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Rebello K, Moura LM, Bueno APA, Picon FA, Pan PM, Gadelha A, Miguel EC, Bressan RA, Rohde LA, Sato JR. Associations between Family Functioning and Maternal Behavior on Default Mode Network Connectivity in School-Age Children. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19106055. [PMID: 35627592 PMCID: PMC9141331 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Background: Most early children's experiences will occur in a family context; therefore, the quality of this environment is critical for development outcomes. Not many studies have assessed the correlations between brain functional connectivity (FC) in important areas such as the default mode network (DMN) and the quality of parent-child relationships in school-age children and early adolescence. The quality of family relationships and maternal behavior have been suggested to modulate DMN FC once they act as external regulators of children's affect and behavior. Objective: We aimed to test the associations between the quality of family environment/maternal behavior and FC within the DMN of school-age children. Method: Resting-state, functional magnetic resonance imaging data, were collected from 615 children (6-12 age range) enrolled in the Brazilian High-Risk Cohort (HRC) study. We assessed DMN intra-connectivity between the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), and inferior parietal lobule (IPL-bilateral) regions. The family functioning was assessed by levels of family cohesiveness and conflict and by maternal behavior styles such as maternal responsiveness, maternal stimulus to the child's autonomy, and maternal overprotection. The family environment was assessed with the Family Environment Scale (FES), and maternal behavior was assessed by the mother's self-report. Results: We found that the quality of the family environment was correlated with intra-DMN FC. The more conflicting the family environment was, the greater the FC between the mPFC-left IPL (lIPL), while a more cohesive family functioning was negatively correlated with FC between the PCC-lIPL. On the other hand, when moderated by a positive maternal behavior, cohesive family functioning was associated with increased FC in both regions of the DMN (mPFC-lIPL and PCC-lIPL). Conclusions: Our results highlight that the quality of the family environment might be associated with differences in the intrinsic DMN FC.
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Affiliation(s)
- Keila Rebello
- Center of Mathematics, Computing and Cognition, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil; (K.R.); (L.M.M.); (A.P.A.B.)
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- Center of Mathematics, Computing and Cognition, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil; (K.R.); (L.M.M.); (A.P.A.B.)
- Interdisciplinary Lab for Clinical Neurosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil; (P.M.P.); (A.G.); (R.A.B.)
- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
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- Center of Mathematics, Computing and Cognition, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil; (K.R.); (L.M.M.); (A.P.A.B.)
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- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
- ADHD Outpatient Program & Developmental Psychiatry Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90010-150, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Lab for Clinical Neurosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil; (P.M.P.); (A.G.); (R.A.B.)
- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
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- Interdisciplinary Lab for Clinical Neurosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil; (P.M.P.); (A.G.); (R.A.B.)
- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
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- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Lab for Clinical Neurosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil; (P.M.P.); (A.G.); (R.A.B.)
- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
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- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
- ADHD Outpatient Program & Developmental Psychiatry Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90010-150, Brazil
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- Center of Mathematics, Computing and Cognition, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil; (K.R.); (L.M.M.); (A.P.A.B.)
- Interdisciplinary Lab for Clinical Neurosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04021-001, Brazil; (P.M.P.); (A.G.); (R.A.B.)
- National Institute of Developmental Psychiatry for Children and Adolescents (CNPq), São Paulo 01060-970, Brazil; (F.A.P.); (E.C.M.); (L.A.R.)
- ADHD Outpatient Program & Developmental Psychiatry Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90010-150, Brazil
- Correspondence:
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Pham X, Wright DK, Atapour N, Chan JMH, Watkins KJ, Worthy KH, Rosa M, Reichelt A, Reser DH. Internal Subdivisions of the Marmoset Claustrum Complex: Identification by Myeloarchitectural Features and High Field Strength Imaging. Front Neuroanat 2019; 13:96. [PMID: 31827427 PMCID: PMC6890826 DOI: 10.3389/fnana.2019.00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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There has been a surge of interest in the structure and function of the mammalian claustrum in recent years. However, most anatomical and physiological studies treat the claustrum as a relatively homogenous structure. Relatively little attention has been directed toward possible compartmentalization of the claustrum complex into anatomical subdivisions, and how this compartmentalization is reflected in claustrum connections with other brain structures. In this study, we examined the cyto- and myelo-architecture of the claustrum of the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus), to determine whether the claustrum contains internal anatomical structures or compartments, which could facilitate studies focused on understanding its role in brain function. NeuN, Nissl, calbindin, parvalbumin, and myelin-stained sections from eight adult marmosets were studied using light microscopy and serial reconstruction to identify potential internal compartments. Ultra high resolution (9.4T) post-mortem magnetic resonance imaging was employed to identify tractographic differences between identified claustrum subcompartments by diffusion-weighted tractography. Our results indicate that the classically defined marmoset claustrum includes at least two major subdivisions, which correspond to the dorsal endopiriform and insular claustrum nuclei, as described in other species, and that the dorsal endopiriform nucleus (DEnD) contains architecturally distinct compartments. Furthermore, the dorsal subdivision of the DEnD is tractographically distinguishable from the insular claustrum with respect to cortical connections.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function, Monash University Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function, Monash University Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function, Monash University Node, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, VIC, Australia.,Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Graduate Entry Medicine Program, Monash Rural Health, Churchill, VIC, Australia
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