Functionalized Nanomaterials Capable of Crossing the Blood–Brain Barrier
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 1820 - 1845
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
The
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
a
specialized
semipermeable
structure
that
highly
regulates
exchanges
between
the
central
nervous
system
parenchyma
and
blood
vessels.
Thus,
BBB
also
prevents
passage
of
various
forms
therapeutic
agents,
nanocarriers,
their
cargos.
Recently,
many
multidisciplinary
studies
focus
on
developing
cargo-loaded
nanoparticles
(NPs)
to
overcome
these
challenges,
which
are
emerging
as
safe
effective
vehicles
in
neurotheranostics.
In
this
Review,
first
we
introduce
anatomical
physiological
functions
BBB.
Second,
present
endogenous
exogenous
transport
mechanisms
by
NPs
cross
We
report
nanomaterials,
carriers,
cargos,
with
detailed
uptake
permeability
characteristics.
Third,
describe
effect
regulating
size,
shape,
charge,
surface
ligands
affect
permeability,
can
be
exploited
enhance
promote
classify
typical
functionalized
nanomaterials
developed
for
crossing.
Fourth,
provide
comprehensive
review
recent
progress
functional
polymeric
applications
multimodal
bioimaging,
therapeutics,
drug
delivery.
Finally,
conclude
discussing
existing
directions,
future
perspectives
employing
Language: Английский
Amyloid-β and heart failure in Alzheimer’s disease: the new vistas
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
cause
of
dementia
and
represents
75%
all
types.
AD
neuropathology
due
to
progressive
deposition
extracellular
amyloid-beta
(A
β
)
peptide
intracellular
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein.
The
accumulated
Aβ
forms
amyloid
plaques,
while
protein
neurofibrillary
tangles
(NFTs).
Both
plaques
NFTs
are
hallmarks
neuropathology.
fundamental
mechanism
involved
in
pathogenesis
still
elusive,
although
more
conceivable
theory.
Aβ-induced
neurodegeneration
associated
neuroinflammation,
oxidative
stress,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
(ER),
mitochondrial
dysfunction
contribute
development
cognitive
impairment
dementia.
Of
note,
not
only
originated
from
brain
but
also
produced
peripherally
and,
via
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB),
can
accumulate
result
AD.
It
has
been
shown
that
cardiometabolic
conditions
such
as
obesity,
type
2
diabetes
(T2D),
heart
failure
(HF)
regarded
possible
risk
factors
for
other
types
dementia,
vascular
HF-induced
chronic
cerebral
hypoperfusion,
inflammation
induce
progression
Interestingly,
a
systemic
causes
which
turn
affects
peripheral
organs,
including
heart.
through
deranged
BBB
be
transported
into
circulation
heart,
leading
HF.
These
findings
suggest
close
relationship
between
However,
exact
AD-induced
HF
fully
elucidated.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
discuss
link
regarding
potential
role
Language: Английский
Evaluation and targeting of amyloid precursor protein (APP)/amyloid beta (Aβ) axis in amyloidogenic and non-amyloidogenic pathways: A time outside the tunnel
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
92, P. 102119 - 102119
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Language: Английский
Unraveling the transcriptomic landscape of brain vascular cells in dementia: A systematic review
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Cerebrovascular
dysfunction
plays
a
critical
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
dementia
and
related
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Recent
omics‐driven
research
has
revealed
associations
between
vascular
abnormalities
transcriptomic
alterations
brain
cells,
particularly
endothelial
cells
(ECs)
pericytes
(PCs).
However,
impact
these
molecular
changes
on
remains
unclear.
METHODS
We
conducted
comparative
analysis
gene
expression
ECs
PCs
across
conditions,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
Huntington's
disease,
arteriovenous
malformation,
utilizing
data
from
published
postmortem
human
tissue
studies.
RESULTS
identified
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
consistently
dysregulated
pathologies.
Notably,
several
DEGs
are
linked
to
cell
zonation
genetic
risks
for
AD
cerebral
small
vessel
disease.
DISCUSSION
Our
findings
provide
insights
into
cellular
mechanisms
underlying
dementia,
highlight
knowledge
gaps,
suggest
potential
novel
therapeutic
targets,
not
previously
investigated
this
context.
Highlights
Systematic
review
single‐nuclear
RNA‐sequencing
(snRNA‐seq)
Identify
overlapping
multiple
types
Examine
functional
relevance
with
risk
common
DEGs.
Outline
future
directions
omics
field.
Language: Английский
Design, synthesis, and activity evaluation of novel multitargeted l‐tryptophan derivatives with powerful antioxidant activity against Alzheimer's disease
Archiv der Pharmazie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
357(5)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
multifactorial
neurological
disease,
and
the
multitarget
directed
ligand
(MTDL)
strategy
may
be
an
effective
approach
to
delay
its
progression.
Based
on
this
strategy,
27
derivatives
of
l-tryptophan,
3a-1-3d-1,
were
designed,
synthesized,
evaluated
for
their
biological
activity.
Among
them,
IC
Language: Английский
Aβ ‐induced excessive mitochondrial fission drives type H blood vessels injury to aggravate bone loss in APP/PS1 mice with Alzheimer's diseases
Weidong Zhang,
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Fan Ding,
No information about this author
Xing Rong
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et al.
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer's
diseases
(AD)
patients
suffer
from
more
serious
bone
loss
than
cognitively
normal
subjects
at
the
same
age.
Type
H
blood
vessels
were
tightly
associated
with
homeostasis.
However,
few
studies
have
concentrated
on
vascular
alteration
and
its
role
in
AD‐related
loss.
In
this
study,
APP/PS1
mice
(4‐
8‐month‐old)
age‐matched
wild‐type
used
to
assess
Transmission
electron
microscopy,
immunofluorescence
staining
iGPS
1.0
software
database
utilized
investigate
molecular
mechanism.
Mitochondrial
division
inhibitor
(Mdivi‐1)
GSK‐3β
(LiCl)
rescue
type
injury
verify
Our
results
revealed
that
exhibited
during
ageing.
The
vessel
injury,
especially
vessels,
was
accompanied
by
impaired
vascularized
osteogenesis
mice.
Further
exploration
indicated
beta‐amyloid
(Aβ)
promoted
apoptosis
of
endothelial
cells
(ECs)
resulted
injury.
Mechanistically,
Aβ‐induced
excessive
mitochondrial
fission
found
be
essential
for
ECs.
identified
as
a
key
regulatory
target
findings
delineated
drives
leading
aggravate
emerges
potential
therapeutic
strategy.
Language: Английский