The
α-Klotho
protein
(hereafter
Klotho)
is
an
obligate
coreceptor
for
fibroblast
growth
factor
23
(FGF23).
It
produced
in
the
kidneys,
brain
and
other
sites.
Klotho
insufficiency
causes
hyperphosphatemia
anomalies.
Importantly,
it
associated
with
chronic
pathologies
(often
age-related)
that
have
inflammatory
component.
This
includes
atherosclerosis,
diabetes
Alzheimer’s
disease.
Its
mode
of
action
these
diseases
not
well
understood,
but
inhibits
or
regulates
multiple
major
pathways.
has
a
membrane
form,
soluble
form
(s-Klotho).
Cytosolic
postulated
characterized.
s-Klotho
endocrine
properties
are
incompletely
elucidated.
binds
to
FGF
receptor
1c
(FGFR1c)
widely
expressed
(including
endothelial
cells).
also
attaches
FGF23,
FGF23/Klotho
FGFRs.
Thus,
might
be
roaming
FGF23
coreceptor,
functions.
Notably,
(cell-bound
soluble)
counteracts
inflammation,
appears
mitigate
related
aging
(inflammaging).
NF-κB
NLRP3
inflammasome.
inflammasome
requires
priming
by
NF-κB,
produces
active
IL-1β,
pores
cell
death
(pyroptosis).
In
accord,
countered
inflammation
injury
induced
toxins,
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs),
cytokines,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
blocks
TGF-β
Wnt
ligands,
which
lessens
fibrotic
Low
loss
muscle
mass
(sarcopenia),
as
occurs
diseases.
counters
inhibitory
effects
myostatin
on
muscle,
reduces
improves
repair
following
injury.
Inhibition
factors
may
protective
diabetic
retinopathy
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD).
review
examines
functions
especially
potential
applications.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 17, 2024
Abstract
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
characterized
by
extensive
loss
of
function
or
death
brain
cells,
hampering
the
life
quality
patients.
Brain-targeted
drug
delivery
is
challenging,
with
a
low
success
rate
this
far.
Therefore,
application
targeting
ligands
in
vehicles,
such
as
lipid-based
and
polymeric
nanoparticles,
holds
promise
to
overcome
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
direct
therapies
brain,
addition
protect
their
cargo
from
degradation
metabolization.
In
review,
we
discuss
barriers
different
types
brain-targeting
currently
use
brain-targeted
peptides,
proteins,
aptamers,
small
molecules,
antibodies.
Moreover,
present
detailed
review
used
nanoparticles
specific
like
neurons
(C4-3
aptamer,
neurotensin,
Tet-1,
RVG,
IKRG
peptides),
astrocytes
(Aquaporin-4,
D4,
Bradykinin
B2
antibodies),
oligodendrocytes
(NG-2
antibody
biotinylated
DNA
aptamer
conjugated
streptavidin
core
Myaptavin-3064),
microglia
(CD11b
antibody),
neural
stem
cells
(QTRFLLH,
VPTQSSG,
NFL-TBS.40–63
endothelial
BBB
(transferrin
insulin
choline).
Reports
demonstrated
enhanced
improved
transport
cell
type
targeted
conjugation
these
nanoparticles.
Hence,
strategy
allows
implementation
high-precision
medicine,
reduced
side
effects
unwanted
therapy
clearance
body.
Nevertheless,
accumulation
some
peripheral
organs
has
been
reported
indicating
that
there
still
factors
be
achieve
higher
levels
targeting.
This
collection
studies
exploring
for
highlight
advantages
limitations
approach
precision
therapies.
Journal of Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 899 - 912
Published: July 19, 2024
For
the
past
five
years,
our
annual
reports
have
been
tracking
clinical
development
of
new
drug-based
therapies
for
neurodegenerative
condition
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
These
reviews
followed
progress
both
"symptomatic
treatments"
(ST
-
improves/reduces
symptoms
condition)
and
"disease-modifying
(DMT
attempts
to
delay/slow
progression
by
addressing
underlying
biology
PD).
Efforts
also
made
further
categorize
these
experimental
treatments
based
on
their
mechanisms
action
class
drug.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 1375 - 1388
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Gingival
inflammation
and
alveolar
bone
loss
are
characteristic
manifestations
of
periodontitis.
Interleukin
(IL)-1β,
the
maturation
which
is
mainly
regulated
by
NOD-like
receptor
protein
(NLRP)
3
inflammasome,
not
only
amplifies
inflammatory
response
but
also
triggers
osteoclastogenesis,
thereby
accelerating
progression
Dioscin,
a
natural
steroid
saponin,
has
been
shown
to
inhibit
NLRP3
inflammasome.
Nevertheless,
research
on
effectiveness
Dioscin
for
management
periodontitis
remains
scarce.
In
this
study,
was
found
dramatically
reduce
integral
components
ultimately
limiting
IL-1β
secretion.
Notably,
inhibitory
impact
inflammasome
might
be
exerted
curbing
generation
mitochondrial
(mt)
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
oxidized
(ox)
mtDNA,
were
mediated
inhibition
K
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(17), P. 1413 - 1413
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
α-Klotho
protein
(hereafter
Klotho)
is
an
obligate
coreceptor
for
fibroblast
growth
factor
23
(FGF23).
It
produced
in
the
kidneys,
brain
and
other
sites.
Klotho
insufficiency
causes
hyperphosphatemia
anomalies.
Importantly,
it
associated
with
chronic
pathologies
(often
age-related)
that
have
inflammatory
component.
This
includes
atherosclerosis,
diabetes
Alzheimer's
disease.
Its
mode
of
action
these
diseases
not
well
understood,
but
inhibits
or
regulates
multiple
major
pathways.
has
a
membrane
form
soluble
(s-Klotho).
Cytosolic
postulated
characterized.
s-Klotho
endocrine
properties
are
incompletely
elucidated.
binds
to
FGF
receptor
1c
(FGFR1c)
widely
expressed
(including
endothelial
cells).
also
attaches
FGF23,
FGF23/Klotho
FGFRs.
Thus,
might
be
roaming
FGF23
coreceptor,
functions.
Notably,
(cell-bound
soluble)
counteracts
inflammation
appears
mitigate
related
aging
(inflammaging).
NF-κB
NLRP3
inflammasome.
inflammasome
requires
priming
by
produces
active
IL-1β,
pores
cell
death
(pyroptosis).
In
accord,
countered
injury
induced
toxins,
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs),
cytokines,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
blocks
TGF-β
Wnt
ligands,
which
lessens
fibrotic
Low
loss
muscle
mass
(sarcopenia),
as
occurs
diseases.
counters
inhibitory
effects
myostatin
on
muscle,
reduces
inflammation,
improves
repair
following
injury.
inhibition
factors
may
protective
diabetic
retinopathy
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD).
review
examines
functions
especially
potential
applications.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 3, 2024
Neurodegenerative
and
neuroinflammatory
diseases,
including
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
multiple
sclerosis,
affect
millions
of
people
globally.
As
aging
is
a
major
risk
factor
for
neurodegenerative
the
continuous
increase
in
elderly
population
across
Western
societies
also
associated
with
rising
prevalence
these
debilitating
conditions.
The
complement
system,
crucial
component
innate
immune
response,
has
gained
increasing
attention
its
multifaceted
involvement
normal
development
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
brain
but
as
pathogenic
driver
several
disease
states.
Although
generally
understood
liver-derived
blood
or
interstitial
fluid
operative
protecting
against
bloodborne
pathogens
threats,
recent
research,
particularly
on
role
healthy
diseased
CNS,
demonstrated
importance
locally
produced
activated
components.
Here,
we
provide
succinct
overview
over
known
beneficial
pathological
roles
CNS
focus
local
sources
complement,
discussion
potential
recently
discovered
intracellularly
active
biology
infection-triggered
neurodegeneration.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
208, P. 107361 - 107361
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Emerging
evidence
shows
that
disrupted
gut
microbiota-bile
acid
(BA)
axis
is
critically
involved
in
the
development
of
neurodegenerative
diseases.
However,
alterations
spatial
distribution
BAs
among
different
brain
regions
command
important
functions
during
aging
and
their
exact
roles
aging-related
diseases
are
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
analyzed
BA
profiles
cerebral
cortex,
hippocampus,
hypothalamus
young
natural
mice
both
sexes.
The
results
showed
altered
sex-
region-
dependently,
which
TβMCA
was
consistently
elevated
sexes,
particularly
hippocampus
hypothalamus.
Furthermore,
found
accumulated-TβMCA
stimulated
microglia
inflammation
vitro
shortened
lifespan
C.
elegans,
as
well
behavioral
impairment
neuroinflammation
mice.
In
addition,
metagenomic
analysis
suggested
accumulation
partially
attributed
to
reduction
BSH-carrying
bacteria.
Finally,
rejuvenation
microbiota
by
co-housing
aged
with
restored
homeostasis
improved
neurological
dysfunctions
conclusion,
our
current
study
highlighted
potential
improving
neuro-impairment
targeting
microbiota-brain
axis.