Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity: Insights from Physiological and Epigenetic Adaptations
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2024) | Viewed by 1852
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oxidative stress; brain function; neurodegeneration; antioxidant capability; physical exercise
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Dear Colleagues,
Neuroplasticity denotes the ability of the central nervous system to organize, modify and adapt its circuits and neuronal connections in response to internal and external stimuli. In this regard, physical exercise has been widely shown to promote brain plasticity through the release of several neurotrophic factors that in turn affect neuronal metabolism, nerve growth, and new synaptic connections as well as trigger intracellular molecular pathways in order to ensure neuronal survival and prevent neurodegeneration. In addition, exercise has been proven to directly affect the expression of neuroplasticity-related genes through epigenetic modifications including DNA methylation, histone modifications and microRNAs (miRNAs).
We are pleased to invite you to submit your manuscript to our current Special Issue whose purpose is to investigate molecular and epigenetic mechanisms affecting exercise-induced neuroplasticity; both original research articles and reviews are welcome.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The effect of chronic and acute exercise on brain plasticity;
- The role of neurotrophic factors;
- Exercise and brain metabolism;
- Physical activity and neuroplasticity in children and young adults;
- The effect of exercise on brain health in neurodegenerative disorders;
- Epigenetic modifications affecting brain plasticity;
- Cerebral oxidative stress and exercise-induced antioxidant responses;
- The role of lactate.
Dr. Ferdinando Franzoni
Dr. Giorgia Scarfò
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- exercise
- neuroplasticity
- epigenetic modifications
- neurotrophic factors
- lactate
- oxidative stress
- synaptic changes
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