Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Motivation
levels
vary
across
individuals,
yet
the
underlying
mechanisms
driving
these
differences
remain
elusive.
The
dorsomedial
prefrontal
cortex/dorsal
anterior
cingulate
cortex
(dmPFC/dACC)
and
insula
(aIns)
play
crucial
roles
in
effort-based
decision-making.
Here,
we
investigate
influence
of
lactate,
a
key
metabolite
involved
energy
metabolism
signaling,
on
decisions
involving
both
physical
mental
effort,
as
well
its
effects
neural
activation.
Using
proton
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
functional
MRI
63
participants,
find
that
higher
lactate
dmPFC/dACC
are
associated
with
reduced
motivation
for
relationship
mediated
by
activity
within
this
region.
Additionally,
plasma
correlate,
suggesting
systemic
brain
metabolism.
Supported
path
analysis,
our
results
highlight
lactate's
role
modulator
activity,
hinting
at
neurometabolic
mechanism
integrates
peripheral
central
metabolic
states
function
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 29 - 40
Published: April 3, 2024
The
development
of
neurodegenerative
diseases
is
closely
related
to
the
disruption
central
nervous
system
homeostasis.
Microglia,
as
innate
immune
cells,
play
important
roles
in
maintenance
homeostasis,
injury
response,
and
diseases.
Lactate
has
been
considered
a
metabolic
waste
product,
but
recent
studies
are
revealing
ever
more
physiological
functions
lactate.
Lactylation
an
pathway
lactate
function
involved
glycolysis-related
functions,
macrophage
polarization,
neuromodulation,
angiogenesis
also
implicated
various
This
review
provides
overview
homeostatic
regulatory
processes
microglia
lactylation,
histone
versus
non-histone
therapeutic
approaches
targeting
Finally,
we
summarize
current
research
on
lactylation
A
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
will
provide
options
for
treatment
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 294 - 294
Published: March 11, 2025
As
the
final
product
of
glycolysis,
lactate
serves
as
an
energy
substrate,
metabolite,
and
signaling
molecule
in
various
diseases
mediates
lactylation,
epigenetic
modification
that
occurs
under
both
physiological
pathological
conditions.
Lactylation
is
a
crucial
mechanism
by
which
exerts
its
functions,
participating
vital
biological
activities
such
glycolysis-related
cellular
macrophage
polarization,
nervous
system
regulation.
links
metabolic
regulation
to
central
(CNS)
diseases,
traumatic
brain
injury,
Alzheimer’s
disease,
acute
ischemic
stroke,
schizophrenia,
revealing
diverse
functions
lactylation
CNS.
In
future,
further
exploration
lactylation-associated
enzymes
proteins
needed
develop
specific
inhibitors
or
activators,
could
provide
new
tools
strategies
for
treatment
CNS
diseases.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 28, 2025
Lactate,
as
a
metabolic
product
or
energy
substrate,
participates
in
various
neurological
processes
within
the
physiological
and
pathological
frameworks
of
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
The
groundbreaking
application
multi-omics
integration
technologies
has
unveiled
novel
role
for
lactate:
lactylation,
unique
post-translational
modification
(PTM)
that
covalently
attaches
lactate
groups
to
lysine
residues
on
proteins.
This
process
precisely
regulates
protein
function
gene
expression,
profoundly
influencing
progression
diseases.
lactylation
is
meticulously
regulated
by
variety
key
enzymes
pathways,
forming
dynamic
intricate
network.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
involved
specifically
"Writers,"
"Erasers,"
"Readers."
Furthermore,
systematically
categorize
observed
cell
types
CNS
investigate
its
multifaceted
roles
processes,
including
neurodegenerative
diseases,
brain
tumors,
injuries.
By
consolidating
latest
research
findings
field,
our
review
aims
highlight
significance
these
discoveries
future
explore
their
potential
translational
applications.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1202 - 1202
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Lactate
accumulation
and
macrophage
infiltration
are
pivotal
features
of
both
chronic
inflammation
cancer.
Lactate,
once
regarded
merely
as
an
aftereffect
glucose
metabolism,
is
now
gaining
recognition
for
its
burgeoning
spectrum
biological
roles
immunomodulatory
significance.
Recent
studies
have
evidenced
that
macrophages
display
divergent
immunophenotypes
in
different
diseases,
which
play
a
role
disease
management
by
modulating
polarization
within
the
microenvironment.
The
specific
patterns
high-lactate
environment
their
contribution
to
progression
cancer
remain
contentious.
This
review
presents
current
evidence
on
crosstalk
lactate
Additionally,
we
provide
in-depth
exploration
yet
enigmatic
mechanisms
through
orchestrates
pathogenesis,
thereby
offering
novel
perspectives
development
targeted
therapeutic
interventions
Lactate,
an
important
metabolic
product,
provides
energy
to
neural
cells
during
depletion
or
high
demand
and
acts
as
a
signaling
molecule
in
the
central
nervous
system.
Recent
studies
revealed
that
lactate-mediated
protein
lactylation
regulates
gene
transcription
influences
cell
fate,
processes,
inflammation,
immune
responses.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
regulatory
roles
mechanisms
of
neurodevelopment,
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
brain
tumors,
cerebrovascular
diseases.
analysis
indicates
has
multifaceted
effects
on
system
function
pathology,
particularly
hypoxia-induced
damage.
Highlighting
its
potential
novel
therapeutic
target,
may
play
significant
role
treating
neurological
By
summarizing
current
findings,
this
aims
provide
insights
guide
future
research
clinical
strategies
for
disorders.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Among
patients
with
solid
tumors,
those
breast
cancer
(BC)
experience
the
most
severe
psychological
issues,
exhibiting
a
high
global
prevalence
of
depression
that
negatively
impacts
prognosis.
Depression
can
be
easily
missed,
and
clinical
markers
for
its
diagnosis
are
lacking.
Therefore,
this
study
in
order
to
investigate
diagnostic
BC
anxiety
explore
specific
changes
metabolism.
Thirty-eight
thirty-six
matched
healthy
controls
were
included
study.
The
symptoms
participants
evaluated
by
17-item
Hamilton
Scale
(HAMD-17)
Anxiety
(HAMA).
Plasma
levels
glial
fibrillary
acidic
protein
(GFAP)
lipocalin-2
(LCN2)
using
enzyme
linked
immunosorbent
assay,
plasma
lactate
metabolic
characteristics
analyzed.
This
revealed
GFAP
LCN2
may
good
or
also
marker
anxiety.
In
addition,
metabolism
preliminarily
explored.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 4, 2024
Abstract
Motivation
levels
vary
across
individuals,
yet
the
underlying
mechanisms
driving
these
differences
remain
elusive.
The
dorsomedial
prefrontal
cortex/dorsal
anterior
cingulate
cortex
(dmPFC/dACC)
and
insula
(aIns)
play
crucial
roles
in
effort-based
decision-making.
Here,
we
investigate
influence
of
lactate,
a
key
metabolite
involved
energy
metabolism
signaling,
on
decisions
involving
both
physical
mental
effort,
as
well
its
effects
neural
activation.
Using
proton
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
functional
MRI
63
participants,
find
that
higher
lactate
dmPFC/dACC
are
associated
with
reduced
motivation
for
relationship
mediated
by
activity
within
this
region.
Additionally,
plasma
correlate,
suggesting
systemic
brain
metabolism.
Supported
path
analysis,
our
results
highlight
lactate’s
role
modulator
activity,
hinting
at
neurometabolic
mechanism
integrates
peripheral
central
metabolic
states
function
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 2054 - 2054
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Depression
presents
with
altered
energy
regulation
and
neural
plasticity.
Previous
electroencephalography
(EEG)
studies
showed
that
practice
in
learning
tasks
increases
power
beta
range
(13-30
Hz)
healthy
subjects
but
not
those
impaired
Here,
we
ascertain
whether
depression
alterations
of
spectral
activity
connectivity
before
after
a
task.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1175 - 1175
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Lactate,
an
important
metabolic
product,
provides
energy
to
neural
cells
during
depletion
or
high
demand
and
acts
as
a
signaling
molecule
in
the
central
nervous
system.
Recent
studies
revealed
that
lactate-mediated
protein
lactylation
regulates
gene
transcription
influences
cell
fate,
processes,
inflammation,
immune
responses.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
regulatory
roles
mechanisms
of
neurodevelopment,
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
brain
tumors,
cerebrovascular
diseases.
analysis
indicates
has
multifaceted
effects
on
system
function
pathology,
particularly
hypoxia-induced
damage.
Highlighting
its
potential
novel
therapeutic
target,
may
play
significant
role
treating
neurological
By
summarizing
current
findings,
this
aims
provide
insights
guide
future
research
clinical
strategies
for
disorders.