Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Neuronal
function
requires
high
energy
expenditure
that
is
likely
customized
to
meet
specific
signaling
demands.
However,
little
known
about
diversity
of
metabolic
homeostasis
among
divergently-functioning
types
neurons.
To
this
end,
we
examined
retinal
ganglion
cells
(RGCs),
a
population
closely
related,
yet
electrophysiologically
distinct
excitatory
projection
Using
in
vivo
2-photon
imaging
measure
ATP
with
single
cell
resolution,
identified
differential
homeostatic
maintenance
the
RGC
correspond
types.
In
presence
circuit
activity,
most
active
type
(Alpha
RGCs),
had
lower
levels
than
other
and
exhibited
greatest
magnitude
decline
when
synthesis
was
inhibited.
By
simultaneously
manipulating
activity
mitochondrial
function,
found
while
oxidative
phosphorylation
required
demands
during
it
expendable
maintain
resting
levels.
We
also
signatures
associated
survival
injury
response
after
axotomy
report
correlation
between
low
increased
survival.
addition,
observed
transient
increases
RGCs
following
axon
injury.
Together,
these
findings
identify
handling
capabilities
dynamically
neurons
implications
for
neuronal
resilience.
Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
79, С. 102685 - 102685
Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2023
Astrocytes
play
a
key
role
in
processing
information
at
synapses,
by
controlling
synapse
formation,
modulating
strength
and
terminating
neurotransmitter
action.
They
release
ATP
to
shape
brain
activity
but
it
is
unclear
how,
as
astrocyte
processes
contact
many
targets
ATP-mediated
effects
are
diverse
numerous.
Here,
I
review
recent
studies
showing
how
astrocytic
modulates
cellular
mechanisms
nearby
neurons
glia
the
grey
white
matter,
affects
signal
transmission
these
areas,
behavioural
outputs.
attempt
provide
flowchart
of
signalling,
that
tends
inhibit
neural
circuits
match
energy
demands.
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(9), С. a041355 - a041355
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Astrocytic
metabolism
has
taken
center
stage.
Interposed
between
the
neuron
and
vasculature,
astrocytes
exert
control
over
fluxes
of
energy
building
blocks
required
for
neuronal
activity
plasticity.
They
are
also
key
to
local
detoxification
waste
recycling.
Whereas
neurons
metabolically
rigid,
can
switch
different
metabolic
profiles
according
demand
nutritional
state
organism.
Their
even
seems
be
instructive
peripheral
nutrient
mobilization
been
implicated
in
information
processing
behavior.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
progress
our
understanding
astrocytic
its
effects
on
homeostasis
cognition.
Neurons
encounter
unavoidable
evolutionary
trade-offs
between
multiple
tasks.
They
must
consume
as
little
energy
possible
while
effectively
fulfilling
their
functions.
Cells
displaying
the
best
performance
for
such
multi-task
are
said
to
be
Pareto
optimal,
with
ion
channel
configurations
underpinning
functionality.
Ion
degeneracy,
however,
implies
that
can
lead
functionally
similar
behaviour.
Therefore,
instead
of
a
single
model,
neuroscientists
often
use
populations
models
distinct
combinations
ionic
conductances.
This
approach
is
called
population
(database
or
ensemble)
modelling.
It
remains
unclear,
which
parameters
in
vast
functional
more
likely
found
brain.
Here
we
argue
optimality
serve
guiding
principle
addressing
this
issue
by
helping
identify
subpopulations
conductance-based
perform
trade-off
economy
and
In
way,
high-dimensional
parameter
space
neuronal
might
reduced
geometrically
simple
low-dimensional
manifolds,
potentially
explaining
experimentally
observed
correlations.
Conversely,
inference
also
help
deduce
functions
from
Patch-seq
data.
summary,
promising
framework
improving
modelling
neurons
circuits.
Nanomaterials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(14), С. 2101 - 2101
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2023
The
imitative
modelling
of
processes
in
the
brain
living
beings
is
an
ambitious
task.
However,
advances
complexity
existing
hardware
models
are
limited
by
their
low
speed
and
high
energy
consumption.
A
superconducting
circuit
with
Josephson
junctions
closely
mimics
neuronal
membrane
channels
involved
operation
sodium-potassium
pump.
dynamic
such
a
system
characterised
duration
picoseconds
level
attojoules.
In
this
work,
two
biological
neuron
studied.
New
modes
identified,
including
so-called
bursting
mode,
which
plays
important
role
neural
networks.
possibility
switching
between
different
situ
shown,
providing
control
system.
synaptic
connection
that
short-term
potentiation
synapse
developed
demonstrated.
Finally,
simplest
two-neuron
chain
comprising
proposed
bio-inspired
components
simulated,
prospects
biosimilars
briefly
discussed.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
153, С. 105374 - 105374
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2023
The
differences
in
cognitive
processes
driven
by
biological
sex
are
the
issues
that
have
gotten
growing
attention
recently.
Considering
increasing
population
suffering
from
various
impairments
and
development
of
therapeutic
strategies,
it
is
essential
we
recognize
mechanisms
responsible
for
discrepancies
observed
male
female
learning
memory
functions.
In
this
review,
discuss
recent
reports
preclinical
studies
on
rodents
regarding
selected
domains
to
state
knowledge
sex-dependent
point
challenges
encountered
during
such
research.
We
focus
spatial,
recognition,
emotional
memory,
as
well
executive
functions,
attention,
flexibility,
working
memory.
This
review
will
help
acknowledge
sex-related
cognition
indicate
some
fields
lack
sufficient
data.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
42(45), С. 8514 - 8523
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2022
Biological
neural
networks
adapt
and
learn
in
diverse
behavioral
contexts.
Artificial
(ANNs)
have
exploited
biological
properties
to
solve
complex
problems.
However,
despite
their
effectiveness
for
specific
tasks,
ANNs
are
yet
realize
the
flexibility
adaptability
of
cognition.
This
review
highlights
recent
advances
computational
experimental
research
advance
our
understanding
artificial
intelligence.
In
particular,
we
discuss
critical
mechanisms
from
cellular,
systems,
cognitive
neuroscience
fields
that
contributed
refining
architecture
training
algorithms
ANNs.
Additionally,
how
work
used
understand
neuronal
correlates
cognition
process
high
throughput
data.
Behavior
exhibited
by
humans
and
other
organisms
is
generally
inconsistent
biased
and,
thus,
often
labeled
irrational.
However,
the
origins
of
this
seemingly
suboptimal
behavior
remain
elusive.
We
developed
a
behavioral
task
normative
framework
to
reveal
how
should
allocate
their
limited
processing
resources
such
that
sensory
precision
its
related
metabolic
investment
are
balanced
guarantee
maximal
utility.
found
mice
act
as
rational
inattentive
agents
adaptively
allocating
in
way
maximizes
reward
consumption
previously
unexperienced
stimulus-reward
association
environments.
Unexpectedly,
perception
commonly
occurring
stimuli
was
relatively
imprecise;
however,
apparent
statistical
fallacy
implies
“awareness”
efficient
adaptation
neurocognitive
limitations.
Arousal
systems
carry
distribution
information
signals,
distributional
reinforcement
learning
mechanisms
regulate
via
top-down
normalization.
These
findings
efficiently
perceive
adapt
environmental
contexts
within
constraints
imposed
neurobiology.
Journal of Cell Science,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
135(22)
Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2022
ABSTRACT
Long-term
changes
in
synaptic
strength
form
the
basis
of
learning
and
memory.
These
rely
upon
energy-demanding
mechanisms,
which
are
regulated
by
local
Ca2+
signalling.
Mitochondria
optimised
for
providing
energy
buffering
Ca2+.
However,
our
understanding
role
mitochondria
regulating
plasticity
is
incomplete.
Here,
we
have
used
optical
electrophysiological
techniques
cultured
hippocampal
neurons
ex
vivo
slices
from
mice
with
haploinsufficiency
mitochondrial
uniporter
(MCU+/−)
to
address
whether
reducing
uptake
alters
transmission
plasticity.
We
found
that
MCU+/−
impaired
clearance,
consequently
enhanced
vesicle
fusion
at
presynapses
occupied
mitochondria.
Furthermore,
long-term
potentiation
(LTP)
mossy
fibre
(MF)
synapses,
a
process
dependent
on
presynaptic
accumulation,
slices.
Our
results
reveal
previously
unrecognised
major
excitatory
pathway
involved
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
40(9), С. 111278 - 111278
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2022
Caloric
restriction
and
acute
fasting
are
known
to
reduce
seizures
but
through
unclear
mechanisms.
mTOR
signaling
has
been
suggested
as
a
potential
mechanism
for
seizure
protection
from
fasting.
We
demonstrate
that
brain
mTORC1
is
reduced
after
of
mice
neuronal
integrates
GATOR1
complex-mediated
amino
acid
tuberous
sclerosis
complex
(TSC)-mediated
growth
factor
signaling.
Neuronal
most
sensitive
withdrawal
leucine,
arginine,
glutamine,
which
dependent
on
DEPDC5,
component
the
complex.
Metabolomic
analysis
reveals
Depdc5
neuronal-specific
knockout
resistant
sensing
significant
fluctuations
in
levels
protective
effects
or
seizure-induced
death.
These
results
establish
reduces
susceptibility
DEPDC5-dependent
manner.
Modulation
nutrients
upstream
could
offer
rational
therapeutic
strategy
epilepsy
treatment.