Homocysteine Modulates Social Isolation–Induced Depressive-Like Behaviors Through BDNF in Aged Mice

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Social isolation is an unpleasant experience associated with an increased risk of mental disorders. Exploring whether these experiences affect behaviors in aged people is particularly important, as the elderly is very likely to suffer from periods of social isolation during their late-life. In this study, we analyzed the depressive-like behaviors, plasma concentrations of homocysteine (Hcy), and brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) levels in aged mice undergoing social isolation. Results showed that depressive-like behavioral performance and decreased BDNF level were correlated with increased Hcy levels that were detected in 2-month isolated mice. Elevated Hcy induced by high methionine diet mimicked the depressive-like behaviors and BDNF downregulation in the same manner as social isolation, while administration of vitamin B complex supplements to reduce Hcy alleviated the depressive-like behaviors and BDNF reduction in socially isolated mice. Altogether, our results indicated that Hcy played a critical role in social isolation–induced depressive-like behaviors and BDNF reduction, suggesting the possibility of Hcy as a potential therapeutic target and vitamin B intake as a potential value in the prevention of stress-induced depression.

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Wei, M. D., Huang, Y. Y., Zeng, Y., Lan, Y. X., Lu, K., Wang, Y., & Chen, W. Y. (2023). Homocysteine Modulates Social Isolation–Induced Depressive-Like Behaviors Through BDNF in Aged Mice. Molecular Neurobiology, 60(9), 4924–4934. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12035-023-03377-w

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