The Association of Redox Regulatory Drug Target Genes with Psychiatric Disorders: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 398 - 398
Published: March 27, 2024
Redox
regulatory
drug
(RRD)
targets
may
be
considered
potential
novel
of
psychosis
due
to
the
fact
that
brain
is
highly
susceptible
oxidative
stress
imbalance.
The
aim
present
study
identify
associations
between
RRD
targets’
perturbation
and
risk
psychoses;
achieve
this,
Mendelian
randomization
analyses
were
conducted.
expression
quantitative
trait
loci
(eQTL)
protein
QTL
data
used
derive
genetic
instrumental
variables.
We
obtained
latest
summary
genome-wide
association
studies
on
seven
psychoses
as
outcomes,
including
schizophrenia
(SCZ),
bipolar
disorder
(BD),
major
depressive
(MDD),
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder,
autism,
obsessive–compulsive
anorexia
nervosa.
In
total,
95
unique
included
in
eQTL
panel,
48
pQTL
one.
Genetic
variations
vitamin
C
target
(OGFOD2,
OR
=
0.784,
p
2.14
×
10−7)
melatonin
(RORB,
1.263,
8.80
10−9)
significantly
related
SCZ.
variation
E
(PRKCB,
0.248,
1.24
10−5)
was
an
increased
BD.
(P4HTM:
cerebellum,
1.071,
4.64
10−7;
cerebellar
hemisphere,
1.092,
1.98
10−6)
MDD.
Cognitive
function
mediated
effects
causal
associations.
conclusion,
this
provides
supportive
evidence
for
a
SCZ,
BD
or
MDD,
which
partially
by
cognition.
Language: Английский
Sleep quality mediates the association between chronotype and mental health in young Indian adults
npj Mental Health Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: June 24, 2024
Abstract
There
is
increasing
recognition
of
‘higher
preference
for
eveningness’
as
a
potential
independent
risk
factor
poor
mental
health.
To
examine
the
chronotype-mental
health
relationship
while
also
quantifying
roles
sleep
quality,
relevant
personality
traits,
and
childhood
trauma,
we
assessed
282
young
adults
(18–40
years;
195
females)
residing
in
North
India,
between
January
March
2023
(to
control
seasonal
variation),
using
self-report
measures
diurnal
preference,
patterns,
(depression,
anxiety,
stress),
traits
(extraversion,
neuroticism,
schizotypy,
impulsivity),
trauma.
The
results
showed
significant
association
eveningness
but
this
was
fully
mediated
by
quality.
Neuroticism,
emotional
abuse
cognitive
disorganisation
were
correlated
with
well
Neuroticism
abuse,
not
disorganisation,
had
indirect
effects
on
via
Our
findings
highlight
crucial
role
played
quality
relationship.
Language: Английский
The brain in chronic insomnia and anxiety disorder: a combined structural and functional fMRI study
Minghe Xu,
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Bo Li,
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Shuang Wang
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et al.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 4, 2024
Background
Chronic
insomnia
disorder
(CID)
is
usually
associated
with
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD),
which
may
change
brain
structure
and
function.
However,
the
possible
markers,
imaging
characteristics,
pathophysiology
are
unknown.
Objective
To
look
at
probable
pathogenesis
of
CID
in
combination
GAD.
Methods
A
total
57
patients
concomitant
GAD
healthy
controls
(HC)
were
enrolled.
Voxel-based
morphometry
(VBM)
functional
connectivity
(FC)
utilized
to
measure
gray
matter
volume
(GMV)
changes.
Correlation
analysis
was
identify
relationships
between
changes
clinical
characteristics.
Results
Patients
had
decreased
GMV
left
cerebellum,
right
cerebellar
peduncle,
insula;
increased
FC
cerebellum
angular
gyrus,
as
well
insula
anterior
cingulate
gyrus;
several
areas,
including
middle
gyrus
superior
postcentral
gyrus.
These
related
data
could
be
used
relevant
features,
better
understand
etiology.
Conclusion
The
intensity
strongly
severity
anxiety.
lower
interpreted
an
characteristic
CID.
Reduced
insula,
aberrant
function
prefrontal
lobe,
contribute
Abnormal
patients’
complaints.
Language: Английский
Case report: A case of anti-recoverin antibody-positive encephalitis exhibiting Cotard and Capgras delusions that was successfully treated with electroconvulsive therapy
Takaki Akahane,
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N. Takahashi,
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Ryota Kobayashi
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et al.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Recoverin
is
a
neuron-specific
calcium-binding
protein
that
mainly
located
in
the
retina
and
pineal
gland.
Few
reports
have
described
patients
with
anti-recoverin
antibody-positive
encephalitis,
no
cases
of
psychosis
associated
this
encephalitis
been
reported.
We
report
patient
Cotard
Capgras
delusions
who
was
successfully
treated
electroconvulsive
therapy
(ECT).
The
25-year-old
woman.
She
exhibited
disorientation,
executive
function
deficits,
tremors
upper
limbs,
generalized
athetoid-like
involuntary
movements,
hallucinations,
incontinence,
fever,
which
led
to
her
admission
our
hospital.
Upon
admission,
she
complained
delusions.
Various
diagnostic
tests,
including
cerebrospinal
fluid
analysis,
antibody
screening,
brain
imaging,
were
unremarkable,
except
for
positivity
serum
antibodies,
non-specific
general
slowing
on
electroencephalography
decreased
regional
cerebral
blood
flow
(rCBF)
frontal
occipital
lobes,
increased
rCBF
basal
ganglia
pons
single-photon
emission
computed
tomography.
eventually
diagnosed
positive
antibodies
immunoglobulins
steroids.
Her
neurological
symptoms
improved
temporarily,
but
three
months
later,
psychiatric
symptoms,
i.e.,
suicidal
thoughts
delusions,
exaggerated.
After
ECT,
condition
significantly
improved.
In
conclusion,
present
suggests
gland
dysfunction
due
or
its
cross-reactivity
proteins
may
contribute
neuropsychiatric
observed
ECT
can
be
viable
treatment
option
if
immunotherapy
proves
ineffective.
Additionally,
prefrontal
cortex
clinical
features
Language: Английский
Bases celulares y moleculares de la cronopatología en la enfermedad de Alzheimer
eNeurobiología,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(37)
Published: April 19, 2024
Los
relojes
biológicos
son
osciladores
anticipatorios
autónomos
que
desempeñan
un
papel
fundamental
en
la
organización
y
procesamiento
de
información
desde
el
genoma
hasta
desarrollo
los
organismos
completos.
Esta
compleja
jerárquica
determina
alteración
crónica
ritmos
circadianos
sea
factor
riesgo
importante
para
una
variedad
enfermedades,
incluyendo
las
patologías
neurodegenerativas.
La
enfermedad
Alzheimer
(EA)
representa
trastorno
neurodegenerativo
más
prevalente
nuestra
sociedad
actual,
durante
mucho
tiempo
ha
sido
asociado
con
alteraciones
(ciclos
sueño/
vigilia,
variaciones
amplitud
del
ciclo
liberación
melatonina,
cortisol,
glucosa
e
insulina),
así
como
perturbaciones
ultradianos
(diferentes
fases
sueño).
El
estudio
cronopatología
EA
orientado
busca
relación
bidireccional,
puede
comportarse
bien
causa
o
consecuencia,
lo
permitido
revelar
nuevas
dianas
terapéuticas
capaces
retrasar
progresión
esta
enfermedad.
objetivo
este
artículo
consiste
describir,
a
través
revisión
integral
literatura
médica,
trastornos
enfocada
aportar
bases
fisiopatológicas
ratificar
correlación
bidireccional
existente.
Turn off that night light! Light-at-night as a stressor for adolescents
Grace E. Guindon,
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Cloey A. Murphy,
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Maria E. Milano
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et al.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: July 31, 2024
Light-at-night
is
known
to
produce
a
wide
variety
of
behavioral
outcomes
including
promoting
anxiety,
depression,
hyperactivity,
abnormal
sociability,
and
learning
memory
deficits.
Unfortunately,
we
all
live
in
24-h
society
where
people
are
exposed
light-at-night
or
light
pollution
through
night-shift
work
-
the
need
for
all-hours
emergency
services
as
well
building
street-lights,
making
exposure
practically
unavoidable.
Additionally,
increase
screentime
(tvs
smart
devices)
during
night
also
contributes
poorer
sleep
impairments.
Compounding
these
factors
fact
that
adolescents
tend
be
"night
owls"
prefer
an
evening
chronotype
compared
younger
children
adults,
so
teenagers
will
have
higher
likelihood
being
light-at-night.
Making
matters
worse
prevalence
high-school
start
times
8
am
earlier
combination
too
early
school
times,
night,
preference
chronotypes
recipe
reduced
sleep,
which
can
contribute
increased
susceptibility
issues
this
population.
As
such,
mini-review
show,
using
both
human
rodent
model
studies,
how
affects
stress
responses,
connecting
photic
signaling
circadian
timing
system
hypothalamic-pituitary
adrenal
axis.
review
demonstrate
more
likely
exhibit
behavior
response
due
changes
development
hormone
regulation
time
period,
discuss
potential
interventions
help
mitigate
negative
effects.
Language: Английский
Sleep Matters in Chronotype and Mental Health Association: Evidence from the UK and Germany
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1020 - 1020
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
There
is
considerable
evidence
supporting
the
elevated
risk
of
mental
health
problems
in
individuals
with
evening
chronotype
relative
to
those
morning
or
intermediate
chronotypes.
Recent
data,
however,
suggest
that
this
may
be
explained,
at
least
partially,
by
poor
sleep
quality.
Language: Английский
Pineal cyst in bipolar patient with normolithiaemia and positive fibromyalgic tender points
Radiology Case Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 1317 - 1322
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Language: Английский
LncRNA-mir3471-limd1 regulatory network plays critical roles in HIBD
Li Sun,
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Jun Wan,
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Bin Sun
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et al.
Experimental Brain Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
242(2), P. 443 - 449
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Abstract
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
identify
the
target
genes
tcon_00044595,
elucidate
its
activation
site,
and
provide
novel
insights
into
pathogenesis
treatment
neonatal
hypoxic–ischemic
brain
damage
(HIBD).
Through
homologous
blast
analysis,
we
identified
predicted
sequences
in
neighboring
regions
long
non-coding
RNA
(lncRNA)
suggesting
that
limd1
is
gene.
Starbase
utilized
potential
candidate
microRNAs
associated
with
lncRNA.
interaction
between
investigated
validated
using
various
experimental
methods
including
vitro
cell
culture,
transfection,
dual
fluorescence
reporter
detection
system,
real-time
PCR.
Homology
alignment
analysis
revealed
lncRNA
tcon_00044595
exhibited
a
246
bp
sequence
at
3'
end
adjacent
gene,
conservation
rate
68%.
Analysis
conducted
on
online
three
microRNA
candidates:
miR-3471,
miR-883a-5p,
miR-214-3p.
Intracellular
expression
gene
significantly
down-regulated
upon
transfection
while
other
two
did
not
produce
noticeable
effects.
Luciferase
assays
sites
(UTR-1,
UTR-2)
miR-3471
3ʹUTR,
UTR-1
exhibiting
strong
influence.
Further
CCK8
assay
indicated
protective
role
during
low
oxygen
stroke
HIBD.
regulatory
relationship
(tcon_00044595),
suggests
their
involvement
occurrence
development
HIBD,
providing
new
for
investigating
underlying
mechanisms
exploring
targeted
therapeutic
approaches
Language: Английский