Annals of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
95(4), P. 625 - 634
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
neurodegenerative
disorder
and
one
of
leading
causes
disability
worldwide.
The
apolipoprotein
E4
gene
(APOE4)
strongest
genetic
risk
factor
for
AD.
In
2023,
APOE4
National
Institute
on
Aging/Alzheimer's
Disease
Sequencing
Project
working
group
came
together
to
gather
data
discuss
question
whether
reduce
or
increase
as
a
therapeutic
intervention
It
was
unanimous
consensus
that
cumulative
from
multiple
studies
in
humans
animal
models
support
lowering
should
be
target
approaches
carriers.
ANN
NEUROL
2024;95:625-634.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Aug. 5, 2023
Microglia
are
the
resident
innate
immune
cells
in
brain
with
a
major
role
orchestrating
responses.
They
also
provide
frontline
of
host
defense
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
through
their
active
phagocytic
capability.
Being
professional
phagocyte,
microglia
participate
and
autophagic
clearance
cellular
waste
debris
as
well
toxic
protein
aggregates,
which
relies
on
optimal
lysosomal
acidification
function.
Defective
microglial
leads
to
impaired
functions
result
perpetuation
neuroinflammation
progression
neurodegeneration.
Reacidification
lysosomes
has
been
shown
reverse
neurodegenerative
pathology
Alzheimer's
disease.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
key
factors
mechanisms
contributing
impairment
associated
dysfunction
microglia,
how
these
defects
contribute
We
further
discuss
techniques
monitor
pH
therapeutic
agents
that
can
reacidify
under
disease
conditions.
Finally,
propose
future
directions
investigate
lysosome-mitochondria
crosstalk
neuron-glia
interaction
for
more
comprehensive
understanding
its
broader
CNS
physiological
pathological
implications.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1628 - 1628
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
brain
disorder
that
progressively
undermines
memory
and
thinking
skills
by
affecting
the
hippocampus
entorhinal
cortex.
The
main
histopathological
hallmarks
of
AD
are
presence
abnormal
protein
aggregates
(Aβ
tau),
synaptic
dysfunction,
aberrant
proteostasis,
cytoskeletal
abnormalities,
altered
energy
homeostasis,
DNA
RNA
defects,
inflammation,
neuronal
cell
death.
However,
oxidative
stress
or
damage
also
evident
commonly
overlooked
considered
consequence
advancement
dementia
symptoms.
control
onset
linked
to
activity
amyloid-β
peptide,
which
may
serve
as
both
antioxidant
pro-oxidant
molecules.
Furthermore,
correlated
with
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
lipids
in
vulnerable
populations,
ultimately
lead
death
through
different
molecular
mechanisms.
By
recognizing
an
integral
feature
AD,
alternative
therapeutic
preventive
interventions
developed
tested
potential
complementary
therapies
for
this
devastating
neurodegenerative
disease.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
623(7989), P. 1062 - 1069
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Abstract
Endomembrane
damage
represents
a
form
of
stress
that
is
detrimental
for
eukaryotic
cells
1,2
.
To
cope
with
this
threat,
possess
mechanisms
repair
the
and
restore
cellular
homeostasis
3–7
also
results
in
organelle
instability
by
which
stabilize
damaged
endomembranes
to
enable
membrane
remains
unknown.
Here,
combining
vitro
cellulo
studies
computational
modelling
we
uncover
biological
function
granules
whereby
these
biomolecular
condensates
rapidly
at
endomembrane
sites
act
as
plug
stabilizes
ruptured
membrane.
Functionally,
demonstrate
granule
formation
stabilization
efficient
endolysosomes,
through
both
ESCRT
(endosomal
sorting
complex
required
transport)-dependent
independent
mechanisms.
We
show
blocking
human
macrophages
creates
permissive
environment
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
,
pathogen
exploits
survive
within
host.
Translational Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: June 8, 2023
Lysosomal
acidification
dysfunction
has
been
implicated
as
a
key
driving
factor
in
the
pathogenesis
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
and
Parkinson's
disease.
Multiple
genetic
factors
have
linked
to
lysosomal
de-acidification
through
impairing
vacuolar-type
ATPase
ion
channels
on
organelle
membrane.
Similar
abnormalities
are
also
present
sporadic
forms
neurodegeneration,
although
underlying
pathogenic
mechanisms
unclear
remain
be
investigated.
Importantly,
recent
studies
revealed
early
occurrence
impairment
before
onset
neurodegeneration
late-stage
pathology.
However,
there
is
lack
methods
for
pH
monitoring
vivo
dearth
lysosome-acidifying
therapeutic
agents.
Here,
we
summarize
evidence
notion
defective
an
indicator
urge
critical
need
technological
advancement
developing
tools
detection
both
clinical
applications.
We
further
discuss
current
preclinical
pharmacological
agents
that
modulate
acidification,
small
molecules
nanomedicine,
their
potential
translation
into
lysosome-targeting
therapies.
Both
timely
development
therapeutics
restore
function
represent
paradigm
shifts
targeting
diseases.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 1264 - 1285
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
With
the
increase
of
population
aging,
number
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
patients
is
also
increasing.According
to
current
estimates,
approximately
11%
people
over
65
suffer
from
AD,
and
that
percentage
rises
42%
among
85.However,
no
effective
treatment
capable
decelerating
or
stopping
AD
progression
available.Furthermore,
AD-targeted
drugs
composed
synthetic
molecules
pose
concerns
regarding
biodegradation,
clearance,
immune
response,
neurotoxicity.Mesenchymal
stem
cell-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(MSC-EVs)
are
essential
intercellular
communication
mediators
holding
great
promise
as
therapeutics
owing
their
biocompatibility,
versatility,
effortless
storage,
superior
safety,
ability
transport
messenger
noncoding
RNAs,
proteins,
lipids,
DNAs,
other
bioactive
compounds
derived
cells.The
functionalisation
engineering
strategies
MSC-EVs
highlighted
(e.g.preconditioning,
drug
loading,
surface
modification,
artificial
EV
fabrication),
which
could
improve
by
multiple
therapeutic
effects,
including
clearing
abnormal
protein
accumulation
achieving
neuroprotection
immunomodulatory
effects.Herein,
this
review
summarises
state-of-the-art
engineer
MSC-EVs,
discusses
progress
in
use
therapeutics,
presents
perspectives
challenges
associated
with
related
clinical
applications,
concludes
engineered
show
immense
potential
therapy.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 24, 2023
Abstract
Phospholipase
D3
(PLD3)
polymorphisms
are
linked
to
late-onset
Alzheimer’s
disease
(LOAD).
Being
a
lysosomal
5’-3’
exonuclease,
its
neuronal
substrates
remained
unknown
as
well
how
defective
nucleotide
catabolism
connects
AD-proteinopathy.
We
identified
mitochondrial
DNA
(mtDNA)
major
physiological
substrate
and
show
manifest
build-up
in
lysosomes
of
PLD3-defective
cells.
mtDNA
accretion
creates
degradative
(proteolytic)
bottleneck
that
presents
at
the
ultrastructural
level
marked
abundance
multilamellar
bodies,
often
containing
remnants,
which
correlates
with
increased
PINK1-dependent
mitophagy.
Lysosomal
leakage
cytosol
activates
cGAS–STING
signaling
upregulates
autophagy
induces
amyloid
precursor
C-terminal
fragment
(APP-CTF)
cholesterol
accumulation.
STING
inhibition
largely
normalizes
APP-CTF
levels,
whereas
an
APP
knockout
PLD3-deficient
backgrounds
lowers
activation
biosynthesis.
Collectively,
we
demonstrate
molecular
cross-talks
through
feedforward
loops
between
turnover,
cGAS-STING
metabolism
that,
when
dysregulated,
result
endolysosomal
demise
observed
LOAD.
Protein & Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 11, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
the
leading
cause
of
dementia,
is
characterized
by
accumulation
amyloid
plaques
and
neurofibrillary
tangles
in
brain.
This
condition
casts
a
significant
shadow
on
global
health
due
to
its
complex
multifactorial
nature.
In
addition
genetic
predispositions,
development
AD
influenced
myriad
risk
factors,
including
aging,
systemic
inflammation,
chronic
conditions,
lifestyle,
environmental
exposures.
Recent
advancements
understanding
pathophysiology
are
paving
way
for
enhanced
diagnostic
techniques,
improved
assessment,
potentially
effective
prevention
strategies.
These
discoveries
crucial
quest
unravel
complexities
AD,
offering
beacon
hope
management
treatment
options
millions
affected
this
debilitating
disease.