Abstract
Peroxynitrite formation and the subsequent activation of the nuclear enzyme, poly (adenosine diphosphate [ADP]-ribose) synthetase (PARS), has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we demonstrate that nitrotyrosine, an indicator of peroxynitrite generation, and poly (ADP) ribose, a marker of PARS activation, were selectively localized within tissues from spinal cord-injured rats. Our data implicate a role for peroxynitrite production and PARS activation in the development of spinal cord trauma.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 120-124 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Annals of Neurology |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology