Researchers from the University of Cincinnati filed for protection of an electrochemical aptamer-based biosensor technology with improved sensitivity and longevity, which has the potential for monitoring several biomarkers over sustained periods.
In the brain, molecular information is transmitted between cells through neural circuits. Synapses establish connections between the pathways that run from one area to another, allowing the most complex organ in the body to fulfill different functions. Cells and neural circuits are the basic biological elements in the study of mental illness. However, the scientific community still does not know how to interpret their role in neuropsychiatric disorders.
Researchers from Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China Pharmaceutical University presented the discovery of novel orally bioavailable inhibitors of transient receptor potential canonical channels 4 and 5 (TRPC4/5), being developed for the treatment of depression and anxiety.
The endocannabinoid system is involved in pain perception, cognition and mood regulation among other functions. The dysregulation in synthesis and degradation of endocannabinoids results in anxiety, depression or degenerative diseases.
Sensorium Therapeutics Inc. has synthesized mesembrine derivatives acting as serotonin transporter (SERT) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of anxiety, depression and stress disorders.
The first patenting from Neuro-Joy Ltd. details development of a device that electrically stimulates facial nerves and muscles in order to emulate a facial expression configured to ameliorate a mood disorder and improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.
It has been previously demonstrated that intranasal treatment with COG-201, an AAV9-shRNA designed to target the down-regulation of the 5-HT2A receptor, significantly decreased anxiety and improved memory in mice and rats.
Silo Pharma Inc. has completed a pre-IND meeting with the FDA regarding the company’s development plan for SPC-15, an intranasal prophylactic treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress-induced anxiety disorder.
The hypothalamus controls several neural circuits that have to do with instinctive behaviors such as food seeking, socialization and offspring maternal care, among others. There is limited knowledge regarding the mechanisms by which internal and external sensory cues are integrated to coordinate innate behavior.
