Publications by authors named "Ingride Gaspar"
Transl Psychiatry
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Fear learning is crucial for survival, but traumatic experiences can lead to excessive fear responses, as seen in PTSD, through abnormal fear consolidation and overgeneralization.*
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- Research examined the role of adenosine A receptors (AR) in fear memory; blocking these receptors after fear conditioning increased fear generalization, while activating them reduced it.*
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- Findings indicate that ARs influence long-term potentiation in key brain areas during fear consolidation, suggesting they could be a target for treatments addressing fear-related disorders like PTSD.*
Biomolecules
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Caffeine intake antagonizes adenosine receptors and provides neuroprotection against neurological disorders.
- Caffeinated male mice showed no significant differences in behavior or synaptic plasticity compared to control mice, indicating caffeine doesn't adversely affect these functions.
- Despite similar behavioral outcomes, caffeine increased the metabolic efficiency in synapses, suggesting it may help the brain cope with stress without altering fundamental neural functions.
