Altered Forebrain Functional Connectivity and Neurotransmission in a Kinase-Inactive Mouse Model of Autism by Shiyu Tang PhD, Elizabeth M. Powell PhD, Wenjun Zhu MS, Fu-Sun Lo MD, Reha S. Erzurumlu PhD, Su Xu PhD

“…We employed resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging and in vivo high-resolution proton MR spectroscopy to examine neuronal connectivity and neurotransmission of wild-type, heterozygous Met–Emx1 , and fully inactive homozygous Met–Emx1 mice. …”
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Effects of Chronic Dopamine D2R Agonist Treatment and Polysialic Acid Depletion on Dendritic Spine Density and Excitatory Neurotransmission in the mPFC of Adult Rats by Esther Castillo-Gómez, Emilio Varea, José Miguel Blasco-Ibáñez, Carlos Crespo, Juan Nacher

“…Chronic treatment with D2R agonists modifies the expression of molecules implicated in neuronal structural plasticity, synaptic function, and inhibitory neurotransmission, which are also altered in schizophrenia. …”
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A critical period for paired-housing-dependent autistic-like behaviors attenuation in a prenatal valproic acid-induced male mouse model of autism by Jian-Quan Yang, Bao-Qi Yin, Chao-Hua Yang, Miao-Miao Jiang, Zhe Li

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Potential roles for vitamin D in preventing and treating impulse control disorders, behavioral addictions, and substance use disorders: A scoping review by Laya Jalilian-Khave, Razi Kitaneh, Binah Baht Ysrayl, Anna Borelli, Melissa C. Funaro, Marc N. Potenza, Gustavo A. Angarita

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Improvement of in Vivo Quantification of [I]-Iodobenzovesamicol in Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography Using Anatomic Image to Brain Atlas Nonrigid Regis... by Frederic Lamare, Joachim Mazere, Mathieu Attila, Willy Mayo, Henri De Clermont-Gallerande, Wassilios Meissner, Philippe Fernandez, Michele Allard

“…In this context, in comparison with rigid registrations, an elastic model–based registration provides the best relocation of the brain structures to the atlas for accurately quantifying cholinergic neurotransmission.…”
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Mouse-derived Synaptosomes Trypsin Cleavage Assay to Characterize Synaptic Protein Sub-localization by Jasmeet Shergill, Domenico Azarnia Tehran

“…Neurons communicate through neurotransmission at highly specialized junctions called synapses. …”
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Stress Response and Perinatal Reprogramming: Unraveling (Mal)adaptive Strategies by Laura Musazzi, Jordan Marrocco

“…Here, we discuss recent findings about stress remodeling of excitatory neurotransmission and brain morphology in animal models of behavioral stress. …”
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The GABA-Withdrawal Syndrome: A Model of Local Status Epilepticus by Carmen Silva-Barrat, Jean Champagnat, Christian Menini

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Depression as a Neuroendocrine Disorder: Emerging Neuropsychopharmacological Approaches beyond Monoamines by Mervin Chávez-Castillo, Victoria Núñez, Manuel Nava, Ángel Ortega, Milagros Rojas, Valmore Bermúdez, Joselyn Rojas-Quintero

“…Innovative pharmacological targets beyond monoamines include glutamatergic and GABAergic neurotransmission, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, various endocrine axes, as well as several neurosteroids, neuropeptides, opioids, endocannabinoids and endovanilloids. …”
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Alterations of Amino Acids and Monoamine Metabolism in Male Fmr1 Knockout Mice: A Putative Animal Model of the Human Fragile X Mental Retardation Syndrome by Michael Gruss, Katharina Braun

“…The results presented here provide the first evidence that lack of FMRP expression in FMRP knockout mice is accompanied by age-dependent, region-specific alterations in neurotransmission.…”
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Differential gene expression during recall of behaviorally conditioned immune enhancement in rats: a pilot study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] by Marcus Picard-Mareau, Markus Rueckels

“…Data obtained from spleen showed a strong upregulation of immunomodulatory genes, chemo-/cytokines and glutamatergic/cholinergic neurotransmission related genes, as also confirmed by increased chemokine and ACTH levels in plasma. …”
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Ion Channels and Zinc: Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity and Neurodegeneration by Deborah R. Morris, Cathy W. Levenson

“…Ionotropic glutamate receptors, such as NMDA, AMPA and kainate receptors, are ligand-gated ion channels that mediate much of the excitatory neurotransmission in the brain. Not only do these receptors bind glutamate, but they are also regulated by and facilitate the postsynaptic uptake of the trace metal zinc. …”
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Fatigue in Liver Disease: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management by Mark G Swain

“…Specifically, experimental findings suggest that fatigue associated with liver disease likely occurs as a result of changes in neurotransmission within the brain. In conclusion, a reasonable approach to help guide in the management of the fatigued patient with liver disease is presented.…”
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Gastrointestinal myofibroblasts: role in regulation of physiological activity and reparation of gastro-intestinal tract by E. F. Barinov, O. N. Sulayeva

“…Intestinal myofibroblasts are pacemakers for smooth myocytes of GIT, they modulate neurotransmission, participate in modulation of immune response, playing a critical role in reparation of erosions and ulcers of GIT.…”
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Enhancing NMDA Receptor Function: Recent Progress on Allosteric Modulators by Lulu Yao, Qiang Zhou

“…The N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) are subtype glutamate receptors that play important roles in excitatory neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity. Their hypo- or hyperactivation are proposed to contribute to the genesis or progression of various brain diseases, including stroke, schizophrenia, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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The Effect of Glucocorticoid and Glucocorticoid Receptor Interactions on Brain, Spinal Cord, and Glial Cell Plasticity by Kathryn M. Madalena, Jessica K. Lerch

“…Stress/GCs induce structural plasticity in neurons, Schwann cells, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes as well as affect neurotransmission by changing the release and reuptake of glutamate. …”
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Cell Secretion: Current Structural and Biochemical Insights by Saurabh Trikha, Elizabeth C. Lee, Aleksandar M. Jeremic

“…Essential physiological functions in eukaryotic cells, such as release of hormones and digestive enzymes, neurotransmission, and intercellular signaling, are all achieved by cell secretion. …”
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Pathogenesis of Hepatic Encephalopathy by Irena Ciećko-Michalska, Małgorzata Szczepanek, Agnieszka Słowik, Tomasz Mach

“…The brain-blood barrier disturbances, changes in neurotransmission, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, GABA-ergic or benzodiazepine pathway abnormalities, manganese neurotoxicity, brain energetic disturbances, and brain blood flow abnormalities are considered to be involved in the development of hepatic encephalopathy. …”
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The Adenosinergic System in Diabetic Retinopathy by J. Vindeirinho, A. R. Santiago, C. Cavadas, A. F. Ambrósio, P. F. Santos

“…The adenosinergic system is widely regarded as a significant modulator of neurotransmission and the inflammatory response, through the actions of the four types of adenosine receptors (A1R, A2AR, A2BR, and A3R), and thus could be revealed as a potential player in the events unfolding in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. …”
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Recent Advances in Methamphetamine Neurotoxicity Mechanisms and Its Molecular Pathophysiology by Shaobin Yu, Ling Zhu, Qiang Shen, Xue Bai, Xuhui Di

“…Many of these effects result from acute increases in dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission. Subsequent to these acute effects, METH produces persistent damage to dopamine and serotonin release in nerve terminals, gliosis, and apoptosis. …”
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