PLoS Computational Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. e1008659 - e1008659
Published: March 24, 2021
Slow-timescale
(tonic)
changes
in
dopamine
(DA)
contribute
to
a
wide
variety
of
processes
reinforcement
learning,
interval
timing,
and
other
domains.
Furthermore,
tonic
DA
exert
distinct
effects
depending
on
when
they
occur
(e.g.,
during
learning
vs.
performance)
what
task
the
subject
is
performing
operant
classical
conditioning).
Two
influential
theories
DA—the
average
reward
theory
Bayesian
which
controls
precision—have
each
been
successful
at
explaining
subset
empirical
findings.
But
how
same
signal
performs
two
seemingly
functions
without
creating
crosstalk
not
well
understood.
Here
we
reconcile
under
unifying
framework
‘rational
inattention,’
(1)
conceptually
links
precision,
(2)
outlines
manipulations
affect
this
relationship,
so
doing,
(3)
captures
new
phenomena.
In
brief,
rational
inattention
asserts
that
agents
can
increase
their
precision
(and
thus
improve
by
paying
cognitive
cost.
Crucially,
whether
cost
worth
depends
availability,
reported
DA.
The
monotonic
relationship
between
means
contains
information
necessary
retrieve
precision.
When
needed
after
performed,
as
presumed
inference,
acute
will
bias
behavior
predictable
ways.
We
show
reconciles
remarkably
large
collection
experimental
predicts
from
positive
negative
feedback
should
be
enhanced
high
low
states,
respectively,
tip
exploration-exploitation
balance
toward
exploitation.
speed
internal
clock
decrease
extent
interference
temporal
stimuli
reproduction
(the
central
tendency
effect).
Finally,
makes
predictions
these
critically
dependent
controllability
rewards,
post-reward
delays
intertemporal
choice
tasks
underestimated,
clock—thus
capturing
findings
are
unexplained
either
alone.
Our
results
suggest
common
computational
repertoire
may
underlie
heterogeneous
roles
Gels,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 301 - 301
Published: May 15, 2022
Due
to
their
good
absorption,
satisfactory
biocompatibility,
and
high
safety,
hydrogels
have
been
widely
used
in
the
field
of
biomedicine,
including
for
drug
delivery
tissue
regeneration.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
characteristics
crosslinking
methods
natural
synthetic
hydrogels.
Then,
highlight
design
principle
intelligent
(i.e.,
responsive
hydrogels)
release.
Moreover,
application
release
engineering,
limitations
research
directions
hydrogel
engineering
are
also
considered.
We
hope
that
review
can
provide
a
reference
follow-up
studies
related
fields.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 7, 2019
GABAA
receptors
(GABAAR)
are
the
major
players
in
fast
inhibitory
neurotransmission
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Regulation
of
GABAAR
trafficking
and
control
their
surface
expression
play
important
roles
modulation
strength
synaptic
inhibition.
Different
pieces
evidence
show
that
alterations
distribution
dysregulation
turnover
impair
activity
synapses.
A
diminished
efficacy
affects
excitatory/inhibitory
balance
is
a
common
feature
various
disorders
CNS
characterized
by
an
increased
excitability
neuronal
networks.
The
pool
mainly
controlled
through
regulation
internalization,
recycling
lateral
diffusion
receptors.
Under
physiological
condition
these
mechanisms
finely
coordinated
to
define
GABAergic
In
this
review
article,
we
focus
on
alteration
with
impact
function
synapses
CNS.
particular
discuss
how
similar
molecular
affecting
consequently
may
be
associated
wide
diversity
pathologies
CNS,
from
psychiatric
acute
leading
death.
better
understanding
cellular
contribute
impairment
disorders,
distribution,
lead
identification
new
pharmacological
targets
development
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 38 - 38
Published: July 9, 2022
Obesity
is
associated
with
several
diseases,
including
mental
health.
Adipose
tissue
distributed
around
the
internal
organs,
acting
in
regulation
of
metabolism
by
storing
and
releasing
fatty
acids
adipokine
tissues.
Excessive
nutritional
intake
results
hypertrophy
proliferation
adipocytes,
leading
to
local
hypoxia
adipose
changes
these
releases.
This
leads
recruitment
immune
cells
release
pro-inflammatory
cytokines.
The
presence
high
levels
free
inflammatory
molecules
interfere
intracellular
insulin
signaling,
which
can
generate
a
neuroinflammatory
process.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
up-to-date
discussion
how
excessive
obesity
lead
possible
cognitive
dysfunction.
We
also
address
idea
that
obesity-associated
systemic
inflammation
neuroinflammation
brain,
particularly
hypothalamus
hippocampus,
partially
responsible
for
negative
outcomes.
addition,
discuss
some
clinical
models
animal
studies
clarify
mechanism
action
anti-obesity
drugs
central
nervous
system.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Sept. 12, 2022
Epigallocatechin
3-gallate
(EGCG),
an
abundant
polyphenolic
component
derived
from
green
tea
extract,
possesses
versatile
bioactivities
that
can
combat
many
diseases.
During
the
last
decade,
EGCG
was
shown
to
be
effective
in
experimental
models
of
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
Several
studies
have
suggested
it
has
pleiotropic
neuroprotective
effects,
which
enhanced
appeal
as
a
therapeutic
strategy
PD.
In
this
review,
we
compiled
recent
updates
and
knowledge
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
effects
We
focused
on
apoptosis,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
ferroptosis,
modulation
dopamine
production,
aggregation
α-synuclein.
The
review
highlights
pharmacological
features
its
implications
Taken
together,
accumulated
data
indicate
is
promising
compound
for
treatment
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(33)
Published: June 21, 2023
Optical
fibers
can
be
effective
biosensors
when
employed
in
early-stage
diagnostic
point-of-care
devices
as
they
avoid
interference
from
molecules
with
similar
redox
potentials.
Nevertheless,
their
sensitivity
needs
to
improved
for
real-world
applications,
especially
small-molecule
detection.
This
work
demonstrates
an
optical
microfiber
biosensor
dopamine
(DA)
detection
based
on
the
DA-binding-induced
aptamer
conformational
transitions
that
occur
at
plasmonic
coupling
sites
a
double-amplified
nanointerface.
The
sensor
exhibits
ultrahigh
detecting
DA
single-molecule
level;
additionally,
this
provides
approach
overcoming
device
limits,
further
extending
fiber
small
molecule
range
(e.g.,
and
metal
ions).
selective
energy
enhancement
signal
amplification
binding
effectively
nonspecific
of
whole
surface
which
may
lead
false-positive
results.
detect
signals
body-fluids.
It
released
extracellular
levels
monitor
oxidation
process.
An
appropriate
replacement
allows
used
other
target
ions
level.
technology
offers
alternative
opportunities
developing
noninvasive
flexible
techniques
theoretical
research.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 305 - 305
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
Phenolic
compounds
(PhCs)
are
ubiquitously
distributed
phytochemicals
found
in
many
plants,
body
fluids,
food
items,
medicines,
pesticides,
dyes,
etc.
Many
PhCs
priority
pollutants
that
highly
toxic,
teratogenic,
and
carcinogenic.
Some
of
these
present
fluids
affect
metabolism,
while
others
possess
numerous
bioactive
properties
such
as
retaining
antioxidant
antimicrobial
activity
plants
products.
Therefore,
there
is
an
urgency
for
developing
effective,
rapid,
sensitive,
reliable
tool
the
analysis
to
address
their
environmental
health
concern.
In
this
context,
carbonaceous
nanomaterials
have
emerged
a
promising
material
fabrication
electrochemical
biosensors
they
provide
remarkable
characteristics
lightweight,
high
surface:
volume,
excellent
conductivity,
extraordinary
tensile
strength,
biocompatibility.
This
review
outlines
current
status
applications
(CNTs,
graphene,
etc.)
based
enzymatic
detection
PhCs.
Efforts
also
been
made
discuss
mechanism
action
laccase
enzyme
The
limitations,
advanced
emerging
carbon-based
material,
state
artificial
intelligence
detection,
future
scopes
summarized.
Journal of Neural Transmission,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
131(12), P. 1367 - 1387
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Millions
of
individuals
around
the
world
are
afflicted
with
Parkinson's
disease
(PD),
a
prevalent
and
incapacitating
neurodegenerative
disorder.
Dr.
Reichmann,
distinguished
professor
neurologist,
has
made
substantial
advancements
in
domain
PD
research,
encompassing
both
fundamental
scientific
investigations
practical
applications.
His
research
illuminated
etiology
treatment
PD,
as
well
function
energy
metabolism
premotor
symptoms.
As
precursor
to
number
neurotransmitters
neuromodulators
that
implicated
pathophysiology
he
also
investigated
application
tryptophan
(Trp)
derivatives
disease.
principal
findings
insights
summarized
synthesized
this
narrative
review
article,
which
emphasizes
challenges
implications
for
future
research.
This
aims
identify
analyze
key
contributions
Reichmann
field
ultimate
goal
informing
directions
domain.
By
examining
Reichmann's
work,
study
seeks
provide
comprehensive
understanding
his
major
how
they
can
be
applied
advance
diagnosis
PD.
paper
explores
potential
intersection
emerging
avenues,
such
investigation
Trp
its
metabolites,
particularly
kynurenines,
could
lead
new
therapeutic
strategies
managing
disorders
like
Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
84, P. 102833 - 102833
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
L-DOPA-induced
dyskinesia
(LID)
is
the
most
common
form
of
hyperkinetic
movement
disorder
resulting
from
altered
information
processing
in
cortico-basal
ganglia
network.
We
here
review
recent
advances
clarifying
interplay
between
striatal
output
pathways
this
disorder.
also
studies
revealing
structural
and
synaptic
changes
to
microcircuitry
cortico-striatal
activity
dynamics
LID.
furthermore
highlight
progress
made
understanding
involvement
cerebellar
brain
stem
nuclei.
These
developments
illustrate
that
research
continues
provide
key
insights
into
cellular
circuit-level
plasticity
within
network
its
interconnected
regions.