From Fostering to Delusional Disorder of Filiation

Introduction: Fostering is a widespread practice in West Africa. It played an essential role in the circulation of children. The failure of its community regulation, not compensated by a legal framework, has made its practice precarious. Observation: A case study was conducted on Dior, who was hospitalised in a psychiatric ward for a delusional disorder of filiation. Dior was entrusted to her maternal grandmother and aunt at ages 2 and 9. During these fosterings, the place of the symbolic father was not substituted, causing a void that challenged her imagination. The outcome was an inscription in a genealogy where she had found herself with prestigious parents. Discussion: Fostering has strongly disrupted the family dynamics in Dior’s case. One of her options was to assume the paternal function, the use of which was perceived as a defiance or even a transgression. This same function would be a starting point of a psychosis whose filial character would only be an attempt at rectification where reality and imagination collide. Conclusion: Our study reveals the importance of stable parental figures at stake in fostering contexts, which constitute a risk factor for the development of a subsequent psychosis.

nNOS-mediated protein-protein interactions:promising targets for treating neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders

Neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and affect the health of billions of people.Nitric oxide(NO),a free gas with multitudinous bioactivities,is mainly produced from the oxidation of L-arginine by neuronal nitric oxide synthase(nNOS)in the brain.Inhibiting nNOS benefits a variety of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders,including stroke,depression and anxiety disorders,posttraumatic stress disorder,Parkinson’s disease,Alzheimer’s disease,chronic pain,and drug addiction.Due to critical roles of nNOS in learning and memory and synaptic plasticity,direct inhibition of nNOS may cause severe side effects.Importantly,interactions of several proteins,including post-synaptic density 95(PSD-95),carboxyterminal PDZ ligand of nNOS(CAPON)and serotonin transporter(SERT),with the PSD/Disc-large/ZO-1 homologous(PDZ)domain of nNOS have been demonstrated to influence the subcellular distribution and activity of the enzyme in the brain.Therefore,it will be a preferable means to interfere with nNOS-mediated proteinprotein interactions(PPIs),which do not lead to undesirable effects.Herein,we summarize the current literatures on nNOS-mediated PPIs involved in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders,and the discovery of drugs targeting the PPIs,which is expected to provide potential targets for developing novel drugs and new strategy for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Coherence of Disordered Bosonic Gas with Two-and Three-Body Interactions

We theoretically and numerically investigate the coherence of disordered bosonic gas with effective two- and three-body interactions within a two-site Bose-Hubbard model. By properly adjusting the two- and three-body interactions and the disorder, the coherence of the system exhibits new and interesting phenomena, including the resonance character of coherence against the disorder in the purely two- or three-body interactions system. More interestingly, the disorder and three-body interactions together can suppress the coherence of the purely three-body interactions system, which is different from the case in which the disorder and two-body interactions together can enhance the coherence in certain values of two.body interaction. Furthermore, when two- or three- body interactions are attractive or repulsive, the phase coherence exhibits completely different phenomena. In particular, if two- or three-body interactions are attractive, the coherence of the system can be significantly enhanced in certain regions. Correspondingly, the phase coherence of the system is strongly related to the effective interaction energy. The results provide a possible way for studying the coherence of bosonic gas with multi-atoms＇ interactions in the presence of the disorder.

Interaction Efects on the Density of States in a Disordered Metalic Film

The interaction theory is generalized to the case of anisotropic disordered electronic systems. The interaction correction to the density of states near Fermi surface in a disordered metallic film is calculated in the weakly localized regime, and the dime

Gene×environment interaction in major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder(MDD)is a multifactorial disorder,where multiple susceptibility genes interact with environmental factors,predisposing individuals to the development of the illness.In this article,we reviewed different gene×environment interaction(G×E)studies shifting from a candidate gene to a genome-wide approach.Among environmental factors,childhood adversities and stressful life events have been suggested to exert crucial impacts on MDD.Importantly,the diathesis-stress conceptualization of G×E has been challenged by the differential susceptibility theory.Finally,we summarized several limitations of G×E studies and suggested how future G×E studies might reveal complex interactions between genes and environments in MDD.

Design of Urban Parent-Child Interaction Landscape Spaces:A Case Study of Wuhan Overseas Chinese Town(OCT) Park

From the perspective of the design of parent-child interaction landscapes,this paper took Wuhan Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) Park for example,explored children’s physiology,psychology and emotions as well as external factors,translated them into building landscape spaces,children’s emotion spaces,children’s exploration spaces,children’s social spaces,so as to facilitate parent-child interactions in these spaces,thereby to enhance the family-care education and parent-child emotional exchanges,and provide references for the construction of parent-child interaction spaces.

Theoretical study on order–disorder phase transition of CH3NH3PbCl3

Order–disorder phase transitions for CH3NH3PbCl3 are studied with density functional theory. Our calculations show that the disorder is manifested in two aspects in the cubic phase, namely, the disorder of orientation and rotation of organic groups. Organic groups of [CH3] and [NH3] in cubic crystals can easily rotate around its C3 axis. At the same time,[CH3NH3]^+ organic groups can also orient to different spatial directions due to the weak interactions between organic group and inorganic frame. Our results show that its possible phase transition path starts from the deviation of organic groups from the crystal c-axis. Its structural transition changes from disordered cubic phase to hydrogen-only disordered tetragonal structure in the process of decreasing symmetry. The disordered high temperature cubic phase can be expressed as a statistical average of substructures we rebuilt. The electrostatic repulsive force between adjacent organic groups triggers out the formation of low temperature phase on cooling.

“Sentinel or accomplice”:gut microbiota and microglia crosstalk in disorders of gut-brain interaction

Abnormal brain-gut interaction is considered the core pathological mechanism behind the disorders of gut-brain interaction(DGBI),in which the intestinal microbiota plays an important role.Microglia are the“sentinels”of the central nervous system(CNS),which participate in tissue damage caused by traumatic brain injury,resist central infection and participate in neurogenesis,and are involved in the occurrence of various neurological diseases.With in-depth research on DGBI,we could find an interaction between the intestinal microbiota and microglia and that they are jointly involved in the occurrence of DGBI,especially in individuals with comorbidities of mental disorders,such as irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).This bidirectional regulation of microbiota and microglia provides a new direction for the treatment of DGBI.In this review,we focus on the role and underlying mechanism of the interaction between gut microbiota and microglia in DGBI,especially IBS,and the corresponding clinical application prospects and highlight its potential to treat DGBI in individuals with psychiatric comorbidities.

Psychobiological Model of Bipolar Disorder: Based on Imbalances of Glial-Neuronal Information Processing

A psychobiological model of the etiopathology of bipolar disorder is proposed. Based on genetic-epigenetic and chronobiological factors a hyperintentional personality structure, if faced with non-feasible intentional programs in the environment, suffers from inner and outer stress. This stress situation leads to imbalances in information processing in glial-neuronal synaptic units, called tripartite synapses. In depression the overexpression of astrocytic receptors and of gap junctions in the astroglial network causes a prolonged information processing which affects the behavior generating systems in the brainstem reticular formation. Because the activation of the behavior generating systems is protracted, they are unable to select an appropriate mode of behavior (e.g. communicating, eating, working, sleeping, etc.) from sensory information in real time. Inversely, in mania astrocytic receptors and gap junctions are underexpressed causing a shortened synaptic information processing with rapid changes in behavior. Switching may represent a coping-attempt with depression by mania and vice versa. Towards a comprehensive model of the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder the role of microglia and their devastating effects on glial-neuronal interactions are outlined. Finally, the testing of the model is discussed.

Development of innovative tools for investigation of nutrient-gut interaction

The gastrointestinal tract is the key interface between the ingesta and the human body.There is wide recognition that the gastrointestinal response to nutrients or bioactive compounds,particularly the secretion of numerous hormones,is critical to the regulation of appetite,body weight and blood glucose.This concept has led to an increasing focus on“gut-based”strategies for the management of metabolic disorders,including type 2 diabetes and obesity.Understanding the underlying mechanisms and downstream effects of nutrient-gut interactions is fundamental to effective translation of this knowledge to clinical practice.To this end,an array of research tools and platforms have been developed to better understand the mechanisms of gut hormone secretion from enteroendocrine cells.This review discusses the evolution of in vitro and in vivo models and the integration of innovative techniques that will ultimately enable the development of novel therapies for metabolic diseases.

Influence of DAP1 Genotype and Psychosocial Factors on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Thai Tsunami Survivors: A GxE Approach

Background: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder found in individuals afflicted by a traumatic event including the natural disaster. “Tsunami” occurred in Andaman coast of Thailand on December 26, 2004, in which 33.6% of survivors were diagnosed as PTSD. This study aimed to explore the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). rs267943 genotype is located on chromosome 5 in the intron of the death-associated protein 1 (DAP1) gene and psychosocial factors for PTSD. Methods: Participants (N = 1970) were recruited from volunteers who have complete data both of DAP1 gene and psychosocial factor. Results: Using a binary logistic regression model, significant gene-environment interactions were found for the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs267943 and psychosocial factors including depression (adj. OR = 6.0, 95% CI = 4.29 - 8.39), neurotic personality (adj. OR = 2.73, 95% CI = 2.18 - 3.42), planning (adj. OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.20 - 1.93), use of emotional support (adj. OR = 1.32, 95% CI = 1.21 - 1.94) with statistical significant p Conclusion: This study demonstrated that GxE studies can be utilized to shed light on the origins of PTSD.

Changes in A_2Aadenosine receptor parameters in patients affected by bipolar disorders: Correlation with antipsychotic dosage and severity of illness

Typical antipsychotics, potent D2 dopamine receptor antagonists, are the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of bipolar disorders. In the central nervous system, the discovery of antagonistic interactions between A2A adenosine receptors and D2 dopamine receptors suggests that the adenosine system may be involved in the pathogenesis of different psychiatric disorders and in the therapeutic effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs. Previously, we have demonstrated an increase in A2A receptor expression and agonist affinity in platelets from psychotic patients treated with haloperidol. This result suggests that there is also a structural and functional interaction between A2A and D2 receptors in peripheral cells. In this work, we investigated the effect of different doses of typical drugs on A2A adenosine receptor binding and correlated these parameters with the severity of symptoms. We demonstrated, for the first time, that there was a strong correlation between A2A receptor affinity constant values (Kd) and drug doses in psychotic patients with a moderate severity of illness and moderate psychotic symptoms. The correlation was completely lost in patients with severe illness and severe psychotic symptoms. These results demonstrated that in platelets of patients affected by psychosis, typical antipsychotics modulated A2A receptor binding parameters;this regulation is dependent on the degree of D2 receptor occupancy in relation to the severity of psychotic symptoms, suggesting A2A receptors are a peripheral marker for individual therapy effectiveness.

Age-related connectivity differences between attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder patients and typically developing subjects：a resting-state functional MRI study

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder（ADHD） is a disorder characterized by behavioral symptoms including hyperactivity/impulsivity among children,adolescents,and adults.These ADHD related symptoms are influenced by the complex interaction of brain networks which were under explored.We explored age-related brain network differences between ADHD patients and typically developing（TD） subjects using resting state f MRI（rs-f MRI） for three age groups of children,adolescents,and adults.We collected rs-f MRI data from 184 individuals（27 ADHD children and 31 TD children;32 ADHD adolescents and 32 TD adolescents;and 31 ADHD adults and 31 TD adults）.The Brainnetome Atlas was used to define nodes in the network analysis.We compared three age groups of ADHD and TD subjects to identify the distinct regions that could explain age-related brain network differences based on degree centrality,a well-known measure of nodal centrality.The left middle temporal gyrus showed significant interaction effects between disease status（i.e.,ADHD or TD） and age（i.e.,child,adolescent,or adult）（P 0.001）.Additional regions were identified at a relaxed threshold（P 0.05）.Many of the identified regions（the left inferior frontal gyrus,the left middle temporal gyrus,and the left insular gyrus） were related to cognitive function.The results of our study suggest that aberrant development in cognitive brain regions might be associated with age-related brain network changes in ADHD patients.These findings contribute to better understand how brain function influences the symptoms of ADHD.

Multilayer transition in a spin-1 Blume Capel model with RKKY interaction and quantum transverse anisotropy

Using mean-field theory, we have studied the effect of quantum transverse anisotropies with RKKY interaction on the multi-layer transition and magnetic properties of the spin-1 Blume-Capel model of a system formed by two magnetic multi-layer materials, of different thicknesses, separated by a non-magnetic spacer of thickness M. It is found that the multilayer magnetic order-disorder transition temperature depends strongly on the value of the transverse anisotropy. The multilayer transition temperature decreases when increasing the transverse anisotropy. Furthermore, there exists a critical quantum transverse anisotropy △xL beyond which the separate transitions occur in the two magnetic layers. The critical transverse anisotropy AxL decreases （increases） on increasing the non-magnetic spacer of thickness M （on increasing the crystal field）, and AxL undergoes oscillations as a function of the Fermi level.

基于RepNet的自闭症健康监测方法研究

自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)患者在社交互动、语言交流和兴趣等方面表现出正常行为的偏差。随着自闭症患者数量的增加,迫切需要在早期进行自闭症筛查,以尽早提供专业治疗。目前自闭症筛查主要仰赖家长填写调查问卷和医疗专业人员进行人工观察和评估,这种方式效率较低且需要耗费较长的时间。机器算法在自闭症筛查领域的应用尚未得到广泛采纳。为提高筛查效率和准确性,探讨机器视觉算法RepNet在识别自闭症患者重复动作方面的有效性,使用RepNet算法分析包含重复性和非重复性动作的视频,评估Repnet的准确性;通过分析包含自闭症患儿重复动作的视频,评估RepNet在自闭症重复性动作筛查中的准确性和匹配性。结果表明:RepNet在检测自闭症患者的重复行为方面表现出极高的有效性和准确性。

治疗性聆听对孤独症谱系障碍儿童社会交往功能的疗效

目的 观察治疗性聆听对孤独症谱系障碍(ASD)儿童在社会交往功能方面的影响。方法 2022年1月至2023年1月,北京博爱医院ASD儿童40例随机分为A组(n=20)和B组(n=20),两组均接受基础康复治疗和常规作业治疗,B组在常规作业治疗的同时进行治疗性聆听训练,共8周。治疗前后采用残疾儿童功能评定量表(PEDI)、儿童孤独症评定量表(CARS)、孤独症行为量表(ABC)、Peabody运动发育量表第2版(PDMS-2)和加拿大作业活动行为评估(COPM)进行评定。结果 治疗后,两组各项指标均明显改善(|t|> 3.194, P <0.01),除ABC评分外,B组各项指标均优于A组(|t|>2.122, P <0.05)。结论 在常规作业治疗的基础上进行治疗性聆听训练,可以更有效地改善ASD儿童的感觉处理障碍和社会交往功能。

社交机器人在孤独症谱系障碍儿童中的应用

孤独症谱系障碍(Autistic Spectrum Disorders,ASD)儿童的核心症状之一是社交互动障碍。早期干预对ASD儿童的社交能力发展至关重要,而传统康复干预方法存在耗时长、花费高昂、专业康复治疗师短缺等诸多局限性。随着人工智能技术的发展,社交机器人被广泛应用于ASD儿童社交能力的干预研究。通过梳理社交机器人在ASD儿童干预中的可行性,分析社交机器人在ASD儿童社交互动中的研究现状,探讨社交机器人在ASD儿童干预中实验环境、方法等方面存在的优势与挑战。未来社交机器人在ASD儿童中的研究可考虑从探索人机双方特点开发新的社交场景,结合多模态和脑科学技术揭示人机互动的心理过程以及关注人工智能技术发展构建社交机器人闭环系统等方面展开。

睡眠节律紊乱与焦虑症状对更年期女性记忆能力的影响及其交互作用

目的探究睡眠节律紊乱与焦虑症状对更年期女性记忆能力的影响及其交互作用。方法选取282例更年期女性患者作为研究对象,依据是否存在记忆减退分为减退组(n=97)和未减退组(n=185)。通过Logistic回归分析睡眠情况和焦虑情况与更年期女性记忆能力的关系,并分析二者的交互作用。结果两组在年龄、居住状况、受教育水平、高血压、家庭支持、体育锻炼、社交活动、E2方面比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。减退组平均睡眠时长、社会时差、日间过度嗜睡程度、焦虑总分均高于未减退组(P<0.05)。回归分析结果显示,家庭支持、体育锻炼、社交活动、E2、平均睡眠时长≥9 h、社会时差≥1 h、日间嗜睡、焦虑总分均是更年期女性记忆能力的独立影响因素(P<0.05)。交互作用分析结果显示,睡睡眠节律紊乱情况与中、重度焦虑有正交互作用。结论睡眠节律紊乱与焦虑症状是更年期女性记忆能力的危险因素,二者之间存在正向交互作用,随着睡眠紊乱与焦虑症状的加重,更年期女性记忆能力减退更为显著。

数字治疗在改善孤独症儿童“三合一”障碍中的应用

孤独症谱系障碍是一种严重的神经发育性障碍,其核心症状表现为社会互动能力、沟通能力和想象力的障碍,即“三合一”障碍.文章基于孤独症儿童的流行病学现状及目前数字治疗的发展趋势,介绍了数字治疗在干预孤独症儿童社会互动能力、沟通能力和想象力方面的相关研究成果,展示了数字治疗在孤独症干预中的应用前景,并从研究样本的可推广性、干预方案的兼容性和个体化定制、长期效应的跟踪考察等维度提出了深化未来研究的建议.