ArticleiScience2021
Terahertz exposure enhances neuronal synaptic transmission and oligodendrocyte differentiation
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- Non-Thermal Effects of Terahertz Radiation on Gene Expression: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Genes · 2024Pooled it
- Research Progress of Terahertz Technology in Microbiology.Biosensors · 2026Review
- Terahertz wave stimulation improves visual recognition memory via the activation of excitatory neurons in the perirhinal cortex.Cell communication and signaling : CCS · 2026Article
- Noninvasive Terahertz Wave Binocular Stimulation Improves Cognition in Amyloid-β-Related Dementia.Research (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Article
- Response of pheochromocytoma neuronal cells to varying intensity of continuous wave terahertz radiation.Journal of synchrotron radiation · 2025Article
- The Role of Glutamatergic Neurons in Changes of Synaptic Plasticity Induced by THz Waves.Biomolecules · 2025Article
- THz Waves Improve Spatial Working Memory by Increasing the Activity of Glutamatergic Neurons in Mice.Cells · 2025Article
- Effect of terahertz radiation on cells and cellular structures.Frontiers of optoelectronics · 2025Review
- Terahertz Irradiation Promotes Angiogenesis in vitro by Enhancing Permeability of the Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel.PloS one · 2025Article
- Advances in Terahertz Biophysics and Chemistry.Research (Washington, D.C.) · 2025Review
- Terahertz Science and Technology in Astronomy, Telecommunications, and Biophysics.Research (Washington, D.C.) · 2025Review
- Membrane-mediated modulation of mitochondrial physiology by terahertz waves.Biomedical optics express · 2024Article
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- Terahertz Radiation Modulates Neuronal Morphology and Dynamics Properties.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- Mid-Infrared Photons Alleviate Tinnitus by Activating the KCNQ2 Channel in the Auditory Cortex.Research (Washington, D.C.) · 2024Article
- Calcium Imaging Characterize the Neurobiological Effect of Terahertz Radiation in Zebrafish Larvae.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- High Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation Stimulates Neuronal Growth and Hippocampal Synaptic Transmission.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Sensitivity of Neuroblastoma and Induced Neural Progenitor Cells to High-Intensity THz Radiation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- The laws and effects of terahertz wave interactions with neurons.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
- Recent advances and research progress on microsystems and bioeffects of terahertz neuromodulation.Microsystems & nanoengineering · 2023Review
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Abstract
Terahertz (THz) frequency occupies a large portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is between the infrared and microwave regions. Recent advances in THz application have stimulated interests regarding the biological effects within this frequency range. In the current study, we report that irradiation with a single-frequency THz laser on mice cortical neuron cultures increases excitatory synaptic transmission and neuronal firing activities. Microarray assay reveals gene expression dynamics after THz exposure, which is consistent with morphology and electrophysiology results. Besides, certain schedule of THz irradiation inhibits the proliferation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) and promotes OPC differentiation. Of note, the myelination process is enhanced after THz exposure. In summary, our observations suggest that THz irradiation can modulate the functions of different neuronal cells, with different sensitivity to THz. These results provide important understanding of the mechanisms that govern THz interactions with nervous systems and suggest THz wave as a new strategy for neuromodulation.
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