Brain and Behavior,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Depression
is
a
prevalent
and
significant
psychological
consequence
of
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI).
Ferroptosis,
an
iron‐dependent
form
regulated
cell
death,
exacerbates
the
neurological
damage
associated
with
TBI.
This
study
investigates
whether
nicorandil,
potassium
channel
opener
nitrate‐like
properties
known
for
its
antioxidative
neuroprotective
effects,
can
mitigate
depression‐like
behaviors
following
TBI
by
modulating
ferroptosis.
Methods
A
controlled
cortical
impact
(CCI)
device
was
used
to
establish
model.
Depression‐like
in
rats
were
assessed
using
sucrose
preference
test
(SPT),
tail
suspension
(TST),
forced
swimming
(FST).
The
antioxidant
system,
lipid
peroxidation,
ferroptosis
levels
evaluated.
SLC7A11/GPX4
axis
analyzed
quantitative
real‐time
PCR
(qRT‐PCR)
Western
blot
analysis.
Results
Nicorandil
administration
significantly
ameliorated
also
effectively
restored
substantially
reduced
attenuated
hippocampus
Mechanistically,
nicorandil
promoted
Crucially,
knockdown
hippocampal
SLC7A11
abrogated
protective
effects
on
behaviors,
Conclusion
These
findings
indicate
that
ameliorates
inhibiting
through
activation
axis.
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(6), С. 901 - 901
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
There
is
a
growing
body
of
evidence
that
suggests
connection
between
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
and
subsequent
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD).
While
the
exact
mechanism
unknown,
we
hypothesize
chronic
glutamate
neurotoxicity
may
play
role.
The
consumption
dietary
modifiable
factor
influencing
levels
in
blood
and,
therefore,
brain.
In
this
systematic
review,
explored
relationship
development
post-TBI
PTSD.
Of
1748
articles
identified,
44
met
inclusion
criteria
for
analysis
review.
We
observed
individuals
from
countries
with
diets
traditionally
high
had
greater
odds
developing
PTSD
after
TBI
(odds
ratio
=
15.2,
95%
confidence
interval
11.69
to
19.76,
p
<
0.01).
These
findings
support
hypothesis
chronically
elevated
concentrations
caused
by
intake
invoke
neurodegeneration
processes
could
ultimately
result
Further
studies
will
clarify
whether
lowering
via
diet
would
be
an
effective
strategy
preventing
or
treating
Translational Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
is
a
significant
global
health
concern
and
associated
with
short-term
long-term
comorbidities
such
as
mood
disorders
reduced
quality
of
life.
Diffuse
axonal
(DABI)
common
but
severe
type
TBI.
The
role
DABI
in
the
development
psychiatric
sequelae
after
TBI
not
well
understood
due
to
challenge
isolating
from
general
human
population.
Here
we
investigate
occurrence
post-TBI
depressive-
anxiety-like
behaviors
rat
model.
Forty
rats
were
randomly
assigned
two
groups,
20
receiving
sham
treatment.
We
used
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
protocol
developed
for
using
3-T
clinical
scanner
confirm
DABI.
then
compared
neuroimaging,
neurological
behavioral
assessments
across
experimental
groups.
There
was
difference
between
groups
on
sucrose
preference,
measurement
depressive-like
behavior
(p
<
0.012),
time
spent
open
arms
plus
maze
test,
0.032).
For
MRI-detected
injury,
there
diffusion-weighted
relative
anisotropy
0.001)
fractional
mapping.
found
that
isolated
our
model
led
post-traumatic
30%
cases
35%.
Additionally,
established
diagnostic
cut-offs
injured
rats.
also
documented
comorbidity
depression
anxiety
DABI-exposed
anticipate
this
study
will
greatly
enhance
understanding
relationship
DABI,
TBI,
like
anxiety,
aid
developing
treatment
options
these
interconnected
conditions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(4), С. 2294 - 2294
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024
Given
its
polygenic
nature,
there
is
a
need
for
personalized
approach
to
schizophrenia.
The
aim
of
the
study
was
select
laboratory
biomarkers
from
blood,
brain
imaging,
and
clinical
assessment,
with
an
emphasis
on
patients’
self-report
questionnaires.
Metabolomics
studies
serum
samples
51
patients
45
healthy
volunteers,
based
liquid
chromatography-electrospray
ionization-mass
spectrometry
(LC-ESI-MS/MS),
led
identification
3
biochemical
indicators
(cortisol,
glutamate,
lactate)
These
metabolites
were
sequentially
correlated
tests
results,
imaging
assessment
outcomes,
including
patient
outcomes.
hierarchical
cluster
analysis
principal
components
(HCPC)
performed
identify
most
homogeneous
groups.
Significant
correlations
noted
between
blood
lactates
11
10
neuroimaging
parameters.
increase
in
lactate
cortisol
significantly
associated
decrease
immunological
parameters,
especially
level
reactive
lymphocytes.
strongest
demonstrated
by
N-acetylaspartate
concentrations
glutamate
glutamine,
creatine
phosphocreatine
prefrontal
cortex.
search
associations
parameters
self-reported
outcomes
may
provide
new
diagnostic
evidence
specific
schizophrenia
phenotypes.
NeuroMolecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Abstract
Depression
frequently
occurs
following
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI).
However,
the
role
of
Fibromodulin
(FMOD)
in
TBI-related
depression
is
not
yet
clear.
Previous
studies
have
suggested
FMOD
as
a
potential
key
factor
TBI,
its
association
with
post-TBI
and
underlying
mechanisms
are
well
understood.
Serum
levels
were
measured
patients
using
qPCR.
The
severity
was
assessed
self-depression
scale
(SDS).
Neurological
function,
depressive
state,
cognitive
function
mice
modified
Severity
Score
(mNSS),
forced
swimming
test
(FST),
tail
suspension
(TST),
Sucrose
Preference
Test
(SPT),
morris
water
maze
(MWM).
morphological
features
mouse
hippocampal
synapses
neuronal
dendritic
spines
revealed
through
immunofluorescence,
transmission
electron
microscopy,
Golgi-Cox
staining.
protein
expression
FMOD,
MAP2,
SYP,
PSD95,
phosphorylation
PI3K/AKT/mTOR
signaling
pathway,
detected
Western
blotting.
decreased
TBI
patients’
serum.
Overexpression
preserved
alleviated
depression-like
behaviour,
increased
synaptic
expression,
induced
ultrastructural
changes
neurons.
PI3K,
AKT,
mTOR
involvement
pathway
FMOD’s
protective
effects.
exhibits
therapeutic
target
for
related
to
effects
potentially
mediated
pathway.
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(24), С. 4405 - 4405
Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2024
The
gut–brain
axis
plays
an
integral
role
in
maintaining
overall
health,
with
growing
evidence
suggesting
its
impact
on
the
development
of
various
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
including
depression.
This
review
explores
complex
relationship
between
gut
microbiota
and
glutamate
(Glu)
regulation,
highlighting
effect
brain
particularly
context
depression
following
certain
neurological
insults.
We
discuss
how
microbial
populations
can
either
facilitate
or
limit
Glu
uptake,
influencing
bioavailability
predisposing
to
neuroinflammation
neurotoxicity.
Additionally,
we
examine
metabolites
their
influence
blood–brain
barrier
neurotransmitter
systems
involved
mood
regulation.
therapeutic
potential
microbiome-targeted
interventions,
such
as
fecal
transplantation,
is
also
highlighted.
While
much
research
has
explored
major
depressive
disorders
other
diseases,
contribution
post-neurological
remains
underexplored.
Future
should
focus
explaining
mechanisms
linking
outcomes,
conditions
post-stroke
depression,
post-traumatic
brain-injury
epilepsy-associated
Systematic
reviews
human
clinical
studies
are
needed
establish
causal
relationships
assess
efficacy
therapies
improving
sequalae
after
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(20), С. 11241 - 11241
Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2024
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI),
a
major
cause
of
death
and
disability
among
young
people,
leads
to
significant
public
health
economic
challenges.
Despite
its
frequency,
treatment
options
remain
largely
unsuitable.
However,
examination
the
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
can
assist
with
understanding
mechanisms
dynamics
dysfunction,
which
affects
TBI
sufferers
secondarily
injury.
Here,
we
present
rat
model
focused
on
two
standard
BBB
assessment
markers,
high-
low-molecular-weight
complexes,
in
order
understand
disruption.
In
addition,
tested
new
technique
evaluate
disruption
single
set,
comparing
neuroimaging.
A
total
100
Sprague–Dawley
rats
were
separated
into
following
five
groups:
naive
(n
=
20
rats),
control
administration
60
rats).
Rats
assessed
at
different
time
points
after
measure
using
low-
high-molecular-weight
complexes.
Neurological
severity
score
was
evaluated
baseline
24
h
TBI.
During
neurological
exam
TBI,
scanned
magnetic
resonance
imaging
euthanized
for
permeability.
We
found
that
markers
displayed
examples
same
set
tissues
over
period
week.
Our
innovative
protocol
assessing
permeability
complexes
showed
appropriate
results.
Additionally,
determined
lower
limit
sensitivity,
therefore
demonstrating
accuracy
this
method.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(1), С. 1670 - 1676
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Previous
observational
studies
demonstrated
a
link
existed
between
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
and
cerebral
disease
multisystem
complications,
such
as
dementia,
pneumonia,
gastrointestinal
disease,
but
they
could
be
confused
by
confounding
reverse
causality.
We
aimed
to
figure
out
the
causal
correlation
TBI
following
complications.
Database
concerning
complications
from
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
was
employed
examine
whether
causally
associated
with
risk
of
some
All
carried
through
R,
version
4.3.3.
MR
analyses
indicated
that
any
dementia
has
promotional
effect
on
(OR
=
1.067,
95%
CI,
1.011-1.123,
p
0.017).
However,
there
no
genetically
Alzheimer's
(AD),
Parkinson's
(PD),
or
disease.
Contrary
studies,
our
results
uncovered
little
PD,
AD,
depression,
diseases.
Interestingly,
we
found
might
TBI,
which
new
discovery.