High-amplitude theta wave bursts during REM sleep and cataplexy in hypocretin-deficient narcoleptic mice. 2012

Stefano Bastianini, and Alessandro Silvani, and Chiara Berteotti, and Viviana Lo Martire, and Giovanna Zoccoli
Department of Human and General Physiology, Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Neurons that release hypocretin (HCRT; orexin) peptides control wake-sleep states and autonomic functions, and are lost in patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy. Bursts of high-amplitude electroencephalographic (EEG) activity have been reported during behavioural arrests and rapid eye movement sleep (REMS) episodes at sleep onset in HCRT-deficient narcoleptic mice. Quantitative information on these EEG phenomena is lacking. We aimed to quantify EEG frequency, occurrence rate, daily rhythm and cardiovascular correlates of high-amplitude EEG bursts during REMS and cataplexy. Twenty HCRT-deficient mice and 15 congenic wild-type controls were instrumented with electrodes for sleep recordings and a telemetric blood pressure transducer. Short (1-2 s) high-amplitude bursts of pointed theta waves (7 Hz) occurred during either REMS or cataplexy in 80% of HCRT-deficient mice without any significant accompanying modification in systolic blood pressure or heart period. Theta bursts were significantly more likely to occur during the dark period and in the last third of REMS episodes. Similar EEG events were detected in a significantly lower fraction (27%) of wild-type mice and with a significantly lower occurrence rate (0.8 versus 5 per hour of REMS). These data demonstrate that occurrence of high-amplitude theta bursts is facilitated during REMS and cataplexy in narcoleptic mice. Analysis of EEG frequency and daily and intra-episode patterns of event occurrence do not support interpretation of theta bursts as temporally displaced pre-REMS spindles. Facilitation of high-amplitude theta bursts may thus represent a novel neurophysiological abnormality associated with chronic HCRT deficiency.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009290 Narcolepsy A condition characterized by recurrent episodes of daytime somnolence and lapses in consciousness (microsomnias) that may be associated with automatic behaviors and AMNESIA. CATAPLEXY; SLEEP PARALYSIS, and hypnagogic HALLUCINATIONS frequently accompany narcolepsy. The pathophysiology of this disorder includes sleep-onset rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which normally follows stage III or IV sleep. (From Neurology 1998 Feb;50(2 Suppl 1):S2-S7) Gelineau Syndrome,Narcolepsy-Cataplexy Syndrome,Paroxysmal Sleep,Gelineau's Syndrome,Narcoleptic Syndrome,Gelineau's Syndromes,Gelineaus Syndrome,Narcolepsy Cataplexy Syndrome,Narcolepsy-Cataplexy Syndromes,Narcoleptic Syndromes,Sleep, Paroxysmal,Syndrome, Gelineau,Syndrome, Gelineau's,Syndrome, Narcolepsy-Cataplexy,Syndrome, Narcoleptic,Syndromes, Gelineau's,Syndromes, Narcolepsy-Cataplexy,Syndromes, Narcoleptic
D009479 Neuropeptides Peptides released by NEURONS as intercellular messengers. Many neuropeptides are also hormones released by non-neuronal cells. Neuropeptide
D002385 Cataplexy A condition characterized by transient weakness or paralysis of somatic musculature triggered by an emotional stimulus or physical exertion. Cataplexy is frequently associated with NARCOLEPSY. During a cataplectic attack, there is a marked reduction in muscle tone similar to the normal physiologic hypotonia that accompanies rapid eye movement sleep (SLEEP, REM). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p396) Henneberg Syndrome,Status Cataplexicus,Tonelessness Syndrome,Cataleptic Attacks,Attack, Cataleptic,Attacks, Cataleptic,Cataleptic Attack,Syndrome, Henneberg,Syndrome, Tonelessness,Syndromes, Tonelessness,Tonelessness Syndromes
D004569 Electroencephalography Recording of electric currents developed in the brain by means of electrodes applied to the scalp, to the surface of the brain, or placed within the substance of the brain. EEG,Electroencephalogram,Electroencephalograms
D000068797 Orexins Neuropeptide hormones that play a role in regulating a variety of behavioral and physiological processes in response to motivational stimuli. Hypocretin,Orexin,Hypocretin-1,Hypocretin-2,Hypocretins,Orexin-A,Orexin-B,Hypocretin 1,Hypocretin 2,Orexin A,Orexin B
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012895 Sleep, REM A stage of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eye and low voltage fast pattern EEG. It is usually associated with dreaming. Fast-Wave Sleep,Paradoxical Sleep,Rapid Eye Movements,Rhombencephalic Sleep,Sleep, Fast-Wave,REM Sleep,Eye Movement, Rapid,Eye Movements, Rapid,Fast Wave Sleep,Movement, Rapid Eye,Movements, Rapid Eye,Rapid Eye Movement,Sleep, Fast Wave,Sleep, Paradoxical,Sleep, Rhombencephalic
D013826 Theta Rhythm Brain waves characterized by a frequency of 4-7 Hz, usually observed in the temporal lobes when the individual is awake, but relaxed and sleepy. Rhythm, Theta,Rhythms, Theta,Theta Rhythms
D047908 Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins Proteins and peptides that are involved in SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION within the cell. Included here are peptides and proteins that regulate the activity of TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS and cellular processes in response to signals from CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS. Intracellular signaling peptide and proteins may be part of an enzymatic signaling cascade or act through binding to and modifying the action of other signaling factors. Intracellular Signaling Peptides,Intracellular Signaling Proteins,Peptides, Intracellular Signaling,Proteins, Intracellular Signaling,Signaling Peptides, Intracellular,Signaling Proteins, Intracellular

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