Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Sept. 22, 2021
Both
early
life
aversive
experiences
and
intrinsic
alterations
in
postnatal
neurodevelopment
are
considered
predisposing
factors
for
psychiatric
disorders,
such
as
schizophrenia.
The
prefrontal
cortex
the
hippocampus
have
protracted
development
affected
schizophrenic
patients.
Interestingly,
similar
been
observed
retrosplenial
(RSC).
Studies
patients
animal
models
of
schizophrenia
found
cortical
parvalbumin
(PV)
expressing
interneurons,
making
them
good
candidates
to
study
etiopathology
this
disorder.
Some
PV+
interneurons
may
be
mediated
by
perineuronal
nets
(PNNs),
specialized
regions
extracellular
matrix,
which
frequently
surround
these
inhibitory
neurons.
In
study,
we
used
a
double
hit
model
(DHM)
combining
single
perinatal
injection
an
NMDAR
antagonist
(MK801)
disturb
post-weaning
social
isolation
experience.
We
investigated
PV
PNNs
RSC
adult
male
mice,
using
unbiased
stereology.
CA1,
but
not
CA3
region,
hippocampus,
number
+
PNN+
cells
was
drug
treatment,
significant
decrease
parameters
groups
animals
that
received
MK801.
percentage
surrounding
significantly
decreased
after
treatment
both
hippocampal
regions;
however,
impact
only
where
isolated
presented
lower
percentages.
,
effects
isolation,
MK801
interaction
interventions
on
studied
parameters;
DHM,
PV+,
PNNs,
PV+PNN+cells
when
compared
control
mice.
Similar
decreases
were
just
or
treated
with
To
our
knowledge,
is
first
report
neurodevelopmental
during
infancy/adolescence.
These
results
show
early-life
events
different
regions,
especially
structure
plasticity
neurons
their
involvement
emergence
certain
disorders.
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.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
Abstract
The
CSF1R
inhibitor
Plx3397,
an
FDA-approved
treatment
for
a
rare
cancer,
has
been
shown
to
reduce
microglia,
lower
inflammation,
and
improve
synaptic
integrity
in
several
mouse
models
of
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
However,
the
effects
Plx3397
on
neural
function
AD
remain
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
used
5xFAD
model
characterize
effect
treatment.
While
administration
increased
density
mice,
it
also
reduced
percentage
neurons
phase-locked
gamma
oscillations.
This
decoupling
was
closely
associated
with
gene
expression
changes
related
synapse
organization.
These
observations
prompted
us
investigate
whether
gamma-frequency
entrainment
could
counteract
circuit
alterations
induced
by
administration.
We
thus
enhanced
phase-locking
using
non-invasive
patterned
sensory
light
stimulation.
Remarkably,
restoring
oscillations
improved
function,
reshaped
signatures,
learning
memory
Plx3397-treated
mice.
findings
suggest
that
inhibitors
like
may
benefit
from
multimodal
approach
combining
microglial
targeting
stimulation
support
physiology
cognitive
AD.
Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Sept. 22, 2021
Both
early
life
aversive
experiences
and
intrinsic
alterations
in
postnatal
neurodevelopment
are
considered
predisposing
factors
for
psychiatric
disorders,
such
as
schizophrenia.
The
prefrontal
cortex
the
hippocampus
have
protracted
development
affected
schizophrenic
patients.
Interestingly,
similar
been
observed
retrosplenial
(RSC).
Studies
patients
animal
models
of
schizophrenia
found
cortical
parvalbumin
(PV)
expressing
interneurons,
making
them
good
candidates
to
study
etiopathology
this
disorder.
Some
PV+
interneurons
may
be
mediated
by
perineuronal
nets
(PNNs),
specialized
regions
extracellular
matrix,
which
frequently
surround
these
inhibitory
neurons.
In
study,
we
used
a
double
hit
model
(DHM)
combining
single
perinatal
injection
an
NMDAR
antagonist
(MK801)
disturb
post-weaning
social
isolation
experience.
We
investigated
PV
PNNs
RSC
adult
male
mice,
using
unbiased
stereology.
CA1,
but
not
CA3
region,
hippocampus,
number
+
PNN+
cells
was
drug
treatment,
significant
decrease
parameters
groups
animals
that
received
MK801.
percentage
surrounding
significantly
decreased
after
treatment
both
hippocampal
regions;
however,
impact
only
where
isolated
presented
lower
percentages.
,
effects
isolation,
MK801
interaction
interventions
on
studied
parameters;
DHM,
PV+,
PNNs,
PV+PNN+cells
when
compared
control
mice.
Similar
decreases
were
just
or
treated
with
To
our
knowledge,
is
first
report
neurodevelopmental
during
infancy/adolescence.
These
results
show
early-life
events
different
regions,
especially
structure
plasticity
neurons
their
involvement
emergence
certain
disorders.