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Hypothalamic digoxin, cerebral dominance, and Golgi body/lysosomal function.

Ravi Kumar Kurup1, Parameswara Achutha Kurup

  • 1Department of Neurology, Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

The International Journal of Neuroscience
|March 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Right hemispheric dominance is linked to higher digoxin and dolichol levels, impacting glycoconjugate metabolism and lysosomal function. Left hemispheric dominance shows the opposite biochemical pattern.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Neuroscience
  • Metabolism

Background:

  • Cerebral dominance influences various physiological processes.
  • Glycoconjugate metabolism plays a role in cellular function and membrane integrity.
  • Isoprenoid metabolites and lysosomal enzymes are key indicators of metabolic health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the biochemical distinctions in glycoconjugate metabolism between individuals with right and left hemispheric dominance.
  • To explore the relationship between cerebral dominance and isoprenoid metabolite levels (digoxin, dolichol).
  • To assess the impact of hemispheric dominance on lysosomal enzyme activity and stability.

Main Methods:

  • Biochemical analysis of isoprenoid metabolites (digoxin, dolichol).

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  • Measurement of glycoconjugates and lysosomal enzyme activity.
  • Assessment of lysosomal membrane stability.
  • Comparison of biochemical markers between right-hemispheric dominant and left-hemispheric dominant individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Right-hemispheric dominant individuals exhibited increased HMG CoA reductase activity, elevated digoxin, dolichol, and glycoconjugate levels, alongside reduced lysosomal stability.
    • Left-hemispheric dominant individuals displayed the inverse biochemical profile.
    • Right hemispheric dominance correlated with a hyperdigoxinemic state and sodium-potassium ATPase inhibition.
    • Left hemispheric dominance was associated with hypodigoxinemia and sodium-potassium ATPase stimulation.

    Conclusions:

    • Cerebral dominance significantly regulates glycoconjugate metabolism, affecting Golgi body and lysosomal function.
    • Hemispheric dominance influences key metabolic pathways, including isoprenoid synthesis and lysosomal activity.
    • Distinct biochemical profiles associated with right and left hemispheric dominance have implications for understanding cellular regulation and potential health disparities.