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  • Cell Biology
  • Extracellular Matrix Research

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  • Perineuronal nets (PNNs) are specialized extracellular matrix structures ensheathing specific neurons, notably parvalbumin-expressing interneurons.
  • PNNs mature concurrently with neuronal circuit development, influencing synaptic plasticity and critical period closure in the brain.
  • Their removal or modulation enhances neural plasticity, suggesting roles in functional recovery and neurological/psychiatric disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of perineuronal nets (PNNs).
  • To explore PNNs' structure, composition, distribution, and evolution.
  • To discuss PNNs' function, influencing factors, and implications in central nervous system (CNS) diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PNNs' structure, composition, and distribution.
  • Analysis of PNNs' role in neurodevelopment and adulthood.
  • Examination of PNN alterations in CNS diseases, particularly psychiatric disorders.

Main Results:

  • PNNs are key regulators of neuronal connectivity and plasticity, particularly after critical developmental periods.
  • PNNs exhibit variations across species and developmental stages.
  • Alterations in PNNs are implicated in the pathophysiology of various neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Conclusions:

  • PNNs are crucial for establishing stable neural circuits and regulating plasticity.
  • Understanding PNNs' function and alterations is vital for developing novel therapeutic strategies for CNS disorders.
  • PNNs represent a promising molecular target for addressing both physiological and pathological CNS conditions.