Weronika Gniadzik

Ms. Weronika Gniadzik

University of Wrocław, Department of Physiology and Molecular Neurobiology
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 December 2021 in NeuroSci
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JTJakub Turlik
Jakub Turlik
EWEwa Wąsikiewicz
Ewa Wąsikiewicz
ADAleksandra Domaradzka
Aleksandra Domaradzka
GCGabriela Chrostek
Gabriela Chrostek
WGWeronika Gniadzik
Weronika Gniadzik
PDPrzemysław Duda
Przemysław Duda
Glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β), primarily described as a regulator of glycogen metabolism, is a molecular hub linking numerous signaling pathways and regulates many cellular processes like cytoskeletal rearrangement, cell migration, apoptosis, and proliferation. In neurons, the kinase is engaged in molecular events related to the strengthening and weakening of synapses, which is a subcellular manifestation of neuroplasticity. Dysregulation of GSK3β activity has been reported in many neuropsychiatric conditions, like schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease. In this review, we describe the kinase action in reward circuit-related structures in health and disease. The effect of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of addiction in the context of GSK3β activity is also discussed.