Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: March 25, 2019
Abstract
Converging
evidence
suggests
bioenergetic
defects
contribute
to
the
pathophysiology
of
schizophrenia
and
may
underlie
cognitive
dysfunction.
The
transport
metabolism
lactate
energetically
couples
astrocytes
neurons
supports
brain
bioenergetics.
We
examined
concentration
in
postmortem
(dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex)
subjects
with
schizophrenia,
two
animal
models
GluN1
knockdown
mouse
model
mutant
disrupted
1
(DISC1)
model,
as
well
inducible
pluripotent
stem
cells
(iPSCs)
from
a
subject
DISC1
mutation.
found
increased
dorsolateral
cortex
(p
=
0.043,
n
16/group)
frontal
cortical
differentiated
mutation
0.032).
also
decrease
mice
induced
expression
human
specifically
0.049).
These
results
build
upon
body
supporting
dysfunction
changes
are
key
feature
this
often
devastating
severe
mental
illness.
Glia,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
64(10), P. 1667 - 1676
Published: March 29, 2016
The
Na(+)
gradient
across
the
plasma
membrane
is
constantly
exploited
by
astrocytes
as
a
secondary
energy
source
to
regulate
intracellular
and
extracellular
milieu,
discard
waste
products.
One
of
most
prominent
roles
in
brain
-dependent
clearance
glutamate
released
neurons
during
synaptic
transmission.
load
collectively
generated
these
processes
converges
at
Na,K-ATPase
pump,
responsible
for
extrusion
from
cell,
which
achieved
expense
cellular
ATP.
These
represent
pivotal
mechanisms
enabling
increase
local
availability
metabolic
substrates
response
neuronal
activity.
This
review
presents
basic
principles
linking
handling
following
activity-related
transmembrane
fluxes
pathways
involved.
We
propose
role
an
currency
mediator
signals
context
neuron-glia
interactions.
further
discuss
possible
impact
astrocytic
syncytium
distribution
coordination
response,
compartmentation
microdomains
subcellular
organelles.
Finally,
we
illustrate
future
avenues
investigation
into
signaling
aimed
bridging
gap
between
machinery.
GLIA
2016;64:1667-1676.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
54(23), P. 2898 - 2901
Published: Jan. 1, 2018
We
designed
a
genetically
encoded
ratiometric
fluorescent
probe,
SypHer3s,
with
enhanced
brightness
and
optimized
pKa,
which
responds
to
pH
changes
in
different
cellular
compartments.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 10, 2018
Several
studies
demonstrated
that
the
low
pH
of
synaptic
vesicles
implies
neurotransmitter
release
is
always
accompanied
by
co-release
H+
into
cleft,
leading
to
transient
extracellular
shifts.
Also,
evidence
has
accumulated
indicating
various
processes,
including
activation
membrane
transporters,
increased
production
CO2
and
metabolites,
such
as
lactate,
may
produce
significant
shifts
in
nano-
micro-domains
central
nervous
system
(CNS),
constituting
a
reliable
signal
for
intercellular
communication.
The
mechanisms
modulating
proton
concentration
domains
complex
source
protons
network
ion
exchangers
buffer
capacity
media
finally
establish
or
microdomains.
Given
strictly
regulated
variable
multicellular
organisms,
localized
changes
constitute
signals
cellular
processes
occur
cell
group
cells.
ASICs
function
specific
(not
unique)
sensors
this
signaling
mechanism,
detecting
subtle
variations
range
varying
from
5
8.
role
extrasynaptic
communication
constitutes
an
old
evolutionary
have
evolved
metabolic
state
detection
mechanism
highly
dependent
mechanism.
In
study
showing
regulation
its
excitability
systems
reviewed,
data
regarding
neurotransmission.
Finally,
we
here
propose
relevant
whose
regulatory
lead
differential
responses
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: March 25, 2019
Abstract
Converging
evidence
suggests
bioenergetic
defects
contribute
to
the
pathophysiology
of
schizophrenia
and
may
underlie
cognitive
dysfunction.
The
transport
metabolism
lactate
energetically
couples
astrocytes
neurons
supports
brain
bioenergetics.
We
examined
concentration
in
postmortem
(dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex)
subjects
with
schizophrenia,
two
animal
models
GluN1
knockdown
mouse
model
mutant
disrupted
1
(DISC1)
model,
as
well
inducible
pluripotent
stem
cells
(iPSCs)
from
a
subject
DISC1
mutation.
found
increased
dorsolateral
cortex
(p
=
0.043,
n
16/group)
frontal
cortical
differentiated
mutation
0.032).
also
decrease
mice
induced
expression
human
specifically
0.049).
These
results
build
upon
body
supporting
dysfunction
changes
are
key
feature
this
often
devastating
severe
mental
illness.