MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
Affective
disorder
is
a
prevalent
chronic
mental
illness
characterized
by
episodes
of
mania,
depression,
or
alternating
recurrent
both.
It
associated
with
high
suicide
rate
and
low
diagnosis
rate,
leading
to
severe
functional
impairments.
The
disruption
sleep
rhythm
significant
contributing
factor
in
affective
state
transitions,
but
the
underlying
cellular
neural
circuit
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
In
recent
publication,
Wu
et
al.
developed
an
innovative
mouse
model
automatic
deprivation,
unveiling
that
acute
deprivation
(SD)
leads
abnormal
excitability
distinct
dopaminergic
(DAergic)
subsystems,
thereby
triggering
transition
manic-like
reversal
depression-like
mice.1
Firstly,
established
SD
integrating
elevated
platform
rotating
beam,
effectively
reducing
both
non-rapid
eye
movement
rapid
mice
while
minimizing
stress
compulsive
motion
(Figure
1A).1
They
found
normal
exhibited
heightened
levels
hyperactivity,
aggression,
sexual
behavior
following
12
h
SD.
However,
this
phenomenon
reverted
basal
within
24–48
h,
which
highly
likely
restoration
sleep-wake
warrants
further
verification.
addition,
significantly
ameliorated
behaviors
induced
learned
helplessness
mice.
Interestingly,
antidepressant
effect
was
sustained
for
at
least
72
aligned
clinical
test.2
These
findings
indicate
can
induce
hyperactive
transformation
reverse
DAergic
nervous
system,
as
vital
component
ascending
reticular
plays
crucial
role
essential
physiological
functions
such
regulation,
emotional
modulation,
motor
coordination.3
Moreover,
alterations
function
circuits
contribute
various
disorders
including
depression
mania.4
precise
mechanism
system
implicated
disturbance
be
elucidated.
Using
calcium
fiber
photometry,
observed
remarkable
increase
activity
neurons
ventral
tegmental
area
(VTA)
during
SD.1
Chemogenetic
inhibition
VTA
not
only
reversed
SD-induced
hyperactivity
aggressive
also
reduced
attenuation
depressive
having
no
on
behavior.
suggest
induces
increased
neurons,
Increasing
evidence
indicates
systems
via
downstream
circuits.
To
investigate
transmission
different
brain
regions,
used
dopamine
sensors
monitor
release
nucleus
accumbens
(NAc),
medial
prefrontal
cortex
(mPFC),
hypothalamus
(HA),
dorsal
striatum
(dStr).1
During
SD,
content
NAc,
mPFC,
HA,
change
detected
dStr.
applied
circuit-specific
modulation
evaluate
their
functions.
Selectively
VTA-NAc
increases
locomotion,
selective
VTA-mPFC
effects.
Intriguingly,
VTA-HA
counteracted
elevation
behavior,
whereas
VTA-dStr
did
exert
any
influence
these
aforementioned
behaviors.
demonstrate
are
mediated
subsystems
project
targets.
Furthermore,
except
dopamine,
neuromodulators
histamine
serotonin
play
pivotal
waking-promoting
intricately
involved
regulation
emotion.
Therefore,
investigating
contribution
transitions
equally
imperative.
Alterations
neuroplasticity
mPFC
closely
depression.
previously
demonstrated
ketamine
enhances
hyperplasia
dendritic
spines
pyramidal
receptor
D1
(Drd1)
receptors,
exerting
effects.5
wonder
if
results
effects
through
similar
mechanisms.
By
using
Thy1-EGFP
mice,
they
density
deep
24
immediate
enhancement
probability
glutamate-induced
regeneration
after
Besides,
conditional
knockout
Drd1
alteration
spine
regeneration.
receptor-dependent
neuronal
plasticity
mPFC.
end,
genetically
encoded
photoactivatable
Rac1
(PaRac1)
selectively
eliminate
recently
activated
synapses
activating
PaRac1
required
Overall,
mediates
spines.
inhibiting
neonatal
suggesting
existence
alternative
conclusion,
study
demonstrates
transmissions
contributes
diverse
SD-associated
1B,C).
addition
affecting
states,
impact
other
cognition
memory.
This
explore
Ju
Lan
Heming
Cheng
wrote
manuscript
prepared
figure.
Zhong
Chen
provided
valuable
discussion
modified
manuscript.
All
authors
have
read
approved
final
We
appreciate
Professor
Yi
Wang
his
support
study.
work
supported
National
Natural
Science
Foundation
China
(82204353)
Zhejiang
Provincial
(LY24H310002).
declare
conflict
interest.
Not
applicable.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
study
of
the
multifaceted
interactions
between
neuroscience
and
cancer
is
an
emerging
field
with
significant
implications
for
understanding
tumor
biology
innovation
in
therapeutic
approaches.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
neurological
functions
are
connected
tumorigenesis.
In
particular,
peripheral
central
nervous
systems,
synapse,
neurotransmitters,
neurotrophins
affect
progression
metastasis
through
various
regulatory
approaches
immune
microenvironment.
this
review,
we
summarized
tumorigenesis
metastasis,
which
controlled
by
systems.
We
also
explored
roles
neurotransmitters
progression.
Moreover,
examined
interplay
system
have
identified
drugs
target
treatment.
review
present
work
supporting
agent
targeting
could
potential
to
improve
therapy.
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 21, P. 373 - 381
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
More
and
more
evidence
shows
that
infection
immune
abnormality
are
closely
related
to
the
increased
severity
of
schizophrenia
symptoms.
This
study
aimed
explore
correlation
between
inflammatory
cell
counts,
sleep
quality,
psychiatric
symptoms
in
first-episode
patients.
A
total
103
patients
(patient
group)
admitted
Anhui
Provincial
Mental
Health
Center
from
November
2021
August
2022
were
included
study,
while
57
healthy
individuals
(control
who
met
criteria
recruited
as
subjects.
The
Positive
Negative
Symptom
Scale
(PANSS)
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
(PSQI)
used
evaluate
mental
status
Blood
analysis
results
determine
peripheral
blood
white
cells
(WBC)
lymphocytes
two
groups.
Count
neutrophils,
monocytes,
platelets
(PLT)
neutrophil
lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
monocyte
(MLR),
platelet
(PLR)
calculated.
Differential,
correlation,
regression
performed
on
survey
data
using
SPSS
26.0.
Results
showed
WBC,
NLR,
MLR
higher
case
vs
control
group
(p<0.05).
Correlation
found
monocytes
negatively
correlated
with
time
(rs=-0.205,
p=0.037)
arousal
factor
(rs=-0.204,
p=0.039).
Linear
positively
affected
score
(B=7.196,
t=2.781,
p=0.006)
(B=-0.851,
t=-2.157,
p=0.033).
ROC
revealed
high
sensitivity
specificity
for
SCZ
symptom
prediction.
concluded
elevated
levels
significantly
associated
symptoms,
particularly
affecting
factors,
demonstrated
predictive
validity
Behavioral and Brain Functions,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Sleep
deprivation
significantly
impairs
cognitive
function,
which
disrupts
daily
life.
However,
sex
differences
in
these
impairments
are
not
well
understood,
as
most
preclinical
studies
primarily
use
male
animals,
neglecting
potential
between
sexes.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
sex-specific
function
under
sleep
using
reward-based
operant
conditioning
tasks.
Sprague-Dawley
rats
were
pre-trained
on
a
lever-press
task
and
subsequently
divided
into
control
chronic
restriction
(CSR)
groups.
The
CSR
group
underwent
14
days
of
restriction.
After
modeling,
assessed
the
open
field
test,
retraining
lever-pressing
task,
signal
discrimination
extinction
evaluate
motor
abilities,
memory
formation,
learning,
flexibility.
impaired
performance
both
sexes,
with
requiring
more
time
exhibiting
lower
accuracy.
In
showed
longer
feeding
latency
accuracy
compared
females.
also
specifically
increased
frequency
responses
rats.
enhanced
exploration
females
higher
frequencies
than
males.
Biochemically,
induced
alterations,
including
elevated
serum
MDA
MAO
levels
males
serotonin,
dopamine,
epinephrine
Although
activation
was
observed
metabolites
tryptophan-kynurenine
pathway,
evident
kynurenic
acid
metabolism
prefrontal
cortex.
female
rats,
significant
observed.
Male
exhibited
discrimination,
while
learning
These
accompanied
by
CSR-induced
oxidative
stress,
neurotransmitter
dysregulation,
disturbances
tryptophan
metabolic
pathway.
findings
underscore
importance
considering
understanding
effects
developing
targeted
intervention
strategies.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
292, P. 117994 - 117994
Published: March 1, 2025
Fenvalerate,
a
typical
pyrethroid
pesticide,
is
neurological
toxicant.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effect
of
paternal
exposure
fenvalerate
on
depressive-like
behaviours
in
adolescent
offspring.
Depression-like
behavior
was
determined
by
Sucrose
Preference
Test
(SPT),
Tail
Suspension
(TST)
and
Forced
Swimming
(FST)
The
level
dopamine
reduced
midbrain
fenvalerate-exposed
Tyrosine
hydroxylase
(Th),
rate
limiting
enzyme
for
synthesis,
significantly
offspring
exposed
fenvalerate.
And
Th
decreased
hindbrain
fetuses
Transcriptome
analysis
revealed
growth
factor
receptor-bound
protein
10
(Grb10)
fetal
Grb10
mRNA
were
Interestingly,
vitro
experiments,
si-Grb10.
Conversely,
increased
oe-Grb10.
Mechanistically,
5mC
content
gene
at
one
CpG
fragment
eighteen
sites
sperm
In
summary,
causes
altering
DNA
methylation
sperm.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Sleep
disorder
significantly
disrupts
the
quality
of
life
for
patients.
Although
it
is
clinically
acknowledged,
fundamental
neuropathological
mechanisms
are
still
not
understood.
Recent
preclinical
research
has
been
directed
toward
understanding
underlying
sleep
deprivation
and
sleep/wake
dysregulation.
linked
to
changes
in
structure
function
neural
basis
cognition.
We
reviewed
circuits
related
disorders,
along
with
alterations
connectivity
brain
region
functions,
based
on
advancements
electrophysiology
optogenetic/chemogenetic
techniques.
subsequently
outline
cellular
molecular
modifications
disorders
studies,
primarily
involving
neuronal
metabolism,
electrophysiological
activity,
synaptic
plasticity,
glial
cells.
Correspondingly,
crosstalk
between
peripheral
organs,
we
elucidate
involvement
celiac
disease
hepatic
pathogenesis
disorders.
In
this
review,
mainly
discussed
at
molecular,
cellular,
circuit
levels
that
contribute
disorder.
The
review
also
covered
potential
strategies
treating
future
avenues.
Cell Insight,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100240 - 100240
Published: March 1, 2025
Acute
sleep
deprivation
(ASD)
impairs
memory
formation,
but
the
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
employed
an
ASD
model
combined
with
fear
conditioning
to
investigate
these
mechanisms.
mRNA
sequencing
revealed
upregulated
expression
of
Transient
Receptor
Potential
Vanilloid
4
(TRPV4),
a
nonselective
Ca2+-permeable
cation
channel
critical
for
calcium
signaling,
in
mice
ASD-induced
impairments.
Notably,
TRPV4
knockdown
reversed
deficits.
was
associated
increased
intracellular
Ca2+
concentrations,
reduced
spine
density,
and
decreased
postsynaptic
density
protein
95
(PSD95),
key
regulator
synaptic
plasticity.
These
findings
suggest
that
may
cause
overload,
leading
disrupted
plasticity
impaired
learning
memory.
Importantly,
significantly
mitigated
impairments,
contributed
restoration.
Together,
demonstrate
protective
role
against
deficits
highlight
as
potential
therapeutic
target
impairment
ASD.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
Haloperidol
is
used
to
manage
psychotic
symptoms
in
several
neurological
disorders
through
mechanisms
that
involve
antagonism
of
dopamine
D2
receptors
are
highly
expressed
the
striatum.
Significant
side
effects
haloperidol,
known
as
extrapyramidal
symptoms,
lead
motor
deficits
similar
those
seen
Parkinson’s
disease
and
present
a
major
challenge
clinical
settings.
The
underlying
molecular
responsible
for
these
remain
poorly
understood.
disease-associated
leucine-rich
repeat
kinase
2
(LRRK2)
has
an
essential
role
striatal
physiology
link
receptor
signaling.
Here,
we
systematically
explore
convergent
signaling
haloperidol
LRRK2
pharmacological
or
genetic
inhibition
kinase,
well
knock-in
mouse
models
expressing
pathogenic
mutant
with
increased
activity.
Behavioral
assays
show
ameliorates
haloperidol-induced
changes
mice.
A
combination
electrophysiological
anatomical
approaches
reveals
interferes
changes,
specifically
neurons
indirect
pathway.
Proteomic
studies
targeted
intracellular
pathway
analyses
demonstrate
induces
pattern
Our
study
suggests
plays
key
undesirable
haloperidol.
This
work
opens
up
new
therapeutic
avenues
dopamine-related
disorders,
such
psychosis,
also
furthering
our
understanding
pathophysiology.