Cell Death and Differentiation,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
23(9), P. 1502 - 1514
Published: April 8, 2016
Newly
generated
neurons
pass
through
a
series
of
well-defined
developmental
stages,
which
allow
them
to
integrate
into
existing
neuronal
circuits.
After
exit
from
the
cell
cycle,
postmitotic
undergo
migration,
axonal
elongation,
axon
pruning,
dendrite
morphogenesis
and
synaptic
maturation
plasticity.
Lack
global
metabolic
analysis
during
early
cortical
development
led
us
explore
role
cellular
metabolism
mitochondrial
biology
ex
vivo
differentiation
primary
neurons.
Unexpectedly,
we
observed
huge
increase
in
biogenesis.
Changes
mass,
morphology
function
were
correlated
with
upregulation
master
regulators
biogenesis,
TFAM
PGC-1α.
Concomitant
an
glucose
differentiation,
was
linked
uptake
enhanced
GLUT3
mRNA
expression
platelet
isoform
phosphofructokinase
1
(PFKp)
protein
expression.
In
addition,
glutamate-glutamine
also
increased
We
identified
PI3K-Akt-mTOR
signalling
as
critical
regulator
energy
Selective
pharmacological
inhibition
these
pathways
indicate
existence
checkpoint
that
need
be
satisfied
order
differentiation.
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
38(3), P. 579 - 593
Published: June 16, 2017
Brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
is
one
of
the
most
widely
distributed
and
extensively
studied
neurotrophins
in
mammalian
brain.
Among
its
prominent
functions,
can
mention
control
neuronal
glial
development,
neuroprotection,
modulation
both
short-
long-lasting
synaptic
interactions,
which
are
critical
for
cognition
memory.
A
wide
spectrum
processes
controlled
by
BDNF,
sometimes
contradictory
effects
action
be
explained
based
on
specific
pattern
synthesis,
comprising
several
intermediate
biologically
active
isoforms
that
bind
to
different
types
receptor,
triggering
signaling
pathways.
The
functions
BDNF
must
discussed
close
relation
stage
brain
cellular
components
nervous
tissue,
as
well
molecular
mechanisms
signal
transduction
activated
under
physiological
pathological
conditions.
In
this
review,
we
briefly
summarize
current
state
knowledge
regarding
impact
regulation
neurophysiological
processes.
importance
future
studies
aimed
at
disclosing
activation
pathways,
neuro-
gliogenesis,
plasticity
highlighted.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
23(11), P. 3170 - 3182
Published: June 1, 2018
Atrophy
of
neurons
in
the
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
plays
a
key
role
pathophysiology
depression
and
related
disorders.
The
ability
to
promote
both
structural
functional
plasticity
PFC
has
been
hypothesized
underlie
fast-acting
antidepressant
properties
dissociative
anesthetic
ketamine.
Here,
we
report
that,
like
ketamine,
serotonergic
psychedelics
are
capable
robustly
increasing
neuritogenesis
and/or
spinogenesis
vitro
vivo.
These
changes
neuronal
structure
accompanied
by
increased
synapse
number
function,
as
measured
fluorescence
microscopy
electrophysiology.
induced
appear
result
from
stimulation
TrkB,
mTOR,
5-HT2A
signaling
pathways
could
possibly
explain
clinical
effectiveness
these
compounds.
Our
results
underscore
therapeutic
potential
and,
importantly,
identify
several
lead
scaffolds
for
medicinal
chemistry
efforts
focused
on
developing
plasticity-promoting
compounds
safe,
effective,
treatments
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(20), P. 7777 - 7777
Published: Oct. 21, 2020
Brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
is
one
of
the
most
distributed
and
extensively
studied
neurotrophins
in
mammalian
brain.
BDNF
signals
through
tropomycin
receptor
kinase
B
(TrkB)
low
affinity
p75
neurotrophin
(p75NTR).
plays
an
important
role
proper
growth,
development,
plasticity
glutamatergic
GABAergic
synapses
modulation
neuronal
differentiation,
it
influences
serotonergic
dopaminergic
neurotransmission.
acts
as
paracrine
autocrine
factor,
on
both
pre-synaptic
post-synaptic
target
sites.
It
crucial
transformation
synaptic
activity
into
long-term
memories.
considered
instructive
mediator
functional
structural
central
nervous
system
(CNS),
influencing
dendritic
spines
and,
at
least
hippocampus,
adult
neurogenesis.
Changes
rate
neurogenesis
spine
density
can
influence
several
forms
learning
memory
contribute
to
depression-like
behaviors.
The
possible
roles
highlighted
this
review
focus
effect
antidepressant
therapies
BDNF-mediated
plasticity.
Moreover,
we
will
data
that
illustrate
a
potent
protective
able
confer
protection
against
neurodegeneration,
particular
Alzheimer’s
disease.
Finally,
give
evidence
how
involvement
pathogenesis
brain
glioblastoma
has
emerged,
thus
opening
new
avenues
for
treatment
deadly
cancer.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2009,
Volume and Issue:
29(21), P. 6964 - 6972
Published: May 27, 2009
Understanding
molecular
mechanisms
mediating
epileptogenesis
is
critical
for
developing
more
effective
therapies
epilepsy.
We
recently
found
that
the
mammalian
target
of
rapamycin
(mTOR)
signaling
pathway
involved
in
epileptogenesis,
and
mTOR
inhibitors
prevent
epilepsy
a
mouse
model
tuberous
sclerosis
complex.
Here,
we
investigated
potential
role
rat
temporal
lobe
initiated
by
status
epilepticus.
Acute
kainate-induced
seizures
resulted
biphasic
activation
pathway,
as
evident
an
increase
phospho-S6
(P-S6)
expression.
An
initial
rise
P-S6
expression
started
approximately
1
h
after
seizure
onset,
peaked
at
3-6
h,
returned
to
baseline
24
both
hippocampus
neocortex,
reflecting
widespread
stimulation
acute
activity.
After
resolution
epilepticus,
second
was
observed
only,
which
3
d,
5-10
persisted
several
weeks
kainate
injection,
correlating
with
development
chronic
within
hippocampus.
The
inhibitor
rapamycin,
administered
before
kainate,
blocked
phases
seizure-induced
decreased
neuronal
cell
death,
neurogenesis,
mossy
fiber
sprouting,
spontaneous
Late
treatment,
termination
phase
reduced
sprouting
but
not
neurogenesis
or
death.
These
findings
indicate
mediates
have
antiepileptogenic
effects
this
model.