The Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
602(15), P. 3737 - 3753
Published: July 1, 2024
Ageing
induces
a
decline
in
GABAergic
intracortical
inhibition,
which
seems
to
be
associated
not
only
with
decremental
changes
well-being,
sleep
quality,
cognition
and
pain
management
but
also
impaired
motor
control.
So
far,
little
is
known
regarding
whether
targeted
interventions
can
prevent
the
of
inhibition
primary
cortex
elderly.
Therefore,
present
study
investigated
age-related
cortical
dis-inhibition
could
reversed
after
6
months
balance
learning
improvements
postural
control
correlated
extent
dis-inhibition.
The
results
demonstrated
that
upregulated
elderly
subjects
long-term
revealed
correlation
between
performance
inhibition.
This
first
show
physical
activity-related
upregulation
population
chronic
may
therefore
seminal
for
many
pathologies
equilibrium
inhibitory
excitatory
neurotransmitters
disturbed.
KEY
POINTS:
After
learning,
subjects.
this
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(11), P. 5954 - 5954
Published: May 25, 2022
Neurotransmitters
are
molecules
that
amplify,
transmit,
and
convert
signals
in
cells,
having
an
essential
role
information
transmission
throughout
the
nervous
system.
Hundreds
of
such
chemicals
have
been
discovered
last
century,
continuing
to
be
identified
studied
concerning
their
action
on
brain
health.
These
substances
observed
influence
numerous
functions,
including
emotions,
thoughts,
memories,
learning,
movements.
Thus,
disturbances
neurotransmitters'
homeostasis
started
being
correlated
with
a
plethora
neurological
neurodegenerative
disorders.
In
this
respect,
present
paper
aims
describe
most
important
neurotransmitters,
broadly
classified
into
canonical
(e.g.,
amino
acids,
monoamines,
acetylcholine,
purines,
soluble
gases,
neuropeptides)
noncanonical
neurotransmitters
exosomes,
steroids,
D-aspartic
acid),
explain
link
some
relevant
conditions.
Moreover,
brief
overview
recently
developed
detection
methods
is
offered,
followed
by
several
considerations
modulation
these
towards
restoring
homeostasis.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 19, 2023
Cognitive
function
in
humans
depends
on
the
complex
and
interplay
between
multiple
body
systems,
including
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
(HPA)
axis.
The
gut
microbiota,
which
vastly
outnumbers
human
cells
has
a
genetic
potential
that
exceeds
of
genome,
plays
crucial
role
this
interplay.
microbiota-gut-brain
(MGB)
axis
is
bidirectional
signalling
pathway
operates
through
neural,
endocrine,
immune,
metabolic
pathways.
One
major
neuroendocrine
systems
responding
to
stress
HPA
produces
glucocorticoids
such
as
cortisol
corticosterone
rodents.
Appropriate
concentrations
are
essential
for
normal
neurodevelopment
function,
well
cognitive
processes
learning
memory,
studies
have
shown
microbes
modulate
throughout
life.
Stress
can
significantly
impact
MGB
via
other
Animal
research
advanced
our
understanding
these
mechanisms
pathways,
leading
paradigm
shift
conceptual
thinking
about
influence
microbiota
health
disease.
Preclinical
trials
currently
underway
determine
how
animal
models
translate
humans.
In
review
article,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
relationship
axis,
cognition,
provide
an
overview
main
findings
conclusions
broad
field.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(12), P. 4954 - 4967
Published: July 7, 2023
Abstract
Fast-spiking
parvalbumin
(PV)
interneurons
are
inhibitory
with
unique
morphological
and
functional
properties
that
allow
them
to
precisely
control
local
circuitry,
brain
networks
memory
processing.
Since
the
discovery
in
1987
PV
is
expressed
a
subset
of
fast-spiking
GABAergic
neurons,
our
knowledge
complex
molecular
physiological
these
cells
has
been
expanding.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
specific
neurons
fire
at
high
frequency
reliability,
enabling
network
oscillations
shape
encoding,
consolidation
retrieval
memories.
We
next
discuss
multiple
studies
reporting
neuron
impairment
as
critical
step
neuronal
dysfunction
cognitive
decline
mouse
models
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
Finally,
propose
potential
mechanisms
underlying
AD
argue
early
changes
activity
could
be
causal
AD-associated
significant
contributor
pathogenesis.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99, P. 102357 - 102357
Published: June 1, 2024
Neurodegenerative
disorders
(NDs)
are
expected
to
pose
a
significant
challenge
for
both
medicine
and
public
health
in
the
upcoming
years
due
global
demographic
changes.
NDs
mainly
represented
by
degeneration/loss
of
neurons,
which
is
primarily
accountable
severe
mental
illness.
This
neuronal
degeneration
leads
many
neuropsychiatric
problems
permanent
disability
an
individual.
Moreover,
tight
junction
brain,
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)has
protective
feature,
functioning
as
biological
that
can
prevent
medicines,
toxins,
foreign
substances
from
entering
brain.
However,
delivering
any
medicinal
agent
brain
(i.e.,
Multiple
sclerosis,
Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's,
etc.)
enormously
challenging.
There
approved
therapies
address
NDs,
but
most
them
only
help
treat
associated
manifestations.
The
available
have
failed
control
progression
certain
factors,
i.e.,
BBB
drug-associated
undesirable
effects.
extremely
complex
pathology,
with
pathogenic
mechanisms
involved
initiation
progression;
thereby,
limited
survival
rate
has
been
observed
ND
patients.
Hence,
understanding
exact
mechanism
behind
crucial
developing
alternative
approaches
improving
patients'
rates.
Thus,
present
review
sheds
light
on
different
cellular
novel
therapeutic
their
clinical
relevance,
will
assist
researchers
alternate
strategies
limitations
conventional
therapies.
current
work
offers
scope
into
near
future
improve
approach
NDs.
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
brain
due
to
degeneration
of
dopaminergic
neurons
(DNs)
presented
with
motor
and
non-motor
symptoms.
PD
symptoms
are
developed
in
response
the
disturbance
diverse
neurotransmitters
including
γ-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA).
GABA
has
neuroprotective
effect
against
neuropathology
by
protecting
DNs
substantia
nigra
pars
compacta
(SNpc).
It
been
shown
that
GABAergic
linked
progression
neurotransmission
necessary
pathway
for
normal
sleep
patterns,
thus
deregulation
could
be
potential
cause
disorders
PD.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 281 - 281
Published: Jan. 29, 2022
Neurological
disorders
are
important
causes
of
morbidity
and
mortality
around
the
world.
The
increasing
prevalence
neurological
disorders,
associated
with
an
aging
population,
has
intensified
societal
burden
these
diseases,
for
which
no
effective
treatment
strategies
currently
exist.
Therefore,
identification
development
novel
therapeutic
approaches,
able
to
halt
or
reverse
neuronal
loss
by
targeting
underlying
causal
factors
that
lead
neurodegeneration
cell
death,
urgently
necessary.
Plants
other
natural
products
have
been
explored
as
sources
safe,
naturally
occurring
secondary
metabolites
potential
neuroprotective
properties.
α-
β-asarone
can
be
found
in
high
levels
rhizomes
medicinal
plant
Acorus
calamus
(L.).
exhibit
multiple
pharmacological
properties
including
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antiapoptotic,
anticancer,
effects.
This
paper
aims
provide
overview
current
research
on
particularly
neurodegenerative
diseases
such
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
Parkinson’s
(PD),
well
cerebral
ischemic
disease,
epilepsy.
Current
indicates
exert
effects
mitigating
oxidative
stress,
abnormal
protein
accumulation,
neuroinflammation,
neurotrophic
factor
deficit,
promoting
survival,
activating
various
signalling
pathways.
Although
beneficial
exerted
demonstrated
through
vitro
vivo
animal
studies,
additional
is
required
translate
laboratory
results
into
safe
therapies
patients
AD,
PD,
diseases.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. e3002607 - e3002607
Published: April 30, 2024
Unbiased
data-driven
omic
approaches
are
revealing
the
molecular
heterogeneity
of
Alzheimer
disease.
Here,
we
used
machine
learning
to
integrate
high-throughput
transcriptomic,
proteomic,
metabolomic,
and
lipidomic
profiles
with
clinical
neuropathological
data
from
multiple
human
AD
cohorts.
We
discovered
4
unique
multimodal
profiles,
one
them
showing
signs
poor
cognitive
function,
a
faster
pace
disease
progression,
shorter
survival
disease,
severe
neurodegeneration
astrogliosis,
reduced
levels
metabolomic
profiles.
found
this
profile
be
present
in
affected
cortical
regions
associated
higher
Braak
tau
scores
significant
dysregulation
synapse-related
genes,
endocytosis,
phagosome,
mTOR
signaling
pathways
altered
early
late
stages.
cross-omics
integration
transcriptomic
an
SNCA
mouse
model
revealed
overlapping
signature.
Furthermore,
leveraged
single-nuclei
RNA-seq
identify
distinct
cell-types
that
most
likely
mediate
Lastly,
identified
clusters
uncovered
cerebrospinal
fluid
biomarkers
poised
monitor
progression
possibly
cognition.
Our
analyses
provide
novel
critical
insights
into
AD.