Modulatory Action of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) on Cortical Activity: Entrainment of Metabolic and Brain
Nuria García-Magro1, Alberto Mesa-Lombardo2, Ángel Nuñez2
1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Health Science, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Pozuelo de Alarcón, 28223 Madrid, Spain.
Abstract:
Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) is a neurotrophic factor that regulates neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, and neuronal survival. It also enhances neuronal activity and facilitates synaptic plasticity. Additionally, IGF-I plays a critical role in the regulation of metabolism in mammals. Emerging evidence indicates that IGF-I modulates sleep architecture. The circadian integration of metabolic and neuronal systems serves to optimize energy utilization across the light/dark cycle. Current data suggest that IGF-I may be a key mediator of this integration, promoting brain activity during wakefulness, a state that coincides with increased metabolic demand. In this review, we summarize recent findings on the interplay between metabolism, IGF-I, and brain activity.
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