Repeated exposure to novelty promotes resilience against the amyloid-beta effect through dopaminergic stimulation.
Velázquez-Delgado, C., Hernández-Ortiz, E., Landa-Navarro, L., Tapia-Rodríguez, M., Moreno-Castilla, P., & Bermúdez-Rattoni, F. (2024). Repeated exposure to novelty promotes resilience against the amyloid-beta effect through dopaminergic stimulation. Psychopharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-024-06650-5
The accumulation of beta-amyloid peptide (Aβ) in the forebrain leads to cognitive dysfunction and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. Studies have shown that individuals with a consistently cognitively active lifestyle are less vulnerable to Aβ toxicity. Recent research has demonstrated that intrahippocampal Aβ can impact catecholaminergic release and spatial memory. Interestingly, exposure to novelty stimuli has been found to stimulate the release of catecholamines in the hippocampus. However, it remains uncertain whether repeated enhancing catecholamine activity can effectively alleviate cognitive impairment in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.