{"title":"Synaptic Cell Adhesion: A Structural Perspective.","authors":"Sumit J Bandekar, Szymon P Kordon, Demet Araç","doi":"10.1007/978-3-032-12594-1_6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/978-3-032-12594-1_6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) play critical roles in mediating intercellular interactions in the context of the nervous system, such as guiding neuronal development, synapse formation and maturation, and synaptic plasticity. In addition to their extracellular adhesive roles, most CAMs induce intracellular signaling events and scaffold large protein complexes through intracellular domains. The molecular biology of how CAMs regulate synaptic development and function has been hugely advanced by decades of structural biology. These structures have illuminated multiple modes of CAM regulation, including how alternative splicing regulates CAM homotypic and heterotypic interactions. CAMs are diverse in size and contain a variety of adhesion domain classes such as immunoglobulin (Ig), leucine-rich repeats (LRR), and laminin G/neurexin/sex hormone (LNS). In this chapter, we detail structures of key synaptic adhesion complexes, including a mechanistic explanation of how these structures have informed functional work. Detailing the structural basis of synaptic adhesion provides a foundation for deciphering the complex interactions underlying neuronal connectivity and function in health and disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"48 ","pages":"151-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13225310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146016976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formation, Organization, and Maintenance of Synaptic Vesicle Pools: From Molecules to Structure and Dynamics.","authors":"Natali L Chanaday","doi":"10.1007/978-3-032-12594-1_3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/978-3-032-12594-1_3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Synaptic vesicles are small trafficking organelles that store neurotransmitters. Proper communication between neurons depends on the tight temporal and spatial regulation of synaptic vesicle fusion and recycling. Synapses evolved to have different pools of synaptic vesicles, defined both by their functional properties and molecular composition, allowing them to adapt the kinetics and type of neurotransmitter released to the functional demands of the neuron circuit. In this chapter, we will discuss the life cycle of synaptic vesicles, from biogenesis to fusion and regeneration at synapses, integrating our knowledge of their molecular identity, functional properties, and spatial organization at presynaptic axon terminals.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"48 ","pages":"39-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146016939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shengyang Beina, Guangdan Yu, Nan-Xin Huang, Lan Xiao
{"title":"Impairment of Oligodendroglial Lineage Cells: An Important Player in the Pathogenesis of Psychiatric Disorders.","authors":"Shengyang Beina, Guangdan Yu, Nan-Xin Huang, Lan Xiao","doi":"10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_15","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Major psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders, etc have serious impact on patients' health, but the pathogenesis remains unknown. With an extensive study on glial cells, their functions in psychiatric disorders have attracted much attention in recent years. Oligodendrocyte lineage cells (OLGs), as major myelination cells in the CNS, not only exhibit dynamic changes compatible with alterations in neurologic function but also regulate synaptic development and brain function from multiple aspects by interacting with neurons, astrocytes, and microglia. Concurrently, a growing number of studies have found extensive myelin loss and abnormal alterations of OLGs in the brains of patients with different types of psychiatric disorders. Moreover, impaired development and/or dysfunction of OLGs can lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and social disorders by disrupting synaptic transmission or the glial network in animal models. Thus, targeting OLGs may represent a promising strategy for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"43 ","pages":"433-456"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J Carson Smith, Daniel D Callow, Gabriel S Pena, Jeremy J Purcell
{"title":"Assessing Exercise and Fitness-Related Brain Health Using Multi-modal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Outcomes.","authors":"J Carson Smith, Daniel D Callow, Gabriel S Pena, Jeremy J Purcell","doi":"10.1007/978-981-95-0066-6_14","DOIUrl":"10.1007/978-981-95-0066-6_14","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Several magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based modalities have provided insight into how acute and chronic exercise and physical activity impact brain health. Structural MRI-based measures provide information regarding brain volume and cortical thickness, diffusion-weighted imaging measures provide indices of white matter and gray microstructure, and cerebrovascular effects that may be assessed through measures of regional cerebral blood flow, and brain activation and neural networks can be indexed using task-based and connectivity-based functional MRI, respectively. In this chapter, a series of studies are described in which these multi-modal MRI outcomes, along with indices of neurocognitive function, have been documented after a brief walking exercise intervention in healthy older adults and those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Finally, we provide some additional insight into the neurophysiological mechanisms that may be foundational for these effects, but are yet not measurable in humans. Multi-modal neuroimaging is a non-invasive method in humans to assess the potential mechanisms whereby acute and chronic exercise may exert benefits to brain function and neural networks related to cognition that may protect older adults from age-related cognitive decline and dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"44 ","pages":"253-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145147358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enriched Exercise Environment Boosting Exercise Effects on the Brain: Beneficial Effects of Music.","authors":"Kazuya Suwabe, Takemune Fukuie, Hideaki Soya","doi":"10.1007/978-981-95-0066-6_19","DOIUrl":"10.1007/978-981-95-0066-6_19","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physical exercise is a potential medicine for cognitive function and mental health; however, regular exercise is more difficult than taking a pill every day. Developing an exercise environment that promotes a positive affective response to exercise and exercise benefits on the brain may encourage people to participate in physical activities. Listening to music while exercising is a promising candidate for such an \"enriched exercise environment.\" This chapter reviews the studies demonstrating the beneficial effects of music on enhancing mood and cognitive function in both acute and chronic settings. Furthermore, the underlying neural mechanisms involved in the effects of exercise with music are discussed from the following three perspectives: (1) musical reward and pleasure, (2) rhythmic entrainment, and (3) sensory distraction. In addition, the concept of groove, which is \"the pleasurable sensation of wanting to move the body to music\" was used to explore the characteristics of music that are compatible with exercise. Finally, individual variations on whether combining exercises with music are appropriate and the considerations that should be addressed for implementation in the field are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"44 ","pages":"343-369"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145147400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Healthy Cognitive Aging Through Movement: A Practical Approach of Light-Intensity Aerobic Dance for Older Adults.","authors":"Kazuki Hyodo, Hideaki Soya","doi":"10.1007/978-981-95-0066-6_21","DOIUrl":"10.1007/978-981-95-0066-6_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, though its progression varies significantly among individuals. There is a great deal of evidence showing that exercise is one of the most promising lifestyle factors that can both improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of dementia by causing molecular, cellular, structural, and functional changes. In this chapter, based on observational studies and intervention studies, we will briefly outline the effects of physical activity and exercise on cognitive function in older adults, focusing on the potential of light-intensity dance as a practical and enjoyable exercise that many older adults can do.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"44 ","pages":"389-403"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145147428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Ins and Outs of Dopamine Transporter Gene Manipulation: In Vivo Models of DAT Dysfunction.","authors":"Adele Stewart, Randy D Blakely","doi":"10.1007/978-3-031-96364-3_10","DOIUrl":"10.1007/978-3-031-96364-3_10","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The clinical efficacy of psychostimulant drugs, which target monoamine transporters, in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHDs) has stimulated interest on the role of transporter proteins like the dopamine (DA) transporter (DAT) in neurotransmission as well as the potential utility of DAT knockout organisms as models for neuropsychiatric disorders. Indeed, the study of DAT-deficient worms, flies, fish, mice, and rats has revealed a conserved role for DAT in the control of motor behavior as well as repetitive behavior, threat aversion, social behavior, and cognition in mammals. However, the disconnect between phenotypes observed in DAT-deficient model organisms and humans, which exhibit an early-onset syndrome characterized by Parkinsonism/dystonia and premature death, challenges the construct validity of DAT knockout models with respect to modeling neurobehavioral disorders. As an alternate approach, several groups have utilized coding variants in the SLC6A3 gene linked to psychiatric conditions, which display divergent molecular phenotypes. This chapter reviews the development and characterization of models of DAT gene deletion and mutation with a particular emphasis on comparing/contrasting the functional impact of DAT deficiency to DAT dysregulation triggered by neuropsychiatric disorder-linked DAT mutants in vivo. Ultimately, the study of DAT knockout and mutant models has revealed novel functions for DA in the mammalian brain, uncovered a dynamic interplay between the monoaminergic systems, highlighted sex differences in the DA system that determine the behavioral trajectory of DAT deregulation, and allowed for the screening of potential leads for therapeutics to treat disorders linked to aberrant dopaminergic neurotransmission.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"46 ","pages":"235-270"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145231359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Overview of Oligodendrocyte Metabolism.","authors":"Qi Han, Jin Cheng","doi":"10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oligodendrocytes (OLs) exhibit complex metabolic interactions essential for neuronal function and CNS health. This chapter analyzes the metabolism of OLs, particularly glucose, lipid, and amino acid metabolism, and their impact on myelin synthesis, maintenance, and CNS resilience. OLs utilize glucose for energy through glycolysis and the pentose phosphate pathway, supporting ATP production and antioxidative defenses. Lipid synthesis, including cholesterol and sphingolipid production, is critical for maintaining myelin integrity and rapid signal conduction. Furthermore, amino acid pathways, such as those involving glutamine and serine, modulate OL differentiation and remyelination. OLs also provide metabolic support to neurons through lactate shuttling and their interactions with astrocytes in the Panglial network, ensuring sustained energy flow. Dysregulation of OL metabolic functions underlies demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions, highlighting the therapeutic potential of targeting OL metabolism to enhance remyelination and neuroprotection.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"43 ","pages":"155-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianqin Niu, Alexei Verkhratsky, Arthur Butt, Chenju Yi
{"title":"Oligodendroglia in Ageing and Age-Dependent Neurodegenerative Diseases.","authors":"Jianqin Niu, Alexei Verkhratsky, Arthur Butt, Chenju Yi","doi":"10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_13","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The central nervous system is susceptible to gradual decline with age, affecting all types of glial cells in the process. Compared to other glial cells, the oligodendroglial lineage is highly vulnerable to ageing and undergoes significant characteristic changes that impact upon its structure and impair its physiological functions. Therefore, the ageing and degeneration of oligodendroglia become major risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases. During the age-related disease process, changes in oligodendroglia lead to a decline in their ability to regenerate myelin and respond to the aged microenvironment, which are closely linked to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases, facilitating the emergence of these diseases in older populations. In this chapter, we introduce the physiological changes of oligodendroglia during ageing and the related mechanisms and then summarise their pathophysiological contributions to age-related cognitive disorders. Finally, we discuss potential therapeutic strategies that target oligodendroglia for future research on neurodegenerative diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"43 ","pages":"363-405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seeing Is Believing: Insights into Myelination and Remyelination in Zebrafish.","authors":"Peng Liu, Qiang Chen, Cheng He","doi":"10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-87919-7_4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myelin is the lipid-rich insulating layer that wraps axons, providing trophic support and ensuring rapid propagation of the electrical impulses that underlie nervous system function. In the CNS, myelin is produced by mature oligodendrocytes (OLs) that arise from oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). Myelination is regulated by a variety of molecules, including growth factors, hormones, and extracellular molecules, which activate signaling cascades that drive cellular maturation. Key signaling molecules and downstream pathways that control myelination have been identified in cell culture and rodent models. Although much is known about the development of OL and its progenitor cell in vitro and in vivo, how CNS myelin is dynamically formed through OL processes is still unclear. Zebrafish share significant genetic and physiological similarities with mammals, including humans, making them a relevant model for studying complex biological processes like myelination. Due to its transparent larval development, zebrafish facilitates live imaging studies, enabling dynamic visualizations of cellular and molecular processes in real-time studies. In this chapter, we reviewed the latest insights into OL development and myelin formation, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms regulating dynamic myelination in zebrafish. We highlight the dynamic extension and retraction of myelin sheath segments and the role of neuronal activity in regulating the developmental myelination in zebrafish. In addition, we also discussed the mechanisms of Ranvier node positioning and axon targeting of myelin sheaths in the spinal cord of zebrafish larvae. Finally, we reviewed the recent progress of zebrafish as a demyelinating disease model for drug discovery of pharmacological compounds favoring myelin regeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":7360,"journal":{"name":"Advances in neurobiology","volume":"43 ","pages":"81-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}