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Afferent input differentially regulates establishment and maintenance of synapses in the mammalian retina

Scientific Reports
How afferent input shapes synaptic connections is fundamental to our understanding of cues that govern assembly of sensory circuits. In the retina, photoreceptors provide afferent visual information to second-order bipolar cells (BCs) that in turn ...
Julie Wallin, Andrew Miller, Raunak Sinha, Mrinalini Hoon   +3 more
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A critical reappraisal of the carotid sinus and carotid bulb: Distinguishing neurohistological function from vascular geometry

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
This review redefines the carotid bulb (CB) as a variable geometric dilation shaped by hemodynamics and the carotid sinus (CS) as a conserved neurohistological baroreceptor field. Distinguishing these entities clarifies a century of anatomical confusion and links geometry, neurohistology, and clinical interpretation within a unified framework ...
Răzvan Costin Tudose, Nicolae Radu, Mugurel Constantin Rusu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The petrotympanic canal (Huguier canal): Evolutionary, anatomical, and medical perspectives

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The petrotympanic canal, traditionally referred to as Civinini's or Huguier's canal, represents an anatomical passage connecting the middle ear and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Despite its early description, its structural complexity and functional significance have often been underestimated. In this study, we combined historical, anatomical,
Andrea Papini, Nicola Montemurro, Ferdinando Paternostro, Immacolata Belviso, Massimo Galli, Petra Martini, Licia Uccelli, Jacopo Moggi‐Cecchi, Gregorio Oxilia   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emergence of spontaneous assembly activity in developing neural networks without afferent input.

PLoS Computational Biology, 2018
Spontaneous activity is a fundamental characteristic of the developing nervous system. Intriguingly, it often takes the form of multiple structured assemblies of neurons. Such assemblies can form even in the absence of afferent input, for instance in the
Marcus A Triplett, Lilach Avitan, Geoffrey J Goodhill   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nerve growth factor is sufficient to cause multiple osteoarthritis‐relevant pathological features in naïve murine knee joints

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.
Objective Nerve growth factor (NGF), a key mediator of pain, is increased in osteoarthritic (OA) joints. Antibodies against NGF show analgesic effects in painful knee OA, but clinical development was stopped due to side‐effects in the joints. Knowledge about the biological effects of NGF on joint tissues is limited.
Alia M. Obeidat, Michael D. Newton, Jun Li, Baofeng Hu, Shingo Ishihara, Lindsey Lammlin, Lucas M. Junginger, Easton C. Farrell, Lai Wang, Frank C. Ko, Richard J. Miller, Carla R. Scanzello, Tristan Maerz, Rachel E. Miller, Anne‐Marie Malfait   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tolerance to Morphine-Induced Inhibition of TTX-R Sodium Channels in Dorsal Root Ganglia Neurons Is Modulated by Gut-Derived Mediators

iScience, 2018
Summary: In the clinical setting, analgesic tolerance is a primary driver of diminished pain control and opioid dose escalations. Integral to this process are primary afferent sensory neurons, the first-order components of nociceptive sensation. Here, we
Ryan A. Mischel, William L. Dewey, Hamid I. Akbarali   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Blood pressure effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP‐1 receptor agonists: Mechanisms, trial evidence and Real‐world data

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP‐1 receptor agonists modestly lower blood pressure across diverse patient populations, including those without diabetes. These effects appear largely independent of glycaemic control and offer additive value in high‐risk patients with overlapping comorbidities.
Andrej Belančić, Yusuf Ziya Sener, Marijana Vučković, Joseph Edgar Blais, Almir Fajkić, Emina Sher, Mislav Radić, Josipa Radić   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

GLP‐1 agonists and the gut microbiome: A bidirectional relationship

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonists have transformed the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, yet their interactions with the gut microbiome remain an emerging frontier in pharmacological and metabolic research.
Srinivas Kamath, Nicole S. L. Chan, Paul Joyce   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sentience in cephalopod molluscs: an updated assessment

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article evaluates the evidence for sentience – the capacity to have feelings – in cephalopod molluscs: octopus, cuttlefish, squid, and nautilus. Our framework includes eight criteria, covering both whether the animal's nervous system could support sentience and whether their behaviour indicates sentience.
Alexandra K. Schnell, Heather Browning, Andrew Crump, Charlotte C. Burn, Jonathan Birch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists in Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Bridging Hepatic and Cardiovascular Outcomes

Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.
Endogenous GLP‐1 and exogenous GLP‐1 RAs activate GLP‐1R‐expressing vagal afferents in the portal vein, projecting to the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS). This input engages brainstem–hypothalamic circuits that regulate metabolic homeostasis. Hypothalamic efferent vagal output to the liver suppresses lipogenesis, enhances triglyceride export, and ...
Gabriel Amorim Moreira Alves, Masatoki Teranishi, Rajendranandini Majumdar, Fazal Khan, Mohan Dodeja, Ana Claudia Teixeira de Castro Gonçalves Ortega, Marco Acerboni, Arosh S. Perera Molligoda Arachchige, Frank James   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source