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ArticleFrontiers in cellular neuroscience2024

Neuropeptide Y receptor 1 and galanin receptor 2 (NPY1R-GALR2) interactions in the dentate gyrus and their relevance for neurogenesis and cognition.

Rasiel Beltran-Casanueva, Aracelis Hernández-García, Paula de Amo García, Encarnación Blanco-Reina, Pedro Serrano-Castro, Natalia García-Casares, Kjell Fuxe, Dasiel O Borroto-Escuela, Manuel Narváez

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Article in Frontiers in cellular neuroscience, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Rasiel Beltran-CasanuevaDepartment of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Aracelis Hernández-GarcíaDepartment of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Paula de Amo GarcíaFacultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
Encarnación Blanco-ReinaFacultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
Pedro Serrano-CastroFacultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
Natalia García-CasaresFacultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
Kjell Fuxe *Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Dasiel O Borroto-Escuela *Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Manuel Narváez *Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga · ESUniversidad de Málaga · ESKarolinska Institutet · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: This study may unveil novel insights into the interactions between neuropeptide Y receptor 1 (NPY1R) and galanin receptor 2 (GALR2), in the dentate gyrus of the dorsal hippocampus, shedding light on their role in neurogenesis and cognitive functions. Existing literature highlights the potential of these interactions in enhancing learning and memory, yet detailed mechanisms remain underexplored. Methods: Utilizing intracerebroventricular injections of GALR2 and NPY1R agonists in Sprague-Dawley male rats, we examined neurogenesis via markers PCNA and DCX, and memory consolidation through the object-in-place task over a three-week period. Results: Significant increases in NPY1R-GALR2 co-localization and neuroblast proliferation were observed, alongside enhanced memory consolidation. These findings suggest a synergistic effect of NPY1R and GALR2 activation on cognitive functions. Discussion: Our findings may foster the development of novel heterobivalent or multitargeting drugs, affecting NPY1R-GALR2 interaction, and suggest a future pharmacogical strategy for improving learning and memory found in many brain diseases. Further research is encouraged to explore these mechanisms in pathological models.

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cognitive enhancementGALR2 agonistneurogenic enhancementneuronal proliferationNPY1R agonistspatial memory performance

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