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Lv D, Han N, Yuan M, Huang W, Yan L, Tang H. Depression and the risk of non-alcohol fatty liver disease: Results from a cross-sectional study and a Mendelian randomization analysis. J Affect Disord 2024; 366:300-307. [PMID: 39216642 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.08.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have suggested that psychiatric factors may be pathogenic for NAFLD. However, the association between depression and NAFLD is not been consistent, and whether depression plays a causal role in the development of NAFLD remains unclear. METHODS We extracted data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2018 to assess the correlation between depression and NAFLD risk. Based on previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) meta-analyses on NAFLD and depression, we performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore the causal effect of depression on NAFLD. The primary analysis method used in the MR analysis was inverse variance weighted. RESULTS We ultimately extracted the data from 3878 individuals in the NHANES database to perform the cross-sectional study. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression showed that depressed individuals had a higher risk of NAFLD than controls (odds ratio [OR] 1.33, 95 % CI 1.03-1.72, p = 0.027) among women. Based on GWAS data, we included 36 genetic variants as instrumental variables to estimate the causal effect of depression on NAFLD risk. The MR analysis revealed a causal association between genetically predicted depression and an increased risk of NAFLD (OR = 1.504, 95 % CI 1.13-2.00, p = 0.005). LIMITATIONS The consistency of these findings in Eastern populations requires further longitudinal studies. CONCLUSIONS This cross-sectional study suggested that depression might increase the risk of NAFLD in women. The MR analysis demonstrated that there exists a causal association between genetically predicated depression and NAFLD risk.
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- Duoduo Lv
- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China; Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China; Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China; Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China; Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China.
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China; Division of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, China.
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Sun D, Li X, Xu S, Cao S, Quan Y, Cui S, Xu D. Dazhu Hongjingtian injection attenuated alcohol-induced depressive symptoms by inhibiting hippocampus oxidative stress and inflammation through Nrf2/HO-1/NLRP3 signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 334:118564. [PMID: 38996946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Alcoholic depression, a disorder of the central nervous system, is characterized by alcohol abuse, which causes blood-brain barrier disruption and oxidative damage in the brain. The rhizome of Rhodiola crenulate, from which Dazhu Hongjingtian Injection (DZHJTI) is derived, has been traditionally employed in ethnopharmacology to treat neurological disorders due to its neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, the exact mechanism by which DZHJTI alleviates alcoholic depression remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the antidepressant effects of DZHJTI and its underlying mechanisms in a mouse model of alcohol-induced depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS A model of alcoholic depression was established using C57BL/6J mice, and the effects of DZHJTI on depression-like behaviors induced by alcohol exposure were assessed through behavioral experiments. Histopathological examination was conducted to observe nerve cell damage and microglial activation in the hippocampal region. Oxidative stress indices in the hippocampus, inflammatory factors, and serum levels of dopamine (DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) were measured using ELISA. Expression of proteins related to the Nrf2/HO-1/NLRP3 signaling pathway was determined by Western blot analysis. RESULTS DZHJTI attenuated depression-like behaviors, neuronal cell damage, oxidative stress levels, inflammatory responses, and microglial activation. It also restored levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, brain myelin basic protein, DA, and 5-HT in mice with chronic alcohol exposure. After DZHJTI treatment, the expressions of Nuclear Respiratory Factor 2 (Nrf2) and Heme Oxygenase-1 (HO-1) increased in the hippocampus, whereas the levels of NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain-associated protein 3 (NLRP3), apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing CARD, cleaved caspase-1, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-18 decreased. CONCLUSIONS DZHJTI ameliorates alcohol-induced depressive symptoms in mice through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, involving mechanisms associated with the Nrf2/HO-1/NLRP3 signaling pathway. This study highlights the potential of DZHJTI as a therapeutic option for alcohol-related depression and suggests the scope for future research to further elucidate its mechanisms and broader clinical applications.
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- Dingchun Sun
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Function and Pharmacology of Jilin Province, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Function and Pharmacology of Jilin Province, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Function and Pharmacology of Jilin Province, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, Jilin, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Cellular Function and Pharmacology of Jilin Province, Yanbian University, Yanji, China.
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Guo QW, Lin J, Shen YL, Zheng YJ, Chen X, Su M, Zhang JC, Wang JH, Tang H, Su GM, Li ZK, Fang DZ. Reduced hepatic AdipoR2 by increased glucocorticoid mediates effect of psychosocial stress to elevate serum cholesterol. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2024; 592:112282. [PMID: 38815796 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2024.112282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Understanding the effects of psychosocial stress on serum cholesterol may offer valuable insights into the relationship between psychological disorders and endocrine diseases. However, these effects and their underlying mechanisms have not been elucidated yet. Here we show that serum corticosterone, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are elevated in a mouse model of psychosocial stress. Furthermore, alterations occur in AdipoR2-mediated AMPK and PPARα signaling pathways in liver, accompanied by a decrease in LDL-C clearance and an increase in cholesterol synthesis. These changes are further verified in wild-type and AdipoR2 overexpression HepG2 cells incubated with cortisol and AdipoR agonist, and are finally confirmed by treating wild-type and hepatic-specific AdipoR2 overexpression mice with corticosterone. We conclude that increased glucocorticoid mediates the effects of psychosocial stress to elevate serum cholesterol by inhibiting AdipoR2-mediated AMPK and PPARα signaling to decrease LDL-C clearance and increase cholesterol synthesis in liver.
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- Qi Wei Guo
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Institute for Viral Hepatitis, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University Chengdu, 610041, PR China.
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Yan J, Sun H, Xin X, Huang T. Association and mechanism of montelukast on depression: A combination of clinical and network pharmacology study. J Affect Disord 2024; 360:214-220. [PMID: 38824963 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.05.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Post-marketing surveillance found montelukast use was associated with an increased risk of depression. However, results of observational studies are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess whether montelukast exposure is associated with depression and elucidate the possible molecular mechanism. METHOD We conducted a cross-sectional study of 9508 adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2016. Multivariable regression was used to evaluate the association between montelukast exposure and depression. Network pharmacology was conducted to identify the mechanisms of montelukast on depression. RESULTS Montelukast exposure had a higher prevalence of depression (37.4 %). In a multivariable logistic regression model adjusted for sociodemographic, behavioural, and health characteristics, montelukast exposure was associated with depression (odds ratio [OR]: 1.61; confidence interval [CI]: 1.18-2.19). Network pharmacology was identified 69 key targets of montelukast on depression. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis suggested montelukast mainly works through multiple pathways in endocrine resistance, chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation, estrogen signaling pathway, etc. LIMITATIONS: Cross-sectional data. CONCLUSIONS The study implies a potential positive association between long-term montelukast exposure and depression through multi-faceted mechanisms. It is suggested that attention be given to the possibility of depression in patients undergoing prolonged montelukast therapy.
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- Jingchao Yan
- Department of pharmacy, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, No. 699, Purui Road, Shanghai 201112, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, No. 699, Purui Road, Shanghai 201112, People's Republic of China
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, No. 699, Purui Road, Shanghai 201112, People's Republic of China
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, No. 83, Fenyang Road, Shanghai 200031, People's Republic of China.
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Lin PC, Long CY, Ko CH, Yen JY. Comorbid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2024; 33:1267-1275. [PMID: 38836765 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2023.0907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Background: This study evaluated the associations between inattention, impulsivity, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) across the menstrual cycle. Methods: This study enrolled 58 women with PMDD and 50 controls. Symptoms were assessed using the Attention and Performance Self-Assessment Scale and the Dickman Impulsivity Inventory during the pre-ovulatory (PO), mid-luteal (ML), and late luteal (LL) phases of the menstrual cycle. Results: The chi-square analysis revealed a significant association between ADHD and PMDD. Women with PMDD experienced a greater increase in scores of prospective everyday memory problems and difficulties maintaining focused attention from the PO phase to LL phase than the controls; in addition, they had higher scores in dysfunctional impulsivity during the LL phase than the controls. Among women in the PMDD group, those with ADHD had higher scores in prospective everyday memory problems and dysfunctional impulsivity during the PO and ML phases than those without ADHD. Women in the PMDD group without ADHD had a greater increase in scores of prospective everyday memory problems, difficulties maintaining focused attention, and dysfunctional impulsivity from the PO phase to the LL phase than the controls. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that women with PMDD were more likely to have comorbid ADHD and higher levels of inattention across the menstrual cycle. PMDD was associated with increased impulsivity during the LL phase, independent of ADHD, but it was not associated with a persistent elevation of impulsivity. Furthermore, PMDD women with comorbid ADHD experienced higher inattention and impulsivity during the PO and ML phases than those without it. Thus, ADHD comorbidity should be assessed when assessing or intervening in the symptoms of inattention and impulsivity in women with PMDD.
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- Pai-Cheng Lin
- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Chen XX, Wang B, Cai W, Zhang YH, Shen L, Zhu YY, Wang T, Meng XH, Wang H, Xu DX. Exposure to 1-nitropyrene after weaning induces anxiety-like behavior partially by inhibiting steroid hormone synthesis in prefrontal cortex. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 475:134911. [PMID: 38889457 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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1-Nitropyrene (1-NP) is a neurodevelopmental toxicant. This study was to evaluate the impact of exposure to 1-NP after weaning on anxiety-like behavior. Five-week-old mice were administered with 1-NP (0.1 or 1 mg/kg) daily for 4 weeks. Anxiety-like behaviour was measured using elevated-plus maze (EPM) and open field test (OFT). In EPM test, time spending in open arm and times entering open arm were reduced in 1-NP-treated mice. In OFT test, time spent in the center region and times entering the center region were diminished in 1-NP-treated mice. Prefrontal dendritic length and number of dendrite branches were decreased in 1-NP-treated mice. Prefrontal PSD95, an excitatory postsynaptic membrane protein, and gephyrin, an inhibitory postsynaptic membrane protein, were downregulated in 1-NP-treated mice. Further analysis showed that peripheral steroid hormones, including serum testosterone (T) and estradiol (E2), testicular T, and ovarian E2, were decreased in 1-NP-treated mice. Interestingly, T and E2 were diminished in 1-NP-treated prefrontal cortex. Prefrontal T and E2 synthases were diminished in 1-NP-treated mice. Mechanistically, GCN2-eIF2α, a critical pathway that regulates ribosomal protein translation, was activated in 1-NP-treated prefrontal cortex. These results indicate that exposure to 1-NP after weaning induces anxiety-like behaviour partially by inhibiting steroid hormone synthesis in prefrontal cortex.
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- Xiao-Xi Chen
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032 China.
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Haque R, Alam K, Gow J, Neville C, Keramat SA. Age and Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Dementia Among Older Australians. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2024:S1098-3015(24)02805-5. [PMID: 39127253 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2024.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic pain is a highly debilitating condition that affects older adults and has the potential to increase their odds of experiencing cognitive impairment. The primary objective of this study was to examine the correlation between chronic pain and dementia. Additionally, this research endeavors to ascertain whether the association between chronic pain and dementia differs by age and gender. METHODS Cross-sectional data were derived from the Survey of Disability, Ageing, and Carers. A total of 20 671 and 20 081 participants aged 65 years and older in 2015 and 2018, respectively, were included in this study. The pooled association between chronic pain and dementia was assessed using a multivariable logistic regression model. Furthermore, the study also examined the multiplicative interaction effects between chronic pain and age, as well as chronic pain and gender, with dementia. RESULTS The pooled analysis demonstrated that chronic pain was associated with a heightened odds of dementia (adjusted odds ratio 1.95; 95% CI 1.85-2.05) among older Australians compared with their counterparts without chronic pain. The interaction effect indicated that individuals with chronic pain across all age groups exhibited increased odds of living with dementia. Additionally, women with chronic pain had higher odds of dementia compared with their counterparts without chronic pain and being male. CONCLUSIONS A continuous, coordinated, and tailored healthcare strategy is necessary to determine the pain management goals and explore early treatment options for chronic pain in older adults, particularly in groups with the greatest need.
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- Rezwanul Haque
- School of Business, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Business, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia; Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Business, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia; Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia; School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Petrine JPC, Jacques LS, da Cruz Santos TM, Pereira FAC, Castelo PM, -Borges BDB. The impact of mental health and psychological stressors on menstrual cycle modulation: exploring the influence of age and hormonal contraceptives. Arch Womens Ment Health 2024:10.1007/s00737-024-01499-1. [PMID: 39120635 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-024-01499-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Stress, infections, and psychological and social well-being can affect the reproductive system. Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis can disrupt ovarian cyclicity. Estrogens can modulate stress responsiveness and mood. Thus, understanding this interaction and how it modulates the menstrual cycle is crucial for women's reproductive health. PURPOSE The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of a stressor, a period of the Covid-19 pandemic when there were no vaccines available yet, on the psychological state of women aged 18 to 45 years; as well as the influence of mental health on the menstrual cycle, considering the influence of age and hormonal contraceptives. METHOD Online questionnaire using the Google Forms platform was used. RESULTS There is a high prevalence of the onset of new psychosocial symptoms. Moreover, most women reported some type of change in their menstrual cycles. The women who were using hormonal contraceptives demonstrated a higher frequency of spotting and menstrual color alterations, while women without hormonal contraceptives demonstrated a higher frequency of cycle duration and menstrual odor alterations. Women without hormonal contraceptives were more susceptible to the development of psychosocial symptoms. Younger adult women were more affected by menstrual changes and psychosocial symptoms. Close to 90% of women who reported several psychosocial symptoms had changes in their menstrual cycles. CONCLUSION These data suggest the impact of stressors, such as a period of the pandemic, on mental health and menstrual cycles, and younger adult women can be more susceptible. This reflects the relationship between mental and reproductive health.
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- Jéssica Pereira Castro Petrine
- Department of Food Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal de Lavras - UFLA, Campus Universitário, Lavras, CP: 3037, 37200-000, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, Universidade Federal de Lavras - UFLA; Campus Universitário, Lavras, CP: 3037, 37200-000, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, Universidade Federal de Lavras - UFLA; Campus Universitário, Lavras, CP: 3037, 37200-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Natural Science, Universidade Federal de Lavras - UFLA; Campus Universitário, Lavras, CP: 3037, 37200-000, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Diadema, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, Universidade Federal de Lavras - UFLA; Campus Universitário, Lavras, CP: 3037, 37200-000, Brazil.
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Conrad CD, Peay DN, Acuña AM, Whittaker K, Donnay ME. Corticosterone disrupts spatial working memory during retention testing when highly taxed, which positively correlates with depressive-like behavior in middle-aged, ovariectomized female rats. Horm Behav 2024; 164:105600. [PMID: 39003890 PMCID: PMC11330725 DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2024.105600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Major Depressive Disorder affects 8.4 % of the U.S. population, particularly women during perimenopause. This study implemented a chronic corticosterone manipulation (CORT, a major rodent stress hormone) using middle-aged, ovariectomized female rats to investigate depressive-like behavior, anxiety-like symptoms, and cognitive ability. CORT (400 μg/ml, in drinking water) was administered for four weeks before behavioral testing began and continued throughout all behavioral assessments. Compared to vehicle-treated rats, CORT significantly intensified depressive-like behaviors: CORT decreased sucrose preference, enhanced immobility on the forced swim test, and decreased sociability on a choice task between a novel conspecific female rat and an inanimate object. Moreover, CORT enhanced anxiety-like behavior on a marble bury task by reducing time investigating tabasco-topped marbles. No effects were observed on novelty suppressed feeding or the elevated plus maze. For spatial working memory using an 8-arm radial arm maze, CORT did not alter acquisition but disrupted performance during retention. CORT enhanced the errors committed during the highest working memory load following a delay and during the last trial requiring the most items to remember; this cognitive metric positively correlated with a composite depressive-like score to reveal that as depressive-like symptoms increased, cognitive performance worsened. This protocol allowed for the inclusion of multiple behavioral assessments without stopping the CORT treatment needed to produce a MDD phenotype and to assess a battery of behaviors. Moreover, that when middle-age was targeted, chronic CORT produced a depressive-like phenotype in ovariectomized females, who also comorbidly expressed aspects of anxiety and cognitive dysfunction.
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- Cheryl D Conrad
- Arizona State University, Department of Psychology, Box 1104, Tempe 85287, AZ, United States.
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- Arizona State University, Department of Psychology, Box 1104, Tempe 85287, AZ, United States
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- Arizona State University, Department of Psychology, Box 1104, Tempe 85287, AZ, United States
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- Arizona State University, Department of Psychology, Box 1104, Tempe 85287, AZ, United States
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- Arizona State University, Department of Psychology, Box 1104, Tempe 85287, AZ, United States
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Żabińska M, Wiśniewska K, Węgrzyn G, Pierzynowska K. Exploring the physiological role of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) and its associations with human diseases. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2024; 166:107070. [PMID: 38733757 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2024.107070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Estrogen is a group of hormones that collaborate with the nervous system to impact the overall well-being of all genders. It influences many processes, including those occurring in the central nervous system, affecting learning and memory, and playing roles in neurodegenerative diseases and mental disorders. The hormone's action is mediated by specific receptors. Significant roles of classical estrogen receptors, ERα and ERβ, in various diseases were known since many years, but after identifying a structurally and locationally distinct receptor, the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER), its role in human physiology and pathophysiology was investigated. This review compiles GPER-related information, highlighting its impact on homeostasis and diseases, while putting special attention on functions and dysfunctions of this receptor in neurobiology and biobehavioral processes. Understanding the receptor modulation possibilities is essential for therapy, as disruptions in receptors can lead to diseases or disorders, irrespective of correct estrogen levels. We conclude that studies on the GPER receptor have the potential to develop therapies that regulate estrogen and positively impact human health.
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- Magdalena Żabińska
- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, Gdansk 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, Gdansk 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, Gdansk 80-308, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, Gdansk 80-308, Poland.
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Liu Z, Liu M, Xiong Y, Wang Y, Bu X. Crosstalk between bone and brain in Alzheimer's disease: Mechanisms, applications, and perspectives. Alzheimers Dement 2024; 20:5720-5739. [PMID: 38824621 PMCID: PMC11350061 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that involves multiple systems in the body. Numerous recent studies have revealed bidirectional crosstalk between the brain and bone, but the interaction between bone and brain in AD remains unclear. In this review, we summarize human studies of the association between bone and brain and provide an overview of their interactions and the underlying mechanisms in AD. We review the effects of AD on bone from the aspects of AD pathogenic proteins, AD risk genes, neurohormones, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, brain-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), and the autonomic nervous system. Correspondingly, we elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the involvement of bone in the pathogenesis of AD, including bone-derived hormones, bone marrow-derived cells, bone-derived EVs, and inflammation. On the basis of the crosstalk between bone and the brain, we propose potential strategies for the management of AD with the hope of offering novel perspectives on its prevention and treatment. HIGHLIGHTS: The pathogenesis of AD, along with its consequent changes in the brain, may involve disturbing bone homeostasis. Degenerative bone disorders may influence the progression of AD through a series of pathophysiological mechanisms. Therefore, relevant bone intervention strategies may be beneficial for the comprehensive management of AD.
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- Zhuo‐Ting Liu
- Department of Neurology and Centre for Clinical NeuroscienceDaping Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ageing and Brain DiseasesChongqingChina
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease (Third Military Medical University)ChongqingChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsXinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsDaping Hospital, Third Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Neurology and Centre for Clinical NeuroscienceDaping Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ageing and Brain DiseasesChongqingChina
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease (Third Military Medical University)ChongqingChina
- Institute of Brain and IntelligenceThird Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Neurology and Centre for Clinical NeuroscienceDaping Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ageing and Brain DiseasesChongqingChina
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease (Third Military Medical University)ChongqingChina
- Institute of Brain and IntelligenceThird Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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Xiang X, Palasuberniam P, Pare R. The Role of Estrogen across Multiple Disease Mechanisms. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:8170-8196. [PMID: 39194700 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46080483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Estrogen is a significant hormone that is involved in a multitude of physiological and pathological processes. In addition to its pivotal role in the reproductive system, estrogen is also implicated in the pathogenesis of a multitude of diseases. Nevertheless, previous research on the role of estrogen in a multitude of diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal diseases, and estrogen-dependent cancers, has concentrated on a single disease area, resulting in a lack of comprehensive understanding of cross-disease mechanisms. This has brought some challenges to the current treatment methods for these diseases, because estrogen as a potential therapeutic tool has not yet fully developed its potential. Therefore, this review aims to comprehensively explore the mechanism of estrogen in these seven types of diseases. The objective of this study is to describe the relationship between each disease and estrogen, including the ways in which estrogen participates in regulating disease mechanisms, and to outline the efficacy of estrogen in treating these diseases in clinical practice. By studying the role of estrogen in a variety of disease mechanisms, it is hoped that a more accurate theoretical basis and clinical guidance for future treatment strategies will be provided, thus promoting the effective management and treatment of these diseases.
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- Xiuting Xiang
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia
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Taylor B, Zhao Y, Perez NB, Potts-Thompson S, Crusto C, Creber RM, Taylor JY. Epigenome-Wide Association Study of Depressive Symptoms in Black Women in the InterGEN Study. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7681. [PMID: 39062924 PMCID: PMC11277114 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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(1) The prevalence of depression is two times higher in women than men. Black women have an increased risk of depression due to stressors such as low socioeconomic status and perceived discrimination. Depression is likely influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Psychosocial stressors can influence DNA methylation (DNAm), leading to changes in gene expression and ultimately, depression. The objective of this study was to examine associations between DNAm and depressive symptoms in Black women. (2) This study was a secondary analysis of data from the Intergenerational Impact of Genetic and Psychological Factors on Blood Pressure (InterGEN) Study. Perceived discrimination was assessed using Krieger's Experiences of Discrimination and Waelde's Race-Related Events Scale, and participants were screened for depressive symptoms with the Beck Depression Inventory. Raw data from saliva samples were analyzed using the Illumina Infinium Epic (850 K) BeadChip and then preprocessed in RStudio. (3) Differential methylation analysis identified DNAm sites and regions associated with depressive symptoms. Six DNAm sites had a q-value less than 0.05. Additionally, of the 25 regions identified, 12 were associated with neurological diseases or disorders. (4) These findings suggest that there is a neurological component to depression, which should be considered during treatment.
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- Brittany Taylor
- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA; (B.T.); (Y.Z.); (S.P.-T.); (R.M.C.)
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- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA; (B.T.); (Y.Z.); (S.P.-T.); (R.M.C.)
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY 10010, USA;
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- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA; (B.T.); (Y.Z.); (S.P.-T.); (R.M.C.)
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- School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06510, USA;
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- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA; (B.T.); (Y.Z.); (S.P.-T.); (R.M.C.)
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- School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA; (B.T.); (Y.Z.); (S.P.-T.); (R.M.C.)
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Szczepanska-Sadowska E, Czarzasta K, Bogacki-Rychlik W, Kowara M. The Interaction of Vasopressin with Hormones of the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: The Significance for Therapeutic Strategies in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7394. [PMID: 39000501 PMCID: PMC11242374 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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A large body of evidence indicates that vasopressin (AVP) and steroid hormones are frequently secreted together and closely cooperate in the regulation of blood pressure, metabolism, water-electrolyte balance, and behavior, thereby securing survival and the comfort of life. Vasopressin cooperates with hormones of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) at several levels through regulation of the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and multiple steroid hormones, as well as through interactions with steroids in the target organs. These interactions are facilitated by positive and negative feedback between specific components of the HPA. Altogether, AVP and the HPA cooperate closely as a coordinated functional AVP-HPA system. It has been shown that cooperation between AVP and steroid hormones may be affected by cellular stress combined with hypoxia, and by metabolic, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders; neurogenic stress; and inflammation. Growing evidence indicates that central and peripheral interactions between AVP and steroid hormones are reprogrammed in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and that these rearrangements exert either beneficial or harmful effects. The present review highlights specific mechanisms of the interactions between AVP and steroids at cellular and systemic levels and analyses the consequences of the inappropriate cooperation of various components of the AVP-HPA system for the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
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- Ewa Szczepanska-Sadowska
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Laboratory of Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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Yan J, Sun H, Xin X, Huang T, Shen J. Leukotriene-modifying agents may increase the risk of depression: A cross-sectional study. J Affect Disord 2024; 356:728-736. [PMID: 38663558 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.04.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Post-market monitoring has shown a potential link between the use of leukotriene-modifying agents (LTRAs) and an increased risk of neuropsychiatric events, such as depression. However, observational studies have produced inconsistent findings, offering no definitive conclusions. OBJECTIVE To assess the potential correlation between LTRAs exposure and depression in US adults. METHOD This cross-sectional study, based on population data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2016 cycle. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 was used to assess depression. Multivariable regression was used to evaluate the association between LTRAs exposure and depression. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were conducted, with the calculation of the E-value. Network pharmacology was employed to investigate the influence of LTRAs on mechanisms of depression. RESULTS Among the 9414 participants, 595 (6.3 %) were classified as having depression. LTRAs exposure was associated with a higher prevalence of depression (16.9 % vs. 6.0 %). The multivariable logistic regression results showed that LTRAs use increased the risk of depression (OR = 1.70; 95 % CI, 1.05-2.75). An association between LTRAs exposure and depression was found in sensitivity analyses conducted regardless of multivariable linear regression with the PHQ-9 score as a continuous variable (β = 0.97; 95 % CI, 0.44-1.50) or multivariable logistic regression with the PHQ-9 cut-off of 5 (OR = 1.52; 95 % CI, 1.08-2.14). The association between LTRAs and depression was stable in the different subgroups. CONCLUSION LTRAs exposure is positively associated with depression in US adults. Therefore, the risk for depression in patients receiving long-term LTRAs treatment should be considered.
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- Jingchao Yan
- Department of pharmacy, Eye Ear Nose Throat Hospital of Fudan University, No. 2600, Jiangyue Road, Shanghai 200031, China.
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye Ear Nose Throat Hospital of Fudan University, No. 2600, Jiangyue Road, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye Ear Nose Throat Hospital of Fudan University, No. 2600, Jiangyue Road, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye Ear Nose Throat Hospital of Fudan University, No. 83, Fenyang Road, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Department of pharmacy, Eye Ear Nose Throat Hospital of Fudan University, No. 83, Fenyang Road, Shanghai 200031, China.
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Oviedo DC, Tratner AE, Rodríguez-Araña S, Villarreal AE, Rangel G, Carreira MB, Britton GB. Predictors of cognitive change in cognitively healthy older women in Panama: the PARI-HD study. Front Glob Womens Health 2024; 5:1353657. [PMID: 38939750 PMCID: PMC11208464 DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2024.1353657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Background Evidence suggests that a combination of biological and social factors influence risk of dementia differently for women and men. In healthy older women, several factors may contribute to changes in cognition. Objective Describe the characteristics associated with variation in cognition in a sample of cognitively healthy older Panamanian women. Methods The study includes cross-sectional analyses of cognitive domains at baseline (n = 357) and 17-month (SD = 2.0) follow-up (n = 200) for women aged 60 years and older enrolled in the Panama Aging Research Initiative-Health Disparities (PARI-HD) study. Instruments included clinical questionnaires, physiological measures, and a neuropsychological test battery assessing global cognition and seven cognitive domains. Multiple regression analyses examined the associations between demographic and clinical characteristics and cognition at baseline. Repeated measures analyses were used to investigate changes in cognition from baseline to follow-up. Results On average, participants were 68.6 years of age (SD = 5.9) with 16.1 years of education (SD = 4.7). Age, income, and education showed robust associations with baseline cognition. Subjective cognitive impairment was associated with lower performance in global cognition, verbal learning, and memory domains. Only performance in the attention domain decreased at follow-up, and subjective health state and depressive symptoms significantly predicted the change in attention. Discussion Our study findings contribute to the investigation of cognitive health in older Hispanic women and to the understanding of sociodemographic and health-related factors associated with cognitive decline and the progression to cognitive impairment and dementia.
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- Diana C. Oviedo
- Centro de Neurociencias y Unidad de Investigación Clínica, Institiuto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT-AIP), Panama City, Panamá
- Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Santa María la Antigua (USMA), Panama City, Panamá
- Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI) SENACYT, Panama City, Panamá
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- Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI) SENACYT, Panama City, Panamá
- Florida State University, Panama City, Panamá
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- Centro de Neurociencias y Unidad de Investigación Clínica, Institiuto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT-AIP), Panama City, Panamá
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- Centro de Neurociencias y Unidad de Investigación Clínica, Institiuto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT-AIP), Panama City, Panamá
- Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI) SENACYT, Panama City, Panamá
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- Centro de Neurociencias y Unidad de Investigación Clínica, Institiuto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT-AIP), Panama City, Panamá
- Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI) SENACYT, Panama City, Panamá
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- Centro de Neurociencias y Unidad de Investigación Clínica, Institiuto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT-AIP), Panama City, Panamá
- Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI) SENACYT, Panama City, Panamá
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- Centro de Neurociencias y Unidad de Investigación Clínica, Institiuto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT-AIP), Panama City, Panamá
- Sistema Nacional de Investigación (SNI) SENACYT, Panama City, Panamá
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Li Y, Luo Y, Zhu P, Liang X, Li J, Dou X, Liu L, Qin L, Zhou M, Deng Y, Jiang L, Wang S, Yang W, Tang J, Tang Y. Running exercise improves astrocyte loss, morphological complexity and astrocyte-contacted synapses in the hippocampus of CUS-induced depression model mice. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2024; 239:173750. [PMID: 38494007 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2024.173750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Although the antidepressant effects of running exercise have been widely reported, further research is still needed to determine the structural bases for these effects. Astrocyte processes physically contact many synapses and directly regulate the numbers of synapses, but it remains unclear whether running exercise can modulate astrocyte morphological complexity and astrocyte-contacted synapses in the hippocampus of the mice with depressive-like behavior. Male C57BL/6 J mice underwent four weeks of running exercise after four weeks of chronic unpredictable stress (CUS). The sucrose preference test (SPT), tail suspension test (TST) and forced swim test (FST) were used to assess anhedonia in mice. Western blotting was used to measure the expression of astrocyte- and synapse-related proteins. Immunofluorescence and 3D reconstruction were used to quantify the density and morphology of astrocytes, and astrocyte-contacted synapses in each hippocampal subregion. Four weeks of running exercise alleviated depressive-like symptoms in mice. The expression of astrocyte- and synapse-related proteins in the hippocampus; astrocyte process lengths, process numbers, and dendritic arborization; and the number of astrocyte-contacted PSD95 positive synapses in the CA2-3 and DG regions were significantly decreased in the mice with depressive-like behavior, and running exercise successfully reserved these changes. Running exercise improved the decreases in astrocyte morphological complexity and astrocyte-contacted PSD95 positive synapses in the CA2-3 and DG regions of the mice with depressive-like behavior, suggesting that the physical interactions between astrocytes and synapses can be increased by running exercise, which might be an important structural basis for the antidepressant effects of running exercise.
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- Yue Li
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Institute of Life Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China; Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, PR China.
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Osmari DG, Garcez A, Belem da Silva CT, Dias-da-Costa JS, Olinto MTA. Prevalence of common mental disorders in southern Brazilian women: a comparison of two population-based studies (2003 vs. 2015). Arch Womens Ment Health 2024; 27:359-368. [PMID: 38157003 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-023-01415-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of common mental disorders (CMD) in women, and comparing them in two periods, 2003 and 2015. METHODS A comparative study was conducted between two surveys with representative samples of women aged 20-60 years residing in southern Brazil. The final sample included 988 and 987 women from the 2003 and 2015 surveys, respectively. The presence of CMD was assessed using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20 ≥ 8) in both surveys. Poisson regression analysis was used to evaluate the associations between the outcome (CMD) and variables of interest. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 38.5 ± 11.1 years (2003) and 40.3 ± 11.4 years (2015). In 2003, the prevalence of CMD was 33.4% (95%CI: 30.5-36.3) and in 2015, it was 33.7% (95%CI: 30.8-36.7). Over 12 years, no significant differences were observed in the prevalence of CMD, except for a reduction in the prevalence in women of color and physically active. After adjusting, the prevalence ratios of CMD in 2003 and 2015 remained associated with low family income, a higher number of pregnancies, and tobacco use. CONCLUSIONS This study showed a trend toward stability in the high prevalence of CMD among women.
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- Débie Garlet Osmari
- Post-graduate Program in Collective Health, University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, UNISINOS, São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, UFCSPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Collective Health, University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, UNISINOS, São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Food, Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul State, UFRGS, R. Ramiro Barcelos, Porto Alegre, Santa CecíliaRS, 240090035-002, Brazil.
- Pos-graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul State, UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Chen J, Xie X, Lin M, Han H, Wang T, Lei Q, He R. Genes associated with cellular senescence as diagnostic markers of major depressive disorder and their correlations with immune infiltration. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1372386. [PMID: 38881549 PMCID: PMC11179437 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1372386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background Emerging evidence links cellular senescence to the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD), a life-threatening and debilitating mental illness. However, the roles of cellular senescence-related genes in MDD are largely unknown and were investigated in this study using a comprehensive analysis. Methods Peripheral blood microarray sequencing data were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and retrieved cellular senescence-related genes from CellAge database. A weighted gene co-expression network analysis was used to screen MDD-associated genes. Protein-protein interactions (PPI) were predicted based on STRING data, and four topological algorithms were used to identify hub genes from the PPI network. Immune infiltration was evaluated using CIBERSORT, followed by a correlation analysis between hub genes and immune cells. Results A total of 84 cell senescence-related genes were differentially expressed in patients with MDD compared to healthy control participants. Among the 84 genes, 20 were identified to be associated with the MDD disease phenotype, and these genes were mainly involved in hormone-related signaling pathways (such as estrogen, steroid hormone, and corticosteroid) and immune and inflammatory pathways. Three genes, namely, JUN, CTSD, and CALR, which were downregulated in MDD, were identified as the hub genes. The expression of hub genes significantly moderate correlated with multiple immune cells, such as Tregs, NK cells, and CD4+ T cells, and the abundance of these immune cells markedly differed in MDD samples. Multiple microRNAs, transcription factors, and small-molecule drugs targeting hub genes were predicted to explore their molecular regulatory mechanisms and potential therapeutic value in MDD. Conclusion JUN, CTSD, and CALR were identified as potential diagnostic markers of MDD and may be involved in the immunoinflammatory mechanism of MDD.
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- Juan Chen
- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Department of Psychiatry, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Cortés-Álvarez NY, Lara-Morales A, Bautista-Rodríguez E, Marmolejo-Murillo LG, Díaz Jiménez A, Vergara Hernández LA, Fernández Moya M, Vuelvas-Olmos CR. Job burnout, cognitive functioning, and Brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression among hospital Mexican nurses. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304092. [PMID: 38787900 PMCID: PMC11125546 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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AIM To analyze the relationship between burnout syndrome, cognitive functions, and sBDNF (Serum Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor) in Mexican nurses. METHOD A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. This study target staff nurses working in hospitals in Guanajuato, México. Demographic and working condition data were collected via questionnaire. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to evaluate burnout. A blood sample were collected and processed by ELISA technique to measure sBDNF. Finally, the General Cognitive Assessment (CAB) of the Cognifit© neuropsychological battery was used to evaluated cognitive functions. RESULTS Findings showed that there are sociodemographic characteristics and working conditions associated with burnout syndrome among nurses. Furthermore, the data demonstrated a significant decrease in sBDNF levels in burnout nurses and a negative correlation between BDNF levels and burnout syndrome. Additionally, these burnout nurse also revealed significant cognitive impairment in reasoning, memory, and attention as well as total scores of CAB. Interestingly, we found a positive correlation between sBDNF levels and the cognitive deficits in burnout nurse. CONCLUSION Reduced BDNF levels could be a biological indicator or part of the pathological process of burnout, which could affect cognitive abilities. Reduced cognitive function in nurses has relevant implications and emphasizes the need for specialized preventive strategies because nurses make clinical decisions concerning their patients, whose situations are constantly changing.
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- Nadia Yanet Cortés-Álvarez
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Division of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Division of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), Puebla, Mexico
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Division of Life Sciences, University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
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Moore SE, Davey CH, Morgan M, Webel A. Symptoms, Lifetime Duration of Estrogen Exposure, and Ovarian Reserve Among Women Living With HIV: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2024; 35:264-280. [PMID: 38949903 PMCID: PMC11221577 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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ABSTRACT This cross-sectional observational study examined associations among symptom burden, lifetime duration of estrogen exposure, and serum antimüllerian hormone (AMH) levels among women living with HIV (n = 98) using bivariate bias-corrected Pearson correlations and multiple correspondence analyses. The mostly Black (85.6%) sample of women, with a mean age of 50 years (SD 12.6 years), exhibited no significant reproductive history factors and symptom burden interrelationships or significant associations between lifetime duration of estrogen exposure and symptoms. Predictably, serum AMH levels were lower among older women; however, less predictable were its significant relationships with months living with HIV (r = -0.362), months on ART (r = -0.270), and CD4+ T-cell nadir (r = 0.347). Symptom-symptom relationships support a fatigue, pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression symptom cluster. The hypotheses were not supported by cross-sectional observation. Further studies should explore variation in relationships between HIV, estrogen exposure, ovarian reserve, and AMH levels over time.
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- Scott Emory Moore
- Scott Emory Moore, PhD, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Michael Morgan, BS, is an Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator in the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Allison Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Interim Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean, and is the Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Scott Emory Moore, PhD, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Michael Morgan, BS, is an Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator in the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Allison Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Interim Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean, and is the Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Scott Emory Moore, PhD, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Michael Morgan, BS, is an Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator in the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Allison Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Interim Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean, and is the Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Scott Emory Moore, PhD, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Michael Morgan, BS, is an Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator in the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Allison Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN, is the Interim Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean, and is the Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Li X, Yang H, Zhang P, Cheng Q, Tong S, Lu X, Wu H. Dietary anthocyanin is associated with a lower prevalence of hyperuricemia independently of metabolic syndrome among females: Results from NHANES 2007-2010 and 2017-2018. Int J Rheum Dis 2024; 27:e15193. [PMID: 38742430 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.15193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Known for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, flavonoid has phytoestrogenic effects, but it is unclear whether its role in hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome (MetS) differs by gender. Moreover, given the strong association between hyperuricemia and MetS, we aimed to explore whether flavonoid is a protective factor for hyperuricemia, independently of MetS, in different genders. METHODS Data for 2007-2010 and 2017-2018 were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS). To assess the association among flavonoid, hyperuricemia, and MetS, multivariate logistic regression and subgroup analyses were conducted. Besides, to investigate whether the association between flavonoid and hyperuricemia was independent of MetS, multivariate logistic regression models were further conducted to explore the association between flavonoid and MetS among females with hyperuricemia and to investigate the association between flavonoid and hyperuricemia among females after excluding MetS. RESULT Among 5356 females, anthocyanin intake was inversely associated with the prevalence of hyperuricemia (Q4 vs. Q1: OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.31 to 0.76), and MetS (Q4 vs. Q1: OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.50 to 0.93). Furthermore, subgroup analyses showed the beneficial association between anthocyanin and hyperuricemia among females aged 40 to 59 years and menopausal. However, among 5104 males, no significant association was observed after adjustment for covariates (Q4 vs. Q1: OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.56 to 1.18). While in 372 females with hyperuricemia, no significant association was found between MetS and anthocyanin (Q4 vs. Q1: OR 0.88, 95% CI 0.31 to 2.49). Meanwhile, among 3335 females after excluding MetS, there was still a significant association between anthocyanin and a lower prevalence of hyperuricemia (Q4 vs. Q1: OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.85). CONCLUSION Dietary anthocyanin is associated with a lower prevalence of hyperuricemia independently of MetS among females. Foods rich in anthocyanin should be emphasized for females, especially those aged 40 to 59 years and menopausal, which may be of potential significance in the prevention of hyperuricemia.
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- Xin Li
- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Spadi J, Scherf-Clavel M, Leutritz AL, Hütz B, Matentzoglu M, Nieberler M, Kurlbaum M, Hahner S, Bartmann C, McNeill RV, Kittel-Schneider S. Changes in Psychotropic Drug Concentrations Across the Menstrual Cycle: A Pilot Study. Ther Drug Monit 2024; 46:195-202. [PMID: 38321601 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000001182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND The escalating prescription of psychopharmacological medications to women of reproductive age underscores the growing significance of sex-specific variations in pharmacotherapy. Despite this, clinical trials have largely overlooked these differences. Preliminary data indicate sex-specific variations in the neurobiology of affective disorders and in the metabolism, pharmacodynamics, and kinetics of therapeutic drugs. This underscores the imperative for a more nuanced exploration of menstrual cycle-dependent fluctuations in psychotropic drugs. This pilot study aimed to investigate drug and hormone fluctuations in female patients with affective disorders, aiming to enhance comprehension of the interplay between cycle-related hormone fluctuations and pharmacokinetics. The ultimate goal is to facilitate more effective and safer pharmacological therapy in the future. METHODS Blood samples were collected from 27 patients and 27 age-matched control participants at 3 distinct time points (early follicular phase, ovulation, and late luteal phase) during each menstrual cycle. Depressive and manic symptoms were assessed, and hormone concentrations were measured in the entire sample, while drug concentrations were assessed solely in the affective disorder sample using mass spectrometry. RESULTS Significant variations in drug concentration were observed throughout the menstrual cycle for bupropion, with a trend toward altered concentration for venlafaxine. Moreover, notable differences in hormone concentrations were identified between patients and controls, even after accounting for the impact of contraceptive use, diagnoses, and medication. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study reinforces previously reported data, underscoring the significance of sex-specific pharmacological therapy approaches. It provides further evidence supporting the interaction among sex hormones, drugs, and symptoms of affective disorders.
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- Julia Spadi
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany; and
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioural Science, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Deng Z, Liu J, Gong H, Cai X, Xiao H, Gao W. Psychiatric disorders associated with PCSK9 inhibitors: A real-world, pharmacovigilance study. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14522. [PMID: 37950531 PMCID: PMC11017405 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between Protein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 inhibitor (PCSK9i) and psychiatric adverse events (AEs) remains unclear due to the limitations of clinical trials. In this study, PCSK9i-related psychiatric AEs were realistically observed and systematically summarized in the real world by data mining the FDA AE Reporting System (FAERS). METHOD Total AEs between the third quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2023 were obtained from FAERS. Psychiatric AEs were identified using disproportionality analysis and clinical prioritization of signals using a rating scale, followed by univariate logistic regression to explore factors influencing psychiatric AEs. RESULTS Psychiatric AEs accounted for 6.7% of the total number of PCSK9i reports. Eighteen psychiatric AEs were defined as PCSK9i-related psychiatric adverse events (ppAEs) (lower 95% CI of both ROR >1 and IC025 > 0). The median age of ppAE reports was 68 years, and female patients accounted for 22.67% of reports, including 41.40% of reports with a serious outcome. Eleven (61.11%) and seven (38.89%) ppAEs were classified as weak and moderate clinical priority, respectively. The median time to onset of ppAEs was 149 and 196 days after treatment with evolocumab and alirocumab, respectively. Patients weighing ≥80 kg were 1.59 times more likely to experience ppAEs. CONCLUSION The results of this study facilitate the prioritization of psychiatric AE signals by healthcare professionals with the goal of mitigating the risk of PCSK9i-related psychiatric AEs. However, as an exploratory study, our findings need to be confirmed in large-scale prospective studies.
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- Zhifang Deng
- Department of Pharmacy, The Central Hospital of WuhanTongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Central Hospital of WuhanTongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital)Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital)Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital)Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital)Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University and TechnologyWuhanChina
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McLaren S, Seidler K, Neil J. Investigating the Role of 17β-Estradiol on the Serotonergic System, Targeting Soy Isoflavones as a Strategy to Reduce Menopausal Depression: A Mechanistic Review. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION 2024; 43:221-235. [PMID: 37695875 DOI: 10.1080/27697061.2023.2255237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Low serotonin is one factor implicated in the development of depression. 17β-estradiol (E2) has been shown to modulate gene expression regulating the neurotransmission of serotonin. Sex hormone levels fluctuate dramatically during the menopausal transition, coinciding with a 14-fold increased risk of depression. This review aimed to examine the effect of soy isoflavones to support decreased and variable E2 levels before and after menopause, linked to an investigation of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the protective influence of E2 on the serotonin pathway. The overall aim of this review is to assess the potential of soy isoflavones to reduce depression in middle-aged women. A systematic literature search was performed in three stages. 1,421 papers were screened for relevance to the research aims and objectives. 63 papers were selected based on pre-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria (13 reviews, 24 mechanistic and 26 intervention studies) and critically appraised. Available research supported the hypotheses that E2 increases serotonin synthesis and availability through stimulation of tryptophan hydroxylase-2 (TPH-2) and decreased degradation by monoamine oxidase-A (MAO-A). There was less scientific agreement on the effects of E2 on serotonin transporter (SERT) and serotonin receptors 1 A and 2 A. Studies varied widely on the effectiveness of soy isoflavones in reducing depressive symptoms in (peri)menopausal women. Animal and human studies acknowledge women's increased risk of depression linked to fluctuating E2 rather than absolute levels. However, mechanisms linking E2 variability with depression remain an underrepresented area of research. Study limitations and heterogeneity may contribute to varying results for soy isoflavones and some effects of E2 on the serotonin pathway.
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- Scotti McLaren
- Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) and Middlesex University, Wokingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) and Middlesex University, Wokingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) and Middlesex University, Wokingham, United Kingdom
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Cui L, Li S, Wang S, Wu X, Liu Y, Yu W, Wang Y, Tang Y, Xia M, Li B. Major depressive disorder: hypothesis, mechanism, prevention and treatment. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:30. [PMID: 38331979 PMCID: PMC10853571 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01738-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Worldwide, the incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is increasing annually, resulting in greater economic and social burdens. Moreover, the pathological mechanisms of MDD and the mechanisms underlying the effects of pharmacological treatments for MDD are complex and unclear, and additional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for MDD still are needed. The currently widely accepted theories of MDD pathogenesis include the neurotransmitter and receptor hypothesis, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis hypothesis, cytokine hypothesis, neuroplasticity hypothesis and systemic influence hypothesis, but these hypothesis cannot completely explain the pathological mechanism of MDD. Even it is still hard to adopt only one hypothesis to completely reveal the pathogenesis of MDD, thus in recent years, great progress has been made in elucidating the roles of multiple organ interactions in the pathogenesis MDD and identifying novel therapeutic approaches and multitarget modulatory strategies, further revealing the disease features of MDD. Furthermore, some newly discovered potential pharmacological targets and newly studied antidepressants have attracted widespread attention, some reagents have even been approved for clinical treatment and some novel therapeutic methods such as phototherapy and acupuncture have been discovered to have effective improvement for the depressive symptoms. In this work, we comprehensively summarize the latest research on the pathogenesis and diagnosis of MDD, preventive approaches and therapeutic medicines, as well as the related clinical trials.
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- Lulu Cui
- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China
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- International Joint Research Centre on Purinergic Signalling/Key Laboratory of Acupuncture for Senile Disease (Chengdu University of TCM), Ministry of Education/School of Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture and Chronobiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, China.
- China Medical University Centre of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, China.
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Sun Q, Li G, Zhao F, Dong M, Xie W, Liu Q, Yang W, Cui R. Role of estrogen in treatment of female depression. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:3021-3042. [PMID: 38309292 PMCID: PMC10911346 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Depression is a neurological disorder that profoundly affects human physical and mental health, resulting in various changes in the central nervous system. Despite several prominent hypotheses, such as the monoaminergic theory, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis theory, neuroinflammation, and neuroplasticity, the current understanding of depression's pathogenesis remains incomplete. Importantly, depression is a gender-dimorphic disorder, with women exhibiting higher incidence rates than men. Given estrogen's pivotal role in the menstrual cycle, it is reasonable to postulate that its fluctuating levels could contribute to the pathogenesis of depression. Estrogen acts by binding to a diversity of receptors, which are widely distributed in the central nervous system. An abundance of research has established that estrogen and its receptors play a crucial role in depression, spanning pathogenesis and treatment. In this comprehensive review, we provide an in-depth analysis of the fundamental role of estrogen and its receptors in depression, with a focus on neuroinflammation, neuroendocrinology, and neuroplasticity. Furthermore, we discuss potential mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of estrogen in the treatment of depression, which may pave the way for new antidepressant drug development and alternative treatment options.
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- Qihan Sun
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, P.R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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Jiang M, Zhao H. Joint association of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure with depression in adults. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 242:117807. [PMID: 38043898 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Heavy metals (HMs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) represent significant components of environmental pollution, typically occurring as mixtures, raising concerns about their potential impact on human health. However, the combined effect of HMs and PAHs exposure on depression has not been explored. METHODS Leveraging National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data spanning 2005 to 2016, we employ survey-weighted multiple logistic regression models to probe the interrelation between HMs, PAHs, and depression. This exploration is complemented by age and gender-stratified analyses, as well as a determination of the dose-response linkage via restricted cubic spline regression. Furthermore, the combined impact of HMs and PAHs on depression was evaluated through a range of statistical methodologies. RESULTS The study encompasses 7732 adults. Our findings unveil notable associations, indicating the significant influence of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and all six PAHs metabolites on depression. Moreover, mixed exposure to HMs and PAHs emerges as a substantial contributor to an augmented depression risk, with Cd, Pb, 1-hydroxynaphthalene (1-NAP), 2-hydroxyfluorene (2-FLU), and 1-hydroxypyrene (1-PYR) likely driving this positive relationship. Intriguingly, subgroup analyses highlight greater prominence of these connections among individuals aged 20-59 and among women. Furthermore, the results tentatively suggest a potential interplay between Cd and 2-NAP in relation to depression. CONCLUSION This study posits that exposure to both individual and combined HMs and PAHs may be associated with an elevated risk of depression. Further prospective investigations are warranted to substantiate these findings.
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- Miaomiao Jiang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China; Department of Pharmacy, Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Lin J, Gao Y, Shen Q, Li J, Zhou Z, Shen L. Dietary flavonoid intake is associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms in US adults: Data from NHANES 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2017-2018. J Affect Disord 2024; 345:293-299. [PMID: 37890540 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.10.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms is an important public health problem. The aim of the present study is to examine the association of dietary flavonoid intake with risk of depressive symptoms. METHODS In this study, we conducted an assessment to investigate the potential association between dietary flavonoid intake and the risk of depressive symptoms. Our analysis was based on a nationally representative sample of 9674 adults who participated in the 2007-2010 and 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Flavonoid intake was measured using a 24-hour dietary recall method, while depressive symptoms was evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. To examine the relationship between dietary flavonoid intake and the risk of depressive symptoms, we employed logistic regression, subgroup and restricted cubic spline models. RESULTS Following multivariate adjustment, the study found a negative association between total flavonoids, anthocyanidins, flavanones, flavones, isoflavones and the risk of depressive symptoms. In subgroup analysis, total flavonoid intake was inversely associated with risk of depressive symptoms among women whereas no association was found among man. Additionally, a non-linear relationship was observed between total flavonoid intake and depressive symptoms, with statistical significance (P for nonlinearity <0.001). LIMITATIONS The present study employed a cross-sectional design, which precludes the establishment of causality. Furthermore, the data relied on self-reported measures. CONCLUSIONS In present study, moderate total flavonoids intake, but not high intake, was associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms suggesting a U-shaped association.
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- Jin Lin
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Mox-ibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Mox-ibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Mox-ibustion, Tianjin 300381, China; Department of Nephrology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Mox-ibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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De Looze C, McCrory C, O'Halloran A, Polidoro S, Anne Kenny R, Feeney J. Mind versus body: Perceived stress and biological stress are independently related to cognitive decline. Brain Behav Immun 2024; 115:696-704. [PMID: 37977246 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Chronic stress may increase risk of age-related cognitive decline. 'Stress', however, is a multidimensional construct and few studies have investigated the inter-relationship of subjective stress and biological stress with cognitive decline. In this study, we examine the relationship between perceived stress and two measures of biological stress - allostatic load, indexing stress at the physiological level and leukocyte telomere length, indexing stress at the cellular level - with cognitive decline over a 12-year period in adults aged 50 and older. 3,458 participants (aged ≥ 50) from The Irish Longitudinal study on Ageing with measurements of allostatic load, telomere length and perceived stress at baseline and repeated measures of cognitive function were included. Hierarchical linear regression models with adjustment for multiple potential confounders were applied, and repeated stratified by sex in sensitivity analyses. Higher perceived stress at baseline was associated with lower cognitive function (β = -0.10, 95 % CI -0.12, -0.07, p <.001), with similar strength of associations across waves. There were significant interactions between measures of biological stress and wave; higher allostatic load was associated (X2(18) = 64.4; p <.001), and telomere length was borderline (X2(18) = 9.4; p =.09) associated with cognitive decline from 4-year follow-up onward. Sex stratified analyses revealed that the association between telomere length and cognitive decline was present in women only. Mutual adjustment did not attenuate associations in either case. The interactions between allostatic load and telomere length with perceived stress were not significant. Our findings suggest that subjective measures of stress and biological metrics may be independently related to cognitive function over time in older adults, hinting at the potential for different underlying mechanisms.
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- Céline De Looze
- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Mercer's Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA), St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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García-Batalloso I, Cabrera I, Losada-Baltar A, Mérida-Herrera L, Olazarán J, Márquez-González M. Network Analysis of Comorbid Depressive and Anxious Symptoms in Family Caregivers of People with Dementia. Clin Gerontol 2024; 47:244-256. [PMID: 37230486 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2023.2217162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is an in-depth approach to depressive-anxious comorbidity in caregivers according to stress reactivity to disruptive behaviors using network analysis. METHODS The sample was composed of 317 primary family caregivers recruited through Day Care Centers and Neurology Services. The sample was split into low and high stress reactivity groups, based on their reports of reaction to disruptive behaviors. Depressive and anxious symptoms, daily hours dedicated to caregiving, time of caring, frequency of disruptive behaviors, co-residence, and kinship were also cross-sectionally measured. RESULTS The sample had a mean age of 62.38 years (SD = 12.97) and 68.5% were women. Regarding the network analysis, while the low reactivity group presents a sparse network, with no connection between anxious and depressive symptoms, the high reactivity group shows a high connection of intra and intercategory symptoms, with apathy, sadness, feeling depressed, and tension being the bridge symptoms between disorders. CONCLUSIONS Caregivers' stress reaction to disruptive behaviors might be a key factor for understanding comorbidity between depressive and anxious symptoms. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Tension, apathy, sadness, and feeling depressed should be clinical targets in the interventions, as they act as bridge symptoms between anxious and depressive symptomatology.
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- Inés García-Batalloso
- Departamento de Psicología Biológica y de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología Biológica y de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología Biológica y de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Service of Neurology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología Biológica y de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Moss RA, Murphy KM, Gardner ST, Watkins MM, Finger JW, Kelley MD, Elsey RM, Warner DA, Mendonça MT. Exposure to ecologically relevant estrogen levels do not influence morphology or immune parameters in hatchling American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 275:109767. [PMID: 37827394 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Human activity has increased concentrations of endocrine-disrupting contaminants (EDCs) in many ecological systems. Many EDCs are xenoestrogens, which imitate naturally derived estrogen like estradiol 17-β (E2). These pollutants can critically affect a broad range of biological functions, particularly in organisms inhabiting aquatic environments. E2 and associated receptors are involved in regulating innate immune responses, where documentation of exogenous E2 on immune parameters is important for understanding health consequences. In this study, we explore the impact of environmentally relevant concentrations of E2 on circulating glucocorticoid levels and several innate immune parameters in hatchling American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). Twenty-three hatchling alligators were randomly placed in one of three groups that differed in dietary E2 concentration: control (no E2 exposure), low E2 (0.5 μg/kg E2), or high E2 (1 μg/kg E2) for 10 weeks. Following this period, several biomarkers were quantified to monitor the impact of E2: growth, change in body condition, white blood cell (WBC) counts, glucocorticoid levels, and general antibody response. Blood E2 concentrations were greater in individuals exposed to E2, but plasma corticosterone levels were reduced among the experimental groups. Morphology, growth, and immune parameters of E2 exposed animals did not differ from controls. These results suggest that acute exposure to increased environmental estrogen concentrations may alter plasma hormone concentrations but have little to no impact on immediate morphology or immune responses. Future studies may expand on this by monitoring biomarkers in wild populations across time, which will provide insight into how different ontogenetic stages are impacted by environmental contaminants.
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- Regan A Moss
- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America; Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, United States of America
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- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Grand Chenier, LA 70643, United States of America; 728 Saratoga Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, United States of America
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Ko CH, Wong TH, Suen JL, Lin PC, Long CY, Yen JY. Estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 169:307-317. [PMID: 38070471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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The interplay between ovarian hormones, stress, and inflammatory markers in developing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) remains inadequately understood. This study investigated the associations of dynamic changes in the levels of estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) with PMDD during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. A total of 58 women with PMDD and 50 healthy women were recruited in this study. These women's estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, BDNF, and VEGF levels were evaluated during the preovulation (PO), mid-luteal (ML), and late-luteal (LL) phases. Furthermore, the severity of P MDD symptoms, depressive symptoms, perceived stress, inattention, craving for sweet foods, and fatigue was assessed. The findings revealed that women with PMDD with higher levels of progesterone during the ML or LL phase or a greater increase (ML-PO) or higher sum (ML + LL) of luteal progesterone level exhibited a greater increase in PMDD symptoms during the luteal phase than did the healthy controls. Furthermore, women with PMDD exhibited higher cortisol levels during the LL phase than did the controls. The BDNF level was negatively correlated with PMDD severity. Furthermore, BDNF and VEGF levels were negatively correlated with inattention and craving for sweet foods among women with PMDD. These results suggest an association between progesterone and the exacerbation of PMDD symptoms during the LL phase. Women with PMDD have relatively high cortisol levels during the LL phase. Future investigations with experimental designs or larger sample sizes are warranted to verify the roles of progesterone and cortisol in the development of PMDD.
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- Chih-Hung Ko
- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Oh J, Kim E, Huh I. Associations between weekend catch-up sleep and health-related quality of life with focusing on gender differences. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20280. [PMID: 37985799 PMCID: PMC10662263 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47244-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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This study investigated associations between weekend catch-up sleep (WCUS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in 15,837 participants from the 7th (2016-2018) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We categorized WCUS durations into four groups: none (≤ 0 h [h]), short (> 0 h, ≤ 1 h), medium (> 1 h, ≤ 2 h), and long (> 2 h), and performed complex samples logistic regression and likelihood ratio χ2 test. The study found significant associations in women for the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) index and three EQ-5D subdomains (self-care, usual activities, and anxiety/depression) with the WCUS durations, but no significant association in men. Compared to the non-WCUS, the short or medium WCUS was positively associated with the EQ-5D index and EQ-5D subdomains (usual activities and anxiety/depression) in women, while the long WCUS significantly reduced the quality of life in the self-care domain. In an additional subgroup analysis by age, middle-aged and elderly women had a more noticeable effect of WCUS on HRQoL than young women, and the short or medium WCUS improved HRQoL in middle-aged and elderly women in general. Therefore, we recommend appropriate WCUS durations to improve HRQoL, considering both gender and age.
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- Jinkyung Oh
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
- The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Liu Q, Peng M, Yang T, Si G. Uric acid levels and risk of cognitive impairment: Dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293832. [PMID: 37917590 PMCID: PMC10621826 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Studying the effects of uric acid levels on cognitive function and quantifying the dose-response relationship. METHODS Based on PubMed and Embase search terms, we identified prospective cohort studies that included blood uric acid as a risk factor and cognitive impairment as a result up to September 2022. We extracted pooled relative risks (RRs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Nine reports (including 488,915 participants and 5516 cognitive impairment cases) with median follow-up of 8.8-22 years were eligible for analyses. Compared with lowest category of blood uric acid concentration, the combined RR of cognitive impairment events in the highest classification was 0.81 (95% CI: 0.70-0.92, P < 0.001). Dose-response analysis of eight reports (including 484,297 participants and 5059 cognitive impairment cases) showed that there was no evidence of a curvilinear relationship between blood uric acid levels and cognitive impairment (P = 0.51 for nonlinear relationship). The summary RR of cognitive impairment for an increase of 1 mg/dL blood uric acid level was 0.98 (95% CI: 0.95-1.00; linear trend P = 0.07, I2 = 67.1%, heterogeneity P < 0.05). There was also a linear negative association between blood uric acid levels and cognitive impairment risk in the male subgroup analysis (RR = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.95-0.99, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Levels of blood uric acid are not related to risk of cognitive impairment. A subgroup analysis shows that the rise in blood uric acid levels in the male population is related to a decreased risk of cognitive impairment. These results need to be confirmed by further studies.
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- Qianqian Liu
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Department of Chinese and Western Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Chinese and Western Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Chinese and Western Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Department of Chinese and Western Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Menegas S, Keller GS, Possamai-Della T, Aguiar-Geraldo JM, Quevedo J, Valvassori SS. Potential mechanisms of action of resveratrol in prevention and therapy for mental disorders. J Nutr Biochem 2023; 121:109435. [PMID: 37669710 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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There is a growing body of evidence about the potential of diet and nutrients to improve the population's mental health and the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Some studies have suggested that resveratrol has therapeutic properties in mental disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and autism. In addition, resveratrol is known to induce several benefits modulated by multiple synergistic pathways, which control oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death. This review collects the currently available data from animal and human studies and discusses the potential mechanisms of action of resveratrol in prevention and therapy for psychiatric disorders.
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- Samira Menegas
- Translational Psychiatry Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
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- Translational Psychiatry Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
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- Translational Psychiatry Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
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- Translational Psychiatry Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
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- Translational Psychiatry Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil; Translational Psychiatry Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, Texas, USA; Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, Texas, USA; Center for Interventional Psychiatry, Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), Houston, Texas, USA
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- Translational Psychiatry Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil.
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Zhang L, Yin J, Sun H, Yang J, Liu Y. Association between atherogenic coefficient and depression in US adults: a cross-sectional study with data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2018. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e074001. [PMID: 37899167 PMCID: PMC10619029 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The pathogenesis of depression is related to immune inflammatory response. Atherogenic coefficient (AC) is an important indicator of lipid abnormalities, which can lead to immune inflammatory responses. However, no study has investigated the relationship between AC and depression in adult Americans. Therefore, we investigated this relationship. DESIGN This study used a cross-sectional design. SETTING The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005-2018) data were used for this study. PARTICIPANTS A total of 32 502 participants aged 20 years or older who had complete information for AC and depression were included in this study. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Depressive symptoms were assessed using the nine-item version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), with a cut-off point of 9/10 indicating likely depression cases. Weighted logistic regression analyses and the smooth curve fittings were performed to explore the association between AC and depression. RESULTS After adjusting for potential confounders, a single unit increase in AC was associated with a 3% increase in the prevalence of depression (HR=1.03, 95% CI=1.00 to 1.06, p=0.039). The relationship between AC and depression was more obvious in females. CONCLUSIONS The AC is positively associated with depression.
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- Lu Zhang
- The First Clinical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Sun T, Chen Q, Mei J, Li Y. Associations between serum estradiol and IL-6/sIL-6R/sgp130 complex in female patients with major depressive disorder. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:742. [PMID: 37828513 PMCID: PMC10568828 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-05248-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been hypothesized that the IL-6/sIL-6R/sgp130 complex, an inflammatory complex, plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Estradiol (E2) is a sex steroid hormone involved in emotional regulation and MDD. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between E2 and IL-6/sIL-6R/sgp130 complex in patients with MDD. METHODS Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the levels of IL-6, sIL-6Rα, and sgp130 were compared between 117 female patients with MDD and 122 healthy controls.The serum concentrations of E2 and other biomarkers were also measured. RESULTS (1) The serum levels of IL-6 and sIL-6Rα in patients with MDD were significantly higher than those in the control group, while the serum levels of sgp130 and E2 were significantly lower (all P < 0.05). (2) Low levels of E2 were associated with high levels of IL-6 and low levels of sgp130 (all P < 0.01). (3) HAMD-24 score was positively correlated with the serum level of IL-6, but negatively correlated with the serum levels of sgp130 and E2(all P < 0.05). (4) IL-6 and sgp130 had certain prognostic values in MDD, and the combination of various indicators showed a significantly superior prognostic value. CONCLUSIONS The IL6/sIL-6R/sgp130 complex in female patients with MDD was closely related to E2 level. In addition, IL-6 and sgp130 may be valuable serum biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of MDD in women.
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- Ting Sun
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Zhangzhidong Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Zhangzhidong Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Zhangzhidong Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Zhangzhidong Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China.
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Oliva CA, Lira M, Jara C, Catenaccio A, Mariqueo TA, Lindsay CB, Bozinovic F, Cavieres G, Inestrosa NC, Tapia-Rojas C, Rivera DS. Long-term social isolation stress exacerbates sex-specific neurodegeneration markers in a natural model of Alzheimer's disease. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1250342. [PMID: 37810621 PMCID: PMC10557460 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1250342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Social interactions have a significant impact on health in humans and animal models. Social isolation initiates a cascade of stress-related physiological disorders and stands as a significant risk factor for a wide spectrum of morbidity and mortality. Indeed, social isolation stress (SIS) is indicative of cognitive decline and risk to neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study aimed to evaluate the impact of chronic, long-term SIS on the propensity to develop hallmarks of AD in young degus (Octodon degus), a long-lived animal model that mimics sporadic AD naturally. We examined inflammatory factors, bioenergetic status, reactive oxygen species (ROS), oxidative stress, antioxidants, abnormal proteins, tau protein, and amyloid-β (Aβ) levels in the hippocampus of female and male degus that were socially isolated from post-natal and post-weaning until adulthood. Additionally, we explored the effect of re-socialization following chronic isolation on these protein profiles. Our results showed that SIS promotes a pro-inflammatory scenario more severe in males, a response that was partially mitigated by a period of re-socialization. In addition, ATP levels, ROS, and markers of oxidative stress are severely affected in female degus, where a period of re-socialization fails to restore them as it does in males. In females, these effects might be linked to antioxidant enzymes like catalase, which experience a decline across all SIS treatments without recovery during re-socialization. Although in males, a previous enzyme in antioxidant pathway diminishes in all treatments, catalase rebounds during re-socialization. Notably, males have less mature neurons after chronic isolation, whereas phosphorylated tau and all detectable forms of Aβ increased in both sexes, persisting even post re-socialization. Collectively, these findings suggest that long-term SIS may render males more susceptible to inflammatory states, while females are predisposed to oxidative states. In both scenarios, the accumulation of tau and Aβ proteins increase the individual susceptibility to early-onset neurodegenerative conditions such as AD.
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- Carolina A. Oliva
- Centro para la Transversalización de Género en I+D+i+e, Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Doctorados, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Aging, Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia Ciencia & Vida, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Aging, Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Aging, Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia Ciencia & Vida, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Investigaciones Médicas, Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Laboratory of Neurosystems, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Neuroscience Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Departamento de Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Center of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Departamento de Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Zoología, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográficas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Center of Aging and Regeneration UC (CARE-UC), Departamento de Biología Celular y Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Excelencia en Biomedicina de Magallanes (CEBIMA), Universidad de Magallanes, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Aging, Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM), Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile
- Centro Científico y Tecnológico de Excelencia Ciencia & Vida, Santiago, Chile
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- GEMA Center for Genomics, Ecology and Environment, Facultad de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile
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Stadtler H, Neigh GN. Sex Differences in the Neurobiology of Stress. Psychiatr Clin North Am 2023; 46:427-446. [PMID: 37500242 DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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This review highlights the existing knowledge and data that explain the physiologic impacts of stress, especially pertaining to neurobiology, and how these impacts differ by sex. Furthermore, this review explains the benefits of interventions aimed at preventing or mitigating the adverse effects of stress, because of both the significant toll of stress on the body and the disproportionate impact of these changes experienced by women.
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- Hannah Stadtler
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 1101 East Marshall Street Box 980709, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 1101 East Marshall Street Box 980709, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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Taylor JL, Clair CA, Lee JW, Atkins S, Riser TJ, Szanton SL, McCoy MC, Thorpe RJ, Wang C, Gitlin LN. A protocol for a wait list control trial of an intervention to improve pain and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older African American women. Contemp Clin Trials 2023; 132:107299. [PMID: 37478967 PMCID: PMC10527967 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pain and depression frequently co-occur among older adults with comorbidities and can exacerbate one another. The intersection of race, gender and age puts older African American women at high risk of experiencing comorbid pain and depression. The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week behavioral activation intervention called DAPPER (Depression and Pain Perseverance through Empowerment and Recovery) that uses non-pharmacological, tailored strategies to target pain and mood symptoms. We will measure pain intensity and depressive symptoms as outcomes, although we are not powered to test differences. METHODS We describe the protocol for this study that uses a randomized waitlist control design to examine acceptability and feasibility of an intervention. The study population is comprised of self-identified African American women, 50 years of age or older with chronic pain and who self-report of depressive symptoms. Participants must also be pre-frail or frail and have an ADL or IADL limitation. The intervention consists of eight 1-2-h visits with a nurse interventionist via in-person or virtual telecommunication methods and two visits for non-invasive specimen collection. The primary outcomes include goal attainment, pain and depressive symptoms. Secondary outcomes include stress, frailty, and communication with providers. Follow-up qualitative interviews are conducted with participants to assess intervention acceptability. DISCUSSION Findings from this pilot study will provide further evidence supporting the use of non-pharmacological techniques to intervene in the cycle of pain and depression among an at-risk sub-population.
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Northern Arizona University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Flagstaff, AZ, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Kische H, Voss C, Haring R, Ollmann TM, Pieper L, Kirschbaum C, Beesdo-Baum K. Hair androgen concentrations and depressive disorders in adolescents from the general population. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2023; 32:1375-1389. [PMID: 35112167 PMCID: PMC10326161 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-021-01929-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although the link between androgens and depression is well established in adults, the effects of cofactors on this association are less clearly understood, particularly in youth. Epidemiological cohort study of adolescents in Dresden, Germany. Analyses comprised data of 985 individuals assessed at baseline and of 512 individuals at 1-year follow-up. We investigated multivariable regression models for cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of hair testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and their cortisol ratios with 12-month diagnoses of major depressive disorder (MDD) and MDD without any anxiety disorder assessed with standardized diagnostic interview (DIA-X-5), and with dimensional depression scores (PHQ-9, PROMIS), separately for males and females. The potential moderating effect of social support was determined. Cross-sectional analyses yielded inverse associations of testosterone and DHEA with MDD and MDD without any anxiety disorders in males. In cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses, baseline ratio cortisol/DHEA was significantly, inversely associated to PROMIS-depression in males. Only cross-sectional associations for ratio cortisol/DHEA and PROMIS-depression remained significant after Bonferroni-Holm correction. No robust associations were observed in female participants. Social support exerted no consistent moderating effect on the investigated association. The present observational cohort study showed no consistent association of hair androgen concentrations with depressive disorders in adolescents. However, findings provide some support for the association between the cortisol/DHEA ratio and depression in males. Longitudinal research designs in large samples are needed to understand the interplay between androgens, depression, and developmental and social factors in youth.
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- Hanna Kische
- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Behavioral Epidemiology, Technische Universität Dresden, Chemnitzer Str. 46, 01187, Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Behavioral Epidemiology, Technische Universität Dresden, Chemnitzer Str. 46, 01187, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Applied Public Health, European University of Applied Sciences, Rostock, Germany
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Behavioral Epidemiology, Technische Universität Dresden, Chemnitzer Str. 46, 01187, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Behavioral Epidemiology, Technische Universität Dresden, Chemnitzer Str. 46, 01187, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Longitudinal Studies (CELOS), Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Biopsychology, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Behavioral Epidemiology, Technische Universität Dresden, Chemnitzer Str. 46, 01187, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Longitudinal Studies (CELOS), Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Wang S, Yang W, Li X, Wang Z, Zhang L, Wang J, Qi X, Dove A, Xu W. Association of lifespan reproductive duration with depression in Swedish twins: The role of hormone replacement therapy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 162:309-316. [PMID: 36645342 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the association between reproductive duration and postmenopausal depression (taking the use of hormone replacement therapy [HRT] into account). METHODS In this population-based cohort study, 11 320 postmenopausal women (mean age 63.6 years) were followed for up to 18 years. Reproductive duration was categorized into three groups: short (≤34 years), average (35-39 years), and long (≥40 years). Depression was ascertained from the Sweden National Patient Registry. RESULTS During the follow up, 593 (5.24%) women developed depression. In the multi-adjusted generalized estimating equation model, the odds ratios (ORs) of depression were 1.28 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.05-1.55) and 1.25 (95% CI 1.01-1.55) for women with short and long reproductive durations, respectively, compared with those women with average reproductive duration. Women with a non-typical reproductive duration (≤34 or ≥40 years) who received HRT were at a higher risk of depression (OR 1.82, 95% CI 1.42-2.33). There was a significant additive interaction between non-typical reproductive duration and the use of HRT on depression (attributable proportion 0.26, 95% CI 0.03-0.50). CONCLUSION Women with a short or long reproductive duration, especially those with a history of HRT use, have a higher risk of depression after menopause compared with those with an average reproductive duration.
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- Shuqi Wang
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
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- Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institute and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environment, Nutrition, and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Center for International Collaborative Research in Environment, Nutrition and Public Health, Tianjin, China
- Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institute and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Akutay S, Ceyhan Ö. The relationship between fear of surgery and affecting factors in surgical patients. Perioper Med (Lond) 2023; 12:22. [PMID: 37296486 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-023-00316-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to explain the fear of surgery in surgical patients, the affecting factors, and their relationship. METHODS This study was conducted as a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study population consists of 300 patients undergoing surgical intervention. Data were collected using the "patient information form" and "Surgical Fear Questionnaire." Parametric and nonparametric tests were used to evaluate the data. The relationship between the fear questionnaire and age, number of previous surgeries, and pre-operative pain was evaluated using Spearman correlation analysis. The relationship with emotional stress was evaluated with multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS In this study, it was determined that the predictors of the surgical fear level of the patients were age, gender, anesthesia type, and pre-operative pain experience. There was a negative correlation between the age of the patients and the fear of surgery score and a positive correlation between the pre-operative pain severity and the fear of surgery score. It was determined that the factors most associated with pre-operative fear levels were the patients' pre-operative sense of inadequacy (p < 0.001), feeling anxious and unhappy, and confusion about the surgery decision (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION According to the results of this study, it has been determined that the emotional states and fears of the patients before the surgery have significant effects on the fear of surgery. For this, it is recommended to determine the emotional states and fears of the patients before the surgery and to make appropriate interventions, as it will facilitate compliance with the surgical process.
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- Seda Akutay
- Department of Surgical Diseases Nursing, Erciyes University Faculty of Health Sciences, Kayseri, 38030, Turkey.
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Erciyes University Faculty of Health Sciences, Kayseri, 38030, Turkey
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Helpman L. On the Stress of Being a Woman: The synergistic contribution of sex as a biological variable and gender as a psychosocial one to risk of stress-related disorders. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2023; 150:105211. [PMID: 37141960 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Stress-related disorders (SRD) disproportionately affect women. Cortisol blunting, a failure to demonstrate a typical rise and fall of cortisol in response to stress, is associated with SRDs and has been found to be more pronounced among women. Cortisol blunting relates to both sex as a biological variable (SABV; e.g., estrogens and their fluctuations, impact on neural circuits) and gender as a psychosocial variable (GAPSV; e.g., discrimination, harassment, gender roles). I suggest a theoretical model linking experience, sex- and gender-related factors, and neuroendocrine substrates of SRD to the heightened risk among women. The model thus bridges multiple gaps in the literature to create a synergistic conceptual framework with which to understand the stress of being a woman. Utilizing such a framework in research may allow identifying targeted, sex-and gender-dependent risk factors, informing psychological treatment, medical advice, educational and community programming, and policy. DATA AVAILABILITY: All references are cited as required, no other data is reported.
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- Liat Helpman
- Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Haifa.
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Li D, Sun T, Tong Y, Le J, Yao Q, Tao J, Liu H, Jiao W, Mei Y, Chen J, Liu Z, Wang G, Li Y. Gut-microbiome-expressed 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase degrades estradiol and is linked to depression in premenopausal females. Cell Metab 2023; 35:685-694.e5. [PMID: 36933555 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Estradiol decline can result in depressive disorders in females; nevertheless, the causes of this decline are unclear. In this study, we isolated estradiol-degrading Klebsiella aerogenes from the feces of premenopausal females with depression. In mice, gavaging with this strain led to estradiol decline and depression-like behaviors. The gene encoding the estradiol-degrading enzyme in K. aerogenes was identified as 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD). Heterologously expressing 3β-HSD resulted in Escherichia coli obtaining the ability to degrade estradiol. Gavaging mice with 3β-HSD-expressing E. coli decreased their serum estradiol levels, causing depression-like behaviors. The prevalence of K. aerogene and 3β-HSD was higher in premenopausal women with depression than in those without depression. These results suggest that the estradiol-degrading bacteria and 3β-HSD enzymes are potential intervention targets for depression treatment in premenopausal women.
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- Di Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, PR China.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, PR China.
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Sun Z, Li Q, Liu Y, Feng L, Zhao Y, Yang K, Ping P, Fu S. Positive associations between menstrual lifespan, geriatric depression and healthy longevity in Chinese oldest-old and centenarian women. J Affect Disord 2023; 331:77-81. [PMID: 36958483 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Menstrual lifespan (ML) is an important biological characteristic for women. Rare evidence has established the associations between menopause age (MI), geriatric depression and healthy longevity. This study aimed to address these associations in Chinese oldest-old and centenarian women, and explore their related factors in order to provide strategy support for healthy aging. METHODS The China Hainan Centenarian Cohort Study provides a population-based sample in Hainan, China. A total of 723 women including 318 centenarian women and 405 oldest-old women aged 80-99 years were included in this study. Data on demographic information were collected using a structured questionnaire. Physical examination and blood samples were obtained following standard procedure. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) was used to evaluate depressive symptoms for all participants. RESULTS The proportions of participants with depression and longevity were 19.78 % (143 older adults) and 43.98 % (318 older adults), respectively. After adjusting for a wide range of other covariates in multiple logistic regression analyses, ML was positively and significantly associated with depression and longevity [Exp(β) 1.076 and 1.121; P < 0.05 for all]. In multiple linear regression analyses, there were significantly positive associations of ML with GDS-15 (β = 0.061) and age (β = 0.238, p < 0.05 for all) after adjusting for all covariates. CONCLUSIONS This study provides epidemiological evidence that menstrual lifespan has positive associations with geriatric depression and healthy longevity in Chinese oldest-old and centenarian women. Future researches should focus on the effects of intervening MI on psychological health and successful longevity.
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- Zhigao Sun
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China
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- Central Laboratory, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China.
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- General Station for Drug and Instrument Supervision and Control, Joint Logistic Support Force of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Sanya, China; Department of Geriatric Cardiology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Treatment on Ovarian Reserves in Patients with Depression. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030517. [PMID: 36984518 PMCID: PMC10058318 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment on the ovarian reserves of women of reproductive age with major depressive disorder. Materials and Methods: The current study is a prospective controlled trial including 48 women with major depressive disorder and 48 age-matched healthy controls. Ovarian reserve tests are performed prior to treatment and after six cycles of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment in the major depressive disorder group. Serum follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estradiol, and anti-Müllerian hormone levels were evaluated from blood samples, and endometrial thickness, total antral follicle count, and volume of both ovaries were assessed using transvaginal ultrasonography. Results: When the first measurements were compared, menstrual duration and menstrual bleeding increased (p = 0.007 and 0.005, respectively) and luteinizing hormone decreased (p = 0.045) in the major depressive disorder group, while follicle-stimulating hormone, estradiol, anti-Müllerian hormone, endometrial thickness, total antral follicle count, and mean ovarian volume did not differ significantly between groups (p > 0.05). When the major depressive disorder group’s first and final measurements were compared, follicle-stimulating hormone, estradiol, and endometrial thickness increased (p = 0.05, 0.0001, and 0.005, respectively), luteinizing hormone remained constant (p = 0.541), and anti-Müllerian hormone and total antral follicle count decreased (p = 0.024 and 0.042, respectively). Conclusions: In this study, we observed that the ovarian reserve test results of patients diagnosed with major depression for the first time after 6 months of SSRI treatment were significantly different from the results of the pretreatment and control groups.
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Han S, Xue K, Chen Y, Xu Y, Li S, Song X, Guo HR, Fang K, Zheng R, Zhou B, Chen J, Wei Y, Zhang Y, Cheng J. Identification of shared and distinct patterns of brain network abnormality across mental disorders through individualized structural covariance network analysis. Psychol Med 2023; 53:1-12. [PMID: 36876493 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291723000302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mental disorders, including depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and schizophrenia, share a common neuropathy of disturbed large-scale coordinated brain maturation. However, high-interindividual heterogeneity hinders the identification of shared and distinct patterns of brain network abnormalities across mental disorders. This study aimed to identify shared and distinct patterns of altered structural covariance across mental disorders. METHODS Subject-level structural covariance aberrance in patients with mental disorders was investigated using individualized differential structural covariance network. This method inferred structural covariance aberrance at the individual level by measuring the degree of structural covariance in patients deviating from matched healthy controls (HCs). T1-weighted anatomical images of 513 participants (105, 98, 190 participants with depression, OCD and schizophrenia, respectively, and 130 age- and sex-matched HCs) were acquired and analyzed. RESULTS Patients with mental disorders exhibited notable heterogeneity in terms of altered edges, which were otherwise obscured by group-level analysis. The three disorders shared high difference variability in edges attached to the frontal network and the subcortical-cerebellum network, and they also exhibited disease-specific variability distributions. Despite notable variability, patients with the same disorder shared disease-specific groups of altered edges. Specifically, depression was characterized by altered edges attached to the subcortical-cerebellum network; OCD, by altered edges linking the subcortical-cerebellum and motor networks; and schizophrenia, by altered edges related to the frontal network. CONCLUSIONS These results have potential implications for understanding heterogeneity and facilitating personalized diagnosis and interventions for mental disorders.
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- Shaoqiang Han
- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Molecular Imaging of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center for Detection and Application of Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Cognitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Intelligence Research Medicine of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Brain Function Development and Application, Zhengzhou, China
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Qin Y, Guo X, Song W, Liang Z, Wang Y, Feng D, Yang Y, Li M, Gao M. Antidepressant-like effect of CP-101,606: Evidence of mTOR pathway activation. Mol Cell Neurosci 2023; 124:103821. [PMID: 36775184 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcn.2023.103821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As a non-competitive N-methyl d-aspartate receptor antagonist, ketamine exerts rapid-onset and long-lasting antidepressant effects on depression, but some side effects limit its use. To identify a safer compound that may provide similar antidepressant effects, here we investigated whether CP-101,606, a selective NR2B receptor inhibitor, provides similar antidepressant effects and explored its underlying mechanisms. METHODS To mimic depressive-like behavior, mice were subjected to chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) for 21 days. Mice were treated with CP-101,606 at 10, 20, and 40 mg/kg doses for 7, 14, and 21 days, respectively, followed by a sucrose preference test (SPT), tail suspension test (TST), and forced swimming test (FST). Western blot analysis was performed on several targets (mTOR, p-mTOR, p70S6K, p-p70S6K, PSD-95, and GluA1), along with immunohistochemistry (GluA1) and immunofluorescence (p-mTOR) assays, using hippocampal tissue. RESULTS CP-101,606 at 20 and 40 mg/kg doses for 7 and 14 days and fluoxetine 10 mg/kg and CP-101606 20 mg/kg for 21 days ameliorated depression-like behaviors in the SPT, TST, and FST. The effects of CP-101,606 were associated with a reversal of the CUMS-induced decrease in mTOR (Ser2448) and p70S6K (Thr389) phosphorylation and increasing PSD95 and GluA1 synthesis in the hippocampus. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that CP-101,606 produces antidepressant effects in CUMS mice, which may be mediated by mTOR signaling cascade upregulation. Our findings suggest the possible utility of CP-101,606 as a treatment for depression.
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- Yu Qin
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China.
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