Title:Investigation of Diagnostic Proteins by 2D Electrophoresis in Major Depression Model Induced by Forced Swim Test in Rats
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Author(s): Tuğçe Duman, Enes Akyüz, Huri Bulut, Abdurrahim Koçyiğit, Ahmet Tülek, Ersin Karataş*İsmet Kırpınar
Affiliation:
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Gebze,Turkey
Keywords:
Depression model, rats, 2D electrophoresis, protein, forcing swim test, major depression.
Abstract:
Background: Aside from its pervasiveness, whereby it affects as much as 20% of the
world's population, depression continues to be one of the most crucial psychiatric problems due to
the loss of power it causes by disrupting daily life functioning, containing economic consequences,
and having a high suicidal tendency. Major depression (MD) is a systemic and multifactorial disorder
involving complex interactions between genetic predisposition and disturbances of various
molecular pathways.
Objectives: In our current study, we aimed to identify the proteins obtained from serum samples
that change during depression with the MD model.
Methods: The MD model was applied through the forced swim test in rats. 14 Winstar Albino
male rats were divided into two equal groups as follows: depression and control groups. Serum
samples were separated by chromatographic methods and then compared with two-dimensional
(2D) electrophoresis.
Results: A total of 9 potential diagnostic protein sequences were identified, which were distinguished
with computer software. During the last phase of the study, the Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/
Ionization – Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) analysis, the previous expression sequences
identified among the groups were determined and classified. By comparing protein expressions, it
was concluded that 9 different points could be used together as a potential biomarker.
Conclusion: Results can help us identify a new diagnostic system that can be used to diagnose
MD.