Aging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(24), P. 14985 - 14995
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Objective:
While
observational
studies
have
suggested
a
link
between
cognitive
performance
and
fracture
risk,
the
causality
site-specific
nature
are
unclear.
We
applied
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
to
elucidate
these
associations.
Methods:
147
single-nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
tied
strongly
(p<
5e-8)
were
selected.
performed
MR
analysis
investigate
causal
relationship
fractures
at
specific
sites,
including
wrist,
upper
arm,
shoulder,
ribs,
sternum,
thoracic
spine,
lumbar
pelvis,
femur,
leg,
ankle.
The
primary
estimate
was
determined
using
inverse
variance-weighted
method.
Additionally,
we
examined
heterogeneity
Pleiotropy
RESidual
Sum
Outlier
test
Cochran
Q,
employed
MR-Egger
regression
identify
horizontal
pleiotropy.
Results:
identified
association
lumbar-spine-pelvis
(odds
ratio
[OR]
=
0.727,
95%
CI
0.552â0.956,
p
0.023),
ribs-sternum-thoracic
spine
sites
(OR
0.774,
0.615â0.974,
0.029).
However,
no
found
for
other
sites.
Conclusions:
This
study
provided
evidence
of
connection
risk
certain
locations.
These
findings
underline
potential
enhancement
strategies
as
innovative
effective
methods
prevention.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
192, P. 106433 - 106433
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Depression
frequently
occurs
in
patients
with
liver
cirrhosis,
yet
the
reasons
for
this
correlation
are
not
fully
understood.
Dysbiosis
of
gut
microbiota
has
been
implicated
depression
through
gut–brain
axis
via
vagus
nerve.
This
study
explored
potential
role
gut–liver–brain
nerve
depression-like
phenotypes
mice
cirrhosis.
These
underwent
common
bile
duct
ligation
(CBDL),
a
method
used
to
stimulate
To
assess
behaviors,
behavioral
tests
were
conducted
10
days
following
either
sham
or
CBDL
surgeries.
The
displayed
symptoms
such
as
splenomegaly,
elevated
plasma
levels
interleukin-6
and
tumor
necrosis
factor-α,
decreased
synaptic
proteins
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC),
disrupted
balance,
changes
blood
metabolites
(or
lipids).
Additionally,
there
positive
negative
correlations
between
relative
abundance
microbiome
data
Significantly,
these
reversed
by
performing
subdiaphragmatic
vagotomy.
Intriguingly,
improved
after
single
injection
arketamine,
new
antidepressant.
results
suggest
that
CBDL-induced
mediated
nerve,
arketamine
might
offer
treatment
approach
cirrhosis
patients.
Journal of Anesthesia and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 65 - 75
Published: July 11, 2024
Ketamine,
a
dissociative
anesthetic,
is
widely
utilized
in
both
human
and
veterinary
anesthesia.
Its
(S)-enantiomer,
esketamine,
similarly
employed
for
anesthesia
analgesia.
The
anesthetic
effects
of
ketamine
esketamine
arise
from
their
antagonism
the
N-methyl-D-aspartate
receptor
(NMDAR).
In
field
psychiatry,
rapid-acting
antidepressant
properties
severe
depression
have
generated
significant
interest,
resulting
its
increased
off-label
usage
United
States
(U.S.).
2019,
nasal
spray
received
approval
use
U.S.
Europe.
However,
concerns
emerged
regarding
potential
adverse
effects,
including
long-term
efficacy,
addiction
risks,
suicide
risk
clinical
settings.
contrast,
arketamine,
(R)-enantiomer
ketamine,
exhibits
superior
longer-lasting
rodent
models
depression,
with
fewer
side
compared
to
esketamine.
Nevertheless,
research
on
efficacy
safety
arketamine
patients
remains
limited.
This
article
provides
concise
exploration
historical
two
enantiomers
while
also
delving
into
future
directions
application
these
fields.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 11, 2024
(
R
,
S
)-
and
)-ketamine
have
made
significant
progress
in
the
treatment
of
treatment-resistant
depression
(TRD)
become
a
research
focus
recent
years.
However,
they
both
risks
psychomimetic
effects,
dissociative
abuse
liability,
which
limit
their
clinical
use.
Recent
preclinical
studies
shown
that
has
more
efficient
lasting
antidepressant
effect
with
fewer
side
effects
compared
to
)-ketamine.
small-sample
randomized
controlled
trial
found
although
lower
incidence
adverse
reactions
adult
TRD
treatment,
its
efficacy
is
not
superior
placebo
group,
indicating
advantage
still
needs
further
verification
clarification.
Moreover,
an
increasing
body
suggests
might
also
applications
prevention
medical
fields
or
diseases
such
as
cognitive
disorders,
perioperative
anesthesia,
ischemic
stroke,
Parkinson’s
disease,
multiple
sclerosis,
osteoporosis,
substance
use
inflammatory
diseases,
COVID-19,
organophosphate
poisoning.
This
article
briefly
reviews
mechanism
action
on
antidepressants
related
)-ketamine,
fully
revealing
application
potential
development
prospects,
providing
some
references
assistance
for
subsequent
expanded
research.
Brain‐X,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(3)
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Abstract
A
growing
body
of
evidence
suggests
that
patients
who
experience
traumatic
brain
injuries
(TBIs)
exhibit
significantly
shorter
healing
periods
compared
to
those
with
isolated
fractures.
However,
the
precise
underlying
mechanism
behind
this
phenomenon
remains
unclear.
Recent
studies
have
shed
light
on
potential
role
hormonal
signals
and
neural
circuits
originating
in
hypothalamus,
which
play
vital
roles
regulating
skeletal
system.
Despite
these
advances,
there
is
a
lack
comprehensive
research
summarizing
crucial
bone
TBIs
mechanisms.
This
review
aimed
explore
mechanisms
responsible
for
accelerated
observed
TBI
patients,
specific
focus
intricate
crosstalk
between
remodeling.
Additionally,
we
comprehensively
discuss
summarize
beneficial
effects
system
examine
TBI‐induced
signaling
pathways
result
fracture
By
dissecting
pathways,
aim
identify
targets
intervention
repair
promotion.
Journal of Functional Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
109, P. 105811 - 105811
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Chronic
inflammation
plays
a
critical
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
postmenopausal
osteoporosis
(PMO).
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
produced
by
gut
microbiota
(GM)
have
emerged
as
key
regulators
inflammatory
response.
Cistanche
deserticola
polysaccharide
(CDP),
derived
from
traditional
Chinese
medicine
deserticola,
possesses
potent
anti-inflammatory
properties.
However,
precise
mechanism
which
CDP
modulates
PMO
via
gut-bone
axis
remains
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
elucidated
that
could
effectively
restore
GM
composition,
ameliorate
intestinal
mucosal
damage,
elevate
SCFA
levels,
rebalance
Th17/Treg
cells
equilibrium,
attenuate
accumulation
proinflammatory
cytokines,
potentially
facilitate
osteoblast
differentiation,
suppress
osteoclastogenesis,
and
enhance
bone
microarchitecture
mice.
Collectively,
our
findings
provided
compelling
evidence
alleviated
PMO-associated
inflammation,
mediated
through
intricate
interplay
between
GM-derived
SCFAs
cells.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2283 - 2283
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Research
over
the
past
years
has
compared
enantiomers
(S)-ketamine
(esketamine)
and
(R)-ketamine
(arketamine)
of
previously
known
racemic
mixture
called
ketamine
(R/S-ketamine).
Esketamine
been
found
to
be
more
potent,
offering
three
times
stronger
analgesic
effects
1.5
greater
anesthetic
efficacy
than
arketamine.
It
provides
smoother
anesthesia
with
fewer
side
is
widely
used
in
clinical
settings
due
its
neuroprotective,
bronchodilatory,
antiepileptic
properties.
Approved
by
FDA
EMA
2019,
esketamine
currently
alongside
SSRIs
or
SNRIs
for
treatment-resistant
depression
(TRD).
On
other
hand,
arketamine
shown
potential
treating
neurological
disorders
such
as
Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's,
multiple
sclerosis,
possible
antidepressant
anti-inflammatory
benefits.
While
already
use,
arketamine's
future
depends
on
further
research
address
safety,
efficacy,
optimal
dosing.
Both
hold
significant
value,
excelling
anesthesia,
showing
promise
psychiatric
treatments.
Brain Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Cerebral
toxoplasmosis,
the
most
common
opportunistic
infection
in
immunocompromised
individuals,
is
increasingly
reported
immunocompetent
individuals
due
to
mutant
strains
of
Toxoplasma
gondii,
which,
furthermore,
are
be
resistant
available
treatments.
We
assessed
therapeutic
potential
Garcinia
kola,
a
medicinal
plant
have
antiplasmodial
and
neuroprotective
properties,
against
experimental
toxoplasmosis
rats.
Severe
was
induced
male
Wistar
rats
(156.7
±
4.1
g)
by
injecting
them
with
10
million
tachyzoites
suspension
500
µl
saline
(intraperitoneal),
exclusive
feeding
low-protein
diet
[7%
protein
(weight
weight)].
Then,
animals
were
treated
hexane,
dichloromethane,
ethyl
acetate
fractions
kola.
Footprints
analysed
open-field
elevated
plus
maze
ethological
tests
performed
when
symptoms
severe
disease
observed
infected
controls.
After
sacrifice,
blood
samples
processed
for
Giemsa
staining,
organs
haematoxylin
eosin
brains
Nissl
staining
cell
counting.
Compared
non-infected
animals,
control
had
significantly
lower
body
weights
(30.27%↓,
P
=
0.001),
higher
temperatures
(P
0.033)
during
together
signs
cognitive
impairment
neurologic
deficits
such
as
arena
centre
entries
<
open-arm
time
0.029)
decreased
stride
lengths
step
widths
well
neuronal
loss
various
brain
areas.
The
fraction
kola
prevented
or
mitigated
these
signs.
Our
data
suggest
that
has
cerebral
toxoplasmosis.