Neuroscience Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(10), P. 1489 - 1501
Published: June 13, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
identify
possible
pathogenic
genes
in
a
90-member
family
with
rare
combination
of
multiple
neurodegenerative
disease
phenotypes,
which
has
not
been
depicted
by
the
known
disease.
We
performed
physical
and
neurological
examinations
International
Rating
Scales
assess
signs
ataxia,
Parkinsonism,
cognitive
function,
as
well
brain
magnetic
resonance
imaging
scans
seven
sequences.
searched
for
co-segregations
abnormal
repeat-expansion
loci,
variants
spinocerebellar
ataxia-related
genes,
novel
mutations
via
whole-genome
sequencing
linkage
analysis.
A
co-segregating
missense
mutation
CARS
gene
was
validated
Sanger
aminoacylation
activity
mutant
measured
spectrophotometric
assay.
pedigree
presented
late-onset
core
characteristics
including
cerebellar
pyramidal
all
nine
affected
members.
Brain
showed
cerebellar/pons
atrophy,
pontine-midline
linear
hyperintensity,
decreased
rCBF
bilateral
basal
ganglia
dentate
nucleus,
hypo-intensities
nuclei,
ganglia,
mesencephalic
red
substantia
nigra,
suggested
neurodegeneration.
Whole-genome
identified
heterozygous
(E795V)
gene,
meanwhile,
exhibited
none
repeat-expansions
or
point
genes.
Remarkably,
this
causes
20%
decrease
charge
tRNA
Cys
L-cysteine
protein
synthesis
compared
that
wild
type.
All
members
carrying
had
same
clinical
manifestations
neuropathological
changes
Parkinsonism
spinocerebellar-ataxia.
These
findings
pathogenesis
Parkinsonism-spinocerebellar
ataxia
provide
insights
into
its
genetic
architecture.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
131(19)
Published: Sept. 30, 2021
Circadian
disruption
is
pervasive
and
can
occur
at
multiple
organizational
levels,
contributing
to
poor
health
outcomes
individual
population
levels.
Evidence
points
a
bidirectional
relationship,
in
that
circadian
increases
disease
severity
many
diseases
disrupt
rhythms.
Importantly,
increase
the
risk
for
expression
development
of
neurologic,
psychiatric,
cardiometabolic,
immune
disorders.
Thus,
harnessing
rich
findings
from
preclinical
translational
research
biology
enhance
via
circadian-based
approaches
represents
unique
opportunity
personalized/precision
medicine
overall
societal
well-being.
In
this
Review,
we
discuss
implications
human
using
bench-to-bedside
approach.
science
applied
clinical
population-based
Given
broad
regulation
health,
Review
focuses
its
discussion
on
selected
examples
metabolic,
cardiovascular,
allergic,
immunologic
disorders
highlight
interrelatedness
between
potential
interventions,
such
as
bright
light
therapy
exogenous
melatonin,
well
chronotherapy
improve
and/or
modify
outcomes.
Translational Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
Abstract
Disruptions
of
circadian
rhythms
and
sleep
cycles
are
common
among
neurodegenerative
diseases
can
occur
at
multiple
levels.
Accumulating
evidence
reveals
a
bidirectional
relationship
between
disruptions
diseases.
Circadian
disruption
disorders
aggravate
neurodegeneration
in
turn
disrupt
sleep.
Importantly,
various
increase
the
risk
Thus,
harnessing
biology
findings
from
preclinical
translational
research
is
importance
for
reducing
improving
symptoms
quality
life
individuals
with
via
approaches
that
normalize
context
precision
medicine.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
implications
by
summarizing
both
human
animal
studies,
focusing
on
links
prevalent
forms
neurodegeneration.
These
provide
valuable
insights
into
pathogenesis
suggest
promising
role
circadian-based
interventions.
Neuroscience Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(5), P. 832 - 844
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Abstract
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
common
neurodegenerative
disorder
caused
by
the
loss
of
dopamine
neurons
in
substantia
nigra
and
formation
Lewy
bodies,
which
are
mainly
composed
alpha-synuclein
fibrils.
Alpha-synuclein
plays
vital
role
neuroinflammation
mediated
nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
domain-,
leucine-rich
repeat-,
pyrin
domain-containing
protein
3
(NLRP3)
inflammasome
PD.
A
better
understanding
NLRP3
inflammasome-mediated
related
mitochondrial
impairment
during
PD
progression
may
facilitate
development
promising
therapies
for
This
review
focuses
on
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
activation,
comprising
priming
complex
assembly,
as
well
its
subsequent
inflammatory
effects
neurodegeneration
In
addition,
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
treatment
discussed,
including
inhibitors
pathways,
mitochondria-focused
treatments,
microRNAs,
other
compounds.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 4667 - 4687
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
The
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
impairment
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
pathological
processes
of
aging-accompanied
neurological
diseases
(AAND).
Meanwhile,
circadian
rhythms
disruption
and
gut
microbiota
dysbiosis
are
associated
with
increased
morbidity
accelerated
aging
population.
Importantly,
also
known
to
induce
generation
toxic
metabolites
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
resulting
BBB
integrity.
Collectively,
this
provides
new
perspective
for
exploring
relationship
among
rhythms,
microbes,
diseases.
In
review,
we
focus
on
recent
advances
interplay
between
rhythm
disturbances
dysbiosis,
their
potential
roles
that
occurs
AAND.
Based
existing
literature,
discuss
propose
mechanisms
underlying
damage
induced
by
dysregulated
microbiota,
which
would
serve
as
basis
developing
interventions
protect
population
through
targeting
exploiting
its
links
treating
Neuroscience Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(4), P. 500 - 516
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
complicated
neurodegenerative
disease,
characterized
by
the
accumulation
of
α-synuclein
(α-syn)
in
Lewy
bodies
and
neurites,
massive
loss
midbrain
dopamine
neurons.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
gut
microbiota
microbial
metabolites
are
involved
development
PD.
Among
these,
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
most
abundant
metabolites,
have
been
proven
to
play
key
role
brain-gut
communication.
In
this
review,
we
analyze
SCFAs
pathology
PD
from
multiple
dimensions
summarize
alterations
patients
as
well
their
correlation
with
motor
non-motor
symptoms.
Future
research
should
focus
on
further
elucidating
neuroinflammation,
developing
novel
strategies
employing
derivatives
treat
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1002 - 1002
Published: July 9, 2021
Neurodegenerative
disorders
affect
fifteen
percent
of
the
world's
population
and
pose
a
significant
financial
burden
to
all
nations.
Cognitive
impairment
is
seventh
leading
cause
death
throughout
globe.
Given
enormous
challenges
treat
cognitive
disorders,
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
inability
markedly
limit
disease
progression,
circadian
clock
gene
pathways
offer
an
exciting
strategy
address
loss.
Alterations
in
genes
can
result
age-related
motor
deficits,
treatment
regimens
with
neurodegenerative
lead
onset
progression
dementia.
Interestingly,
hold
intricate
relationship
autophagy,
mechanistic
target
rapamycin
(mTOR),
silent
mating
type
information
regulation
2
homolog
1
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 11, 2024
Abstract
Impairment
of
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
poses
a
significant
health
risk
for
astronauts
during
long-duration
space
missions.
In
this
study,
we
employed
an
innovative
approach
by
integrating
single-cell
multiomics
(transcriptomics
and
chromatin
accessibility)
with
spatial
transcriptomics
to
elucidate
impact
spaceflight
on
mouse
brain
in
female
mice.
Our
comparative
analysis
between
ground
control
spaceflight-exposed
animals
revealed
alterations
essential
processes
including
neurogenesis,
synaptogenesis
synaptic
transmission,
particularly
affecting
cortex,
hippocampus,
striatum
neuroendocrine
structures.
Additionally,
observed
astrocyte
activation
signs
immune
dysfunction.
At
pathway
level,
some
spaceflight-induced
changes
exhibit
similarities
neurodegenerative
disorders,
marked
oxidative
stress
protein
misfolding.
integrated
serves
as
stepping
stone
towards
understanding
CNS
impairments
at
level
individual
regions
cell
types,
provides
basis
comparison
future
studies.
For
broader
scientific
impact,
all
datasets
from
study
are
available
through
interactive
data
portal,
well
National
Aeronautics
Space
Administration
(NASA)
Open
Science
Data
Repository
(OSDR).