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Harnessing Brain Plasticity: The Therapeutic Power of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) in Neurotransmitter Modulation, Receptor Dynamics, and Neuroimaging for Neurological Innovations.

Minoo Sharbafshaaer, Giovanni Cirillo, Fabrizio Esposito, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Francesca Trojsi

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Review in Biomedicines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 44 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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44 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Minoo SharbafshaaerFirst Division of Neurology, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9887-5304
Giovanni CirilloDivision of Human Anatomy, Neuronal Networks Morphology & Systems Biology Lab, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3183-8773
Fabrizio EspositoFirst Division of Neurology, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5099-9786
Gioacchino TedeschiFirst Division of Neurology, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
Francesca TrojsiFirst Division of Neurology, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3790-8018

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) methods have become exciting techniques for altering brain activity and improving synaptic plasticity, earning recognition as valuable non-medicine treatments for a wide range of neurological disorders. Among these methods, repetitive TMS (rTMS) and theta-burst stimulation (TBS) show significant promise in improving outcomes for adults with complex neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc. However, optimizing their effects remains a challenge due to variability in how patients respond and a limited understanding of how these techniques interact with crucial neurotransmitter systems. This narrative review explores the mechanisms of rTMS and TBS, which enhance neuroplasticity and functional improvement. We specifically focus on their effects on GABAergic and glutamatergic pathways and how they interact with key receptors like N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) and AMPA receptors, which play essential roles in processes like long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD). Additionally, we investigate how rTMS and TBS impact neuroplasticity and functional connectivity, particularly concerning brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and tropomyosin-related kinase receptor type B (TrkB). Here, we highlight the significant potential of this research to expand our understanding of neuroplasticity and better treatment outcomes for patients. Through clarifying the neurobiology mechanisms behind rTMS and TBS with neuroimaging findings, we aim to develop more effective, personalized treatment plans that effectively address the challenges posed by neurological disorders and ultimately enhance the quality of neurorehabilitation services and provide future directions for patients' care.

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brain-derived neurotrophic factorlong-term depressionlong-term potentiationneuroimagingneurological disordersneuronal plasticityneurorehabilitationneurotransmittersreceptorrepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulationtheta burst stimulationtrkB

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PMID39595072
PMCPMC11592033

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