Seasonality of brain function: role in psychiatric disorders

R Zhang, ND Volkow - Translational Psychiatry, 2023 - nature.com
Seasonality patterns are reported in various psychiatric disorders. The current paper
summarizes findings on brain adaptations associated with seasonal changes, factors that …

Circadian rhythms and mood disorders: Time to see the light

HK Dollish, M Tsyglakova, CA McClung - Neuron, 2024 - cell.com
The importance of time is ever prevalent in our world, and disruptions to the normal
light/dark and sleep/wake cycle have now become the norm rather than the exception for a …

Insomnia and related mental health conditions: Essential neurobiological underpinnings towards reduced polypharmacy utilization rates

M Fornaro, C Caiazza, G De Simone, F Rossano… - Sleep Medicine, 2024 - Elsevier
Insomnia represents a significant public health burden, with a 10% prevalence in the
general population. Reduced sleep affects social and working functioning, productivity, and …

[HTML][HTML] Melatonin MT1 receptors as a target for the psychopharmacology of bipolar disorder: A translational study

MT Mazzocco, C Pisanu, L Russo, C Acconcia… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The treatment of bipolar disorder (BD) still remains a challenge. Melatonin (MLT), acting
through its two receptors MT 1 and MT 2, plays a key role in regulating circadian rhythms …

Traumatic brain injury, sleep, and melatonin—intrinsic changes with therapeutic potential

A Bell, B Hewins, C Bishop, A Fortin, J Wang… - Clocks & sleep, 2023 - mdpi.com
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most prevalent causes of morbidity in the United
States and is associated with numerous chronic sequelae long after the point of injury. One …

Pharmacological strategies for bipolar disorders in acute phases and chronic management with a special focus on lithium, valproic acid, and atypical antipsychotics

M Carli, F Weiss, G Grenno, S Ponzini… - Current …, 2023 - benthamdirect.com
Bipolar disorders (BDs) are a heterogeneous group of severe affective disorders generally
described by the alternation of (hypo) manic, depressive, and mixed phases, with euthymic …

Association between nocturnal light exposure and melatonin in humans: a meta-analysis

J Lu, R Zou, Y Yang, X Bai, W Wei, R Ding… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Background Night shift workers are more susceptible to circadian rhythm disturbances due
to their prolonged exposure to nighttime light. This exposure during abnormal periods …

Programmed cell death and melatonin: A comprehensive review

M Rafiyian, RJ Reiter, SM Rasooli Manesh… - Functional & integrative …, 2024 - Springer
Melatonin (MLT), a main product of pineal gland, recently has attracted the attention of
scientists due to its benefits in various diseases and also regulation of cellular homeostasis …

Assessment of sedative activity of Chrysin: Behavioral approach with pharmacokinetics, toxicological profile and molecular docking

MS Al Hasan, MS Bhuia, S Sheikh, SA Bithi, MA Saim… - Sleep Medicine, 2025 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to investigate the sedative effects of Chrysin (CHR) along with
modulatory effects on diazepam (DZP) and flumazenil (FLU) in an animal sleep model …

Circadian phase instability in bipolar disorder: a neglected essence

F Romo-Nava - Trends in Molecular Medicine, 2024 - cell.com
Circadian system disruption is an essential but poorly understood feature of bipolar disorder
(BD) and associated comorbidities. This forum article summarizes current evidence …