Tag: AMPAR
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New findings tie Long COVID brain fog to AMPA receptor changes
Overview: Long COVID brain fog and a search for molecular clues Long COVID has emerged as one of the most persistent health challenges of the post-pandemic era. Among its most troubling consequences is cognitive impairment, commonly referred to as “brain fog,” which disrupts memory, attention, and problem-solving for many patients. While neuroimaging has revealed structural…
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Unraveling Long COVID Brain Fog: AMPA Receptors Spotlighted by PET Imaging
New Molecular Insight into Long COVID Brain Fog As the world continues to grapple with the consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Long COVID — a condition characterized by lingering symptoms after the acute illness — remains poorly understood. Among the most disabling manifestations is cognitive impairment, colloquially known as brain fog, which affects a significant portion…
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Molecular Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog Revealed by AMPAR PET Imaging
Groundbreaking findings illuminate the biology of Long COVID brain fog In a landmark study led by Professor Takuya Takahashi at Yokohama City University, researchers used a novel PET imaging approach to visualize AMPA receptors (AMPARs) in living brains. The team compared 30 patients suffering from Long COVID with 80 healthy controls and found a systemic…