Antipsychotic drugs (APDs) are the primary pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia, a complex disorder characterized by altered neuronal connectivity. Atypical or second-generation antipsychotics, such as Risperidone (RSP) and Clozapine (CZP) predominantly block dopaminergic D2 and serotonin receptor 2A (5-HT2A) neurotransmission. Both compounds also exhibit affinity for the 5-HT7R, with RSP acting as an antagonist and CZP as an inverse agonist. Our study aimed to determine whether RSP and CZP can influence neuronal morphology through a 5-HT7R-mediated mechanism. Here, we demonstrated that CZP promotes neurite outgrowth of early postnatal cortical neurons, and the 5-HT7R mediates its effect. Conversely, RSP leads to a reduction of neurite length of early postnatal cortical neurons, in a 5-HT7R-independent way. Furthermore, we found that the effects of CZP, mediated by 5-HT7R activation, require the participation of ERK and Cdk5 kinase pathways. At the same time, the modulation of neurite length by RSP does not involve these pathways. In conclusion, our findings provide valuable insights into the morphological changes induced by these two APDs in neurons and elucidate some of the associated molecular pathways. Investigating the 5-HT7R-dependent signaling pathways underlying the neuronal morphogenic effects of APDs may contribute to the identification of novel targets for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Modulation of neuronal morphology by antipsychotic drug: Involvement of serotonin receptor 7 / Speranza, Luisa; Molinari, Marta; Volpicelli, Floriana; Lacivita, Enza; Leopoldo, Marcello; Pulcrano, Salvatore; Carlo Bellenchi, Gian; Perrone Capano, Carla; Crispino, Marianna. - In: BRAIN RESEARCH. - ISSN 0006-8993. - 1830:(2024). [10.1016/j.brainres.2024.148815]

Modulation of neuronal morphology by antipsychotic drug: Involvement of serotonin receptor 7

Speranza, Luisa
Co-primo
;
Volpicelli, Floriana
;
Perrone Capano, Carla
Co-ultimo
;
Crispino, Marianna
Co-ultimo
2024

Abstract

Antipsychotic drugs (APDs) are the primary pharmacological treatment for schizophrenia, a complex disorder characterized by altered neuronal connectivity. Atypical or second-generation antipsychotics, such as Risperidone (RSP) and Clozapine (CZP) predominantly block dopaminergic D2 and serotonin receptor 2A (5-HT2A) neurotransmission. Both compounds also exhibit affinity for the 5-HT7R, with RSP acting as an antagonist and CZP as an inverse agonist. Our study aimed to determine whether RSP and CZP can influence neuronal morphology through a 5-HT7R-mediated mechanism. Here, we demonstrated that CZP promotes neurite outgrowth of early postnatal cortical neurons, and the 5-HT7R mediates its effect. Conversely, RSP leads to a reduction of neurite length of early postnatal cortical neurons, in a 5-HT7R-independent way. Furthermore, we found that the effects of CZP, mediated by 5-HT7R activation, require the participation of ERK and Cdk5 kinase pathways. At the same time, the modulation of neurite length by RSP does not involve these pathways. In conclusion, our findings provide valuable insights into the morphological changes induced by these two APDs in neurons and elucidate some of the associated molecular pathways. Investigating the 5-HT7R-dependent signaling pathways underlying the neuronal morphogenic effects of APDs may contribute to the identification of novel targets for the treatment of schizophrenia.
2024
Modulation of neuronal morphology by antipsychotic drug: Involvement of serotonin receptor 7 / Speranza, Luisa; Molinari, Marta; Volpicelli, Floriana; Lacivita, Enza; Leopoldo, Marcello; Pulcrano, Salvatore; Carlo Bellenchi, Gian; Perrone Capano, Carla; Crispino, Marianna. - In: BRAIN RESEARCH. - ISSN 0006-8993. - 1830:(2024). [10.1016/j.brainres.2024.148815]
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