Abstract
This study was aimed at examining propofol- (a known anesthetic) induced emotion-related behavioral disorders in mice, and exploring the possible molecular mechanisms. A total of 60 mice were divided into two groups: control and propofol group. Mice were injected with propofol (150 mg/kg, ip) at 8:00 a.m. (once a day, lasting for 30 days). During the 30 days, loss of righting reflex (LORR) and return of righting reflex (RORR) of mice were recorded every day. At the 1st (T1) and 30th (T2) day of drug discontinuance (T2), 15 mice of each group were selected to perform the open field test; then the mice underwent perfusion fixation, and the midbrain and corpus striatum were separated for immunofluorescence assay with anti-tyrosine hydroxylase (Th) and anti- dopamine transporter (DAT) antibodies. Results showed that after propofol injection, LORR and RORR increased and decreased, respectively. Long-term use of propofol resulted in decreased activities of mice (activity trajectory, line crossing, rearing time, scratching times and defecating frequency). Immunofluorescence assay showed long-term use of propofol induced decrease of Th and DAT. Collectively, our present work suggested long-term abuse of propofol induces neuropsychiatric function impairments, and the possible mechanisms are related to dopamine dyssynthesis via down-regulating tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine transporter.
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