Physiological Correlates of Hypnotizability: Neural Mechanisms of Hypnosis and Prognostic Role in Medicine DOI Open Access
Eleonora Malloggi, Enrica L. Santarcangelo

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Studies in the field of experimental hypnosis highlighted role hypnotizability physiological variability general population. It is associated, fact, with a few differences which are observable ordinary state consciousness and absence suggestions. The aim present scoping review summarizing them, indicate their relevance to neural mechanisms prognosis treatment medical conditions. Individuals high, medium low scores display different cerebral functional – i.e., equivalence between imagery perception/action, excitability motor cortex, interoceptive accuracy - possibly related brain structural characteristics -, control blood supply at peripheral level, likely due availability endothelial nitric oxide. These reviewed support idea participation hypnotic behaviour prognostic therapeutic usefulness

Language: Английский

Microglia-Associated Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Therapeutic Potential DOI Creative Commons
Siddharth Shah, Hritvik Jain

Neuroglia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 452 - 466

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

Background: Neuroinflammation has long been implicated in the progression of amyloid beta (Aβ) accumulation and decline cognitive function Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The phenotype balance between A1 (toxic) A2 (safe) microglial phenotypes to toxic illness AD become a hot research topic at present. Currently, many transcription factors, downstream signaling pathways, molecular mechanisms that regulate polarization microglia are being explored. Furthermore, may also exert complex role through transformation Aβ plaques or debris clearance, reflected phagocytosis. One mediators neuroinflammation is activated microglia. Therefore, regulation be key successfully treating AD. Methods: This paper review article. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, meeting abstracts were searched up 2024 for studies Disease. Systematic information retrieval was performed, appropriate isolated based on important available studies. from each articles understood extracted form database. Results: similar neuropathological results several animals cases show possibility implementing microglia-related changes as an earlier diagnostic marker humans. gene sets identified various transcriptomic further foster this avenue by offering potential targets therapeutic development. Substantial evidence, both vitro vivo, suggested loss normal activation contribute neurodegeneration Conclusions: Promoting restoring towards thus represent effective strategy ameliorating progressive neurocognitive impairments. Multiple suggest microglia-associated special stage could protective, and, therefore, intervention should delicate so beneficial response retained.

Language: Английский

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Physiological Correlates of Hypnotizability: Hypnotic Behaviour and Prognostic Role in Medicine DOI Creative Commons
Eleonora Malloggi, Enrica L. Santarcangelo

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 1632 - 1632

Published: Nov. 24, 2023

Studies in the field of experimental hypnosis highlighted role hypnotizability physiological variability general population. It is associated, fact, with a few differences which are observable ordinary state consciousness and absence suggestions. The aim present scoping review summarizing them indicate their relevance to neural mechanisms prognosis treatment medical conditions. Individuals high, medium low scores display different cerebral functional differences-i.e., equivalence between imagery perception/action, excitability motor cortex, interoceptive accuracy-possibly related brain structural characteristics, control blood supply at peripheral level, likely due availability endothelial nitric oxide. These reviewed support idea participation hypnotic behaviour prognostic therapeutic usefulness

Language: Английский

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5

Mouse maternal odontogenic infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis induces cognitive decline in offspring DOI Creative Commons

Eri Ishida,

Hisako Furusho, Ting‐Yi Renn

et al.

Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Aug. 11, 2023

Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), a major periodontal pathogen, causes intrauterine infection/inflammation. Offspring exposed to infection/inflammation have an increased risk of neurological disorders, regardless gestational age. However, the relationship between maternal periodontitis and offspring functional/histological changes in brain has not yet been elucidated.In this study, we used mouse model investigate effects odontogenic infection P. on behavior tissue.The step-through passive avoidance test showed that latency acquisition trial was significantly shorter group (p < 0.05), but no difference spontaneous motor/exploratory parameters by open-field test. diffusely distributed throughout brain, especially hippocampus. In hippocampus amygdala, numbers neuron cells cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element binding protein-positive were reduced whereas number ionized calcium adapter protein 1-positive microglia 0.05). hippocampus, glial fibrillary acidic astrocytes also 0.05).The gingivalis-infected mothers cognitive function. Neurodegeneration/neuroinflammation amygdala may be caused infection, which is maternally transmitted. The importance eliminating gingivalis-odontogenic before or during gestation maintenance healthy function should addressed near future.

Language: Английский

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Herbal medicines in Alzheimer’s disease and the involvement of gut microbiota DOI Creative Commons
Mingli Liu,

Tuming Li,

Huazheng Liang

et al.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: July 16, 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive impairment. It severely affects the quality of life victims. The prevalence AD has been increasing in recent years. Therefore, it great importance to elucidate pathogenic mechanism search for effective therapeutic approaches. Gut microbiota dysbiosis, an altered state gut microbiota, well known its involvement pathogenesis AD. Much effort made searching approaches capable modulating composition Herbal medicines have attracted extensive attention decades prevention treatment Here, we gave overview research progress on modulatory effects herbal formulae as possible beneficial AD, which may provide new insights into discovery anti-AD agents their potential through microbiota.

Language: Английский

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Microglia-Associated Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease DOI Open Access
Siddharth Shah, Hritvik Jain

Published: July 22, 2024

Background: Neuroinflammation has long been implicated in the progression of amyloid beta (Aβ) accumulation and decline cognitive function Alzheimer&#039;s disease (AD). Currently, many transcription factors, downstream signaling pathways, molecular mechanisms that regulate polarization microglia have explored. Furthermore, may also exert a complex role AD through transformation Aβ plaques or debris clearance, reflected phagocytosis. One mediators neuroinflammation is activated microglia. Therefore, regulation microglial be key to successfully treating AD. Methods: This review article. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, research meeting abstracts were searched up 2024 for studies Disease. Systematic information retrieval was performed appropriate isolated based on important available studies. The from each articles un-derstood extracted form database. Results: similar neuropathological results between several animals cases show possibility implement microglia-related changes as an earlier diagnostic marker humans. gene sets identified various transcriptomic further foster this avenue by offering potential targets therapeutic development. Multiple suggest microglia-associated at special stage could protective, there-fore, intervention should delicate so beneficial response retained. Conclusion: phenotype balance A1 (toxic) A2 (safe) phenotypes toxic illness become hot topic present. Substantial evidence, both vitro vivo, suggested loss normal activation contribute neurodegeneration Promoting restoring mi-croglia towards thus represent effective strategy ame-liorating progressive neurocognitive impairments.

Language: Английский

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1

Application of Metagenomics Sequencing in a Patient with Dementia: A New Case Report DOI Open Access

M. Minelli,

Federico Anaclerio,

Dario Calisi

et al.

Genes, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 1089 - 1089

Published: Aug. 18, 2024

(1) Background: The study of the microbiome is crucial for its role in major systemic diseases, particular oral and gut microbiota. In recent years, microorganisms correlated, example, with neurodegenerative disease has increased prospect a possible link between microbiota brain. Here, we report new case concerning patient who was initially evaluated genetically dementia late-onset dyskinesia, later tested 16S metagenomics sequencing. (2) Methods: Starting from buccal swab, extracted bacterial DNA then performed NGS sequencing based on amplification hypervariable regions rRNA gene bacteria. (3) Results: revealed presence Spirochaetes phylum, pathogenic bacterium generally known to be capable migrating Central Nervous System. (4) Conclusions: Oral infections, as our results suggest, could contributing factors various conditions.

Language: Английский

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The brain-gut axis: communication mechanisms and the role of the microbiome as a neuroprotective factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases: A literature overview DOI Creative Commons

mgr Natalia Białoń,

dr hab. n. o zdr. Dariusz Górka,

mgr Mikołaj Górka

et al.

AIMS neuroscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 289 - 311

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

<p>The study of the brain-gut axis and its impact on cognitive function in development neurodegenerative diseases is a very timely topic interest to researchers. This review summarizes information basic mechanisms gut-brain communication. We then discuss roles gut microbiome as neuroprotective factor neurodegeneration. The microbiota extremely important maintaining body's homeostasis, shaping human immune system proper functioning brain. intestinal microflora affects processes neuroplasticity, synaptogenesis, neuronal regeneration. aims explain changes composition bacterial population among patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's multiple sclerosis. Abnormalities are also noted stress, depression, or autism spectrum development. New observations psychobiotic supplementation alleviating symptoms presented.</p>

Language: Английский

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β-Amyloids and Immune Responses Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease DOI Creative Commons

Elizaveta A Kolobova,

Irina Yu. Petrushanko, Vladimir A. Mitkevich

et al.

Cells, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(19), P. 1624 - 1624

Published: Sept. 28, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with the accumulation of β-amyloids (Aβs) and formation Aβ plaques in brain. Various structural forms isoforms Aβs that have variable propensities for oligomerization toxicity may differentially affect development AD been identified. In addition, there evidence are engaged complex interactions innate adaptive immune systems, both which also play a role regulation onset progression. this review, we discuss what currently known about intricate interplay between response to more in-depth focus on possible roles B cells pathogenesis AD.

Language: Английский

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From Oral Hygiene to Cognitive Health: Examining the Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer's DOI Open Access

Yann Nobre Viana,

Richelly Maria Rodrigues Holanda,

Matéus Simplício Araújo

et al.

Archives of Current Research International, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(5), P. 557 - 582

Published: June 11, 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to review the literature in an integrative way, looking for scientific evidence see if there is a relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and Alzheimer's (AD). Study Design: Review integrative. Methodology: search carried out on VHL Regional Portal with articles published English, Spanish Portuguese. 169 were found 2021 2023. Of total, 106 excluded, 5 being duplicates 101 not meeting inclusion criteria. studies analyzed, most report association PD AD, Phorphyromonas gingivalis (PG) as common pathogen both conditions. Results: results revealed four aspects: a) PG other periodontopathogens (PP) play role systemic inflammation process that accelerates onset progression AD; b) even given link oral-brain aetiological axis hypothesis brain degeneration syndrome such it still necessary further investigate PP (multimicrobial hypothesis) pathogenesis worsening c) represents factor AD via induced pathogenic bacteria, since these individuals may have poor oral hygiene care, due forgetfulness or less manual dexterity; d) Age gender are important variables consider when assessing AD. Conclusion: Thus, we can infer despite number observed through review, enough research high level association. new greater methodological rigor terms methods applied criteria diagnosing pathologies need be order obtain better understanding

Language: Английский

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BGMDB: A curated database linking gut microbiota dysbiosis to brain disorders DOI Open Access
Kai Shi,

Pengyang Zhao,

Lin Li

et al.

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 25, 2024

Abstract The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in human health by modulating physiological homeostasis and influencing the pathogenesis of various diseases. Recent studies have underscored close relationship between neurotransmitters, which act as communication mediators brain, development treatment multiple brain disorders. Despite these advances, intricate interactions diseases remain largely unexplored extensive biomedical literature. There is notable absence structured database focusing on microbiota-brain disease associations. Introducing BGMDB (Brain Disease Gut Microbiota Database), meticulously curated designed to provide experimentally supported connections current version extensively covers 1,419 associations involving 609 43 diseases, including 184 specific association triplets linking among six neurotransmitters. Noteworthy that integrates gene data related from gutMGene database. Brain region microbial networks are introduced investigate potential common genetic relationships changes. Each entry offers detailed insights into associations, particular implicated, involved microbiota, neurotransmitter, concise description relevant literature references. To facilitate easier access information for provides enhanced graphical query options address biologically pertinent inquiries. Additionally, user-friendly interface allows users browse, retrieve, download entries conveniently. serves valuable resource investigating microbes associated with Access through http://43.139.38.118:8080/demo02/ .

Language: Английский

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