Neuropathogenesis of Encephalitic Alphaviruses in Non-Human Primate and Mouse Models of Infection
Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 193 - 193
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Encephalitic
alphaviruses,
including
eastern,
Venezuelan,
and
western
equine
encephalitis
virus
(EEEV,
VEEV,
WEEV,
respectively)
are
New
World
alphaviruses
primarily
transmitted
by
mosquitos
that
cause
debilitating
lethal
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
disease
in
both
humans
horses.
Despite
over
one
hundred
years
of
research
on
these
viruses,
the
underpinnings
molecular
mechanisms
driving
virally
induced
damage
to
CNS
remain
unresolved.
Moreover,
following
exposure
viruses
causes
catastrophic
CNS,
survivors
infection
often
suffer
from
permanent
neurological
sequelae
as
a
result
sustained
neuroinflammation
insults
encountered.
Animal
models
undoubtedly
invaluable
tools
biomedical
research,
where
physiologically
relevant
required
study
pathogenesis
host-pathogen
interactions.
Here,
we
review
literature
examine
nonhuman
primate
(NHP)
mouse
for
EEEV,
WEEV.
We
provide
brief
overview
background
information
each
virus,
geography,
epidemiology,
clinical
disease.
The
primary
focus
this
is
describe
neuropathological
features
associated
with
NHP
compare
invasion
neuropathogenesis
aerosol,
intranasal,
subcutaneous
routes
Language: Английский
rTMS ameliorates CUMS-induced anxiety-depression-like behaviour and cognitive dysfunction in rats by modulating the COX-2/PGE2 signalling pathway
Yanjiao Pei,
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Huanhuan Liu,
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Jiqing Lang
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et al.
Journal of Psychiatric Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Mental Health Disorders Following Exposure to Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals
Mojtaba Ehsanifar,
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Akram Gholami,
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Alireza Esmaeili
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et al.
OBM Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
09(02), P. 1 - 16
Published: April 18, 2025
There
is
growing
scientific
concern
regarding
how
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
impact
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
disorders.
Both
anecdotal
and
preclinical
studies
suggest
a
link
between
EDC
exposure
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
potentially
leading
to
neurodegenerative
outcomes.
EDCs
primarily
exhibit
their
biological
effects
by
interacting
with
hormone
receptors.
Nonetheless,
there
evidence
pointing
dysfunction
in
the
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal-adrenal
axis,
which
linked
neuropsychiatric
conditions.
Additionally,
global
incidence
of
MDD
has
risen.
Various
factors
like
gender,
genetic
components,
age,
hormonal
balance,
cultural
influences
may
explain
differences
prevalence.
Recently,
environmental
pollutants
such
as
industrial
chemicals,
emollients,
plastics,
fungicides,
pesticides
have
emerged
critical
influencing
this
disorder.
This
review
delves
into
influence
key
phthalate
bisphenol
compounds
on
chronic
inflammation
MDD.
Language: Английский
Multi-omics reveal the role of nociception-related genes TNXB, CTNND1 and CBL in depression
Qian Wu,
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Dehui Lin,
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Taishun Wang
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et al.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
382, P. 346 - 354
Published: April 24, 2025
Language: Английский
Monoamine signaling and neuroinflammation: mechanistic connections and implications for neuropsychiatric disorders
Shalini Saggu,
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Andrew Pless,
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Emily Dew
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 28, 2025
Monoamines,
including
norepinephrine,
serotonin,
and
dopamine,
orchestrate
a
broad
spectrum
of
neurophysiological
homeostatic
events.
Recent
research
shows
pivotal
role
for
monoaminergic
signaling
in
modulating
neuroinflammation
by
regulating
proinflammatory
cytokines
chemokines
within
the
central
nervous
system.
Importantly,
this
modulation
is
not
unidirectional;
released
markedly
"feedback"
to
influence
metabolism
monoamine
neurotransmitters,
impacting
their
synthesis,
release,
reuptake.
This
bidirectional
interplay
significantly
links
pathways
neuroinflammatory
responses.
In
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
dynamic
interactions
between
neuroinflammation,
as
well
critical
implications
pathophysiology
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
Parkinson's
Disease,
Major
Depressive
Disorder,
Alzheimer's
Disease.
By
integrating
recent
findings,
shed
light
on
potential
therapeutic
targets
these
interconnected
pathways,
providing
insights
into
novel
treatment
strategies
devastating
disorders.
Language: Английский
Stress-Induced Sleep Dysregulation: The Roles of Astrocytes and Microglia in Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Disorders
Ángel R. Rábago-Monzón,
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Juan Fidel Osuna‐Ramos,
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David A. Armienta-Rojas
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et al.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 1121 - 1121
Published: May 6, 2025
Stress
and
sleep
share
a
reciprocal
relationship,
where
chronic
stress
often
leads
to
disturbances
that
worsen
neurodegenerative
psychiatric
conditions.
Non-neuronal
cells,
particularly
astrocytes
microglia,
play
critical
roles
in
the
brain’s
response
regulation
of
sleep.
Astrocytes
influence
architecture
by
regulating
adenosine
signaling
glymphatic
clearance,
both
which
can
be
disrupted
stress,
leading
reduced
restorative
Microglia,
activated
under
conditions,
drive
neuroinflammatory
processes
further
impair
exacerbate
brain
dysfunction.
Additionally,
gut–brain
axis
mediates
interactions
between
sleep,
inflammation,
with
microbial
metabolites
influencing
neural
pathways.
Many
these
effects
converge
on
disruption
synaptic
processes,
such
as
neurotransmitter
balance,
plasticity,
pruning,
turn
contribute
pathophysiology
disorders.
This
review
explores
how
cellular
systemic
mechanisms
stress-induced
their
implications
for
disorders,
offering
insights
into
potential
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
non-neuronal
cells
axis.
Language: Английский