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Ketogenic Diet Modulates Nad+-Dependent Enzymes And Reduces Dna Damage In Hippocampus, Marwa Elamin, David N. Ruskin, Susan A. Masino, Paola Sacchetti
Ketogenic Diet Modulates Nad+-Dependent Enzymes And Reduces Dna Damage In Hippocampus, Marwa Elamin, David N. Ruskin, Susan A. Masino, Paola Sacchetti
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© 2018 Elamin, Ruskin, Masino and Sacchetti. The ketogenic diet’s (KD) anti-seizure effects have long been documented. Recently, its therapeutic potential in multiple neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders has emerged. Yet experimental evidence for a fundamental mechanism underlying beneficial effects across numerous diseases remains lacking. We previously showed that feeding rats a KD produced an early (within 2 days) and persistent elevation of hippocampal nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide+ (NAD+), an essential metabolic coenzyme and signaling molecule. NAD+ is a marker of cellular health and a substrate for enzymes implicated in longevity and DNA damage repair such as sirtuins and poly-ADP ribose polymerase-1 …
Editorial: Metabolic Control Of Brain Homeostasis, Detlev Boison, Jochen C. Meier, Susan A. Masino
Editorial: Metabolic Control Of Brain Homeostasis, Detlev Boison, Jochen C. Meier, Susan A. Masino
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Metabolic Dysfunction Underlying Autism Spectrum Disorder And Potential Treatment Approaches, Ning Cheng, Jong M. Rho, Susan A. Masino
Metabolic Dysfunction Underlying Autism Spectrum Disorder And Potential Treatment Approaches, Ning Cheng, Jong M. Rho, Susan A. Masino
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in sociability and communication, and increased repetitive and/or restrictive behaviors. While the etio-pathogenesis of ASD is unknown, clinical manifestations are diverse and many possible genetic and environmental factors have been implicated. As such, it has been a great challenge to identify key neurobiological mechanisms and to develop effective treatments. Current therapies focus on co-morbid conditions (such as epileptic seizures and sleep disturbances) and there is no cure for the core symptoms. Recent studies have increasingly implicated mitochondrial dysfunction in ASD. The fact that mitochondria are an integral part of diverse cellular functions …
Ketogenic Diets And Pain [Post-Print], Susan A. Masino, David N. Ruskin
Ketogenic Diets And Pain [Post-Print], Susan A. Masino, David N. Ruskin
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Ketogenic diets are well established as a successful anticonvulsant therapy. Based on overlap between mechanisms postulated to underlie pain and inflammation, and mechanisms postulated to underlie therapeutic effects of ketogenic diets, recent studies have explored the ability for ketogenic diets to reduce pain. Here we review clinical and basic research thus far exploring the impact of a ketogenic diet on thermal pain, inflammation, and neuropathic pain.
The Nervous System And Metabolic Dysregulation: Emerging Evidence Converges On Ketogenic Diet Therapy, David N. Ruskin, Susan A. Masino
The Nervous System And Metabolic Dysregulation: Emerging Evidence Converges On Ketogenic Diet Therapy, David N. Ruskin, Susan A. Masino
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A link between metabolism and brain function is clear. Since ancient times, epileptic seizures were noted as treatable with fasting, and historical observations of the therapeutic benefits of fasting on epilepsy were confirmed nearly 100 years ago. Shortly thereafter a high fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (KD) debuted as a therapy to reduce seizures. This strict regimen could mimic the metabolic effects of fasting while allowing adequate caloric intake for ongoing energy demands. Today, KD therapy, which forces predominantly ketone-based rather than glucose-based metabolism, is now well-established as highly successful in reducing seizures. Cellular metabolic dysfunction in the nervous system has …
Purines And The Anti-Epileptic Actions Of Ketogenic Diets, Susan A. Masino, Masahito Kawamura Jr., David N. Ruskin, Jeremy Gawryluk, Xuesong Chen, Jonathan D. Geiger
Purines And The Anti-Epileptic Actions Of Ketogenic Diets, Susan A. Masino, Masahito Kawamura Jr., David N. Ruskin, Jeremy Gawryluk, Xuesong Chen, Jonathan D. Geiger
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Ketogenic diets are high in fat and low in carbohydrates and represent a well-established and effective treatmentalternative to anti-epileptic drugs. Ketogenic diets are used for the management of a variety of difficult-to-treat or intractableseizure disorders, especially pediatric refractory epilepsy. However, it has been shown that this dietary therapycan reduce seizures in people of all ages, and ketogenic diets are being applied to other prevalent medical conditions suchas diabetes. Although used effectively to treat epilepsy for nearly 90 years, the mechanism(s) by which ketogenic dietswork to reduce seizures remain ill-understood. One mechanism receiving increased attention is based on findings that ketogenicdiets …