Publications by authors named "Tiffany Y Wences Chirino"

Cognitive impairment is a core symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), resulting from inflammation-related brain damage and brain network dysfunction. Inflammation also causes dysregulation of the kynurenine pathway which is the primary route of tryptophan catabolism. Kynurenine pathway dysregulation is characterised by a shift in concentrations of tryptophan catabolites, also referred to as kynurenines.

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While pre-post differences in immune cell mobilization after acute aerobic exercise are well investigated, less is known about when and to what extent immune cells are mobilized during acute aerobic exercise. This experimental trial aimed to investigate the detailed kinetics of circulating immune cells in twelve healthy adults (n=6 females) who completed a 40-min aerobic exercise bout at 60% of the participants' V̇O2 on a bicycle ergometer. Cellular inflammation markers and sex-dependent differences in circulating immune cells were analyzed.

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Despite substantial evidence emphasizing the pleiotropic benefits of exercise for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, the underlying biological mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. Several exercise benefits have been attributed to signaling molecules that are released in response to exercise by different tissues such as skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, adipose, and liver tissue. These signaling molecules, which are collectively termed exerkines, form a heterogenous group of bioactive substances, mediating inter-organ crosstalk as well as structural and functional tissue adaption.

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  • Significant advancements in migraine treatment include monoclonal antibodies targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide, but around 50% of patients still do not respond, highlighting the need for new drug innovations.
  • The review discusses several emerging drugs in clinical trials, such as zavegepant, lasmiditan, and various receptor antagonists, that target different aspects of migraine pathology.
  • Expert opinion suggests that while the individual new drugs may have uncertain clinical value, the therapeutic targets driving their development are crucial for future migraine treatment research.
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Endurance and resistance exercises, alone or in combination, induce metabolic changes that affect tryptophan (Trp) catabolism. The kynurenine pathway (KP) is the main route of Trp degradation, and it is modulated by the inflammatory and redox environments. Previous studies have shown that KP metabolites work as myokines that mediate the positive systemic effects related to exercise.

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