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In vivo functional diversity of midbrain dopamine neurons within identified axonal projections

bioRxiv, 2019
The functional diversity of midbrain dopamine (DA) neurons ranges across multiple scales, from differences in intrinsic properties and synaptic connectivity to selective task engagement in behaving animals.
N. Farassat, K. Costa, Stefan Albert, L. Kovacheva, Josef Shin, Mahalakshmi Somayaji, Gaby Schneider, J. Roeper   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Metformin Restores Mitochondrial Function and Neurogenesis in POLG Patient‐Derived Brain Organoids

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Patient‐derived POLG‐mutant cortical organoids reveal neuronal subtype‐specific mitochondrial and synaptic defects, with dopaminergic neurons most affected. Metformin treatment restores neuronal identity, mitochondrial function, and excitability, increased mtDNA maintenance, and reprogrammed metabolism via TCA and redox pathways.
Zhuoyuan Zhang, Tsering Yangzom, Ning Lu, Shenglong Deng, Xianglu Xiao, Guang Yang, Kristina Xiao Liang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strength of Ventral Tegmental Area Connections With Left Caudate Nucleus Is Related to Conflict Monitoring

Frontiers in Psychology, 2020
Successful learning requires the control of attention to monitor performance and compare actual versus expected outcomes. Neural activity in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) has been linked to attention control in animals.
Ping C. Mamiya, Todd Richards, Neva M. Corrigan, Patricia K. Kuhl   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Regional microglia are transcriptionally distinct but similarly exacerbate neurodegeneration in a culture model of Parkinson\u27s disease. [PDF]

, 2018
BACKGROUND: Parkinson\u27s disease (PD) is characterized by selective degeneration of dopaminergic (DA) neurons of the substantia nigra pars compacta (SN) while neighboring ventral tegmental area (VTA) DA neurons are relatively spared.
Cai, Jingli, Iacovitti, Lorraine, Kostuk, Eric Wildon   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Cortico‐Striatal‐Midbrain Circuit Dysregulation Underlying MK‐801 Induced Impulsivity and the Ameliorative Effects of SEP

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Impulsivity is a symptom across multiple psychiatric disorders, yet its neural basis remains elusive. This study shows that the NMDAR antagonist MK‐801 elevates dopamine release and disrupts neuronal selectivity in the nucleus accumbens, leading to impulsive behavior.
Xueru Wang, Qinyu Li, Zijie Li, Xuejiao Wang, Hui Yuan, Pingting Yang, Ling Qin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isthmus-to-midbrain transformation in the absence of midbrain-hindbrain organizer activity [PDF]

Development, 2003
In zebrafish acerebellar (ace) embryos, because of a point mutation in fgf8, the isthmic constriction containing the midbrain-hindbrain boundary (MHB) organizer fails to form. The mutants lack cerebellar development by morphological criteria, and they appear to have an enlarged tectum, showing no obvious reduction in the tissue mass at the dorsal ...
József, Jászai, Frank, Reifers, Alexander, Picker, Tobias, Langenberg, Michael, Brand   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Cryopreserved Human Otic Neuronal Spheroids Self‐assemble for Functional Connectivity Analysis and Long‐term Ototoxicity Evaluation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study establishes a robust and reproducible protocol for generating human otic neuronal spheroids (hONS) from cryopreserved hPSC‐derived pre‐placodal ectoderm cells. These hONS further differentiate into functional SGN‐like neurons, which extend neurite projections toward both murine hair cells and human cortical organoids, thereby forming ...
Gaoying Sun, Yukai Wang, Man Wang, Xinyue Wang, Mingming Tang, Da Li, Jianhuan Qi, Xue Wang, Shujuan Sun, Lei Chen, Weibin An, Ligang Kong, Anqi Suo, Haibo Wang, Wenwen Liu, Lei Xu   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

NDST3‐Induced Epigenetic Reprogramming Reverses Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
NDST3‐mediated epigenetic reprogramming revitalizes neuronal circuits in the substantia nigra and striatum to halt dopaminergic neuron degeneration and restore motor function in Parkinson's disease models. This strategy promotes neuronal maintenance and functional recovery, highlighting NDST3's therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders ...
Yujung Chang, Yongwoo Na, Hyeonjoo Im, Garam Yang, Seungseon Yang, Hyun Soo Shim, Chunggoo Kim, GyeungYun Kim, Hyeok Ju Park, Hee Young Kim, Seung Eun Lee, Wonwoong Lee, Yoon Ha, Sungho Park, Jieun Kim, Won‐Young Cho, Woong Sun, Jong‐Seo Kim, Junsang Yoo   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution of choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) immunoreactivity in the brain of the teleost cyprinus carpio [PDF]

, 2018
Cholinergic systems play a role in basic cerebral functions and its dysfunction is associated with deficit in neurodegenerative disease. Mechanisms involved in human brain diseases, are often approached by using fish models, especially cyprinids, given ...
Casini, Arianna, Cioni, Carla, Toni, Mattia, Vaccaro, Rosa   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

NAD⁺ Reduction in Glutamatergic Neurons Induces Lipid Catabolism and Neuroinflammation in the Brain via SARM1

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
NAD⁺ homeostasis maintains neuronal integrity through opposing actions of NMNAT2 and SARM1. Loss of NMNAT2 in glutamatergic neurons reprograms cortical metabolism from glucose to lipid catabolism, depletes lipid stores, and triggers inflammation and neurodegeneration.
Zhen‐Xian Niou, Sen Yang, Andrea Enriquez, Nino A. Espinas, Anoosha Sri, Caliel D. Hines, Jason M. Tennessen, Chia‐Shan Wu, Jui‐Yen Huang, Hui‐Chen Lu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source