Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Protein
lactylation
is
a
new
form
of
post-translational
modification
that
has
recently
been
proposed.
Lactoyl
groups,
derived
mainly
from
the
glycolytic
product
lactate,
have
linked
to
protein
in
brain
tissue,
which
shown
correlate
with
increased
neuronal
excitability.
Ischemic
stroke
may
promote
glycolysis,
leading
lactate
accumulation
tissue.
This
heighten
excitability
by
upregulating
levels,
potentially
triggering
post-stroke
epilepsy.
Although
current
clinical
treatments
for
seizures
advanced
significantly,
approximately
30%
patients
epilepsy
remain
unresponsive
medication,
and
prevalence
continues
rise.
study
explores
mechanisms
epilepsy-associated
death
mediated
metabolism
lactylation.
also
examines
potential
histone
deacetylase
inhibitors
alleviate
modifying
thereby
offering
fresh
perspectives
future
research
into
pathogenesis
treatment
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 1, 2022
Unusually
for
a
viral
infection,
the
immunological
phenotype
of
severe
COVID-19
is
characterised
by
depleted
lymphocyte
and
elevated
neutrophil
count,
with
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
correlating
disease
severity.
Neutrophils
are
most
abundant
immune
cell
in
bloodstream
comprise
different
subpopulations
pleiotropic
actions
that
vital
host
immunity.
Unique
vary
their
capacity
to
mount
antimicrobial
responses,
including
NETosis
(the
generation
extracellular
traps),
degranulation
de
novo
production
cytokines
chemokines.
These
processes
play
role
antiviral
immunity,
but
may
also
contribute
local
systemic
tissue
damage
seen
acute
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
complications
such
as
thrombosis,
respiratory
distress
syndrome
multisystem
inflammatory
children.
In
this
Progress
review,
we
discuss
anti-viral
pathological
roles
neutrophils
potential
therapeutic
strategies
target
neutrophil-mediated
responses.
Journal of Neurochemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
165(4), P. 487 - 520
Published: March 13, 2023
Abstract
Over
30
million
people
suffer
from
the
consequences
of
ischemic
stroke.
The
precise
molecular
mechanism
neuronal
damage
during
stroke
remains
unclear;
therefore,
effective
treatment
post‐ischemic
a
critical
challenge.
Recently,
iron
has
emerged
as
crucial
factor
in
post‐reperfusion
injuries,
participating
cell
peroxidation,
excitotoxicity,
and
distinctive
death
pathway,
namely,
ferroptosis.
Since
is
tightly
regulated
brain
important
for
functions,
imbalance
its
metabolism,
including
overload
deficiency,
been
shown
to
impact
outcomes.
This
review
summarizes
current
understanding
pathological
events
associated
with
discusses
relevant
drug
development.
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Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(21)
Published: March 23, 2024
Abstract
Traumatic
brain
injuries
(TBI)
and
stroke
are
major
causes
of
morbidity
mortality
in
both
developing
developed
countries.
The
complex
heterogeneous
pathophysiology
TBI
cerebral
ischemia‐reperfusion
injury
(CIRI),
addition
to
the
blood‐brain
barrier
(BBB)
resistance,
is
a
advancement
diagnostics
therapeutics.
Clinical
data
showed
that
severity
positively
correlated
with
number
neutrophils
peripheral
blood
sites.
Furthermore,
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
released
by
correlate
worse
outcomes
impairing
revascularization
vascular
remodeling.
Therefore,
targeting
deliver
NETs
inhibitors
sites
reduce
formation
can
be
an
optimal
strategy
for
therapy.
Herein,
study
designs
synthesizes
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)‐responsive
neutrophil‐targeting
delivery
system
loaded
peptidyl
arginine
deiminase
4
(PAD4)
inhibitor,
GSK484,
prevent
sites,
which
significantly
inhibited
neuroinflammation
improved
neurological
deficits,
survival
rate
CIRI.
This
may
provide
groundwork
development
targeted
theranostics
stroke.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 17845 - 17857
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Brain
inflammation
is
regarded
as
one
of
the
leading
causes
that
aggravates
secondary
brain
injury
and
hinders
prognosis
ischemic
stroke.
After
stroke,
high
quantities
peripheral
neutrophils
are
recruited
to
lesions
release
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs),
aggravation
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
damage,
activation
microglia,
ultimate
neuronal
death.
Herein,
a
smart
multifunctional
delivery
system
has
been
developed
regulate
immune
disorders
in
brain.
Briefly,
Cl-amidine,
an
inhibitor
peptidylarginine
deiminase
4
(PAD4),
encapsulated
into
self-assembled
liposomal
nanocarriers
(C-Lipo/CA)
modified
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-responsive
polymers
fibrin-binding
peptide
achieve
targeting
stimuli-responsive
drug.
In
mouse
model
cerebral
artery
occlusion/reperfusion
(MCAO),
C-Lipo/CA
can
suppress
NETs
process
(NETosis)
further
inhibit
cyclic
guanosine
monophosphate-adenosine
monophosphate
synthase-stimulator
interferon
genes
(cGAS-STING)
pathway
addition,
MCAO
mice
treated
with
significantly
mitigated
reperfusion
injury,
reduction
area
infarction
12.1%,
compared
saline
group
about
46.7%.
These
results
demonstrated
C-Lipo/CA,
which
integrated
microglia
regulation,
BBB
protection,
neuron
survival,
exerts
potential
therapy
strategy
maximize
ameliorating
mortality
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(6), P. 112617 - 112617
Published: June 1, 2023
Neutrophil
aggregation
and
clearance
are
important
factors
affecting
neuroinflammatory
injury
during
acute
ischemic
stroke.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
energy
metabolism
is
essential
for
microglial
functions,
especially
phagocytosis,
which
determines
the
degree
of
brain
injury.
Here,
we
demonstrate
Resolvin
D1
(RvD1),
a
lipid
mediator
derived
from
docosahexaenic
acid
(DHA),
promotes
phagocytosis
neutrophils
by
microglia,
thereby
reducing
neutrophil
accumulation
in
alleviating
neuroinflammation
brain.
Further
studies
reveal
RvD1
reprograms
glycolysis
to
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS),
providing
sufficient
phagocytosis.
Moreover,
enhances
glutamine
uptake
stimulates
glutaminolysis
support
OXPHOS
boost
ATP
production
depending
on
adenosine
5'-monophosphate
(AMP)-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
activation.
Overall,
our
results
promote
after
These
findings
may
guide
perspectives
stroke
therapy
modulating
immunometabolism.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(26), P. 16450 - 16467
Published: June 19, 2024
Nanozymes,
which
can
selectively
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
have
recently
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
treating
ischemic
stroke
and
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
in
preclinical
models.
ROS
overproduction
during
the
early
phase
of
these
diseases
leads
to
oxidative
damage,
has
been
a
major
cause
mortality
worldwide.
However,
clinical
application
ROS-scavenging
enzymes
is
limited
by
their
short
vivo
half-life
inability
cross
blood-brain
barrier.
mimic
catalytic
function
natural
enzymes,
several
advantages,
including
cost-effectiveness,
high
stability,
easy
storage.
These
advantages
render
them
superior
disease
diagnosis
therapeutic
interventions.
This
review
highlights
recent
advancements
nanozyme
applications
TBI,
emphasizing
potential
mitigate
detrimental
effect
overproduction,
inflammation,
barrier
compromise.
Therefore,
nanozymes
represent
treatment
modality
conditions
future
medical
practices.
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Background
Acute
rejection
(AR)
is
one
of
the
significant
factors
contributing
to
poor
prognosis
in
patients
following
kidney
transplantation.
Neutrophils
are
main
cause
early
host-induced
tissue
injury.
This
paper
intends
investigate
possible
mechanisms
neutrophil
involvement
acute
renal
Methods
Samples
were
analyzed
for
their
relationship
with
immune
cells
using
CIBERSORT.
WGCNA
was
used
identify
modules
high
relevance
neutrophils
and
hub
genes
extracted.
The
effect
on
function
after
blocking
formyl
peptide
receptor
1
(FPR1)
tested
vitro
experiments.
effects
FPR1
as
well
vivo
constructing
a
mouse
transplant
model.
Results
proportion
higher
AR
group
than
non-rejection
group,
identified
an
important
gene
regulation
transplantation
by
neutrophils.
At
cellular
level,
inhibited
activation
ERK1/2
pathway,
decreased
ferrous
ion
content,
affected
expression
iron
metabolism-related
proteins,
suppressed
formation
NETs.
In
model
transplantation,
blockade
graft
infiltration
NETs
content.
Meanwhile,
attenuated
injury
during
rejection.
Conclusion
study
found
that
might
be
molecule
involved
explored
between
neutrophils,
provided
potential
treatment
methods
clinical
practice.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Sept. 20, 2022
Ischemic
stroke
is
a
leading
cause
of
disability
and
death.
It
imposes
heavy
economic
burden
on
individuals,
families
society.
The
mortality
rate
ischemic
has
decreased
with
the
help
thrombolytic
drug
therapy
intravascular
intervention.
However,
nerve
damage
caused
by
ischemia-reperfusion
long-lasting
followed
multiple
organ
dysfunction.
In
this
process,
immune
responses
manifested
systemic
inflammatory
play
an
important
role.
begins
neuroinflammation
following
stroke.
large
number
cells
released
after
activation
in
lesion
area,
along
deactivated
neuroendocrine
autonomic
nervous
systems,
link
center
periphery.
With
immunity
emergence
immunosuppression,
peripheral
organs
become
second
“battlefield”
response
gradually
dysfunctional
lead
to
adverse
prognosis.
purpose
review
was
describe
We
hope
provide
new
ideas
for
future
research
clinical
treatments
improve
patient
outcomes
quality
life.
Current Neuropharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(10), P. 2079 - 2096
Published: March 9, 2023
Cerebral
ischemic
injury,
one
of
the
leading
causes
morbidity
and
mortality
worldwide,
triggers
various
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
diseases,
including
acute
stroke
(AIS)
chronic
ischemia-induced
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Currently,
targeted
therapies
are
urgently
needed
to
address
neurological
disorders
caused
by
cerebral
ischemia/reperfusion
injury
(CI/RI),
emergence
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
may
be
able
relieve
pressure.
Neutrophils
precursors
brain
following
exert
complicated
functions.
NETs
extracellularly
release
reticular
complexes
neutrophils,
i.e.,
double-stranded
DNA
(dsDNA),
histones,
granulins.
Paradoxically,
play
a
dual
role,
friend
foe,
under
different
conditions,
for
example,
physiological
circumstances,
infection,
neurodegeneration,
ischemia/reperfusion.
Increasing
evidence
indicates
that
anti-inflammatory
effects
degrading
cytokines
chemokines
through
protease
at
relatively
stable
moderate
level
while
excessive
amounts
(NETosis)
irritated
CI/RI
exacerbate
inflammatory
response
aggravate
thrombosis,
disrupt
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB),
initiates
sequential
neuron
tissue
damage.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
machinery
formation
role
an
abnormal
cascade
in
CI/RI,
as
well
other
diseases.
Herein,
we
highlight
potential
therapeutic
target
against
inspire
translational
research
innovative
clinical
approaches.