Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(52)
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Intrinsically
photosensitive
retinal
ganglion
cells
(ipRGCs)
serve
as
primary
photoceptors
by
expressing
the
photopigment,
melanopsin,
and
also
relay
neurons
for
rod
cone
signals
en
route
to
brain,
in
both
cases
purpose
of
non-image
vision
well
aspects
image
vision.
So
far,
six
subtypes
ipRGCs
(M1
through
M6)
have
been
characterized.
Regarding
their
phototransduction
mechanisms,
we
previously
found
that,
unconventionally,
rhabdomeric
(microvillous)
ciliary
signaling
motifs
co-exist
within
a
given
M1-,
M2-,
M4-ipRGC,
with
first
mechanism
involving
PLCβ4
TRPC6,7
channels
second
cAMP
HCN
channels.
We
now
examined
M3-,
M5-,
M6-cells
that
each
cell
likewise
uses
pathways
phototransduction,
despite
differences
percentage
representation
pathway
ipRGC
subtype
bright-flash
responses
(and
saturated
except
M6-cells).
Generally,
M3-
M5-cells
show
quite
similar
kinetics
M2-responses,
M6-cell
resemble
broadly
those
M1-cells
although
much
lower
absolute
sensitivity
amplitude.
Therefore,
vision,
possess
same
mechanism(s)
even
though
they
do
not
microvilli
or
cilia
morphologically.
Annual Review of Vision Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 245 - 267
Published: May 17, 2023
We
live
on
a
planet
that
is
bathed
in
daily
and
seasonal
sunlight
cycles.
In
this
context,
terrestrial
life
forms
have
evolved
mechanisms
directly
harness
light
energy
(plants)
or
decode
information
for
adaptive
advantage.
animals,
the
main
sensors
are
family
of
G
protein-coupled
receptors
called
opsins.
Opsin
function
best
described
visual
sense.
However,
most
animals
also
use
opsins
extraocular
sensing
behavior
camouflage.
While
it
has
long
been
believed
mammals
do
not
an
capacity,
recent
evidence
suggests
otherwise.
Notably,
encephalopsin
(OPN3)
neuropsin
(OPN5)
both
known
to
mediate
mice.
Examples
mediation
include
photoentrainment
circadian
clocks
skin
(by
OPN5)
acute
light-dependent
regulation
metabolic
pathways
OPN3
OPN5).
This
review
summarizes
current
findings
expanding
field
photoreception
their
relevance
human
physiology.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: June 22, 2022
The
first
member
and
eponym
of
the
rhodopsin
family
was
identified
in
1930s
as
visual
pigment
rod
photoreceptor
cell
animal
retina.
It
found
to
be
a
membrane
protein,
owing
its
photosensitivity
presence
covalently
bound
chromophoric
group.
This
group,
derived
from
vitamin
A,
appropriately
dubbed
retinal.
In
1970s
microbial
counterpart
this
species
discovered
an
archaeon,
being
protein
also
harbouring
retinal
chromophore,
named
bacteriorhodopsin.
Since
their
discovery
photogenic
panorama
unfolded,
where
up
date
new
members
subspecies
with
variety
light-driven
functionality
have
been
added
family.
branch,
meanwhile
categorized
type-2
rhodopsins,
turned
out
form
large
subclass
superfamily
G
protein-coupled
receptors
are
essential
multiple
elements
light-dependent
sensory
physiology.
type-1
largely
function
ion
pumps
or
channels,
but
contain
sensory-active
enzyme-sustaining
subspecies.
review
we
will
follow
development
exciting
representative
number
highlights
present
prospect
extraordinary
future
potential.
Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
287, P. 121658 - 121658
Published: July 6, 2022
Pulsing
electromagnetic
fields
(PEMFs)
have
been
shown
to
promote
in
vitro
and
vivo
myogeneses
via
mitohormetic
survival
adaptations
of
which
secretome
activation
is
a
key
component.
A
single
10-min
exposure
donor
myoblast
cultures
1.5
mT
amplitude
PEMFs
produced
conditioned
media
(pCM)
capable
enhancing
the
myogenesis
recipient
similar
degree
as
direct
magnetic
exposure.
Downwardly-directed
greater
responses
than
upwardly-directed
adherent
fluid-suspended
myoblasts.
The
suspension
paradigm
allowed
for
rapid
concentrating
secreted
factors,
particularly
extracellular
vesicles.
brief
conditioning
basal
from
magnetically-stimulated
myoblasts
was
conferring
supplemented
with
fetal
bovine
serum
(5%).
Downward-directed
fields,
applied
directly
cells
or
form
pCM,
upregulated
protein
expression
TRPC
channels,
markers
cell
cycle
progression
myogenesis.
Direct
mild
oxidative
stress,
whereas
pCM
provision
did
not,
providing
advantage
on
cells.
Streptomycin,
TRP
channel
antagonist,
precluded
production
myogenic
pCM.
We
present
methodology
employing
non-invasive
PEMF-exposure
effectively
stimulate
release
commercial
clinical
exploitation.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 1176 - 1176
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Mitohormesis
is
a
process
whereby
mitochondrial
stress
responses,
mediated
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
act
cumulatively
to
either
instill
survival
adaptations
(low
ROS
levels)
or
produce
cell
damage
(high
levels).
The
mitohormetic
nature
of
extremely
low-frequency
electromagnetic
field
(ELF-EMF)
exposure
thus
makes
it
susceptible
extraneous
influences
that
also
impinge
on
production
and
contribute
the
collective
response.
Consequently,
magnetic
stimulation
paradigms
are
prone
experimental
variability
depending
diverse
circumstances.
failure,
inability,
control
for
these
factors
has
contributed
existing
discrepancies
between
published
reports
in
interpretations
made
from
results
generated
therein.
Confounding
environmental
include
ambient
fields,
temperature,
mechanical
environment,
conventional
use
aminoglycoside
antibiotics.
Biological
type
seeding
density
as
well
developmental,
inflammatory,
senescence
statuses
cells
depend
prior
handling
sample.
Technological
aspects
directionality,
uniformity,
amplitude,
duration
exposure.
All
will
exhibit
manifestations
at
level
culminate
unified
cellular
response
conjunction
with
Fortunately,
many
under
experimenter.
This
review
focus
delineating
areas
requiring
technical
biological
harmonization
assist
designing
therapeutic
strategies
more
clearly
defined
better
predicted
outcomes
improve
mechanistic
interpretation
data,
rather
than
precise
applications.
explore
underlying
similarities
other
forms
biophysical
stimuli,
such
mutually
induce
elevations
intracellular
calcium
prerequisite
outcome.
These
stimuli
commonly
invoke
activity
transient
receptor
potential
cation
channel
classes,
TRPC1.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 231 - 231
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
The
cryptochromes
are
flavoproteins
that
either
individually
or
synergistically
respond
to
light
and
magnetic
field
directionality
as
well
implicated
in
circadian
rhythm
entrainment
development.
Single
brief
exposures
(10
min)
low
energy
(1.5
mT)
pulsed
electromagnetic
fields
(PEMFs)
were
previously
shown
enhance
myogenesis
by
stimulating
transient
receptor
potential
canonical
1
(TRPC1)-mediated
Ca2+
entry,
whereby
downwardly
directed
produced
greater
myogenic
enhancement
than
upwardly
fields.
Here,
we
show
growth
the
dark
results
myoblasts
losing
their
sensitivity
both
exposure
directionality.
By
contrast,
overexpressing
silencing
cryptochrome
regulator
2
(CRY2)
enhances
reduces
PEMF
responses,
respectively,
under
conditions
of
ambient
light.
Reducing
cellular
flavin
adenine
dinucleotide
(FAD)
content
riboflavin
kinase
(RFK)
attenuated
responsiveness
PEMFs
inhibited
selectivity
for
direction.
upregulation
TRPC1
cell
cycle
regulatory
proteins
typically
observed
response
was
instead
fields,
darkness,
shielding,
CRY2
RFK.
A
physical
interaction
between
detected
using
coimmunoprecipitation
immunofluorescence,
revealing
co-translocation
into
nucleus
after
exposure.
These
implicate
an
identified
TRPC1-dependent
magnetotransduction
cascade.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(1), P. 111444 - 111444
Published: Oct. 1, 2022
Contagious
itch
behavior
informs
conspecifics
of
adverse
environment
and
is
crucial
for
the
survival
social
animals.
Gastrin-releasing
peptide
(GRP)
its
receptor
(GRPR)
in
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
(SCN)
hypothalamus
mediates
contagious
mice.
Here,
we
show
that
intrinsically
photosensitive
retina
ganglion
cells
(ipRGCs)
convey
visual
information,
independently
melanopsin,
from
to
GRP
neurons
via
PACAP-PAC1R
signaling.
Moreover,
GRPR
relay
information
paraventricular
thalamus
(PVT).
Surprisingly,
neither
cortex
nor
superior
colliculus
involved
itch.
In
vivo
calcium
imaging
extracellular
recordings
reveal
itch-specific
neural
dynamics
neurons.
Thus,
propose
retina-ipRGC-SCN-PVT
pathway
constitutes
a
previously
unknown
probably
evolved
motion
vision
encodes
salient
environmental
cues
enables
animals
imitate
behaviors
as
an
anticipatory
mechanism
cope
with
conditions.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 956 - 956
Published: Aug. 12, 2023
Muscle
function
reflects
muscular
mitochondrial
status,
which,
in
turn,
is
an
adaptive
response
to
physical
activity,
representing
improvements
energy
production
for
de
novo
biosynthesis
or
metabolic
efficiency.
Differences
muscle
performance
are
manifestations
of
the
expression
distinct
contractile-protein
isoforms
and
mitochondrial-energy
substrate
utilization.
Powerful
contractures
require
immediate
from
carbohydrates
outside
mitochondria
that
exhaust
rapidly.
Sustained
contractions
aerobic
fatty
acids
by
slower
produces
less
force.
These
two
patterns
force
generation
broadly
classified
as
glycolytic
oxidative,
respectively,
disparate
levels
increased
contractile
protein
production,
be
effectively
executed.
Glycolytic
muscle,
hence,
tends
towards
fibre
hypertrophy,
whereas
oxidative
fibres
more
disposed
content
efficiency,
rather
than
hypertrophy.
Although
developmentally
predetermined
classes
exist,
a
degree
functional
plasticity
persists
across
all
muscles
post-birth
can
modulated
exercise
generally
results
increase
character
muscle.
Oxidative
most
strongly
correlated
with
organismal
balance
longevity
because
propensity
fatty-acid
oxidation
associated
anti-inflammatory
ramifications
which
occur
at
expense
glycolytic-muscle
development
This
muscle-class
size
disparity
often
odds
common
expectations
mass
should
scale
positively
improved
health
longevity.
Brief
magnetic-field
activation
pool
has
been
shown
recapitulate
key
aspects
oxidative-muscle
phenotype
similar
hallmarks.
review
discusses
genetic
cascades
invoked
endurance
therapy
potential
physiological
differences
regards
human
Future
studies
examining
consequences
warranted.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 4877 - 4877
Published: April 30, 2024
Alterations
in
intraocular
and
external
pressure
critically
involve
the
pathogenesis
of
glaucoma,
traumatic
retinal
injury
(TRI),
other
disorders,
neurons
have
been
reported
to
express
multiple
mechanical-sensitive
channels
(MSCs)
recent
decades.
However,
role
MSCs
visual
functions
pressure-related
conditions
has
unclear.
This
review
will
focus
on
variety
functional
significance
permeable
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