Gene & Protein in Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 1966 - 1966
Published: March 29, 2024
The
D2
dopamine
receptor
(DRD2)
gene
has
garnered
substantial
attention
as
one
of
the
most
extensively
studied
genes
across
various
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
Since
its
initial
association
with
severe
alcoholism
in
1990,
particularly
through
identification
DRD2
Taq
A1
allele,
numerous
international
investigations
have
been
conducted
to
elucidate
role
different
conditions.
As
February
22,
2024,
there
are
5485
articles
focusing
on
listed
PUBMED.
There
120
meta-analyses
mixed
results.
In
our
opinion,
primary
cause
negative
reports
regarding
polymorphisms
is
inadequate
screening
controls,
not
adequately
eliminating
many
hidden
reward
deficiency
syndrome
behaviors.
Moreover,
pleiotropic
effects
variants
identified
neuropsychologic,
neurophysiologic,
stress
response,
social
defeat,
maternal
deprivation,
and
gambling
disorder,
epigenetic
DNA
methylation
histone
post-translational
discussed
this
article.
70
PUBMED
for
20
October
19,
2022.
For
commentary,
we
did
denote
and/or
methylation;
instead,
provided
a
brief
summary
based
behavioral
effects.
Based
fact
that
Blum
Noble
characterized
allele
generalized
necessarily
specific
alcoholism,
it
now
behooves
field
find
ways
either
use
effector
moieties
edit
neuroepigenetic
insults
or
possibly
harness
idea
potentially
removing
mRNA-reduced
expression
by
inducing
“dopamine
homeostasis.”
Complex Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 12 - 36
Published: March 3, 2025
Background:
Substance
use
disorder
(SUD)
is
closely
associated
with
epigenetic
modifications
that
significantly
impact
mental
health
outcomes.
Alcohol
and
drug
misuse
induce
widespread
changes
in
the
epigenome
transcriptome
of
central
nervous
system,
disrupting
critical
processes
such
as
reward
signaling
emotional
regulation.
These
alterations
regulation
gene
expression
often
persist
even
after
substance
cessation,
potentially
contributing
to
onset
or
worsening
psychiatric
conditions,
including
schizophrenia,
depression,
stress,
anxiety.
Summary:
This
review
delves
into
key
mechanisms
underlying
SUD
its
comorbid
disorders,
a
focus
on
DNA
methylation,
histone
modifications,
noncoding
RNA
Additionally,
it
examines
influence
environmental
biological
factors
evaluates
emerging
epigenetic-based
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
treating
related
conditions.
Key
Messages:
Gaining
deeper
understanding
driving
disorders
crucial
for
development
effective
interventions.
highlights
potential
pharmacological
mitigate
societal
personal
burdens
linked
complications.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 558 - 558
Published: March 5, 2025
Backgrounds:
Korean
society
is
entering
an
aging
society,
and
this
phenomenon
indicates
the
need
for
preparation
in
society.
In
such
a
situation,
exploring
characteristics
of
elderly
can
be
considered
important
preparation.
The
objective
study
to
identify
determinants
medical
expenses
among
older
adults
South
Korea.
key
factors
analyzed
include
food,
leisure,
housing
expenses,
as
well
lifestyle
choices
drinking
smoking.
Method:
Data
from
Longitudinal
Study
Aging,
covering
7374
observations
years
2018
2020,
are
adopted
statistical
analysis.
This
research
explores
inverted-U-shape
effect
expenditures
on
costs,
grounded
concepts
diminishing
marginal
utility
mental
accounting.
A
quadratic
panel
regression
analysis
used
test
hypotheses,
controlling
variables
birth
year,
gender,
personal
assets.
Results:
results
show
that
food
have
inverted-U
relationship
with
based
accounting
theoretical
foundation.
However,
leisure
drinking,
smoking
do
not
significantly
affect
expenses.
Furthermore,
identifies
optimal
expenditure
levels
maximizing
spending
through
first-order
condition.
Conclusions:
These
findings
provide
insights
development
policies
aimed
at
improving
financial
well-being
Moreover,
contributes
literature
by
applying
law
better
understand
behavior
adults.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(16), P. 3312 - 3326
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
Aging
is
associated
with
a
progressive
decline
of
brain
function,
and
the
underlying
causes
possible
interventions
to
prevent
this
cognitive
have
been
focus
intense
investigation.
The
maintenance
neuronal
function
over
lifespan
requires
proper
epigenetic
regulation,
accumulating
evidence
suggests
that
deterioration
landscape
contributes
dysfunction
during
aging.
Epigenetic
aging
neurons
may,
however,
be
malleable.
Recent
reports
shown
age-related
changes
in
reversible
targetable
by
rejuvenation
strategies
can
restore
This
review
discusses
current
identifies
as
driver
promising
target
strategies,
it
highlights
potential
approaches
for
specific
manipulation
epigenome
youthful
state
brain.
Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
84, P. 102829 - 102829
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Throughout
development,
the
neuronal
epigenome
is
highly
sensitive
to
external
stimuli,
yet
capable
of
safeguarding
cellular
memory
for
a
lifetime.
In
adult
brain,
memories
fearful
experiences
are
rapidly
instantiated,
can
last
decades,
but
mechanisms
underlying
such
longevity
remain
unknown.
Here,
we
showcase
how
fear
formation
and
storage
–
traditionally
thought
exclusively
affect
synapse-based
events
elicit
profound
enduring
changes
chromatin,
proposing
epigenetic
regulation
as
plausible
molecular
template
mnemonic
processes.
By
comparing
these
occurring
in
development
differentiation,
notice
that
an
machinery
similar
preserving
might
be
employed
by
brain
cells
so
form,
store,
retrieve
behavioral
memories.
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1009 - 1009
Published: June 20, 2022
Excessive
alcohol
intake,
e.g.,
binge
drinking,
is
a
serious
and
mounting
public
health
problem
in
the
United
States
throughout
world.
Hence
need
for
novel
insights
into
underlying
neurobiology
that
may
help
improve
prevention
therapeutic
strategies.
Therefore,
our
group
employed
darkness-induced
intake
protocol
to
define
reward
deficiency
domains
of
other
substance
use
disorders
terms
pathways'
reduced
dopamine
signaling
its
restoration
via
specifically-designed
compounds.
It
has
been
determined
KCNK13
RASGRF2
genes,
respectively,
code
potassium
two
pore
domain
channel
subfamily
K
member
13
Ras-specific
guanine
nucleotide-releasing
factor
2,
both
genes
have
important
dopamine-related
functions
pertaining
drinking.
We
present
hypothesis
identification
genes'
risk
polymorphism,
coupled
with
genetic
addiction
score
(GARS)-guided
precision
pro-dopamine
regulation,
will
mitigate
Accordingly,
we
review
published
reports
on
benefits
this
unique
approach
provide
data
favorable
outcomes
binge-drinking
animals
drunk
drivers,
including
reductions
relapse
drinking
behavior.
Since
driving
under
influence
often
leads
incarceration
rather
than
rehabilitation,
there
converging
evidence
support
utilization
GARS
or
without
polymorphism
legal
arena,
whereby
argument
"determinism"
overrides
"free
will"
account
be
plausible
defense
strategy.
Obviously,
type
research
tantamount
helping
resolve
major
related
polydrug
abuse.