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{"title":"Vitamin D and Neurological Health: Unraveling Risk Factors, Disease Progression, and Treatment Potential.","authors":"Abdullah Al Noman, Halima Afrosa, Imanul Kabir Lihu, Onusree Sarkar, Naimur Rahman Nabin, Monty Datta, Rashmi Pathak, Himanshu Sharma","doi":"10.2174/0118715273330972241009092828","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273330972241009092828","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores the complex link between vitamin D and neurological illnesses, focusing on how vitamin D affects possible risk factors, therapeutic applications, and the trajectory of the disease. An epidemiological study has linked vitamin D insufficiency to several neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. It is hypothesized that immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin D contribute to its neuroprotective effects. Two major mechanisms in dementia include neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. Adequate levels of vitamin D have been shown in both animal models and human studies to enhance both clinical outcomes and the duration of illness in those who have it. Other ways that vitamin D contributes to its therapeutic potential include the production of neurotrophic factors, control over neurotransmitter synthesis, and preservation of the blood-brain barrier. Despite the encouraging outcomes, research is still being conducted to determine the optimal dosage and long-term benefits of vitamin D supplementation on brain function. In order to furnish precise directives and clarify the processes behind the neuroprotective impacts of vitamin D, future research must focus on large-scale randomized controlled studies. . This study highlights the significance of maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D as a modifiable risk factor for neurological disorders. Further study is also required to comprehend the possible medical benefits of this vitamin fully.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142514738","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":"Valproic Acid and Celecoxib Enhance the Effect of Temozolomide on Glioblastoma Cells.","authors":"Oleg Pak, Alexandra Kosianova, Sergei Zaitsev, Aruna Sharma, Hari Sharma, Igor Bryukhovetskiy","doi":"10.2174/0118715273330268241008220702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273330268241008220702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Glioblastoma (GB) is one of the deadliest human brain tumors. The prognosis is unfavorable, chemotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ) may extend the survival period for a patient. The paper aims to evaluate the survival rates among relapsing GB patients, who have been treated with valproic acid (VPA), and to study its effect on tumor cells when combined with TMZ and celecoxib (CXB).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The research is based on retrospective analysis of the data from GB patients who had been treated with VPA as a part of a complex treatment protocol and reoperated due to a GB relapse. The experimental study involved cancer cells of C6, U87, and T98G lines. GB was modeled on Wistar rats. The research was approved by the ethics committee. Differences in groups were considered significant at p < 0.05 Results: The median of overall survival among GB patients who took VPA was 22 months, and for those who did not take VPA - 13 months. The in vitro experiment showed the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of TMZ for various lines of cancer cells (CCs) varying from 435.3 to 844 μM. IC50 VPA for CCs of U87MG, T98G, and С6 lines was 1510, 3900, and 3600 μM: IC50 CXB for those lines of CCs was 30.1 μM, 41.07, and 48.4 μM respectively. VPA significantly enhanced the anti-glioma effect of TMZ on the U87 line of CCs, while CCs of C6 and T98G lines proved to be most susceptible to the combination of CXB and TMZ. The combination of VPA with CXB increased the anti-glioma effect of TMZ both in vitro and in vivo, also reducing the tumor size (р < 0.05) and prolonging the survival period among experimental animals.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>VPA and CXB enhance the effect of TMZ on glioblastoma cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483134","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 Insight into Medicinal Chemistry and SAR Studies of Cholinesterase and BACE-1 Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Abhimannu Shome, Keshav Taruneshwar Jha, Chahat, Viney Chawla, Pooja A Chawla","doi":"10.2174/0118715273315191241002115155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273315191241002115155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a serious neurodegenerative condition that predominantly impacts the cholinergic neurons of the entorhinal cortex and hippocampal regions, playing a critical role in learning, navigation, and brain processing. This paper aims to discuss the three main hypotheses of Alzheimer's disease, focusing on neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration caused by mitochondrial dysfunction and ROS production, particularly analyzing the susceptibility differences between genders. Our comprehensive review focuses on significant findings from the past five years, particularly on Cholinesterase (ChE) and BACE-1 inhibitors. Researchers have conducted a detailed analysis of in vitro, in silico, and in vivo data, incorporating extensive Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies. The reviewed papers have been sourced from platforms, such as Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov, and have been selected based on their AChE and BACE-1 inhibitory activity and structural motif similarity. The review identifies the most effective compounds targeting ChE and BACE-1, highlighting acridine, dihydropyridine, and thiazole-coumarin hybrids for ChE inhibition, and oxadiazole, benzofuran, and dihydropyrimidinone for BACE-1 inhibition. This demonstrates a diverse array of potent heterocyclic hybrids. The review presents a varied compilation of scaffolds showing promise in treating Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the potential of specific compounds against ChE and BACE-1. Given the critical insights derived from our analysis, we posit that this compilation will substantially contribute to the ongoing efforts to combat neurodegeneration and prolong dementia, underscoring the importance of continuous research in this domain.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483130","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":"BBBper: A Machine Learning-based Online Tool for Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Permeability Prediction.","authors":"Pawan Kumar, Vandana Saini, Dinesh Gupta, Pooja A Chawla, Ajit Kumar","doi":"10.2174/0118715273328174241007060331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273328174241007060331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Neuronal disorders have affected more than 15% of the world's population, signifying the importance of continued design and development of drugs that can cross the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB).</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>BBB limits the permeability of external compounds by 98% to maintain and regulate brain homeostasis. Hence, BBB permeability prediction is vital to predict the activity of a drug-like substance.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Here, we report about developing BBBper (Blood-Brain Barrier permeability prediction) using machine learning tool.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A supervised machine learning-based online tool, based on physicochemical parameters to predict the BBB permeability of given chemical compounds was developed. The user-end webpage was developed in HTML and linked with back-end server by a python script to run user queries and results.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>BBBper uses a random forest algorithm at the back end, showing 97% accuracy on the external dataset, compared to 70-92% accuracy of currently available web-based BBB permeability prediction tools.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BBBper web tool is freely available at http://bbbper.mdu.ac.in.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483131","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":"Navigating into the Paradigm of Nose-to-brain Delivery of Nanotherapeutics and their Repurposing as Nanotheranostics for Neurodegenerative Diseases.","authors":"Asad Ali, Nasr A Emad, Niha Sultana, Ayesha Waheed, Mohd Aqil, Yasmin Sultana, Mohd Mujeeb","doi":"10.2174/0118715273319597240927044906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273319597240927044906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Repurposing drugs for neurodegenerative diseases using the nose-to-brain route of administration is an intriguing concept with potential benefits. The nose-to-brain route involves delivering drugs directly to the brain via the olfactory or trigeminal pathways, bypassing the blood-brain barrier, which can improve drug efficacy and reduce systemic side effects. Treatment of numerous neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple sclerosis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases has been attempted using this route of administration. These drugs may include neuroprotective agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, antioxidants, or diseasemodifying therapies. Nanotheranostics, which integrates therapeutic and diagnostic functions in a nanosystem, improves treatment precision and efficacy. Repurposing nanotherapeutics as nanotheranostics for neurodegenerative diseases through the nose-to-brain route of administration holds great potential for both diagnosis and treatment. This review highlights the various mechanisms engaged in transporting nanocarriers from nose-to-brain and the proposed fate of these nanocarriers using different live imaging techniques. Additionally, the discussion covers the recent combinatorial therapeutic approaches and theranostic applications of various nanocarriers used for neurodegenerative diseases through the nose-to-brain. Toxicity to the CNS and nasal mucosa and regulatory considerations about these delivery systems are also deliberated. Overall, repurposed nanoparticles designed as nanotheranostic agents offer a versatile platform for precise diagnosis, targeted therapy, and personalized management of neurodegenerative diseases, holding great promise for improving patient care and advancing our understanding of these complex disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483133","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":"Exploring the Potential of Herbal Compounds as Autophagy Modulators in Alzheimer's Disease: A Comprehensive Review.","authors":"Ekta Yadav, Ashok Kumar Mandal, Ajay Kumar Sah, Sandesh Poudel, Prateek Pathak, Habibullah Khalilullah, Mariusz Jaremko, Abdul-Hamid Emwas, Pankajkumar Yadav, Amita Verma","doi":"10.2174/0118715273298025240905130205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273298025240905130205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes atrophy of brain cells, leading to their death, and has become a leading cause of death in aging populations worldwide. AD is characterized by β-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and tau phosphorylation in neural tissues, but the precise pathophysiology of the disease is still obscure. Autophagy is an evolutionarily targeted mechanism that is necessary for the elimination of neuronal and glial misfolded proteins as well as proteins. It also plays an essential role in synaptic plasticity. The aberrant autophagy primarily influences the process of aging and neurodegeneration. Autophagy significantly influences how Aβ and tau function physiologically, therefore, atypical autophagy is expected to perform an important role in Aβ deposition and tau phosphorylation characteristic in the development of AD. Bioactive phytoconstituents could majorly contribute as a natural yet effective alternative approach to slow down the progression of neurodegeneration and promote the active aging process in elderly patients. Over the recent years, it is well evidenced that different secondary metabolites including polyphenols, alkaloids, terpenes, and phenols exhibited neuroprotective effects, and attenuated brain damage, and cognitive impairment in vitro as well as in vivo. Additionally, the underlying mechanism of action shared by them is the regulation of competent autophagy via the removal of aggregated protein and mitochondrial dysfunction. The present article is structured as a reference for researchers keen to investigate and assess the new natural compound-mediated therapeutic approach for AD treatment through the modulation of autophagy.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303471","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":"Nadolol Attenuates Brain Cell Ferroptosis in Ischemic Stroke Rats by Targeting the HOIL-1/IRP2 Pathway.","authors":"Xiao-Yan Yang, Wen-Jun Zhu, Di-Chen, Dan Peng, Jun Peng, Zhi-Jun Zhou, Xiu-Ju Luo","doi":"10.2174/0118715273308006240822165146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715273308006240822165146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Heme-oxidized iron regulatory protein 2 (IRP2) ubiquitin ligase-1 (HOIL-1) is believed to contribute to the ubiquitination of IRP2, which facilitates the transcription of transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) while preventing the transcription of ferroportin-1 (FPN-1). Bioinformatics analysis predicts that nadolol (a β-blocker) interacts with the HOIL-1.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The present study is intended to explore whether nadolol suppresses ferroptosis in the brains of rats suffering from ischemic stroke via targeting the HOIL-1/IRP2 pathway. A rat model of ischemic stroke was established by blocking the middle cerebral artery for 2 h plus 24 h reperfusion, and nadolol (2.5 or 5 mg/kg) was given at 1h after reperfusion. HT22 cells were subjected to 12 h of hypoxia, followed by 24 h of reoxygenation for simulating ischemic stroke, and nadolol (0.1 or 0.25 μM) was administered to the culture medium before reoxygenation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The stroke rats showed evident brain injury (increases in neurological deficit score and infarct volume) and ferroptosis, along with up-regulation of IRP2 and TfR1 while downregulation of HOIL-1 and FPN-1; these phenomena were reversed in the presence of nadolol. In the cultured HT22 cells, hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced LDH release, ferroptosis, and changes in the levels of relevant proteins (IRP2, TfR1, HOIL-1, and FPN-1) were also reversed by nadolol.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In terms of these findings, it is concluded that nadolol can protect the ischemic rats' brains against ferroptosis by targeting the HOIL-1/IRP2 pathway, thereby preventing intracellular iron overload. Thus, nadolol may be a novel indication for treating patients with ischemic stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303472","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":"Emerging Treatments for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.","authors":"Matthew C Findlay, Mrinmoy Kundu, Jayson R Nelson, Kyril L Cole, Candace Winterton, Samuel Tenhoeve, Brandon Lucke-Wold","doi":"10.2174/0118715273279212240130065713","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0118715273279212240130065713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current landscape of therapeutic strategies for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a significant adverse neurological event commonly resulting from the rupture of intracranial aneurysms, is rapidly evolving. Through an in-depth exploration of the natural history of SAH, historical treatment approaches, and emerging management modalities, the present work aims to provide a broad overview of the shifting paradigms in SAH care. By synthesizing the historical management protocols with contemporary therapeutic advancements, patient-specific treatment plans can be individualized and optimized to deliver outstanding care for the best possible SAH-related outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"1345-1356"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139974991","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":"Pharmacogenetics of Carbamazepine: A Systematic Review on CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Polymorphisms.","authors":"Rachda Riffi, Wefa Boughrara, Amina Chentouf, Wassila Ilias, Narimene Malika Taieb Brahim, Amel Alioua Berrebbah, Fatma Belhoucine","doi":"10.2174/0118715273298953240529100325","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0118715273298953240529100325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>The association between carbamazepine (CBZ) metabolism and resistance in epilepsy and the genetic polymorphisms of CYP3A5 (rs776746 and rs15524) and CYP3A4 (rs2242480, rs2740574, rs35599367, rs12721627, and rs28371759) has been the subject of previous investigations with controversial results. Hence, we conducted a systematic review to assess the potential link between these polymorphisms and CBZ metabolism and resistance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Identifying relevant studies was carried out by searching PubMed, Scopus, PharmGKB, EPIGAD, and PHARMAADME databases up until June 2023. The studies included in our analysis investigated the connection between CYP3A5 (rs776746 and rs15524) and CYP3A4 (rs2242480, rs2740574, rs35599367, rs12721627, and rs28371759) polymorphisms and CBZ metabolism and resistance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This review included a total of 23 studies and more than 2177 epilepsy patients. It was found that the CYP3A4 (rs12721627 and rs28371759) polymorphisms are associated with reduced catalytic activity, whereas the CYP3A4 (rs2740574) polymorphism is linked to lower levels of CBZ-diol and decreased activity. It was also observed that the CYP3A5 (rs776746) polymorphism influences the dose-adjusted plasma levels of CBZ.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although these findings highlight the impact of genetic variations in the CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genes on CBZ pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, further studies across diverse populations are essential to enhance personalized epilepsy therapy in clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"1463-1473"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141302259","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":"T Lymphocyte Interferon-gamma Response to Anaplasmataceae-related Major Surface Proteins and Ankyrin A in Fibromyalgia.","authors":"Basant K Puri, Rosemarie Preyer, Gary S Lee, Armin Schwarzbach","doi":"10.2174/0118715273274091231207101522","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0118715273274091231207101522","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aetiology of fibromyalgia is unknown; its symptoms may be related to a T-lymphocyte-mediated response to infectious organisms.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>First, to test the hypothesis that fibromyalgia is associated with increased interferon (IFN)-γ-secreting T-lymphocytes after stimulation with Anaplasmataceae-related major surface proteins (MSPs) and the macromolecular translocation type IV secretion system effector ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein A (AnkA). Second, to ascertain the relationship in fibromyalgia between (i) the IFN-γ-secreting T-lymphocyte response to stimulation with Anaplasmataceae-related MSPs and AnkA, and (ii) co-infection by <i>Borrelia</i> and <i>Yersinia</i> spp., and antinuclear antibodies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a case-control design, patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology revised criteria for fibromyalgia, and controls, underwent the following blinded assessments: (i) enzyme- linked immune absorbent spot (ELISpot) IFN-γ release assay of T-lymphocyte reactivity to Anaplasmataceae-related MSPs and AnkA; (ii) ELISpot IFN-γ release assays of T-lymphocyte reactivity to three <i>Borrelia</i> antigens, namely<i> Borrelia burgdorferi</i> full antigen (B31); peptide mix (from <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> sensu stricto, <i>Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii</i>); and <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1; (iii) immunoglobulin (Ig) A assay by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) of antibodies to <i>Yersinia</i> spp.; (iv) IgG (ELISA) antibodies to <i>Yersinia</i> spp.; (v) serum antinuclear antibodies (immunofluorescence).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The groups were age- and sex-matched. The mean (standard error) value of IFN-γ release for the fibromyalgia group was 1.52 (0.26), compared with 1.00 (0.22) for the controls. Generalised linear modelling (p<0.001) of IFN-γ release in the fibromyalgia patients showed significant main effects of all three indices of <i>Borrelia</i> infection and of antinuclear antibodies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Anaplasmataceae may play an aetiological role in fibromyalgia.</p>","PeriodicalId":93947,"journal":{"name":"CNS & neurological disorders drug targets","volume":" ","pages":"1392-1399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139907112","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}