Bioelectricity is a universal multifaced signaling cue in living organisms
Molecular Biology of the Cell,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(2)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
The
cellular
electrical
signals
of
living
organisms
were
discovered
more
than
a
century
ago
and
have
been
extensively
investigated
in
the
neuromuscular
system.
Neuronal
depolarization
hyperpolarization
are
essential
for
our
physiological
pathological
functions.
Bioelectricity
is
being
recognized
as
an
ancient,
intrinsic,
fundamental
property
all
cells,
it
not
limited
to
Instead,
emerging
evidence
supports
view
bioelectricity
instructional
signaling
cue
physiology,
embryonic
development,
regeneration,
human
diseases,
including
cancers.
Here,
we
highlight
current
understanding
share
views
on
challenges
perspectives.
Language: Английский
Developmental Bioelectricity as an Explanatory Framework for Cognition and Meaning
Biosemiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Language: Английский
Wireless control of nerve growth using bipolar electrodes: a new paradigm in electrostimulation
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 2180 - 2202
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Electrical
activity
underpins
all
life,
but
is
most
familiar
in
the
nervous
system,
where
long
range
electrical
signalling
essential
for
function.
When
this
lost
(
Language: Английский
Bioelectricity in dental medicine: a narrative review
BioMedical Engineering OnLine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Bioelectric
signals,
whether
exogenous
or
endogenous,
play
crucial
roles
in
the
life
processes
of
organisms.
Recently,
significance
bioelectricity
field
dentistry
is
steadily
gaining
greater
attention.
Objective
This
narrative
review
aims
to
comprehensively
outline
theory,
physiological
effects,
and
practical
applications
dental
medicine
offer
insights
into
its
potential
future
direction.
It
attempts
provide
clinicians
researchers
with
an
electrophysiological
perspective
enhance
their
clinical
practice
fundamental
research
endeavors.
Methods
An
online
computer
search
for
relevant
literature
was
performed
PubMed,
Web
Science
Cochrane
Library,
keywords
“bioelectricity,
endogenous
electric
signal,
stimulation,
medicine.”
Results
Eventually,
288
documents
were
included
review.
The
variance
ion
concentration
between
interior
exterior
cell
membrane,
referred
as
transmembrane
potential,
forms
basis
bioelectricity.
Transmembrane
has
been
established
essential
regulator
intercellular
communication,
mechanotransduction,
migration,
proliferation,
immune
responses.
Thus,
stimulation
can
significantly
alter
cellular
action
by
affecting
potential.
In
medicine,
proven
useful
assessing
pulp
condition,
locating
root
apices,
improving
properties
biomaterials,
expediting
orthodontic
tooth
movement,
facilitating
implant
osteointegration,
addressing
maxillofacial
malignancies,
managing
neuromuscular
dysfunction.
Furthermore,
reprogramming
bioelectric
signals
holds
promise
a
means
guide
organism
development
intervene
disease
processes.
Besides,
high-throughput
tools
will
be
imperative
identifying
channel
targets
precisely
modulating
future.
Conclusions
Bioelectricity
found
application
various
concepts
but
large-scale,
standardized,
randomized
controlled
trials
are
still
necessary
addition,
precise,
repeatable
predictable
measurement
modulation
methods
signal
patterns
Graphical
abstract
Language: Английский
The Role of Bioelectric Signals in Cancer Genome Regulation and Potential Therapeutic Implication: An Overview
Lawrence John Ajutor,
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Fatima Bello Sani,
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Elijah Nehemiah Kama
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et al.
Journal of Cancer and Tumor International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 24 - 37
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Bioelectrical
signals
which
are
directed
by
ion
channels
and
membrane
potential
(V_mem),
play
a
crucial
role
in
many
cellular
processes
including
proliferation
differentiation.
It
has
also
been
known
to
influence
such
as
gene
expression,
epigenetics,
tumor
progression
key
aspects
of
cancer
development.
This
study
explores
the
bioelectric
signaling
oncogenesis,
highlighting
possible
therapeutic
implications.
An
inferential
review
existing
literature
was
done
understand
outcomes
integrating
Tumor-Treating
Fields
(TTFields)
with
traditional
therapies
like
chemotherapy
immunotherapy.
Relevant
sources
were
analyzed
gain
mechanistic
insights
from
clinical
non-clinical
studies
deduce
Dysregulated
channel
activity
abnormal
hallmark
findings
cells.
Deviant
seen
tumors
promote
oncogene
activation
suppressor
silencing.
These
changes
affect
chromatin
remodeling
through
pathways
involving
calcium
signaling,
histone
modifications,
DNA
methylation.
Therapeutically,
targeting
channels,
potassium
sodium-proton
exchangers
may
offer
novel
strategy
disrupt
growth.
Bioelectric
stimulation,
using
techniques
optogenetics,
can
help
reprogram
cells
induce
differentiation
or
apoptosis.
There
diagnostic
advancements
that
leverage
markers,
depolarized
potential,
for
early
detection
electrophysiological
imaging
wearable
sensors.
modulation
enhance
drug
uptake,
improve
immune
responses
normalizing
microenvironment,
enable
targeted
delivery
electroporation.
genome
regulation
significant
potential.
Further
recommended
provide
essential
into
harnessing
bioelectricity
advanced
management
improved
patient
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Evolution of two‐pore domain potassium channels and their gene expression in zebrafish embryos
Sung Jun Park,
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Martin R. Silic,
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Peyton L. Staab
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et al.
Developmental Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
253(8), P. 722 - 749
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
two‐pore
domain
potassium
(K2P)
channels
are
a
major
type
of
that
maintain
the
cell
membrane
potential
by
conducting
passive
leak
currents
independent
voltage
change.
They
play
prominent
roles
in
multiple
physiological
processes,
including
neuromodulation,
perception
pain,
breathing
and
mood
control,
response
to
volatile
anesthetics.
Mutations
K2P
have
been
linked
many
human
diseases,
such
as
neuronal
cardiovascular
disorders
cancers.
Significant
progress
has
made
understand
their
protein
structures,
functions,
pharmacological
modifiers.
However,
expression
function
during
embryonic
development
remain
largely
unknown.
Results
We
employed
zebrafish
model
identified
23
k2p
genes
using
BLAST
search
gene
cloning.
first
analyzed
vertebrate
channel
evolution
phylogenetic
syntenic
analyses.
Our
data
revealed
six
subtypes
already
evolved
invertebrates
long
before
emergence
vertebrates.
Moreover,
number
increased,
most
likely
due
two
whole‐genome
duplications.
Furthermore,
we
examined
early
embryogenesis
situ
hybridization.
Each
subgroup's
showed
similar
but
distinct
domains
with
some
exceptions.
Most
them
were
expressed
neural
tissues
consistent
known
excitability
regulation.
few
temporarily
specific
or
organs,
suggesting
these
may
be
needed
for
development.
Conclusions
developmental
analyses
shed
light
on
evolutionary
history
related
functions
channelopathies.
Language: Английский
From the Microbiome to the Electrome: Implications for the Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(11), P. 6233 - 6233
Published: June 5, 2024
The
gut
microbiome
plays
a
fundamental
role
in
metabolism,
as
well
the
immune
and
nervous
systems.
Microbial
imbalance
(dysbiosis)
can
contribute
to
subsequent
physical
mental
pathologies.
As
such,
interest
has
been
growing
microbiota–gut–brain
brain
axis
bioelectrical
communication
that
could
exist
between
bacterial
cells.
aim
of
this
study
was
investigate
profile
(electrome)
two
species
characteristic
microbiome:
Proteobacteria
Gram-negative
bacillus
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli),
Firmicutes
Gram-positive
coccus
Enterococcus
faecalis
faecalis).
We
analyzed
both
strains
(i)
validate
fluorescent
probe
bis-(1,3-dibutylbarbituric
acid)
trimethine
oxonol,
DiBAC4(3),
reliable
reporter
changes
membrane
potential
(Vmem)
for
bacteria;
(ii)
assess
evolution
bioelectric
throughout
growth
strains;
(iii)
effects
neural-type
stimuli
on
Vmem
changes:
excitatory
neurotransmitter
glutamate
(Glu)
inhibitory
γ-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA);
(iv)
examine
impact
induced
by
neurotransmitters
growth,
viability,
cultivability
using
absorbance,
live/dead
probes,
viable
counts,
respectively.
Our
findings
reveal
distinct
profiles
each
phase.
Importantly,
induce
without
affecting
or
cultivability,
suggesting
specific
response
cells
cues.
These
results
understanding
external
stimuli,
with
implications
modulating
bioelectricity
novel
therapeutic
target.
Language: Английский
Exploring Bioelectricity with Ace2N-mNeon during Zebrafish Embryogenesis
Zhenyang Wu,
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Renata Silva,
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Ruya Houssein
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et al.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Abstract
Bioelectricity
is
a
fundamental
biophysical
phenomenon
present
in
all
cells,
playing
crucial
role
embryogenesis
by
regulating
processes
such
as
neuronal
signaling,
pattern
formation,
and
cancer
suppression.
Precise
monitoring
of
bioelectric
signals
their
dynamic
changes
throughout
development
vital
for
advancing
our
understanding
higher
organisms.
However,
the
lack
suitable
techniques
mapping
during
early
has
greatly
limited
ability
to
interpret
these
mechanisms.
To
address
this
challenge,
we
developed
an
Ace2N-mNeon
expression
library
zebrafish,
which
exhibits
membrane
localization
from
4
hours
post-fertilization
at
least
5
days
post-
fertilization
broad
across
multiple
cell
types
development.
We
validated
use
studying
via
voltage
imaging
record
neurons
cardiomyocytes
different
stages.
Through
approach,
found
evidence
synchronized
activity
observed
faster
dynamics
progressed.
Our
results
show
that
valuable
tool
developmental
studies
supporting
advanced
fluorescence
lifetime
(FLIM).
These
methods
enable
non-invasive,
diverse
development,
significantly
surpassing
capabilities
current
electrophysiological
techniques.
Language: Английский