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| العنوان: |
Identification of metabolic biomarkers of chronic vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in subjects with drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE). |
| المؤلفون: |
Manca, Claudia, Coa, Roberta, Murru, Elisabetta, Carta, Gianfranca, Pinna, Giovanni, Sanfilippo, Roberto, Polizzi, Lorenzo, Pistis, Marco, Follesa, Paolo, Puligheddu, Monica, Banni, Sebastiano |
| المصدر: |
Epilepsia Open; Feb2024, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p432-438, 7p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
VAGUS nerve stimulation, ENERGY metabolism, PEROXISOME proliferator-activated receptors, LIPID metabolism, BIOMARKERS, STIMULUS intensity, ERYTHROCYTES |
| مستخلص: |
Neuromodulation by means of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy, reduces seizure frequency and improves quality of life in subjects with drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE), yet its molecular mechanism remains unclear. This study investigates the impact of chronic VNS on lipid bioactive metabolites and fatty acids (FA) in the plasma and red blood cells of seven subjects with DRE. By measuring expression levels of peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor α (PPARα) and sirtuin1 (SIRT1) genes—key regulators in energy and lipid metabolism—and lipid profiles before and after various stages of VNS, this study identifies potential mechanisms by which VNS may reduce seizure frequency. Blood samples collected before VNS device implantation, after acute VNS stimulus, and following gradual intensity increments up to therapeutic levels revealed that VNS increases SIRT1 and PPARα expression and erythrocyte concentrations of PPARα ligands. Additionally, we observe reduced de novo lipogenesis biomarkers in erythrocytes, indicating that VNS may influence systemic lipid and energy metabolism. Our findings suggest that VNS could enhance neuronal function by modulating energy metabolism, thus potentially reducing seizure frequency in subjects with DRE. Future research targeting SIRT1 and PPARα may provide innovative therapeutic strategies for managing DRE. Plain Language Summary: The exact mechanism of VNS is still unknown. This study investigated the effects of VNS Therapy on energetic metabolism, suggesting possible novel biomarkers for DRE subjects and neuromodulation therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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