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Neurosciences
Ali Nasimi, Fatemeh Haddad, Nafiseh Mirzaei-Damabi, Bahar Rostami, Masoumeh Hatam
Summary: The study found that angiotensinergic and vasopressinergic neurons in the PVNp work together to regulate arterial pressure during hypotension. Blocking AngII receptors in the PVNp attenuates the effects of AVP injection, suggesting a cooperative system between AngII and AVP neurons in the PVNp.
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Basak Donertas Ayaz, Aline C. Oliveira, Wendi L. Malphurs, Ty Redler, Alan Moreira de Araujo, Ravindra K. Sharma, Basar Sirmagul, Jasenka Zubcevic
Summary: Chronic infusion of sodium hydrosulfide was found to alleviate the effects of Ang II-induced hypertension in rats and impact microglia in PVN. This suggests that central H2S may alleviate rodent hypertension independently of circulating H2S via effects on the autonomic nervous system and PVN microglia.
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Wenzhi Yang, Hao Li, Zhongle Cheng, You Lu, Wuli Li, Jun Feng, Liecheng Wang, Juan Cheng
Summary: Dexmedetomidine modulates water-electrolyte metabolism balance by depressing AVP expression in the PVN without impairing renal function.
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(2022)
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Bahar Rostami, Ali Nasimi, Masoumeh Hatam
Summary: This study in anesthetized rats found that AngII does not provide tonic activity in the parvocellular part of the paraventricular nucleus (PVNp) under normal conditions. However, drugs microinjected into the PVNp attenuated the frequency component of baroreflex, and AngII attenuated the heart rate response of baroreflex through AT1 and AT2 receptors.
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Uday Singh, Jingwei Jiang, Kenji Saito, Brandon A. Toth, Jacob E. Dickey, Samuel R. Rodeghiero, Yue Deng, Guorui Deng, Baojian Xue, Zhiyong Zhu, Leonid V. Zingman, Joel C. Geerling, Huxing Cui
Summary: The PVNMC4R+ neurons project broadly to brain regions involved in feeding, neuroendocrine, and autonomic control, while receiving monosynaptic input mainly from other hypothalamic nuclei and circumventricular organs. Activation of PVNMC4R+ neurons leads to suppression of feeding and physiological changes in cardiovascular and thermoregulatory functions, accompanied by acute transient hyperactivity and rest-like behavior.
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(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caroline L. Wee, Erin Song, Maxim Nikitchenko, Kristian J. Herrera, Sandy Wong, Florian Engert, Samuel Kunes
Summary: This study reveals the impact of social isolation on the oxytocinergic circuit in the zebrafish brain and how chemical signals from conspecific animals modulate this circuit. The results provide a model for understanding how social stimuli mediate adaptive behaviors through neural circuits.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Physiology
Jeremy A. Bigalke, Huanjia Gao, Qing-Hui Chen, Zhiying Shan
Summary: Salt-sensitivity is a major factor in the development of hypertension, and the role of the brain orexin system in the pathology of salt-sensitive hypertension remains to be explored. This study demonstrated that orexin signaling through the OX1R in the PVN plays a critical role in the onset and maintenance of hypertension in the DOCA-salt model, involving the activation of AVP-producing neurons and subsequent release of AVP into the periphery.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Hao-Hua Wei, Xiang-Shan Yuan, Ze-Ka Chen, Pei-Pei Chen, Zhe Xiang, Wei-Min Qu, Rui-Xi Li, Guo-Min Zhou, Zhi-Li Huang
Summary: The AVP neurons in SON and PVN receive similar input patterns from multiple brain regions, with PVNAVP neurons having broader and denser inputs compared to SONAVP neurons. Additionally, differentiated input sources were found, with SONAVP neurons receiving more projections from thermoregulatory nuclei and PVNAVP neurons receiving more afferent inputs from circadian rhythm-regulating nuclei. The study provides insights into the distinct afferent framework of AVP neurons in SON and PVN, laying the foundation for further research on their diverse roles.
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Zhigang Shi, Daniel S. Stornetta, Ruth L. Stornetta, Virginia L. Brooks
Summary: The study revealed that AngII acting through AT1aR in ArcN region triggers different sympathetic nerve activation responses in female and male rats, playing a crucial role in regulating arterial pressure and heart rate, with variations existing in different physiological states. The expression of AT1aR may indirectly mediate the regulatory effects of AngII on AP and SNA through local endogenous interneurons.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Wang, Linshan Sun, Jingjing You, Honghai Peng, Haijing Yan, Jiangong Wang, Fengjiao Sun, Minghu Cui, Sanwang Wang, Zheng Zhang, Xueli Fan, Dunjiang Liu, Cuilan Liu, Changyun Qiu, Chao Chen, Zhicheng Xu, Jinbo Chen, Wei Li, Bin Liu
Summary: Chronic stress induces depression and insulin resistance, and there is a bidirectional relationship between them. This study reveals the involvement of the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) in depression and insulin resistance induced by chronic stress. The activation of PVN neurons plays a role in increasing sympathetic innervation of adipose tissues, downregulating several adipokines, and leading to depression and insulin resistance.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jingya Wang, Qiumei Zhang, Lin Yao, Teng He, Xinyi Chen, Yang Su, Shengxuan Sun, Mengyue Fan, Jinglan Yan, Taiyi Wang, Meng Zhang, Feng Guo, Shiqing Mo, Manqi Lu, Meixia Zou, Liangjie Li, Qing Yuan, Huashan Pan, Yongjun Chen
Summary: This study found that electroacupuncture (EA) at the BL15 acupuncture point effectively prevented circulatory dysfunction in a rat model of atrial fibrillation. The treatment restored impaired vascular contraction and relaxation caused by atrial fibrillation and blocked abnormal activity of the autonomic nervous system. Importantly, excessive activation of PVN neurons diminished the protective effects of EA treatment on atrial fibrillation-induced circulatory dysfunction.
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Biology
Panjiao Lin, Benjamin T. Gillard, Audrys G. Pauza, Fernando A. Iraizoz, Mahmoud A. Ali, Andre S. Mecawi, Fatma Z. Djazouli Alim, Elena Romanova, Pamela A. Burger, Michael P. Greenwood, Abdu Adem, David Murphy
Summary: This study focuses on the mechanisms of adaptive response to osmotic stress in the camel supraoptic nucleus, aiming to reveal the central control of water homeostasis in camels. By building three-dimensional models and comparing transcriptomic data, we identified unique adaptive genes in camels and common elements in the water deprivation transcriptomic response network.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Masanori Nakata, Parmila Kumari, Rika Kita, Nanako Katsui, Yuriko Takeuchi, Tomoki Kawaguchi, Toshiya Yamazaki, Boyang Zhang, Shigeki Shimba, Toshihiko Yada
Summary: The study found that the PVN BMAL1 gene maintains the expression of AVP in the PVN and helps enhance insulin release, thereby improving glucose tolerance. At the same time, the circadian variation of AVP expression is regulated by feeding, rather than by PVN BMAL1.
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Yiling Cao, Yang Yu, Baojian Xue, Ye Wang, Xiaolei Chen, Terry G. Beltz, Alan Kim Johnson, Shun-Guang Wei
Summary: IL-17A in the brain promotes neuroinflammation to advance sympathetic activation and hypertension, probably by a synergistic mechanism involving the interaction with various inflammatory mediators within the brain.
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Yue Deng, Jacob E. Dickey, Kenji Saito, Guorui Deng, Uday Singh, Jingwei Jiang, Brandon A. Toth, Zhiyong Zhu, Leonid Zingman, Jon M. Resch, Justin L. Grobe, Huxing Cui
Summary: This study characterized the expression of RGS2 in the paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus (PVN) and investigated its role in metabolic homeostasis. The results showed that Rgs2 mRNA was widely expressed throughout the mouse brain, with the highest expression observed in the PVN. Rgs2 was specifically enriched in CRH+ endocrine neurons within the PVN and was further increased by calorie restriction. The adult deletion of Rgs2 in the PVN resulted in increased food intake, body weight, body length, and blood glucose levels in mice. Prolonged postnatal loss of Rgs2 led to neuronal cell death in the PVN. In conclusion, PVN Rgs2 expression is sensitive to metabolic challenge and is crucial for the function and maintenance of metabolic homeostasis in PVN endocrine neurons.
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Song Xue, Feng Kong, Yiying Song, Jia Liu
Summary: This study used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to explore the relationship between individual's spontaneous neural activity and social interaction anxiety in a nonclinical population. The results showed that social interaction anxiety was correlated with the fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in several brain regions, and that emotional intelligence partially mediated this relationship. This study provides evidence for the neural basis of social interaction anxiety in the normal population and highlights the role of emotional intelligence in this anxiety.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Katsuyuki Yamaguchi, Takuya Yazawa
Summary: This study provides morphometric data on the development of the human medullary arcuate nucleus (AN) by examining the brains of preterm and perinatal infants. The results show that AN morphology demonstrates asymmetry and individual variability during the fetal period. The volume and neuronal number of AN increase exponentially with age, while neuronal density decreases exponentially. The AN may undergo neuron death and neuroblasts production after mid-gestation.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Zhan Zhou, Weixin Dai, Tianxiao Liu, Min Shi, Yi Wei, Lifei Chen, Yubo Xie
Summary: Studies have shown that propofol-induced neurotoxicity is caused by disruption of mitochondrial fission and fusion, leading to an energy supply imbalance for developing neurons. Healthy mitochondria released by astrocytes can migrate to compromised neurons to mitigate propofol-induced neurotoxicity, but the exact mechanisms involved still need further clarification.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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An Chen, Song Hao, Yongpeng Han, Yang Fang, Yibei Miao
Summary: This study explores the efficacy of two forms of BCI attention training games and finds that physical games may be more effective than video games. The research also offers valuable insights for future game design from a neuroscience perspective.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Lina Liu, Luran Liu, Yunting Lu, Tianyuan Zhang, Wenting Zhao
Summary: This study reveals that GDI1 serves as a potential diagnostic biomarker for AD and inhibition of GDI1 can attenuate Aβ-induced neurotoxicity. The findings offer new insights for the treatment of AD.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Zahra Gholami, Ava Soltani Hekmat, Ali Abbasi, Kazem Javanmardi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of alamandine on allodynia in a rat model and found the presence of MrgD receptors in the vlPAG and RVM regions. Microinjection of alamandine resulted in a significant increase in paw withdrawal threshold and could be blocked by an MrgD receptor antagonist. Upregulation of MrgD receptor expression following allodynia induction suggests a potential compensatory mechanism in response to pain.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Mingliang Xu, Lei Xia, Junjie Li, Yehong Du, Zhifang Dong
Summary: This study found that DHF effectively alleviates sevoflurane-induced cognitive impairment in developing mice by restoring the balance between tau O-GlcNAcylation and phosphorylation. Therefore, DHF has the potential to be a therapeutic agent for treating cognitive impairment associated with anesthetics, such as sevoflurane.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Tsubasa Mitsutake, Hisato Nakazono, Takanori Taniguchi, Hisayoshi Yoshizuka, Maiko Sakamoto
Summary: The posterior parietal cortex plays a crucial role in postural stability, and transcranial electrical stimulation of this region can modulate physical control responses. This study found that cathodal stimulation significantly decreased joint angular velocity in multiple directions, while there were no significant differences with transcranial random noise stimulation.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Xishuai Yang, Wei Zhang, Xueli Chang, Zuopeng Li, Runquan Du, Junhong Guo
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose rituximab (RTX) in patients with muscle-specific kinase antibody positive myasthenia gravis (MuSK-MG). The results showed that low-dose RTX treatment led to significant improvements in clinical symptoms and quality of life for patients with MuSK-MG.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Jian Zhang, Shunyuan Guo, Rong Tao, Fan Wang, Yihong Xie, Huizi Wang, Lan Ding, Yuejian Shen, Xiaoli Zhou, Junli Feng, Qing Shen
Summary: This study established an Alzheimer's disease (AD) model of zebrafish induced by AlCl3 and found that marine-derived plasmalogens (Pls) could alleviate cognitive impairments of AD zebrafish by reversing athletic impairment and altering the expression levels of genes related to oxidative stress, ferroptosis, synaptic dysfunction, and apoptosis.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Lu Li, Jiaqi Ren, Qi Fang, Liqiang Yu, Jintao Wang
Summary: ICU-AW is a common and severe neuromuscular complication in critically ill patients. Electrophysiological examination is essential for accurate diagnosis and early prediction of the disease. This study aimed to establish and validate an ICU-AW predictive model in SIRS patients, providing a practical tool for early clinical prediction.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Ahmad Alipour, Roghayeh Mohammadi
Summary: The present study aimed to investigate the separate and combined effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the primary motor cortex (M1) and left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (F3) regions on pain relief in patients with type-2 diabetes suffering from neuropathic pain (NP). The results showed that tDCS had the potential to induce pain relief in patients with type-2 diabetes suffering from NP. The mean perceived pain intensity in the posttest was lower in the M1 stimulation group than in the F3 stimulation group. However, more trials with larger sample sizes are necessary to define clinically relevant effects.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Eduardo J. Fusse, Franciele F. Scarante, Maria A. Vicente, Mariana M. Marrubia, Flavia Turcato, Davi S. Scomparin, Melissa A. Ribeiro, Maria J. Figueiredo, Tamires A. V. Brigante, Francisco S. Guimaraes, Alline C. Campos
Summary: Repeated exposure to psychosocial stress alters the endocannabinoid system and affects brain regions associated with emotional distress. Enhancing the effects of endocannabinoids through pharmacological inhibition induces an anti-stress behavioral effect, possibly mediated by the mTOR signaling pathway.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Giulia Agostoni, Luca Bischetti, Federica Repaci, Margherita Bechi, Marco Spangaro, Irene Ceccato, Elena Cavallini, Luca Fiorentino, Francesca Martini, Jacopo Sapienza, Mariachiara Buonocore, Michele Francesco D'Incalci, Federica Cocchi, Carmelo Guglielmino, Roberto Cavallaro, Marta Bosia, Valentina Bambini
Summary: This study found a general impairment in humor comprehension in individuals with schizophrenia, with mental jokes being more difficult for both patients and controls. Humor comprehension was closely associated with the patients' overall pragmatic and linguistic profile, while the association with Theory of Mind (ToM) was minimal. Another notable finding was the increased appreciation of humor in individuals with schizophrenia, who rated jokes as funnier than controls did, regardless of whether they were correctly or incorrectly completed. The funniness ratings were not predicted by any measure, suggesting a dimension of humor untied to cognition or psychopathology.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)
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Neurosciences
Xiuping Gong, Qi Li, Yang Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates that Sev targets CREBBP to inhibit ALG13 transcription, leading to hippocampal damage and cognitive impairment.
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2024)