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Liang G, Lee YZ, Kow ASF, Lee QL, Cheng Lim LW, Yusof R, Tham CL, Ho YC, Lee MT. Neuroprotective effects of Gypenosides: A review on preclinical studies in neuropsychiatric disorders. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 978:176766. [PMID: 38908668 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176766] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino is a perennial creeping herb belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family that has a long history of usage in traditional oriental medicine. Gypenosides are the primary bioactive compounds in Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Because of the medicinal value of gypenosides, functional food and supplements containing gypenosides have been promoted and consumed with popularity, especially among Asian communities. This review presented the progress made in the research of pharmacological properties of gypenosides on diseases of the nervous system and their possible mechanism of action. To date, preclinical studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of gypenosides in alleviating neuropsychiatric disorders like depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, secondary dementia, stroke, optic neuritis, etc. Pharmacological studies have discovered that gypenosides can modulate various major signaling pathways like NF-κB, Nrf2, AKT, ERK1/2, contributing to the neuroprotective properties. However, there is a dearth of clinical research on gypenosides, with current investigations on the compounds being mainly conducted in vitro and on animals. Future studies focusing on isolating and purifying novel gypenosides and investigations on exploring the potential molecular mechanism underlying their biological activities are warranted, which may serve as a foundation for further clinical trials for the betterment of human health.
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- Gengfan Liang
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia.
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- Office of Postgraduate Studies, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia; Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia.
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- School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia.
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- School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang , 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Natural Medicine and Product Research Laboratory (NaturMeds), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang , 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, 82445, Taiwan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia; Centre of Research for Mental Health and Well-being, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia.
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Maldonado-García JL, Alvarez-Herrera S, Pérez-Sánchez G, Becerril-Villanueva E, Pavón L, Tesoro-Cruz E, Girón-Pérez MI, Hurtado-Alvarado G, Damián-Morales G, López-Santiago R, Moreno-Lafont MC. Concomitant Treatment with Doxycycline and Rifampicin in Balb/c Mice Infected with Brucella abortus 2308 Fails to Reduce Inflammation and Motor Disability. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:638. [PMID: 38794208 PMCID: PMC11123987 DOI: 10.3390/ph17050638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Brucellosis is an infection widely distributed around the world, and in some countries it is considered a public health problem. Brucellosis causes insidious symptoms that make it difficult to diagnose. Infection can also trigger chronic pain and neuropsychiatric complications. Antibiotics are not always effective to eradicate infection, contributing to chronicity. We aimed to investigate the effects of antibiotic treatment on proinflammatory cytokines, neurotransmitters, corticosterone, and behavior in a murine model of infecrion of B. abortus strain 2308. Four study groups were created: (a) control; (b) antibiotic control; (c) infected with B. abortus 2308; and (d) infected and treated with rifampicin and doxycycline. We determined B. abortus 2308 colony-forming units (CFUs), the count of dendritic cells, and macrophages in the spleen; serum levels of cytokines and corticosterone; levels of serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine in the brain; and equilibrium, physical strength, anxiety, and hopelessness tests. The infected and treated mice group was compared with the control and infected mice to assess whether treatment is sufficient to recover neuroimmunoendocrine parameters. Our results showed that despite the treatment of brucellosis with rifampicin and doxycycline, antibiotic-treated mice showed a persistence of B. abortus 2308 CFUs, an increased count in macrophage number, and higher circulating levels of corticosterone. Furthermore, the levels of IL-12, IL-6, and TNF-α remained higher. We found a decrease in muscular strength and equilibrium concomitant to changes in neurotransmitters in the hippocampus, cerebellum, and frontal cortex. Our data suggest that the remaining bacterial load after antibiotic administration favors inflammatory, neurochemical, and behavioral alterations, partly explaining the widespread and paradoxical symptomatology experienced by patients with chronic brucellosis.
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- José Luis Maldonado-García
- Laboratorio de Inmunología Celular, Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (G.D.-M.); (R.L.-S.)
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04360, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (S.A.-H.); (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.)
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (S.A.-H.); (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.)
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (S.A.-H.); (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.)
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (S.A.-H.); (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.)
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- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica en Inmunología e Infectología, Hospital de Infectología, Centro Médico Nacional “La Raza”, IMSS, Mexico City 02990, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Anatomía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04360, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología Celular, Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (G.D.-M.); (R.L.-S.)
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología Celular, Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (G.D.-M.); (R.L.-S.)
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología Celular, Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (G.D.-M.); (R.L.-S.)
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White AG, Elias E, Orozco A, Robinson SA, Manners MT. Chronic Stress-Induced Neuroinflammation: Relevance of Rodent Models to Human Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5085. [PMID: 38791125 PMCID: PMC11121038 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105085] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The brain is the central organ of adaptation to stress because it perceives and determines threats that induce behavioral, physiological, and molecular responses. In humans, chronic stress manifests as an enduring consistent feeling of pressure and being overwhelmed for an extended duration. This can result in a persistent proinflammatory response in the peripheral and central nervous system (CNS), resulting in cellular, physiological, and behavioral effects. Compounding stressors may increase the risk of chronic-stress-induced inflammation, which can yield serious health consequences, including mental health disorders. This review summarizes the current knowledge surrounding the neuroinflammatory response in rodent models of chronic stress-a relationship that is continually being defined. Many studies investigating the effects of chronic stress on neuroinflammation in rodent models have identified significant changes in inflammatory modulators, including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and toll-like receptors (TLRs), and cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6. This suggests that these are key inflammatory factors in the chronic stress response, which may contribute to the establishment of anxiety and depression-like symptoms. The behavioral and neurological effects of modulating inflammatory factors through gene knockdown (KD) and knockout (KO), and conventional and alternative medicine approaches, are discussed.
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- Abigail G. White
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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Barbe MF, Chen FL, Loomis RH, Harris MY, Kim BM, Xie K, Hilliard BA, McGonagle ER, Bailey TD, Gares RP, Van Der Bas M, Kalicharan BA, Holt-Bright L, Stone LS, Hodges PW, Klyne DM. Characterization of pain-related behaviors in a rat model of acute-to-chronic low back pain: single vs. multi-level disc injury. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2024; 5:1394017. [PMID: 38770243 PMCID: PMC11102983 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2024.1394017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Low back pain is the most common type of chronic pain. We examined pain-related behaviors across 18 weeks in rats that received injury to one or two lumbar intervertebral discs (IVD) to determine if multi-level disc injuries enhance/prolong pain. Methods Twenty-three Sprague-Dawley adult female rats were used: 8 received disc puncture (DP) of one lumbar IVD (L5/6, DP-1); 8 received DP of two lumbar IVDs (L4/5 & L5/6, DP-2); 8 underwent sham surgery. Results DP-2 rats showed local (low back) sensitivity to pressure at 6- and 12-weeks post-injury, and remote sensitivity to pressure (upper thighs) at 12- and 18-weeks and touch (hind paws) at 6, 12 and 18-weeks. DP-1 rats showed local and remote pressure sensitivity at 12-weeks only (and no tactile sensitivity), relative to Sham DP rats. Both DP groups showed reduced distance traveled during gait testing over multiple weeks, compared to pre-injury; only DP-2 rats showed reduced distance relative to Sham DP rats at 12-weeks. DP-2 rats displayed reduced positive interactions with a novel adult female rat at 3-weeks and hesitation and freezing during gait assays from 6-weeks onwards. At study end (18-weeks), radiological and histological analyses revealed reduced disc height and degeneration of punctured IVDs. Serum BDNF and TNFα levels were higher at 18-weeks in DP-2 rats, relative to Sham DP rats, and levels correlated positively with remote sensitivity in hind paws (tactile) and thighs (pressure). Discussion Thus, multi-level disc injuries resulted in earlier, prolonged and greater discomfort locally and remotely, than single-level disc injury. BDNF and TNFα may have contributing roles.
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- Mary F. Barbe
- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Medical Doctor Program, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Chang CY, Chang HH, Wu CY, Tsai YT, Lu TH, Chang WH, Hsu CF, Chen PS, Tseng HH. Peripheral inflammation is associated with impaired sadness recognition in euthymic bipolar patients. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 173:333-339. [PMID: 38579478 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.03.049] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Inflammation impairs cognitive function in healthy individuals and people with psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder (BD). This effect may also impact emotion recognition, a fundamental element of social cognition. Our study aimed to investigate the relationships between pro-inflammatory cytokines and emotion recognition in euthymic BD patients and healthy controls (HCs). METHODS We recruited forty-four euthymic BD patients and forty healthy controls (HCs) and measured their inflammatory markers, including high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and TNF-α. We applied validated cognitive tasks, the Wisconsin Card-Sorting Test (WCST) and Continuous Performance Test (CPT), and a social cognitive task for emotion recognition, Diagnostic Analyses of Nonverbal Accuracy, Taiwanese Version (DANVA-2-TW). We analyzed the relationships between cytokines and cognition and then explored possible predictive factors of sadness recognition accuracy. RESULTS Regarding pro-inflammatory cytokines, TNF-α was elevated in euthymic BD patients relative to HCs. In euthymic BD patients only, higher TNF-α levels were associated with lower accuracy of sadness recognition. Regression analysis revealed that TNF-α was an independent predictive factor of sadness recognition in patients with euthymic BD when neurocognition was controlled for. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that enhanced inflammation, indicated by increased TNF-α, was an independent predictive factor of impaired sadness recognition in BD patients but not in HCs. Our findings suggested a direct influence of TNF-α on sadness recognition and indicated vulnerability to depression in euthymic BD patients with chronic inflammation.
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- Chih-Yu Chang
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng University, Tainan, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Dou-Liou Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Dou-Liou Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Institute of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Institute of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Kumari R, Verma V, Singaravel M. Simulated Chronic Jet Lag Affects the Structural and Functional Complexity of Hippocampal Neurons in Mice. Neuroscience 2024; 543:1-12. [PMID: 38354900 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.01.026] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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There has been a long history that chronic circadian disruption such as jet lag or shift work negatively affects brain and body physiology. Studies have shown that circadian misalignment act as a risk factor for developing anxiety and mood-related depression-like behavior. Till date, most studies focused on simulating jet lag in model animals under laboratory conditions by repeated phase advances or phase delay only, while the real-life conditions may differ. In the present study, adult male mice were subjected to simulated chronic jet lag (CJL) by alternately advancing and delaying the ambient light-dark (LD) cycle by 9 h every 2 days, thereby covering a total of 24 days. The effect of CJL was then examined for a range of stress and depression-related behavioral and physiological responses. The results showed that mice exposed to CJL exhibited depression-like behavior, such as anhedonia. In the open field and elevated plus maze test, CJL-exposed mice showed increased anxiety behavior compared to LD control. In addition, CJL-exposed mice showed an increased level of serum corticosterone and proinflammatory cytokine, TNF-α in both serum and hippocampus. Moreover, CJL-exposed mice exhibited a reduction in structural complexity of hippocampal CA1 neurons along with decreased expression of neurotrophic growth factors, BDNF and NGF in the hippocampus compared to LD control. Taken together, our findings suggest that simulated chronic jet lag adversely affects structural and functional complexity in hippocampal neurons along with interrelated endocrine and inflammatory responses, ultimately leading to stress, anxiety, and depression-like behavior in mice.
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- Ruchika Kumari
- Chronobiology Lab, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Chronobiology Lab, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Chronobiology Lab, Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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Zhou Y, Huang Y, Ye W, Chen Z, Yuan Z. Cynaroside improved depressive-like behavior in CUMS mice by suppressing microglial inflammation and ferroptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116425. [PMID: 38490155 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116425] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Depression is a common mental health disorder, and in recent years, the incidence of various forms of depression has been on the rise. Most medications for depression are highly dependency-inducing and can lead to relapse upon discontinuation. Therefore, novel treatment modalities and therapeutic targets are urgently required. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers advantages in the treatment of depression owing to its multi-target, multi-dimensional approach that addresses the root cause of depression by regulating organ functions and balancing Yin and Yang, with minimal side effects. Cynaroside (CNS), an extract from the traditional Chinese herb honeysuckle, is a flavonoid compound with antioxidant properties. In this study, network pharmacology identified 44 potential targets of CNS associated with depression and several highly correlated inflammatory signaling pathways. CNS alleviated LPS-induced M1 polarization and the release of inflammatory factors in BV-2 cells. Transcriptomic analysis and validation revealed that CNS reduced inflammatory polarization, lipid peroxidation, and ferroptosis via the IRF1/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway. In vivo experiments showed that CNS treatment had effects similar to those of fluoxetine (FLX). It effectively ameliorated anxiety-, despair-, and anhedonia-like states in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced mice and reduced microglial activation in the hippocampus. Thus, we conclude that CNS exerts its therapeutic effect on depression by inhibiting microglial cells from polarizing into the M1 phenotype and reducing inflammation and ferroptosis levels. This study provides further evidence that CNS is a potential antidepressant, offering new avenues for the treatment of depression.
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- Yiwei Zhou
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- School Of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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Varghese TP, Chand S, Varghese NM, Singh R, Yadav SK. Interplay of inflammatory biomarkers in heart disease patients with depressive symptoms: An update. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102352. [PMID: 38128639 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102352] [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: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The pathophysiological mechanisms that connect heart disease and depressive disorders have been identified as abnormal endothelial function, dysregulation of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) axis and abnormal platelet activities. Among these mechanisms, both endothelial dysfunction and HPA axis dysregulation are influenced by low grade inflammation and play significant roles in both conditions. Consequently, it is hypothesized that inflammation is an integral part of the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, linking the occurrence of heart diseases to the activation and shedding of intercellular adhesion molecules (ICAMs), especially soluble ICAM-1. This process is accompanied by the local and systemic secretion of various inflammatory markers like interleukin-6, Tumour Necrosis Factor, and C-reactive protein. Therefore, this review primarily focuses on defining the potential role of different inflammatory biomarkers in depression and heart disease and assessing whether mediators could serve as predictive biomarkers for detecting depressive symptoms in patients with heart disease.
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- Treesa P Varghese
- Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre (Yenepoya deemed to be University), Naringana, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra - 411038, India.
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- Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, ELIMS College of Pharmacy, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra - 411038, India.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, RC Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India.
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Ghashang SK, Suwandi A, Buettner M, Hamdan I, Grassl GA, Gutenbrunner C, Nugraha B. Alterations in anthropometric, inflammatory and mental health parameters during Ramadan intermittent fasting in a group of healthy people: a prospective cohort study. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1298281. [PMID: 38362105 PMCID: PMC10867316 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1298281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Fasting has been practiced with different time span in different areas of the world and for various reasons. One of the types of fasting regimens is Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF), which is described as intermittent dry fasting and known as the most commonly practiced form of religious fasting. Different studies have shown its effects on body composition parameters and mental health, fatigue and quality of life (QoL). Elucidating the relationship of RIF on biological parameters would also be of importance to show its mechanism. Therefore, we evaluated several biological mediators related to mental health, such as ß-nerve growth factor (ß-NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), interleukin-8 (IL-8), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and matrix-metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9). This study consisted of fasting (FG; n = 25) and non-fasting group (NFG; n = 25). Four different time points were assessed for FG: one week before (T1), mid (T2), last days (T3), and one week after (T4) RIF. T1 and T3 were the assessment time points for NFG. Biological mediators were determined from serum samples by using Human Magnetic Luminex and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Furthermore, we then performed correlation analyses between biological mediators and our previously published clinical parameters including body composition and mental health parameters at all time points. Significant alterations were shown in FG for ß-NGF (T2vsT3, p < 0.05; T2vsT4, p < 0.05), GDNF (T1vsT4, p < 0.05; T2vsT4, p < 0.05), IL-8 (T2vsT3, p < 0.05; T3vsT4, p < 0.05), TNF-α (T1vsT3, p < 0.05; T1vsT4, p < 0.001; T2vsT4, p < 0.001), and MMP-9 (T1vsT4, p < 0.01). There were no statistically significant differences between FG and NFG in all biological mediators at T1 and T3. Correlation analysis showed that MMP-9 levels had negative correlation with body mass index (BMI) at T3. At T3 BDNF levels had negative correlation with Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) as one of measured QoL parameters. ß-NGF, GDNF, TNF-α, and MMP-9 had positive correlation with some of body composition and mental health parameters. Findings demonstrate that RIF altered different biological mediators could give benefit to health. Its benefit is mediated by the alteration of biological mediators.
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- Samaneh Khosandam Ghashang
- Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Department of Dermatology, Johannes Wesling Medical Centre, Minden, Germany
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- Institute of Cell Biochemistry, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner-Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner-Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Hannover Rehabilitation Services and Science Consulting, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Hannover Rehabilitation Services and Science Consulting, Hannover, Germany
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Huang KW, Huang TL. Association between programmed death-1 pathway and major depression. World J Biol Psychiatry 2023; 24:822-828. [PMID: 37139744 DOI: 10.1080/15622975.2023.2209876] [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: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Major depression (MD) may be associated with inflammation and immunity. PD-1 (programmed death-1), PD-L1 (programmed death-ligand 1) and PD-L2 (programmed death-ligand 2) are among the inhibitory immune mediators on the PD-1 pathway. However, previous data regarding the association between MD and PD-1 pathway were still scarce; therefore, we investigated the association of PD-1 pathway with MD. METHODS During a period of 2 years, patients with MD and healthy controls were recruited from a medical centre in this study. The diagnosis of MD was established according to the DSM-5 criteria. The severity of MD was assessed with 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. PD-1, PD-L1 and PD-L2 were detected in peripheral blood from MD patients after 4 weeks of treatment with antidepressant drugs. RESULTS A total of 54 patients with MD and 38 healthy controls were recruited. According to the analyses, there is a significantly higher PD-L2 level in MD than in healthy controls and lower PD-1 level after age and BMI adjustment. Besides, moderately positive correlation between HAM-D scores and PD-L2 level was found. CONCLUSIONS It was found that PD-1 pathway might play an important role in MD. We need a large sample to prove these results in the future.
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- Kuan-Wei Huang
- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Genomic and Proteomic Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Mueller C, Szaflarski JP. White matter microstructure and serum biomarkers of inflammation in psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Neuroimage Clin 2023; 39:103462. [PMID: 37413772 PMCID: PMC10509528 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2023.103462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neuroinflammation may contribute to the pathophysiology of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). However, it is unclear whether and to what degree comorbid psychiatric symptoms explain this association. In this study, we investigated the neuroinflammatory signature of PNES and how it compares to that of people with psychiatric conditions (PwPCs). METHODS We prospectively assessed differences in neurite density (NDI), orientation dispersion (ODI), and isotropic diffusion (F-ISO) in 23 participants with PNES and 27 PwPCs, and their relationships to serum levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, TNF receptor 1 (TNF-R1), TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), interleukin (IL)-6, intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 using voxelwise multiple linear regressions. Pearson correlations between serum biomarkers and clinical symptoms were also obtained. RESULTS There were no white matter (WM) microstructural differences between groups. In PNES, TNF-R1 was negatively associated with NDI in the right uncinate fasciculus (UF) and positively associated with F-ISO in the left UF. IL-6 was positively associated with NDI and negatively with F-ISO in the left UF. ICAM-1 was positively associated with ODI in the left UF. TNF-α was negatively associated with ODI in the left cingulum bundle. The opposite relationships were observed in PwPCs. Higher TNF-R1 was associated with higher depression, anxiety, lower emotional quality of life, and higher levels of disability in PNES. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, we report relationships between peripheral inflammatory biomarkers and WM integrity in PNES, including abnormalities in the UF and cingulum bundle. Our results suggest that serum biomarkers of inflammation may, with additional studies, become a useful aid to PNES diagnosis, especially in settings where video-EEG is not available. The lack of group differences in WM microstructure suggests that previously identified WM abnormalities in PNES versus healthy controls may be related to psychological comorbidities of PNES.
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- Christina Mueller
- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA; Departments of Neurobiology and Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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Lu R, Zhang L, Wang H, Li M, Feng W, Zheng X. Echinacoside exerts antidepressant-like effects through enhancing BDNF-CREB pathway and inhibiting neuroinflammation via regulating microglia M1/M2 polarization and JAK1/STAT3 pathway. Front Pharmacol 2023; 13:993483. [PMID: 36686689 PMCID: PMC9846169 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.993483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The present study was performed to investigate the antidepressant effect of echinacoside (ECH) using chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) induced depression mice and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated N9 microglial cells. CUMS treatment was performed on C57BL/6 mice for 28 days, followed by gavaging with different doses of echinacoside (15 and 60 mg/kg) for 21 consecutive days. Sucrose preference test (SPT), open field test (OFT), tail suspension test (TST), and forced swimming test (FST) were measured to assess the effects of echinacoside on CUMS-Induced Depressive-Like Behaviors. After that, the pathological changes of hippocampus were determined by Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining; the neurotransmitters, pro-inflammatory cytokines and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) levels, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); Iba 1were evaluated by Immunofluorescence assay; Key protein expression levels of CREB/BDNF signal pathway were measured by western blotting. Subsequently, N9 cells were stimulated with 1 μg/ml LPS to induce N9 microglia activation, and were treated with 5-20 μM of echinacoside for 24 h. After that, the levels of NO, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), IL-4, IL-10, and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) in N9 cell culture supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits; morphology and Iba 1 expression level were observed by high-content screening assay; the M1 markers of CD11b, CD86 and M2 markers of CD206 were analyzed by imaging flow cytometry. Results show that treatment with echinacoside reversed CUMS-increased immobility time in OFT, TST, FST and reversed CUMS-reduced sucrose preference in SPT. In addition, echinacoside reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and Iba 1. Moreover, echinacoside significantly increased p-CREB/CREB ratio and BDNF level in hippocampus. Furthermore, echinacoside reduced the secretion of inflammatory factors and inhibited microglia M1 polarization in N9 cells. In conclusion, echinacoside may be beneficial for the treatment of depression diseases through regulating the microglia balance by inhibiting the polarization of microglia to M1 phenotype, and improving hippocampal neurogenesis by the CREB-BDNF signaling pathway.
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- Renrui Lu
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China,The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China,The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China,The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Weisheng Feng, ; Xiaoke Zheng,
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China,The Engineering and Technology Center for Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Weisheng Feng, ; Xiaoke Zheng,
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Islam MR, Sohan M, Daria S, Masud AA, Ahmed MU, Roy A, Shahriar M. Evaluation of inflammatory cytokines in drug-naïve major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2023; 37:3946320231198828. [PMID: 37625799 PMCID: PMC10467201 DOI: 10.1177/03946320231198828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Objective: Altered levels of peripheral inflammatory and proinflammatory cytokine markers affect the different clinical stages of major depressive disorder (MDD). A concrete understanding of the causal mechanism of MDD is a prerequisite in developing treatment strategies and preventive plans. Here we aimed to conduct an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of studies assessing the association of C-reactive protein (CRP), INF-γ, MCP-1, and TNF-α in the peripheral fluid of drug-naïve MDD patients and healthy controls (HCs). Methods: We extracted articles from PubMed, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus databases from inception until 14 February 2021, to find relevant studies. In this meta-analysis, we included a total of 23 eligible studies (1,366 MDD patients and 1,342 controls) in the final meta-analysis. The Cochran's chi-square Q-test and I2-index were applied to measure the heterogeneity and inconsistency of all combined results. We selected a random-effect model during the analysis and measured publication biases using the funnel plot. We performed Bonferroni adjustment for multiple testing. Results: We found a high level of TNF-α in MDD patients than in control subjects Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) with a random-effects model: 1.04, 95% CI: 0.69-1.39, z = 5.84, p < 0.001). The levels of CRP (SMD with a random-effects model: 0.18, 95% CI: -0.85-1.23, z = 0.35, p = 0.73), INF-ɤ (SMD with a random-effects model: -0.05, 95% CI: -2.72-2.62, z = 0.03, p = 0.97), and MCP-1 (SMD with a random-effects model: 0.70, 95% CI: -0.09-1.49, z = 1.73, p = 0.08) were not significantly varies between MDD patients and HCs. Conclusion: The present study findings suggest the upregulated level of peripheral TNF-α but not CRP, INF-γ, and MCP-1 involve in depression. The elevated inflammatory cytokines confirmed the inflammatory state of depression. Therefore, inflammatory cytokines might serve as potential risk assessment markers in MDD.
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- Md Rabiul Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- School of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Varma M, Kaur A, Bhandari R, Kumar A, Kuhad A. Major depressive disorder (mdd): emerging immune targets at preclinical level. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2023; 27:479-501. [PMID: 37334668 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2023.2225216] [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: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder is a mental health disorder that is characterized by a persistently low mood and loss of interest. MDD is affecting over 3.8% of the global population as a major health problem. Its etiology is complex, and involves the interaction between a number of factors, including genetic predisposition and the presence of environmental stresses. AREAS COVERED The role of the immune and inflammatory systems in depression has been gaining interest, with evidence suggesting the potential involvement of pro-inflammatory molecules like TNF, interleukins, prostaglandins, and other cytokines, among others, has been put forth. Along with this, the potential of agents, from NSAIDs to antibiotics, are being evaluated in therapy for depression. The current review will discuss emerging immune targets at the preclinical level. EXPERT OPINION With increasing evidence to show that immune and inflammatory mediators are implicated in MDD, increasing research toward their potential as drug targets is encouraged. At the same time, agents acting on these mediators and possessing anti-inflammatory potential are also being evaluated as future therapeutic options for MDD, and increasing focus toward non-conventional drugs which can act through these mechanisms is important as regards the future prospects of the use of anti-inflammatory agents in depression.
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- Manasi Varma
- UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh, India
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- UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh, India
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- UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh, India
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- UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh, India
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- UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh, India
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Yuenyongchaiwat K, Akekawatchai C, Khattiya J. Effects of a Pedometer-Based Walking Home Program Plus Resistance Training on Inflammatory Cytokines and Depression in Thai Older People with Sarcopenia: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Gerontol 2023; 46:717-728. [PMID: 36461909 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2150396] [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: 12/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of daily walking steps plus resistive exercise on chronic inflammatory markers and depressive symptoms in older adults with sarcopenia. METHODS Ninety men and women aged over 60 years were enrolled and divided into 60 and 30 adults with and without sarcopenia, respectively. Older individuals were screened for sarcopenia using the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia in 2019. A simple random sample was conducted to divide the older adults with sarcopenia into two groups: control and intervention. Thirty older adults with sarcopenia were assigned to perform 12 weeks of step walking (>7500 steps) daily for 5 days/week plus resistance exercise with an elastic band twice/week; the control groups (i.e., no sarcopenia and sarcopenia) performed routine daily life Changes in depression and expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured before and after the 12-week intervention program. Two-way mixed ANOVA models were computed for group and interaction effects for each variable. RESULTS Changes in depressive symptom scores (Δ2.86 ± 0.92) and TNF-α levels (Δ22.16 ± 2.30) were observed in the intervention group after the 12-week program. In addition, an interaction effect between the intervention (Δ4.04 ± 3.10) and control groups (Δ8.10 ± 4.88) was found for the symptoms of depression. CONCLUSION Older people with sarcopenia who accumulated >7,500 steps/day, 5 days/week plus resistive elastic band twice /week show improvements in inflammation and depressive symptoms. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Encourage physical activity had a positive effect on reducing inflammation and depression among older people with sarcopenia.
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- Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat
- Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit for Physical Therapy in Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Medical Technology Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumtani, Thailand
- Thammasat University Research Unit in Diagnostic Molecular Biology of Chronic Diseases related to Cancer (DMB-CDC), Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Vaseghi S, Mostafavijabbari A, Alizadeh MS, Ghaffarzadegan R, Kholghi G, Zarrindast MR. Intricate role of sleep deprivation in modulating depression: focusing on BDNF, VEGF, serotonin, cortisol, and TNF-α. Metab Brain Dis 2023; 38:195-219. [PMID: 36399239 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-01124-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In this review article, we aimed to discuss intricate roles of SD in modulating depression in preclinical and clinical studies. Decades of research have shown the inconsistent effects of SD on depression, focusing on SD duration. However, inconsistent role of SD seems to be more complicated, and SD duration cannot be the only one factor. Regarding this issue, we chose some important factors involved in the effects of SD on cognitive functions and mood including brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), serotonin, cortisol, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). It was concluded that SD has a wide-range of inconsistent effects on BDNF, VEGF, serotonin, and cortisol levels. It was noted that BDNF diurnal rhythm is significantly involved in the modulatory role of SD in depression. Furthermore, the important role of VEGF in blood-brain barrier permeability which is involved in modulating depression was discussed. It was also noted that there is a negative correlation between cortisol and BDNF that modulates depression. Eventually, it was concluded that TNF-α regulates sleep/wake cycle and is involved in the vulnerability to cognitive and behavioral impairments following SD. TNF-α also increases the permeability of the blood-brain barrier which is accompanied by depressive behavior. In sum, it was suggested that future studies should focus on these mechanisms/factors to better investigate the reasons behind intricate roles of SD in modulating depression.
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- Salar Vaseghi
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran.
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Schultheiß C, Willscher E, Paschold L, Gottschick C, Klee B, Henkes SS, Bosurgi L, Dutzmann J, Sedding D, Frese T, Girndt M, Höll JI, Gekle M, Mikolajczyk R, Binder M. The IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF cytokine triad is associated with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. Cell Rep Med 2022; 3:100663. [PMID: 35732153 PMCID: PMC9214726 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is emerging as global problem with unknown molecular drivers. Using a digital epidemiology approach, we recruited 8,077 individuals to the cohort study for digital health research in Germany (DigiHero) to respond to a basic questionnaire followed by a PASC-focused survey and blood sampling. We report the first 318 participants, the majority thereof after mild infections. Of those, 67.8% report PASC, predominantly consisting of fatigue, dyspnea, and concentration deficit, which persists in 60% over the mean 8-month follow-up period and resolves independently of post-infection vaccination. PASC is not associated with autoantibodies, but with elevated IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF plasma levels, which we confirm in a validation cohort with 333 additional participants and a longer time from infection of 10 months. Blood profiling and single-cell data from early infection suggest the induction of these cytokines in COVID-19 lung pro-inflammatory macrophages creating a self-sustaining feedback loop. We report a post-COVID-19 digital epidemiology study with biomarker analysis (n = 651) PASC persists in 60% of participants up to 24 months after mild COVID-19 PASC is associated with high IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF levels but not autoantibodies Overactivated monocytes/macrophages are likely the source of cytokine production
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- Christoph Schultheiß
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Oncology/Hematology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Oncology/Hematology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Oncology/Hematology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Strasse 8, 06097 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Strasse 8, 06097 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Oncology/Hematology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- I. Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20251 Hamburg, Germany; Protozoa Immunology, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, Bernhard Nocht Strasse 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
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- Mid-German Heart Center, Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Mid-German Heart Center, Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 8, 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Julius Bernstein-Institute of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Str. 6, 06110 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Strasse 8, 06097 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Oncology/Hematology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Peng HL, Liu LN, Liu DL, Tan YY. Depression and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Association and potential mechanisms. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2022; 30:295-302. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v30.i7.295] [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: 02/06/2023] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, and is closely related to the high incidence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and colorectal tumor. Depression is a common mental disorder that is characterized by high incidence, high recurrence rate, high disability rate, and high suicide rate, which has serious harm to patients' physical and mental health, reduce the quality of life of patients. In recent years, as more and more attention has been paid to mental health of NAFLD patients, the relationship between NAFLD and depression has become one of the hot research topics. Studies have shown that the incidence of depression in NAFLD patients is higher than that in non-NAFLD patients, and the incidence of NAFLD in depressed patients is also higher. Some research results have been published on the mechanism of comorbidity between the two. This paper reviews the research progress on the correlation and common mechanism between NAFLD and depression, aiming to lay a foundation for further research on the comorbidities of NAFLD and depression, and provide a basis and research direction for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with both comorbidities.
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- Hai-Ling Peng
- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China,Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Hunan Brain Hospital, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China,Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China,Research Center of Digestive Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
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Klyne DM, Barbe MF, Hodges PW. Relationship between systemic inflammation and recovery over 12 months after an acute episode of low back pain. Spine J 2022; 22:214-225. [PMID: 34547387 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Individual characteristics can influence outcomes after injury. Our previous work in individuals with early-acute low back pain (LBP) identified subgroups (clusters) with specific biopsychosocial features that recovered poorly or well by 6 months. PURPOSE This study extends on that work by revealing the short- and long-term trajectories of recovery and systemic inflammation of these participant clusters: (1) "inflammatory & poor sleep" (Cluster 1), "high TNF & depression" (Cluster 2), "high pain & high pain-related fear" (Cluster 3), and "low pain & low pain-related fear" (Cluster 4). STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Longitudinal cohort study. PATIENT SAMPLE Eighty-three individuals within 2 weeks of an acute episode of LBP - grouped into their a priori-defined cluster. OUTCOME MEASURES General participant characteristics (sex, age, body mass index, smoking history, previous LBP history); self-reported LBP (0-10 numerical rating scale, LBP-related disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire), depression (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale), fear avoidance (Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire), pain self-efficacy (Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire), and sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index); systemic inflammatory biomarkers (C-reactive protein [CRP], interleukin-6 [IL-6], interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor [TNF]). METHODS Participants provided blood for the measurement of CRP/cytokines, and completed questionnaires related to their pain/disability, psychological and sleep status. Blood measures were repeated 3-monthly for 9 months, and pain/disability were self-reported fortnightly for 12 months. Recovery (change in pain) and CRP/cytokines were longitudinally compared between clusters using mixed-models. Associations between baseline factors and follow-up CRP/cytokines levels were assessed with multiple regression. RESULTS Clusters 1 and 2 were associated, but oppositely, with recovery over the 12-months. Cluster 1 reported most recovery at every 3-monthly interval, whereas Cluster 2 reported least recovery. Cluster 1 had elevated CRP (and IL-6) at baseline that continued to decrease from 3 to 9 months. TNF was elevated early and persistently in Cluster 2. Baseline factors other than inflammation generally failed to predict follow-up inflammation. CONCLUSIONS Findings support the early role of CRP (and perhaps IL-6) in control of inflammation and recovery, and a pathological role of persistent TNF overexpression, which may be perpetuated by depressive-like behaviors.
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- David M Klyne
- NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Donati Zeppa S, Ferrini F, Agostini D, Amatori S, Barbieri E, Piccoli G, Sestili P, Stocchi V. Nutraceuticals and Physical Activity as Antidepressants: The Central Role of the Gut Microbiota. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020236. [PMID: 35204119 PMCID: PMC8868311 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental illness. Evidence suggests that the gut microbiota play an essential role in regulating brain functions and the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric diseases, including MDD. There are numerous mechanisms through which the gut microbiota and brain can exchange information in a continuous, bidirectional communication. Current research emphasizes the interexchange of signals influenced by the gut microbiota that are detected and transduced in information from the gut to the nervous system involving neural, endocrine, and inflammatory mechanisms, suggesting a relationship between oxidative stress and the pathophysiology of MDD via the hyperactivation of inflammatory responses. Potential sources of inflammation in the plasma and hippocampus of depressed individuals could stem from increases in intestinal permeability. Some nutraceuticals, such as specific probiotics, namely psychobiotics, polyphenols, carotenoids, butyrate, and prebiotics, have been demonstrated to exert an antidepressant activity, but most of them need to be metabolized and activated by gut microorganisms. By inducing changes in the gut microbiota composition, physical exercise might also exert a role in alleviating depression-like symptoms. The mutual relationships among nutraceuticals, exercise, and depression will be discussed, and the potential role of the gut microbiota as a therapeutic target to treat depression will be explored.
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- Sabrina Donati Zeppa
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (S.D.Z.); (F.F.); (D.A.); (E.B.); (G.P.); (P.S.)
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Ling S, Ceban F, Lui LMW, Lee Y, Teopiz KM, Rodrigues NB, Lipsitz O, Gill H, Subramaniapillai M, Mansur RB, Lin K, Ho R, Rosenblat JD, Castle D, McIntyre RS. Molecular Mechanisms of Psilocybin and Implications for the Treatment of Depression. CNS Drugs 2022; 36:17-30. [PMID: 34791625 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-021-00877-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Therapeutic deficiencies with monoaminergic antidepressants invites the need to identify and develop novel rapid-acting antidepressants. Hitherto, ketamine and esketamine are identified as safe, well-tolerated rapid-acting antidepressants in adults with treatment-resistant depression, and also mitigate measures of suicidality. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychoactive alkaloid and non-selective agonist at many serotonin receptors, especially at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, and is found in the Psilocybe genus of mushrooms. Preliminary studies with psilocybin have shown therapeutic promise across diverse populations including major depressive disorder. The pharmacodynamic mechanisms mediating the antidepressant and psychedelic effects of psilocybin are currently unknown but are thought to involve the modulation of the serotonergic system, primarily through agonism at the 5-HT2A receptors and downstream changes in gene expression. It is also established that indirect effects on dopaminergic and glutamatergic systems are contributory, as well as effects at other lower affinity targets. Along with the direct effects on neurochemical systems, psilocybin alters neural circuitry and key brain regions previously implicated in depression, including the default mode network and amygdala. The aim of this review is to synthesize the current understanding of the receptor pharmacology and neuronal mechanisms underlying the psychedelic and putative antidepressant properties of psilocybin.
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- Susan Ling
- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.,Brain and Cognition Discovery Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.,Brain and Cognition Discovery Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Affective Disorders, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, (Guangzhou Huiai Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Laboratory of Emotion and Cognition, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Guangzhou Huiai Hospital), Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, MP 9-325, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada. .,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Brain and Cognition Discovery Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Memantine Protects against Paclitaxel-Induced Cognitive Impairment through Modulation of Neurogenesis and Inflammation in Mice. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13164177. [PMID: 34439331 PMCID: PMC8394018 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13164177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) is an adverse side effect of cancer treatment with increasing awareness. Hippocampal damage and related neurocognitive impairment may mediate the development of CICI, in which altered neurogenesis may play a role. In addition, increased inflammation may be related to chemotherapy-induced hippocampal damage. Memantine, an uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist that may enhance neurogenesis and modulate inflammation, may be useful for treating CICI. To test this hypothesis, paclitaxel was administered to eight-week-old male B6 mice to demonstrate the relationship between CICI and impaired neurogenesis, and then, we evaluated the impact of different memantine regimens on neurogenesis and inflammation in this CICI model. The results demonstrated that both the pretreatment and cotreatment regimens with memantine successfully reversed impaired neurogenesis and spatial memory impairment in behavior tests. The pretreatment regimen unsuccessfully inhibited the expression of peripheral and central TNF-α and IL-1β and did not improve the mood alterations following paclitaxel treatment. However, the cotreatment regimen led to a better modulatory effect on inflammation and restoration of mood disturbance. In conclusion, this study illustrated that impaired neurogenesis is one of the mechanisms of paclitaxel-induced CICI. Memantine may serve as a potential treatment for paclitaxel-induced CICI, but different treatment strategies may lead to variations in the treatment efficacy.
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How Shing Koy E, Labauge P, Baillet A, Prati C, Marotte H, Pers YM. Immunomodulation with IL-17 and TNF-α in spondyloarthritis: focus on the eye and the central nervous system. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2021; 13:1759720X211025894. [PMID: 34290832 PMCID: PMC8273400 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x211025894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-17 (IL-17) are two pro-inflammatory cytokines involved in the pathophysiology of spondyloarthritis (SpA). Therapies targeting TNF-α or IL-17 are used as a second line among SpA patients failing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The choice of such treatment has to take into account the patient’s comorbidities. Neurologic diseases are common and their association with SpA deserves to be studied. Therefore, the role of TNF-α and IL-17 cytokines is worth investigating in these neuropsychiatric diseases. This review aimed to explore the role of TNF-α and IL-17 in the pathogenesis of uveitis, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and depression. This update is critical to guide the therapeutic management of these co-morbidities in SpA patients.
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- Elsa How Shing Koy
- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Nord, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- MS Unit, Department of Neurology, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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- Université Grenoble-Alpes, GREPI TIMC, UMR 5525, Grenoble France
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- Department of Rheumatology, CHRU de BESANCON, University Teaching Hospital, Besançon, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Nord, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- IRMB, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Rustenhoven J, Tanumihardja C, Kipnis J. Cerebrovascular Anomalies: Perspectives From Immunology and Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow. Circ Res 2021; 129:174-194. [PMID: 34166075 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.121.318173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Appropriate vascular function is essential for the maintenance of central nervous system homeostasis and is achieved through virtue of the blood-brain barrier; a specialized structure consisting of endothelial, mural, and astrocytic interactions. While appropriate blood-brain barrier function is typically achieved, the central nervous system vasculature is not infallible and cerebrovascular anomalies, a collective terminology for diverse vascular lesions, are present in meningeal and cerebral vasculature supplying and draining the brain. These conditions, including aneurysmal formation and rupture, arteriovenous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas, and cerebral cavernous malformations, and their associated neurological sequelae, are typically managed with neurosurgical or pharmacological approaches. However, increasing evidence implicates interacting roles for inflammatory responses and disrupted central nervous system fluid flow with respect to vascular perturbations. Here, we discuss cerebrovascular anomalies from an immunologic angle and fluid flow perspective. We describe immune contributions, both common and distinct, to the formation and progression of diverse cerebrovascular anomalies. Next, we summarize how cerebrovascular anomalies precipitate diverse neurological sequelae, including seizures, hydrocephalus, and cognitive effects and possible contributions through the recently identified lymphatic and glymphatic systems. Finally, we speculate on and provide testable hypotheses for novel nonsurgical therapeutic approaches for alleviating neurological impairments arising from cerebrovascular anomalies, with a particular emphasis on the normalization of fluid flow and alleviation of inflammation through manipulations of the lymphatic and glymphatic central nervous system clearance pathways.
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- Justin Rustenhoven
- Center for Brain Immunology and Glia (J.R., J.K.), Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO.,Department of Pathology and Immunology, School of Medicine (J.R., J.K.), Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO
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- Center for Brain Immunology and Glia (J.R., J.K.), Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO.,Department of Pathology and Immunology, School of Medicine (J.R., J.K.), Washington University in St. Louis, St Louis, MO
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Filatova EV, Shadrina MI, Slominsky PA. Major Depression: One Brain, One Disease, One Set of Intertwined Processes. Cells 2021; 10:cells10061283. [PMID: 34064233 PMCID: PMC8224372 DOI: 10.3390/cells10061283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a heterogeneous disease affecting one out of five individuals and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Presently, MDD is considered a multifactorial disease with various causes such as genetic susceptibility, stress, and other pathological processes. Multiple studies allowed the formulation of several theories attempting to describe the development of MDD. However, none of these hypotheses are comprehensive because none of them can explain all cases, mechanisms, and symptoms of MDD. Nevertheless, all of these theories share some common pathways, which lead us to believe that these hypotheses depict several pieces of the same big puzzle. Therefore, in this review, we provide a brief description of these theories and their strengths and weaknesses in an attempt to highlight the common mechanisms and relationships of all major theories of depression and combine them together to present the current overall picture. The analysis of all hypotheses suggests that there is interdependence between all the brain structures and various substances involved in the pathogenesis of MDD, which could be not entirely universal, but can affect all of the brain regions, to one degree or another, depending on the triggering factor, which, in turn, could explain the different subtypes of MDD.
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Park B, Lee YJ. Pterostilbene Improves Stress-Related Behaviors and Partially Reverses Underlying Neuroinflammatory and Hormonal Changes in Stress-Challenged Mice. J Med Food 2021; 24:299-309. [PMID: 33739881 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2020.4766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Pterostilbene is a natural compound contained in various dietary sources that has received tremendous attention due to its antioxidant properties with promising benefits in cancers and vascular diseases. Currently, little is known about pterostilbene-associated neuroimmune endocrine effects. We aimed to examine the efficacy of pterostilbene for improving stress-related behaviors, neuroinflammation, and hormonal changes in a mouse stress model. To evaluate the efficacy of oral administration of pterostilbene or vehicle for 16 days for improving behavior, inflammation, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis hyperactivity, mice were divided into a normal control group or one of five restraint stress groups-the vehicle group; the 20, 40, or 80 mg/[kg·day] pterostilbene treatment group; or the 20 mg/[kg·day] resveratrol treatment group. Open field and forced swimming tests were conducted. Hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, endocrine hormone levels, oxidative stress parameters, and histopathological features were assessed. Oral pterostilbene administration significantly increased the measured times in the open field and forced swimming tests, elevated the BDNF levels, decreased the inducible nitric oxide synthase and superoxide dismutase levels in the brain, and reduced the plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone and corticosterone levels. Compared with vehicle treatment, pterostilbene dose dependently increased the numbers of neurons and decreased the numbers of glial and tumor necrosis factor alpha-immunolabeled cells in the hypothalamus. These findings suggest that pterostilbene may effectively modulate stress-related abnormal behaviors, neuroinflammation, and HPA axis hyperactivity.
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- Byoungjin Park
- Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Medicine, Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Family Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Tetragonia tetragonioides Relieves Depressive-Like Behavior through the Restoration of Glial Loss in the Prefrontal Cortex. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:8888841. [PMID: 33628324 PMCID: PMC7895589 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8888841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Tetragonia tetragonioides, which is a halophyte and grows widely in Asian-Pacific regions, has been used for the treatment of digestive disorders in traditional oriental medicine. This study examined the potential antidepressant effect of Tetragonia tetragonioides in an astroglial degeneration model of depression, which was established based on the postmortem study of depressive patients' brain presenting diminished astrocytes in the prefrontal cortex. C57BL/6 male mice were exposed to glial ablation in the prefrontal cortex by the administration of the gliotoxin, L-alpha-aminoadipic acid (L-AAA) to induce depression. Tetragonia tetragonioides at doses of 100 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg, imipramine at a dose of 15 mg/kg, and distilled water were orally administrated to mice for 18 days. Behavioral tests including the open field test (OFT), sucrose preference test (SPT), forced swimming test (FST), and tail suspension test (TST) were carried out after 2 days of L-AAA injection. The expression levels of GFAP and NeuN in the prefrontal cortex were determined by immunohistochemistry. Mice subjected to glial ablation in the prefrontal cortex displayed decreased sucrose consumption in SPT and increased immobility time in FST and TST. Treatment with imipramine and Tetragonia tetragonioides remarkably ameliorated the behavioral despair induced by L-AAA. In addition, immunohistochemistry analysis showed that treatment with Tetragonia tetragonioides significantly restored the glial loss as indicated by the elevated GFAP expression level. These findings suggest that Tetragonia tetragonioides exerts an antidepressant effect through the restoration of glial loss under conditions of depression and can be a candidate for an antidepressant agent.
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Shao Q, Wu Y, Ji J, Xu T, Yu Q, Ma C, Liao X, Cheng F, Wang X. Interaction Mechanisms Between Major Depressive Disorder and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:711835. [PMID: 34966296 PMCID: PMC8710489 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.711835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD), which is highly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has complex pathogenic mechanisms. However, a limited number of studies have evaluated the mutual pathomechanisms involved in MDD and NAFLD development. Chronic stress-mediated elevations in glucocorticoid (GC) levels play an important role in the development of MDD-related NAFLD. Elevated GC levels can induce the release of inflammatory factors and changes in gut permeability. Elevated levels of inflammatory factors activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which further increases the release of GC. At the same time, changes in gut permeability promote the release of inflammatory factors, which results in a vicious circle among the three, causing disease outbreaks. Even though the specific role of the thyroid hormone (TH) in this pathogenesis has not been fully established, it is highly correlated with MDD and NAFLD. Therefore, changing lifestyles and reducing psychological stress levels are necessary measures for preventing MDD-related NAFLD. Among them, GC inhibitors and receptor antagonists may be key in the alleviation of early and mid-term disease progression. However, combination medications may be important in late-stage diseases, but they are associated with various side effects. Traditional Chinese medicines have been shown to be potential therapeutic alternatives for such complex diseases.
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- Qi Shao
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Dib P, Zhang Y, Ihnat MA, Gallucci RM, Standifer KM. TNF-Alpha as an Initiator of Allodynia and Anxiety-Like Behaviors in a Preclinical Model of PTSD and Comorbid Pain. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:721999. [PMID: 34512420 PMCID: PMC8424009 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.721999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health disorder that occurs after exposure to a traumatic event. Patients with comorbid chronic pain experience affective distress, worse quality of life, and poorer responses to treatments for pain or PTSD than those with either condition alone. FDA-approved PTSD treatments are often ineffective analgesics, requiring additional drugs to treat co-morbid symptoms. Therefore, development of new treatment strategies necessitate a better understanding of the pathophysiology of PTSD and comorbid pain. The single prolonged stress (SPS) model of PTSD induces the development of persistent mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia. Increased Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ (N/OFQ) levels in serum and CSF accompany these exaggerated nociceptive responses, as well as increased serum levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α). Therefore, the primary goal was to determine the role of TNF-α in the development of SPS-induced allodynia/hyperalgesia and elevated serum and CNS N/OFQ using two approaches: TNF-α synthesis inhibition, and blockade with anti-TNF-α antibody that acts primarily in the periphery. Administration of TNF-α synthesis blocker, thalidomide (THL), immediately after SPS prevented increased TNF-α and development of allodynia and hyperalgesia. The THL effect lasted at least 21 days, well after thalidomide treatment ended (day 5). THL also prevented SPS-induced increases in serum N/OFQ and reversed regional N/OFQ mRNA expression changes in the CNS. Serum TNF-α increases detected at 4 and 24 h post SPS were not accompanied by blood brain barrier disruption. A single injection of anti-TNF-α antibody to male and female rats during the SPS procedure prevented the development of allodynia, hyperalgesia, and elevated serum N/OFQ, and reduced SPS-induced anxiety-like behaviors in males. Anti-TNFα treatment also blocked development of SPS-induced allodynia in females, and blocked increased hypothalamic N/OFQ in males and females. This suggests that a peripheral TNF-α surge is necessary for the initiation of allodynia associated with SPS, as well as the altered central and peripheral N/OFQ that maintains nociceptive sensitivity. Therefore, early alleviation of TNF-α provides new therapeutic options for investigation as future PTSD and co-morbid pain treatments.
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- Patrick Dib
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.,Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.,Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.,Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.,Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.,Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Tafseer S, Gupta R, Ahmad R, Jain S, Bhatia MS, Gupta LK. Bupropion monotherapy alters neurotrophic and inflammatory markers in patients of major depressive disorder. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2020; 200:173073. [PMID: 33186562 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2020.173073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emerging hypotheses in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) indicate the role of neurotrophic factors and inflammation. This study assessed the association between therapeutic response of bupropion and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels in patients with MDD. METHODS Thirty patients (aged 18 to 60 years) with MDD diagnosed by DSM-5 criteria, with Hamilton Depression Rating scale (HAM-D) score ≥ 20 were included in the study. Patients were given bupropion sustained release (SR) in the doses of 150 mg once daily. All patients were followed up for 12 weeks. RESULTS HAM-D score at the start of the treatment was 25.57 ± 1.85 which significantly reduced to 10.8 ± 4.24 at 12 weeks of treatment. The serum BDNF level increased significantly (p < 0.05) from 2.42 ± 0.19 ng/ml to 2.97 ± 0.10 ng/ml and the levels of serum TNF-α reduced significantly (p < 0.05) from 4.45 ± 0.95 pg/ml to 2.11 ± 0.84 pg/ml at 12 weeks of treatment, in responders to treatment. CONCLUSION The results of our study suggest that bupropion SR monotherapy is effective and well tolerated in MDD patients with moderate to severe depression, and its therapeutic efficacy is accompanied by an increase in serum BDNF levels and a decrease in serum TNF-α levels.
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- Sana Tafseer
- Department of Pharmacology, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi 110095, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi 110095, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. S.K. Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Pedraz-Petrozzi B, Neumann E, Sammer G. Pro-inflammatory markers and fatigue in patients with depression: A case-control study. Sci Rep 2020; 10:9494. [PMID: 32528052 PMCID: PMC7289841 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66532-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of this work was to investigate differences between depressed subjects (PG) and non-depressed healthy control participants (HCG) with regard to fatigue dimensions and inflammation. For this purpose, 43 participants in the PG and 51 participants in the HCG were included in the study. IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and CRP were assessed in venous blood samples. Fatigue and depression were assessed using the FIS-D and BDI-FS questionnaires. Main results showed higher BDI-FS values in PG. Moreover, PG showed mean differences for fatigue dimensions when compared to the HCG. For the pro-inflammatory markers, a moderate group effect was found between PG and HCG which was mainly caused by IL-6. Correlations between TNF-α and BDI-FS, TNF-α and cognitive fatigue, TNF-α and psychosocial fatigue were found within the PG. In the HCG, correlations were found between IL-6, TNF-α and somatic fatigue, as well as IL-6 and cognitive fatigue. Significant correlations were found between the psychological variables in both groups. All results were controlled for the confounding variables gender, age, BMI and multiple comparisons. These results suggest the presence of inflammation in both depression and fatigue. However, each correlates with different pro-inflammatory parameters, suggesting a biological heterogeneity.
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- Bruno Pedraz-Petrozzi
- Cognitive Neurosciences at the Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Hessen, Germany.
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- Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Campus Kerckhoff, Justus-Liebig University, Bad Nauheim, Hessen, Germany
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- Cognitive Neurosciences at the Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
- Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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Chen JL, Zhou X, Liu BL, Wei XH, Ding HL, Lin ZJ, Zhan HL, Yang F, Li WB, Xie JC, Su MZ, Liu XG, Zhou XF. Normalization of magnesium deficiency attenuated mechanical allodynia, depressive-like behaviors, and memory deficits associated with cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis by inhibiting TNF-α/NF-κB signaling in female rats. J Neuroinflammation 2020; 17:99. [PMID: 32241292 PMCID: PMC7118907 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-020-01786-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Bladder-related pain symptoms in patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) are often accompanied by depression and memory deficits. Magnesium deficiency contributes to neuroinflammation and is associated with pain, depression, and memory deficits. Neuroinflammation is involved in the mechanical allodynia of cyclophosphamide (CYP)-induced cystitis. Magnesium-L-Threonate (L-TAMS) supplementation can attenuate neuroinflammation. This study aimed to determine whether and how L-TAMS influences mechanical allodynia and accompanying depressive symptoms and memory deficits in CYP-induced cystitis. Methods Injection of CYP (50 mg/kg, intraperitoneally, every 3 days for 3 doses) was used to establish a rat model of BPS/IC. L-TAMS was administered in drinking water (604 mg·kg−1·day−1). Mechanical allodynia in the lower abdomen was assessed with von Frey filaments using the up-down method. Forced swim test (FST) and sucrose preference test (SPT) were used to measure depressive-like behaviors. Novel object recognition test (NORT) was used to detect short-term memory function. Concentrations of Mg2+ in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were measured by calmagite chronometry. Western blot and immunofluorescence staining measured the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α/nuclear factor-κB (TNF-α/NF-κB), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor type 2B subunit (NR2B) of the N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor in the L6–S1 spinal dorsal horn (SDH) and hippocampus. Results Free Mg2+ was reduced in the serum and CSF of the CYP-induced cystitis rats on days 8, 12, and 20 after the first CYP injection. Magnesium deficiency in the serum and CSF correlated with the mechanical withdrawal threshold, depressive-like behaviors, and short-term memory deficits (STMD). Oral application of L-TAMS prevented magnesium deficiency and attenuated mechanical allodynia (n = 14) and normalized depressive-like behaviors (n = 10) and STMD (n = 10). The upregulation of TNF-α/NF-κB signaling and IL-1β in the L6–S1 SDH or hippocampus was reversed by L-TAMS. The change in NR2B expression in the SDH and hippocampus in the cystitis model was normalized by L-TAMS. Conclusions Normalization of magnesium deficiency by L-TAMS attenuated mechanical allodynia, depressive-like behaviors, and STMD in the CYP-induced cystitis model via inhibition of TNF-α/NF-κВ signaling and normalization of NR2B expression. Our study provides evidence that L-TAMS may have therapeutic value for treating pain and comorbid depression or memory deficits in BPS/IC patients.
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- Jia-Liang Chen
- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Pain Research Center and Department of Physiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Rd. 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Pain Research Center and Department of Physiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Rd. 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Third Affiliated Hospital and Lingnan Hospital of the Sun Yat-sen University, 2693 Kaichuang Rd, Guangzhou, 510700, China
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- Pain Research Center and Department of Physiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Rd. 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China. .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Disease, 74 Zhongshan Rd. 2, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 W Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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Chong PS, Fung ML, Wong KH, Lim LW. Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 21:ijms21010163. [PMID: 31881712 PMCID: PMC6982118 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21010163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Depression is a common and severe neuropsychiatric disorder that is one of the leading causes of global disease burden. Although various anti-depressants are currently available, their efficacies are barely adequate and many have side effects. Hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion’s mane mushroom, has been shown to have various health benefits, including antioxidative, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, and hypolipidemic effects. It has been used to treat cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Bioactive compounds extracted from the mycelia and fruiting bodies of H. erinaceus have been found to promote the expression of neurotrophic factors that are associated with cell proliferation such as nerve growth factors. Although antidepressant effects of H. erinaceus have not been validated and compared to the conventional antidepressants, based on the neurotrophic and neurogenic pathophysiology of depression, H. erinaceus may be a potential alternative medicine for the treatment of depression. This article critically reviews the current literature on the potential benefits of H. erinaceus as a treatment for depressive disorder as well as its mechanisms underlying the antidepressant-like activities.
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- Pit Shan Chong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (P.S.C.); (M.-L.F.)
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (P.S.C.); (M.-L.F.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (K.H.W.); (L.W.L.); Tel.: +603-7967-4729 (K.H.W.); +852-9157-2575 (L.W.L.)
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (P.S.C.); (M.-L.F.)
- Correspondence: (K.H.W.); (L.W.L.); Tel.: +603-7967-4729 (K.H.W.); +852-9157-2575 (L.W.L.)
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Roles of Toll-like receptor 2/4, monoacylglycerol lipase, and cyclooxygenase in social defeat stress-induced prostaglandin E 2 synthesis in the brain and their behavioral relevance. Sci Rep 2019; 9:17548. [PMID: 31772309 PMCID: PMC6879743 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54082-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Inflammation in the brain and periphery has been associated with stress-related pathology of mental illness. We have shown that prostaglandin (PG) E2, an arachidonic acid-derived lipid mediator, and innate immune receptors Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2/4 are crucial for repeated stress-induced behavioral changes in rodents. However, how the stress induces PGE2 synthesis in the brain and whether TLR2/4 are involved in the PGE2 synthesis remain unknown. Using mice lacking TLR2 and TLR4 in combination, here we show that social defeat stress (SDS) induced the PGE2 synthesis in subcortical, but not cortical, tissues in a TLR2/4-dependent manner. It is known that PGE2 in the brain is mainly derived by monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL)-mediated conversion of endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol to free-arachidonic acid, a substrate for cyclooxygenase (COX) for PGE2 synthesis. We found that TLR2/4 deletion reduced the mRNA expression of MAGL and COX1 in subcortical tissues after repeated SDS. Perturbation of MAGL and COX1 as well as COX2 abolished SDS-induced PGE2 synthesis in subcortical tissues. Furthermore, systemic administration of JZL184, an MAGL inhibitor, abolished repeated SDS-induced social avoidance. These results suggest that SDS induces PGE2 synthesis in subcortical regions of the brain via the MAGL-COX pathway in a TLR2/4-dependent manner, thereby leading to social avoidance.
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Serum Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Loudness Dependence of Auditory Evoked Potentials at Pretreatment and Posttreatment in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Brain Sci 2019; 9:brainsci9100253. [PMID: 31561419 PMCID: PMC6826742 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci9100253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: Proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), are associated with the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). Several studies have reported that increased TNF-α might be associated with tryptophan depletion, which eventually could result in MDD. However, other studies revealed that TNF-α increased serotonin firing in raphe. Therefore, whether TNF-α increases or decreases serotonin activity remains unclear. Here, we aimed to determine the relationship between serum TNF-α level and central serotonergic activity using the loudness dependence of auditory evoked potentials (LDAEP) and standardized low-resolution brain electromagnetic tomography (sLORETA), as well as to evaluate the effects of antidepressants on TNF-α levels. Methods: LDAEP, serum TNF-α level, and depression severity were measured in 64 MDD outpatients pre and post 3 months of treatment. Results: Pretreatment TNF-α levels were negatively correlated with the pretreatment N1 sLORETA-LDAEP, P2 sLORETA-LDAEP, and N1/P2 sLORETA-LDAEP (p < 0.05). In multiple regression analysis for N1/P2 sLORETA-LDAEP, lower N1/P2 sLORETA-LDAEP was significantly related to higher TNF-α (CE = −0.047, p = 0.017) when all subjects were dichotomized based on the median TNF-α level (7.16 pg/mL) into pretreatment low- and high-TNF-α groups. In addition, the pretreatment Beck Depression Inventory, P2 LDAEP, and N1/P2 sLORETA-LDAEP were greater in the high-TNF-α groups than in the low-TNF-α groups (p < 0.05). Moreover, the posttreatment TNF-α level was significantly decreased compared to the pretreatment TNF-α level (z = −2.581, p = 0.01). However, the posttreatment TNF-α levels were not associated with posttreatment LDAEP. Conclusions: Higher TNF-α level is associated with decreased LDAEP, which could indicate compensatory elevation of central serotonin activity in outpatients with MDD, although this effect disappeared and TNF-α level was reduced after three months of antidepressant treatment.
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Zhang X, Pang L, Sharma SV, Li R, Nyitray AG, Edwards BJ. Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition in older patients with cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2019; 10:763-769. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Zhan S, Che P, Zhao XK, Li N, Ding Y, Liu J, Li S, Ding K, Han L, Huang Z, Wu L, Wang Y, Hu M, Han X, Ding Q. Molecular mechanism of tumour necrosis factor alpha regulates hypocretin (orexin) expression, sleep and behaviour. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:6822-6834. [PMID: 31386303 PMCID: PMC6787512 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2 (orexin A and B) regulate sleep, wakefulness and emotion. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is an important neuroinflammation mediator. Here, we examined the effects of TNF-α treatment on hypocretin expression in vivo and behaviour in mice. TNF-α decreased hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2 expression in a dose-dependent manner in cultured hypothalamic neurons. TNF-α decreased mRNA stability of prepro-hypocretin, the single precursor of hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2. Mice challenged with TNF-α demonstrated decreased expression of prepro-hypocretin, hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2 in hypothalamus. In response to TNF-α, prepro-hypocretin mRNA decay was increased in hypothalamus. TNF-α neutralizing antibody restored the expression of prepro-hypocretin, hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2 in vivo in TNF-α challenged mice, supporting hypocretin system can be impaired by increased TNF-α through decreasing hypocretin expression. Repeated TNF-α challenge induced muscle activity during rapid eye movement sleep and sleep fragmentation, but decreased learning, cognition and memory in mice. TNF-α neutralizing antibody blocked the effects of TNF-α; in contrast, hypocretin receptor antagonist enhanced the effects of TNF-α. The data support that TNF-α is involved in the regulation of hypocretin expression, sleep and cognition. The findings shed some lights on the role of neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
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- Shuqin Zhan
- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.,Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Malnutrition is a common and under-recognized geriatric condition in older adults with cancer. This review describes the public health burden, malnutrition prevention, and the relationship among cancer cachexia, malnutrition, and sarcopenia. Finally, clinical practice recommendations on malnutrition and prevention are presented. RECENT FINDINGS Advanced age and cancer stage, frailty, dementia, major depression, functional impairment, and physical performance are important risk factors for malnutrition in older adults with cancer. The Mini Nutrition Assessment (MNA), Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), and Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) are the most commonly used assessment tools in older adults with cancer. In addition, malnutrition is independently associated with poor overall survival and quality of life, longer hospital stays, greater hospital cost, and hospital readmission. Comprehensive malnutrition prevention is required for improving the nutrition status among older adults with cancer.
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Comorbid psychiatric disorders among patients with narcolepsy. Sleep Breath 2019; 24:629-636. [PMID: 31280401 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-019-01890-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This case-control study assessed the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in Arab (Saudi) patients with narcolepsy using a structured clinical interview. METHODS The study included 74 adult patients with narcolepsy and 265 controls matched for age and sex. Narcolepsy diagnosis was made according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-Third Edition. Psychiatric disorders were diagnosed via using a validated Arabic version of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview DSM-IV (MINI version 6). A multivariate logistic regression model was used to assess the potential influence of narcolepsy on the comorbidity of psychiatric disorders. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 29.4 ± 10.2 years, and males accounted for 81% of the study sample. Forty-four patients (60%) were diagnosed with narcolepsy type-1 (NT1) and 30 (40%) with narcolepsy type-2 (NT2). Psychiatric disorders were diagnosed in 45% of patients with narcolepsy compared with 15% of the controls (p < 0.001). The multivariate logistic regression models demonstrated that compared with the controls, patients with narcolepsy were more likely to have major depressive disorders (OR, 4.3 [CI, 2.2-8.2]), and generalized anxiety disorders (OR, 9.5 [CI, 1.8-50.2]). No difference was detected between the prevalence of various psychiatric disorders in patients with NT1 and NT2. CONCLUSION Comorbid psychiatric disorders are common among Arab (Saudi) patients with narcolepsy compared with the general population. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of the comorbidity of narcolepsy and psychiatric disorders, particularly depression.
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Hildebrandt CS, Helmbold K, Linden M, Langen KJ, Filss CP, Runions KC, Stewart RM, Rao P, Moore JK, Mahfouda S, Morandini HAE, Wong JWY, Rink L, Zepf FD. No detectable effects of acute tryptophan depletion on short-term immune system cytokine levels in healthy adults. World J Biol Psychiatry 2019; 20:416-423. [PMID: 29353534 DOI: 10.1080/15622975.2018.1428357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Objectives: Recent research suggested an influence of diminished central nervous serotonin (5-HT) synthesis on the leptin axis via immunological mechanisms in healthy adult females. However, studies assessing immunological parameters in combination with dietary challenge techniques that impact brain 5-HT synthesis in humans are lacking. Methods: In the present trial, a pilot analysis was conducted on data obtained in healthy adult humans receiving either different dietary acute tryptophan depletion (ATD) challenge or tryptophan (TRP)-balanced control conditions (BAL) to study the effects of reduced central nervous 5-HT synthesis on serum tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-6 concentrations. The data of N = 35 healthy adults were analysed who were randomly subjected to one of the following two dietary conditions in a double-blind between-subject approach: (1) The Moja-De ATD challenge (ATD), or (2) TRP-balanced control condition for ATD Moja-De (BAL). Serum concentrations for the assessment of relevant parameters (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) and relevant TRP-related characteristics after the respective challenge procedures were assessed at baseline (T0) and in hourly intervals after administration over a period of 6 h (T1-T6). Results: The ATD condition did not result in significant changes to cytokine concentrations for the entire study sample, or in male and female subgroups. Depletion of CNS 5-HT via dietary TRP depletion appears to have no statistically significant short-term impact on cytokine concentrations in healthy adults. Conclusions: Future research on immunological stressors in combination with challenge techniques will be of value in order to further disentangle the complex interplay between brain 5-HT synthesis and immunological pathways.
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- Caroline S Hildebrandt
- a Jülich Aachen Research Alliance, JARA Translational Brain Medicine , Aachen , Germany.,b Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy , RWTH Aachen University , Aachen , Germany.,c Clinics of the City Cologne GmbH , Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy , Cologne , Germany
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- a Jülich Aachen Research Alliance, JARA Translational Brain Medicine , Aachen , Germany.,b Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy , RWTH Aachen University , Aachen , Germany
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- a Jülich Aachen Research Alliance, JARA Translational Brain Medicine , Aachen , Germany.,b Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy , RWTH Aachen University , Aachen , Germany
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- d Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-4) Research Centre Jülich , Jülich , Germany.,e Section JARA-Brain , Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance (JARA) , Jülich , Germany.,f Department of Nuclear Medicine , RWTH Aachen University Hospital , Aachen , Germany
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- e Section JARA-Brain , Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance (JARA) , Jülich , Germany.,f Department of Nuclear Medicine , RWTH Aachen University Hospital , Aachen , Germany
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia.,h Telethon Kids Institute , Perth , Australia
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia.,i Department of Health , Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) , Perth , Western Australia , Australia
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia.,j Princess Margaret Hospital, Department of Health , Pediatric Consultation Liason Program, Acute Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) , Perth , Western Australia , Australia
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia.,h Telethon Kids Institute , Perth , Australia
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia
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- g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia.,h Telethon Kids Institute , Perth , Australia.,k Department of Health , Specialised Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) , Perth , Western Australia , Australia
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- l Department of Immunology , RWTH Aachen University Hospital , Aachen , Germany
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- a Jülich Aachen Research Alliance, JARA Translational Brain Medicine , Aachen , Germany.,b Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy , RWTH Aachen University , Aachen , Germany.,g Centre & Discipline of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; School of Medicine, Division of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences and Division of Paediatrics and Child Health , The University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia.,h Telethon Kids Institute , Perth , Australia.,k Department of Health , Specialised Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) , Perth , Western Australia , Australia
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Leman J, Walton S, Layton AM, Ward KA, McBride S, Cliff S, Downs A, Landeira M, Bewley A. The real world impact of adalimumab on quality of life and the physical and psychological effects of moderate-to-severe psoriasis: a UK prospective, multicenter, observational study. J DERMATOL TREAT 2019; 31:213-221. [PMID: 30897016 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2019.1592096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Psoriasis can adversely affect quality of life (QoL) and emotional well-being. In this UK prospective observational study we evaluated the 'real-world' impact of adalimumab on QoL and the physical/psychological effects of moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Hundred and forty-three biologic-naïve patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, receiving adalimumab in clinical practice, were included. Patients completed a series of questionnaires at baseline (adalimumab initiation), 4 and 16-weeks and 6-months post-adalimumab initiation during routine visits. The main outcome measure was the proportion of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) 'responders' at 16 weeks, defined as ≥5 point reduction from baseline or DLQI = 0.90% (95% CI = 80.8%-94.6%) of evaluable patients were DLQI responders at 16-weeks. There were significant improvements at 16 weeks in patient-reported measures of QoL, mental and physical well-being, cutaneous body image, anxiety, depression and psoriasis severity, which were maintained at 6-months. Adalimumab treatment was associated with improvements in patients' QoL and psychological functioning, which occurred contemporaneously with improvements in cutaneous disease.
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- Joyce Leman
- Department of Dermatology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Castle Hill Hospital, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Harrogate, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Cannock Chase Hospital, Cannock, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, The Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Barts Health NHS Trust (Whipps Cross and Royal London Hospitals), London, United Kingdom
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Druzhkova T, Pochigaeva K, Yakovlev A, Kazimirova E, Grishkina M, Chepelev A, Guekht A, Gulyaeva N. Acute stress response to a cognitive task in patients with major depressive disorder: potential metabolic and proinflammatory biomarkers. Metab Brain Dis 2019; 34:621-629. [PMID: 30564974 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-018-0367-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Responses of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPAA), immune system and metabolic pathways are involved in adaptation to stress, while alterations in these responses have been implicated in the development of major depressive disorder (MDD). Multiple laboratory indices are known to react in response to the acute stress, however, no valid biomarkers have been reported, which can differentiate stress response in depressed individuals. The aim of this study was to assess changes in a set of laboratory parameters in patients with MDD in response to a moderate mental stress and to find potential markers of altered stress reactivity associated with depression. A group of 33 MDD patients and 43 control subjects underwent clinical evaluation to assess depression and anxiety symptoms, as well as heart rate variability (HRV) analysis. Participants were asked to perform a time constrained cognitive task, and selected hormones (cortisol, ACTH), cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α), neurotrophic factors (BDNF, CNTF) and metabolic parameters (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides) were measured before and 60 min after the task performance. HRV analysis showed increased sympathetic input in MDD patients. The MDD group manifested an elevated HPAA activity as well as IL-6 and CNTF levels at baseline. A specific stress-induced increase in glucose and TNF-α was revealed in the MDD group, which was absent in control subjects. The data confirm the impairments of stress response in MDD and suggest that the reaction of simple metabolic and pro-inflammatory indices to a mild stressogenic challenge may be indicative of a depressive state.
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- Tatiana Druzhkova
- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of the Nervous System, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Butlerova street 5a, Moscow, Russian Federation, 117485
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of the Nervous System, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Butlerova street 5a, Moscow, Russian Federation, 117485
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Medical Genetics, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Healthcare Department of Moscow, Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation.
- Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of the Nervous System, Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Butlerova street 5a, Moscow, Russian Federation, 117485.
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The Association between Depression and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Inflammatory Cytokines as Ferrymen in between? Mediators Inflamm 2019; 2019:2987901. [PMID: 31049023 PMCID: PMC6458932 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2987901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The depression incidence is much higher in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), and the majority of these cases remain under-diagnosed. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is now widely thought to be an organ-specific autoimmune disease. As a chronic autoimmune condition, T1D is characterized by T cell-mediated selective loss of insulin-producing β-cells. The age of onset of T1D is earlier than T2D, and T1D patients have an increased vulnerability to depression due to its diagnosis and treatment burden occurring in a period when the individuals are young. The literature has suggested that inflammatory cytokines play a wide role in both diseases. In this review, the mechanisms behind the initiation and propagation of the autoimmune response in T1D and depression are analyzed, and the contribution of cytokines to both conditions is discussed. This review outlines the immunological mechanism of T1D and depression, with a particular emphasis on the role of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), IL-1β, and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) cytokines and their signaling pathways. The purpose of this review is to highlight the possible pathways of the cytokines shared by these two diseases via deciphering their cytokine cascades. They may provide a basic groundwork for future study of the possible mechanism that links these two diseases and to develop new compounds that target the same pathway but can conquer two diseases.
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Himmerich H, Patsalos O, Lichtblau N, Ibrahim MAA, Dalton B. Cytokine Research in Depression: Principles, Challenges, and Open Questions. Front Psychiatry 2019; 10:30. [PMID: 30792669 PMCID: PMC6374304 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Cytokines have been implicated in the pathology of depression. Currently, the evidence is based on cross-sectional studies and meta-analytic research comparing blood concentrations of T helper type 1 (TH1), T helper type 2 (TH2), pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory cytokines of patients with a depressive disorder to those of healthy controls. Additionally, multiple longitudinal studies have investigated cytokine levels during antidepressant treatment. According to the current literature, it seems that peripheral levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, IL-12, IL-13, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α are elevated and that interferon (IFN)-γ levels are lower in patients with depression compared to healthy controls. However, the overlap of cytokine values between acutely depressed patients, remitted and recovered patients and healthy controls is considerable. Thus, the discriminative power of cytokine concentrations between depressed and non-depressed people is likely weak. Treatment with certain antidepressants appears to decrease peripheral levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α. However, weight gain-inducing psychopharmacological substances, such as the antidepressant mirtazapine, have been reported to potentially increase the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Even though cytokines are often discussed as biomarkers for depression, they have also been shown to be altered in other psychiatric disorders. Moreover, many environmental, social, psychological, biological, and medical factors are also associated with cytokine changes. Thus, cytokine alterations seem extremely unspecific. The interpretation of the results of these studies remains a challenge because it is unknown which type of cells are most responsible for cytokine changes measured in the blood nor have the main target cells or target tissues been identified. The same cytokine can be produced by multiple cell types, and the same cell can produce various cytokines. Additionally, redundancy, synergy, antagonism, and signaling cascades of cytokine signaling must be considered. Cytokines might not be associated with the diagnosis of depression according to the currently used diagnostic manuals, but rather with specific subtypes of depression, or with depressive symptoms across different psychiatric diagnoses. Therefore, the currently available diagnostic systems may not be the ideal starting point for psychiatric cytokine research.
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- Hubertus Himmerich
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Maidstone, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Immunological Medicine and Allergy, King's Health Partners, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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Wasilczuk KM, Bayer KC, Somann JP, Albors GO, Sturgis J, Lyle LT, Robinson JP, Irazoqui PP. Modulating the Inflammatory Reflex in Rats Using Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2019; 45:481-489. [PMID: 30396599 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) is linked to several chronic inflammatory diseases. Electrical vagus nerve stimulation reduces serum TNF-α levels but may cause chronic nerve damage and requires surgery. Alternatively, we proposed focused ultrasound stimulation of the vagus nerve (uVNS), which can be applied non-invasively. In this study, we induced an inflammatory response in rats using lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and collected blood to analyze the effects of uVNS on cytokine concentrations. We applied one or three 5-min pulsed focused ultrasound stimulation treatments to the vagus nerve (250 kHz, ISPPA = 3 W/cm2). Animals receiving a single ultrasound application had an average reduction in TNF-α levels of 19%, similar to the 16% reduction observed in electrically stimulated animals. With multiple applications, uVNS therapy statistically reduced serum TNF-α levels by 73% compared with control animals without any observed damage to the nerve. These findings suggest that uVNS is a suitable way to attenuate TNF-α levels.
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- Kelsey M Wasilczuk
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Purdue University Cytometry Laboratories, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Purdue University Cytometry Laboratories, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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Strzelecki D, Urban-Kowalczyk M, Wysokiński A. Serum levels of TNF-alpha in patients with chronic schizophrenia during treatment augmentation with sarcosine (results of the PULSAR study). Psychiatry Res 2018; 268:447-453. [PMID: 30130712 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Sarcosine, glycine transporter inhibitor, increases glycine levels around NMDA receptor, improving primary negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The aim of our study was to find a potential relationship between initial TNF-alpha level, its changes and schizophrenia symptoms severity, resulting from adding sarcosine to a stable antipsychotic treatment. Sixty subjects with stable schizophrenia were randomized to receive either 2 g of sarcosine or placebo and completed a 6-month, double blind, placebo-controlled study. Three patients on sarcosine and one taking placebo did not complete TNF-alpha tests, planned at the beginning, after 6 weeks and after 6 months. For clinical assessments we used PANSS and CDSS scales. No changes in TNF-alpha serum concentrations in both groups at any time-points was noted. The sarcosine group achieved significant improvement in negative symptoms, general psychopathology and total PANSS score group, however without any significant correlations between TNF-alpha levels and PANSS scores in all assessments. Positive correlations between TNF-alpha levels and CDSS score were found in the placebo group and total study group. Initial TNF-alpha concentrations cannot be used as a predictor of the improvement resulting from adding sarcosine. Sarcosine does not significantly affect TNF-alpha levels. TNF-alpha may be involved in mechanisms related to depressive symptomatology in schizophrenia.
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- Dominik Strzelecki
- Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Central Clinical Hospital, Medical University of Łódź, ul. Czechosłowacka 8/10, 92-216, Łódź, Poland.
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- Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Central Clinical Hospital, Medical University of Łódź, ul. Czechosłowacka 8/10, 92-216, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland
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Murdock KW, LeRoy AS, Fagundes CP. Inhibition is associated with metabolic syndrome and depression through inflammation. Stress Health 2018; 34:457-461. [PMID: 29602200 DOI: 10.1002/smi.2808] [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: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Inhibition is the ability to stop one's self from responding, or paying attention, to tempting/distracting stimuli or thoughts. Those with poor inhibition are at greater risk of depression and a variety of diseases of older adulthood than those with better inhibition. Inflammation may be a mechanism underlying these links. A total of 840 participants from the Midlife in the United States study completed a neuropsychological measure of inhibition, a self-report measure of depressive symptoms, and a blood draw. Results indicated that poor inhibition was associated with high interleukin-6 (IL-6). Inhibition was indirectly associated with metabolic syndrome incidence and depressive symptoms through IL-6. Findings suggest that IL-6 may be a mechanism linking inhibition with metabolic syndrome and depression.
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- Kyle W Murdock
- Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Role of Adiponectin in Central Nervous System Disorders. Neural Plast 2018; 2018:4593530. [PMID: 30150999 PMCID: PMC6087588 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4593530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Adiponectin, the most abundant plasma adipokine, plays an important role in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism. Adiponectin also possesses insulin-sensitizing, anti-inflammatory, angiogenic, and vasodilatory properties which may influence central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Although initially not thought to cross the blood-brain barrier, adiponectin enters the brain through peripheral circulation. In the brain, adiponectin signaling through its receptors, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2, directly influences important brain functions such as energy homeostasis, hippocampal neurogenesis, and synaptic plasticity. Overall, based on its central and peripheral actions, recent evidence indicates that adiponectin has neuroprotective, antiatherogenic, and antidepressant effects. However, these findings are not without controversy as human observational studies report differing correlations between plasma adiponectin levels and incidence of CNS disorders. Despite these controversies, adiponectin is gaining attention as a potential therapeutic target for diverse CNS disorders, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Evidence regarding the emerging role for adiponectin in these disorders is discussed in the current review.
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Ghosh S, Pathak S, Sonawat HM, Sharma S, Sengupta A. Metabolomic changes in vertebrate host during malaria disease progression. Cytokine 2018; 112:32-43. [PMID: 30057363 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Metabolomics refers to top-down systems biological analysis of metabolites in biological specimens. Phenotypic proximity of metabolites makes them interesting candidates for studying biomarkers of environmental stressors such as parasitic infections. Moreover, the host-parasite interaction directly impinges upon metabolic pathways since the parasite uses the host metabolite pool as a biosynthetic resource. Malarial infection, although not recognized as a classic metabolic disorder, often leads to severe metabolic changes such as hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis. Thus, metabolomic analysis of the infection has become an invaluable tool for promoting a better understanding of the host-parasite interaction and for the development of novel therapeutics. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge obtained from metabolomic studies of malarial infection in rodent models and human patients. Metabolomic analysis of experimental rodent malaria has provided significant insights into the mechanisms of disease progression including utilization of host resources by the parasite, sexual dimorphism in metabolic phenotypes, and cellular changes in host metabolism. Moreover, these studies also provide proof of concept for prediction of cerebral malaria. On the other hand, metabolite analysis of patient biofluids generates extensive data that could be of use in identifying biomarkers of infection severity and in monitoring disease progression. Through the use of metabolomic datasets one hopes to assess crucial infection-specific issues such as clinical severity, drug resistance, therapeutic targets, and biomarkers. Also discussed are nascent or newly emerging areas of metabolomics such as pre-erythrocytic stages of the infection and the host immune response. This review is organized in four broad sections-methodologies for metabolomic analysis, rodent infection models, studies of human clinical specimens, and potential of immunometabolomics. Data summarized in this review should serve as a springboard for novel hypothesis testing and lead to a better understanding of malarial infection and parasite biology.
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- Soumita Ghosh
- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 1, Homi Bhabha Road, Mumbai 400005, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 1, Homi Bhabha Road, Mumbai 400005, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 1, Homi Bhabha Road, Mumbai 400005, India
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Sharifi A, Vahedi H, Nedjat S, Mohamadkhani A, Hosseinzadeh Attar MJ. Vitamin D Decreases Beck Depression Inventory Score in Patients with Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Diet Suppl 2018; 16:541-549. [DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2018.1472168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Amrollah Sharifi
- Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (GRCGH), Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GOUMS), Gorgan, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Center, Digestive Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics department, School of Public Health, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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