Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
field
of
neuropsychiatry
is
considered
a
middle
ground
between
neurological
and
psychiatric
disorders,
thereby
bridging
the
conventional
boundaries
matter
mind,
consciousness,
function.
Neuropsychiatry
aims
to
evaluate
treat
cognitive,
behavioral,
emotional
disorders
in
individuals
with
conditions.
However,
pathophysiology
these
not
yet
fully
understood,
objective
biological
indicators
for
conditions
are
currently
lacking.
Treatment
options
also
limited
due
blood–brain
barrier,
which
results
poor
treatment
effects.
Additionally,
many
drugs,
particularly
antipsychotic
have
adverse
reactions,
make
them
difficult
tolerate
patients.
As
result,
patients
often
abandon
owing
reactions.
Since
discovery
exosomes
1983,
they
been
extensively
studied
various
diseases
their
potential
as
nanocellulators
information
exchange
cells.
Because
can
freely
travel
center
periphery,
brain-derived
reflect
state
brain,
has
considerable
advantages
diagnosis
treatment.
In
addition,
administration
engineered
improve
therapeutic
efficacy,
allow
lesion
targeting,
ensure
drug
stability,
prevent
systemic
Therefore,
this
article
reviews
source
function
exosomes,
relationship
pathological
mechanism
neuropsychiatric
application
disorders.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: May 25, 2023
Abstract
Blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
a
natural
protective
membrane
that
prevents
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
from
toxins
and
pathogens
in
blood.
However,
the
presence
of
BBB
complicates
pharmacotherapy
for
CNS
disorders
as
most
chemical
drugs
biopharmaceuticals
have
been
impeded
to
enter
brain.
Insufficient
drug
delivery
into
brain
leads
low
therapeutic
efficacy
well
aggravated
side
effects
due
accumulation
other
organs
tissues.
Recent
breakthrough
materials
science
nanotechnology
provides
library
advanced
with
customized
structure
property
serving
powerful
toolkit
targeted
delivery.
In-depth
research
field
anatomical
pathological
study
on
further
facilitates
development
brain-targeted
strategies
enhanced
crossing.
In
this
review,
physiological
different
cells
contributing
are
summarized.
Various
emerging
permeability
regulation
crossing
including
passive
transcytosis,
intranasal
administration,
ligands
conjugation,
coating,
stimuli-triggered
disruption,
overcome
obstacle
highlighted.
Versatile
systems
ranging
organic,
inorganic,
biologics-derived
their
synthesis
procedures
unique
physio-chemical
properties
summarized
analyzed.
This
review
aims
provide
an
up-to-date
comprehensive
guideline
researchers
diverse
fields,
offering
perspectives
system.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 4138 - 4165
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
characterized
by
the
progressive
loss
of
neurons
and
intricate
interactions
between
different
cell
types
within
affected
regions.Reliable
biomarkers
that
can
accurately
reflect
disease
activity,
diagnose,
monitor
progression
neurodegenerative
crucial
for
development
effective
therapies.However,
identifying
suitable
has
been
challenging
due
to
heterogeneous
nature
these
diseases,
affecting
specific
subsets
in
brain
regions.One
promising
approach
promoting
regeneration
recovery
involves
transplantation
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs).MSCs
have
demonstrated
ability
modulate
immune
system,
promote
neurite
outgrowth,
stimulate
angiogenesis,
repair
damaged
tissues,
partially
through
release
their
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs).MSC-derived
EVs
retain
some
therapeutic
characteristics
parent
MSCs,
including
regulate
facilitate
tissue
repair.This
review
aims
explore
potential
MSC-derived
as
an
emerging
strategy
highlighting
role
modulating
neuronal
recovery.By
elucidating
mechanisms
which
exert
effects,
we
advance
our
understanding
leverage
novel
treatment
approaches
field
diseases.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(4), P. 112346 - 112346
Published: April 1, 2023
Nanoplastics
(NPs)
as
contaminants
in
food
and
water
have
drawn
increasing
public
attention.
However,
little
is
known
about
how
NPs
shape
the
gut
immune
landscape
after
injection.
In
this
study,
we
fabricate
(∼500
nm)
microplastics
(MPs)
(∼2
μm)
evaluate
their
vivo
effects
by
feeding
them
to
mice.
The
results
suggest
that
show
a
better
ability
induce
macrophage
activation
than
MPs.
addition,
trigger
interleukin-1
(IL-1)-producing
reprogramming
via
inducing
lysosomal
damage.
More
importantly,
IL-1
signaling
from
intestine
can
affect
brain
immunity,
leading
microglial
Th17
differentiation,
all
of
which
correlates
with
decline
cognitive
short-term
memory
NP-fed
Thus,
study
provides
insight
into
mechanism
action
gut-brain
axis,
delineates
way
reduce
function,
highlights
importance
fixing
plastic
pollution
problem
worldwide.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 1264 - 1285
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
With
the
increase
of
population
aging,
number
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
patients
is
also
increasing.According
to
current
estimates,
approximately
11%
people
over
65
suffer
from
AD,
and
that
percentage
rises
42%
among
85.However,
no
effective
treatment
capable
decelerating
or
stopping
AD
progression
available.Furthermore,
AD-targeted
drugs
composed
synthetic
molecules
pose
concerns
regarding
biodegradation,
clearance,
immune
response,
neurotoxicity.Mesenchymal
stem
cell-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(MSC-EVs)
are
essential
intercellular
communication
mediators
holding
great
promise
as
therapeutics
owing
their
biocompatibility,
versatility,
effortless
storage,
superior
safety,
ability
transport
messenger
noncoding
RNAs,
proteins,
lipids,
DNAs,
other
bioactive
compounds
derived
cells.The
functionalisation
engineering
strategies
MSC-EVs
highlighted
(e.g.preconditioning,
drug
loading,
surface
modification,
artificial
EV
fabrication),
which
could
improve
by
multiple
therapeutic
effects,
including
clearing
abnormal
protein
accumulation
achieving
neuroprotection
immunomodulatory
effects.Herein,
this
review
summarises
state-of-the-art
engineer
MSC-EVs,
discusses
progress
in
use
therapeutics,
presents
perspectives
challenges
associated
with
related
clinical
applications,
concludes
engineered
show
immense
potential
therapy.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(19)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
accumulation
of
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein
aggregates
is
a
key
pathogenic
event
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
and
induces
mitochondrial
dysfunction
reactive
oxygen
species
overproduction.
However,
the
treatment
AD
remains
challenging
owning
to
hindrance
caused
by
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
complex
pathology
AD.
Nasal
delivery
represents
an
effective
means
circumventing
BBB
delivering
drugs
brain.
In
this
study,
black
phosphorus
(BP)
used
as
drug
carrier,
well
antioxidant,
loaded
with
aggregation
inhibitor,
methylene
blue
(MB),
obtain
BP‐MB.
For
intranasal
(IN)
delivery,
thermosensitive
hydrogel
fabricated
cross‐linking
carboxymethyl
chitosan
aldehyde
Pluronic
F127
(F127‐CHO)
micelles.
BP‐MB
nanocomposite
incorporated
into
BP‐MB@Gel.
BP‐MB@Gel
could
be
injected
intranasally,
providing
high
nasal
mucosal
retention
controlled
release.
After
IN
administration,
continuously
released
delivered
brain,
exerting
synergistic
therapeutic
effects
suppressing
neuropathology,
restoring
function,
alleviating
neuroinflammation,
thus
inducing
cognitive
improvements
mouse
models
These
findings
highlight
potential
strategy
for
brain‐targeted
management
pathologies
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(18)
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondria,
widely
known
as
the
energy
factories
of
eukaryotic
cells,
have
a
myriad
vital
functions
across
diverse
cellular
processes.
Dysfunctions
within
mitochondria
serve
catalysts
for
various
diseases,
prompting
widespread
demise.
Mounting
research
on
remedying
damaged
indicates
that
constitute
valuable
target
therapeutic
intervention
against
diseases.
But
less
clinical
practice
and
lower
recovery
rate
imply
limitation
traditional
drugs,
which
need
further
breakthrough.
Nanotechnology
has
approached
favorable
regiospecific
biodistribution
high
efficacy
by
capitalizing
excellent
nanomaterials
targeting
drug
delivery.
Mitochondria‐remedying
nanodrugs
achieved
ideal
effects.
This
review
elucidates
significance
in
cells
organs,
while
also
compiling
mortality
data
related
Correspondingly,
nanodrug‐mediate
strategies
applicable
mitochondria‐remedying
disease
are
detailed,
with
full
understanding
roles
dysfunction
advantages
nanodrugs.
In
addition,
future
challenges
directions
discussed.
conclusion,
this
provides
comprehensive
insights
into
design
development
nanodrugs,
aiming
to
help
scientists
who
desire
extend
their
fields
engage
interdisciplinary
subject.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(11), P. 7890 - 7906
Published: March 6, 2024
Ferroptosis
is
a
vital
driver
of
pathophysiological
consequences
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
High-efficiency
pharmacological
inhibition
ferroptosis
requires
comprehensive
coordination
diverse
abnormal
intracellular
events,
which
an
urgent
problem
and
great
challenge
for
its
application
in
AD
treatment.
Herein,
triphenylphosphonium-modified
quercetin-derived
smart
nanomedicine
(TQCN)
developed
multipronged
anti-ferroptosis
therapy
AD.
Taking
advantage
the
favorable
brain-targeting
mitochondria-locating
properties,
TQCN
can
efficiently
chelate
iron
through
phytopolyphenol-mediated
spontaneous
self-assemble
into
metal-phenolic
nanocomplexes
situ,
exerting
escalating
exogenous
offensive
effects
to
attenuate
overload
induced
free
radical
burst.
Meanwhile,
Nrf2
signaling-mediated
endogenous
defensive
system
reconstituted
restore
metabolism
homeostasis
represented
by
export
storage
enhance
cytoprotective
antioxidant
cascades
lipid
peroxidation
detoxification.
Benefiting
from
multifaceted
regulation
pathogenic
processes
triggering
ferroptosis,
treatment
ameliorate
various
neurodegenerative
manifestations
associated
with
brain
deposition
rescue
severe
cognitive
decline
mice.
This
work
displays
promise
situ
self-assembled
phytopolyphenol-coordinated
intelligent
nanotherapeutics
as
advanced
candidates
against
ferroptosis-driven
progression.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(19), P. 14794 - 14794
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
one
of
the
most
common
neurodegenerative
disorders
associated
with
age
or
inherited
mutations.
It
characterized
by
severe
dementia
in
late
stages
that
affect
memory,
cognitive
functions,
and
daily
life
overall.
AD
progression
linked
to
accumulation
cytotoxic
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein
combined
other
pathological
features
such
as
synaptic
loss,
defective
energy
metabolism,
imbalances
protein,
metal
homeostasis.
Several
treatment
options
for
are
under
investigation,
including
antibody-based
therapy
stem
cell
transplantation.
Amyloid
precursor
(APP)
a
membrane
considered
play
main
role
pathology.
known
APP
physiological
conditions
follows
non-amyloidogenic
pathway;
however,
it
can
proceed
an
amyloidogenic
scenario,
which
leads
generation
extracellular
deleterious
Aβ
plaques.
Not
all
steps
biogenesis
clear
so
far,
these
questions
should
be
addressed
future
studies.
complex
chronic
many
factors
contribute
progression.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
232, P. 123479 - 123479
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
Disc
degeneration
is
the
common
pathology
underlying
various
degenerative
spinal
disorders
and
currently
there
no
effective
cure.
Here,
we
found
nucleus
pulposus
(NP)
cell
senescence
was
closely
associated
with
severity
of
disc
degeneration,
exosomes
(Exos)
derived
from
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
ameliorated
NP
promoted
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
deposition.
As
chitosan-based
hydrogels
have
been
widely
used
as
vehicles
to
deliver
Exos
due
their
prominent
antibacterial
capacity,
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
developed
an
Exos-laden
hydrogel
based
on
quaternized
chitosan
(QCS)
oxidized
starch
(OST)
treat
degeneration.
The
synthesized
QCS-OST
injectable,
self-healing,
biocompatible,
demonstrated
desirable
pore
size,
injectable
properties,
sustainable
release
Exos.
In
a
rat
model
QCS-OST/Exos
able
rejuvenate
senescence,
promote
ECM
remodeling,
partially
restore
structures
annulus
fibrosis.
Our
findings
suggested
that
novel
therapeutic
strategy
for
treating
via
alleviating
senescence.