Background: Connexin 43 (Cx43) plays a crucial role in mediating intracellular communication and facitating the interaction between exosomes and recipient cells. This study investigates whether the activation of cAMP/protein kinase A (PKA) can regulate exosomal Cx43 expression and contribute to the functional recovery following ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury.

Methods: An intraluminal vascular occlusion was performed on Lewis rats to simulate I/R injury. Concurrently, a PKA activator (8-Bromo-cAMP, 5 mg kg) or PKA inhibitor (H 89 2HCl, 20 mg kg) was administered intravenously via the tail vein (n = 10). Exosomes were isolated from cerebrospinal fluid, and the expression of exosomal markers (CD63 and CD81) and Cx43 was analyzed using Western blot. The expression of CD63 and CD81 in astrocytes was measured to assess exosome uptake. Spatial learning and memory capability were evaluated using the Morris water maze test.

Results: 8-Bromo-cAMP significantly increased exosome release in cerebrospinal fluid, accompanied by elevated Cx43 expression. Additionally, 8-Bromo-cAMP enhanced exosome uptake by astrocytes, alleviated blood-brain barrier damage and edema, and improved cognitive function.

Conclsions: PKA activation enhances exosome production, promotes cognitive function recovery, and attenuates cerebral I/R injury by up-regulating exosomal Cx43 expression.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108000DOI Listing

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