Adrenomedullin, a Novel Target for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

abstract：:The protective and therapeutic mechanism of bee venom acupuncture (BVA) in neurodegenerative disorders is not clear. We investigated whether treatment with BVA (0.25 and 0.8 mg/kg) at the Zusanli (ST36) acupoints, located lateral from the anterior border of the tibia, has a beneficial effect in a myelin basic protein ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Lee MJ,Jang M,Choi J,Lee G,Min HJ,Chung WS,Kim JI,Jee Y,Chae Y,Kim SH,Lee SJ,Cho IH

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of stroke. This study aims to determine lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels in serum and to investigate their associations with stroke recurrence events in a 3-month follow-up study in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Serum Lp(a) levels were determined in 203 ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Hong XW,Wu DM,Lu J,Zheng YL,Tu WJ,Yan J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we investigated the influence of elevated RAS expression on the growth of meningioma in vivo and in vitro. The IOMM-LEE cells, representing a cell line derived from malignant meningioma, were divided into blank control group (cells without any drug treatment), negative control group (cells treated with ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Jiang C,Song T,Li J,Ao F,Gong X,Lu Y,Zhang C,Chen L,Liu Y,He H,Huang O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative damage to the inner ear is responsible for several types of sensorineural deafness. Cochlear stria marginal cells (MCs) are thought to be vulnerable to such oxidative stress. Activated poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) has been implicated in several diseases, but the effect of PARP1 on MCs subjected to o...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Zhang Y,Yang Y,Xie Z,Zuo W,Jiang H,Zhao X,Sun Y,Kong W

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), one of the most important neuroactive steroids, is produced in the adrenals and the brain. DHEAS is believed to play a critical role in modulating different forms of cellular control, including processes associated with human neural systems. Its production rate and level in seru...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Liou CJ,Yang CM,Lee TH,Liu PS,Hsieh HL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a catechin found in green tea, has been previously investigated for its neuroprotective effects in vitro and in vivo. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate its possible beneficial effects in a well-established preclinical mixed model of familial Alzheimer's disease (AD) and type...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Ettcheto M,Cano A,Manzine PR,Busquets O,Verdaguer E,Castro-Torres RD,García ML,Beas-Zarate C,Olloquequi J,Auladell C,Folch J,Camins A

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal separation (MS) causes long-lasting epigenetic changes in the brain and increases vulnerability to traumatic events in adulthood. Of interest, there may be sex-specific differences in these epigenetic changes. In this study, the extent of histone acetylation in the hippocampus (HIP) and the expression of BDNF...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Sun H,Zhang X,Kong Y,Gou L,Lian B,Wang Y,Jiang L,Li Q,Sun H,Sun L

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress induces a variety of neuronal cell death pathways that play a critical role in the pathophysiology of stroke. ER stress occurs when unfolded/misfolded proteins accumulate and the folding capacity of ER chaperones exceeds the capacity of ER lumen to facilitate their disposal. As a cons...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Nakka VP,Prakash-Babu P,Vemuganti R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondria are widely recognized as fundamental organelles for cellular physiology and constitute the main energy source for different cellular processes. The location, morphology, and interactions of mitochondria with other organelles, such as the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), have emerged as critical events capable ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Godoy JA,Valdivieso AG,Inestrosa NC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyloid-β oligomers (AβOs) toxicity causes mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to synaptic failure in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Considering presynaptic high energy demand and tight Ca2+ regulation, impairment of mitochondrial function can lead to deteriorated neural activity and cell death. In this study, an AD mouse m...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： da Silva JS,Nonose Y,Rohden F,Lukasewicz Ferreira PC,Fontella FU,Rocha A,Brochier AW,Apel RV,de Lima TM,Seminotti B,Amaral AU,Galina A,Souza DO

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lactate is an energy substrate in adult brain especially when glucose is withdrawn or only lactate is present as main energy source. Besides, the most abundant lactate transporter in brain-monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1)-was recognized recently. Despite this, MCT1 expressions in central nervous system (CNS) have ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Zhang M,Ma Z,Qin H,Yao Z

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorders. During the past decades, studies have focused on its genetic background and the abnormality of the brain structure and function. Recently, an advanced technique linking these two areas, namely, the imaging gen...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Wu Z,Yang L,Wang Y

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin receptors in the brain are found in high densities in the hippocampus, a region that is fundamentally involved in the acquisition, consolidation, and recollection of new information. Using the intranasal method, which effectively bypasses the blood-brain barrier to deliver and target insulin directly from the ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Schiöth HB,Craft S,Brooks SJ,Frey WH 2nd,Benedict C

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complications caused by overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes are one of the main problems that increase morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Hypothalamic metabolic sensors play an important role in the control of feeding and energy homeostasis. PAS kinase (PASK) is a nutrient sensor proposed as a reg...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Hurtado-Carneiro V,Roncero I,Egger SS,Wenger RH,Blazquez E,Sanz C,Alvarez E

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For more than a century dendritic spines have been a source of fascination and speculation. The long-held belief that these anatomical structures are involved in learning and memory are addressed. Specifically, two lines of evidence that support this claim are reviewed. In the first, we review evidence that experiment...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Leuner B,Shors TJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Klotho protein, encoded by the Klotho gene (KL) at locus 13q12, is an antiaging hormone-like protein playing a pivotal role in cell metabolism homeostasis and associated to longevity and age-related diseases. In particular, altered cell metabolism in central nervous system may influence the behavior of serotoninergic ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Paroni G,Seripa D,Fontana A,D'Onofrio G,Gravina C,Urbano M,Addante F,Lozupone M,Copetti M,Pilotto A,Greco A,Panza F

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic disruptions of spindle/centrosome-associated WD40-repeat protein 62 (WDR62) are causative for autosomal recessive primary microcephaly (MCPH) and a broader range of cortical malformations. Since the identification of WDR62 as encoded by the MCPH2 locus in 2010, recent studies that have deleted/depleted WDR62 i...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Shohayeb B,Lim NR,Ho U,Xu Z,Dottori M,Quinn L,Ng DCH

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress, unaccompanied by signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, is known to decrease grey matter volume (GMV) in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and hippocampus but not the amygdala in humans. We sought to determine if this was the case in stressed mice using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Kassem MS,Lagopoulos J,Stait-Gardner T,Price WS,Chohan TW,Arnold JC,Hatton SN,Bennett MR

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperpalatable diets (HP) impair brain metabolism, and regular physical exercise has an apparent opposite effect. Here, we combined a prior long-term exposure to HP diet followed by physical exercise and evaluated the impact on some neuroenergetic components and on cognitive performance. We assessed the extracellular ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Portela LV,Brochier AW,Haas CB,de Carvalho AK,Gnoato JA,Zimmer ER,Kalinine E,Pellerin L,Muller AP

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retina is an extension of the central nervous system and has been considered to be a simplified, more tractable and accessible version of the brain for a variety of neuroscience investigations. The optic nerve displays changes in response to underlying neurodegenerative diseases, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Vohra R,Kolko M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by intelligence decline, behavioral disorders and cognitive disability. The purpose of this study was to investigate gene expression in AD, based on published microarray data on Tg2576 mice. Hierarchical Cluster Analysis and Gene Ontol...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Tan L,Wang X,Ni ZF,Zhu X,Wu W,Zhu LQ,Liu D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In neurodegenerative diseases, pathogenic proteins tend to misfold and form aggregates that are difficult to remove and able to induce excessive endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, leading to neuronal injury and apoptosis. Homocysteine-induced endoplasmic reticulum protein (Herp), an E3 ubiquitin ligase, is an importan...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Luo H,Cao L,Liang X,Du A,Peng T,Li H

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emerging evidence has demonstrated the involvement of stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF1, also known as CXCL12)-CXCR4 signaling in a variety of pain state. However, the underlying mechanisms of SDF1-CXCR4 signaling leading to the maintenance of chronic pain states are poorly understood. In the present study, we sough...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Yang F,Sun W,Luo WJ,Yang Y,Yang F,Wang XL,Chen J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complex multifactorial nature of AD pathogenesis has been highlighted by evidence implicating additional neurodegenerative mechanisms, beyond that of amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau. To provide insight into cause and effect, we here investigated the temporal profile and associations of pathological changes in synaptic, end...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Buchanan H,Mackay M,Palmer K,Tothová K,Katsur M,Platt B,Koss DJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prion pathologies are characterized by the conformational conversion of the cellular prion protein (PrPC) into a pathological infectious isoform, known as PrPSc. The latter acquires different abnormal conformations, which are associated with specific pathological phenotypes. Recent evidence suggests that prions adapt ...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Bistaffa E,Moda F,Virgilio T,Campagnani I,De Luca CMG,Rossi M,Salzano G,Giaccone G,Tagliavini F,Legname G

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) produced by sphingosine kinases (SPHK1 and SPHK2) is a signaling molecule involved in cell proliferation and formation of cellular junctions. In this study, we characterized the retinas of Sphk1 knockout (KO) mice by electron microscopy and immunocytochemistry. We also tested cultured Mül...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Wilkerson JL,Stiles MA,Gurley JM,Grambergs RC,Gu X,Elliott MH,Proia RL,Mandal NA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event resulting in disturbances to normal sensory, motor, or autonomic functions, which ultimately impacts a patient's physical, psychological, and social well-being. Until now, no available therapy for SCI can effectively slow down or halt the disease progression. Compared to t...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Yang H,Liu CC,Wang CY,Zhang Q,An J,Zhang L,Hao DJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loss of heart rate variability (HRV) and autonomic dysfunction are associated with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. Neuronal networks comprising brainstem and hypothalamus are involved in the "flight-or-fight" response via control over the autonomic nervous system and circulation. We hypothesized that sepsis-...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Pinto BB,Ritter C,Michels M,Gambarotta N,Ferrario M,Dal-Pizzol F,Singer M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by intracellular and extracellular protein aggregates, including microtubule-associated protein tau and cleavage product of amyloid precursor protein, β-amyloid (Aβ). Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) is a calcium-dependent enzyme that cross-links proteins forming a γ-glutamyl-ε-l...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Zhang J,Wang S,Huang W,Bennett DA,Dickson DW,Wang D,Wang R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common progressive neurodegenerative disorder. A defining hallmark of the AD brain is the presence of intraneuronal neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) which are made up of abnormally modified tau, with aberrant phosphorylation being the most studied posttranslational modification (PTM)...

journal_title：Molecular neurobiology

authors： Guha S,Johnson GVW,Nehrke K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00