Curcumin reverses cognitive deficits through promoting neurogenesis and synapse plasticity via the upregulation of PSD95 and BDNF in mice
Gaifen Li,
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Qiong Wu,
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Chao Wang
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Following
prolonged
exposure
to
hypoxic
conditions,
for
example,
due
ascent
high
altitude,
aging
or
stroke,
cognitive
deficits
can
develop.
The
exact
nature
and
genesis
of
hypoxia-induced
remain
unresolved.
Curcumin
has
been
reported
stimulate
neurogenesis
reduce
neuronal
degeneration.
This
study
aimed
investigate
the
effect
curcumin
on
in
hypoxic-brain
injury
mice
its
potential
mechanism.
Eight-week-old
male
C57BL/6J
were
normobaric-hypoxia
(13%O2)
14
days
establish
models.
Morris
water
maze
novel
object
recognition
used
detect
function
each
mouse.
Immunofluorescence
assays,
including
Fluoro-Jade
C
(FJC)
bromodeoxyuridine
(BrdU),
degeneration
neurogenesis.
Thy1-YFP
transgenic
synapse
plasticity.
Our
results
showed
that
administration
rescued
impaired
cognition
mice,
shown
as
enhanced
BrdU+
dendritic
spine
hippocampus.
At
molecular
level,
was
found
promote
expression
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
postsynaptic
density
protein
95
(PSD95).
primary
hippocampal
neuron
detection
could
growth.
In
conclusion,
our
indicates
curcumin,
increased
BDNF
PSD95
contacted
with
interneurons,
salvaged
interneurons
may
normalize
ambient
neuroplasticity,
resulting
preservation
processes
well
contributing
improve
performance.
Language: Английский
Advances in the Study of Necroptosis in Vascular Dementia: Focus on Blood–Brain Barrier and Neuroinflammation
Yuemin Qiu,
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Lin Cheng,
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Yinyi Xiong
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et al.
CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Vascular
dementia
(VaD)
includes
a
group
of
brain
disorders
that
are
characterized
by
cerebrovascular
pathology.Neuroinflammation,
disruption
the
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
permeability,
white
matter
lesions,
and
neuronal
loss
all
significant
pathological
manifestations
VaD
play
key
role
in
disease
progression.
Necroptosis,
also
known
asprogrammed
necrosis,
is
mode
programmed
cell
death
distinct
from
apoptosis
closely
associated
with
ischemic
injury
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Recent
studies
have
shown
necroptosis
exacerbates
BBB
destruction,
activates
neuroinflammation,
promotes
loss,
severely
affects
prognosis.
Results
Conclusions
In
this
review,
we
outline
roles
its
molecular
mechanisms
process
VaD,
particular
focus
on
modulating
neuroinflammation
exacerbating
permeability
elaborate
regulatory
centrally
involved
cells
mediated
tumor
necrosis
factor‐α
VaD.
We
analyze
possibility
specific
strategy
targeting
would
help
inhibit
destruction
With
necroptosis,
study
delved
into
impact
changes
prognosis
to
provide
new
treatment
ideas.
Language: Английский
Theoretical Framework and Emerging Challenges of Lipid Metabolism in Cancer
Seminars in Cancer Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Elevated
lipid
metabolism
is
one
of
hallmarks
malignant
tumors.
Lipids
not
only
serve
as
essential
structural
components
biological
membranes
but
also
provide
energy
and
substrates
for
the
proliferation
cancer
cells
tumor
growth.
Cancer
meet
their
needs
by
coordinating
processes
absorption,
synthesis,
transport,
storage,
catabolism.
As
research
in
this
area
continues
to
deepen,
numerous
new
discoveries
have
emerged,
making
it
crucial
scientists
stay
informed
about
developments
metabolism.
In
review,
we
first
discuss
relevant
concepts
theories
or
assumptions
that
help
us
understand
-based
therapies.
We
then
systematically
summarize
latest
advancements
including
mechanisms,
novel
targets,
up-to-date
pre-clinical
clinical
investigations
anti-cancer
treatment
with
targeted
drugs.
Finally,
emphasize
emerging
directions
therapeutic
strategies,
future
prospective
challenges.
This
review
aims
insights
guidance
field
Language: Английский
Critical role of non-coding RNA-mediated ferroptosis in urologic malignancies
Wei Li,
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Liying Zheng,
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Peiyue Luo
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Urologic
malignancies,
characterized
by
their
high
aggressiveness
and
metastatic
potential,
pose
a
significant
public
health
challenge
globally.
Ferroptosis,
novel
mode
of
cell
death,
typically
arises
from
intracellular
iron
ion
overload
the
accumulation
lipid
peroxides.
This
process
has
been
shown
to
play
crucial
regulatory
role
in
various
pathological
conditions,
particularly
cancer,
including
urologic
cancers.
However,
comprehensive
mechanisms
underlying
ferroptosis
remain
poorly
understood,
which
somewhat
limits
its
broader
application
cancer
therapy.
Non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs),
encompass
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
long
non-coding
(lncRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs),
are
transcripts
that
pivotal
roles
physiological
processes,
such
as
proliferation,
differentiation,
apoptosis,
cycle
regulation,
modulating
expression
target
genes.
The
biological
functions
potential
ncRNAs
context
cancer-related
have
partially
elucidated.
Research
indicates
can
influence
progression
cancers
affecting
migration,
drug
resistance
through
regulation
ferroptosis.
Consequently,
this
review
aims
clarify
ncRNA-ferroptosis
axis
evaluate
clinical
significance
ferroptosis-related
ncRNAs,
thereby
providing
new
insights
into
biology
therapeutic
strategies
may
ultimately
benefit
diverse
range
patients.
Language: Английский