The emerging role of the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in the modulation of pain perception

N Cappoli, E Tabolacci, P Aceto, CD Russo - Journal of neuroimmunology, 2020 - Elsevier
The brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a crucial neuromodulator in pain
transmission both in peripheral and central nervous system (CNS). Despite evidence of a …

Artificial cells drive neural differentiation

ÖD Toparlak, J Zasso, S Bridi, MD Serra, P Macchi… - Science …, 2020 - science.org
We report the construction of artificial cells that chemically communicate with mammalian
cells under physiological conditions. The artificial cells respond to the presence of a small …

Neuroinflammation, memory, and depression: new approaches to hippocampal neurogenesis

A Wu, J Zhang - Journal of Neuroinflammation, 2023 - Springer
As one of most common and severe mental disorders, major depressive disorder (MDD)
significantly increases the risks of premature death and other medical conditions for patients …

[HTML][HTML] Brain-derived neurotrophic factor: three ligands, many actions

BL Hempstead - Transactions of the American Clinical and …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a member of a family of neurotrophins which
include nerve growth factor, neurotrophin 3, and neurotrophin 4. Studies over the last three …

Evolution of neuroplasticity in response to physical activity in old age: the case for dancing

P Müller, K Rehfeld, M Schmicker… - Frontiers in aging …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
From animal research, it is known that combining physical activity with sensory enrichment
has stronger and longer-lasting effects on the brain than either treatment alone. For humans …

[HTML][HTML] Systematic optimization of an engineered hydrogel allows for selective control of human neural stem cell survival and differentiation after transplantation in the …

P Moshayedi, LR Nih, IL Llorente, AR Berg… - Biomaterials, 2016 - Elsevier
Stem cell therapies have shown promise in promoting recovery in stroke but have been
limited by poor cell survival and differentiation. We have developed a hyaluronic acid (HA) …

[HTML][HTML] Pyrethroids and developmental neurotoxicity-A critical review of epidemiological studies and supporting mechanistic evidence

HR Andersen, A David, C Freire, MF Fernández… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Pyrethroid metabolites are widely detectable in urine from the general
population, including pregnant women and children. Pyrethroids are neurotoxic and …

[HTML][HTML] The opioid system in depression

LA Jelen, JM Stone, AH Young, MA Mehta - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2022 - Elsevier
Opioid receptors are widely distributed throughout the brain and play an essential role in
modulating aspects of human mood, reward, and well-being. Accumulating evidence …

Stress induced microglial activation contributes to depression

B Li, W Yang, T Ge, Y Wang, R Cui - Pharmacological research, 2022 - Elsevier
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating neuropsychological disorder, which has
caused serious health and socio-economic burdens worldwide. A growing body of evidence …

Neural stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative disorders: the role of neurotrophic support

SE Marsh, M Blurton-Jones - Neurochemistry international, 2017 - Elsevier
Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and
Huntington's disease currently affect tens of millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, as …