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Neurobiology of Aggression and Violence: Systems, Intervention, and Impact
Neal G. Simon, Ph. D.Professor
Dept. of Biological SciencesLehigh University
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Lecture Outline
1. Overview
2. Regulatory Systemsa. hormonesb. neurotransmittersc. interactions
3. Intervention and Imaging
4. Aggression as a Model for Disease
a. stress-related affective illness
5. Summary and Conclusions
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Economic Burden
Violent Offenses $70 billion
Stress-Related Affective Illness $150 billion
Dementias $135 billion
TOTAL $355 billion
Biological Sciences
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GENES
MOLECULES
CELLS
CIRCUITS
BEHAVIOR, LIFE EVENTS, & ENVIRONMENT
ADAPTATION
SIGNALS & TRANSDUCERS
Aggression and Violence: A Systems Perspective
Biological Sciences
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Witkin et al (1976). Criminality in XYY and XXY men. Science
Brunner et al. (1993) Abnormal behavior associated with a point mutation in the structural gene for
monoamine oxidase A. Science
Saudou et al. (1994). Enhanced aggressive behavior in mice lacking 5-HT1B receptor. Science
Nelson et al. (1995). Behavioural abnormalities in male mice lacking neuronal nitric
oxide synthase. Nature
Ogawa et al (1997). Behavioral effects of estrogen receptor gene disruption in male mice. PNAS
Merriman, Cameron (2007). Risk-taking: behind the warrior gene story. NZ Medical Journal
Genetics: One Gene Models
Complex Social Behaviors Integrate Multiple Gene Pathways: Neurogenomics
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Definitions
Conspecific Aggression
• Part of reproduction
• Establishment of dominance status
• Access to Resources
Violence/Inappropriate Aggression
• Intent to harm and cause injury
• Assault, murder
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Female Inhibition
Male Facilitation
T and Metabolites
DHEA
Neurobiological Regulatory Systems: Sex Differences
Biological Sciences
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Target Signaling Systems
5-HT AVP
GABA DHEA
CH3
CH3
O
O
OH
OH
TESTOSTERONE
ESTRADIOL
MALE
FEMALE
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INHIBIT ENHANCE ENHANCE ENHANCE
PREG S
AndrogenReceptor GABA
TargetSystem
Testosterone Steroid Dehydroepiandrosterone(T) (DHEA)
E2 DHT T AE DHEA
FACILITATION INHIBITIONEffect onAggression
Active
Metabolites
Male Female
Serotonin Vasopressin
GABA AReceptor
AndrogenRegulated
Transcription
Site of
Action5HT1A, 5HT1B V1A, V1B
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Hormonal Hypotheses
• Causal: invariant and it’s all about testosterone
• Facilitative: a probabilistic model
• Neuromodulator: integrates endocrine, peptidergic, & neurochemical systems
Biological Sciences
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MALES
Hormones
• testosterone
• estradiol
Neurotransmitters
• serotonin
• vasopressin
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Genomic Effects of Testosterone
ARE ERE
RNA pol II
Enhancer Promoter
mRNA
cofactors
DNA
GTFs
INTERACTINGAR AR
Metabolism and Steroid Receptors Determine Effects in Target Neurons
T
aromataseER
5α reductase
AR
AR
E2
T
DHT
ARARER
Steroid Receptor Complexes
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Neuroendocrine Regulatory Systems for Intermale Aggression
Androgen Estrogen Combined or Direct
Sensitive Sensitive Synergistic T
Male + + + + + + + ++ + high sensitivity + moderate sensitivity - insensitive
Biological Sciences
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Neurotransmitters
5HT AVP
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Serotonin System: Human Brain
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Serotonin and Aggression
Inhibitory
Pharmacology: 5HT1a and 5HT1b receptor
Genetics: Knockout Mouse
Human Impulsivity and Hostility
THERE IS AN INVERSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEROTONIN FUNCTION AND AGGRESSION
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Serotonin 1a Receptor
cnsforum.com
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Signal Integration: Testosterone and Serotonin
Neuroendocrine Neurochemical
?
Serotonin (5-HT)
5-HT1A/1B 5-HT Transporter
Testosterone
Androgenic Estrogenic
Biological Sciences
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Vasopressin: A Facilitator of Aggression
Established link to aggression
Testosterone Dependent
Interface with serotonin system
Biological Sciences
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Sexual Dimorphism in Vasopressin Fibers in Rat Lateral Septum
Female Male
De Vries and Simerly, 2002
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Vasopressin: Biological Diversity
Invertebrate & VertebratePhysiology
fluid regulation
carbohydrate metabolism
thermoregulation
reproductive function
Vertebrate Behavior
communication
sexual behavior
paternal/maternal care
pair bonding
social memory
aggression
stress-related disorders
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Patients with Violent Personalities Have Blunted Serotonin Activity and Elevated CSF Vasopressin
Coccaro et al., 1998
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Imaging and Intervention
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fMRI: Imaging Social Arousal and Aggression
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Activated Pathway After Oral SRX251
Social Stress/Arousal in Response to an Intruder Male
Vasopressin 1a Antagonism Blocks Aggression
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Mat
e &
Intr
uder
SRX2
51 T
reat
men
t
Amygdala Cortex Hippocampus Thalamus
Vasopressin 1a Antagonism Blocks Aggression
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Summary
Testosterone and its metabolites maintain AVP fibers and
V1a receptor integrity
Vasopressin receptor antagonists may represent a novel
intervention strategy for inappropriate aggression and
stress-related indications
Biological Sciences
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Aggression as a Model for Stress-related Affective Illness
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Social Subjugation/Chronic Defeat: Physiological Effects & Consequences
Cortisol dysregulation
Conditioned defeat
Testosterone suppression
AVP suppression
5HT hyperactivity
Biogenic amine changes
Biological Sciences
Depression
Anxiety
Heart Disease
Immune Compromise
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Vasopressin is Linked to Stress-related DisordersR. Landgraf (2006). Involvement of the vasopressin system in stress-related disorders. CNS
& Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets 5, 167-179
Synthesis, content, and release of AVP in PVN in HAB and LAB rats under basal and stress conditions
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Meynen et al (2006)
AVP mRNA in Supraoptic and Paraventricular Nuclei from Depressed and Control Individuals
Signal on film in SON and PVNAVP mRNA in PVN and SON in depressed (n=9) and control patients (n=8)
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Statistically-analyzed PET scan data superimposed on structural MRI scan (front of brain is at right) shows areas in the anterior and posterior cingulate where panic disorder patients had nearly one third fewer serotonin 5-HT1A receptors compared to healthy control subjects. The lighter the color, the greater the difference between patients and controls.
PET scan shows distribution of serotonin 5-HT1A receptors (front of brain is at top), which were reduced by about a third in the raphe (Ra) in panic disorder patients.
Panic Disorder and 5HT1a Receptor
Neumeister et al (2004) J Neurosci
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Summary: Animal Models and Human
Psychopathology
Chronic subjugation disrupts conspecific aggresssion
Physiological changes in hormonal and neurochemicalfunction mimic stress-related disorders
Balance between AVP/5-HT is critical
Biological Sciences
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INHIBIT ENHANCE ENHANCE ENHANCE
PREG S
AndrogenReceptor GABA
TargetSystem
Testosterone Steroid Dehydroepiandrosterone(T) (DHEA)
E2 DHT T AE DHEA
FACILITATION INHIBITIONEffect onAggression
Active
Metabolites
Male Female
Serotonin Vasopressin
GABA AReceptor
AndrogenRegulated
Transcription
Site of
Action5HT1A, 5HT1B V1A, V1B