Protective potentials of far-infrared ray against neuropsychotoxic conditions

Naveen Sharma, Eun Joo Shin, Nam Hun Kim, Eun Hee Cho, Ji Hoon Jeong, Choon Gon Jang, Seung Yeol Nah, Toshitaka Nabeshima, Yukio Yoneda, Jean Lud Cadet, Hyoung Chun Kim

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Abstract

Compelling evidence suggests that far-infrared ray (FIR) possesses beneficial effects on emotional disorders. However, the underlying mechanism conveyed by FIR remains unclear. Recently, we demonstrated that exposure to FIR induces antioxidant potentials via up-regulation of glutathione peroxidase (GPx)-1 gene. The antioxidant potentials might be important for the modulation on the neuropsychotoxic conditions. Exposure to FIR protects from methamphetamine (MA)-induced memory impairments via phosphorylation of ERK 1/2 signaling by positive modulation of protein kinase C δ (PKCδ), M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M1 mAChR), and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) transcription factor. In addition, exposure to FIR positively modulates MA-induced behavioral sensitization via attenuating mitochondrial dysfunction by down-regulation of dopamine D1 receptor. In this mini-review, we have discussed with the protective potentials mediated by FIR against MA-induced psychotoxic burdens.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)144-148
Number of pages5
JournalNeurochemistry International
Volume122
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2019
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology

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