Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
63(19), P. 10705 - 10725
Published: May 27, 2020
Although
matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs)
are
implicated
in
the
regulation
of
numerous
physiological
processes,
evidence
their
pathological
roles
have
also
been
obtained
last
decades,
making
MMPs
attractive
therapeutic
targets
for
several
diseases.
Recent
discoveries
involvement
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
disorders,
and
particular
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
paved
way
to
consider
MMP
modulators
as
promising
strategies.
Over
past
few
diverse
approaches
undertaken
design
agents
targeting
various
purposes,
leading,
more
recently,
encouraging
developments.
In
this
article,
we
will
present
recent
examples
inhibitors
ranging
from
small
molecules
peptidomimetics
biologics.
We
discuss
scientific
knowledge
that
has
led
development
emerging
tools
techniques
overcome
challenges
selective
inhibition.
Current Neuropharmacology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
15(6)
Published: July 31, 2017
Since
its
discovery
in
1984,
the
beta
amyloid
peptide
has
treaded
boards
of
neurosciences
as
star
molecule
Alzheimer’s
disease
pathogenesis.
In
last
decade,
however,
this
vision
been
challenged
by
evidence-based
medicine
showing
almost
complete
failure
clinical
trials
that
experimented
anti-amyloid
therapies
with
great
hopes.
Moreover,
data
have
accumulated
which
clearly
indicate
small
plays
a
key
role
physiological
processes
memory
formation.
present
review,
we
will
discuss
different
aspects
cascade
hypothesis,
highlighting
pros
and
cons,
analyse
results
therapeutic
approaches
attempted
to
date
should
change
direction
research
future.
Keywords:
Alzheimer's
disease,
amyloid,
trials,
LTP,
memory,
therapy.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: June 9, 2020
Lipids
constitute
the
bulk
of
dry
mass
brain
and
have
been
associated
with
healthy
function
as
well
most
common
pathological
conditions
brain.
Demographic
factors,
genetics,
lifestyles
are
major
factors
that
influence
lipid
metabolism
also
key
components
disruption
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Additionally,
genetic
risk
factor
AD,
APOE
ϵ4
genotype,
is
involved
transport
metabolism.
We
propose
lipids
at
center
pathology
based
on
their
involvement
blood-brain
barrier
function,
amyloid
precursor
protein
(APP)
processing,
myelination,
membrane
remodeling,
receptor
signaling,
inflammation,
oxidation,
energy
balance.
Under
conditions,
homeostasis
bestows
a
balanced
cellular
environment
enables
proper
functioning
cells.
However,
under
dyshomeostasis
composition
can
result
disturbed
BBB,
abnormal
processing
APP,
dysfunction
endocytosis/exocytosis/autophagocytosis,
altered
unbalanced
metabolism,
enhanced
inflammation.
These
disturbances
may
contribute
to
abnormalities
hallmark
AD.
The
wide
variance
suggest
AD
present
complex
interaction
between
several
metabolic
pathways
augmented
by
such
age,
lifestyles.
Herewith,
we
examine
composition,
review
association
all
known
facets
pathology,
offer
pointers
for
potential
therapies
target
pathways.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(2), P. 1374 - 1387
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
The
peroxidation
of
membrane
lipids
by
free
radicals
contributes
to
aging,
numerous
diseases,
and
ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
form
cell
death.
Peroxidation
changes
the
structure
physicochemical
properties
lipids,
leading
bilayer
thinning,
altered
fluidity,
increased
permeability
membranes
in
model
systems.
Whether
how
lipid
impacts
lateral
organization
proteins
biological
membranes,
however,
remains
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
employ
cell-derived
giant
plasma
vesicles
(GPMVs)
as
a
investigate
impact
on
ordered
domains,
often
termed
rafts.
We
show
that
induced
Fenton
reaction
dramatically
enhances
phase
separation
propensity
GPMVs
into
coexisting
liquid-ordered
(Lo)
liquid-disordered
(Ld)
domains
increases
relative
abundance
disordered
phase.
also
leads
preferential
accumulation
peroxidized
4-hydroxynonenal
(4-HNE)
adducts
phase,
decreased
packing
both
Lo
Ld
translocation
multiple
classes
raft
out
domains.
These
findings
indicate
disturbs
many
aspects
rafts,
including
their
stability,
abundance,
packing,
protein
composition.
propose
these
disruptions
contribute
pathological
consequences
during
aging
disease
thus
serve
potential
targets
for
therapeutic
intervention.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 616 - 616
Published: Jan. 1, 2018
The
most
prevalent
form
of
dementia
in
the
elderly
is
Alzheimer's
disease.
A
significant
contributing
factor
to
progression
disease
appears
be
progressive
accumulation
amyloid-β42
(Aβ42),
a
small
hydrophobic
peptide.
Unfortunately,
attempts
develop
therapies
targeting
Aβ42
have
not
been
successful
treat
or
even
slow
down
It
possible
that
this
failure
an
indication
downstream
effects
rather
than
peptide
itself
might
more
effective
approach.
seems
affect
various
aspects
physiological
cell
functions.
In
review,
we
provide
overview
evidence
implicates
synaptic
dysfunction,
with
focus
on
how
it
contributes
defects
vesicle
dynamics
and
neurotransmitter
release.
We
discuss
data
new
insights
induced
pathology
detailed
understanding
its
contribution
deficiencies
are
associated
early
stages
Although
precise
mechanisms
trigger
dysfunction
still
under
investigation,
available
so
far
has
enabled
us
put
forward
model
could
used
as
guide
generate
therapeutic
targets
for
pharmaceutical
intervention.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
63(1), P. 13 - 33
Published: April 3, 2018
With
predictions
showing
that
131.5
million
people
worldwide
will
be
living
with
dementia
by
2050,
an
understanding
of
the
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
disease
is
crucial
in
hunt
for
novel
therapeutics
and
biomarkers
to
detect
early
and/or
monitor
progression.
The
metabolism
microtubule-associated
protein
tau
altered
different
dementias,
so-called
tauopathies.
Tau
detaches
from
microtubules,
aggregates
into
oligomers
neurofibrillary
tangles,
which
can
secreted
neurons,
spreads
through
brain
during
Post-translational
modifications
exacerbate
production
both
oligomeric
soluble
forms
tau,
proteolysis
a
range
proteases
being
driver.
However,
impact
on
progression
has
been
overlooked
until
recently.
Studies
have
highlighted
proteolytic
fragments
drive
neurodegeneration
fragment-dependent
manner
as
result
aggregation
transcellular
propagation.
Proteolytic
found
cerebrospinal
fluid
plasma
patients
tauopathies,
providing
opportunity
develop
these
biomarkers.
A
therapeutic
strategies
proposed
halt
toxicity
associated
proteolysis,
including
reducing
protease
expression
activity,
selectively
inhibiting
protease-substrate
interactions,
blocking
action
resulting
fragments.
This
review
highlights
importance
pathogenesis
identifies
putative
sites
fragment-mediated
could
targeted
therapeutically,
discusses
potential
use
Annual Review of Pathology Mechanisms of Disease,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 497 - 516
Published: Oct. 25, 2018
Prion
diseases
are
rapidly
progressive,
incurable
neurodegenerative
disorders
caused
by
misfolded,
aggregated
proteins
known
as
prions,
which
uniquely
infectious.
Remarkably,
these
infectious
have
been
responsible
for
widespread
disease
epidemics,
including
kuru
in
humans,
bovine
spongiform
encephalopathy
cattle,
and
chronic
wasting
cervids,
the
latter
of
has
spread
across
North
America
recently
appeared
Norway
Finland.
The
hallmark
histopathological
features
include
encephalopathy,
neuronal
loss,
gliosis,
deposits
variably
sized
prion
protein,
ranging
from
small,
soluble
oligomers
to
long,
thin,
unbranched
fibrils,
depending
on
disease.
Here,
we
explore
recent
advances
research,
function
cellular
protein
dysfunction
triggering
neurotoxicity,
well
mechanisms
underlying
between
cells.
We
also
highlight
key
findings
that
revealed
new
therapeutic
targets
consider
unanswered
questions
future
research.