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¹Laboratory of Experimental Neuropsychobiology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Natural and Exact Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil; Graduate Program in Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil.

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Taurine, an abundant amino acid in the brain, has recognized neuroactive roles. Zebrafish models offer new ways to study taurine's brain effects and aid drug screening for neurological disorders.

Keywords:

Brain disorder Neural function Neuropsychopharmacology Taurine Zebrafish

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Pharmacology
Zebrafish Research

Background:

Taurine is a highly abundant amino acid in the brain with recognized neuroactive potential.
The molecular mechanisms of taurine's diverse brain effects are not fully understood.
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are valuable models for neuroscience research due to genetic tractability and conserved neurochemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the physiological roles of taurine in mammals.
To highlight the utility of zebrafish models for studying taurine's brain effects.
To outline advances in zebrafish drug screening for neuropsychiatric research.

Main Methods:

Literature review of taurine's physiological roles in mammals.
Discussion of zebrafish model advantages for neuroscience.
Overview of current zebrafish drug screening methodologies.

Main Results:

Taurine exhibits key roles in neuromodulation, osmoregulation, membrane stabilization, and antioxidant action.
Zebrafish models provide a platform to investigate taurine's mechanisms in brain disorders.
Zebrafish drug screening advances enhance translational research in neuropsychiatry.

Conclusions:

Zebrafish models are instrumental in elucidating taurine's complex roles in the brain.
Advances in zebrafish drug screening accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutics for brain disorders.
Further research using zebrafish can bridge the gap in understanding taurine's neuropharmacology.