Brain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146(10), P. 3969 - 3990
Published: May 15, 2023
Results
from
recent
clinical
trials
of
antibodies
that
target
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
for
Alzheimer's
disease
have
created
excitement
and
been
heralded
as
corroboration
the
amyloid
cascade
hypothesis.
However,
while
Aβ
may
contribute
to
disease,
genetic,
clinical,
imaging
biochemical
data
suggest
a
more
complex
aetiology.
Here
we
review
history
weaknesses
hypothesis
in
view
new
evidence
obtained
anti-amyloid
antibodies.
These
indicate
treatments
either
no
or
uncertain
effect
on
cognition.
Despite
importance
definition
argue
point
playing
minor
aetiological
role.
We
also
discuss
suggesting
concerted
activity
many
pathogenic
factors
propose
evolving
multi-factor
models
will
better
underpin
search
effective
strategies
treat
disease.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
119(8), P. 4881 - 4985
Published: April 11, 2019
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
play
an
essential
role
in
regulating
various
physiological
functions
of
living
organisms.
The
intrinsic
biochemical
properties
ROS,
which
underlie
the
mechanisms
necessary
for
growth,
fitness,
or
aging
organisms,
have
been
driving
researchers
to
take
full
advantage
these
active
chemical
contributing
medical
advances.
Thanks
remarkable
advances
nanotechnology,
great
varieties
nanomaterials
with
unique
ROS-regulating
explored
guide
temporospatial
dynamic
behaviors
ROS
biological
milieu,
contributes
emergence
a
new-generation
therapeutic
methodology,
i.e.,
nanomaterial-guided
vivo
evolution
therapy.
interdependent
relationship
between
and
their
corresponding
chemistry,
biology,
nanotherapy
leads
us
propose
concept
"ROS
science",
is
believed
be
emerging
scientific
discipline
that
studies
mechanisms,
effects,
nanotherapeutic
applications
ROS.
In
this
review,
state-of-art
concerning
recent
progresses
on
ROS-based
nanotherapies
summarized
detail,
emphasis
underlying
material
chemistry
by
are
generated
scavenged
improved
outcomes.
Furthermore,
key
issues
cross-disciplinary
fields
also
discussed,
aiming
unlock
innate
powers
optimized
efficacies.
We
expect
our
demonstration
evolving
field
will
beneficial
further
development
fundamental
researches
clinical
applications.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
49(45), P. 5106 - 5106
Published: Jan. 1, 2013
Metallodrugs
offer
potential
for
unique
mechanisms
of
drug
action
based
on
the
choice
metal,
its
oxidation
state,
types
and
number
coordinated
ligands
coordination
geometry.
We
discuss
recent
progress
in
identifying
new
target
sites
elucidating
anti-cancer,
anti-bacterial,
anti-viral,
anti-parasitic,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-neurodegenerative
agents,
as
well
design
metal-based
diagnostic
agents.
Progress
defining
has
been
accelerated
recently
by
advances
proteomics,
genomics
metal
speciation
analysis.
Examples
compounds
chelating
agents
(enzyme
inhibitors)
currently
clinical
use,
trials
or
preclinical
development
are
highlighted.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
31(39)
Published: July 22, 2019
Abstract
Catalysis
and
medicine
are
often
considered
as
two
independent
research
fields
with
their
own
respective
scientific
phenomena.
Promoted
by
recent
advances
in
nanochemistry,
large
numbers
of
nanocatalysts,
such
nanozymes,
photocatalysts,
electrocatalysts,
have
been
applied
vivo
to
initiate
catalytic
reactions
modulate
biological
microenvironments
for
generating
therapeutic
effects.
The
rapid
growth
biomedical
applications
nanocatalysts
has
led
the
concept
“nanocatalytic
medicine,”
which
is
expected
promote
further
advance
a
subdiscipline
nanomedicine.
high
efficiency
selectivity
catalysis
that
chemists
strived
achieve
past
century
can
be
ingeniously
translated
into
efficacy
mitigated
side
effects
theranostics
using
medicine”
steer
optimized
outcomes.
Here,
rationale
behind
construction
nanocatalytic
eludicated
based
on
essential
reaction
factors
(catalysts,
energy
input,
reactant).
Recent
this
burgeoning
field
then
comprehensively
presented
mechanisms
nanosystems
conferred
theranostic
functions
discussed
detail.
It
believed
an
emerging
modality
will
play
more
important
role
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
119(2), P. 1221 - 1322
Published: Aug. 10, 2018
Neurodegenerative
diseases
pose
a
substantial
socioeconomic
burden
on
society.
Unfortunately,
the
aging
world
population
and
lack
of
effective
cures
foreshadow
negative
outlook.
Although
large
amount
research
has
been
dedicated
to
elucidating
pathologies
neurodegenerative
diseases,
their
principal
causes
remain
elusive.
Metal
ion
dyshomeostasis,
proteopathy,
oxidative
stress,
neurotransmitter
deficiencies
are
pathological
features
shared
across
multiple
disorders.
In
addition,
these
factors
proposed
be
interrelated
upon
disease
progression.
Thus,
development
multifunctional
compounds
capable
simultaneously
interacting
with
several
components
suggested
as
solution
undertake
complex
diseases.
this
review,
we
outline
discuss
possible
therapeutic
targets
in
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
molecules,
previously
designed
or
discovered
potential
drug
candidates
for
disorders
emphasis
multifunctionality.
underrepresented
areas
discussed
indicate
new
directions.
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
100(1), P. 6 - 19
Published: Dec. 7, 2017
The
term
‘heavy
metals’
is
commonly
used
in
the
environmental
literature
to
refer
metals
and
metalloids
associated
with
pollution,
toxicity
adverse
effects
on
biota.
has
been
diversely
defined,
mostly
terms
of
density,
relative
atomic
mass
number.
This
diversity
definitions
raised
questions
about
nomenclature
these
elements.
inclusion
metalloid
As
nonmetal
Se
heavy
also
an
important
issue.
Some
people
have
called
as
meaningless,
imprecise
poorly
defined
suggested
abandoning
use
term.
itself
may
not
be
problematic
but
careless
inconsistent
terminology
led
a
confusion
meaning
continued
it
should
more
comprehensive
scientific
way.
Here,
definition
‘naturally
occurring
having
number
(Z)
greater
than
20
elemental
density
5
g
cm−3.’
A
screening
Periodic
Table
according
this
yields
51
elements
metals.’
are
excluded
from
metals.
ACS Chemical Biology,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 856 - 865
Published: March 18, 2013
Protein
misfolding
and
metal
ion
dyshomeostasis
are
believed
to
underlie
numerous
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
The
pathological
hallmark
of
AD
is
accumulation
misfolded
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
peptides
hyperphosphorylated
tau
(ptau)
proteins
in
the
brain.
Since
etiology
remains
unclear,
several
hypotheses
have
emerged
elucidate
its
pathways.
amyloid
cascade
hypothesis,
a
leading
hypothesis
for
development,
advocates
Aβ
as
principal
culprit.
Additionally,
evidence
suggests
that
may
contribute
pathology.
also
been
shown
impact
each
other's
pathology
either
directly
or
indirectly.
Furthermore,
associated
with
these
proteins.
Metal
interactions
tau/ptau
influence
their
aggregation
properties
neurotoxicity.
Herein,
we
present
current
understanding
on
roles
Aβ,
tau,
ions,
placing
equal
emphasis
proposed
features,
well
inter-relationships
pathogenesis.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
110(10), P. 3743 - 3748
Published: Feb. 20, 2013
Despite
the
significance
of
Alzheimer’s
disease,
link
between
metal-associated
amyloid-β
(metal–Aβ)
and
disease
etiology
remains
unclear.
To
elucidate
this
relationship,
chemical
tools
capable
specifically
targeting
modulating
metal–Aβ
species
are
necessary,
along
with
a
fundamental
understanding
their
mechanism
at
molecular
level.
Herein,
we
investigated
compared
interactions
reactivities
green
tea
extract,
(−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate
[(2
R
,3
)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2
H
-1-benzopyran-3-yl
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate;
EGCG],
metal
[Cu(II)
Zn(II)]–Aβ
metal-free
Aβ
species.
We
found
that
EGCG
interacted
formed
small,
unstructured
aggregates
more
noticeably
than
in
conditions
vitro.
In
addition,
upon
incubation
EGCG,
toxicity
presented
by
was
mitigated
living
cells.
understand
reactivity
level,
structural
insights
were
obtained
ion
mobility-mass
spectrometry
(IM-MS),
2D
NMR
spectroscopy,
computational
methods.
These
studies
indicated
(
i
)
bound
to
monomers
dimers,
generating
compact
peptide
conformations
those
from
EGCG-untreated
species;
ii
ternary
EGCG–metal–Aβ
complexes
produced.
Thus,
demonstrate
distinct
antiamyloidogenic
toward
structure-based
mechanism.