Neuropsychopharmacology

Remission is insufficient: predictors and mechanistic models of recurrence in late-life depression Neuropsychopharmacology - Remission is insufficient: predictors and mechanistic models of recurrence in late-life depression

In this review, the authors examine factors contributing to depressive episode recurrence following remission in late-life depression, integrating evidence across cognitive, behavioral, social, environmental, and neuroimaging domains 🧠

From rest to focus: pharmacological modulation of the relationship between resting state dorsal attention network dynamics and task-based brain activation Neuropsychopharmacology - From rest to focus: pharmacological modulation of the relationship between resting state dorsal attention network dynamics and task-based brain activation

Do resting-state dynamics network predict task-evoked 🧠 responses under pharmacological modulation?

Findings suggest intrinsic network dynamics influence drug-specific modulation of cognitive control & may support individualized txt

Central amygdalar PKCδ neurons mediate fentanyl withdrawal Neuropsychopharmacology - Central amygdalar PKCδ neurons mediate fentanyl withdrawal

Circuit mapping of PKCdelta–expressing neurons in the lateral capsule of the CeA identified opioid-sensitive inputs, implicating central amygdala protein kinase C-delta neurons as key mediators of the somatic features of opioid withdrawal

In vivo evidence for metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 dysregulation in chronic pain Neuropsychopharmacology - In vivo evidence for metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 dysregulation in chronic pain

This study examined mGluR5 availability in individuals with & without chronic pain across psychiatric diagnoses; ⬇️ availability was associated with ⬆️ depression, anxiety, & executive dysfunction, highlighting mGluR5 as a potential treatment target

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The sodium leak channel NALCN in Drd2+ striatal neurons regulates neuronal excitability, locomotion and food-seeking in a sex-dependent manner Neuropsychopharmacology - The sodium leak channel NALCN in Drd2+ striatal neurons regulates neuronal excitability, locomotion and food-seeking in a sex-dependent manner

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Castell et al. demonstrate that the sodium leak channel NALCN in dopamine D2 receptor-expressing striatal neurons modulates response to anti-dopaminergic treatments in a sex-specific manner

Mechanistic signatures of comorbid PTSD with cognitive impairment implicate cortisol-induced neural toxicity Neuropsychopharmacology - Mechanistic signatures of comorbid PTSD with cognitive impairment implicate cortisol-induced neural toxicity

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From Kuang et al., a machine learning study that suggests that stress-related neurotoxicity may contribute to cognitive decline in PTSD / Anthony Chesebro

Psilocybin improves novel object recognition in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome through the modulation of the BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway Neuropsychopharmacology - Psilocybin improves novel object recognition in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome through the modulation of the BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway

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Ascone et al. show that psilocybin microdosing rescues recognition memory deficits, potentially via neurotrophic signaling, in a mouse 🐀 model of Fragile X Syndrome

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Olu Ajilore, MD, PhD and Dr. Reynolds underscore key contributors to heterogeneity in later life and highlight importance of computational psychiatry and implementation science for developing tractable real-world solutions

Disinhibition of ventral tegmental area during initial punishment learning causes enduring punishment insensitivity Neuropsychopharmacology - Disinhibition of ventral tegmental area during initial punishment learning causes enduring punishment insensitivity

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Tan et al. show that adaptive harm avoidance is dependent on a time-sensitive window of GABA-mediated inhibition of VTA dopamine neurons during punishment learning

Sex-dependent developmental changes in behavior, brain structure, functional connectivity, and sensory perception following exposure to psilocybin during adolescence Neuropsychopharmacology - Sex-dependent developmental changes in behavior, brain structure, functional connectivity, and sensory perception following exposure to psilocybin during adolescence

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From Sahoo et al., exposure to psilocybin during adolescence induces long-term changes in the brain and behavior in a sex-specific manner

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Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles Neuropsychopharmacology - Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles

Be sure to check out Dr. Trainor's recent NPP paper, which inspired this episode ⤵️

Oxytocin neurons in the anterior and posterior paraventricular nucleus have distinct behavioral functions and electrophysiological profiles NPP BrainPod · Episode

Oxytocin is perceived to have anti-anxiety & affiliative effects - that’s why many are excited about it as a potential therapeutic💊

Our latest BrainPod episode features Dr. Brian Trainor, whose lab has been exploring oxytocin for the past decade 🎙️

Identification of a stress-sensitive endogenous opioid-containing neuronal population in the paranigral ventral tegmental area Neuropsychopharmacology - Identification of a stress-sensitive endogenous opioid-containing neuronal population in the paranigral ventral tegmental area

This study investigates how stress modulates nociceptin/orphanin FQ signaling within midbrain reward circuitry, identifying a potential mechanistic link between stress and motivation relevant to anxiety and depression

In this comment, the authors argue that impaired brain energetics, characterized by a shift from oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis, is a shared feature of neuropsychiatric disorders and a promising therapeutic target

Differential neural responses to rhythmic and patterned TMS protocols: Insights from EEG spectral analysis Neuropsychopharmacology - Differential neural responses to rhythmic and patterned TMS protocols: Insights from EEG spectral analysis

This study used TMS–EEG in patients with major depressive disorder to compare network effects of rhythmic and patterned repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

The positive allosteric modulator GNE-9278 increases gating, conductance, and Ca2+ permeability for GluN2D-containing NMDA receptors Neuropsychopharmacology - The positive allosteric modulator GNE-9278 increases gating, conductance, and Ca2+ permeability for GluN2D-containing NMDA receptors

This study examined the mechanism of action of the NMDA receptor positive allosteric modulator GNE-9278 and its subtype-specific effects

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Hair cortisol concentrations as a putative biomarker for suicidal behavior - Neuropsychopharmacology Neuropsychopharmacology - Hair cortisol concentrations as a putative biomarker for suicidal behavior

Finally, Taraban et al. show that hair cortisol concentrations may be an objective biomarker of suicide in high-risk adults @NadineMMelhem

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Caffeine reverses sleep deprivation-induced synaptic and social memory deficits via adenosine receptor modulation in the male mouse hippocampal CA2 region - Neuropsychopharmacology Neuropsychopharmacology - Caffeine reverses sleep deprivation-induced synaptic and social memory deficits via adenosine receptor modulation in the male mouse hippocampal CA2 region

This article from Wong et al. identify adenosine-dependent signaling in CA2 as a critical mechanism linking sleep deprivation and cognitive dysfunction ☕️

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Characterization of a novel female chronic social defeat stress (femCSDS) model utilizing persistently aggressive CD1 parous females - Neuropsychopharmacology Neuropsychopharmacology - Characterization of a novel female chronic social defeat stress (femCSDS) model utilizing persistently aggressive CD1 parous females

Patel et al. present femCSFS, a novel paradigm of chronic social defeat stress in female 🐁 that enables direct comparison to classic social defeat models in males

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Moderators of treatment response in late-life depression - Neuropsychopharmacology Neuropsychopharmacology - Moderators of treatment response in late-life depression

From Steffens et al., a review on various factors that may moderate treatment response in late-life depression

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Another Perspective from @CFReynolds3MD and @pshrink @pshrink.bsky.social on key themes in current and future research on neuropsychiatric illness in older adults

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Next up, a Perspective from Dr. Olivia Okereke on using evidence-based, public health-oriented strategies to prevent late-life depression

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Meza et al. illuminate molecular and cell-type-specific mechanisms by which serotonin signaling modulates inhibitory circuits to shape cortical function @KoyamMorales @rulomoya @FuenzalidaMarco

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First up, Messanvi et al. characterize the role of hippocampal-prefrontal GalR1 neurons in mediating attentional control @NeuroTejeda

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