Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 21, 2022
Kynurenic
acid
(KYNA)
is
an
important
bio-active
product
of
tryptophan
metabolism.
In
addition
to
its
well-known
neuroprotective
effects
on
mental
health
disorders,
it
has
been
proposed
as
a
bio-marker
for
such
metabolic
diseases
atherosclerosis
and
diabetes.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
KYNA
acts
signaling
molecule
controlling
the
networks
involved
in
balance
energy
store
expenditure
through
GPR35
AMPK
pathway.
plays
role
pathogenesis
development
several
endocrine
diseases.
Exercise
training
promotes
production
skeletal
muscles
increases
thermogenesis
long
term
limits
weight
gain,
insulin
resistance
inflammation.
Additionally,
also
present
breast
milk
may
act
anti-obesity
agent
infants.
Although
we
are
far
from
fully
understanding
our
body,
administration
KYNA,
enzyme
inhibitors
or
metabolites
serve
potential
therapeutic
strategy
treating
The
review
provides
perspective
current
knowledge
regarding
biological
perinatal
nutrition.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 1216 - 1239
Published: Sept. 29, 2021
Owing
to
the
dominant
functions
of
mitochondria
in
multiple
cellular
metabolisms
and
distinct
types
regulated
cell
death,
maintaining
a
functional
mitochondrial
network
is
fundamental
for
homeostasis
body
fitness
response
physiological
adaptations
stressed
conditions.
The
process
mitophagy,
which
dysfunctional
or
superfluous
are
selectively
engulfed
by
autophagosome
subsequently
degraded
lysosome,
has
been
well
formulated
as
one
major
mechanisms
quality
control.
To
date,
PINK1-PRKN-dependent
receptors
(including
proteins
lipids)-dependent
pathways
have
characterized
determine
mitophagy
mammalian
cells.
highly
responsive
dynamics
endogenous
metabolites,
including
iron-,
calcium-,
glycolysis-TCA-,
NAD+-,
amino
acids-,
fatty
cAMP-associated
metabolites.
Herein,
we
summarize
recent
advances
toward
molecular
details
regulation
We
also
highlight
key
regulations
shed
new
light
on
bidirectional
interplay
between
metabolisms,
with
attempting
provide
perspective
insight
into
nutritional
intervention
metabolic
disorders
deficit.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
75, P. 101556 - 101556
Published: Jan. 3, 2022
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
cause
of
dementia,
accounting
for
more
than
50
million
patients
worldwide.
Current
evidence
suggests
exact
mechanism
behind
this
devastating
to
be
multifactorial
origin,
which
seriously
complicates
quest
an
effective
disease-modifying
therapy,
as
well
impedes
search
strategic
preventative
measures.
Of
interest,
preclinical
studies
point
serotonergic
alterations,
either
induced
via
selective
serotonin
reuptake
inhibitors
or
receptor
(ant)agonists,
in
mitigating
AD
brain
neuropathology
next
its
clinical
symptoms,
latter
being
supported
by
a
handful
human
intervention
trials.
Additionally,
substantial
amount
trials
highlight
potential
diet,
fecal
microbiota
transplantations,
pre-
and
probiotics
modulating
brain’s
neurotransmitter
system,
starting
from
gut.
Whether
such
interventions
could
truly
prevent,
reverse
slow
down
progression
likewise,
should
initially
tested
with
mouse
models,
including
sufficient
analytical
measurements
both
gut
brain.
Thereafter,
therapeutic
effect
confirmed
rigorously
randomized
controlled
humans,
preferentially
across
continuum,
but
especially
prodromal
up
mild
stages,
where
high
adherence
therapies,
room
noticeable
enhancement
are
feasible
still.
In
end,
might
aid
development
comprehensive
approach
tackle
complex
disease,
since
derivatives
microbiota-gut-brain
axis
serve
possible
biomarkers
progression,
forming
valuable
target
drug
development.
narrative
review,
available
concerning
orchestrating
role
within
summarized
discussed,
general
considerations
future
highlighted.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
75, P. 101573 - 101573
Published: Jan. 24, 2022
Indoleamine
2,3-dioxygenase
1
(IDO1)
is
activated
in
chronic
inflammatory
states,
e.g.,
the
aging
process
and
age-related
diseases.
IDO1
enzyme
catabolizes
L-tryptophan
(L-Trp)
into
kynurenine
(KYN)
thus
stimulating
KYN
pathway.
The
depletion
of
L-Trp
inhibits
proliferation
immune
cells
inflamed
tissues
it
also
reduces
serotonin
synthesis
predisposing
to
psychiatric
disorders.
Interestingly,
protein
contains
two
immunoreceptor
tyrosine-based
inhibitory
motifs
(ITIM)
which
trigger
suppressive
signaling
through
binding
PI3K
p110
SHP-1
proteins.
This
immunosuppressive
activity
not
dependent
on
catalytic
IDO1.
its
metabolite,
kynurenic
acid
(KYNA),
are
potent
activators
aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
(AhR)
can
enhance
immunosuppression.
IDO1-KYN-AhR
counteracts
excessive
pro-inflammatory
responses
acute
inflammation
but
states
has
many
harmful
effects.
A
low-grade
associated
with
process,
a
state
called
inflammaging.
There
substantial
evidence
that
activation
pathway
robustly
increases
process.
does
only
suppress
functions
effector
cells,
probably
promoting
immunosenescence,
impairs
autophagy,
induces
cellular
senescence,
remodels
extracellular
matrix
as
well
enhancing
development
osteoporosis
vascular
I
will
review
function
discuss
an
enhancer
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(9)
Published: March 22, 2022
It
is
currently
thought
that
UVB
radiation
drives
photoaging
of
the
skin
primarily
by
generating
ROS.
In
this
model,
ROS
purportedly
activates
activator
protein-1
to
upregulate
MMPs
1,
3,
and
9,
which
then
degrade
collagen
other
extracellular
matrix
components
produce
wrinkles.
However,
these
are
expressed
at
relatively
low
levels
correlate
poorly
with
wrinkles,
suggesting
another
mechanism
distinct
from
MMP1/3/9
may
be
more
directly
associated
photoaging.
Here
we
show
MMP2,
degrades
type
IV
collagen,
abundantly
in
human
skin,
increases
age
sun-exposed
correlates
robustly
aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
(AhR),
a
transcription
factor
activated
UV-generated
photometabolites.
Through
mechanistic
studies
HaCaT
immortalized
keratinocytes,
found
AhR,
specificity
protein
1
(SP1),
pathways
DNA
damage
required
for
induction
both
MMP2
MMP11
(another
MMP
implicated
photoaging),
but
not
MMP1/3.
Last,
topical
treatment
AhR
antagonists
vitamin
B12
folic
acid
ameliorated
UVB-induced
wrinkle
formation
mice
while
dampening
expression
skin.
These
results
implicate
reveal
as
potential
target
preventing
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 507 - 526
Published: Oct. 30, 2020
Under
physiological
conditions
95%
of
the
ingested
essential
amino
acid
tryptophan
is
metabolized
by
kynurenine
pathway
(KP)
to
yield
ubiquitous
co-enzyme
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide,
fulfilling
cellular
energy
requirements.
Importantly,
intermediaries
KP
exert
crucial
effects
throughout
body,
including
central
nervous
system.
Besides,
metabolites
are
implicated
in
diverse
disease
processes
such
as
inflammation/immune
disorders,
endocrine/metabolic
conditions,
cancers
and
neuropsychiatric
diseases.
A
burgeoning
body
research
indicates
that
plays
a
pathogenic
role
major
psychiatric
diseases
like
mood
disorders
schizophrenia.
Triggered
inflammatory
processes,
balance
between
neurotoxic
neuroprotective
branches
disturbed.
In
preclinical
models
these
discrepancies
result
behaviors
reminiscent
depression
psychosis.
clinical
samples,
recent
studies
discovering
key
abnormalities
which
incriminate
it
pathogenesis
main
disorders.
Harnessing
this
knowledge
has
potential
find
biomarkers
helpful
identifying
prognosticating
Concurrently,
earnest
efforts
directed
towards
manipulating
hold
promise
novel
pharmacological
agents
have
therapeutic
value.
manuscript,
an
in-depth
appraisal
extant
literature
done
understand
working
applies
It
concluded
overarching
development
serve
markers
new
medications
based
on
modulation
can
bring
lasting
cures
for
patients
suffering
from
intractable
conditions.
eNeurologicalSci,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 100270 - 100270
Published: Sept. 10, 2020
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
complex
multi-factorial
neurodegenerative
disorder
where
various
altered
metabolic
pathways
contribute
to
the
progression
of
disease.
Tryptophan
(TRP)
major
precursor
in
kynurenine
pathway
(KP)
and
it
has
been
discussed
vitro
studies
that
metabolites
quinolinic
acid
(QUIN)
causes
neurotoxicity
kynurenic
(KYNA)
acts
as
neuroprotectant
respectively.
More
are
also
focused
on
effects
other
KP
its
enzymes
an
association
with
ageing
PD
pathogenesis.
Until
now,
very
few
have
targeted
role
genetic
mutations
abnormal
metabolism
adverse
conditions
PD.
Therefore,
present
review
gives
updated
research
connection
Moreover,
emphasizes
urge
for
development
biomarkers
this
would
be
initiative
generating
alternative
therapeutic
approach
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: June 9, 2021
Abstract
The
metabolome
represents
a
complex
network
of
biological
events
that
reflects
the
physiologic
state
organism
in
health
and
disease.
Additionally,
specific
metabolites
metabolic
signaling
pathways
have
been
shown
to
modulate
animal
ageing,
but
whether
there
are
convergent
mechanisms
uniting
these
processes
remains
elusive.
Here,
we
used
high
resolution
mass
spectrometry
obtain
metabolomic
profiles
canonical
longevity
C.
elegans
identify
regulating
life
span.
By
leveraging
across
pathways,
found
one
carbon
metabolism
folate
cycle
pervasively
regulated
common.
We
observed
similar
changes
long-lived
mouse
models
reduced
insulin/IGF
signaling.
Genetic
manipulation
pathway
enzymes
supplementation
with
reveal
regulation
shared
causal
mechanism
proteoprotection.
Such
interventions
impact
methionine
cycle,
restriction
as
an
underlying
mechanism.
This
comparative
approach
reveals
key
nodes
enhance
healthy
ageing.
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: July 9, 2023
Abstract
The
geroscience
hypothesis
proposes
that
addressing
the
biology
of
aging
could
directly
prevent
onset
or
mitigate
severity
multiple
chronic
diseases.
Understanding
interplay
between
key
aspects
biological
hallmarks
is
essential
in
delivering
promises
hypothesis.
Notably,
nucleotide
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD)
interfaces
with
several
aging,
including
cellular
senescence,
and
changes
NAD
metabolism
have
been
shown
to
be
involved
process.
relationship
senescence
appears
complex.
On
one
hand,
accumulation
DNA
damage
mitochondrial
dysfunction
induced
by
low
+
can
promote
development
senescence.
other
state
occurs
during
may
inhibit
SASP
as
this
secretory
phenotype
are
both
highly
metabolically
demanding.
However,
date,
impact
on
progression
has
not
fully
characterized.
Therefore,
explore
implications
replacement
therapies,
it
consider
their
interactions
We
propose
a
comprehensive
understanding
boosting
strategies
senolytic
agents
necessary
advance
field.