abstract：:Parkin gene mutations are by far the most common mutations in both familial Parkinson's disease (PD) and sporadic PD. Approximately, 50% of parkin mutations is exon dosage mutations (i.e., deletions and duplications of entire exons). Here, we first established a MLPA assay for quick detection of parkin exon rearrangem...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Guo JF,Dong XL,Xu Q,Li N,Yan XX,Xia K,Tang BS

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most frequent neurodegenerative disorder. It is characterized by selective degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Early-onset familial forms of PD are associated with mutations in several genes, including parkin, pink1 and dj-1. DJ-1 en...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Jaramillo-Gómez J,Niño A,Arboleda H,Arboleda G

更新日期：2015-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Event-related brain potentials (ERPs) demonstrate that human auditory cortical responses are sensitive to changes in static pitch as indexed by the pitch onset response (POR), a negativity generated at the initiation of acoustic periodicity. Yet, it is still unclear if this brain signature is sensitive to dynamic, tim...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Bidelman GM

更新日期：2015-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness. Increasing evidence has shown that the neuronal components of the retina are affected even before the detection of vascular lesions. Hyperglycemia is considered the main pathogenic factor for the development of diabetic complications. Nevertheless, ...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Baptista FI,Castilho ÁF,Gaspar JM,Liberal JT,Aveleira CA,Ambrósio AF

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to compare immunoreactivity patterns of four different anti-α-syn antibodies in surgical specimens of the gastrointestinal tract of Parkinson disease and control cases. Surgical specimens from stomach, small and large bowel of 6 PD cases and 12 controls were studied. Primary antibodies: anti-α-syn clone KM51,...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Aldecoa I,Navarro-Otano J,Stefanova N,Sprenger FS,Seppi K,Poewe W,Cuatrecasas M,Valldeoriola F,Gelpi E,Tolosa E

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticokinematic coherence (CKC), i.e., coherence calculated between MEG and an accelerometer signal, recording movement kinematics, can be used for functional mapping of the sensorimotor cortex. Cortical sources of CKC, induced by both voluntary and passive movements, localize at the proximity of sensorimotor cortex....

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Airaksinen K,Lehti T,Nurminen J,Luoma J,Helle L,Taulu S,Pekkonen E,Mäkelä JP

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Imagining a familiar environment is different from imagining an environmental map and clinical evidence demonstrated the existence of double dissociations in brain-damaged patients due to the contents of mental images. Here, we assessed a large sample of young and old participants by considering their ability to gener...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Piccardi L,Nori R,Palermo L,Guariglia C,Giusberti F

更新日期：2015-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported that corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) increased neuronal excitability specifically in type II neurons of the dorsolateral part of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (dlBNST). Because the majority of type II dlBNST neurons are thought to be GABAergic interneurons, at least a portion of w...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Nagano Y,Kaneda K,Maruyama C,Ide S,Kato F,Minami M

更新日期：2015-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated that both oxidative stress and autophagy play important roles in secondary neuronal degeneration in the ipsilateral thalamus after distal middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). This study aimed to investigate whether oxidative stress is associated with autophagy activation within t...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Li Y,Zhang J,Chen L,Xing S,Li J,Zhang Y,Li C,Pei Z,Zeng J

更新日期：2015-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a powerful antioxidant with suggested neuroprotective action. This study investigated the protective effects of EGCG against retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) degeneration in an animal model of glaucoma. C57BL/6J mice (n=54) were divided randomly into four groups: normal control group ...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Shen C,Chen L,Jiang L,Lai TY

更新日期：2015-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Glycinergic inhibitory neurotransmission plays a pivotal role in the development of neuropathic pain. The glycine concentration in the synaptic cleft is controlled by the glycine transporters GlyT1 and GlyT2. GlyT1 is expressed throughout the central nervous system, while GlyT2 is exclusively located in glycinergic ne...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Schlösser L,Barthel F,Brandenburger T,Neumann E,Bauer I,Eulenburg V,Werdehausen R,Hermanns H

更新日期：2015-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive oxygen species and inflammatory signaling have been identified as pivotal pathophysiological factors contributing to epileptogenesis. Considering the development of combined anti-inflammatory and antioxidant treatment strategies with antiepileptogenic potential, a characterization of the time course of microg...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Rettenbeck ML,von Rüden EL,Bienas S,Carlson R,Stein VM,Tipold A,Potschka H

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The transcriptional regulation of the gene encoding α-synuclein (SNCA) is thought to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD), as common genetic variability in this gene is associated with an elevated risk of developing PD. However, the relevant mechanisms are still poorly understood. So fa...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Brenner S,Wersinger C,Gasser T

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:White matter (WM) abnormality in somatization disorder (SD) has not been reported yet. This study was designed to elucidate the alterations in WM integrity in SD. A total of 25 patients with SD and 28 healthy controls were enrolled in the study. WM integrity was analyzed using tract-based spatial statistics. No differ...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Zhang J,Jiang M,Yao D,Dai Y,Long L,Yu M,Liu J,Zhang Z,Xiao C,Guo W

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:It was established that stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) can induce antinociception. Previous studies showed a role for the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and nucleus accumbens (NAc) in antinociception induced by LH stimulation through the orexinergic system. In this study, we tried to assess the involvement...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Moradi M,Fatahi Z,Haghparast A

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Micro traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common type of brain injury, but the mechanisms underlying it are poorly understood. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is a water channel expressed in astrocyte end-feet, which plays an important role in brain edema. However, little is known about the role of AQP4 in micro TBI. Here, we...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Liang F,Luo C,Xu G,Su F,He X,Long S,Ren H,Liu Y,Feng Y,Pei Z

更新日期：2015-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:As a variant of peptide conantokin-T (con-T), con-T[M8Q] is derived from the venom of Conus tulipa. Our previous study has demonstrated that con-T[M8Q] selectively targets N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) NR2B subunit. In the present study, we determined the effects of con-T[M8Q] on the expression and development...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Ren B,Zhou Z,Liu Z,Li B,Ou J,Dai Q

更新日期：2015-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced aging is accompanied by a decline in visuospatial attention. Previous neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies have demonstrated dysfunction in specific brain areas related to visuospatial attention. However, it is still unclear how the functional connectivity between brain regions causes the decline of ...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Li Y,Li C,Wu Q,Xu Z,Kurata T,Ohno S,Kanazawa S,Abe K,Wu J

更新日期：2015-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathy is observed in 50% of diabetic patients with diabetic foot. This study attempted to explore the potential role of human mesenchymal stem cells-umbilical cord blood (hMSCs-UC) in femoral nerve (FN) neuropathy. The model rats were established by one time administration of streptozotocin and empyrosis on the d...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Xia N,Xu JM,Zhao N,Zhao QS,Li M,Cheng ZF

更新日期：2015-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This review attempts to explain the symptoms experienced by patients with inflammatory neuropathies by pathophysiological events. The emphasis is not on the primary events that may cause a particular illness but on downstream events taking place in peripheral nerves or muscles. Symptoms that will be discussed include ...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Franssen H

更新日期：2015-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Cisplatin, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, vincristine and bortezomib are some of the most effective drugs successfully employed (alone or in combinations) as first-line treatment for common cancers. However they often caused severe peripheral neurotoxicity and neuropathic pain. Structural deficits in Dorsal Root Ganglia and...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Carozzi VA,Canta A,Chiorazzi A

更新日期：2015-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral neuropathies are a group of acquired and hereditary disorders presenting with different distribution and nerve fiber class involvement. The overall prevalence is 2.4%, increasing to 8% in the elderly population. However, the frequency may vary depending on the underlying pathogenesis and association with sy...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Merkies IS,Faber CG,Lauria G

更新日期：2015-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms underlying alterations in brain functions in response to physical exercise are not fully understood. The present study examined the central effect of irisin, a 112 amino acid polypeptide hormone secreted from the skeletal muscle after exercise, on the locomotion in rats. Central administration of irisin...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Zhang W,Chang L,Zhang C,Zhang R,Li Z,Chai B,Li J,Chen E,Mulholland M

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Gelsolin (GSN) levels and matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3) activity have been found to be altered in the plasma in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD). The aim of this study was to determine whether a combination of these proteins with clinical data is specific and sensitive enough for AD diagnosis. In 113 non-demen...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Peng M,Jia J,Qin W

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study assessed the mechanisms by which nerve growth factor (NGF) increased the level of apolipoprotein E (apoE) in PC12 cells. NGF (50ng/mL) significantly increased apoE protein levels following 72h of treatment. Similarly NGF increased luciferase activity in cells transfected with a luciferase reporter co...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Strachan-Whaley MR,Reilly K,Dobson J,Kalisch BE

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic pain (NP) is one of the most common complications after spinal cord injury (SCI), but no protein biomarkers has ever been introduced into clinical diagnosis. Previous studies implicated that toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 played a critical role in the development of NP in animal SCI models. Here, a total of 14...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Xu J,E X,Liu H,Li F,Cao Y,Tian J,Yan J

更新日期：2015-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxytoxin (OT) promotes social behavior and reduces anxiety. A great number of studies suggest that OT plays a role in learning and memory processes in animals and humans. Fear memories are rendered labile and prone to modification after reactivation and a restabilization and reconsolidation process is necessary for fu...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Hou Y,Zhao L,Zhang G,Ding L

更新日期：2015-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence shows that inflammation may contribute to the pathophysiology of depression. Apigenin, one type of natural flavone, has a number of biological actions including anti-inflammatory effects. Although it has potential antidepressant activity in a chronic mild stress model, the mechanisms of antidepress...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Li R,Zhao D,Qu R,Fu Q,Ma S

更新日期：2015-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we measured activation patterns in the primary visual cortex and the frontal language areas and compared them in individuals with strong and weak capacities to mentally visualize information during spontaneous thinking. Subjects were first administered a 5-item questionnaire to assess their ability to cr...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Nishimura K,Aoki T,Inagawa M,Tobinaga Y,Iwaki S

更新日期：2015-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of dementia on standing postural adaptation during performance of a visual search task. We recruited 16 older adults with dementia and 15 without dementia. Postural sway was assessed by recording medial-lateral (ML) and anterior-posterior (AP) center-of-pressure when standing with a...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Jor'dan AJ,McCarten JR,Rottunda S,Stoffregen TA,Manor B,Wade MG

更新日期：2015-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:We assess in mice, the electrophysiological criteria developed in humans and rats in vivo for unmyelinated (C) fibre differentiation into sub-classes, derived from the activity-induced latency increase ("slowing") in response to electrical stimulation during 6 min at 0.25 Hz followed by 3 min at 2 Hz. Fibres are consi...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Hoffmann T,De Col R,Messlinger K,Reeh PW,Weidner C

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Galectin-3 is a β-galactosidase-binding lectin which is important in cell proliferation and apoptotic regulation. Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV), which includes the Enterovirus genus, can cause not only acute myocarditis but also neuronal degeneration of central nervous system in various animals including mice. The...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Kobayashi K,Niwa M,Hoshi M,Saito K,Hisamatsu K,Hatano Y,Tomita H,Miyazaki T,Hara A

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurologically healthy individuals use sensory feedback to alter future movements by updating internal models of the effector system and environment. For example, when visual feedback about limb movements or auditory feedback about speech movements is experimentally perturbed, the planning of subsequent movements is a...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Max L,Maffett DG

更新日期：2015-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficit in balance control is a common and often an initial disabling symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of the study was to investigate the organization of anticipatory and compensatory postural adjustments in individuals with MS dealing with external perturbations. Ten individuals with MS and ten age-and-ge...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Aruin AS,Kanekar N,Lee YJ

更新日期：2015-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the protective effects and mechanisms of crocin, an extract of saffron, on brain damage after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in mice. C57BL/6 mice were subjected to controlled cortical impact (CCI)-induced TBI. Pretreatment with crocin (20mg/kg) had protective effects against TBI, demonstrated by...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Wang K,Zhang L,Rao W,Su N,Hui H,Wang L,Peng C,Tu Y,Zhang S,Fei Z

更新日期：2015-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic stress is well known to exacerbate pain. We tested the hypothesis that neonatal handling, which induces resilience to the negative impact of stress by increasing the quality and quantity of maternal care, attenuates the mechanical hyperalgesia produced by water-avoidance stress in the adult rat. Neonatal male ...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Alvarez P,Levine JD,Green PG

更新日期：2015-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone modifications, such as lysine methylation, acetylation and ubiquitination, are epigenetic tags that shape the chromatin landscape and regulate transcription required for synaptic plasticity and memory. Here, we show that transcription-promoting histone H3 trimethylated at lysine 4 (H3K4me3), histone H3 acetyla...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Bach SV,Tacon PR,Morgan JW,Hegde AN

更新日期：2015-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential tremor (ET) is a progressive neurological disorder with motor and non-motor symptoms. It has conclusively been shown that modulation of glutamate receptors could ameliorate ET. Recent studies have suggested that Berberine (BBR) has an inhibitory effect on glutamate receptors. Therefore, BBR may have therapeu...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Vaziri Z,Abbassian H,Sheibani V,Haghani M,Nazeri M,Aghaei I,Shabani M

更新日期：2015-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of 5-HTTLPR and 5-HT2C Cys23Ser polymorphisms in the psychopathology of mood disorders and suicide behavior is controversial. The aim of present study was to investigate the association between 5-HTTLPR and 5-HT2C Cys23Ser variants and susceptibility to bipolar I disorder (BID). The 5-HT2C genotypes were stud...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Mohammadi S,Khazaie H,Rahimi Z,Vaisi-Raygani A,Zargooshi N,Rahimi Z

更新日期：2015-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-stroke 'pushing' behaviour appears to be caused by impaired perception of vertical in the roll plane. While pushing behaviour typically resolves with stroke recovery, it is not known if misperception of vertical persists. The purpose of this study was to determine if perception of vertical is impaired amongst str...

journal_title：Neuroscience letters

authors： Mansfield A,Fraser L,Rajachandrakumar R,Danells CJ,Knorr S,Campos J

更新日期：2015-03-17 00:00:00