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Inhibition of SCD1 attenuates neuroinflammation and brain injury after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion 抑制SCD1可减轻脑缺血再灌注后的神经炎症和脑损伤。
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2025.111693
Shuangkai Li , Xiang Li Jr , Lu Peng , Haojie Ding , Xuan Shi , Jiale Liu , Haiying Li , Jianguo Xu , Qing Sun
Neuroinflammation mediated by microglial hyperactivation represents a pivotal pathological mechanism exacerbating neuronal damage following cerebral ischemia. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1), the rate-limiting enzyme in monounsaturated fatty acid synthesis, plays a crucial regulatory role in metabolic and inflammatory processes. However, its specific function in post-ischemic neuroinflammation remains incompletely understood. This study found that SCD1 was highly expressed in the penumbra region following middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) in mice. Then, we systematically evaluated the role of SCD1 in regulating neuroinflammation after cerebral ischemia–reperfusion and explored its underlying mechanisms through administrating SCD1-specific inhibitor CAY10566. Results showed that CAY10566 significantly reduced level of pro-inflammatory cytokines and infarct volume after cerebral ischemia–reperfusion. Furthermore,suppression of SCD1 also alleviated neuronal apoptosis and improved cognitive and motor functions after ischemic stroke Mechanistically, the modulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway by SCD1 may involve the participation of TNFR1. Collectively, these findings suggested that the SCD1 may serve as a critical checkpoint regulating NF-κB signaling in cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury. Targeting SCD1 may represent a promising therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke.
小胶质细胞过度激活介导的神经炎症是脑缺血后神经元损伤加重的关键病理机制。硬脂酰辅酶a去饱和酶1 (SCD1)是单不饱和脂肪酸合成的限速酶,在代谢和炎症过程中起着重要的调节作用。然而,其在缺血后神经炎症中的具体功能仍不完全清楚。本研究发现SCD1在小鼠大脑中动脉闭塞/再灌注(MCAO/R)后的半暗区高表达。然后,我们系统地评估了SCD1在脑缺血再灌注后神经炎症调节中的作用,并通过给药SCD1特异性抑制剂CAY10566探索其潜在机制。结果显示,CAY10566显著降低脑缺血再灌注后的促炎细胞因子水平和梗死体积。此外,抑制SCD1还可减轻缺血性脑卒中后神经元凋亡,改善认知和运动功能。机制上,SCD1对NF-κB信号通路的调节可能涉及TNFR1的参与。综上所述,这些发现表明SCD1可能是脑缺血再灌注损伤中调节NF-κB信号通路的关键检查点。靶向SCD1可能是缺血性卒中的一种有希望的治疗策略。
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Time-dependent alterations in brain metabolites and gut microbiota following whole-brain FLASH versus conventional radiotherapy in mice 小鼠全脑闪光灯与常规放疗后脑代谢物和肠道微生物群的时间依赖性改变
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111755
Renke He , Yuhan Liu , Wenxuan Li , Shengqiang Xie , Jiayu Liu , Gang Cheng , Jianning Zhang

Purpose

This study compared the time-dependent changes in brain metabolites and gut microbiota at early and late post-irradiation stages in mice receiving conventional radiotherapy (CONV-RT) or ultra-high dose-rate FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT).

Methods

Male C57BL/6 J mice received whole-brain irradiation using CONV-RT (2 Gy/min) or X-ray-based FLASH-RT (200 Gy/s). Brain tissue and gut contents were collected on days 1, 3, 7, and 21 post-irradiation. Targeted LC–MS metabolomics profiled dynamic brain metabolite changes, and 16S rRNA sequencing characterized gut microbiota trajectories. Neuroinflammation and brain injury were assessed by immunofluorescence (microglia/astrocyte markers) and laser speckle cerebral blood flow imaging, while behavioral assays evaluated cognition and anxiety-like behaviors.

Results

Compared with CONV-RT, FLASH-RT was associated with less pronounced hippocampal microglial and astrocytic reactivity, a smaller reduction in cerebral blood flow perfusion, and attenuated radiation-associated cognitive deficits. Metabolomics revealed distinct temporal trajectories: CONV-RT showed sustained late-phase suppression of metabolic programs, whereas FLASH-RT exhibited a coordinated late-stage rebound in pathways related to amino acid/carbohydrate metabolism and synaptic neurotransmission. Mechanistically relevant metabolites linked to antioxidation, energy metabolism, and neural repair were increased under FLASH-RT, consistent with reduced neuroinflammation. Gut microbiota profiling demonstrated that FLASH-RT induced a milder and more transient dysbiosis, with faster restoration toward a Sham-like structure and enrichment of putative beneficial taxa (including Lachnospiraceae, Peptostreptococcaceae, and Dubosiella), while CONV-RT was associated with more persistent Proteobacteria/Enterobacteriaceae-related disruptions and opportunistic signatures.

Conclusion

In summary, we have innovatively explored the changes in brain metabolites and gut microbiota induced by FLASH-RT whole-brain irradiation, providing a theoretical foundation for further investigation into the mechanisms underlying FLASH-RT’s effects.
目的:本研究比较了接受常规放疗(convr - rt)或超高剂量率FLASH放疗(FLASH- rt)的小鼠在放疗后早期和晚期脑代谢物和肠道微生物群的时间依赖性变化。方法:雄性C57BL/6J小鼠采用convr - rt (2Gy/min)或基于x射线的FLASH-RT (200Gy/s)全脑照射。于照射后第1、3、7和21天收集脑组织和肠道内容物。靶向LC-MS代谢组学分析了大脑代谢物的动态变化,16S rRNA测序分析了肠道微生物群的变化轨迹。通过免疫荧光(小胶质细胞/星形胶质细胞标记物)和激光斑点脑血流成像评估神经炎症和脑损伤,而行为测试评估认知和焦虑样行为。结果:与convrt相比,FLASH-RT与较不明显的海马小胶质细胞和星形胶质细胞反应性,较小的脑血流灌注减少以及辐射相关的认知缺陷相关。代谢组学揭示了不同的时间轨迹:convr - rt表现出持续的晚期代谢程序抑制,而FLASH-RT在氨基酸/碳水化合物代谢和突触神经传递相关途径中表现出协调的晚期反弹。在FLASH-RT下,与抗氧化、能量代谢和神经修复相关的机制相关代谢物增加,与神经炎症减少一致。肠道菌群分析表明,FLASH-RT诱导了更温和、更短暂的生态失调,更快地恢复到假体样结构,并丰富了假定的有益分类群(包括毛螺杆菌科、胃链球菌科和杜波菌科),而convr - rt与更持久的变形菌门/肠杆菌科相关的破坏和机会性特征有关。综上所述,我们创新性地探索了FLASH-RT全脑照射诱导的脑代谢物和肠道微生物群的变化,为进一步研究FLASH-RT的作用机制提供了理论基础。
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Cell-type-specific reorganization of VGSCs in auditory cortex and therapeutic potential of Nav1.6 blockade for tinnitus 听觉皮层VGSCs的细胞类型特异性重组及Nav1.6阻断对耳鸣的治疗潜力
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111733
Miao Zhao , Shichu Sun , Shiqi Jing , Zifei Ma , Zihan Zhang , Yonghua Ji , Chenchen Xia , You Zhou
Neuronal hyperexcitability resulting from an inhibitory-excitatory imbalance in the primary auditory cortex (A1) is a key pathological feature of tinnitus. Voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) are crucial in regulating neuronal excitability by facilitating action potential generation and propagation. However, the specific involvement of VGSC subtypes in tinnitus-related hyperexcitability within the A1 cortex remains poorly understood. Previous studies have shown that acute and chronic salicylate administration can induce stable tinnitus in rats. In this study, we investigated the distribution and expression profiles of four VGSC subtypes (Nav1.1, Nav1.2, Nav1.3, and Nav1.6) in the A1 cortex of rats following systemic salicylate administration. Immunohistochemical staining and quantitative PCR analyses revealed dynamic and subtype-specific changes in VGSC expression. Notably, while the expression of Nav1.1 and Nav1.2 was significantly reduced in GAD67-immunoreactive GABAergic neurons, both Nav1.3 and Nav1.6 showed substantial upregulation, particularly in VGLUT2-immunoreactive glutamatergic neurons in the A1 cortex. Among these, Nav1.6 exhibited the most pronounced changes, suggesting it could be a key player in the altered excitatory-inhibitory balance observed in tinnitus. Furthermore, Nav1.6 knockout mice displayed reduced central gain enhancement following salicylate administration, further implicating Nav1.6 in tinnitus pathology. Treatment with NBI-921352, a selective Nav1.6 inhibitor, alleviated tinnitus-like behaviors induced by both acute and chronic salicylate treatments, concomitant with a suppression of salicylate-induced central gain enhancement. These findings suggest that the bidirectional regulation of VGSC subtypes contributes to tinnitus-associated excitatory-inhibitory imbalances in the A1 cortex, with Nav1.6 representing a promising therapeutic target for tinnitus.
初级听觉皮层(A1)抑制性-兴奋性失衡导致的神经元高兴奋性是耳鸣的一个关键病理特征。电压门控钠通道(VGSCs)通过促进动作电位的产生和传播,在调节神经元兴奋性方面起着至关重要的作用。然而,VGSC亚型在A1皮层中与耳鸣相关的高兴奋性的特异性参与仍然知之甚少。既往研究表明,急性和慢性给药水杨酸可诱导大鼠稳定耳鸣。在这项研究中,我们研究了四种VGSC亚型(Nav1.1、Nav1.2、Nav1.3和Nav1.6)在全身水杨酸给药后大鼠A1皮层的分布和表达谱。免疫组织化学染色和定量PCR分析显示VGSC表达的动态和亚型特异性变化。值得注意的是,在gad67免疫反应性谷氨酸能神经元中,Nav1.1和Nav1.2的表达显著降低,而Nav1.3和Nav1.6的表达则显著上调,尤其是在A1皮质的vglut2免疫反应性谷氨酸能神经元中。其中,Nav1.6表现出最明显的变化,表明它可能是耳鸣中兴奋-抑制平衡改变的关键参与者。此外,Nav1.6敲除小鼠在水杨酸给药后表现出中央增益增强减弱,进一步暗示Nav1.6与耳鸣病理有关。NBI-921352(一种选择性Nav1.6抑制剂)治疗可减轻急性和慢性水杨酸治疗诱导的耳鸣样行为,同时抑制水杨酸诱导的中枢增益增强。这些发现表明,VGSC亚型的双向调节有助于A1皮层中与耳鸣相关的兴奋-抑制性失衡,Nav1.6代表了一个有希望的耳鸣治疗靶点。
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Nerol ameliorates cognitive dysfunction in vascular dementia rats by inhibiting mitochondrial oxidative stress and reducing hippocampal senescence 橙花醇通过抑制线粒体氧化应激和减少海马衰老改善血管性痴呆大鼠的认知功能障碍。
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111753
Jing Yang , Qian-qian Niu , Na Liu , Bo Wang , Ya-jun Shen , De-sheng Liu , Xiao-wen Li , Mo-li Zhu , Qian-qian Wang , Ya-qi Guo
Vascular dementia (VaD) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion and is mainly characterized by cognitive dysfunction. This study established a VaD rat model using permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (2-VO), administered different doses of nerol for 8 weeks, and evaluated cognitive function using the Morris water maze and Y-maze tests, while systematically analyzing hippocampal neuronal structure, senescence, mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, and apoptosis-related changes. The results showed that nerol improved spatial learning, memory ability, and exploratory behavior in VaD rats, and alleviated hippocampal neuronal structural damage and dendritic degeneration. At the same time, nerol reduced the number of senescence-associated β-galactosidase–positive and TUNEL-positive cells and downregulated the expression of p53 and p21. Mechanistically, nerol inhibited NOX2/NOX4-mediated reactive oxygen species production, enhanced antioxidant capacity, stabilized mitochondrial membrane potential, and suppressed DRP1/FIS1-mediated abnormal mitochondrial fission, thereby potentially attenuating oxidative stress–related neuronal senescence and apoptosis and improving cognitive function. These findings provide experimental evidence supporting the potential therapeutic value of nerol in vascular dementia.
血管性痴呆(VaD)是一种由慢性脑灌注不足引起的神经退行性疾病,以认知功能障碍为主要特征。本研究建立永久性双侧颈总动脉闭塞(2-VO)的VaD大鼠模型,给予不同剂量的神经醇8周,通过Morris水迷宫和y迷宫测试评估认知功能,同时系统分析海马神经元结构、衰老、线粒体功能、氧化应激和细胞凋亡相关变化。结果表明,神经元醇能改善VaD大鼠的空间学习、记忆能力和探索行为,减轻海马神经元结构损伤和树突状变性。同时,橙花醇减少衰老相关β-半乳糖苷酶阳性和tunel阳性细胞的数量,下调p53和p21的表达。从机制上看,神经醇可抑制NOX2/ nox4介导的活性氧产生,增强抗氧化能力,稳定线粒体膜电位,抑制DRP1/ fis1介导的线粒体异常裂变,从而潜在地减轻氧化应激相关的神经元衰老和凋亡,改善认知功能。这些发现提供了实验证据,支持nerol对血管性痴呆的潜在治疗价值。
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Exosomal miR-381–3p derived from astrocytes targets neuronal CDK1 to resist propofol-induced neuronal damage in vitro 来自星形胶质细胞的外泌体miR-381-3p靶向神经元CDK1,体外抵抗异丙酚诱导的神经元损伤
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111743
Shengjie Hu , Yimei Lin , Jingyi Wu , Yuejiao Song , Junmei Wu , Minmin Yao , Yan Yang , Juan Guo , Changhong Miao , XiaoDan Han , Chao Liang
Propofol, a widely utilized general anesthetic, can result in developmental neurotoxicity. Previous studies suggest that astrocytes-derived exosomes (ADEs) carrying microRNAs (miRNAs), facilitating neuronal protection. Nevertheless, the underlying mechanism by which miRNAs in ADEs promoting protective effect for propofol-induced neuronal damage remains unknown. Thus, this investigation aims to explore the mechanisms that astrocytes resist propofol-induced neuron injury. Primary neurons and astrocytes were extracted from the hippocampus of mouse embryonic brain. The influence of propofol on neuronal apoptosis were evaluated utilizing a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. To analyze synaptic growth in neurons, immunofluorescence staining for the evaluation of neurite length was conducted. Differentially expressed miRNAs in primary mouse astrocytes were identified through miRNA sequencing, followed by validation using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Luciferase reporter assays, qPCR and western blotting were conducted to explore the effects of miR-381–3p on cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1) expression. We demonstrated that ADEs mitigated the neuronal damage caused by propofol. MiRNA sequencing revealed a significant upregulation of miR-381–3p within ADEs. Moreover, CDK1 was recognized as the downstream target gene of miR-381–3p. By targeting CDK1, miR-381–3p can counteract propofol-induced neuronal damage. Notably, knockdown of miR-381–3p in astrocytes distinctly diminished the neuroprotective effects of ADEs. Exosomal miR-381–3p derived from astrocytes targets neuronal CDK1 to mitigate propofol-induced neuronal damage.
异丙酚是一种广泛使用的全身麻醉剂,可导致发育性神经毒性。先前的研究表明星形胶质细胞衍生的外泌体(ADEs)携带microRNAs (miRNAs),促进神经元保护。然而,ade中mirna促进异丙酚诱导的神经元损伤保护作用的潜在机制尚不清楚。因此,本研究旨在探讨星形胶质细胞抵抗异丙酚诱导的神经元损伤的机制。从小鼠胚胎脑海马中提取原代神经元和星形胶质细胞。利用末端脱氧核苷酸转移酶dUTP缺口末端标记(TUNEL)法评估异丙酚对神经元凋亡的影响。为了分析神经元的突触生长,采用免疫荧光染色评价神经突长度。通过miRNA测序鉴定小鼠原代星形胶质细胞中差异表达的miRNA,然后使用定量聚合酶链反应(qPCR)进行验证。通过荧光素酶报告基因检测、qPCR和western blotting检测miR-381-3p对细胞周期蛋白依赖性激酶1 (cyclin-dependent kinase 1, CDK1)表达的影响。我们证明ADEs减轻了异丙酚引起的神经元损伤。MiRNA测序显示,ADEs中miR-381-3p显著上调。此外,CDK1被认为是miR-381-3p的下游靶基因。通过靶向CDK1, miR-381-3p可以对抗异丙酚诱导的神经元损伤。值得注意的是,星形胶质细胞中miR-381-3p的敲低明显降低了ADEs的神经保护作用。来自星形胶质细胞的外泌体miR-381-3p靶向神经元CDK1以减轻异丙酚诱导的神经元损伤。
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Suppression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway by PDYN alleviates sepsis-associated encephalopathy in mice PDYN抑制PI3K/AKT/mTOR信号通路可减轻小鼠败血症相关脑病
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111734
Ao Li , Shujuan Qu , Shengfeng Wang , Qiong Guo , Sinian Tan , Mao Peng , Lin Liu

Background

Microglial pyroptosis-mediated neuroinflammation is a key pathogenic mechanism in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy (SAE). However, the role of prodynorphin (PDYN) in SAE and the relationship between PDYN and microglial pyroptosis remain unknown.

Methods

Mice were subjected to cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) or sham surgery. Microglial cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in vitro. Cognitive function was assessed using the Morris water maze, novel object recognition, and open field tests. Transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining was used to observe glial apoptosis; Nissl staining was used to observe microglial infiltration; H&E staining was used to detect histopathological changes. Pyroptosis and the expression levels of relevant signaling molecules were assessed by Western blot analysis.

Results

PDYN protected against neuronal damage and cognitive impairment in septic mice. PDYN inhibits microglial pyroptosis and secretion of inflammatory cytokines in vivo and in vitro. Further examination revealed that PDYN inhibits microglial pyroptosis by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTORC pathway. Moreover, the PI3K activator 740Y-P promoted microglial pyroptosis by activating the PI3K/AKT/mTORC pathway.

Conclusion

This study reveals, for the first time, that PDYN exerts neuroprotective effects in SAE by suppressing microglial pyroptosis through inhibition of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. These findings identify PDYN and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR-pyroptosis axis as novel therapeutic targets for SAE, providing a mechanistic foundation for developing adjunctive neuroprotective strategies alongside standard sepsis care.
背景:小胶质细胞热休克介导的神经炎症是脓毒症相关脑病(SAE)的关键致病机制。然而,前啡肽(PDYN)在SAE中的作用以及PDYN与小胶质细胞焦亡的关系尚不清楚。方法采用盲肠结扎穿刺(CLP)或假手术治疗。体外用脂多糖(LPS)处理小胶质细胞。认知功能通过Morris水迷宫、新物体识别和开放场测试进行评估。用转移酶介导的三磷酸脱氧尿苷-生物素缺口端标记(TUNEL)染色观察胶质细胞凋亡;尼氏染色观察小胶质细胞浸润情况;H&;E染色检测组织病理变化。Western blot检测细胞凋亡及相关信号分子的表达水平。结果spdyn对脓毒症小鼠的神经损伤和认知功能障碍具有保护作用。PDYN在体内和体外抑制小胶质细胞焦亡和炎症细胞因子的分泌。进一步研究发现PDYN通过抑制PI3K/AKT/mTORC通路抑制小胶质细胞焦亡。此外,PI3K激活剂740Y-P通过激活PI3K/AKT/mTORC通路促进小胶质细胞焦亡。结论本研究首次揭示PDYN通过抑制PI3K/AKT/mTOR信号通路抑制SAE小胶质细胞焦亡发挥神经保护作用。这些发现确定PDYN和PI3K/AKT/ mtor -焦亡轴是SAE的新治疗靶点,为在标准脓毒症治疗的同时制定辅助神经保护策略提供了机制基础。
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Kininogen-1 modulates cGMP-PKG signaling to alleviate inflammatory neuronal injury in intracerebral hemorrhage Kininogen-1调节cGMP-PKG信号减轻脑出血炎症性神经元损伤
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111740
Yuan Wang , Jing Zhao , Kaijie Wang , Shuwei Wang , Jie Li , Chaopeng Xu , Haoyu Wang , Jianzhong Cui

Objective

Although the pathological mechanisms underlying intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) have been widely explored, the contribution of kininogen-1 (Kng1) to inflammation-associated neuronal damage has not been fully elucidated. This study was designed to investigate the functional involvement of Kng1 and the cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)–protein kinase G (PKG) signaling cascade in inflammation-driven neuronal injury following cerebral hemorrhage.

Methods

Bioinformatics analyses based on Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes databases were employed to identify Kng1 and the cGMP-PKG pathway as key candidates. An in vivo ICH model was generated by intracerebral injection of autologous blood, while an in vitro hemorrhagic injury model was established by treating neuronal cells with hemoglobin chloride. Levels of inflammatory mediators and gene expression were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling, and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Neurological impairment and cerebral edema were evaluated through behavioral deficit scoring and brain water content analysis, respectively.

Results

Kng1 protein levels were markedly increased in the serum of patients with ICH as well as in experimental hemorrhage models, and this elevation was closely associated with enhanced neuroinflammatory responses. Suppression of Kng1 expression significantly alleviated neurological dysfunction, reduced cerebral edema, mitigated inflammatory activation, and limited neuronal apoptosis in ICH rats. Further mechanistic investigations demonstrated that Kng1 modulates the cGMP-PKG signaling axis, as pharmacological stimulation of cGMP or PKG reversed the protective effects induced by Kng1 silencing. Consistent findings from both animal and cellular rescue experiments indicated that Kng1 aggravates neuronal injury after ICH by activating cGMP-PKG-dependent inflammatory signaling pathways.

Conclusion

Kng1 regulates the cGMP-PKG signaling pathway, influencing neuronal cell injury induced by the inflammatory response in ICH conditions. These findings suggest Kng1 as a potential therapeutic target for mitigating ICH-induced neuronal damage.
目的:虽然脑出血(ICH)的病理机制已被广泛探讨,但kininogen-1 (kn1)在炎症相关神经元损伤中的作用尚未完全阐明。本研究旨在探讨kn1和环鸟苷单磷酸(cGMP)-蛋白激酶G (PKG)信号级联在脑出血后炎症驱动的神经元损伤中的功能参与。方法:基于基因本体和京都基因与基因组百科数据库进行生物信息学分析,确定Kng1和cGMP-PKG通路为关键候选者。采用脑内注射自体血建立脑内脑出血模型,用氯化血红蛋白处理神经元细胞建立体外出血性损伤模型。采用酶联免疫吸附法、末端脱氧核苷酸转移酶介导的dUTP镍端标记和逆转录-定量聚合酶链反应来测定炎症介质水平和基因表达。分别通过行为缺陷评分和脑含水量分析评估神经功能损害和脑水肿。结果:脑出血患者及实验性出血模型血清中kn1蛋白水平明显升高,且与神经炎症反应增强密切相关。抑制kn1表达可显著缓解脑出血大鼠神经功能障碍,减轻脑水肿,减轻炎症激活,限制神经元凋亡。进一步的机制研究表明,Kng1调节cGMP-PKG信号轴,因为cGMP或PKG的药理刺激逆转了Kng1沉默诱导的保护作用。动物和细胞救援实验的一致结果表明,kn1通过激活cgmp - pkg依赖性炎症信号通路加重脑出血后的神经元损伤。结论:Kng1调节cGMP-PKG信号通路,影响ICH炎症反应诱导的神经元细胞损伤。这些发现表明kn1是减轻ich诱导的神经元损伤的潜在治疗靶点。
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Adaptive immune dysregulation in depression: Cross-species evidence of CD4+ T cell dysfunction and pro-inflammatory pathway activation 抑郁症中的适应性免疫失调:CD4+ T细胞功能障碍和促炎途径激活的跨物种证据
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111752
Liekui Hu , Zhaozhi Qiu , Zhifu Ai , Rui Liu , Bike Zhang , Huizhen Li
The association between central adaptive immunity and depression remains highly debated. In this study, we systematically assessed the role of adaptive immune mechanisms in depression using a mouse model of chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) and the peripheral blood of patients with depression. The behavioral results demonstrated that the CUMS mice exhibited typical depression-like behaviors. Subsequent transcriptomic analysis of the hippocampus identified 203 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which CD4 expression was significantly downregulated. Furthermore, DEGs were enriched in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin (IL)-17 signaling pathways. Validation experiments further corroborated the hypothesis that the CD4 gene in the hippocampal region of CUMS mice was reduced in parallel with the protein levels. Immunocorrelation assays revealed a decrease in intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 expression in the hippocampus, along with an increase in vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 expression. These changes were accompanied by cytokine level disruption in CUMS mice. A total of 391 DEGs were identified in the transcriptome sequencing of peripheral blood CD4+T cells from patients with depression using the Gene Expression Omnibus database. These DEGs were significantly associated with the PI3K-AKT, IL-17, and TNF signaling pathways. Immune checkpoint analysis revealed elevated PDCD1 and decreased TIGIT expression in CD4+T cells of the patients. The integration of animal models and clinical data revealed a convergent pattern of findings, indicating CD4+ T-cell dysfunction and the activation of pro-inflammatory pathways as immune features shared across species in depression. This provides a novel rationale for targeted immunomodulatory treatment of depression.
中枢适应性免疫和抑郁症之间的关系仍然存在高度争议。在这项研究中,我们使用慢性不可预测轻度应激(CUMS)小鼠模型和抑郁症患者外周血系统地评估了适应性免疫机制在抑郁症中的作用。行为学结果表明,CUMS小鼠表现出典型的抑郁样行为。随后的海马转录组学分析发现203个差异表达基因(DEGs),其中CD4表达显著下调。此外,deg在肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)和白细胞介素(IL)-17信号通路中富集。验证实验进一步证实了CUMS小鼠海马区CD4基因与蛋白水平平行降低的假设。免疫相关分析显示海马细胞间黏附分子-1表达减少,血管细胞黏附分子-1表达增加。这些变化伴随着CUMS小鼠细胞因子水平的破坏。利用Gene Expression Omnibus数据库,在抑郁症患者外周血CD4+T细胞转录组测序中共鉴定出391个deg。这些deg与PI3K-AKT、IL-17和TNF信号通路显著相关。免疫检查点分析显示患者CD4+T细胞中PDCD1表达升高,TIGIT表达降低。动物模型和临床数据的整合揭示了一种趋同的发现模式,表明CD4+ t细胞功能障碍和促炎途径的激活是抑郁症物种共有的免疫特征。这为靶向免疫调节治疗抑郁症提供了新的理论基础。
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Dendrobine attenuates postoperative cognitive dysfunction by inhibiting Runx1-mediated NF-κB signaling pathway 石斛碱通过抑制runx1介导的NF-κB信号通路减轻术后认知功能障碍
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111746
Dong Ji , Qingyu Sun , Chengcheng Zhang , Mingyi Zang , Wei Xiao , Jie Liu , Xiaohua Fan , Hongbing Wang

Background

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in older adults is strongly linked to neuroinflammation driven by microglial activation and NF-κB signaling. Runx1 has emerged as an upstream regulator of NF-κB, but its role in POCD is unknown. Dendrobine, a sesquiterpenoid alkaloid from Dendrobium species, exhibits anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activity.

Methods

POCD was induced in aged C57BL/6 mice via sevoflurane anesthesia combined with exploratory laparotomy. Dendrobine (10 or 20 mg/kg) was administered, and cognitive outcomes were evaluated by Morris Water Maze and Novel Object Recognition. RNA sequencing, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and in vitro microglia-neuron co-culture systems were employed to investigate inflammatory responses, apoptosis, synaptic plasticity, and signaling pathway activation. Functional roles of Runx1 were validated via siRNA knockdown, pharmacological inhibition (Ro5–3335), and overexpression in BV2 cells.

Results

Dendrobine improved spatial and recognition memory in POCD mice, reduced hippocampal microglial activation, proinflammatory cytokine expression (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6), and neuronal apoptosis while enhancing synaptic protein levels (BDNF, PSD95, SYN1). Transcriptomic and KEGG analyses revealed suppression of NF-κB signaling by dendrobine, with Runx1 identified as an upstream modulator. Dendrobine downregulated Runx1 expression in vivo and in vitro. Runx1 inhibition enhanced dendrobine’s anti-inflammatory effects, whereas RUNX1 overexpression abolished them.

Conclusion

Dendrobine ameliorates POCD by inhibiting the Runx1/NF-κB signaling pathway, suppressing neuroinflammation, promoting synaptic resilience, and preventing neuronal apoptosis. Runx1 appears to act as a key upstream mediator of NF-κB signaling in POCD. Targeting the Runx1/NF-κB axis represents a promising strategy for perioperative neuroprotection.
背景:老年人术后认知功能障碍(POCD)与由小胶质细胞激活和NF-κB信号驱动的神经炎症密切相关。Runx1已成为NF-κB的上游调节因子,但其在POCD中的作用尚不清楚。石斛碱是一种从石斛中提取的倍半萜类生物碱,具有抗炎和神经保护作用。方法采用七氟醚麻醉联合剖腹探查术诱导老年C57BL/6小鼠spocd。给予石斛碱(10或20 mg/kg),并通过Morris水迷宫和新物体识别评估认知结果。采用RNA测序、Western blotting、免疫荧光和体外小胶质细胞-神经元共培养系统来研究炎症反应、凋亡、突触可塑性和信号通路激活。Runx1的功能作用通过siRNA敲除、药理抑制(Ro5-3335)和BV2细胞中的过表达得到验证。结果树斛碱可改善POCD小鼠的空间记忆和识别记忆,降低海马小胶质细胞活化、促炎细胞因子(TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6)表达和神经元凋亡,提高突触蛋白(BDNF、PSD95、SYN1)水平。转录组学和KEGG分析显示,石斛碱抑制NF-κB信号传导,其中Runx1被鉴定为上游调节剂。在体内和体外,石斛碱下调Runx1的表达。Runx1抑制增强了石斛碱的抗炎作用,而Runx1过表达则消除了它们的抗炎作用。结论树斛碱可通过抑制Runx1/NF-κB信号通路、抑制神经炎症、促进突触弹性、防止神经元凋亡等途径改善POCD。Runx1似乎是POCD中NF-κB信号传导的关键上游介质。靶向Runx1/NF-κB轴是围手术期神经保护的一种有希望的策略。
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Mapping structural disconnection and transcriptomic signatures in Alzheimer’s disease with MIND networks 用MIND网络绘制阿尔茨海默病的结构断开和转录组特征。
IF 3.7 3区 医学 Q2 NEUROSCIENCES Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111737
Yongsheng Wu , Hao Zhang , Junyu Qu , Rui Zhu , Guihua Xu , Wenwen Xu , Guizhen Yan , Jianhong Yang , Jiaxiang Xin , Yi Li , Dawei Wang , for Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

Background

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is increasingly conceptualized as a disconnection syndrome involving widespread alterations in large-scale brain networks. Previous studies using morphometric similarity networks (MSNs) have revealed broad structural and transcriptomic changes, yet vertex-level structural disconnection and its molecular basis remain poorly understood. We applied morphometric inverse divergence (MIND), an innovative approach for fine-grained mapping of structural disconnection and its transcriptomic correlates in AD.

Methods

Utilizing two independent datasets: [ADNI (219 AD, 219 cognitively normal, CN) and the Qilu dataset (100 AD, 137 CN)], we mapped robust MIND network alterations in AD patients and examined their associations with cognitive performance and biomarker quantifications. Additionally, we linked MIND connectome to spatial gene expression using partial least squares regression, followed by gene enrichment analysis to identify relevant biological pathways. Finally, to validate the clinical utility of MIND, a residual deep neural network (ResDNN) was developed to compare its diagnostic performance against MSNs in distinguishing AD from CN.

Results

Significantly decreased MIND degree was identified in the bilateral frontal, lateral occipital, and posterior temporal lobes (P FDR < 0.05), positively correlating with MMSE score and FDG-PET SUVR (all P < 0.001). Conversely, increased MIND degree was observed in the bilateral cuneus, entorhinal, lingual, and parahippocampal regions (P FDR < 0.05), negatively correlating with cognition assessment, CSF Aβ-42 levels and FDG-PET SUVR (all P < 0.001). These AD-related MIND alterations were spatially correlated with gene expression profiles crucial for synaptic function, neurotransmission, and metabolic regulation. Importantly, MIND achieved superior diagnostic efficacy (AUC=0.90/0.88 in ADNI/Qilu) over MSNs.

Conclusions

We mapped a robust pattern of structural disconnection in Alzheimer's disease with MIND approach and associate it with particular transcriptomic signatures. These findings not only improve our mechanistic understanding of AD as a disconnection syndrome but also demonstrate MIND as a sensitive tool for identifying disease-specific alterations, holding promise for future mechanistic and clinical investigations into AD pathology.
背景:阿尔茨海默病(AD)越来越被认为是一种涉及大规模脑网络广泛改变的断开综合征。先前使用形态相似性网络(MSNs)的研究已经揭示了广泛的结构和转录组变化,但对顶点水平的结构断裂及其分子基础仍然知之甚少。我们应用了形态测量逆散度(MIND),这是一种创新的方法,用于对AD的结构断开及其转录组相关物进行细粒度映射。方法:利用两个独立的数据集:[ADNI(公元219年,219认知正常,CN)和齐鲁数据集(公元100年,137 CN)],我们绘制了AD患者强大的MIND网络变化,并研究了它们与认知表现和生物标志物量化的关系。此外,我们使用偏最小二乘回归将MIND连接组与空间基因表达联系起来,然后进行基因富集分析以确定相关的生物学途径。最后,为了验证MIND的临床实用性,我们开发了一个残差深度神经网络(ResDNN),将其与msn在区分AD和CN方面的诊断性能进行比较。结果:双侧额叶、枕叶外侧和后颞叶的MIND程度显著降低(P FDR < 0.05),与MMSE评分和FDG-PET SUVR呈正相关(P均< 0.001)。相反,双侧cuneus、内嗅区、舌区和海马旁区MIND程度升高(P FDR < 0.05),与认知评估、CSF Aβ-42水平和FDG-PET SUVR呈负相关(P均< 0.001)。这些ad相关的MIND改变在空间上与突触功能、神经传递和代谢调节的关键基因表达谱相关。重要的是,MIND的诊断效果优于MSNs(在ADNI/Qilu中AUC=0.90/0.88)。结论:我们用MIND方法绘制了阿尔茨海默病结构断开的强大模式,并将其与特定的转录组特征联系起来。这些发现不仅提高了我们对阿尔茨海默病作为一种断开综合征的机制的理解,而且还证明了MIND是一种识别疾病特异性改变的敏感工具,为未来阿尔茨海默病病理的机制和临床研究带来了希望。
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