Anxiety disorder is a major symptom of autism spectrum disorder(ASD)with a comorbidity rate of~40%.However,the neural mechanisms of the emergence of anxiety in ASD remain unclear.In our study,we found that hyperactivi...Anxiety disorder is a major symptom of autism spectrum disorder(ASD)with a comorbidity rate of~40%.However,the neural mechanisms of the emergence of anxiety in ASD remain unclear.In our study,we found that hyperactivity of basolateral amygdala(BLA)pyramidal neurons(PNs)in Shank3 InsG3680 knock-in(InsG3680+/+)mice is involved in the development of anxiety.Electrophysiological results also showed increased excitatory input and decreased inhibitory input in BLA PNs.Chemogenetic inhibition of the excitability of PNs in the BLA rescued the anxiety phenotype of InsG3680+/+mice.Further study found that the diminished control of the BLA by medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC)and optogenetic activation of the mPFC-BLA pathway also had a rescue effect,which increased the feedforward inhibition of the BLA.Taken together,our results suggest that hyperactivity of the BLA and alteration of the mPFC-BLA circuitry are involved in anxiety in InsG3680+/+mice.展开更多
Dear Editor,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS)has emerged as a promising therapeutic tool for various neurological and psychiatric conditions[1-3].However,despite its potential benefits,TMS is not without its disc...Dear Editor,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS)has emerged as a promising therapeutic tool for various neurological and psychiatric conditions[1-3].However,despite its potential benefits,TMS is not without its discomfort issues[4,5],which are mainly related to target location,stimulus intensity,and treatment duration.The discomfort associated with TMS arises from several factors,including the physical sensations experienced during the procedure and potential adverse effects on the scalp and surrounding tissues.展开更多
Dear Editor,SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic,leading to more than 774 million cases and 7,037,007 deaths by March 2024(World Health Organization,http://covid19.who.int/).Despite effective trea...Dear Editor,SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic,leading to more than 774 million cases and 7,037,007 deaths by March 2024(World Health Organization,http://covid19.who.int/).Despite effective treatments,15%-20%of patients experience long-term symptoms,such as breathlessness,fatigue,depression,and cognitive impairment,which are often linked to an excessive immune response[1].All variants of the virus(α,,,Omicron,and BA.1),which can potentially access the brain via the olfactory mucosa,have been found in the brains of Syrian hamsters,triggering inflammation and demonstrating axonal travel[2].展开更多
Cancer-induced bone pain(CIBP)is a type of ongoing or breakthrough pain caused by a primary bone tumor or bone metastasis.CIBP constitutes a specific pain state with distinct characteristics;however,it shares similari...Cancer-induced bone pain(CIBP)is a type of ongoing or breakthrough pain caused by a primary bone tumor or bone metastasis.CIBP constitutes a specific pain state with distinct characteristics;however,it shares similarities with inflammatory and neuropathic pain.At present,although various therapies have been developed for this condition,complete relief from CIBP in patients with cancer is yet to be achieved.Hence,it is urgent to study the mechanism underlying CIBP to develop efficient analgesic drugs.Herein,we focused on the peripheral mechanism associated with the initiation of CIBP,which involves tissue injury in the bone and changes in the tumor microenvironment(TME)and dorsal root ganglion.The nerve–cancer and cancer–immunocyte cross-talk in the TME creates circumstances that promote tumor growth and metastasis,ultimately leading to CIBP.The peripheral mechanism of CIBP and current treatments as well as potential therapeutic targets are discussed in this review.展开更多
Early-life stress(ELS)refers to a period of environmental/social deprivation,physica l,sexual or emotional abuse,neglect,severe and/or chronic trauma in the prenatal/early postnatal stage,which is closely related to m...Early-life stress(ELS)refers to a period of environmental/social deprivation,physica l,sexual or emotional abuse,neglect,severe and/or chronic trauma in the prenatal/early postnatal stage,which is closely related to many adverse psychiatric disorders later in life,such as depressive disorder,substance abuse,dysthymia,panic,anxiety,and suicidal behavior in adulthood(Waters and Gould,2022).展开更多
目的筛选能够在功能性核磁共振造影(functional magnetic resonance imaging,fMRI)上稳定激活Wernicke区的汉语听觉任务刺激模式。方法选用正常右利手中国汉族人10例,采用组块设计,应用西门子SONATA1.5TMRI分别进行不同的汉语语言听觉...目的筛选能够在功能性核磁共振造影(functional magnetic resonance imaging,fMRI)上稳定激活Wernicke区的汉语听觉任务刺激模式。方法选用正常右利手中国汉族人10例,采用组块设计,应用西门子SONATA1.5TMRI分别进行不同的汉语语言听觉刺激任务下的脑功能成像,汉语语言听觉刺激任务分2组:词汇理解组、段落理解组。同时以音乐组作为单纯听觉刺激对照。图像资料经处理后获得脑区激活图。结果音乐组可见双侧颞横回激活,激活以右侧颞叶为主;词汇理解组与段落理解组10例均可见以左颞叶为主的激活(Wernicke区),其中段落理解组激活信号更加强烈,时间-信号强度动态曲线稳定。结论汉语的段落理解任务可以作为临床观察fMRI中激活Wernicke区的听觉语言任务刺激模式。展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31970902,U22A20306,and 3192010300)the Municipal Administration of Hospitals Incubating Program(PZ2023009)+1 种基金the Key-Area R&D Program of Guangdong Province(2019B030335001)the Autism Research Special Fund of Zhejiang Foundation for Disabled Persons(2022003).
文摘Anxiety disorder is a major symptom of autism spectrum disorder(ASD)with a comorbidity rate of~40%.However,the neural mechanisms of the emergence of anxiety in ASD remain unclear.In our study,we found that hyperactivity of basolateral amygdala(BLA)pyramidal neurons(PNs)in Shank3 InsG3680 knock-in(InsG3680+/+)mice is involved in the development of anxiety.Electrophysiological results also showed increased excitatory input and decreased inhibitory input in BLA PNs.Chemogenetic inhibition of the excitability of PNs in the BLA rescued the anxiety phenotype of InsG3680+/+mice.Further study found that the diminished control of the BLA by medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC)and optogenetic activation of the mPFC-BLA pathway also had a rescue effect,which increased the feedforward inhibition of the BLA.Taken together,our results suggest that hyperactivity of the BLA and alteration of the mPFC-BLA circuitry are involved in anxiety in InsG3680+/+mice.
基金supported by STI2030-Major Projects(2021ZD0200200)the Key Collaborative Research Program of the Alliance of International Science Organizations(ANSO-CR-KP-2022-10)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(82151307,82202253,and 31620103905)the Science Frontier Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(QYZDJ-SSW-SMC019).
文摘Dear Editor,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS)has emerged as a promising therapeutic tool for various neurological and psychiatric conditions[1-3].However,despite its potential benefits,TMS is not without its discomfort issues[4,5],which are mainly related to target location,stimulus intensity,and treatment duration.The discomfort associated with TMS arises from several factors,including the physical sensations experienced during the procedure and potential adverse effects on the scalp and surrounding tissues.
基金sponsored by the National Key Research&Development Program of China(2022YFC3602700 and 2022YFC3602702)the Science and Technology Innovation 2030-Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Project(2021ZD0201301)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32170688 and 82172109)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX01),and ZJLab.
文摘Dear Editor,SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic,leading to more than 774 million cases and 7,037,007 deaths by March 2024(World Health Organization,http://covid19.who.int/).Despite effective treatments,15%-20%of patients experience long-term symptoms,such as breathlessness,fatigue,depression,and cognitive impairment,which are often linked to an excessive immune response[1].All variants of the virus(α,,,Omicron,and BA.1),which can potentially access the brain via the olfactory mucosa,have been found in the brains of Syrian hamsters,triggering inflammation and demonstrating axonal travel[2].
基金supported by the Zhongshan-Fudan Joint Innovation Center,Zhongshan,Guangdong Province,China(528437)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82271258,82271248,82204830,81971056)+1 种基金Innovative Research Team of High-level Local Universities in Shanghai,Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX01)ZJ Lab,Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Technology.
文摘Cancer-induced bone pain(CIBP)is a type of ongoing or breakthrough pain caused by a primary bone tumor or bone metastasis.CIBP constitutes a specific pain state with distinct characteristics;however,it shares similarities with inflammatory and neuropathic pain.At present,although various therapies have been developed for this condition,complete relief from CIBP in patients with cancer is yet to be achieved.Hence,it is urgent to study the mechanism underlying CIBP to develop efficient analgesic drugs.Herein,we focused on the peripheral mechanism associated with the initiation of CIBP,which involves tissue injury in the bone and changes in the tumor microenvironment(TME)and dorsal root ganglion.The nerve–cancer and cancer–immunocyte cross-talk in the TME creates circumstances that promote tumor growth and metastasis,ultimately leading to CIBP.The peripheral mechanism of CIBP and current treatments as well as potential therapeutic targets are discussed in this review.
基金supported by grants from the Agencia Nacional de Promoción Cientifica y Tecnológica[PICT2731,PICT 1506]The University of Buenos Aires[20020170100392BA]Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Técnicas[PIP 0630],Argentina。
文摘Early-life stress(ELS)refers to a period of environmental/social deprivation,physica l,sexual or emotional abuse,neglect,severe and/or chronic trauma in the prenatal/early postnatal stage,which is closely related to many adverse psychiatric disorders later in life,such as depressive disorder,substance abuse,dysthymia,panic,anxiety,and suicidal behavior in adulthood(Waters and Gould,2022).
文摘目的筛选能够在功能性核磁共振造影(functional magnetic resonance imaging,fMRI)上稳定激活Wernicke区的汉语听觉任务刺激模式。方法选用正常右利手中国汉族人10例,采用组块设计,应用西门子SONATA1.5TMRI分别进行不同的汉语语言听觉刺激任务下的脑功能成像,汉语语言听觉刺激任务分2组:词汇理解组、段落理解组。同时以音乐组作为单纯听觉刺激对照。图像资料经处理后获得脑区激活图。结果音乐组可见双侧颞横回激活,激活以右侧颞叶为主;词汇理解组与段落理解组10例均可见以左颞叶为主的激活(Wernicke区),其中段落理解组激活信号更加强烈,时间-信号强度动态曲线稳定。结论汉语的段落理解任务可以作为临床观察fMRI中激活Wernicke区的听觉语言任务刺激模式。
