Essays about: "neurodevelopmental changes"

Found 2 essays containing the words neurodevelopmental changes.

  1. 1. Actin filaments as an indicator of impaired neuronal differentiation mediated by disruption of the retinoic acid signalling pathway

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Hanin Salloum; [2022]
    Keywords : Retinoic acid; actin; cytoskeleton; neural progenitor C17.2 cells; neuron; Coronin 1C; Cdc42 Cdc42 effector protein 4 gene ; Fn1 Fibronectin ; Wnt pathway.;

    Abstract : Retinoic acid (RA) is a well-known neurodevelopmental signaling molecule. It is reported to induce effects on neurite formation in differentiating neurons and to interfere with the actin cytoskeleton. Therefore, this project aimed to investigate the mechanisms behind effects of RA on the actin cytoskeleton of developing neurons using the C17. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sex Differences in Adolescent Depression

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Emma Hammarsten Yder; [2018]
    Keywords : sex differences; adolescent depression; female adolescent depression; neurodevelopmental changes; sex differences in brain maturation; 2:1 ratio;

    Abstract : At the age of 13, the 2:1 ratio becomes evident. It entails the fact that after puberty, twice as many females as compared to males suffer from depressive episodes. Much research has been conducted to highlight key contributing factors that aid in the onset and the timing of the 2:1 ratio. READ MORE