AUTHOR=Ryu Youngjae , Wague Aboubacar , Liu Xuhui , Feeley Brian T. , Ferguson Adam R. , Morioka Kazuhito TITLE=Cellular signaling pathways in the nervous system activated by various mechanical and electromagnetic stimuli JOURNAL=Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience VOLUME=Volume 17 - 2024 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/molecular-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnmol.2024.1427070 DOI=10.3389/fnmol.2024.1427070 ISSN=1662-5099 ABSTRACT=Mechanical stimuli, such as stretch, shear stress, or compression, activate a range of biomolecular responses through cellular mechanotransduction. In the nervous system, studies on mechanical stress have highlighted key pathophysiological mechanisms underlying traumatic injury and neurodegenerative diseases. However, the biomolecular pathways triggered by mechanical stimuli in the nervous system has not been fully explored, especially compared to other body systems. This gap in knowledge may be due to the wide variety of methods and definitions used in research. Additionally, as mechanical stimulation techniques such as ultrasound and electromagnetic stimulation are increasingly utilized in psychological and neurorehabilitation treatments, it is vital to understand the underlying biological mechanisms in order to develop accurate pathophysiological models and enhance therapeutic interventions. This review aims to summarize the cellular signaling pathways activated by various mechanical and electromagnetic stimuli with a particular focus on the mammalian nervous system. Furthermore, we briefly discuss potential cellular mechanosensors involved in these processes.