Journal of Applied Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
134(6), P. 1470 - 1480
Published: April 27, 2023
The
cerebrovascular
response
to
incremental
aerobic
exercise
is
comparable
between
males
and
females.
Whether
this
can
be
found
in
moderately
trained
athletes
remains
unknown.
We
aimed
examine
the
effect
of
sex
on
until
volitional
exhaustion
population.
Twenty-two
(11
M/11
F;
age:
25
±
5
vs.
26
6
yr,
P
=
0.6478;
peak
oxygen
consumption:
55.8
5.2
48.3
4
mL/kg/min;
0.0011;
training
volume:
532
173
466
151
min/wk,
0.3554)
performed
a
maximal
ergocycle
test.
Systemic
hemodynamics
were
measured.
At
rest,
middle
cerebral
artery
mean
blood
velocity
(MCAvmean;
64.1
12.7
72.2
15.3
cm·s-1;
0.2713)
was
not
different
groups,
whereas
partial
pressure
end-tidal
carbon
dioxide
([Formula:
see
text],
42
3
37
2
mmHg,
0.0002)
higher
males.
During
MCAvmean
ascending
phase,
changes
(intensity:
<
0.0001,
sex:
0.3184,
interaction:
0.9567)
groups.
Changes
cardiac
output
text])
0.0001)
[Formula:
text]
descending
0.5522,
0.4828)
0.0550,
0.0003,
0.2715)
(intensity
0.0280)
These
results
suggest
during
females
notwithstanding
differences
key
flow
determinants.NEW
&
NOTEWORTHY
study
endurance-trained
spite
arterial
compared
with
exhaustion.
This
could
help
providing
better
understanding
regulation
exercise.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 3916 - 3968
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Dynamic
variations
in
the
concentration
and
abnormal
distribution
of
endogenous
biomarkers
are
strongly
associated
with
multiple
physiological
pathological
states.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
to
design
imaging
systems
capable
real-time
detection
dynamic
changes
for
accurate
diagnosis
effective
treatment
diseases.
Recently,
ratiometric
has
emerged
as
a
widely
used
technique
sensing
due
its
advantage
circumventing
limitations
inherent
conventional
intensity-dependent
signal
readout
methods
while
also
providing
built-in
self-calibration
correction.
Here,
recent
progress
probes
their
applications
outlined.
Ratiometric
classified
according
mechanisms,
photoacoustic
imaging,
optical
including
photoluminescence
self-luminescence
magnetic
resonance
dual-modal
discussed.
The
such
pH,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
nitrogen
(RNS),
glutathione
(GSH),
gas
molecules,
enzymes,
metal
ions,
hypoxia
discussed
detail.
Additionally,
this
Review
presents
an
overview
challenges
faced
field
along
future
research
directions.
The Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
602(21), P. 5659 - 5684
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
We
examined
the
extent
to
which
apnoea‐induced
extremes
of
oxygen
demand/carbon
dioxide
production
impact
redox
regulation
cerebral
bioenergetic
function.
Ten
ultra‐elite
apnoeists
(six
men
and
four
women)
performed
two
maximal
dry
apnoeas
preceded
by
normoxic
normoventilation,
resulting
in
severe
end‐apnoea
hypoxaemic
hypercapnia,
hyperoxic
hyperventilation
designed
ablate
hypoxaemia,
hyperoxaemic
hypercapnia.
Transcerebral
exchange
ascorbate
radicals
(by
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
spectroscopy)
nitric
oxide
metabolites
tri‐iodide
chemiluminescence)
were
calculated
as
product
global
blood
flow
duplex
ultrasound)
radial
arterial
(a)
internal
jugular
venous
(v)
concentration
gradients.
Apnoea
duration
increased
from
306
±
62
s
during
hypercapnia
959
201
(
P
≤
0.001).
generally
(all
0.001)
but
was
insufficient
prevent
a
reduction
metabolic
rates
glucose
=
0.015–0.044).
This
associated
with
general
net
output
(v
>
a)
that
greater
0.046
vs
.
hypercapnia)
coincided
selective
suppression
plasma
nitrite
uptake
(a
v)
0.034
<0.001
hypercapnia),
implying
reduced
consumption
delivery
consistent
elevated
oxidative–nitrosative
stress.
In
contrast,
we
failed
observe
equidirectional
gradients
S
‐nitrosohaemoglobin
‐nitrosothiol
apnoea
≥
0.05).
Collectively,
these
findings
highlight
key
catalytic
role
for
image
Key
points
Local
sampling
across
circulation
determined
(prior
normoventilation)
hyperventilation)
free
radical‐mediated
bioavailability
suppressed
consumption,
thereby
reducing
The
elevation
glucose.
Cerebral
stress
compared
lower
flow,
highlighting
hypoxaemia.
applied
model
voluntary
human
asphyxia
might
have
broader
implications
management
treatment
neurological
diseases
characterized
demand
carbon
production.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Neurovascular
coupling
(NVC),
which
mediates
rapid
increases
in
cerebral
blood
flow
response
to
neuronal
activation,
is
commonly
used
map
brain
activation
or
dysfunction.
Here
we
tested
the
reemerging
hypothesis
that
CO
2
generated
by
metabolism
contributes
NVC.
We
combined
functional
ultrasound
and
two-photon
imaging
mouse
barrel
cortex
specifically
examine
onsets
of
local
changes
vessel
diameter,
dynamics,
vascular/perivascular/intracellular
pH,
intracellular
calcium
signals
along
vascular
arbor
a
short
strong
challenge
(10
s,
20%)
whisker
stimulation.
report
brief
hypercapnia
reversibly
acidifies
all
cells
arteriole
wall
periarteriolar
space
3–4
s
prior
dilation.
During
this
prolonged
lag
period,
NVC
triggered
stimulation
not
affected
acidification
entire
neurovascular
unit.
As
it
also
persists
under
condition
continuous
inflow
,
conclude
involved
Experimental Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Cerebrovascular
regulation
is
critically
dependent
upon
the
arterial
partial
pressure
of
carbon
dioxide
(),
owing
to
its
effect
on
cerebral
blood
flow,
tissue
,
proton
concentration,
metabolism
and
cognitive
neuronal
function.
In
normal
environments
in
absence
pathology,
at
least
over
acute
time
frames,
hypercapnia
usually
managed
readily
via
respiratory
chemoreflex
arcs
and/or
acid–base
buffering
capacity,
such
that
there
minimal
impact
cerebrovascular
neurological
However,
non‐normal
environments,
as
enclosed
spaces,
or
with
extended
exposures
elevations
can
be
detrimental
health.
Given
direct
protons
cellular
function,
even
if
pH
normalized,
it
feasible
higher
concentrations
could
still
produce
effects.
Although
seems
humans
work
safely
mildly
hypercapnic
for
periods,
chronic
acidosis
cause
bone
demineralization,
renal
calcification,
perinatal
developmental
abnormalities,
systemic
inflammation
impairments
function
visuomotor
skills
acidosis,
potentially
inducing
sustained
alterations
With
advancement
new
initiatives
spaceflight,
including
proposed
long‐duration
missions
Mars,
study
effects
inspired
CO
2
human
health
relevant.
this
review,
we
draw
evidence
from
preclinical,
physiological
clinical
research
summarize
ramifications
prolonged
elevated
pressures
acidosis.
Nature Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Homeostatic
processes,
including
sleep,
are
critical
for
brain
function.
Here
we
identify
astrocyte-like
glia
(or
astrocytes,
AL)
and
ensheathing
(EG),
the
two
major
classes
of
that
arborize
inside
brain,
as
brain-wide,
locally
acting
homeostats
short,
naturally
occurring
rest
sleep
bouts
Drosophila
,
show
a
subset
neurons
in
fan-shaped
body
encodes
feeding
homeostasis.
We
metabolic
gas
carbon
dioxide,
changes
pH
behavioral
activity
all
induce
long-lasting
calcium
responses
EG
AL,
levels
both
types
circadian
modulation.
The
homeostatic
dynamics
these
can
be
modeled
based
on
behavior.
Additionally,
local
optogenetic
activation
AL
or
is
sufficient
to
rest.
Together,
results
suggest
glial
controllers
activity,
thus
establishing
link
between
metabolism,
sleep.