Acta Physiologica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
238(1)
Published: March 23, 2023
Abstract
The
global
north
is
facing
an
unprecedented
rise
in
the
prevalence
of
neurodegenerative
diseases.
increasing
incidence
Parkinson's
disease
being
referred
to
as
a
pandemic.
reason
for
enormous
increase
only
partly
understood.
Lifestyle
factors
are
known
play
role,
but
they
alone
cannot
account
surge.
One
factor
that—although
recognized
important—has
not
been
explored
detail
so
far
influence
circadian
rhythms.
Sleep
and
rhythm
disruption
key
neurodegeneration,
their
occurrence
during
early
stages
suggests
causal
role
pathogenesis.
Isolated
rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
sleep
behavior
disorder
(iRBD)
has
identified
prodromal
state
α‐synucleinopathies,
such
disease,
Lewy
body
dementia,
multiple
system
atrophy
offering
window
insights
into
development
these
Even
though
REM
most
pronounced,
driven
modulated
by
timing
system,
specific
abnormalities
have
described
iRBD.
Novel
experimental
clinical
approaches
exploiting
molecular
circuitry
underlying
timekeeping
hold
promise
disentangle
some
pathophysiologic
mechanisms
α‐synucleinopathies.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
on
disruptions
α‐synucleinopathies
with
emphasis
aspects
therapeutic
potentials.
These
might
contribute
our
understanding
pathogenesis
diseases
may
allow
interventions
addressing
disturbed
at
stage
disease.
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
38(3), P. 217 - 245
Published: April 24, 2018
Abstract
Purpose
Despite
extensive
research,
mechanisms
regulating
postnatal
eye
growth
and
those
responsible
for
ametropias
are
poorly
understood.
With
the
marked
recent
increases
in
myopia
prevalence,
robust
biologically‐based
clinical
therapies
to
normalize
refractive
development
childhood
needed.
Here,
we
review
classic
contemporary
literature
about
how
circadian
biology
might
provide
clues
develop
a
framework
improve
understanding
of
etiology,
possibly
lead
rational
approaches
ameliorate
errors
developing
children.
Recent
findings
Increasing
evidence
implicates
diurnal
rhythms
error
development.
In
both
humans
animals,
ocular
length
other
anatomical
physiological
features
undergo
oscillations.
Systemically,
such
primarily
generated
by
‘master
clock’
surpachiasmatic
nucleus,
which
receives
input
from
intrinsically
photosensitive
retinal
ganglion
cells
(ip
RGC
s)
through
activation
photopigment
melanopsin.
The
retina
also
has
an
endogenous
clock.
laboratory
animals
experimental
myopia,
oscillations
parameters
perturbed.
Retinal
signaling
is
now
believed
influence
development;
dopamine,
important
neurotransmitter
found
retina,
not
only
entrains
intrinsic
light:dark
cycle,
but
it
modulates
Circadian
clocks
comprise
transcription/translation
feedback
control
mechanism
utilizing
so‐called
clock
genes
that
have
been
associated
with
ametropias.
Contemporary
research
reviving
ideas
first
proposed
nineteenth
century
light
exposures
impact
refraction
As
result,
properties
ambient
lighting
being
investigated
areas
medical
science,
dysregulation
thought
many
non‐ocular
disorders,
likely
because
patterns
modern
artificial
exert
adverse
effects
on
pacemakers.
How,
or
if,
contribute
known.
Summary
premise
this
could
be
productive
area
worthy
increased
investigation,
improved
therapeutic
interventions.
Science,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
360(6396), P. 1447 - 1451
Published: June 28, 2018
The
retina,
which
processes
visual
information
and
sends
it
to
the
brain,
is
an
excellent
model
for
studying
neural
circuitry.
It
has
been
probed
extensively
ex
vivo
but
refractory
chronic
in
electrophysiology.
We
report
a
nonsurgical
method
achieve
chronically
stable
recordings
from
single
retinal
ganglion
cells
(RGCs)
awake
mice.
developed
noncoaxial
intravitreal
injection
scheme
injected
mesh
electronics
unrolls
inside
eye
conformally
coats
highly
curved
retina
without
compromising
normal
functions.
allows
16-channel
multiple
types
of
RGCs
with
responses
stimuli
at
least
2
weeks,
reveals
circadian
rhythms
RGC
over
day/night
cycles.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
32(15)
Published: July 12, 2019
Advances
in
printing
materials
and
techniques
for
flexible
hybrid
electronics
the
domain
of
connected
healthcare
have
enabled
rapid
development
innovative
body-interfaced
health
monitoring
systems
at
a
tremendous
pace.
Thin,
flexible,
stretchable
biosensors
that
are
printed
on
biocompatible
soft
substrate
provide
ability
to
noninvasively
unobtrusively
integrate
with
human
body
continuous
early
detection
diseases
other
conditions
affecting
well
being.
Hybrid
integration
such
extremely
well-established
silicon-based
microcircuit
chips
offers
viable
route
in-sensor
data
processing
wireless
transmission
many
medical
clinical
settings.
Here,
set
advanced
is
summarized,
covering
diverse
aspects
ranging
from
active
electronic
process
capability,
their
use
skin
eye-interfaced
different
levels
complexity.
Essential
components
devices,
including
constituent
biomaterials,
structural
layouts,
assembly
methods,
power
configurations,
outlined
discussed
categorized
manner
tailored
specific
needs.
Perspectives
benefits
challenges
these
basic
applied
biomedical
research
presented
discussed.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: April 6, 2018
Pediatric
Acute-onset
Neuropsychiatric
Syndrome
(PANS)
and
Autoimmune
Disorder
Associated
with
Streptococcal
Infections
(PANDAS)
are
conditions
that
impair
brain
normal
neurologic
function,
resulting
in
the
sudden
onset
of
tics,
obsessive
compulsive
disorder,
other
behavioral
symptoms.
Recent
studies
have
emphasized
crosstalk
between
gut
brain,
highlighting
how
composition
can
influence
behavior
functions.
Thus,
present
study
investigates
relationship
PANS/PANDAS
microbiota
ecology.
The
a
cohort
30
patients
was
analyzed
compared
to
control
subjects
using
16S
rRNA-based
metagenomics.
Data
were
for
their
α
β
diversity;
differences
bacterial
distribution
detected
by
Wilcoxon
LEfSe
tests,
while
metabolic
profile
predicted
via
PICRUSt
software.
These
analyses
demonstrate
presence
an
altered
community
structure
respect
controls.
In
particular,
ecological
analysis
revealed
two
main
clusters
based
on
age
range.
avoid
bias,
data
from
controls
split
into
groups:
4
8
years
old
>
9
old.
younger
group
characterized
strong
increase
Bacteroidetes;
Bacteroides,
Odoribacter,
Oscillospira
identified
as
potential
microbial
biomarkers
this
type.
Moreover,
exhibited
several
pathways
concerning
modulation
antibody
response
inflammation
within
well
decrease
involved
function
(i.e.
SCFA,
D-alanine
tyrosine
metabolism,
dopamine
pathway).
older
displayed
less
uniform
profile,
thus
impairing
identification
distinct
biomarkers.
Finally,
Pearsons'
bacteria
anti-streptolysin
O-titer
reveled
negative
correlation
genera
belonging
Firmicutes
phylum
O
positive
observed
Odoribacter.
conclusion,
suggests
streptococcal
infections
alter
communities
leading
pro-inflammatory
status
through
selection
specific
strains
associated
immune
activation.
findings
highlight
possibility
studying
disorder
might
led
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(17)
Published: March 22, 2021
Abstract
Organic
neuromorphic
devices
and
sensors
that
mimic
the
functions
of
chemical
synapses
sensory
perception
in
humans
have
received
much
attention
for
next‐generation
computing
integrated
logic
circuits.
Despite
recent
advances,
organic
artificial
capable
detecting
both
neurotransmitters
liquid
environments
light
are
not
reported.
Herein,
inspired
by
hippocampal
synapses,
a
dual‐gate
synaptic
transistor
platform
with
photoconductive
polymer
semiconductor,
ferroelectric
insulator
P(VDF‐TrFE),
an
extended‐gate
electrode
functionalized
boronic
acid
is
developed
to
simultaneously
detect
neurotransmitter
dopamine
light.
The
enables
memory
consolidation
upon
repetitive
exposure
polychromatic
light,
exhibiting
effectively
modulated
postsynaptic
currents.
This
proof‐of‐concept
hippocampal‐synapse‐mimetic
system
combining
sensor
photosensor
opens
new
possibilities
developing
low‐power
multisensors
light‐induced
consolidative
can
also
contribute
development
human–machine
interfaces.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2022
The
use
of
animals
as
models
human
physiology
is,
and
has
been
for
many
years,
an
indispensable
tool
understanding
the
mechanisms
disease.
In
Parkinson's
disease,
various
mouse
form
cornerstone
these
investigations.
Early
were
developed
to
reflect
traditional
histological
features
motor
symptoms
However,
it
is
important
that
accurately
encompass
facets
disease
allow
comprehensive
mechanistic
translational
significance.
Circadian
rhythm
sleep
issues
are
tightly
correlated
often
arise
prior
presentation
typical
deficits.
It
essential
used
understand
dysfunctions
in
circadian
rhythms
sleep,
both
facilitate
investigations
into
interplay
between
assist
development
rhythm-facing
therapeutic
treatments.
This
review
describes
extent
which
genetically-
neurotoxically-induced
murine
abnormalities
observed
clinic.
Schizophrenia,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: March 21, 2022
Abstract
Visual
perception
is
one
of
the
basic
tools
for
exploring
world.
However,
in
schizophrenia,
this
modality
disrupted.
So
far,
there
has
been
no
clear
answer
as
to
whether
disruption
occurs
primarily
within
brain
or
precortical
areas
visual
(the
retina,
pathways,
and
lateral
geniculate
nucleus
[LGN]).
A
web-based
comprehensive
search
peer-reviewed
journals
was
conducted
based
on
various
keyword
combinations
including
saliency,
cognition,
LGN.
Articles
were
chosen
with
respect
topic
relevance.
Searched
databases
included
Google
Scholar,
PubMed,
Web
Science.
This
review
describes
circuit
key
changes
biochemistry
pathophysiology
that
affect
creation
characteristics
retinal
signal
well
its
subsequent
modulation
processing
other
parts
circuit.
Changes
misinterpretation
stimuli
associated
them
may,
a
result,
contribute
development
schizophrenic
disease.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(5), P. 2778 - 2778
Published: March 3, 2022
Life
on
earth
has
evolved
under
the
influence
of
regularly
recurring
changes
in
environment,
such
as
24
h
light/dark
cycle.
Consequently,
organisms
have
developed
endogenous
clocks,
generating
(circadian)
rhythms
that
serve
to
anticipate
these
rhythmic
changes.
In
addition
circadian
rhythms,
which
persist
constant
conditions
and
can
be
entrained
environmental
light
drives
behavior
brain
function,
especially
nocturnal
laboratory
rodents.
recent
decades,
research
made
great
advances
elucidation
molecular
clockwork
perception.
This
review
summarizes
role
clock
with
a
focus
complex
interaction
between
different
components
mammalian
system.
Furthermore,
chronodisruption
consequence
at
night,
genetic
manipulation,
neurodegenerative
diseases
is
briefly
discussed.