Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia

Abstract Gamma oscillations, thought to arise from the activity of ɣ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic interneurons, have potential as a biomarker for schizophrenia. Gamma‐band auditory steady‐state responses (ASSRs) are notably reduced in both chronic and early‐stage schizophrenia patients. Furthermore...

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Main Authors: Mariko Tada, Kenji Kirihara, Tatsuya Nagai, Shinsuke Koike, Tsuyoshi Araki, Kiyoto Kasai
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Published: Wiley 2024-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/npr2.12392
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author Mariko Tada
Kenji Kirihara
Tatsuya Nagai
Shinsuke Koike
Tsuyoshi Araki
Kiyoto Kasai
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Kenji Kirihara
Tatsuya Nagai
Shinsuke Koike
Tsuyoshi Araki
Kiyoto Kasai
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description Abstract Gamma oscillations, thought to arise from the activity of ɣ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic interneurons, have potential as a biomarker for schizophrenia. Gamma‐band auditory steady‐state responses (ASSRs) are notably reduced in both chronic and early‐stage schizophrenia patients. Furthermore, alterations in gamma‐band ASSRs have been demonstrated in animal models through translational research. However, the 40‐Hz harmonic responses of the 20‐Hz ASSR are not as well‐characterized, despite the possibility that these harmonic oscillatory responses may reflect resonant activity in neural circuits. In this study, we investigated the 40‐Hz harmonic response to the 20‐Hz ASSR in the early stages of schizophrenia. The study recruited 49 participants, including 15 individuals at ultra‐high‐risk (UHR) for psychosis, 13 patients with first‐episode schizophrenia (FES), and 21 healthy controls (HCs). The 40‐Hz harmonic responses of the 20‐Hz ASSR were evident in all groups. Interestingly, while previous report observed reduced 40‐Hz ASSRs, the 40‐Hz harmonic responses of the 20‐Hz ASSR were not reduced in the UHR or FES groups. These findings suggest that the gamma‐band ASSR and its harmonic responses may represent distinct aspects of pathophysiology in the early stages of schizophrenia.
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spelling doaj.art-bd511681b205437c9f21f5a866c47ead2024-03-13T03:12:13ZengWileyNeuropsychopharmacology Reports2574-173X2024-03-0144124024510.1002/npr2.12392Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophreniaMariko Tada0Kenji Kirihara1Tatsuya Nagai2Shinsuke Koike3Tsuyoshi Araki4Kiyoto Kasai5Department of Neuropsychiatry The University of Tokyo Hospital Tokyo JapanDepartment of Neuropsychiatry The University of Tokyo Hospital Tokyo JapanDepartment of Neuropsychiatry The University of Tokyo Hospital Tokyo JapanDepartment of Neuropsychiatry The University of Tokyo Hospital Tokyo JapanDepartment of Neuropsychiatry The University of Tokyo Hospital Tokyo JapanDepartment of Neuropsychiatry The University of Tokyo Hospital Tokyo JapanAbstract Gamma oscillations, thought to arise from the activity of ɣ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic interneurons, have potential as a biomarker for schizophrenia. Gamma‐band auditory steady‐state responses (ASSRs) are notably reduced in both chronic and early‐stage schizophrenia patients. Furthermore, alterations in gamma‐band ASSRs have been demonstrated in animal models through translational research. However, the 40‐Hz harmonic responses of the 20‐Hz ASSR are not as well‐characterized, despite the possibility that these harmonic oscillatory responses may reflect resonant activity in neural circuits. In this study, we investigated the 40‐Hz harmonic response to the 20‐Hz ASSR in the early stages of schizophrenia. The study recruited 49 participants, including 15 individuals at ultra‐high‐risk (UHR) for psychosis, 13 patients with first‐episode schizophrenia (FES), and 21 healthy controls (HCs). The 40‐Hz harmonic responses of the 20‐Hz ASSR were evident in all groups. Interestingly, while previous report observed reduced 40‐Hz ASSRs, the 40‐Hz harmonic responses of the 20‐Hz ASSR were not reduced in the UHR or FES groups. These findings suggest that the gamma‐band ASSR and its harmonic responses may represent distinct aspects of pathophysiology in the early stages of schizophrenia.https://doi.org/10.1002/npr2.12392ASSRgamma oscillationharmonic responseschizophreniaultra‐high‐risk
spellingShingle Mariko Tada
Kenji Kirihara
Tatsuya Nagai
Shinsuke Koike
Tsuyoshi Araki
Kiyoto Kasai
Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
Neuropsychopharmacology Reports
ASSR
gamma oscillation
harmonic response
schizophrenia
ultra‐high‐risk
title Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
title_full Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
title_fullStr Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
title_full_unstemmed Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
title_short Gamma‐band harmonic responses for beta‐band auditory steady‐state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
title_sort gamma band harmonic responses for beta band auditory steady state response are intact in patients with early stage schizophrenia
topic ASSR
gamma oscillation
harmonic response
schizophrenia
ultra‐high‐risk
url https://doi.org/10.1002/npr2.12392
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