1.The Role of Synapsins in Neurological Disorders.
Fatima Javed MIRZA ; Saadia ZAHID
Neuroscience Bulletin 2018;34(2):349-358
Synapsins serve as flagships among the presynaptic proteins due to their abundance on synaptic vesicles and contribution to synaptic communication. Several studies have emphasized the importance of this multi-gene family of neuron-specific phosphoproteins in maintaining brain physiology. In the recent times, increasing evidence has established the relevance of alterations in synapsins as a major determinant in many neurological disorders. Here, we give a comprehensive description of the diverse roles of the synapsin family and the underlying molecular mechanisms that contribute to several neurological disorders. These physiologically important roles of synapsins associated with neurological disorders are just beginning to be understood. A detailed understanding of the diversified expression of synapsins may serve to strategize novel therapeutic approaches for these debilitating neurological disorders.
Animals
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Central Nervous System Diseases
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physiopathology
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Humans
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Synapsins
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physiology
2. Syzygium aromaticum ethanol extract reduces AlCl
Sanila AMBER ; Touqeer AHMED ; Saadia ZAHID ; Syed ALI SHAH ; Syed ALI SHAH
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2018;11(2):123-130
Objective: To investigate the neuroprotective effects of Syzygium aromaticum (S. aromaticum) extract (500 mg/kg) on AlCl