Lin Yang, Jin Li, Fuhong Liu, Xin Chai, Zongping Fang, Xijing Zhang
{"title":"The Biological Changes of Synaptic Plasticity in the Pathological Process of Sepsis-associated Encephalopathy.","authors":"Lin Yang, Jin Li, Fuhong Liu, Xin Chai, Zongping Fang, Xijing Zhang","doi":"10.2174/1570159X23666241028105746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X23666241028105746","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a form of cognitive and psychological impairment resulting from sepsis, which occurs without any central nervous system infection or structural brain injury. Patients may experience long-term cognitive deficits and psychiatric disorders even after discharge. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. As cognitive function and mental disease are closely related to synaptic plasticity, it is presumed that alterations in synaptic plasticity play an essential role in the pathological process of SAE. Here, we present a systematic description of the pathogenesis of SAE, which is primarily driven by glial cell activation and subsequent release of inflammatory mediators. Additionally, we elucidate the alterations in synaptic plasticity that occur during SAE and comprehensively discuss the roles played by glial cells and inflammatory factors in this process. In this review, we mainly discuss the synaptic plasticity of SAE, and the main aim is to show the consequences of SAE on inflammatory factors and how they affect synaptic plasticity. This review may enhance our understanding of the mechanism underlying cognitive dysfunction and provide valuable insights into identifying appropriate therapeutic targets for SAE.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lourdes Álvarez-Sánchez, Mar Peretó, Lorena García-Vallés, Ángel Balaguer, Carmen Peña-Bautista, Laura Ferré-González, Miguel Baquero, Consuelo Cháfer Pericás
{"title":"Fast Declining Prediction in Alzheimer's Disease from Early Clinical Assessment.","authors":"Lourdes Álvarez-Sánchez, Mar Peretó, Lorena García-Vallés, Ángel Balaguer, Carmen Peña-Bautista, Laura Ferré-González, Miguel Baquero, Consuelo Cháfer Pericás","doi":"10.2174/011570159X332930240925095423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011570159X332930240925095423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Intoduction: </strong>The heterogenicity in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) progression hinders individual prognosis. The present work is an observational 2-year longitudinal study in patients with mild cognitive impairment due to AD (n= 52, with positive CSF biomarkers). The aim of this study is to predict which patients are at risk of fast progression. For this, 3 neuropsychological tests based on different domains (clinical dementia, cognition, delayed memory) and the sum of them were used.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The tests were performed at diagnosis time (T1) and two years after the diagnosis time (T2). Then, the corresponding progression models were developed using each individual test and their sum as a variable response.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>As a result, the model based on cognition status to predict fast decline (differences in the Z score (T2-T1) <1.5 were considered fast declining) provided satisfactory performance (AUC 0.74, 83.3% of sensibility and 70.2% of specificity); the models based on clinical dementia and delayed memory to predict fast declining showed low AUC and sensitivity. Nevertheless, the model based on the sum of the 3 tests showed the highest AUC (0.79), low sensitivity (63.6%), and high specificity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The developed progression models could provide useful information to clinicians and AD patients regarding their fast/normal decline in general or specific domains.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NeuropsychopharmARCology: Shaping Neuroplasticity through Arc/Arg3.1 Modulation","authors":"Francesca Mottarlini, Lucia Caffino, Fabio Fumagalli, Francesca Calabrese, Paola Brivio","doi":"10.2174/011570159X338335240903075655","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011570159X338335240903075655","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Activity-regulated cytoskeletal associated protein (aka activity-regulated gene Arg3.1) belongs to the effector gene family of the immediate early genes. This family encodes effector proteins, which act directly on cellular homeostasis and function. Arc/Arg3.1 is localized at dendritic processes, allowing the protein local synthesis on demand, and it is considered a reliable index of activitydependent synaptic changes. Evidence also exists showing the critical role of Arc/Arg3.1 in memory processes. The high sensitivity to changes in neuronal activity, its specific localization as well as its involvement in long-term synaptic plasticity indeed make this effector gene a potential, critical target of the action of psychotropic drugs. In this review, we focus on antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs as well as on psychostimulants, which belong to the category of drugs of abuse but can also be used as drugs for specific disorders of the central nervous system (i.e., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). It is demonstrated that psychotropic drugs with different mechanisms of action converge on Arc/Arg3.1, providing a means whereby Arc/Arg3.1 synaptic modulation may contribute to their therapeutic activity. The potential translational implications for different neuropsychiatric conditions are also discussed, recognizing that the treatment of these disorders is indeed complex and involves the simultaneous regulation of several dysfunctional mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mario Santorelli, Andrea Miuli, Mauro Pettorruso, Francesco Di Carlo, Domenico De Berardis, Stefano L Sensi, Giovanni Martinotti, Massimo Clerici, Massimo di Giannantonio
{"title":"Oral and Long-acting Injectable Aripiprazole in Severe Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Comorbidity: An Updated Systematic Review.","authors":"Mario Santorelli, Andrea Miuli, Mauro Pettorruso, Francesco Di Carlo, Domenico De Berardis, Stefano L Sensi, Giovanni Martinotti, Massimo Clerici, Massimo di Giannantonio","doi":"10.2174/1570159X23666241023115252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X23666241023115252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Co-occurrence of substance use disorders is frequent in patients with mental health disorders is a condition known as \"dual diagnosis\". The use of substances worsens the prognosis and lowers the quality of life of psychiatric patients. It also increases the risk of hospitalization and suicide rate.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the effects of aripiprazole therapy on substance use and other psychiatric outcomes in dually diagnosed patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a systematic review conducted on 3 databases PUBMED, SCOPUS, and Web of Science, selecting original studies and analyzing the impact of aripiprazole therapy on dually diagnosed patients. Six hundred and fifty-five articles were founded and, after removing duplicates (n = 274) and applying the exclusion criteria, 12 articles were included in our systematic review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>12 studies were included, among which 6 were Randomized Controlled Trials. The Most frequent psychiatric diagnosis were schizoaffective disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders. Alcohol and cocaine use disorders were the most used substances. Eleven studies showed a clinical improvement after aripiprazole treatment. 8 studies evaluated craving and found a significant reduction after treatment with aripiprazole. No definitive conclusions can be drawn on substance usage and maintenance of abstinence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present findings suggest aripiprazole may be associated with reducing substance craving and improving depression, psychosis, and schizoaffective disorders in dually diagnosed patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of circRNAs in the Pathological Mechanisms of Alzheimer's Disease and May Serve as Potential Biomarkers.","authors":"Zulalai Abuduwaili, Yingao Fan, Wenyuan Tao, Yanting Chen, Yun Xu, Xiaolei Zhu","doi":"10.2174/011570159X337659241014140824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011570159X337659241014140824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease leading to dementia in the elderly, and the mechanisms of AD have not been fully defined. Circular RNAs (circRNAs), covalently closed RNAs produced by reverse splicing, have critical effects in the pathogenesis of AD. CircRNAs participate in production and clearance of Aβ and tau, regulate neuroinflammation, synaptic plasticity and the process of apoptosis and autophagy, indicating that circRNAs may be alternative biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Our review summarizes the functions of circRNAs in the progression and development of AD, which provide insights into the prospect of circRNAs in the diagnosis and treatment of AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kieran Allowitz, Justin Taylor, Kyra Harames, John Yoo, Omar Baloch, Kota V Ramana
{"title":"Oxidative Stress-mediated Lipid Peroxidation-derived Lipid Aldehydes in the Pathophysiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases.","authors":"Kieran Allowitz, Justin Taylor, Kyra Harames, John Yoo, Omar Baloch, Kota V Ramana","doi":"10.2174/011570159X342720241014164650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011570159X342720241014164650","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cause damage and gradual loss of neurons affecting the central nervous system. Neurodegenerative diseases are most commonly seen in the ageing process. Ageing causes increased reactive oxygen species and decreased mitochondrial ATP generation, resulting in redox imbalance and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress-generated free radicals cause damage to membrane lipids containing polyunsaturated fatty acids, leading to the formation of toxic lipid aldehyde products such as 4- hydroxynonenal and malondialdehyde. Several studies have shown that lipid peroxidation-derived aldehyde products form adducts with cellular proteins, altering their structure and function. Thus, these lipid aldehydes could act as secondary signaling intermediates, modifying important metabolic pathways, and contributing to the pathophysiology of several human diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders. Additionally, they could serve as biomarkers for disease progression. This narrative review article discusses the biological and clinical significance of oxidative stress-mediated lipid peroxidation-derived lipid aldehydes in the pathophysiology of various neurodegenerative diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chalton Manengu, Chun-Hao Zhu, Guo-Dong Zhang, Miao-Miao Tian, Xiao-Bing Lan, Li-Jun Tao, Lin Ma, Yue Liu, Jian-Qiang Yu, Ning Liu
{"title":"Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 5: A Potential Target for Neuropathic Pain Treatment.","authors":"Chalton Manengu, Chun-Hao Zhu, Guo-Dong Zhang, Miao-Miao Tian, Xiao-Bing Lan, Li-Jun Tao, Lin Ma, Yue Liu, Jian-Qiang Yu, Ning Liu","doi":"10.2174/1570159X23666241011163035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X23666241011163035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neuropathic pain, a multifaceted and incapacitating disorder, impacts a significant number of individuals globally. Despite thorough investigation, the development of efficacious remedies for neuropathic pain continues to be a formidable task. Recent research has revealed the potential of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGlu5) as a target for managing neuropathic pain. mGlu5 is a receptor present in the central nervous system that has a vital function in regulating synaptic transmission and the excitability of neurons. This article seeks to investigate the importance of mGlu5 in neuropathic pain pathways, analyze the pharmacological approach of targeting mGlu5 for neuropathic pain treatment, and review the negative allosteric mGlu5 modulators used to target mGlu5. By comprehending the role of mGlu5 in neuropathic pain, we can discover innovative treatment approaches to ease the distress endured by persons afflicted with this incapacitating ailment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Olha Strilbytska, Oleksandr Koliada, Volodymyr Lushchak, Oleh Lushchak
{"title":"The Effects of Bioactive Compounds on PTSD Treatment.","authors":"Olha Strilbytska, Oleksandr Koliada, Volodymyr Lushchak, Oleh Lushchak","doi":"10.2174/011570159X333438240927103741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011570159X333438240927103741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disease that arises in individuals who have experienced a traumatic event such as combat exposure, childhood physical abuse, sexual violence, physical assault, an accident, etc. Being difficult to diagnose and treat, PTSD is actively studied in areas of medicine, psychiatry, biochemistry, and rehabilitation. PTSD is characterized by significant comorbidity and is accompanied by depression and anxiety. Current treatment strategies for PTSD symptoms include psychotherapy and medications. Naturally derived compounds can offer therapeutic benefits for mood disorders without unpleasant side effects. Bioactive compounds found in food exhibit beneficial effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities. Here, we describe the promising therapeutic benefits of a number of bioactive substances that have been evaluated in a variety of animal models and human experimental studies. Anxiolytic, antidepressant, and antidementia activities of bioactive compounds emphasize their potential for treating PTSD comorbidities. Hypothetical mechanisms of actions are also discussed, providing insights into their potential for human mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Glucose Metabolic Abnormality: A Crosstalk between Depression and Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Shaobin Yang, Yanhong Li, Qi Tang, Yimeng Zhang, Tingji Shao","doi":"10.2174/011570159X343281240912190309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011570159X343281240912190309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are two prevalent and debilitating conditions that significantly impact millions of people worldwide. Depressive disorders are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and impaired cognitive function. AD is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is accompanied by cognitive decline, memory loss, and behavioral changes. To date, the pathogenesis of AD and depression has not yet been fully explained. Recent studies have provided insights into the intricate relationship between these two disorders by emphasizing the role of glucose metabolic abnormalities as a potential link. This review explores the bidirectional association between depression and AD, focusing on common pathophysiological mechanisms involving glucose metabolism, such as hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation, insulin resistance, glucose transporters, and oxidative stress. Understanding the crosstalk between glucose metabolic abnormalities, depression, and AD will open new avenues for therapeutic interventions. Finally, improving glucose metabolism through lifestyle modifications, pharmaceutical interventions or novel therapeutic approaches could provide a promising therapeutic strategy for managing both conditions simultaneously.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei Zheng, Limei Gu, Jianqiang Tan, Yanling Zhou, Chengyu Wang, Xiaofeng Lan, Bin Zhang, Zezhi Li, Yuping Ning
{"title":"Comparison of the Antianhedonic Effects of Repeated-dose Intravenous Ketamine in Older and Younger Adults with Major Depressive Episode.","authors":"Wei Zheng, Limei Gu, Jianqiang Tan, Yanling Zhou, Chengyu Wang, Xiaofeng Lan, Bin Zhang, Zezhi Li, Yuping Ning","doi":"10.2174/1570159X23666240923112548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X23666240923112548","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Growing evidence suggests that repeated-dose intravenous ketamine in patients with depression had rapid antianhedonic effects. However, a comparison of the antianhedonic effects of repeated-dose intravenous ketamine between younger adults and older depressed patients has not been examined.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To the best of my knowledge, this study with a total of 135 patients with major depressive episodes (MDE) is the first to compare the antianhedonic effects between younger adult (n = 116) and older (n = 19) depressed patients receiving six ketamine infusions (0.5 mg/kg over 40 min). Montgomery- Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) was applied in this study to evaluate the clinical symptoms, and MADRS anhedonia item scoring was used to evaluate anhedonia symptoms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients received six open-label intravenous infusions of ketamine for 12 days. MADRS anhedonia subscale scores decreased in both younger (3.3, 95% CI = 2.5-4.1, p < 0.05) and older (2.8, 95% CI = 1.1-4.6, p < 0.05) MDE patients at 4h after the first infusion compared to baseline scores and the reduction was maintained over the subsequent infusion period in both groups (all Ps < 0.05). Younger MDE patients had lower MADRS anhedonia subscale scores on day 26 compared with older patients (P = 0.02). Compared with younger adult MDE patients, older patients had a lower antianhedonic response (51.7% [95% CI = 42.5%-61.0%] versus 31.6% [95% CI = 8.6%-54.6%)] and remission (24.1% [95% CI = 16.2%-32.0%] versus 0%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study indicates that repeated-dose intravenous ketamine administration induces rapid and robust antianhedonic effects in older MDE patients. However, older MDE patients displayed less response to ketamine than younger adult MDE patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10905,"journal":{"name":"Current Neuropharmacology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}