Molecular Insights into Neurotrophins and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 3152
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Dear Colleagues,
In the intricate landscape of neuroscience, the interplay between molecular mechanisms and neuropsychiatric disorders has long intrigued researchers. Among the key players in this arena are neurotrophins, a family of proteins crucial for the development, function, and survival of neurons in the nervous system. Over recent decades, mounting evidence has underscored the pivotal role of neurotrophins in various aspects of brain function, including synaptic plasticity, neuronal survival, and neurogenesis.
Understanding the molecular underpinnings of neurotrophins has not only shed light on fundamental processes in neurobiology but has also unveiled promising avenues for deciphering the complexities of neuropsychiatric disorders. From depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and neurodegenerative diseases, the dysregulation of neurotrophin signaling pathways has been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of myriad mental health conditions.
This synthesis of molecular insights into neurotrophins and neuropsychiatric disorders represents a frontier in neuroscience research, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical implications for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these debilitating conditions. By unraveling the intricate dance between neurotrophins and the brain’s circuitry, researchers are poised to unlock novel therapeutic targets and interventions that have the potential to alleviate the burden of neuropsychiatric disorders on individuals and society as a whole.
This Special Issue focuses on the current understanding of and future research directions regarding Molecular Insights into Neurotrophins and Neuropsychiatric Disorders. We warmly welcome original research and review articles relating to this crucial topic.
Dr. Marco Fiore
Dr. Giampiero Ferraguti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- growth factors
- neurotrophins
- NGF
- BDNF
- neurodegeneration
- brain diseases
- NT-3
- NT- 4
- neurotrophin receptors
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