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[Brain development and plasticity]
M Martinez-Morga1, S Martinez2
1Universidad de Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Espana.
Revista De Neurologia
|March 1, 2016
Summary
This review explores brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, linking early life anomalies to later mental health conditions. Understanding these processes can guide early intervention programs for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders manifest early with functional brain anomalies.
- Traditionally linked to intellectual disability and psychomotor delay, causes include genetic, toxic, infectious, and prematurity factors.
- Emerging evidence suggests some adolescent/adult mental disorders originate from early brain development anomalies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of normal brain development.
- To analyze cellular and molecular processes underlying neurodevelopmental disorders.
- To identify targets for therapeutic intervention through early care programs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Analysis of cellular and molecular mechanisms in brain development.
- Examination of phenotypic variations and their developmental origins.
Main Results:
- Brain development involves complex cellular and molecular processes.
- Disruptions in these processes can lead to a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Similarities and differences in phenotypes are explained by variations in developmental pathways.
Conclusions:
- Early brain development anomalies are critical in neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Understanding these processes is key to developing effective early interventions.
- Therapeutic strategies can target specific developmental pathways for improved patient outcomes.
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