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{"title":"Amyloid-β in Alzheimer's disease: Structure, toxicity, distribution, treatment, and prospects","authors":"Yifan Yu,&nbsp;Shilong Yu,&nbsp;Giuseppe Battaglia,&nbsp;Xiaohe Tian","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12155","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12155","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Amyloid-β (Aβ) is a pivotal biomarker in Alzheimer's disease (AD), attracting considerable attention from numerous researchers. There is uncertainty regarding whether clearing Aβ is beneficial or harmful to cognitive function. This question has been a central topic of research, especially given the lack of success in developing Aβ-targeted drugs for AD. However, with the Food and Drug Administration's approval of Lecanemab as the first anti-Aβ medication in July 2023, there is a significant shift in perspective on the potential of Aβ as a therapeutic target for AD. In light of this advancement, this review aims to illustrate and consolidate the molecular structural attributes and pathological ramifications of Aβ. Furthermore, it elucidates the determinants influencing its expression levels while delineating the gamut of extant Aβ-targeted pharmacotherapies that have been subjected to clinical or preclinical evaluation. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis is presented, dissecting the research landscape of Aβ across the domains above, culminating in the presentation of informed perspectives. Concluding reflections contemplate the supplementary advantages conferred by nanoparticle constructs, conceptualized within the framework of multivalent theory, within the milieu of AD diagnosis and therapeutic intervention, supplementing conventional modalities.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 3","pages":"266-289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12155","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141103669","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":"Endothelial cellular senescence and tau accumulation: An interplay full of opportunities?","authors":"Doriana Oliveri,&nbsp;Giorgia Moschetti,&nbsp;Anna Griego,&nbsp;Edoardo Scarpa","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12154","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12154","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Recent research has shown that tau protein can be passed to neighboring cells, leading to cellular senescence in the endothelial cells present in the central nervous system (CNS). This discovery could potentially open new doors for testing novel therapeutic compounds that specifically target senescent cells (senolytics) or for identifying new biomarkers that can enable early detection of tauopathies and dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 2","pages":"225-230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12154","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140995570","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":"Accuracy and efficacy of ultrasound-guided puncture (vs. computed tomography-guided) in cervical medial branch blocks for cervicogenic pain: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Jie Tian,&nbsp;Xin-Yan Li,&nbsp;Yan Yin,&nbsp;Nan Zhao,&nbsp;Hong Xiao,&nbsp;Hui Liu","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12151","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12151","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cervical medial branch block (CMBB) has been recognized as an effective treatment for cervicogenic pain. Previous studies mostly used ultrasound-guided out-of-plane puncture for CMBB, while this prospective study was designed to investigate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided in-plane puncture, specifically focusing on the new target of CMBB for cervical pain. This study includes two parts: the accuracy study (<i>N</i> = 15, CMBB was completed by ultrasound and confirmed by computed tomography [CT], in which a good distribution percentage of the analgesic solution was observed) and the efficacy study (<i>N</i> = 40, CMBB was completed by ultrasound or CT, while the proportion of pain relief (numerical rating scale) decrease by more than 50% postoperatively was analyzed). The results showed that the good distribution percentage of the analgesic solution was 97.8%. Furthermore, in the early period (30 min and 2 h postoperatively), the proportion of patients with pain relief was lower in the ultrasound group than that in the CT group, especially at 2 h postoperatively (52% vs. 94%). However, at 24 h postoperatively and later, the proportion of patients with pain relief gradually stabilized to about 60%–70%, and lasted for about 2 weeks to 1 month. Therefore, the new target for CMBB, guided by ultrasound in-plane, offers high visibility and accuracy. A single CMBB performed under ultrasound guidance resulted in pain relief comparable to that of a CT-guided procedure (1 day to 1 month postoperatively). This study indicated that CMBB guided by ultrasound in-plane could be regarded as a promising approach for treatment of cervicogenic pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"34-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12151","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140235155","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":"Role and limitation of cell therapy in treating neurological diseases","authors":"Yu-Qi Li,&nbsp;Peng-Fei Li,&nbsp;Qian Tao,&nbsp;Issam J. A. Abuqeis,&nbsp;Yan-Bin Xiyang","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12152","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12152","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The central role of the brain in governing systemic functions within human physiology underscores its paramount significance as the focal point of physiological regulation. The brain, a highly sophisticated organ, orchestrates a diverse array of physiological processes encompassing motor control, sensory perception, cognition, emotion, and the regulation of vital functions, such as heartbeat, respiration, and hormonal equilibrium. A notable attribute of neurological diseases manifests as the depletion of neurons and the occurrence of tissue necrosis subsequent to injury. The transplantation of neural stem cells (NSCs) into the brain exhibits the potential for the replacement of lost neurons and the reconstruction of neural circuits. Furthermore, the transplantation of other types of cells in alternative locations can secrete nutritional factors that indirectly contribute to the restoration of nervous system equilibrium and the mitigation of neural inflammation. This review summarized a comprehensive investigation into the role of NSCs, hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and support cells like astrocytes and microglia in alleviating neurological deficits after cell infusion. Moreover, a thorough assessment was undertaken to discuss extant constraints in cellular transplantation therapies, concurrently delineating indispensable model-based methodologies, specifically on organoids, which were essential for guiding prospective research initiatives in this specialized field.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"93-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12152","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140250044","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":"IGF2BP2 modulates autophagy and serves as a prognostic marker in glioma","authors":"Ning Li,&nbsp;Limei Deng,&nbsp;Yuming Zhang,&nbsp;Xilian Tang,&nbsp;Bingxi Lei,&nbsp;Qingyu Zhang","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ibra.12150","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Glioma, a malignant brain tumor originating from neural glial cells, presents significant treatment challenges. However, the underlying mechanisms of glioma development are not fully understood, and effective targets are lacking. This study provides insights into the role of insulin-like growth factor 2 messenger RNA-binding protein 2 (IGF2BP2) in glioma progression and its therapeutic potential. Our analysis illustrated that elevated IGF2BP2 expression associated with significantly shorter survival among patients with low-grade glioma (LGG) in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. IGF2BP2 depletion led to compromised cell viability, G0/G1 phase arrest, and reduced colony-formation ability. Furthermore, ultrastructural analysis and mCherry-GFP-LC3 reporter assay revealed an increased abundance of autophagosomes upon IGF2BP2 knockdown. Western blot analysis corroborated these findings by showing reduced p62 levels coupled with increased LC3-ІІ/LC3-I ratio upon IGF2BP2 knockdown. A multicolor immunohistochemistry assay demonstrated the positive correlation between IGF2BP2 and p62 expression in glioma patient samples. Additionally, our analysis suggested a link between IGF2BP2 expression and drug-resistant markers in TCGA-LGG samples, and Cell Counting Kit-8 cell viability assay revealed that knockdown of IGF2BP2 sensitized cells to temozolomide treatment. This comprehensive exploration unveils the role of IGF2BP2 in glioma progression, shedding light on autophagy modulation and chemosensitization strategies for glioma therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"19-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297260","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":"Walking forward or on hold: Could the ChatGPT be applied for seeking health information in neurosurgical settings?","authors":"Si-Yu Yan,&nbsp;Yi-Fan Liu,&nbsp;Lu Ma,&nbsp;Ling-Long Xiao,&nbsp;Xin Hu,&nbsp;Rui Guo,&nbsp;Chao You,&nbsp;Rui Tian","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ibra.12149","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Self-management is important for patients suffering from cerebrovascular events after neurosurgical procedures. An increasing number of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools have been used in postoperative health management. ChatGPT is a new trend dialog-based chatbot that could be used as a supplemental tool for seeking health information. Responses from ChatGPT version 3.5 and 4.0 toward 13 questions raised by experienced neurosurgeons were evaluated in this exploratory study for their consistency and appropriateness blindly by the other three neurosurgeons. The readability of response text was investigated quantitively by word count and the Gunning Fog and Flesch–Kincaid indices. Results showed that the chatbot could provide relatively stable output between the two versions on consistency and appropriateness (<i>χ</i>² = 0.348). As for readability, there was a higher demand for readers to comprehend the output text in the 4.0 version (more counts of words; lower Flesch–Kincaid reading ease score; and higher Flesch–Kincaid grade level). In general, the capacity of ChatGPT to deliver effective health information is still under debate.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"111-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12149","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140297185","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":"Perrotta Integrative Clinical Interviews-3 (PICI-3): Development, regulation, updation, and validation of the psychometric instrument for the identification of functional and dysfunctional personality traits and diagnosis of psychopathological disorders, for children (8–10 years), preadolescents (11–13 years), adolescents (14–18 years), adults (19–69 years), and elders (70–90 years)","authors":"Giulio Perrotta","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ibra.12148","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Perrotta Integrative Clinical Interview, second version (PICI-2) requires structural and functional updates, based on clinical and academic experience, especially in terms of functional traits and interpretation of psychopathological disorders. The Perrotta Integrative Clinical Interviews-3 (PICI-3) was created and structured into four sections, dedicated to dysfunctional traits in children and pre-adolescents (PICI-C-3, 8–13 years) and in adolescents, adults, and the elderly (PICI-TA-3, 14–90 years), to common secondary disorders (PICI-DS-3, 8–90 years) and functional traits (PICI-FT-3, 8–90 years), with the identification of all functional elements and structural aspects of personality according to the model underlying the PICI (IPM). Selecting 1732 subjects, between 8 and 90 years old, the statistical analysis showed that the psychometric test has a well-defined and stable construct, with the variables well represented and positively correlated with other constructs already validated. In particular: (a) the PICI-TA-3 (Section A) was compared with the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF), obtaining 99.3% compatibility of results, with a Pearson's coefficient (<i>R</i>) of 0.999 and <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001; (b) the PICI-C-3 (Section B) was compared with the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), obtaining 94.1% compatibility of results, with a Pearson coefficient (<i>R</i>) of 0.969 and <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001; (c) the PICI-FT-3 (Section D) was compared with the Big Five Personality Test (Big5), obtaining 89.4% compatibility of results, with a Pearson coefficient (<i>R</i>) of 0.797 and <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001. The PICI-3 is a valid, efficient, and effective psychometric tool to identify the functioning or dysfunction of personality traits for psychopathological diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 2","pages":"146-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12148","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141441301","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":"Neuroanatomical and functional correlates in post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review","authors":"Anna S. Liberati,&nbsp;Giulio Perrotta","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12147","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12147","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), currently included by the Diagnostic and Statistical of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision in the macro-category “disorders related to traumatic and stressful events”, is a severe mental distress that arises acutely as a result of direct or indirect exposure to severely stressful and traumatic events. A large body of literature is available on the psychological and behavioral manifestations of PTSD; however, with regard to the more purely neuropsychological aspects of the disorder, they are still the subject of research and need greater clarity, although the roles of the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, cingulate gyrus, cerebellum, locus coeruleus, and hippocampus in the onset of the disorder's characteristic symptoms have already been elucidated.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"46-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12147","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139613305","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":"Hemiplegia in acute ischemic stroke: A comprehensive review of case studies and the role of intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy","authors":"Karen Adriana Carrillo Navarrete,&nbsp;Christian Chapa González","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12146","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Acute ischemic stroke is a significant health concern worldwide, often leading to long-term disability and decreased quality of life. Rapid and appropriate treatment is crucial for achieving optimal outcomes in these patients. Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) are two commonly used interventions for acute ischemic stroke, but their effectiveness in improving neurological symptoms and functional outcomes in patients with hemiplegia remains uncertain. The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of IVT and MT within a 4.5-h time frame on patients with acute ischemic stroke and hemiplegia. A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Relevant studies that assessed the impact of IVT and MT within 4.5-h on hemiplegia in patients with an acute ischemic stroke were included. Data were extracted and analyzed to determine the overall effects of these interventions. Most included case reports indicate positive outcomes in terms of neurological symptom improvement and functional recovery in patients with hemiplegia after receiving IVT and MT within the specified time frame. However, the heterogeneity among the patients and the limited use of IVT due to contraindications posed challenges in determining the most effective treatment option. The findings from the included studies demonstrate that both interventions led to a decrease in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale scores, indicating an improvement in neurological symptoms. The results highlight the beneficial effects of early thrombolytic interventions and MT on the neurological status and functional outcomes of patients with an acute ischemic stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"59-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531063","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":"Bibliometric analysis of hot literature on neural circuit research","authors":"Ruo-Lan Du,&nbsp;David H. Mauki,&nbsp;Zong-Fu Zuo","doi":"10.1002/ibra.12144","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ibra.12144","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Numerous brain diseases have been attributed to abnormalities in the connections of neural circuits. Exploration of neural circuits may give enlightenment in treating some intractable brain diseases. Here, we screened all publications on neural circuits in the Web of Science database from 2007 to 2022 and analyzed the research trends through VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Microsoft Excel 2019, and Origin. The findings revealed a consistent upward trend in research on neural circuits during this period. The United States emerged as the leading contributor, followed by China and Japan. Among the top 10 institutions with the largest number of publications, both the United States and China have a strong presence. Notably, the Chinese Academy of Sciences demonstrated the highest publication output, closely followed by Stanford University. In terms of influential authors, Karl Deisseroth stood out as one of the most prominent investigators. During this period, the majority of publications and citations on neural circuit research were found in highly influential journals including NEURON, NATURE JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, and so forth. Keyword clustering analysis highlighted the increasing focus on neural circuits and photogenetics in neuroscience research, and the reconstruction of neural circuits has emerged as a crucial research direction in brain science. In conclusion, over the past 15 years, the increasing high-quality publications have facilitated research development of neural circuits, indicating a promising prospect for investigations on neurological and psychiatric diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":94030,"journal":{"name":"Ibrain","volume":"10 1","pages":"69-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ibra.12144","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138951763","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}