Synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection: The molecular impact of flavonoids on neurodegenerative disease progression
Spandana Rajendra Kopalli,
No information about this author
Tapan Behl,
No information about this author
Ashishkumar Kyada
No information about this author
et al.
Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
569, P. 161 - 183
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Language: Английский
Serotonin enhances neurogenesis biomarkers, hippocampal volumes, and cognitive functions in Alzheimer’s disease
Molecular Brain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Abstract
Research
on
serotonin
reveals
a
lack
of
consensus
regarding
its
role
in
brain
volume,
especially
concerning
biomarkers
linked
to
neurogenesis
and
neuroplasticity,
such
as
ciliary
neurotrophic
factor
(CNTF),
fibroblast
growth
4
(FGF-4),
bone
morphogenetic
protein
6
(BMP-6),
matrix
metalloproteinase-1
(MMP-1)
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
This
study
aimed
investigate
the
influence
structure
hippocampal
volumes
relation
cognitive
functions
AD,
well
link
with
like
CNTF,
FGF-4,
BMP-6,
MMP-1.
Data
from
133
ADNI
participants
AD
included
assessments
(CDR-SB),
measurements
(Biocrates
AbsoluteIDQ
p180
kit,
UPLC-MS/MS),
factors
quantified
via
multiplex
proteomics.
Gray
matter
volume
changes
were
analyzed
using
Voxel-Based
Morphometry
(VBM)
MRI.
Statistical
analyses
employed
Pearson
correlation,
bootstrap
methods,
FDR-adjusted
p-values
(<
0.05
or
<
0.01)
Benjamini–Hochberg
procedure,
alongside
nonparametric
methods.
The
analysis
found
positive
correlation
between
levels
total
(r
=
0.229,
p
0.023)
(right:
r
0.186,
0.032;
left:
0.210,
0.023),
even
after
FDR
adjustment.
Higher
better
function
(negative
CDR-SB,
−0.230,
0.024).
Notably,
positively
correlated
BMP-6
0.173,
0.047),
CNTF
0.216,
0.013),
FGF-4
0.176,
0.043),
MMP-1
0.202,
0.019),
suggesting
neuroplasticity.
However,
adjusting
for
multiple
comparisons
controlling
confounding
age,
gender,
education,
APOE
genotypes
(APOE3
APOE4),
none
correlations
remained
statistically
significant.
In
conclusion,
increased
are
associated
improved
volume.
associations
not
significant
adjustments,
highlighting
complexity
serotonin’s
need
further
research.
Graphical
Language: Английский
Therapeutic effects of resveratrol on memory deficits in offspring of sleep-deprived rats: Involvement of hippocampal BDNF-TrkB pathways
Journal of Psychopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
Background:
Maternal
sleep
deprivation
(MSD)
is
a
significant
public
health
issue
that
adversely
affects
neurogenesis
and
synaptic
plasticity
in
offspring,
resulting
cognitive
deficits
learning
memory.
Resveratrol,
an
antioxidant
with
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory
properties,
may
help
mitigate
these
effects.
This
study
investigates
resveratrol’s
potential
to
counteract
the
negative
impacts
of
MSD
on
neurodevelopment
male
Wistar
rat
offspring.
Methods:
Ninety-six
offspring
36
pregnant
rats
were
used.
Total
was
induced
using
water
box
device
gestational
days
7,
11,
17.
Pregnant
received
resveratrol
at
doses
25
or
50
mg/kg
every
12
h
during
period.
After
parturition,
divided
into
groups
for
assessment
two
months
age.
Social
interaction
tests
evaluated
social
memory,
while
Morris
maze
test
assessed
spatial
Brain
samples
prepared
Nissl
staining,
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
tyrosine-protein
kinase
(TrkB)
expression
levels
hippocampus
measured
western
blotting.
Results:
Our
findings
indicate
group
exhibited
decreased
BDNF/TrkB
increased
neuronal
damage
hippocampus,
which
led
disrupted
memory
compared
control
group.
Subsequently,
administration,
especially
dose
pregnancy,
significantly
reversed
MSD’s
detrimental
effects
function
Conclusion:
results
provide
novel
evidence
pregnancy
models
MSD,
suggesting
its
developing
therapeutic
interventions
targeting
prenatal
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Language: Английский
Plasma tryptophan levels are linked to hippocampal integrity and cognitive function in individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Brain Imaging and Behavior,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Language: Английский
Post-traumatic stress disorder and metabolic syndrome: the role of some antioxidants in treatment
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 470 - 480
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
The
basis
for
the
pathogenesis
of
cardiovascular,
cancer,
metabolic
diseases,
low-grade
chronic
inflammation
(LGCI)
and
many
other
disorders
is
an
imbalance
between
prooxidants
antioxidant
defense
system.
It
believed
that
link
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
syndrome
(MetS)
based
on
oxidative
(OS),
increased
autonomic
nervous
system
activity,
glucocorticoid
synthesis
activation,
or
immunological
dysregulation.
Moreover,
pathophysiological
changes
in
systemic
LGCI
pathways
result
from
modifications
receptor
reactivity
(secondary
to
emotional
physiological
arousal)
may
be
inappropriate
social
behavior
consistent
with
PTSD
MetS
manifestations.
Recently,
evidence
has
emerged
suggesting
a
combination
high
levels
OS
activation
plays
important
role
PTSD.
On
hand,
type
recurrent
long-term
trauma
exacerbates
accelerates
cellular
aging.
accompanied
by
release
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species,
proinflammatory
cytokines,
biologically
active
substances
cause
OS.
purpose
this
review
was
discuss
individual
antioxidants,
particular
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
carotenoids,
N-acetylcysteine,
melatonin,
L-arginine,
C
E
vitamins,
zinc,
copper,
selenium,
prevention/treatment
comorbid
pathology
MetS,
as
well
analyze
new
trends
directions
future
research.
search
conducted
Scopus,
Science
Direct
(from
Elsevier)
PubMed,
including
MEDLINE
databases.
keywords
used
were
“post-traumatic
disorder,”
“metabolic
syndrome,”
“antioxidants.”
To
identify
research
results
could
not
found
during
online
search,
manual
bibliography
publications
used.
Language: Английский