Huimin Yu, Minghong Xie, Xuancong Liufu, Yezi Xu, Lei Chen
{"title":"Kisspeptin-10 Prevents the Development of Cerebral Aneurysms by Reducing the Expression of Egr-1","authors":"Huimin Yu, Minghong Xie, Xuancong Liufu, Yezi Xu, Lei Chen","doi":"10.1111/cns.70413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70413","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cerebral aneurysms (CAs) are a prevalent brain condition with poorly understood pathological features. The Kisspeptin-10 (KP-10)/G protein-coupled receptor 54 (GPR54) system is a vital neuroendocrine pathway primarily implicated in the regulation of reproductive functions and energy metabolism. This research explores the role of the KP-10/GPR54 system in CAs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Serum levels of KP-10 in CA patients and animal models were assessed using commercial ELISA kits. Mice were divided into five groups: WT, GPR54<sup>−/−</sup>, CA, CA + KP-10, and CA + GPR54<sup>−/−</sup> + KP-10. The CA profiles were evaluated using Verhoeff-van Gieson staining. Human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMVECs) were stimulated with Ang II (10<sup>−7</sup> mol/L) with or without KP-10 (50, 100 nM). Angiogenic tube formation was then assessed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We found that KP-10 levels were reduced in both CA patients and mouse models. In CA mice, Gpr54 expression in the Circle of Willis (COW) was also decreased. KP-10 reduced CA size in wild-type mice, but not in Gpr54 knockout mice. It also reduced matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), macrophage infiltration, and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) expression, effects that were absent in Gpr54 knockout mice. In vitro, KP-10 inhibited Ang II-induced proliferation, angiogenic tube formation, and VEGF-A expression in HBMVECs by reducing early growth response-1 (Egr-1). These effects were abolished when Gpr54 was knocked down, indicating that KP-10's action is dependent on Gpr54.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study shows that KP-10 binding to Gpr54 inhibits Egr-1 expression, thereby suppressing MMP-9 and VEGF-A, reducing macrophage infiltration and angiogenesis, and preventing cerebral aneurysm development. Thus, the KP-10/Gpr54 system is a key therapeutic target for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70413","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meral Seferoğlu, Abdulkadir Tunç, Ali Özhan Sıvacı, Bilge Piri Çınar, Sena Destan Bünül, Özlem Ethemoğlu, Ülgen Yalaz Tekan, Mehmet Fatih Yetkin
{"title":"Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Extended Versus Standard Interval Dosing of Natalizumab in Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Multicenter Analysis","authors":"Meral Seferoğlu, Abdulkadir Tunç, Ali Özhan Sıvacı, Bilge Piri Çınar, Sena Destan Bünül, Özlem Ethemoğlu, Ülgen Yalaz Tekan, Mehmet Fatih Yetkin","doi":"10.1111/cns.70445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70445","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Extended interval dosing (EID) of natalizumab (NTZ) every 6 weeks may reduce adverse events while maintaining efficacy. This study compared the effectiveness and safety of EID versus standard interval dosing (SID) in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients, focusing on treatment adherence and its impact on clinical and radiological outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This retrospective study involved 80 patients with RRMS from seven clinics: 52 received SID (300 mg every 4 weeks), and 28 received EID (300 mg every 6 weeks). Clinical and radiological disease activity, treatment adherence, and adverse events were assessed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The SID and EID groups differed significantly in sex distribution (78.8% female in SID vs. 46.4% in EID, <i>p</i> = 0.007), but median age was similar (32 vs. 36 years, <i>p</i> = 0.209). Clinical and radiological worsening rates were similar between the groups, with no significant differences (combined worsening: 9.6% in the SID group vs. 17.9% in the EID group, <i>p</i> = 0.308; radiological worsening: 5.8% in the SID group vs. 7.1% in the EID group, <i>p</i> = 1.00; clinical worsening: 9.6% in the SID group vs. 10.7% in the EID group, <i>p</i> = 1.00). Adherence rates were comparable across both dosing regimens, and no significant differences were observed in terms of treatment discontinuation. No progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy cases were reported.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Both SID and EID provide comparable efficacy and safety profiles, with similar adherence rates. Despite the observed sex distribution imbalance, additional analyses confirmed no significant sex- or group-related differences in baseline disability or clinical worsening, strengthening the interpretation that EID preserves efficacy. Findings should still be interpreted with caution due to the study's retrospective nature and limited sample size.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70445","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhiye Feng, Fuye Li, Zhiqiang Lin, Jian Liu, Xi Chen, Wenxu Yan, Zhongjie Liu
{"title":"ALOX15-Mediated Neuron Ferroptosis Was Involved in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain","authors":"Zhiye Feng, Fuye Li, Zhiqiang Lin, Jian Liu, Xi Chen, Wenxu Yan, Zhongjie Liu","doi":"10.1111/cns.70440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70440","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) is one of the most common complications in diabetic patients. Current treatment strategies primarily focus on blood glucose control and pain relief, but they often yield limited effects. Ferroptosis, a regulated form of cell death driven by lipid peroxidation and iron imbalance, plays a crucial role in various diseases, including neuropathic pain.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, we employed a combined bioinformatics and machine learning approach to identify genes most strongly associated with DPNP and ferroptosis. Subsequently, we established a DPNP mouse model via streptozotocin (STZ) injection and a high-glucose-induced SH-SY5Y cell injury model. ALOX15 was knocked down in the in vitro model using siRNA transfection.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bioinformatics analysis identified ALOX15 as a hub gene linking DPNP and ferroptosis. In both in vivo and in vitro DPNP models, ALOX15 expression was significantly upregulated and correlated with ferroptosis biomarkers. Knockdown of ALOX15 in the cellular model mitigated high-glucose-induced ferroptosis, reduced lipid peroxidation and free iron ion accumulation, and restored cell viability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In conclusion, ALOX15 contributes to the onset and progression of DPNP by promoting ferroptosis, and its knockdown effectively suppresses ferroptosis, providing a novel target and strategy for DPNP treatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70440","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic Potential of Anti-Diabetes Drugs and Anti-Dyslipidemia Drugs to Mitigate Head and Neck Cancer Risk in Metabolic Syndrome","authors":"Sujung Yeom, Dong Hoon Lee, Juhyun Song","doi":"10.1111/cns.70446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70446","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Head and neck cancer (HNC) encompasses a heterogeneous group of malignancies originating in the oral cavity, pharynx, nasopharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, and salivary glands. Accumulating evidence indicates that metabolic syndrome (MetS) characterized by a constellation of conditions including central adiposity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance, may significantly influence cancer pathogenesis and progression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>MetS has been epidemiologically linked to elevated risk for multiple malignancies through various metabolic mechanisms involving chronic systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and dysregulated lipid metabolism. Especially in HNC, recent studies demonstrated that MetS and metabolic imbalance conditions may contribute to carcinogenesis, disease progression, and clinical outcomes, but the exact mechanisms behind the association between excess fat accumulation and HNC risk remain unclear. Considering previous studies, pharmacological agents targeting metabolic pathways, including biguanides (metformin), thiazolidinediones, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are being investigated for potential repurposing in cancer prevention and adjuvant therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Here, we summarize the latest evidence on the relationship between MetS and HNC, highlighting the therapeutic potential of anti-diabetes drugs and anti-dyslipidemia drugs in ameliorating various pathological problems in HNC patients with MetS.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70446","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association of Dexmedetomidine With Postoperative Depressive Symptoms in Older Surgical Patients: A Prospective Multicenter Study","authors":"Xinyu Hao, Zhuoning Zhang, Lujia Yang, Yongxin Guo, Fuyang Cao, Jiangbei Cao, Yanhong Liu, Jingsheng Lou, Ziyao Xu, Yulong Cui, Yunxiao Bai, Xiaoping Gu, Difen Wang, Qianyu Cui, Zhikang Zhou, Hao Shen, Jingjia Sun, Weidong Mi, Li Tong","doi":"10.1111/cns.70407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70407","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Neuropsychiatric symptoms significantly impact surgical recovery, quality of life, and long-term survival. To investigate the association between intraoperative dexmedetomidine administration and the incidence of postoperative depressive symptoms in noncardiac surgical patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A multicenter prospective observational study of older surgical patients over 65 years of age from April 2020 to April 2022. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative 7-day depressive symptoms. Secondary outcomes were the incidence of postoperative 7-day anxiety symptoms, sleep disturbance, and delirium. A logistic regression model based on the random effect was used to determine the association between dexmedetomidine administration and the outcomes. Propensity score matching (PSM) and inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) were employed to address data imbalance. Subgroup analyses based on specific populations were performed to explore the relationship between dexmedetomidine and depressive symptoms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of 5591 patients, 20.5% (1148) received intraoperative dexmedetomidine. The incidence of postoperative 7-day depressive symptoms was significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group compared to the nondexmedetomidine group (unadjusted: 7.6% vs. 26.7%, <i>p</i> < 0.001; PSM: 7.9% vs. 29.0%, IPTW: 8.7% vs. 25.8%, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Dexmedetomidine was significantly associated with the remission of postoperative 7-day depressive symptoms (adjusted random-effect model: risk ratio [RR] 0.104, 95% CI, 0.080–0.140, <i>p</i> < 0.001; PSM: RR 0.311, 95% CI, 0.242–0.415, <i>p</i> < 0.001; IPTW: RR 0.297, 95% CI, 0.253–0.343, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Additionally, dexmedetomidine demonstrated protective effects against postoperative anxiety symptoms, sleep disturbance, and delirium. In age, gender, cumulative comorbidity, frailty, ASA physical status, and inhaled anesthetic subgroups, we also found that dexmedetomidine was associated with a reduction in postoperative depressive symptoms in older noncardiac patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intraoperative dexmedetomidine administration was associated with a reduction in postoperative 7-day depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, sleep disturbances, and delirium in older patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70407","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hongyan Gong, Fang Zheng, Bochao Niu, Bin Wang, Lin Xu, Yunchao Yang, Jiahan Wang, Xiaopeng Tang, Yanlin Bi
{"title":"Auricular Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation Enhances Post-Stroke Neurological and Cognitive Recovery in Mice by Suppressing Ferroptosis Through α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Activation","authors":"Hongyan Gong, Fang Zheng, Bochao Niu, Bin Wang, Lin Xu, Yunchao Yang, Jiahan Wang, Xiaopeng Tang, Yanlin Bi","doi":"10.1111/cns.70439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70439","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ferroptosis plays a critical role in stroke pathophysiology, yet its dynamics during recovery remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the evolution of ferroptosis throughout post-stroke recovery and evaluate auricular transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (atVNS) as a therapeutic intervention, focusing on the involvement of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR)-mediated mechanisms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) mouse model, we examined ferroptosis-related protein expression (GPX4, ACSL4, TfR) and iron levels across acute to chronic recovery phases. The therapeutic effects of atVNS were evaluated through the assessment of ferroptosis markers, neurogenesis, angiogenesis, cognitive function, and neuroinflammation. α7nAChR knockout mice were used to investigate the receptor's role in atVNS-mediated recovery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We observed sustained alterations in ferroptosis markers and iron levels throughout post-stroke recovery. atVNS treatment reduced ferroptosis progression by modulating GPX4 and ACSL4 expression, enhanced neurogenesis and angiogenesis, improved cognitive recovery, and reduced neuroinflammation. These beneficial effects were absent in α7nAChR knockout mice, while atVNS increased neuronal α7nAChR expression in wild-type mice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study reveals the persistent involvement of ferroptosis in stroke recovery and demonstrates that atVNS provides comprehensive neuroprotection through α7nAChR-dependent mechanisms. These findings establish atVNS as a promising noninvasive therapeutic approach for stroke recovery and highlight α7nAChR signaling as a potential therapeutic target.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70439","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diffusion Tensor Imaging Along the Perivascular Space Is a Promising Imaging Method in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study","authors":"Kiarash Shirbandi, Mostafa Jafari, Fatemeh Mazaheri, Marziyeh Tahmasbi","doi":"10.1111/cns.70434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70434","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects motor functions. Recently, a diffusion tensor imaging technique called DTI along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) has gained attention as a noninvasive biomarker for glymphatic function. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the potential and implications of the DTI-ALPS index for diagnosing PD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study followed the PRISMA 2020 statement. Eligible cohort and cross-sectional studies measured the ALPS index in PD patients versus non-PD participants. Web of Science, Medline, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, PROSPERO, and ICTRP databases were explored until November 14, 2024. Two researchers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS). The meta-analysis used a random effects model (REM), assessing heterogeneity (<i>I</i><sup>2</sup>, Q-test) and publication bias (Egger's test, trim&fill plot). The certainty of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE approach.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This meta-analysis of 11 studies, involving 1462 patients (855 PD, 607 non-PD of both genders), yielded significant findings. The overall ALPS index differed substantially between PD and non-PD groups (SMD: −0.61, 95% CI: −0.72, −0.50, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Additionally, a significant negative correlation emerged between the ALPS index and Unified PD Rating Scale III (UPDRS III) (r = −0.40, (95% CI: −0.59, −0.18, <i>I</i><sup>2</sup>: 89.81, <i>p</i> < 0.001)), indicating glymphatic dysfunction's impact on cognitive decline. However, a weak and statistically non-significant correlation was observed between the ALPS index and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) (<i>r</i> = 0.24, 95% CI: −0.32 to 0.68), with high heterogeneity across studies (<i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 87.37, <i>p</i> < 0.001 for heterogeneity). Publication bias risk was low for the overall ALPS index.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings highlight the potential of DTI-ALPS as a noninvasive biomarker for PD diagnosis and progression monitoring. Further studies are warranted to explore its applicability in differentiating PD from other neurodegenerative disorders.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70434","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sufang Liu, Qiang Zhao, Jie Tang, Xianhong Li, Juan Wang, Yuting Zhao, Zhengting Yang, Xin Pan, Rui Xiang, Jing Tian, Puqing Wang
{"title":"Unraveling the Relation of Parkinson's Disease and Metabolites: A Combined Analysis of Stool and Plasma Metabolites Based on Untargeted Metabolomics Technology","authors":"Sufang Liu, Qiang Zhao, Jie Tang, Xianhong Li, Juan Wang, Yuting Zhao, Zhengting Yang, Xin Pan, Rui Xiang, Jing Tian, Puqing Wang","doi":"10.1111/cns.70424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70424","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Metabolomics technology has been widely utilized to uncover the action mechanisms of Parkinson's Disease (PD) and to identify PD-related biomarkers. In this study, we compared plasma and fecal metabolite levels between PD patients and their healthy spouses (HS), aiming to identify the associations of differential metabolites with intestinal inflammation, intestinal barrier function, and clinical characteristics of PD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Untargeted metabolomics techniques were used to characterize plasma and fecal metabolite profiles. We identified metabolites with elevated plasma levels in PD patients, while no significant differences were observed in fecal samples. Partial correlation analysis was employed to investigate the associations between these metabolites, markers of intestinal inflammation (calprotectin and lactoferrin), markers of intestinal permeability (α-1-antitrypsin and zonulin), and clinical characteristics of PD patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study identified ten metabolites that were significantly elevated in the plasma of PD patients compared to HS (<i>p</i> < 0.05), while their fecal concentrations did not differ significantly. Correlation analysis revealed that elevated levels of differential metabolites in the plasma of PD patients were associated with increased intestinal permeability and inflammation. Furthermore, five metabolites, including 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylglycol O-sulfate and Propyl gallate, were linked to PD symptoms. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves demonstrated that these metabolites could effectively distinguish between PD patients and HS, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.94, indicating excellent predictive performance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study identified significant metabolite alterations in PD patients and revealed their associations with intestinal barrier dysfunction and clinical characteristics of the disease.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70424","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Junhua Li, Jinbei Wen, Meigu Zeng, Jinghong Mei, Cong Zeng, Ning Liufu, Yujuan Li
{"title":"Suppression of mPFC-Amygdala Circuit Mitigates Sevoflurane-Induced Cognitive Deficits in Aged Mice","authors":"Junhua Li, Jinbei Wen, Meigu Zeng, Jinghong Mei, Cong Zeng, Ning Liufu, Yujuan Li","doi":"10.1111/cns.70443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70443","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) are common and costly complications in elderly surgical patients, yet the involvement of specific neural circuits in their etiology remains poorly understood. We hypothesized that neural projections from the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) to the amygdala contribute to PND pathogenesis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using chemogenetic approaches, we selectively suppressed or excited the mPFC and its projections to the amygdala in a murine model exposed to sevoflurane. We assessed cognitive deficits, synaptic plasticity (AMPA receptor activity, long-term potentiation [LTP]), mitochondrial stress, neuroinflammatory markers, and neuronal apoptosis in the amygdala. Additional interventions included pharmacological suppression of AMPA receptors, glutamate biosynthesis, and mitochondrial stress within the amygdala.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sevoflurane exposure activated the mPFC-amygdala circuit. Chemogenetic suppression of the mPFC attenuated sevoflurane-induced cognitive deficits, AMPA receptor hyperexcitation, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and neuronal apoptosis in the amygdala. Retrograde inhibition of mPFC projections to the amygdala alleviated cognitive impairments, whereas retrograde excitation exacerbated them. Suppressing AMPA receptors, glutamate synthesis, or mitochondrial stress in the amygdala similarly reduced cognitive deficits and pathological alterations. Notably, mPFC suppression rescued sevoflurane-induced LTP impairment in the amygdala.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings demonstrate that sevoflurane activates the mPFC-amygdala circuit, driving PND-associated cognitive deficits and neuropathological changes. Targeting this circuit or downstream mechanisms (AMPA signaling, mitochondrial stress) may mitigate sevoflurane-induced PND. This study provides empirical evidence implicating specific neural circuitry in anesthetic-related neurocognitive dysfunction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70443","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Blood–Brain Barrier (BBB) Dysfunction in CNS Diseases: Paying Attention to Pericytes","authors":"Tianrui Yu, Zixuan Wang, Yanghang Chen, Yuanyuan Xiang, Moxin Wu, Manqing Zhang, Xiaoping Yin, Zhiying Chen","doi":"10.1111/cns.70422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.70422","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dysfunction of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) is an important pathological mechanism in central nervous system (CNS) diseases and can trigger a series of pathological reactions, such as neuroinflammatory responses, oxidative stress, immune infiltration, etc., thereby worsening brain damage. However, pericytes are often overlooked by researchers, and no review research has yet summarized the mechanism by which pericytes contribute to BBB dysfunction in CNS diseases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Therefore, this review explores the pathophysiology of BBB dysfunction in CNS diseases and provides a detailed account of the biological characteristics of pericytes, especially the controversy over their biomarkers. Subsequently, we review the role of pericytes in CNS diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, multiple sclerosis, ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke, with a particular focus on the role of pericytes in BBB dysfunction. In addition, we also discuss treatments based on pericytes, such as regenerative medicine that induces pericyte differentiation and Pericyte-Extracellular Vesicles.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This review aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding and guidance on the role of pericytes in BBB dysfunction in CNS diseases and serve clinical treatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":154,"journal":{"name":"CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics","volume":"31 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cns.70422","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143949919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}