Journal of Pharmacological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Object
recognition
memory
is
an
animal's
ability
to
discriminate
between
novel
and
familiar
items
supported
by
neural
activities
in
not
only
the
perirhinal
cortex
but
also
hippocampus
prefrontal
cortex.
Since
we
previously
demonstrated
that
ramelteon
enhanced
object
mice,
sought
correlates
of
improvement.
We
recorded
activity
mice
while
they
performed
a
task.
found
theta
oscillations
were
when
ramelteon-treated
explored
both
objects.
Moreover,
showed
high
coherence
phases
at
low
gamma
frequencies
assume
enhancement
indicative
increased
cholinergic
melatonin
receptor
activation.
High
hippocampal
network
sampling
objects
suggests
better
cognitive
operations
for
discrimination
novelty
familiarity.
The
current
study
sheds
light
upon
physiological
consequences
activation,
further
contributing
improved
functions.
Reviews in the Neurosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Abstract
Fast
spiking
parvalbumin
(PV)
interneuron
is
an
inhibitory
gamma-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA)ergic
diffused
in
different
brain
networks,
including
the
cortex
and
hippocampus.
As
a
key
component
of
PV
interneurons
collaborate
fundamental
functions
such
as
learning
memory
by
regulating
excitation
inhibition
(E/I)
balance
generating
gamma
oscillations.
The
unique
characteristics
interneurons,
like
their
high
metabolic
demands
long
branching
axons,
make
them
too
vulnerable
to
stressors.
Neuroinflammation
one
most
significant
stressors
that
have
adverse,
long-lasting
impact
on
interneurons.
affects
through
specialized
inflammatory
pathways
triggered
cytokines
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)
interleukin
6
(IL-6).
crucial
cells
neuroinflammation,
microglia,
also
play
role.
destructive
effect
inflammation
can
comprehensive
effects
cause
neurological
disorders
schizophrenia,
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
bipolar
disorder.
In
this
article,
we
provide
review
mechanisms
which
neuroinflammation
leads
hypofunction
these
diseases.
integrated
knowledge
about
role
cognitive
networks
involved
impairment
pathology
diseases
help
us
with
better
therapeutic
interventions.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 321 - 321
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Perineuronal
nets
(PNNs)
are
specialized
extracellular
matrix
structures
that
predominantly
surround
inhibitory
neurons
in
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
They
have
been
identified
as
crucial
regulators
of
synaptic
plasticity
and
neuronal
excitability.
This
literature
review
aims
to
summarize
current
state
knowledge
about
PNNs,
their
molecular
composition
structure,
well
functional
roles
involvement
neurological
diseases.
Furthermore,
future
directions
PNN
research
proposed,
therapeutic
potential
targeting
PNNs
develop
novel
treatment
options
for
various
disorders
is
explored.
emphasizes
importance
CNS
physiology
pathology
underscores
need
further
this
area.
European Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
61(5)
Published: March 1, 2025
Levodopa
provides
effective
symptomatic
treatment
for
Parkinson's
disease.
However,
nonmotor
symptoms
are
often
insufficiently
relieved,
and
its
long-term
use
is
complicated
by
motor
fluctuations
dyskinesia.
To
clarify
mechanisms
of
levodopa-induced
dyskinesia
pharmacological
interventions
aimed
at
reducing
dyskinetic
symptoms,
we
have
here
characterized
the
neurophysiological
activity
patterns
in
sensorimotor
cognitive-limbic
circuits
rats,
comparing
effects
amantadine,
pimavanserin,
novel
prospective
antidyskinetic
antipsychotic
mesdopetam.
Parallel
recordings
local
field
potentials
from
11
cortical
subcortical
regions
revealed
suppression
narrowband
gamma
oscillations
(NBGs)
structures
amantadine
mesdopetam
conjunction
with
alleviation
signs.
Concomitant
were
not
directly
linked
to
affected
treatments
same
extent,
although
treatment-induced
reductions
functional
coupling
observed
both
circuits,
parallel.
In
a
broad
frequency
spectrum
(1-200
Hz),
displayed
greater
similarities
pimavanserin
than
amantadine.
These
findings
point
reduction
NBGs
as
valuable
biomarker
characterization
provide
systems-level
mechanistic
insights
into
efficacy
mesdopetam,
potential
additional
benefits
Parkinson's-related
psychosis.
Journal of Central Nervous System Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: March 1, 2025
Cognitive
impairment
encompasses
a
spectrum
of
disorders
marked
by
acquired
deficits
in
cognitive
function,
potentially
leading
to
diminished
daily
functioning
and
work
capacity,
often
accompanied
psychiatric
behavioral
disturbances.
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
Post-stroke
(PSCI)
are
significant
causes
decline.
With
the
global
population
getting
older,
AD
PSCI
becoming
major
health
concerns,
underscoring
critical
necessity
for
successful
treatment
options.
In
recent
years,
various
non-invasive
biophysical
stimulation
techniques,
including
ultrasound,
light,
electric,
magnetic
stimulation,
have
been
developed
central
nervous
system
diseases.
Preliminary
clinical
studies
demonstrated
feasibility
safety
these
techniques.
This
review
discuss
impact
40
Hz
multisensory
on
cerebral
outcomes,
progression
both
animal
models
individuals
exhibiting
deficits,
such
as
PSCI.
Furthermore,
it
summarizes
potential
neural
pathways
involved
this
therapeutic
modality
synthesizing
evidence
from
variety
within
field.
Subsequently,
evaluates
existing
constraints
technique
underscores
advantages
therapy
with
goal
enhancing
management
care
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2025
Background
Gamma
oscillation
modulation
has
emerged
as
a
potential
non-invasive
treatment
to
counteract
cognitive
impairment
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
and
mild
(MCI).
Non-invasive
brain
stimulation
techniques
like
transcranial
alternating
current
(tACS),
gamma
sensory
(GSS),
magnetic
(TMS)
show
promise
supporting
specific
functions.
Objective
To
review
evaluate
the
efficacy
of
benefiting
functions
among
individuals
with
AD
MCI.
Methods
A
systematic
was
conducted,
analyzing
studies
from
2015
2023
across
databases
such
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus.
Inclusion
criteria
focused
on
involving
tACS,
GSS,
or
TMS
applied
older
adults
MCI
AD.
total
438
articles
were
screened,
which
10
met
eligibility
criteria.
Results
Findings
suggest
that
especially
targeting
precuneus
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex,
benefits
episodic
memory
performance.
GSS
also
showed
attention,
while
exhibited
inconsistent
but
promising
results
when
angular
gyrus.
However,
heterogeneity
study
designs
small
sample
sizes
limit
generalizability
these
outcomes.
Conclusions
offers
for
patients
MCI,
particularly
support.
Further
larger
samples
well-designed
protocols
are
needed
confirm
its
therapeutic
optimize
intervention
parameters.
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 11, 2025
Abstract
Research
has
shown
that
many
copy
number
variations
(CNVs)
increase
the
risk
of
neurodevelopmental
disorders
(e.g.,
autism,
ADHD,
schizophrenia).
However,
little
is
known
about
effects
CNVs
on
brain
development
and
function.
Resting-state
electroencephalography
(EEG)
a
suitable
method
to
study
disturbances
neuronal
functioning
in
CNVs.
We
aimed
determine
whether
there
are
resting-state
EEG
signatures
characteristic
children
with
pathogenic
activity
109
CNV
carriers
(66
deletion
carriers,
43
duplication
carriers)
aged
3
17
years
was
recorded
for
4
minutes.
To
better
account
developmental
variations,
indices
(power
spectral
density
functional
connectivity)
were
corrected
normative
model
estimated
from
256
Healthy
Brain
Network
controls.
Results
showed
decreased
exponent
aperiodic
reduced
alpha
peak
frequency
carriers.
Additionally,
altered
periodic
components
connectivity
several
bands.
Deletion
exhibited
similar
overall
pattern
deviations
measures,
although
significance
effect
sizes
relative
control
group
varied
across
can
be
differentiated
by
their
power
gamma
band
low
band,
showing
more
disrupted
alterations
than
The
distinctive
patterns
found
most
prominent
during
adolescence.
results
suggest
show
electrophysiological
compared
neurotypical
controls,
regardless
gene
dosage
affected
genomic
region.
At
same
time,
while
duplications
deletions
share
common
alterations,
each
exhibits
distinct
alteration
reflect
dosage-specific
effects.