Sirtuin 1 activator SRT2104 protects Huntington's disease mice

Mali Jiang, Jennifer Zheng, Qi Peng, Zhipeng Hou, Jiangyang Zhang, Susumu Mori, James L. Ellis, George P. Vlasuk, Harvey Fries, Vipin Suri, Wenzhen Duan

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Abstract

Sirtuin 1 is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide-dependent protein deacetylase which regulates longevity and improves metabolism. Activation of Sirtuin 1 confers beneficial effects in models of neurodegenerative diseases. We and others have provided convincing evidence that overexpression of Sirtuin 1 plays a neuroprotective role in mouse models of Huntington's disease. In this study, we report that SRT2104, a small molecule Sirtuin 1 activator, penetrated the blood–brain barrier, attenuated brain atrophy, improved motor function, and extended survival in a mouse model of Huntington's disease. These findings imply a novel therapeutic strategy for Huntington's disease by targeting Sirtuin 1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1047-1052
Number of pages6
JournalAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
Volume1
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • Clinical Neurology

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