Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Osteocalcin
(OCN)
is
a
hormone
secreted
by
osteoblasts
and
has
attracted
widespread
attention
for
its
role
in
regulating
brain
function.
Clinical
studies
indicate
positive
correlation
between
levels
of
circulating
OCN
cognitive
performance.
Indeed,
lower
been
detected
various
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDs),
while
supplementation
under
certain
conditions
may
improve
GPR37,
G
protein-coupled
receptor,
recently
identified
as
receptor
OCN.
It
exhibits
distinct
expression
patterns
across
regions
cell
types,
potentially
influencing
functional
roles
within
the
brain.
Research
indicates
that
GPR37
regulates
neuronal
migration,
proliferation,
differentiation,
myelination.
Furthermore,
shown
to
mitigate
inflammation
apoptosis
through
mechanisms,
exerting
neuroprotective
effects.
However,
regulatory
influence
on
function
inconsistency,
highlighting
duality
actions.
Therefore,
this
review
thoroughly
summarizes
mechanisms
modulating
cellular
physiological
activities
involvement
immune
responses,
stress
reactions,
neuroprotection.
aims
enhance
understanding
how
modulates
facilitate
identification
novel
therapeutic
targets
or
strategies
related
diseases.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1577 - 1577
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
is
a
key
molecule
in
promoting
neurogenesis,
dendritic
and
synaptic
health,
neuronal
survival,
plasticity,
excitability,
all
of
which
are
disrupted
neurological
cognitive
disorders
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Extracellular
aggregates
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
the
form
plaques
intracellular
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein
have
been
identified
major
pathological
insults
AD
brain,
along
with
immune
dysfunction,
oxidative
stress,
other
toxic
stressors.
Although
aggregated
Aβ
lead
to
decreased
brain
BDNF
expression,
early
losses
prior
plaque
tangle
formation
may
be
due
stress
contribute
dysfunction.
Physical
exercise,
on
hand,
protects
structure
function,
increased
mediator
exercise-induced
enhancements
function.
Here,
we
review
recent
literature
mechanisms
behind
upregulation
its
effects
improving
learning
memory
pathology.
Exercise
releases
into
circulation
host
hormones
factors
from
variety
peripheral
tissues.
Mechanisms
induction
discussed
here
osteocalcin,
FNDC5/irisin,
lactate.
The
fundamental
how
exercise
impacts
cognition
not
yet
fully
understood
but
prerequisite
developing
new
biomarkers
therapies
delay
or
prevent
decline.
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
98, P. 102341 - 102341
Published: May 15, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
type
of
cognitive
impairment.
AD
closely
related
to
orthopedic
diseases,
such
as
osteoporosis
and
osteoarthritis,
in
terms
epidemiology
pathogenesis.
Brain
bone
tissues
can
regulate
each
other
different
manners
through
bone-brain
axis.
This
article
reviews
research
progress
relationship
between
axis
mechanisms
AD,
therapy
by
targeting
axis,
order
deepen
understanding
communication,
promote
early
diagnosis
explore
new
for
patients.
Keywords
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(8), P. 5720 - 5739
Published: June 2, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
that
involves
multiple
systems
in
the
body.
Numerous
recent
studies
have
revealed
bidirectional
crosstalk
between
brain
and
bone,
but
interaction
bone
AD
remains
unclear.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
human
of
association
provide
an
overview
their
interactions
underlying
mechanisms
AD.
We
review
effects
on
from
aspects
pathogenic
proteins,
risk
genes,
neurohormones,
neuropeptides,
neurotransmitters,
brain‐derived
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
autonomic
nervous
system.
Correspondingly,
elucidate
involvement
pathogenesis
AD,
including
bone‐derived
hormones,
marrow‐derived
cells,
EVs,
inflammation.
On
basis
brain,
propose
potential
strategies
for
management
with
hope
offering
novel
perspectives
its
prevention
treatment.
Highlights
The
along
consequent
changes
may
involve
disturbing
homeostasis.
Degenerative
disorders
influence
progression
through
series
pathophysiological
mechanisms.
Therefore,
relevant
intervention
be
beneficial
comprehensive
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract
In
the
context
of
global
ageing,
prevalence
neurodegenerative
diseases
and
dementia,
such
as
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
is
increasing.
However,
current
symptomatic
disease-modifying
therapies
have
achieved
limited
benefits
for
in
clinical
settings.
Halting
progress
neurodegeneration
cognitive
decline
or
even
improving
impaired
cognition
function
are
clinically
meaningful
goals
treatments
diseases.
Ageing
primary
risk
factor
their
associated
comorbidities,
vascular
pathologies,
elderly
individuals.
Thus,
we
aim
to
elucidate
role
ageing
from
perspective
a
complex
system,
which
brain
core
peripheral
organs
tissues
form
holistic
network
support
functions.
During
progressive
deterioration
structure
entire
body
hampers
its
active
adaptive
responses
various
stimuli,
thereby
rendering
individuals
more
vulnerable
Consequently,
propose
that
prevention
treatment
should
be
grounded
antiageing
rejuvenation
means
complemented
by
interventions
targeting
disease-specific
pathogenic
events.
This
integrated
approach
promising
strategy
effectively
prevent,
pause
slow
down
progression
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 543 - 543
Published: April 7, 2025
The
onset
of
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
attributed
to
widespread
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
plaque
accumulation,
tau
hyperphosphorylation,
oxidative
stress,
and
neuroinflammation.
However,
the
underlying
mechanism
AD
remains
unclear,
no
curative
treatment
currently
exists.
aim
was
investigate
effect
thymoquinone
by
suppressing
RAGE/NOX4
pathway
in
AD.
Mice
(n
=
60)
were
divided
into
five
groups,
an
experimental
model
induced
Aβ1–42
peptide
established
two
groups.
We
also
administered
5
mg/kg
(TMQ)
mice
for
its
properties
slow
or
treat
neurodegeneration
Behavioral
tests
memory
emotional
states,
micro-computed
tomography
(Micro
CT)
assess
brain
volume,
ELISA
measure
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
levels,
hematoxylin
eosin
staining
(H&E)
evaluate
neuronal
degeneration
used.
Immunohistochemical
(IHC),
Western
blot
(WB),
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR)
methods
used
inhibitory
TMQ
on
a
receptor
advanced
glycation
end
products
(RAGE)/nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
(NADPH)
oxidase
4
(NOX4)
signaling
results
showed
that
may
have
ameliorative
effects
memory,
spatial
learning,
learning
ability,
anxiety
has
antioxidative
decreasing
MDA
levels
ELSIA
method
(p
<
0.05).
There
marked
increase
compared
other
groups
concluded
could
ameliorate
H&E
suppress
IHC
WB
analysis.
be
therapeutic
reducing
AB
expression
level
analysis
Real-time
PCR
APP
0.05),
RAGE,
NOX4
0.05)
gene
expressions
reduced
TMQ.
In
conclusion,
high
potential
effective
preventive
strategy
can
developed
with
more
comprehensive
studies
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 23, 2025
Osteocalcin
(OCN),
a
small
protein
secreted
by
osteoblasts,
has
attracted
significant
attention
for
its
role
as
an
endocrine
factor
in
regulating
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
via
bone-brain
axis.
As
critical
receptor
OCN,
G
protein-coupled
158
(GPR158)
facilitates
proliferation,
differentiation,
and
survival
of
neural
cells
while
directly
influencing
neurons'
structural
functional
plasticity,
thereby
modulating
cognitive
function.
Additionally,
GPR158
is
involved
cellular
energy
metabolism
interacts
with
proteins
such
regulators
signaling
7
(RGS7),
broadening
understanding
OCN’s
impact
on
activity.
Notably,
displays
region-
cell
type-specific
bidirectional
effects
under
certain
pathological
conditions,
tumor
development
mood
regulation,
adding
complexity
to
mechanisms
action.
Although
precise
biological
underlying
OCN/GPR158
pathway
remain
incompletely
understood,
association
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDs),
including
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
Parkinson’s
(PD),
becoming
increasingly
evident.
Thus,
systematic
summary
CNS
regulation
NDs
will
deepen
brain
function
support
new
therapeutic
targets
strategies.