The Crucial Role of the Blood–Brain Barrier in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Mechanisms of Disruption and Therapeutic Implications
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 386 - 386
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
The
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
a
crucial
structure
that
maintains
brain
homeostasis
by
regulating
the
entry
of
molecules
and
cells
from
bloodstream
into
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Neurodegenerative
diseases
such
as
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
disease,
well
ischemic
stroke,
compromise
integrity
BBB.
This
leads
to
increased
permeability
infiltration
harmful
substances,
thereby
accelerating
neurodegeneration.
In
this
review,
we
explore
mechanisms
underlying
BBB
disruption,
including
oxidative
stress,
neuroinflammation,
vascular
dysfunction,
loss
tight
junction
integrity,
in
patients
with
neurodegenerative
diseases.
We
discuss
how
breakdown
contributes
neurotoxicity,
abnormal
accumulation
pathological
proteins,
all
which
exacerbate
neuronal
damage
facilitate
disease
progression.
Furthermore,
potential
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
preserving
or
restoring
function,
anti-inflammatory
treatments,
antioxidant
therapies,
approaches
enhance
integrity.
Given
role
neurodegeneration,
maintaining
its
represents
promising
approach
slow
prevent
progression
Language: Английский
The association between depression and thyroid function
Yuhui Ma,
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Miao Wang,
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Zhishen Zhang
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et al.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Emerging
evidence
indicated
that
depression
is
currently
one
of
the
most
burdensome
diseases
worldwide,
and
it
can
lead
to
a
variety
functional
physical
impairments.
However,
studies
estimated
association
between
thyroid
function
remain
sparse.
We
aimed
investigate
in
American
population.
Language: Английский
Functionalized Nanoparticles: A Promising Approach for Effective Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
Molecular Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
Language: Английский
Investigating Molecular Mechanisms in Ischemic Preconditioning-Induced Resiliency to Severe Acute Global Cerebral Ischemia Using a Mouse Model of Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion
Roli Kushwaha,
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Shashikant Patel,
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Yuvaraj Kotteeswaran
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et al.
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45(1)
Published: March 26, 2025
Cerebral
ischemic
preconditioning
offers
a
promising
strategy
to
enhance
resilience
severe
insults.
Unilateral
common
carotid
artery
occlusion
(UCCAo)
is
valuable
model
simulate
chronic
cerebral
hypoperfusion
(CCH).
This
study
explored
UCCAo-induced
CCH
as
stimulus
induce
tolerance
against
transient
global
ischemia
(tGCI)
induced
by
bilateral
(BCCAo)
in
both
male
and
female
mice.
We
evaluated
the
effects
of
on
neuroprotection
recovery
through
behavioral,
histopathological,
molecular
analyses.
Laser
Doppler
Imaging
(LDI)
confirmed
significant
post-UCCAo.
Preconditioning
reduced
mortality
rates
at
days
1
7
post-surgery
compared
BCCAo,
suggesting
its
neuroprotective
potential.
Neurodeficit
scoring
demonstrated
protection
preconditioned
animals
with
aligning
closer
sham
controls.
Behavioral
assays
revealed
improved
motor
cognitive
outcomes
groups,
sex-specific
differences
evident
dynamics.
Molecular
analyses
indicated
reactive
astrocyte
(GFAP)
microglial
(IBA1)
activation
animals,
reflecting
controlled
glial
responses.
Sex-dependent
variations
markers
hypoxia
(Hif1a),
autophagy
(Becn1),
neurogenesis
(Sox2)
highlighted
neuroadaptive
cellular
influences
resilience.
enhanced
synaptic
plasticity
upregulating
PSD-95,
synaptophysin
BDNF
levels.
In
addition,
increased
VEGF
expression
blood
serum
vascular
remodeling
angiogenesis.
positions
reliable
for
exploring
mechanisms
advance
therapeutic
strategies
mitigating
stroke.
Language: Английский
Artificial intelligence-driven prediction and validation of blood-brain barrier permeability and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion profiles in Natural Product Research Laboratory compounds
Biomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Introduction:
Our
previous
research
demonstrated
that
a
large
language
model
(LLM)
based
on
the
transformer
architecture,
specifically
MegaMolBART
encoder
with
an
XGBoost
classifier,
effectively
predicts
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
permeability
of
compounds.
However,
coefficients
compounds
can
traverse
this
remain
unclear.
Additionally,
absorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
and
excretion
(ADME)
characteristics
substances
obtained
from
Natural
Product
Research
Laboratory
(NPRL)
at
China
Medical
University
Hospital
(CMUH)
have
not
yet
been
determined.
Language: Английский
Understanding Neurogenesis and Neuritogenesis via Molecular Insights, Gender Influence, and Therapeutic Implications: Intervention of Nanomaterials
Anusha Sebastian,
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Mohanraj Alias Ayyappan Shanmuganathan,
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Chinmayee Tripathy
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et al.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Neurological
disorders
impact
global
health
by
affecting
both
central
and
peripheral
nervous
systems.
Understanding
the
neurogenic
processes,
i.e.,
neurogenesis
neuritogenesis,
is
of
paramount
importance
in
context
system
development
regeneration
as
they
hold
promising
therapeutic
implications.
Neurogenesis
forms
functional
neurons
from
precursor
cells,
while
neuritogenesis
involves
extending
neurites
for
neuron
connections.
This
review
discusses
how
these
processes
are
influenced
genetics,
epigenetics,
neurotrophic
factors,
environment,
neuroinflammation,
neurotransmitters.
It
also
covers
gender-specific
aspects
their
on
brain
plasticity,
susceptibility
to
neurological
disorders.
Alterations
under
influence
cytokines,
growth
neurotransmitters,
aging,
linked
potential
targets.
Gender-specific
effects
pharmacological
interventions,
like
SSRIs,
TCAs,
atypical
antipsychotics,
lithium,
explored
this
review.
Hormone-mediated
BDNF
PPAR-γ
agonists,
well
variations
efficacy
tolerability
MAOIs,
AEDs,
NMDA
receptor
modulators,
ampakines,
detailed
accurate
design.
The
nanotechnology's
significant
contribution
neural
tissue
mending
neurodegenerative
disorders,
enhancing
neuronal
connectivity,
stem
cell
differentiation.
Gold
nanoparticles
support
hippocampal
neurogenesis,
other
aid
neurite
outgrowth.
Quantum
dots
nanolayered
double
hydroxides
assist
neuroregeneration,
which
improves
drug
delivery.
responses
nanomedicines
designed
enhance
neuroregeneration
have
not
been
extensively
investigated.
However,
we
specified
certain
gender-related
variables
that
should
be
taken
into
account
during
an
aim
improve
efficacy.
Further
research
could
personalized
treatments
paving
way
novel
approaches
neuroscience.
Language: Английский