AIDA Human acts as a ventralizing factor during embryogenesis by:
Inhibiting Axin-mediated JNK activation through direct binding to Axin, disrupting its homodimerization .
Antagonizing the Wnt/β-catenin-independent dorsalization pathway .
Enrichment in synaptic regions (e.g., hippocampus, cerebellum) and interaction with NMDA receptors and PSD95 in neurons .
Genetic studies link ANKS1B (the gene encoding AIDA-1 isoforms) to ANKS1B haploinsufficiency syndrome, characterized by developmental delays, autism spectrum behaviors, and speech deficits .
Embryogenesis Studies: Used to investigate Wnt signaling divergence and axial patterning .
Neurological Research: iPSC-derived neurons from ANKS1B microdeletion patients show disrupted synaptic protein localization .
Cancer Research: Implicated in lung, prostate, and ovarian cancers via pathway crosstalk (PubMed data) .
AIDA has multiple research applications depending on the context. In neuropharmacology, AIDA (1-aminoindan-1,5-dicarboxylic acid) is a rigid carboxyphenyl glycine derivative that functions as a selective antagonist of group I metabotropic glutamate receptors with an IC50 of 214 μM . In computational sciences, AIDA refers to AI-based systems such as the active inference-based design agent for personalized audio processing or the International AI Doctoral Academy supporting human-centered AI research . In behavioral research, the AIDA model (Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action) represents stages of human decision-making . Each context offers distinct research applications for understanding human neurological, cognitive, or behavioral processes.
When preparing AIDA for neurological experiments, researchers should consider its chemical properties (C11H11NO4, MW: 221.21) and solubility (<22.12mg/ml in 1.1eq. NaOH) . For stock solutions, researchers can prepare concentrations of 1mM, 5mM, or 10mM depending on experimental needs. For a 10mg quantity, a 10mM solution would require 4.5206mL of appropriate solvent . Store the prepared solution separately to avoid degradation from repeated freezing and thawing. At -80°C, use within 6 months; at -20°C, use within 1 month. To increase solubility, heat to 37°C and use ultrasonic bath oscillation . For in vivo applications, dosage calculations should account for experimental factors including animal weight, administration route, and target concentration in the tissue.
When designing experiments with AIDA on human neural tissue, essential controls should include: (1) Vehicle-only conditions to account for solvent effects; (2) Concentration gradients to establish dose-response relationships; (3) Positive controls using established mGluR antagonists for comparison; (4) Antagonist specificity validation using selective agonists for class I mGluRs; (5) Time-course measurements to determine optimal exposure periods; and (6) Cell/tissue viability assessments to distinguish pharmacological effects from toxicity. For translational studies, researchers should include both male and female samples to account for potential sex differences in mGluR signaling, and consider developmental stage variables when applicable .
AIDA provides neuroprotection through mechanisms fundamentally different from NMDA receptor antagonists. While NMDA antagonists block fast synaptic transmission directly, AIDA targets class I metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR1 and mGluR5) which are located at the periphery of synapses and activate only during periods of synaptic hyperactivity . This selective activation profile allows AIDA to intervene specifically during pathological states like epileptic seizures without disrupting normal synaptic function. AIDA blocks the IP3 cascade that would otherwise cause Ca²⁺ release from intracellular stores . Clinical and experimental trials have shown NMDA receptor antagonists provide limited benefit with significant adverse effects in developing brains , whereas AIDA demonstrated protective effects against kainate-induced hippocampal dysfunction without altering acute seizure characteristics , suggesting a more targeted neuroprotective mechanism with potentially fewer developmental side effects.
For comprehensive assessment of AIDA's effects on hippocampal function, researchers should employ a multi-modal approach combining: (1) Behavioral testing using the Morris water maze, which has successfully demonstrated AIDA's ability to preserve spatial learning after kainate-induced seizures ; (2) Electrophysiological recordings from CA1 regions to detect subtle changes in neuronal network activity, particularly analyzing both evoked and spontaneous potentials to identify adaptive modifications in GABAergic systems ; (3) Histological analysis with neuronal counting to quantify protection against interneuron loss, particularly in CA1 areas ; (4) Age-comparative designs as effects vary between developmental stages (P20 vs P30 animals showed different degrees of improvement with AIDA treatment) ; and (5) Long-term follow-up assessments to distinguish between transient and persistent neuroprotective effects, as some AIDA-treated groups showed initial impairment followed by improvement to control levels .
To quantify AIDA's effectiveness in preventing seizure-induced cognitive deficits, researchers should implement a comprehensive assessment protocol: (1) Spatial learning assessment through Morris water maze testing over multiple days (4-day protocol has shown sensitivity to both deficits and recovery) ; (2) Performance metrics including time to platform, path efficiency, and improvement rate across trial days; (3) Comparative analysis between control, seizure-only, and seizure+AIDA groups to establish baseline, deficit, and intervention effects; (4) Age-stratified analysis, as AIDA's protective effects vary by developmental stage (P20 AIDA-treated animals reached control performance levels by day 4, while P30 animals showed improvement but did not fully reach control values) ; (5) Correlation between behavioral measures and electrophysiological recordings to establish mechanism-effect relationships; and (6) Neuronal counting in hippocampal regions to correlate structural preservation with functional outcomes .
To integrate the AIDA model (Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action) with neuroimaging studies of human decision-making, researchers should: (1) Design staged experimental paradigms that isolate neural correlates of each AIDA phase; (2) Employ combined EEG-fMRI approaches to capture both temporal precision and spatial localization of neural activity; (3) Implement parametric designs where stimuli systematically vary in attributes that drive progression through AIDA stages; (4) Apply computational modeling to predict transitions between stages based on neural activity patterns; (5) Utilize machine learning classifiers to identify stage-specific neural signatures; and (6) Conduct functional connectivity analyses to map information flow between brain regions involved in each stage of the decision process . This integration would enable researchers to move beyond behavioral observations to understand the neural mechanisms underlying the progression from initial awareness to eventual action.
To effectively study human-AI interaction with AIDA-based systems, researchers should implement: (1) Iterative design protocols where the AI agent proposes personalized parameter adjustments based on human feedback, as demonstrated in audio processing applications ; (2) Bayesian experimental frameworks that model both the AI's belief updating and human preference formation; (3) Active inference paradigms that frame the interaction as mutual prediction error minimization between human and AI; (4) Comparative studies between expert-driven and AI-driven parameter selection to benchmark performance; (5) Longitudinal designs tracking adaptation patterns as humans gain experience with the AI system; and (6) Mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative performance metrics with qualitative assessments of user experience and trust . Such designs should measure both objective performance improvements and subjective factors that influence human-AI collaborative outcomes.
Research demonstrates significant developmental differences in AIDA's neuroprotective efficacy. In rodent models, developmental stage critically influences outcomes: (1) Animals before P10 show no apparent anatomic or physiologic long-term consequences from prolonged seizures regardless of treatment; (2) At P20, AIDA-treated animals show initial impairment but recover to control performance levels in water maze tests by day 3-4; (3) At P30, AIDA provides protection but animals do not fully reach control values, suggesting a developmental window where intervention is most effective . These age-dependent differences likely reflect developmental changes in mGluR expression, distribution, and coupling to downstream signaling pathways. For human-relevant research, these findings suggest therapeutic interventions targeting mGluRs must account for developmental stage, with potentially different optimal approaches for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Translational studies should incorporate age-appropriate outcome measures that reflect developmental stage-specific cognitive and physiological functions.
AIDA research offers several pathways for multimodal approaches to neurodevelopmental disorders: (1) Pharmacological interventions targeting mGluRs during critical developmental periods might prevent long-term consequences of epileptic activity, as demonstrated by AIDA's ability to prevent recurrent seizures and preserve hippocampal function despite not affecting acute seizures ; (2) Computational AIDA frameworks could develop personalized interventions for auditory processing disorders by modeling individual differences and optimizing parameter selection ; (3) Combined approaches could integrate neurophysiological biomarkers with AI-driven adaptation to create closed-loop therapeutic systems; (4) Age-specific interventions based on developmental findings that AIDA's efficacy varies between P20 and P30 in animal models ; and (5) Cross-disciplinary research combining insights from the Applied Intelligence and Data Analysis research in areas like behavioral modeling, pattern recognition, and social network analysis to identify early markers of neurodevelopmental disorders .
Translating AIDA research to human applications requires several methodological innovations: (1) Development of human-specific mGluR ligands with improved blood-brain barrier penetration and receptor subtype selectivity; (2) Implementation of reverse translational approaches where human genetic findings guide animal model development; (3) Establishment of standardized human iPSC-derived neuronal models for high-throughput screening of mGluR compounds; (4) Integration of AI and machine learning for predicting compound efficacy across species; (5) Development of non-invasive imaging biomarkers that can track mGluR activity in the human brain; (6) Implementation of adaptive clinical trial designs informed by Bayesian optimization similar to AIDA computational frameworks ; and (7) Creation of human-relevant outcome measures that parallel the behavioral, electrophysiological, and histological assessments used in animal studies . These innovations would accelerate translation while ensuring that preclinical findings maintain relevance to human pathophysiology.
AIDA computational models offer significant potential for advancing personalized interventions in clinical neuroscience through: (1) Implementation of active inference frameworks that iteratively design personalized interventions based on individual patient responses, similar to the audio processing applications ; (2) Development of context-aware Bayesian trial design systems that can optimize parameter selection for neuromodulation therapies; (3) Integration of Expected Free Energy criteria for identifying the most informative next intervention steps, minimizing the number of trials needed to achieve optimal outcomes; (4) Application of man-in-the-loop computational approaches from the Applied Intelligence research domain to clinical decision support systems ; (5) Development of predictive models that forecast individual patient trajectories based on early response patterns; and (6) Creation of adaptive intervention protocols that continuously update based on accumulated evidence across patient populations while maintaining personalization. These approaches would transform clinical practice from standardized protocols to truly personalized intervention strategies optimized for each patient's unique characteristics.
Integrating AIDA neuropharmacology with AI approaches offers promising avenues for computational modeling of glutamatergic signaling: (1) Develop active inference models that simulate how mGluR signaling contributes to prediction error minimization in neural circuits; (2) Apply machine learning techniques from the Applied Intelligence and Data Analysis Group (AIDA) to identify patterns in experimental data that predict responses to mGluR modulation ; (3) Create multi-scale computational models that link molecular interactions of AIDA with receptors to network-level effects on hippocampal function; (4) Implement graph-based computational approaches to map the topological changes in neural networks following mGluR modulation ; (5) Utilize evolutionary computation and genetic programming techniques to optimize compound design for specific mGluR subtypes ; and (6) Develop digital twins of neural circuits that incorporate detailed glutamatergic signaling pathways to test interventions virtually before experimental implementation. This integration would accelerate drug discovery and provide mechanistic insights into how glutamatergic signaling shapes neural computation.
To investigate the intersection of AIDA marketing principles and neuropsychological processes, researchers should employ: (1) Combined eye-tracking and EEG measurements to correlate attentional capture (Awareness) with neural signatures; (2) fMRI paradigms that isolate neural correlates of each AIDA stage (Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action) ; (3) Computational modeling of the progression through these stages using Bayesian frameworks; (4) Neuroeconomic experimental designs that systematically manipulate factors influencing each stage; (5) Individual difference analyses correlating personality traits and cognitive styles with progression through AIDA stages; (6) Longitudinal designs tracking how repeated exposure affects neural responses at each stage; and (7) Application of machine learning and pattern recognition techniques from computational AIDA research to identify neural predictors of successful stage transitions . These methodologies would transform marketing concepts from descriptive frameworks to neurobiologically grounded models of human decision processes.
To develop adaptive neuroprotective interventions combining pharmacological and computational AIDA approaches, researchers should: (1) Implement closed-loop systems where computational AIDA frameworks monitor neurophysiological markers and adjust pharmacological intervention parameters in real-time; (2) Develop Bayesian optimization algorithms that identify optimal drug dosing and timing based on individual patient characteristics; (3) Create digital biomarkers that predict responsiveness to mGluR modulation, enabling patient stratification; (4) Apply active inference principles to model how pharmacological interventions affect prediction error minimization in neural systems ; (5) Utilize machine learning techniques to identify patterns in EEG/MEG data that predict successful neuroprotection; (6) Design experimental paradigms that systematically vary pharmacological parameters while monitoring computational metrics of neural function; and (7) Incorporate developmental stage as a critical variable in computational models, based on findings that AIDA's efficacy varies with age . This integrated approach would transform neuroprotection from static protocols to dynamically optimized interventions tailored to individual patients.
The AIDA gene is located on chromosome 1 and is a protein-coding gene . The protein encoded by this gene is involved in various cellular processes, including the regulation of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathway . AIDA acts as a ventralizing factor during embryogenesis by inhibiting axin-mediated JNK activation . This inhibition occurs through the binding of AIDA to axin, which disrupts axin homodimerization . Consequently, AIDA antagonizes a Wnt/beta-catenin-independent dorsalization pathway activated by AXIN/JNK-signaling .
AIDA’s primary function is to regulate the JNK pathway, which is essential for various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis . By inhibiting axin-mediated JNK activation, AIDA plays a critical role in maintaining the balance between ventral and dorsal cell fates during embryonic development . This regulation is vital for proper embryogenesis and the formation of various tissues and organs.
AIDA is predicted to be located in the cytoplasm and is active in the membrane . It is expressed in various tissues, including lymphoid tissue, bone marrow, testis, and skeletal muscle . The protein’s expression profile suggests its involvement in multiple physiological processes, such as immune response, protein ubiquitination, and spermatid development .
The unique C2 domain of AIDA is responsible for its interaction with axin . This interaction negatively regulates the axin-mediated JNK pathway, thereby modulating cellular signaling and embryonic development . The disruption of axin homodimerization by AIDA is a key mechanism through which it exerts its ventralizing effects .
While the specific clinical implications of AIDA are still under investigation, its role in regulating the JNK pathway and embryogenesis suggests potential involvement in developmental disorders and diseases related to cellular signaling dysregulation . Further research is needed to fully understand the clinical significance of AIDA and its potential as a therapeutic target.