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Pharmacological modulation of HIF-1 in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

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Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 has been identified as an important therapeutic target in psychiatric illnesses. Hypoxia is a condition in which tissues do not receive enough oxygen, resulting in less oxidative energy production. HIF-1, the master regulator of molecular response to hypoxia, is destabilized when oxygen levels fall. HIF-1, when activated, increases the gene transcription factors that promote adaptive response and longevity in hypoxia. HIF-regulated genes encode proteins involved in cell survival, energy metabolism, angiogenesis, erythropoiesis, and vasomotor control. Multiple genetic and environmental variables contribute to the pathophysiology of psychiatric disease. This review focuses on the most recent findings indicating the role of oxygen deprivation in CNS damage, with strong attention on HIF-mediated pathways. Several pieces of evidence suggested that, in the case of hypoxia, induction and maintenance of HIF-1 target genes may help reduce nerve damage. Major new insights into the molecular mechanisms that control HIF's sensitivity to oxygen are used to make drugs that can change the way HIF works as a therapeutic target for some CNS diseases.

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The authors are grateful to the Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Patiala, Punjab, India for providing the necessary facilities to carry out the research work.

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Conceptualization: conceived and designed the experiments: TGS. Analyzed the data: HK, TGS. Wrote the manuscript: DS, HK Editing of the Manuscript: AK, AKG. Critically reviewed the article: TGS and KD.

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Sharma, D., Khan, H., Kumar, A. et al. Pharmacological modulation of HIF-1 in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. J Neural Transm 130, 1523–1535 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-023-02698-3

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