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Lloyd-Evans, E., & Waller-Evans, H. (2020). Biosynthesis and signalling functions of central and peripheral nervous system neurosteroids in health and disease. Essays in Biochemistry, 64(3), 591–606. Added by: Dr. Enrique Feoli (27/12/2023, 15:15) Last edited by: Dr. Enrique Feoli (27/12/2023, 15:20) |
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1042/EBC20200043 ID no. (ISBN etc.): 0071-1365 BibTeX citation key: LloydEvans2020 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: BioAcyl Corp Subcategories: Analgesia Creators: Lloyd-Evans, Waller-Evans Collection: Essays in Biochemistry |
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{Neurosteroids are steroid hormones synthesised de novo in the brain and peripheral nervous tissues. In contrast to adrenal steroid hormones that act on intracellular nuclear receptors, neurosteroids directly modulate plasma membrane ion channels and regulate intracellular signalling. This review provides an overview of the work that led to the discovery of neurosteroids, our current understanding of their intracellular biosynthetic machinery, and their roles in regulating the development and function of nervous tissue. Neurosteroids mediate signalling in the brain via multiple mechanisms. Here, we describe in detail their effects on GABA (inhibitory) and NMDA (excitatory) receptors, two signalling pathways of opposing function. Furthermore, emerging evidence points to altered neurosteroid function and signalling in neurological disease. This review focuses on neurodegenerative diseases associated with altered neurosteroid metabolism, mainly Niemann-Pick type C, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer disease. Finally, we summarise the use of natural and synthetic neurosteroids as current and emerging therapeutics alongside their potential use as disease biomarkers.}
Added by: Dr. Enrique Feoli Last edited by: Dr. Enrique Feoli |
