Latest Research on Epilepsy-Associated Tumors: Classification and Animal Models Background Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, and some patients are accompanied by brain tumors, particularly low-grade neuroepithelial tumors (LGNTs). These tumors typically grow slowly but are highly associated with drug-resistant epilepsy. Although research ...

The Multifaceted Therapeutic Role of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Family in High-Grade Glioma Academic Background High-grade gliomas (HGG) are the most aggressive and prevalent primary brain tumors in the central nervous system (CNS), accounting for approximately 80% of all malignant brain tumors. Among them, glioblastoma (GBM) is the most ...

Delivery of Enzyme Replacement Therapy Across the Blood-Brain Barrier for Hunter Syndrome Background Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis II, MPS II) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of the iduronate-2-sulfatase (IDS) enzyme. This enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (such as heparan sulfa...

rh-relaxin-2 Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Neuronal Apoptosis via the ERK-nNOS-NO Pathway After Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage in Rats Academic Background Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage (GMH) is one of the most common neurological disorders in newborns, particularly in preterm infants, and is a major cause of brain injury. GMH not only triggers acute inf...

Study on Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in a Porcine Model Background Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a severe neurological disorder that often leads to permanent neurological dysfunction. Despite years of efforts by scientists to develop treatments, progress has been limited due to the complex pathophysio...

Plasma S100β as a Predictor for Pathology and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease Academic Background Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, characterized by the deposition of β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques and the aggregation of hyperphosphorylated microtubule-associated protein tau (tau). These pathological changes lead to gra...

Chronic Cerebral Ischemia and Its Association with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Academic Background Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a potentially reversible dementia characterized by cognitive impairment, gait disturbance, and urinary incontinence. Despite only a mild increase in intracranial pressure (ICP, approximately 15 mmHg), patients ...

The Role of Brain Barriers in Brain Metastasis Background Introduction Brain metastases (BMs) are the most common intracranial tumors in adults, occurring 3 to 10 times more frequently than primary brain tumors. Despite multimodal treatments including surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, the prognosis for brain metastases remains poo...

Non-invasive Quantification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics and Ventricle-Subarachnoid Space Pressure Gradient Background Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a vital component of the central nervous system, providing protection to brain tissue, maintaining intracranial pressure stability, and facilitating the clearance of metabolic waste. Abnormal CSF cir...

Research Priorities for Improving Cognitive and Neuropsychological Outcomes in Hydrocephalus Academic Background Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder affecting approximately 85 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. It is closely associated with motor and cognitive impairments. Although advancements in surgical interventions have significantly impr...