bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 12, 2023
Summary
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
drives
metabolic
changes
in
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
In
AD
microglia
are
activated
and
proliferate
response
to
amyloid
β
plaques.
To
further
characterize
associated
with
plaque
deposition
situ
,
we
examined
cortical
tissue
from
2,
4,
8-month-old
wild
type
5XFAD
mice,
a
mouse
model
of
deposition.
mice
exhibited
progressive
microgliosis
as
well
microglial
morphology
neuronal
dystrophy.
Multiphoton-based
fluorescent
lifetime
imaging
microscopy
(FLIM)
measurements
showed
that
older
had
an
increased
amount
free
NAD(P)H,
indicative
shift
towards
glycolysis.
Interestingly
also
found
abundant
previously
undescribed
third
fluorescence
component
suggests
alternate
NAD(P)H
binding
partner
pathology.
This
work
demonstrates
FLIM
combination
other
quantitative
methods,
is
promising
label-free
tool
for
understanding
mechanisms
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 327 - 327
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Wearable
devices
have
gained
increasing
attention
for
use
in
multifunctional
applications
related
to
health
monitoring,
particularly
research
of
the
circadian
rhythms
cognitive
functions
and
metabolic
processes.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
encompass
how
wearables
can
be
used
study
disease.
We
highlight
importance
these
as
markers
well-being
potential
predictors
outcomes.
focus
on
wearable
technologies
sleep
research,
medicine,
chronomedicine
beyond
domain
emphasize
actigraphy
a
validated
tool
monitoring
sleep,
activity,
light
exposure.
discuss
various
mathematical
methods
currently
analyze
actigraphic
data,
such
parametric
non-parametric
approaches,
linear,
non-linear,
neural
network-based
applied
quantify
non-circadian
variability.
also
introduce
novel
actigraphy-derived
markers,
which
personalized
proxies
status,
assisting
discriminating
between
disease,
offering
insights
into
neurobehavioral
status.
lifestyle
factors
physical
activity
exposure
modulate
brain
health.
establishing
reference
standards
measures
further
refine
data
interpretation
improve
clinical
The
review
calls
existing
tools
methods,
deepen
our
understanding
health,
develop
healthcare
strategies.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
291(12), P. 2674 - 2682
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Profound
changes
in
the
metabolism
of
cancer
cells
have
been
known
for
almost
100
years,
and
many
aspects
these
continued
to
be
actively
studied
discussed.
Differences
results
various
studies
can
explained
by
diversity
tumours,
which
differing
processes
energy
metabolism,
limitations
methods
used.
Here,
using
fluorescence
lifetime
needle
optical
biopsy
a
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
mouse
model
patients
with
HCC,
we
measured
reduced
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NADH)
phosphate
(NADPH)
control
liver,
HCC
tumours
their
adjacent
regions.
We
found
that
NADH
level
(mostly
responsible
metabolism)
is
increased
but
also
regions
same
liver.
NADPH
significantly
decreased
model.
However,
ex
vivo
tumour
slices
reactive
oxygen
species
production
glutathione
(both
dependent
on
NADPH)
were
suppressed.
Thus,
glucose-dependent
changed
more
pronounced
shift
(NADH),
rather
than
synthesis
redox
balance.
EMBO Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 301 - 335
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
Current
studies
pictured
the
enteric
nervous
system
and
macrophages
as
modulators
of
neuroimmune
processes
in
inflamed
gut.
Expanding
this
view,
we
investigated
impact
neuron–macrophage
interactions
on
postoperative
trauma
subsequent
motility
disturbances,
i.e.,
ileus.
In
early
postsurgical
phase,
detected
strong
neuronal
activation,
followed
by
transcriptional
translational
signatures
indicating
death
synaptic
damage.
Simultaneously,
our
study
revealed
neurodegenerative
profiles
macrophage-specific
transcriptomes
after
trauma.
Validating
role
resident
monocyte-derived
macrophages,
depleted
CSF-1R-antibodies
used
CCR2
−/−
mice,
known
for
reduced
monocyte
infiltration,
POI
studies.
Only
CSF-1R-antibody-treated
animals
showed
decreased
lessened
decay,
emphasizing
significance
macrophages.
human
gut
samples
taken
late
during
abdominal
surgery,
substantiated
mouse
model
data
found
reactive
apoptotic
neurons
dysregulation
genes,
a
species’
overarching
mechanism.
Our
demonstrates
that
surgical
activates
induces
neurodegeneration,
mediated
introducing
neuroprotection
an
option
faster
recovery
surgery.
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(10-12), P. 744 - 768
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Significance:
Metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
has
become
a
major
global
public
health
problem
and
there
is
an
urgent
need
to
elucidate
its
pathogenesis
find
more
effective
targets
modalities
for
intervention.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
291(9), P. 1944 - 1957
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
The
transmembrane
receptor
for
advanced
glycation
end
products
(RAGE)
is
a
signaling
many
damage‐
and
pathogen‐associated
molecules.
Activation
of
RAGE
associated
with
inflammation
an
increase
in
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production.
Although
several
sources
ROS
have
been
previously
suggested,
how
induces
production
still
unclear,
considering
the
multiple
targets
Here,
using
acute
brain
slices
primary
co‐culture
cortical
neurons
astrocytes,
we
investigated
effects
range
synthetic
peptides
corresponding
to
fragments
V‐domain
on
redox
signaling.
We
found
that
fragment
(60–76)
activation
astrocytes
from
slices.
This
effect
occurred
through
could
be
blocked
by
inhibitor.
stimulates
NADPH
oxidase
(NOX).
RAGE‐induced
NOX
produced
only
minor
decreases
glutathione
levels
increased
rate
lipid
peroxidation,
although
it
also
reduced
basal
β‐amyloid
induced
cell
death
astrocytes.
Thus,
specific
NOX,
which
can
part
protective
mechanism.
FEBS Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Nuclear
factor
erythroid‐2‐related
2
(Nrf2)
is
essential
for
the
control
of
cellular
redox
homeostasis.
When
activated,
Nrf2
elicits
cytoprotective
effects
through
expression
several
genes
encoding
antioxidant
and
detoxifying
enzymes.
can
also
improve
defense
via
pentose
phosphate
pathway
by
increasing
NADPH
availability
to
regenerate
glutathione.
Microarray
genome‐wide
localization
analyses
have
identified
many
target
beyond
those
linked
its
redox‐regulatory
capacity.
regulates
intermediary
metabolic
pathways
involved
in
cancer
cell
reprogramming,
contributing
malignant
phenotypes.
modulates
substrate
utilization
mitochondrial
respiration.
Here
we
review
experimental
evidence
supporting
role
regulation
energy
metabolism
function.
Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100187 - 100187
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Alteration
of
mitochondrial
metabolism
by
various
mutations
or
toxins
leads
to
neurological
conditions.
Age-related
changes
in
energy
could
also
play
the
role
a
trigger
for
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Nonetheless,
it
is
not
clear
if
restoration
ATP
production
supplementation
brain
cells
with
substrates
be
neuroprotective.
Using
primary
neurons
and
astrocytes,
familial
forms
disorders
we
studied
whether
improve
stimulate
production,
increased
levels
protect
against
glutamate
excitotoxicity
neurodegeneration.
We
found
that
several
substrates,
combination
thereof,
TCA
cycle
cellular
respiration,
oxidative
phosphorylation
resulted
an
increase
NADH
level
membrane
potential
led
astrocytes.
Subsequently,
these
were
protected
deprivation
during
ischemia
excitotoxicity.
Provision
Parkinson's
disease
prevented
triggering
cell
death.
Thus,
can
neuroprotective
A
succinate
salt
choline
nicotinamide
provided
best
results.
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Background
Carotid
endarterectomy
(CEA)
is
widely
used
to
treat
carotid
artery
stenosis
(CAS).
However,
the
effects
of
CEA
on
unilateral
CAS‐induced
cognitive
impairment
and
underlying
mechanism
remain
poorly
understood.
Methods
Results
Thirteen
patients
diagnosed
with
severe
CAS
underwent
pre‐
post‐CEA
assessments,
including
18
fluoro‐2‐deoxy‐
d
‐glucose
positron
emission
tomography/magnetic
resonance
imaging,
routine
blood
tests
before
after
CEA.
Unilateral
common
occlusion
ligation
release
(reperfusion)
surgeries
were
performed
in
mice
mimic
Cognitive
function,
cerebral
flow,
white
matter
damage
evaluated
using
Morris
water
maze
test,
Doppler
flowmetry,
laser‐speckle
diffusion
tensor
Luxol
fast
blue
staining,
transmission
electron
microscopy,
western
blot
assays
post
reperfusion.
Genomic
sequencing
was
explore
potential
mechanism.
significantly
enhanced
Montreal
Assessment
scores
preoperative
impairment.
Moreover,
led
notable
improvements
energy
metabolism,
integrity,
while
concurrently
reducing
inflammation.
In
mouse
model,
reperfusion
surgery
alleviated
deficits,
increased
following
occlusion.
Furthermore,
transcriptional
surveys
have
revealed
substantial
alterations
upregulation
Nrf2
signaling
metabolic
pathways,
coupled
inhibition
neuroinflammation,
cellular
communication,
immune
cell
population
Conclusions
ameliorated
dysfunction
by
improving
functional
structure.
These
beneficial
may
be
attributed
their
antioxidant
anti‐inflammatory
properties.