Cellular signaling pathways in the nervous system activated by various mechanical and electromagnetic stimuli

Autor: Youngjae Ryu, Aboubacar Wague, Xuhui Liu, Brian T. Feeley, Adam R. Ferguson, Kazuhito Morioka
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, Vol 17 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1662-5099
DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2024.1427070
Popis: Mechanical stimuli, such as stretch, shear stress, or compression, activate a range of biomolecular responses through cellular mechanotransduction. In the nervous system, studies on mechanical stress have highlighted key pathophysiological mechanisms underlying traumatic injury and neurodegenerative diseases. However, the biomolecular pathways triggered by mechanical stimuli in the nervous system has not been fully explored, especially compared to other body systems. This gap in knowledge may be due to the wide variety of methods and definitions used in research. Additionally, as mechanical stimulation techniques such as ultrasound and electromagnetic stimulation are increasingly utilized in psychological and neurorehabilitation treatments, it is vital to understand the underlying biological mechanisms in order to develop accurate pathophysiological models and enhance therapeutic interventions. This review aims to summarize the cellular signaling pathways activated by various mechanical and electromagnetic stimuli with a particular focus on the mammalian nervous system. Furthermore, we briefly discuss potential cellular mechanosensors involved in these processes.
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