bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Abstract
Amyotrophic
Lateral
Sclerosis
(ALS)
is
the
most
common
motor
neuron
disease
leading
to
death
within
2-5
years.
Currently
available
drugs
can
only
slightly
prolong
survival.
Despite
progress
that
has
been
achieved
in
unravelling
molecular
mechanisms
of
so
far,
underlying
pathophysiology
not
fully
understood.
We
present
novel
insights
into
Superoxide
Dismutase
1
(SOD1)-
and
particular
Fused
In
Sarcoma
(FUS)-ALS
by
revealing
a
putatively
central
role
Parkinson’s
(PD)
associated
glyoxylase
DJ-1
its
products
glycolic
acid
(GA)
D-lactic
(DL).
Combined,
but
single,
treatment
with
GA
DL
restored
axonal
trafficking
deficits
mitochondria
lysosomes
FUS-
SOD1-ALS
patient-derived
motoneurons
(MNs).
This
was
accompanied
restoration
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
as
well
fragmentation
(FUS-ALS)
or
elongation
(SOD1-ALS).
Furthermore,
cytoplasmic
mislocalization
FUS
recruitment
DNA
damage
sites.
further
show
despite
presenting
an
early
transport
deficiency
well,
TDP-43
MNs
did
share
this
mechanism.
While
points
towards
necessity
individualized
(gene-)
specific
therapy
stratification,
it
also
suggests
therapeutic
targets
across
different
gene
variants
ALS.
Thus,
we
introduce
putative
for
ALS
based
on
combination
two
substances
which
might
be
interesting
drug
candidate
subsets
cases
other
neurodegenerative
diseases
characterized
depolarization.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 1782 - 1782
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
The
degeneration
of
dopamine
(DA)
neurons
is
known
to
be
associated
with
defects
in
mitochondrial
biogenesis
caused
by
aging,
environmental
factors,
or
mutations
genes,
leading
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
As
PD
has
not
yet
been
successfully
cured,
the
strategy
using
small
molecule
drugs
protect
and
restore
a
promising
direction.
This
study
evaluated
efficacy
synthetic
chiisanoside
(CSS)
identified
leaves
Acanthopanax
sessiliflorus
prevent
symptoms.
results
show
that
6-hydroxydopamine
(6-OHDA)
model,
CSS
pretreatment
can
effectively
alleviate
reactive
oxygen
species
generation
apoptosis
SH-SY5Y
cells,
thereby
lessening
C.
elegans
model
including
DA
neuron
degeneration,
dopamine-mediated
food
sensitivity
behavioral
disorders,
shortened
lifespan.
Mechanistically,
we
found
could
expression
proliferator-activated
receptor
gamma
coactivator-1-alpha
(PGC-1α),
key
biogenesis,
its
downstream
related
genes
inhibited
6-OHDA.
We
further
confirmed
this
due
enhanced
activity
parkin
ubiquitination
degradation
PGC-1α
inhibitor
protein
Zinc
finger
746
(ZNF746).
Parkin
siRNA
treatment
abolished
effect
CSS.
Furthermore,
6-OHDA-induced
miR-181a,
which
targets
parkin.
CSS's
ability
reverse
reduction
activation
was
after
transfection
anti-miR-181a
miR-181a
mimics.
Therefore,
neuroprotective
mainly
promotes
regulating
miR-181a/Parkin/ZNF746/PGC-1α
axis.
potentially
opportunity
developed
into
prevention
agents.
Journal of Neural Transmission,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
131(6), P. 675 - 707
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Abstract
Our
and
other’s
laboratory
microarray-derived
transcriptomic
studies
in
human
PD
substantia
nigra
pars
compacta
(SNpc)
samples
have
opened
an
avenue
to
concentrate
on
potential
gene
intersections
or
cross-talks
along
the
dopaminergic
(DAergic)
neurodegenerative
cascade
sporadic
(SPD).
One
emerging
candidate
identified
was
SKP1A
(p19,
S-phase
kinase-associated
protein
1A),
found
significantly
decreased
SNpc
as
confirmed
later
at
level.
SKP1
is
part
of
Skp1,
Cullin
1,
F-box
(SCF)
complex,
largest
known
class
sophisticated
ubiquitin–proteasome/E3-ligases
directly
interact
with
FBXO7
,
a
defective
PARK15
-linked
PD.
This
finding
has
led
us
hypothesis
that
targeted
site-specific
reduction
Skp1
levels
DAergic
neuronal
cell
culture
animal
systems
may
result
progressive
loss
neurons
hopefully
recreate
motor
disabilities
animals.
The
second
premise
considers
possibility
both
intrinsic
extrinsic
factors
(e.g.,
manipulation
selected
genes
mitochondria
impairing
toxins),
alleged
play
central
roles
neurodegeneration
PD,
act
concert
modifiers
deficiency-induced
phenotype
alterations
(‘dual-hit’
neurodegeneration).
To
examine
possible
role
phenotype,
we
initially
knocked
down
expression
embryonic
mouse
SN-derived
line
(
SN4741
)
short
hairpin
RNA
(shRNA)
lentiviruses
(LVs).
deficiency
closely
recapitulated
cardinal
features
pathology
such
phenotypic
markers
cycle
aberrations.
Furthermore,
cells
displayed
lethal
when
induced
differentiate
exhibiting
proteinaceous
round
inclusion
structures,
which
were
almost
identical
composition
Lewy
bodies,
hallmark
These
findings
support
for
survival,
differentiation.
identification
key
player
neuron
function
suggested
mice
terminal
projections
striatum.
injected
LV
shRNA
SN
resulted
within
tyrosine
hydroxylase
immunoreactivity
(TH-IR)
striatum
accompanied
by
time-dependent
disabilities.
vertical
movements,
rearing,
be
reminiscent
early
occurrence
hypokinesia
axial,
postural
instability
According
‘dual-hit’
diseases,
it
predicted
gene–gene
and/or
gene–environmental
would
sequentially
propagate
pathological
process
are
compatible
this
conjecture
showing
genetic
vulnerability
caused
knock
renders
especially
sensitive
Aldh1
exposure
external
stressors
MPP
+
DA,
been
implicated
pathology.
Future
consideration
should
given
therapeutic
window,
via
its
induction
genetically
pharmacological,
prevent
degeneration
striatal
dopamine
neurons,
since
UPS
defective.
Mitochondria,
pivotal
cell
organelles
recognized
for
their
paramount
role
in
cellular
energy
production,
play
a
crucial
part
neurological
disorders
such
as
Parkinson's
disease
(PD),
Alzheimer's
(AD),
and
multiple
sclerosis
when
functionality
falters.
Among
the
repercussions
of
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
neuroinflammation
emerges
prominent
concern,
eliciting
an
upsurge
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
The
deleterious
effects
these
ROS
on
nerve
cells
induce
cascade
toward
neurodegeneration.
This
chapter
comprehensively
delves
into
adverse
implications
dysfunction
advancement
diverse
ailments,
with
particular
emphasis
neuroinflammation.
Oxford University Press eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 58 - 80
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondria
carry
their
own
circular
DNA
but
heavily
depend
on
the
import
of
nucleus-encoded
proteins.
During
human
brain
evolution,
a
rapid
increase
in
size
and
neuronal
complexity
was
accompanied
by
elevated
energy
requirements,
possibly
explaining
why
neurodegenerative
disorders
such
as
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
Alzheimer’s
well
mental
like
schizophrenia—for
which
mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
hallmark—are
specific
to
humans.
This
chapter
summarizes
current
understanding
multifaceted
involvement
signaling
normal
aging
neurological
conditions
with
focus
PD.
Specifically,
it
concentrates
possible
phylogenetic
components
quality
control,
calcium
dyshomeostasis,
bioenergetics,
maintenance
mitochondria-mediated
apoptosis
inflammation.
Finally,
discusses
challenges
mitochondria-targeted
therapy
approaches
that
aim
at
preventing
demise
dopaminergic
neurons
PD
patients.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
an
age-related
neurodegenerative
characterized
by
the
death
of
dopamine
neurons
in
substantia
nigra.
A
large
number
studies
have
focused
on
themselves,
but
so
far,
pathogenesis
PD
has
not
been
fully
elucidated.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1870(7), P. 167302 - 167302
Published: June 13, 2024
Recessive
mutations
in
the
Parkin
gene
(PRKN)
are
most
common
cause
of
young-onset
inherited
parkinsonism.
is
a
multifunctional
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
that
plays
variety
roles
cell
including
degradation
proteins
and
maintenance
mitochondrial
homeostasis,
integrity,
biogenesis.
In
2001,
R275W
mutation
PRKN
was
identified
two
unrelated
families
with
multigenerational
history
postural
tremor,
dystonia
Drosophila
models
showed
selective
progressive
degeneration
dopaminergic
neuronal
clusters,
abnormalities,
prominent
climbing
defects.
Prkn
mouse
orthologue,
amino
acid
R274
corresponds
to
human
R275.
Here
we
described
an
age-related
motor
impairment
muscle
phenotype
R274W
+/+
mice.
vitro,
correlates
abnormal
myoblast
differentiation,
defects,
alteration
mRNA
protein
levels.
Our
data
suggest
may
impact
physiology
eventually
proliferation
differentiation.
Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Abstract
Zinc
finger
(ZF)
proteins
are
well‐known
for
their
regulatory
functions
in
the
central
dogma,
and
structural
domains
serve
as
promising
scaffolds
study
of
neurodegenerative
diseases.
These
often
contain
multiple
ZF
domains,
enabling
interactions
with
target
molecules
that
regulate
transcription
translation.
The
Cys
2
His
(C
H
)
type
found
brain,
associated
long‐
short‐term
memory,
neuronal
differentiation
development,
other
physiological
processes.
classical
C‐X
‐C‐X
12
‐H‐X
3
‐H
have
been
detected
studies
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
closely
linked
to
biological
pathways
involved
a
wide
range
In
this
review,
we
introduce
three
expressed
brain:
Parkin‐interacting
substrate
(PARIS),
zinc
BTB
domain‐containing
20
(ZBTB20),
protein
18
(ZNF18).
We
explore
functional
roles
these
brain.
Each
contains
more
than
four
well
such
KRAB,
BTB,
SCAN,
which
perform
modular
independently
domains.
Biophysical
PARIS
demonstrated
its
three‐ZF
domain,
PARIS(ZF2–4),
forms
hydrogen
bonds
insulin
response
sequences
(IRSs)
high
specificity
(
K
d
=
38.9
±
2.4
nM).
Metal
coordination
showed
binds
Co
2+
affinity
49.1
7.7
nM),
strongly
it
also
coordinates
xenobiotic
metal
ions
Fe
Ni
.
Although
Zn
–PARIS(ZF2–4)
specifically
IRSs,
–,
3+
–
or
cannot,
due
distortions
domain
structure
disrupt
bonding.
brain‐specific
exhibit
common
patterns,
similar
numbers
sequence
homology
at
C
‐terminus,
whereas
both
N
‐terminal
protein–protein
interaction
contribute
versatility.
Elucidating
function
offers
avenues
treatment
diverse
brain
disorders,
including
Alzheimer's
disease,
PD,
autism
spectrum
disorder.
Aging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Neuroinflammation
plays
an
important
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
neurological
disorders,
and
despite
intensive
research,
treatment
neuroinflammation
remains
limited.
BaiXiangDan
capsule
(BXD)
is
widely
used
clinical
practice.
However,
systematic
studies
on
direct
mechanisms
BXD
are
still
lacking.
We
systematically
evaluated
potential
pharmacological
using
network
analysis
combined
with
experimental
validation.
Multiple
databases
to
mine
targets
for
bioactive
ingredients,
drug
neuroinflammation.
GO
KEGG
pathway
was
also
performed.
Interactions
between
active
ingredients
pivotal
were
confirmed
by
molecular
docking.
An
model
evaluate
possible
therapeutic
BXD.
Network
revealed
that
Chrysoeriol,
Kaempferol
Luteolin
exerted
their
anti-neuroinflammatory
effects
mainly
acting
such
as
NCOA2,
PIK3CA
PTGS2.
Molecular
docking
results
showed
average
affinity
less
than
-5
kcal/mol,
-8.286
kcal/mol.
Pathways
cancer
found
be
a
potentially
pathway,
involvement
PI3K/AKT
signaling
pathways.
In
addition,
vivo
experiments
ameliorated
neural
damage
reduced
neuronal
cell
death.
Western
blotting,
RT-qPCR
ELISA
inhibited
not
only
expression
IL-1β,
TNF-α
NO,
but
NF-κB,
MMP9
This
study
applied
pharmacology
explore
against
neuroinflammation,
providing
insight
into