Journal of Neurochemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
157(6), P. 2128 - 2144
Published: Feb. 14, 2021
Neuronal
network
dysfunction
is
a
hallmark
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
However,
the
underlying
pathomechanisms
remain
unknown.
We
analyzed
hippocampal
micronetwork
in
transgenic
McGill-R-Thy1-APP
rats
(APPtg)
at
beginning
extracellular
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
deposition.
established
two-photon
Ca2+
-imaging
vivo
hippocampus
and
found
hyperactivity
CA1
neurons.
Patch-clamp
recordings
brain
slices
vitro
revealed
increased
neuronal
input
resistance
prolonged
action
potential
width
pyramidal
did
neither
observe
changes
synaptic
inhibition,
nor
excitation.
Our
data
support
view
that
intrinsic
excitability
neurons
may
precede
inhibitory
an
early
stage
Aβ-deposition
progression.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
69, P. 101372 - 101372
Published: May 21, 2021
Our
incomplete
understanding
of
the
link
between
Alzheimer's
Disease
pathology
and
symptomatology
is
a
crucial
obstacle
for
therapeutic
success.
Recently,
translational
studies
have
begun
to
connect
dots
protein
alterations
deposition,
brain
network
dysfunction
cognitive
deficits.
Disturbance
neuronal
activity,
in
particular
an
imbalance
underlying
excitation/inhibition
(E/I),
appears
early
AD,
can
be
regarded
as
forming
central
structural
dysfunction.
While
there
are
emerging
(non-)pharmacological
options
influence
this
imbalance,
complexity
human
dynamics
has
hindered
identification
optimal
approach.
We
suggest
that
focusing
on
integration
neurophysiological
aspects
AD
at
micro-,
meso-
macroscale,
with
support
computational
modeling,
unite
fundamental
clinical
knowledge,
provide
general
framework,
rational
targets.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 708 - 708
Published: Sept. 21, 2022
Alzheimer's
disease
is
characterized
by
sustained
neuroinflammation
leading
to
memory
loss
and
cognitive
decline.
The
past
decade
has
witnessed
tremendous
efforts
in
research;
however,
no
effective
treatment
available
prevent
progression.
An
increasing
body
of
evidence
suggests
that
plays
an
important
role
pathogenesis,
alongside
the
classical
pathological
hallmarks
such
as
misfolded
aggregated
proteins
(e.g.,
amyloid-beta
tau).
Firstly,
this
review
summarized
clinical
characteristics
disease.
Secondly,
we
outlined
key
aspects
glial
cell-associated
inflammation
pathogenesis
provided
latest
on
roles
microglia
astrocytes
pathology.
Then,
revealed
double-edged
nature
inflammatory
cytokines
inflammasomes
In
addition,
potential
therapeutic
innate
immunity
for
were
also
discussed
through
these
mechanisms.
final
section,
remaining
problems
according
current
research
status
discussed.
Neuronal-
and
circuit-level
abnormalities
of
excitation
inhibition
are
shown
to
be
associated
with
tau
amyloid-beta
(Aβ)
in
preclinical
models
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
These
relationships
remain
poorly
understood
patients
AD.Using
empirical
spectra
from
magnetoencephalography
computational
modeling
(neural
mass
model),
we
examined
excitatory
inhibitory
parameters
neuronal
subpopulations
investigated
their
specific
associations
regional
Aβ,
measured
by
positron
emission
tomography,
AD.Patients
AD
showed
abnormal
time-constants
neural
gains
compared
age-matched
controls.
Increased
distinctly
correlated
higher
depositions
while
increased
Aβ
depositions.Our
results
provide
critical
insights
about
potential
mechanistic
links
between
oscillations
cellular
correlates
impaired
synaptic
functions
AD.This
study
was
supported
the
National
Institutes
Health
grants:
K08AG058749
(KGR),
F32AG050434-01A1
K23
AG038357
(KAV),
P50
AG023501,
P01
AG19724
(BLM),
P50-AG023501
(BLM
GDR),
R01
AG045611
(GDR);
AG034570,
AG062542
(WJ);
NS100440
(SSN),
DC176960
DC017091
AG062196
(SSN);
a
grant
John
Douglas
French
Foundation
(KAV);
grants
Larry
L.
Hillblom
Foundation:
2015-A-034-FEL
2019-A-013-SUP
(KGR);
Association:
AARG-21-849773
PCTRB-13-288476
made
possible
Part
CloudTM
(ETAC-09-133596);
Tau
Consortium
(GDR
WJJ),
gift
S.
D.
Bechtel
Jr.
Foundation.
Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 9, 2023
The
synapse
has
consistently
been
considered
a
vulnerable
and
critical
target
within
Alzheimer’s
disease,
loss
is,
to
date,
one
of
the
main
biological
correlates
cognitive
decline
disease.
This
occurs
prior
neuronal
with
ample
evidence
that
synaptic
dysfunction
precedes
this,
in
support
idea
failure
is
crucial
stage
disease
pathogenesis.
two
pathological
hallmarks
abnormal
aggregates
amyloid
or
tau
proteins,
have
had
demonstrable
effects
on
physiology
animal
cellular
models
There
also
growing
these
proteins
may
synergistic
effect
neurophysiological
dysfunction.
Here,
we
review
some
findings
alterations
what
know
from
models.
First,
briefly
summarize
human
suggest
synapses
are
altered,
including
how
this
relates
network
activity.
Subsequently,
considered,
highlighting
mouse
pathology
role
play
dysfunction,
either
isolation
examining
pathologies
interact
specifically
focuses
function
observed
models,
typically
measured
using
electrophysiology
calcium
imaging.
Following
loss,
it
would
be
impossible
imagine
not
alter
oscillatory
activity
brain.
Therefore,
discusses
underpin
aberrant
patterns
seen
patients.
Finally,
an
overview
key
directions
considerations
field
covered.
includes
current
therapeutics
targeted
at
but
methods
modulate
rescue
patterns.
Other
important
future
avenues
note
include
non-neuronal
cell
types
such
as
astrocytes
microglia,
mechanisms
independent
will
certainly
continue
for
foreseeable
future.
Neuron,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
112(4), P. 676 - 686.e4
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
In
early
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
β-amyloid
(Aβ)
deposits
throughout
association
cortex
and
tau
appears
in
the
entorhinal
(EC).
Why
these
initially
appear
disparate
locations
is
not
understood.
Using
task-based
fMRI
multimodal
PET
imaging,
we
assess
impact
of
local
AD
pathology
on
network-to-network
interactions.
We
show
that
pathologies
flip
interactions
between
default
mode
network
(DMN)
medial
temporal
lobe
(MTL)
from
inhibitory
to
excitatory.
The
DMN
hyperexcited
with
increasing
levels
Aβ,
which
drives
hyperexcitability
within
MTL
this
directed
hyperexcitation
by
predicts
rate
accumulation
EC.
Our
results
support
a
model
whereby
Aβ
induces
disruptions
excitatory-inhibitory
balance
DMN,
driving
MTL,
leading
accumulation.
propose
Aβ-induced
candidate
causal
route
remote
EC-tau