Sleep and Pain: From Bench to Bedside
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editor
2. College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
3. Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
4. An-Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan, Taiwan
Interests: Sleep; neural circuits; immunopsychiatry; nutritional medicine; mood disorders; cognition
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Dear Colleagues,
Sleep plays a fundamental role in adolescent and young adult brain development. During sleep, the brain undergoes essential processes for memory consolidation, synaptic pruning, and emotional regulation. Disruptions in sleep architecture, particularly insufficient or excessive sleep duration, have been linked to a cascade of neurobiological events. Recent research suggests that sleep disturbances can trigger neuroinflammatory responses, potentially leading to the development of mood disorders like depression.
Chronic pain is a prevalent and often debilitating condition, and its relationship with mental health is complex and bidirectional. Circadian rhythm disturbances can exacerbate pain perception and intensity, which, in turn, can disrupt sleep and contribute to the development or worsening of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. This intricate interplay underscores the need for a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms linking circadian rhythms, pain, and mental health. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences seeks to gather innovative research that elucidates the complex relationships between circadian rhythms, pain, and mental health in the young. We invite researchers to submit original basic science research articles to explore these topics from molecular and neurobiological perspectives. By advancing our understanding in these areas, we aim to promote the development of more effective therapeutic strategies that may meet the unique needs of young individuals.
Dr. Kuan-Pin Su
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sleep
- circadian rhythms
- pain
- neurodevelopment
- neural circuit
- sleep-wake cycle
- psychoneuroimmunity
- nutrition
- developmental disorders
- depression
- clinical neuroscience
- cognition
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