Brain and Behavior,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(10)
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Perioperative
neurocognitive
disorder
(PND)
is
the
main
cause
of
poor
postoperative
recovery
in
elderly
patients
with
age-related
reductions
androgen
levels.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
have
not
been
completely
elucidated.A
mouse
model
PND
was
constructed
using
abdominal
surgery.
Dihydrotestosterone
(DHT),
as
primary
androgen,
can
improve
cognitive
function
mice
PNDs
by
reducing
REDOX
damage.
To
clarify
role
circular
RNA
(circRNA)
DHT
improving
PND,
circRNA
sequencing
performed
to
analyze
expression
hippocampus
mice.We
confirmed
that
mmu_circ_0001442
responsive
stimulation
PND.
The
mmu_circ_0001442/miR-125a-3p/NUFIP2
axis
predicted
and
according
analysis
databases,
including
pita,
miRanda,
TargetScan,
miRDB,
micro-CDS,
PolymiRTS,
TarBase
v.8.
Subsequently,
verified
qPCR
double-luciferase
reporter
gene
assays.
In
vitro,
we
found
rarely
had
an
effect
on
growth
BV2
cells
CCK-8
assay,
but
it
attenuated
cytotoxic
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
cells.
addition,
LPS
promoted
release
proinflammatory
cytokines,
IL-6
TNF-α,
cells,
whereas
knockdown
NUFIP2
partially
abrogated
this
effect.Taken
together,
inhibited
damage
neuroinflammation
alleviate
disorders
via
activation
axis.
This
study
provides
a
novel
rationale
for
developing
potential
therapeutic
agent
prevention.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 177 - 177
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Resveratrol
is
a
natural
phenolic
compound
with
known
benefits
against
neurodegeneration.
We
analyzed
in
vitro
the
protective
mechanisms
of
resveratrol
proinflammatory
monomeric
C-reactive
protein
(mCRP).
mCRP
increases
risk
AD
after
stroke
and
we
previously
demonstrated
that
intracerebral
induces
AD-like
dementia
mice.
Here,
used
BV2
microglia
treated
for
24
h
presence
or
absence
resveratrol.
Cells
conditioned
media
were
collected
analysis.
Lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
has
also
been
implicated
progression
so
LPS
was
as
resveratrol-sensitive
reference
agent.
at
concentration
50
µg/mL
activated
nitric
oxide
pathway
NLRP3
inflammasome
pathway.
Furthermore,
induced
cyclooxygenase-2
release
cytokines.
effectively
inhibited
these
changes
increased
expression
antioxidant
enzyme
genes
Cat
Sod2.
As
central
defense,
hub
Sirt1
Nfe2l2
nuclear
translocation
signal
transducer
NF-ĸB.
Proinflammatory
by
primary
mixed
glial
cultures
protected
This
work
provides
mechanistic
insight
into
preventing
agents.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
a
neurodevelopmental
based
on
synaptic
abnormalities.
The
estimated
prevalence
rate
of
male
individuals
diagnosed
with
ASD
prevails
over
females
in
proportion
4:1.
Consequently,
males
remain
the
main
focus
studies
clinical
and
experimental
settings.
Meanwhile,
some
point
to
an
underestimation
this
females.
In
work,
we
studied
sex
differences
behavioral
phenotypes
mouse
models.
Juvenile
female
Shank3
Δ4–22
Cntnap2
−/−
mutant
mice
their
WT
littermates
were
used
experiments.
animals
subjected
Three-Chamber
Sociability
Test,
then
euthanized,
whole
cortex
was
for
evaluation
phenotype.
Protein
levels
glutamatergic
(NR1)
GABAergic
(GAD1
VGAT)
neuronal
markers
measured.
level
synaptophysin
(Syp)
also
Dendritic
spine
density
somatosensory
neurons
analyzed
by
Golgi
staining
methods.
Spine
Density
GAD1,
NR1,
VGAT,
Syp
significantly
reduced
compared
control
group
irrespective
sex,
indicating
impaired
development
mice.
These
results
consistent
lack
three-chamber
sociability
test
between
conclusion,
both
mutations
undergo
similar
aberrations
as
counterparts
need
be
along
animals.
Finally,
work
urges
psychiatry
scientific
community
use
sexes
investigations.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(32), P. 9906 - 9915
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Rectifying
the
aberrant
microenvironment
of
a
disease
through
maintenance
redox
homeostasis
has
emerged
as
promising
perspective
with
significant
therapeutic
potential
for
Alzheimer's
(AD).
Herein,
we
design
and
construct
novel
nanozyme-boosted
MOF-CRISPR
platform
(CMOPKP),
which
can
maintain
rescue
impaired
AD.
By
modifying
targeted
peptides
KLVFFAED,
CMOPKP
traverse
blood–brain
barrier
deliver
CRISPR
activation
system
precise
Nrf2
signaling
pathway
downstream
proteins
in
regions
characterized
by
oxidative
stress,
thereby
reinstating
neuronal
antioxidant
capacity
preserving
homeostasis.
Furthermore,
cerium
dioxide
possessing
catalase
enzyme-like
activity
synergistically
alleviate
stress.
Further
vivo
studies
demonstrate
that
effectively
cognitive
impairment
3xTg-AD
mouse
models.
Therefore,
our
presents
an
effective
way
regulating
AD,
shows
promise
strategy
mitigating
stress
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Normal
brain
functioning
relies
on
high
aerobic
energy
production
provided
by
mitochondria.
Failure
to
supply
a
sufficient
amount
of
energy,
seen
in
different
disorders,
including
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
may
have
significant
negative
impact
development
and
support
functions.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction,
manifested
the
abnormal
activities
electron
transport
chain
impaired
metabolism,
greatly
contributes
ASD.
The
aberrant
this
organelle
is
such
importance
that
ASD
has
been
proposed
as
mitochondrial
disease.
It
should
be
noted
not
only
function
In
particular,
these
organelles
are
involved
regulation
Ca
2+
homeostasis,
mechanisms
programmed
cell
death,
autophagy,
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species
(ROS
RNS)
production.
Several
syndromes
originated
from
mitochondria-related
mutations
display
phenotype.
Abnormalities
handling
ATP
mitochondria
affect
synaptic
transmission,
plasticity,
development,
contributing
ROS
regulate
activity
permeability
transition
pore
(mPTP).
prolonged
opening
affects
redox
state
mitochondria,
impairs
oxidative
phosphorylation,
activates
apoptosis,
ultimately
leading
death.
A
dysregulation
between
enhanced
processes
apoptosis
inhibited
autophagy
leads
accumulation
toxic
products
brains
individuals
with
Although
many
still
investigated,
whether
they
cause
or
consequence
unknown,
accumulating
data
show
breakdown
any
functions
contribute
review,
we
discuss
multifaceted
role
various
aspects
neuroscience.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 21984 - 21992
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
The
expression
of
β-amyloid
peptides
(Aβ),
a
pathological
indicator
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
was
reported
to
be
inapparent
in
the
early
stage
AD.
While
peroxynitrite
(ONOO–)
is
produced
excessively
and
emerges
earlier
than
Aβ
plaques
progression
AD,
it
thus
significant
sensitively
detect
ONOO–
for
diagnosis
AD
its
research.
Herein,
we
unveiled
an
integrated
sensor
monitoring
ONOO–,
which
consisted
commercially
available
field-effect
transistor
(FET)
high-performance
multi-engineered
graphene
extended-gate
(EG)
electrode.
In
configuration
presented
EG
electrode,
laser-induced
(LIG)
intercalated
with
MnO2
nanoparticles
(MnO2/LIG)
can
improve
electrical
properties
LIG
sensitivity
sensor,
oxide
(GO)-MnO2/Hemin
nanozyme
isomerase
activity
selectively
trigger
isomerization
NO3–.
With
this
synergistic
effect,
our
EG-FET
respond
high
selectivity.
Moreover,
taking
advantage
modularly
assembled
portable
sensing
platform
wireless
tracking
levels
brain
tissue
transgenic
mice
at
stages
before
massive
appeared,
systematically
explored
complex
role
occurrence
development