Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish

Fluoxetine (FLX), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), increases the serotonin levels in the brain to treat depression. Antidepressants have been demonstrated to modulate circadian rhythm, but the underlying mechanisms by which antidepressants regulate circadian rhythm require more resea...

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Main Authors: Mei-li Wei, Shi-min He, An-qi Chen, Zi-xuan Fan, Wei Liu, Ling Zhang, Shi-jie Lv, Cheng-zeng Qiu, Hui-ru Liu, Mu-xian Hao, Zong-jun Yin, Da-long Ren
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Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332222006576
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author Mei-li Wei
Shi-min He
An-qi Chen
Zi-xuan Fan
Wei Liu
Ling Zhang
Shi-jie Lv
Cheng-zeng Qiu
Hui-ru Liu
Mu-xian Hao
Zong-jun Yin
Da-long Ren
author_facet Mei-li Wei
Shi-min He
An-qi Chen
Zi-xuan Fan
Wei Liu
Ling Zhang
Shi-jie Lv
Cheng-zeng Qiu
Hui-ru Liu
Mu-xian Hao
Zong-jun Yin
Da-long Ren
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description Fluoxetine (FLX), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), increases the serotonin levels in the brain to treat depression. Antidepressants have been demonstrated to modulate circadian rhythm, but the underlying mechanisms by which antidepressants regulate circadian rhythm require more research. This study aimed to investigate the role of FLX on circadian rhythm by analyzing the movement behavior and internal circadian oscillations in zebrafish. The results showed that the expression of clock genes clock1a and bmal1b was significantly down-regulated, and the amplitude reduction and phase shift were observed after FLX treatment. Furthermore, FLX exposure inhibited the expression of aanat2, which led to a decrease in nocturnal melatonin secretion. aanat2-/- larvae showed disrupted circadian rhythm. These findings may help reveal the effect of FLX exposure on the circadian rhythm and locomotor activity. It may provide theoretical data for the clinical application of FLX.
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spelling doaj.art-e4da90577aa34a3eada52cc0c79b0dad2022-12-22T02:36:12ZengElsevierBiomedicine & Pharmacotherapy0753-33222022-09-01153113268Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafishMei-li Wei0Shi-min He1An-qi Chen2Zi-xuan Fan3Wei Liu4Ling Zhang5Shi-jie Lv6Cheng-zeng Qiu7Hui-ru Liu8Mu-xian Hao9Zong-jun Yin10Da-long Ren11Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; School of Life Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Immunology in Chronic Diseases, Anhui Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui Province 233030, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaAnhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; Corresponding authors.Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China; Corresponding authors.Fluoxetine (FLX), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), increases the serotonin levels in the brain to treat depression. Antidepressants have been demonstrated to modulate circadian rhythm, but the underlying mechanisms by which antidepressants regulate circadian rhythm require more research. This study aimed to investigate the role of FLX on circadian rhythm by analyzing the movement behavior and internal circadian oscillations in zebrafish. The results showed that the expression of clock genes clock1a and bmal1b was significantly down-regulated, and the amplitude reduction and phase shift were observed after FLX treatment. Furthermore, FLX exposure inhibited the expression of aanat2, which led to a decrease in nocturnal melatonin secretion. aanat2-/- larvae showed disrupted circadian rhythm. These findings may help reveal the effect of FLX exposure on the circadian rhythm and locomotor activity. It may provide theoretical data for the clinical application of FLX.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332222006576FluoxetineCircadian rhythmsMelatoninBehaviorZebrafish
spellingShingle Mei-li Wei
Shi-min He
An-qi Chen
Zi-xuan Fan
Wei Liu
Ling Zhang
Shi-jie Lv
Cheng-zeng Qiu
Hui-ru Liu
Mu-xian Hao
Zong-jun Yin
Da-long Ren
Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Fluoxetine
Circadian rhythms
Melatonin
Behavior
Zebrafish
title Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
title_full Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
title_fullStr Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
title_full_unstemmed Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
title_short Fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
title_sort fluoxetine modifies circadian rhythm by reducing melatonin content in zebrafish
topic Fluoxetine
Circadian rhythms
Melatonin
Behavior
Zebrafish
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332222006576
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