Acetylcholinesterase activity in the cerebrospinal fluid of dogs with seizures

  • Orit Chai
  • , Adi Sommer
  • , Gabriel Zimmerman
  • , Hermona Soreq
  • , Alon Friedman
  • , Tali Bdolah-Abram
  • , Itamar Aroch
  • , Merav H. Shamir

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Abstract

Recent studies in animal models have focused on the role of cholinergic elements, mainly acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the 'readthrough' acetylcholinesterase isoform (AChE-R), in seizures. A prospective double-masked study was conducted to assess the activity of AChE and AChE-R in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of 26 dogs post-seizure, 28 dogs with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and 16 healthy dogs. AChE was also measured in the serum in the post-seizure and IVDD groups. The results showed no significant differences in CSF AChE among the three groups. AChE-R was not detected in any dog and AChE in the serum was similar between groups. This preliminary study provides new information on AChE and AChE-R in the CSF and sera of dogs following naturally-occurring seizures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)292-294
Number of pages3
JournalVeterinary Journal
Volume198
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2013

Keywords

  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Dog
  • Epilepsy
  • Readthrough acetylcholinesterase

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • General Veterinary

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