Modulation of tyrosine receptor imposed by estrogen in memory and cognition in female rats.

The present study aimed to investigate the potential role of estrogen in modulating the pathogenesis of dementia-type-AD phenotype, possibly by tyrosine kinase. Female Wistar rats were ovariectomized (OVX) and were treated with Diethylstilbesterol (DES), an estrogen analogue (20 μg/kg/day, i.m.

Vitamin D, Calbindin, and calcium signaling: Unraveling the Alzheimer's connection.

Calcium is a ubiquitous second messenger that is indispensable in regulating neurotransmission and memory formation. A precise intracellular calcium level is achieved through the concerted action of calcium channels, and calcium exerts its effect by binding to an array of calcium-binding proteins, including calmodulin (CAM), calcium-calmodulin complex-dependent protein kinase-II (CAMK-II), calbindin (CAL), and calcineurin (CAN). Calbindin orchestrates a plethora of signaling events that regulate synaptic transmission and depolarizing signals.

Orchestration of the circadian clock and its association with Alzheimer's disease: Role of endocannabinoid signaling.

Circadian rhythms are 24-hour natural rhythms regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, also known as the "master clock". The retino-hypothalamic tract entrains suprachiasmatic nucleus with photic information to synchronise endogenous circadian rhythms with the Earth's light-dark cycle. However, despite the robustness of circadian rhythms, an unhealthy lifestyle and chronic photic disturbances cause circadian rhythm disruption in the suprachiasmatic nucleus's TTFL loops via affecting glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid-mediated neurotransmission in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Aucklandia costus (Syn. Saussurea costus): Ethnopharmacology of an endangered medicinal plant of the himalayan region.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Aucklandia costus Falc. a medicinal plant is native to the Himalayan region and synonymous with Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa, and Aucklandia lappa. It has an ancient background of being used ethnopharmacologically for various body ailments.

Long-term exposure to constant light induces dementia, oxidative stress and promotes aggregation of sub-pathological Aβ in Wistar rats.

Constant exposure to light is prevalent in modern society where light noise, shift work, and jet lag is common. Constant light exposure disrupts circadian rhythm, induces stress and thus influences memory performance. We subjected adult male Wistar rats to a two-month exposure to constant light (LL), constant dark or normal light-dark cycles.