Abstract Matrix metalloproteinase‐9 (MMP‐9) is a member of the metzincin family of mostly
extracellularly operating proteases. Despite the fact that all of these enzymes might be target …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of over twenty proteases, operating chiefly
extracellularly to cleave components of the extracellular matrix, cell adhesion molecules as …

The paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) is thought to regulate behavioral
responses under emotionally arousing conditions. Reward-associated cues activate PVT …

Since the 1980s, we have witnessed the rapid development of genetically modified mouse
models of human diseases. A large number of transgenic and knockout mice have been …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental
disorder, with current estimates of more than 1% of affected children across nations. The …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays diverse roles in several physiological and pathological
conditions. In the brain, the ECM is unique both in its composition and in functions …

Ischemic stroke remains the leading cause of death and disability, while the main
mechanisms of dominant neurological damage in stroke contain excitotoxicity, oxidative …

For social interaction to be successful, two conditions must be met: the motivation to initiate it
and the ability to maintain it. This study uses both optogenetic and chemogenetic …

Matrix metalloproteinase 9 is a proteolytic enzyme which is recently one of the more often
studied biomarkers. Its possible use as a biomarker of neuronal damage in stroke, heart …

Activity-dependent proteolysis at a synapse has been recognized as a pivotal factor in
controlling dynamic changes in dendritic spine shape and function; however, excessive …