Therapeutic Efficacy of Intranasal <i>N</i>-Acetyl-L-Cysteine with Cell-Penetrating Peptide-Modified Polymer Micelles on Neuropathic Pain in Partial Sciatic Nerve Ligation Mice by Hiroshi Nango, Ai Takahashi, Naoto Suzuki, Takumi Kurano, Saia Sakamoto, Taiki Nagatomo, Toyofumi Suzuki, Takanori Kanazawa, Yasuhiro Kosuge, Hiroko Miyagishi

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: We previously demonstrated that the intranasal administration of cell-penetrating Tat peptide-modified carrier, PEG-PCL-Tat, improves drug delivery to the central nervous system. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of the post-onset intranasal administration of <i>N</i>-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) combined with PEG-PCL-Tat (NAC/PPT) for neuropathic pain. …”
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Clinical and Imaging Features of Familial and Sporadic Multiple Sclerosis by Kamal AmirAshjei Asalemi, Alia Saberi, Amirreza Ghayeghran, Sima Fallah Arzpeyma, Sharareh Eskandarieh, Mohammad Ali Sahraian, Hamidreza Hatamian, Kasra Sarlak, Negin Ashoori, Nima Broomand Lomer

“…Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurodegenerative disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). While most cases are sporadic, familial MS (FMS) constitutes approximately 12.6% of the MS population and is characterized by affected family members. …”
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Role of SOCS2 in the Regulation of Immune Response and Development of the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Allysson Cramer, Bruno Cabral de Lima Oliveira, Paulo Gaio Leite, David Henrique Rodrigues, Fatima Brant, Lisia Esper, Pollyana Maria Oliveira Pimentel, Rafael Machado Rezende, Milene Alvarenga Rachid, Antonio Lucio Teixeira, Ana Maria Caetano Faria, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Fabiana Simão Machado

“…Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE) is the most widely used animal model for the study of MS. …”
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Functional and Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Cognitive Tests and Plasma Neurofilament Light Chain Levels by Elina Polunosika, Joel Simren, Arta Akmene, Nikita Klimovskis, Kaj Blennow, Daina Pastare, Henrik Zetterberg, Renars Erts, Guntis Karelis

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. The disease can manifest and progress with both physical and cognitive symptoms, affecting the patient’s daily activities. …”
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Research trends in glioma chemoradiotherapy resistance: a bibliometric analysis (2003–2023) by Shishi Yu, Jinya Wu, Yuan Jing, Ping Lin, Lang Lang, Yifan Xiong, Wangzhong Chen, Wenhua Liu, Changpeng Sun, Yuntao Lu

“…BackgroundGlioma is the most aggressive primary malignant tumor of the central nervous system, characterized by high recurrence rates and resistance to chemoradiotherapy, making therapeutic resistance a major challenge in neuro-oncology. …”
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Single Exposure to Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Causes Biphasic Opening of the Blood-Brain Barrier Through Secondary Mechanisms by Tasneem A. Arsiwala, Kathryn E. Blethen, Cullen P. Wolford, Geoffrey L. Pecar, Dhruvi M. Panchal, Brooke N. Kielkowski, Peng Wang, Manish Ranjan, Jeffrey S. Carpenter, Victor Finomore, Ali Rezai, Paul R. Lockman

“…Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LiFUS), paired with microbubbles is a promising, non-invasive technique for transiently opening the BBB, allowing enhanced drug delivery to the central nervous system (CNS). However, the downstream physiological effects following BBB opening, particularly secondary responses, are not well understood. …”
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Biological sex, microglial signaling pathways, and radiation exposure shape cortical proteomic profiles and behavior in mice by Alexandra O. Strohm, Sadie Oldfield, Eric Hernady, Carl J. Johnston, Brian Marples, M. Kerry O'Banion, Ania K. Majewska

“…Experiments in rodent models show that these adverse neurological effects are in part due to functional changes in microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system. Increasing evidence suggests that experimental manipulation of microglial signaling can regulate radiation-induced changes in the brain and behavior. …”
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IDH-mutant gliomas in children and adolescents - from biology to clinical trials by Louise Evans, Sarah Trinder, Sarah Trinder, Andrew Dodgshun, Andrew Dodgshun, David D. Eisenstat, David D. Eisenstat, David D. Eisenstat, James R. Whittle, James R. Whittle, James R. Whittle, Jordan R. Hansford, Jordan R. Hansford, Jordan R. Hansford, Santosh Valvi, Santosh Valvi, Santosh Valvi

“…Gliomas account for nearly 30% of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors in children and adolescents and young adults (AYA), contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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The Real-World Clinical Outcomes of Heavily Pretreated HER2+ and HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan at a Single Centre by Anna-Maria Lazaratos, Matthew Dankner, Aalya Hamouda, Soumaya Labidi, Victor Cohen, Lawrence Panasci, Jennifer E. Friedmann, François Patenaude, Cristiano Ferrario, Mark Basik, April A. N. Rose, Parvaneh Fallah

“…Of these, 15 patients had classically defined HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer, 4 of whom had active central nervous system (CNS) metastases. A total of 23 patients had HER2-low breast cancer, 2 of whom had active CNS disease. …”
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Survey of medication history of patients with stroke after discharge from an acute hospital ward: a case series study by Yuko Fukuda, Risa Ito, Misaki Kakihana, Tsutomu Takahashi, Tetsuji Kanemoto, Toshiyuki Sahara, Masahiko Tsujikawa, Mitsuko Onda

“…Based on the medicinal efficacy classification, four patients treated with other blood and body fluids-related agents (antiplatelet drugs), three patients treated with agents for hyperlipidemia (statins), two patients with agents for peptic ulcers, two patients with vasodilators, one patient treated with antihypertensives, and one patient with other agents affecting digestive organs (antiemetic agents that acts on the central nervous system) had discrepancies. Furthermore, discrepancies in medication discontinuation or reduction recommended by a stroke specialist, which may increase the risk of stroke recurrence, were identified in five patients (seven drugs: four antiplatelet drugs and three statins). …”
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Functional differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells exhibiting electrophysiological activity by B. Pardo-Rodríguez, A. M. Baraibar, I. Manero-Roig, J. Luzuriaga, J. Salvador-Moya, Y. Polo, R. Basanta-Torres, F. Unda, S. Mato, Gaskon Ibarretxe, Jose Ramon Pineda

“…Abstract Background and aim Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) constitute a promising alternative for central nervous system (CNS) cell therapy. Unlike other human stem cells, hDPSCs can be differentiated, without genetic modification, to neural cells that secrete neuroprotective factors. …”
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Elimination of olfactory sensory neurons by zinc sulfate inoculation prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection of the brain in K18-hACE2 transgenic mice by Ji-Hun Lee, Eun-Seon Yoo, Na-Won Kim, Won-Yong Shim, Han-Bi Jeong, Dong-Hyun Kim, Young-Jun Park, Sun-Min Seo, Jun-Won Yun, Jun Won Park, Kang-Seuk Choi, Ho-Young Lee, Jun-Young Seo, Ki Taek Nam, Je Kyung Seong, Yang-Kyu Choi

“…The neurotropic nature of SARS-CoV-2 remains undisclosed, though researchers are proposing hypotheses on how the virus is transmitted to the central nervous system. One of the prevailing hypotheses is that SARS-CoV-2 travels through the olfactory nerve system via the olfactory epithelium (OE). …”
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Cell-specific transcriptional signatures of vascular cells in Alzheimer’s disease: perspectives, pathways, and therapeutic directions by Soumilee Chaudhuri, Minyoung Cho, Julia C. Stumpff, Paula J. Bice, Özkan İş, Nilüfer Ertekin-Taner, Andrew J. Saykin, Kwangsik Nho

“…Abbreviations: AD, Alzheimer's disease; NVU, Neurovascular unit; CNS, Central Nervous System.…”
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Assessing in-vitro models for microglial development and fetal programming: a critical review by Steven Schepanski, Steven Schepanski, Gonza B. Ngoumou, Gonza B. Ngoumou, Claudia Buss, Claudia Buss, Claudia Buss, Claudia Buss, Georg Seifert, Georg Seifert

“…This review evaluates in-vitro models for studying how maternal influences during pregnancy impact the development of offspring microglia, the immune cells of the central nervous system. The models examined include primary microglia cultures, microglia cell lines, iPSC-derived microglia, PBMC-induced microglia-like cells, 3D brain organoids derived from iPSCs, and Hofbauer cells. …”
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Toward autism spectrum disorders and Williams-Beuren syndrome co-occurrence condition in Tunisian patients: Genetic insights by Rim Khelifi, Afef Jelloul, Houda Ajmi, Wafa Slimani, Sarra Dimassi, Khouloud Rjiba, Manel Dardour, Moez Gribaa, Ali Saad, Soumaya Mougou-Zerelli

“…Further analysis of the extended region deletion identified a gene closely located in the deleted region, the HIP1 gene, involved in the central nervous system trafficking protein.DiscussionThe recurrent deletion in WBS, as well as the mirror duplication, may contribute to ASD development in some cases, suggesting a potential involvement of the ASD genes pathway in this region. …”
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Systemic Diseases in Patients with Congenital Aniridia: A Report from the Homburg Registry for Congenital Aniridia by Jessica Obst, Fabian N. Fries, Maryam Amini, Annamária Náray, Cristian Munteanu, Tanja Stachon, Shweta Suiwal, Neil Lagali, Berthold Seitz, Barbara Käsmann-Kellner, Nóra Szentmáry

“…Conclusions A comprehensive analysis of patients with aniridia and systemic effects reveals the complexity of this rare disorder, which goes beyond ocular symptoms and can have profound effects on metabolic balance, cardiovascular health, and the central nervous system. Therefore, early genetic diagnosis, early systemic checkup, and adequate treatment, as well as cooperation with pediatrists, neurologists, and audiologists, is suggested in congenital aniridia, which should be considered a syndrome and not an isolated ocular disease.…”
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The Role of Prenatal Exposure to Lead and Manganese in Child Cognitive Neurodevelopment at 18 Months: The Results of the Italian PHIME Cohort by Valentina Rosolen, Fabiano Barbiero, Marika Mariuz, Maria Parpinel, Luca Ronfani, Liza Vecchi Brumatti, Maura Bin, Luigi Castriotta, Francesca Valent, D’Anna Latesha Little, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Darja Mazej, Ingrid Falnoga, Milena Horvat, Fabio Barbone

“…Prenatal lead (Pb) and manganese (Mn) exposure can impair neurodevelopment, targeting the central nervous system. This study investigated the effects of prenatal exposure to Pb and Mn on neurodevelopment in children at 18 months of age, using data from 607 Italian mother–child pairs enrolled in the Northern Adriatic Cohort II (NAC-II). …”
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Fetal Spinal Cord Tissue in Mini-Guidance Channels Promotes Longitudinal Axonal Growth after Grafting into Hemisected Adult Rat Spinal Cords by Norman I. Bamber, Huaying Li, Patrick Aebischer, Xiao Ming Xu

“…Areas resembling the PNS with typical Schwann cells, as well as those resembling the central nervous system with neurons and central neuropil, were also seen. …”
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Evolution of Self-reported Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Switching from Dolutegravir/Abacavir/Lamivudine to Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide: Results from the Rand... by Barbara Rossetti, Micol Ferrara, Lucia Taramasso, Francesca Bai, Francesca Lombardi, Nicoletta Ciccarelli, Miriam Durante, Francesca Alladio, Federica Bonazza, Ilaria Rancan, Francesca Montagnani, Antonio Di Biagio, Antonella d’Arminio Monforte, Maurizio Zazzi, Massimiliano Fabbiani, for DOBINeuro study group

“…Abstract Introduction Central nervous system adverse events (AE) have been a cause of discontinuation of dolutegravir-containing therapy, especially in combination with abacavir. …”
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Redox-Modulating Capacity and Effect of Ethyl Acetate Roots and Aerial Parts Extracts from <i>Geum urbanum</i> L. on the Phenotype Inhibition of the <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> L... by Lyudmila Dimitrova, Milka Mileva, Almira Georgieva, Elina Tzvetanova, Milena Popova, Vassya Bankova, Hristo Najdenski

“…<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> is an opportunistic pathogen that causes nosocomial infections of the urinary tract, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, etc. It is possible to develop bacteremia and sepsis in immunocompromised patients. …”
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