Study on Laser-Induced Olfactory Bulbectomy in Zebrafish as a Novel Model for Affective Syndrome Background Affective disorders, such as depression, are common mental health issues worldwide. Although rodent models have played a significant role in depression research, their cross-species applicability has limitations. Zebrafish (Danio rerio), as a...
The Interaction Between A2A Receptor and CB1 Receptor in GABA and Glutamate Release in the Basal Ganglia Background The basal ganglia are key structures in the brain responsible for motor control and reward-based behaviors. They receive excitatory inputs from the cortex and thalamus, with 80% of the synapses being glutamatergic, while the second mo...
Clinical Analysis of MOG Antibody-Associated Disease Overlapping with Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Background In recent years, with the in-depth study of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), scientists have identified some rare cases of overlapping syndromes. Among them, the overlap between MOG Ant...
Oscillatory Transcranial Electrical Stimulation and the Quantitative Features of Phosphene Perception Background Introduction Phosphenes refer to the phenomenon of perceiving light points without any external visual stimuli. This phenomenon holds significant importance in visual neuroscience and consciousness studies, as it helps us understand how ...
The Role of Oxyglutamate Carrier in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Academic Background Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) is a significant issue in the treatment of ischemic stroke. Although rapid blood flow restoration through thrombectomy and intravenous rt-PA (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) administration can effectively...
Metabolic Characteristics of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) Subtypes Background Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 13%, making it the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The aggressiveness and chemoresistance of PDAC are closely linked to its complex metabo...
PAF1/HIF1α Axis Promotes Pancreatic Cancer Aggressiveness by Regulating Glycolytic Metabolism Background Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly aggressive malignant tumor, with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) being the most common type. Despite significant advancements in cancer treatment in recent years, the 5-year survival rate for pancreatic...
Phosphatidylinositol Promotes Pituitary Adenoma Cell Proliferation and Invasion by Regulating POU1F1 Expression Background Pituitary adenoma (PA) is one of the most common primary intracranial tumors, accounting for approximately 15% of all intracranial tumors. Although most pituitary adenomas are benign, about 30% of them are invasive, known as in...
Different Manifestations of SDH Loss in Adrenal Medulla vs. Fibroblast Models Background Introduction Succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) is a key enzyme in the mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and electron transport chain, responsible for oxidizing succinate to fumarate and participating in electron transfer. SDH consists of four subunits (S...
The Impact of a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet on Amino Acid Levels in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Background The growth and survival of cancer cells depend on significant metabolic demands, particularly for amino acids. Tumors meet these demands by acquiring amino acids from the surrounding microenvironment, and dietary amino aci...