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  1. Article ; Online: Disrupting T cell memory to promote stress resilience: A role for CD74?

    Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Brain, behavior, and immunity

    2023  Volume 114, Page(s) 240–241

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-31
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639219-2
    ISSN 1090-2139 ; 0889-1591
    ISSN (online) 1090-2139
    ISSN 0889-1591
    DOI 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.08.011
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  2. Article ; Online: Local translation in microglial processes.

    Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Nature neuroscience

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 7, Page(s) 1140–1142

    MeSH term(s) Microglia ; Brain
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1420596-8
    ISSN 1546-1726 ; 1097-6256
    ISSN (online) 1546-1726
    ISSN 1097-6256
    DOI 10.1038/s41593-023-01370-z
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  3. Article ; Online: Microglial Transcriptional Signatures in the Central Nervous System: Toward A Future of Unraveling Their Function in Health and Disease.

    Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Annual review of genetics

    2023  Volume 57, Page(s) 65–86

    Abstract: Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), are primarily derived from the embryonic yolk sac and make their way to the CNS during early development. They play key physiological and immunological roles across the life span, ... ...

    Abstract Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), are primarily derived from the embryonic yolk sac and make their way to the CNS during early development. They play key physiological and immunological roles across the life span, throughout health, injury, and disease. Recent transcriptomic studies have identified gene transcript signatures expressed by microglia that may provide the foundation for unprecedented insights into their functions. Microglial gene expression signatures can help distinguish them from macrophage cell types to a reasonable degree of certainty, depending on the context. Microglial expression patterns further suggest a heterogeneous population comprised of many states that vary according to the spatiotemporal context. Microglial diversity is most pronounced during development, when extensive CNS remodeling takes place, and following disease or injury. A next step of importance for the field will be to identify the functional roles performed by these various microglial states, with the perspective of targeting them therapeutically.
    MeSH term(s) Microglia/physiology ; Central Nervous System ; Macrophages ; Transcriptome/genetics ; Gene Expression Profiling
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 207928-8
    ISSN 1545-2948 ; 0066-4170 ; 0066-4197
    ISSN (online) 1545-2948
    ISSN 0066-4170 ; 0066-4197
    DOI 10.1146/annurev-genet-022223-093643
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  4. Article: Enhancing axonal myelination in seniors: A review exploring the potential impact cannabis has on myelination in the aged brain.

    Murray, Colin J / Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Frontiers in aging neuroscience

    2023  Volume 15, Page(s) 1119552

    Abstract: Consumption of cannabis is on the rise as public opinion trends toward acceptance and its consequent legalization. Specifically, the senior population is one of the demographics increasing their use of cannabis the fastest, but research aimed at ... ...

    Abstract Consumption of cannabis is on the rise as public opinion trends toward acceptance and its consequent legalization. Specifically, the senior population is one of the demographics increasing their use of cannabis the fastest, but research aimed at understanding cannabis' impact on the aged brain is still scarce. Aging is characterized by many brain changes that slowly alter cognitive ability. One process that is greatly impacted during aging is axonal myelination. The slow degradation and loss of myelin (i.e., demyelination) in the brain with age has been shown to associate with cognitive decline and, furthermore, is a common characteristic of numerous neurological diseases experienced in aging. It is currently not known what causes this age-dependent degradation, but it is likely due to numerous confounding factors (i.e., heightened inflammation, reduced blood flow, cellular senescence) that impact the many cells responsible for maintaining overall homeostasis and myelin integrity. Importantly, animal studies using non-human primates and rodents have also revealed demyelination with age, providing a reliable model for researchers to try and understand the cellular mechanisms at play. In rodents, cannabis was recently shown to modulate the myelination process. Furthermore, studies looking at the direct modulatory impact cannabis has on microglia, astrocytes and oligodendrocyte lineage cells hint at potential mechanisms to prevent some of the more damaging activities performed by these cells that contribute to demyelination in aging. However, research focusing on how cannabis impacts myelination in the aged brain is lacking. Therefore, this review will explore the evidence thus far accumulated to show how cannabis impacts myelination and will extrapolate what this knowledge may mean for the aged brain.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2558898-9
    ISSN 1663-4365
    ISSN 1663-4365
    DOI 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1119552
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  5. Article: Microglia: A pharmacological target for the treatment of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

    McKee, Chloe G / Hoffos, Madison / Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1125982

    Abstract: As individuals age, microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), become less effective at preserving brain circuits. Increases in microglial inflammatory activity are thought to contribute to age-related declines in cognitive ...

    Abstract As individuals age, microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), become less effective at preserving brain circuits. Increases in microglial inflammatory activity are thought to contribute to age-related declines in cognitive functions and to transitions toward mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). As microglia possess receptors for communicating with the CNS environment, pharmacological therapies targeting these pathways hold potential for promoting homeostatic microglial functions within the aging CNS. Preclinical and early phase clinical trials investigating the therapeutic effects of pharmacological agents acting on microglia, including reactive oxygen species, TREM2, fractalkine signaling, the complement cascade, and the NLRP3 inflammasome, are currently underway; however, important questions remain unanswered. Current challenges include target selectivity, as many of the signaling pathways are expressed in other cell types. Furthermore, microglia are a heterogenous cell population with transcriptomic, proteomic, and microscopy studies revealing distinct microglial states, whose activities and abundance shift across the lifespan. For example, homeostatic microglia can transform into pathological states characterized by markers of oxidative stress. Selective pharmacological targeting aimed at limiting transitions to pathological states or promoting homeostatic or protective states, could help to avoid potentially harmful off-target effects on beneficial states or other cell types. In this mini-review we cover current microglial pathways of interest for the prevention and treatment of age-related cognitive decline and CNS disorders of aging focusing on MCI and AD. We also discuss the heterogeneity of microglia described in these conditions and how pharmacological agents could target specific microglial states.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2023.1125982
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  6. Article ; Online: The endocannabinoid system as a putative target for the development of novel drugs for the treatment of psychiatric illnesses.

    Hill, Matthew N / Haney, Margaret / Hillard, Cecilia J / Karhson, Debra S / Vecchiarelli, Haley A

    Psychological medicine

    2023  Volume 53, Issue 15, Page(s) 7006–7024

    Abstract: Cannabis is well established to impact affective states, emotion and perceptual processing, primarily through its interactions with the endocannabinoid system. While cannabis use is quite prevalent in many individuals afflicted with psychiatric illnesses, ...

    Abstract Cannabis is well established to impact affective states, emotion and perceptual processing, primarily through its interactions with the endocannabinoid system. While cannabis use is quite prevalent in many individuals afflicted with psychiatric illnesses, there is considerable controversy as to whether cannabis may worsen these conditions or provide some form of therapeutic benefit. The development of pharmacological agents which interact with components of the endocannabinoid system in more localized and discrete ways then via phytocannabinoids found in cannabis, has allowed the investigation if direct targeting of the endocannabinoid system itself may represent a novel approach to treat psychiatric illness without the potential untoward side effects associated with cannabis. Herein we review the current body of literature regarding the various pharmacological tools that have been developed to target the endocannabinoid system, their impact in preclinical models of psychiatric illness and the recent data emerging of their utilization in clinical trials for psychiatric illnesses, with a specific focus on substance use disorders, trauma-related disorders, and autism. We highlight several candidate drugs which target endocannabinoid function, particularly inhibitors of endocannabinoid metabolism or modulators of cannabinoid receptor signaling, which have emerged as potential candidates for the treatment of psychiatric conditions, particularly substance use disorder, anxiety and trauma-related disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Although there needs to be ongoing clinical work to establish the potential utility of endocannabinoid-based drugs for the treatment of psychiatric illnesses, the current data available is quite promising and shows indications of several potential candidate diseases which may benefit from this approach.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Endocannabinoids ; Mental Disorders/drug therapy ; Anxiety ; Anxiety Disorders ; Cannabis ; Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists ; Hallucinogens
    Chemical Substances Endocannabinoids ; Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists ; Hallucinogens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 217420-0
    ISSN 1469-8978 ; 0033-2917
    ISSN (online) 1469-8978
    ISSN 0033-2917
    DOI 10.1017/S0033291723002465
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  7. Article ; Online: Environmental Enrichment Engages Vesicular Zinc Signaling to Enhance Hippocampal Neurogenesis.

    Chrusch, Michael J / Fu, Selena / Spanswick, Simon C / Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Patel, Payal P / Hill, Matthew N / Dyck, Richard H

    Cells

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 6

    Abstract: Zinc is highly concentrated in synaptic vesicles throughout the mammalian telencephalon and, in particular, the hippocampal dentate gyrus. A role for zinc in modulating synaptic plasticity has been inferred, but whether zinc has a particular role in ... ...

    Abstract Zinc is highly concentrated in synaptic vesicles throughout the mammalian telencephalon and, in particular, the hippocampal dentate gyrus. A role for zinc in modulating synaptic plasticity has been inferred, but whether zinc has a particular role in experience-dependent plasticity has yet to be determined. The aim of the current study was to determine whether vesicular zinc is important for modulating adult hippocampal neurogenesis in an experience-dependent manner and, consequently, hippocampal-dependent behaviour. We assessed the role of vesicular zinc in modulating hippocampal neurogenesis and behaviour by comparing ZnT3 knockout (KO) mice, which lack vesicular zinc, to wild-type (WT) littermates exposed to either standard housing conditions (SH) or an enriched environment (EE). We found that vesicular zinc is necessary for a cascade of changes in hippocampal plasticity following EE, such as increases in hippocampal neurogenesis and elevations in mature brain-derived neurotrophic factor (mBDNF), but was otherwise dispensable under SH conditions. Using the Spatial Object Recognition task and the Morris Water task we show that, unlike WT mice, ZnT3 KO mice showed no improvements in spatial memory following EE. These experiments demonstrate that vesicular zinc is essential for the enhancement of adult hippocampal neurogenesis and behaviour following enrichment, supporting a role for zincergic neurons in contributing to experience-dependent plasticity in the hippocampus.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Zinc ; Hippocampus/physiology ; Synaptic Vesicles ; Neurons ; Mice, Knockout ; Neurogenesis/physiology ; Mammals
    Chemical Substances Zinc (J41CSQ7QDS)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells12060883
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  8. Article ; Online: Neuroendocrine, neuroinflammatory and pathological outcomes of chronic stress: A story of microglial remodeling.

    Picard, Katherine / St-Pierre, Marie-Kim / Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Bordeleau, Maude / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Neurochemistry international

    2021  Volume 145, Page(s) 104987

    Abstract: Microglia, the resident macrophage cells of the central nervous system (CNS), are involved in a myriad of processes required to maintain CNS homeostasis. These cells are dynamic and can adapt their phenotype and functions to the physiological needs of ... ...

    Abstract Microglia, the resident macrophage cells of the central nervous system (CNS), are involved in a myriad of processes required to maintain CNS homeostasis. These cells are dynamic and can adapt their phenotype and functions to the physiological needs of the organism. Microglia rapidly respond to changes occurring in their microenvironment, such as the ones taking place during stress. While stress can be beneficial for the organism to adapt to a situation, it can become highly detrimental when it turns chronic. Microglial response to prolonged stress may lead to an alteration of their beneficial physiological functions, becoming either maladaptive or pro-inflammatory. In this review, we aim to summarize the effects of chronic stress exerted on microglia through the neuroendocrine system and inflammation at adulthood. We also discuss how these effects of chronic stress could contribute to microglial involvement in neuropsychiatric and sleep disorders, as well as neurodegenerative diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Chronic Disease ; Corticosterone/metabolism ; Humans ; Inflammation/metabolism ; Inflammation/pathology ; Inflammation Mediators/metabolism ; Microglia/metabolism ; Microglia/pathology ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/metabolism ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/pathology ; Neurosecretory Systems/metabolism ; Neurosecretory Systems/pathology ; Norepinephrine/metabolism ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Stress, Psychological/metabolism ; Stress, Psychological/pathology
    Chemical Substances Inflammation Mediators ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Corticosterone (W980KJ009P) ; Norepinephrine (X4W3ENH1CV)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 283190-9
    ISSN 1872-9754 ; 0197-0186
    ISSN (online) 1872-9754
    ISSN 0197-0186
    DOI 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.104987
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  9. Article ; Online: Present and future of microglial pharmacology.

    Šimončičová, Eva / Gonçalves de Andrade, Elisa / Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Awogbindin, Ifeoluwa O / Delage, Charlotte I / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Trends in pharmacological sciences

    2022  Volume 43, Issue 8, Page(s) 669–685

    Abstract: Microglia, brain resident immune cells, modulate development, activity, and plasticity of the central nervous system. Mechanistically implicated in numerous neurological pathologies, microglia emerge as strong contenders for novel neurotherapies. ... ...

    Abstract Microglia, brain resident immune cells, modulate development, activity, and plasticity of the central nervous system. Mechanistically implicated in numerous neurological pathologies, microglia emerge as strong contenders for novel neurotherapies. Shifting away from merely an attenuation of excessive microglial inflammatory and phagocytic activities, current therapies aim toward targeting the complex context-dependent microglial heterogeneity, unveiled by large-scale genetic studies and emerging single-cell analyses. Although lacking the necessary selectivity, initial therapies attempting to target specific state-associated microglial properties and functions (e.g., inflammatory activity, phagocytosis, proliferation, metabolism, or surveillance) are currently under pre- or even clinical (Phase I-IV) investigation. Here, we provide an update on current microglial therapeutic research and discuss what the future in the field might look like.
    MeSH term(s) Brain/metabolism ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Humans ; Microglia ; Phagocytosis/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 282846-7
    ISSN 1873-3735 ; 0165-6147
    ISSN (online) 1873-3735
    ISSN 0165-6147
    DOI 10.1016/j.tips.2021.11.006
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  10. Article: Microglia Fighting for Neurological and Mental Health: On the Central Nervous System Frontline of COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Gonçalves de Andrade, Elisa / Šimončičová, Eva / Carrier, Micaël / Vecchiarelli, Haley A / Robert, Marie-Ève / Tremblay, Marie-Ève

    Frontiers in cellular neuroscience

    2021  Volume 15, Page(s) 647378

    Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is marked by cardio-respiratory alterations, with increasing reports also indicating neurological and psychiatric symptoms in infected individuals. During COVID-19 pathology, the central nervous system (CNS) is ... ...

    Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is marked by cardio-respiratory alterations, with increasing reports also indicating neurological and psychiatric symptoms in infected individuals. During COVID-19 pathology, the central nervous system (CNS) is possibly affected by direct severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) invasion, exaggerated systemic inflammatory responses, or hypoxia. Psychosocial stress imposed by the pandemic further affects the CNS of COVID-19 patients, but also the non-infected population, potentially contributing to the emergence or exacerbation of various neurological or mental health disorders. Microglia are central players of the CNS homeostasis maintenance and inflammatory response that exert their crucial functions in coordination with other CNS cells. During homeostatic challenges to the brain parenchyma, microglia modify their density, morphology, and molecular signature, resulting in the adjustment of their functions. In this review, we discuss how microglia may be involved in the neuroprotective and neurotoxic responses against CNS insults deriving from COVID-19. We examine how these responses may explain, at least partially, the neurological and psychiatric manifestations reported in COVID-19 patients and the general population. Furthermore, we consider how microglia might contribute to increased CNS vulnerability in certain groups, such as aged individuals and people with pre-existing conditions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2452963-1
    ISSN 1662-5102
    ISSN 1662-5102
    DOI 10.3389/fncel.2021.647378
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