International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 3833 - 3833
Published: March 29, 2024
Vascular
cognitive
impairment
and
dementia
(VCID)
represents
a
broad
spectrum
of
decline
secondary
to
cerebral
vascular
aging
injury.
It
is
the
second
most
common
type
dementia,
prevalence
continues
increase.
Nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(NRF2)
enriched
in
vasculature
has
diverse
roles
metabolic
balance,
mitochondrial
stabilization,
redox
anti-inflammation.
In
this
review,
we
first
briefly
introduce
cerebrovascular
VCID
NRF2
pathway.
We
then
extensively
discuss
effects
activation
components
such
as
endothelial
cells,
smooth
muscle
pericytes,
perivascular
macrophages.
Finally,
summarize
clinical
potential
activators
VCID.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
185(16), P. 2853 - 2878
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
The
surprising
discovery
that
the
diatomic
gas
nitric
oxide
(NO)
is
generated
by
mammalian
cells
and
serves
to
regulate
a
multitude
of
physiological
processes
has
continued
fascinate
biologists
for
almost
four
decades.
biochemistry
NO
complex,
novel
insights
into
control
biosynthesis
mechanisms
signal
transduction
are
continuously
emerging.
key
regulator
cardiovascular
function,
metabolism,
neurotransmission,
immunity,
more,
aberrant
signaling
central
feature
many
major
disorders
including
disease,
diabetes,
cancer.
Here,
we
discuss
basics
biology
emphasizing
recent
advances
in
field
means
increasing
bioactivity
with
therapeutic
nutritional
implications.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
103(1), P. 31 - 276
Published: April 18, 2022
Over
the
last
two
decades,
hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S)
has
emerged
as
an
endogenous
regulator
of
a
broad
range
physiological
functions.
H2S
belongs
to
class
molecules
known
gasotransmitters,
which
typically
include
nitric
oxide
(NO)
and
carbon
monoxide
(CO).
Three
enzymes
are
recognized
sources
in
various
cells
tissues:
cystathionine
γ-lyase
(CSE),
β-synthase
(CBS),
3-mercaptopyruvate
sulfurtransferase
(3-MST).
The
present
article
reviews
regulation
these
well
pathways
their
enzymatic
nonenzymatic
degradation
elimination.
multiple
interactions
with
other
labile
(e.g.,
NO)
reactive
oxygen
species
also
outlined.
Next,
biological
targets
signaling
outlined,
special
reference
or
oxidative
posttranscriptional
modification
(persulfidation
sulfhydration)
proteins
effect
on
channels
intracellular
second
messenger
pathways,
gene
transcription
translation,
cellular
bioenergetics
metabolism.
pharmacological
molecular
tools
currently
available
study
physiology
reviewed,
including
utility
limitations.
In
subsequent
sections,
role
functions
is
membrane
potential,
endo-
exocytosis,
cell
organelles
(endoplasmic
reticulum,
Golgi,
mitochondria),
movement,
cycle,
differentiation,
aspects
regulated
death.
roles
types
organ
systems
overviewed,
red
blood
cells,
immune
central
peripheral
nervous
(with
focus
neuronal
transmission,
learning,
memory
formation),
vascular
function
(including
angiogenesis
its
specialized
cerebrovascular,
renal,
pulmonary
beds)
senses,
vision,
hearing,
taste
smell,
pain-sensing.
Finally,
(lung,
heart,
liver,
kidney,
urogenital
organs,
reproductive
system,
bone
cartilage,
skeletal
muscle,
endocrine
organs)
presented,
aging)
but
extending
some
common
pathophysiological
conditions.
From
data,
wide
array
significant
all
emerges
characteristic
bell-shaped
biphasic
effects
highlighted.
addition,
key
aspects,
debated
areas,
future
research
translational
areas
identified.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Sept. 27, 2021
The
neurovascular
unit
(NVU)
is
a
complex
multi-cellular
structure
consisting
of
endothelial
cells
(ECs),
neurons,
glia,
smooth
muscle
(SMCs),
and
pericytes.
Each
component
closely
linked
to
each
other,
establishing
structural
functional
unit,
regulating
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
blood
flow
energy
metabolism
as
well
forming
the
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
inner
blood-retina
(BRB).
As
name
suggests,
"neuro"
"vascular"
components
NVU
are
recognized
coupling
key
function
NVU.
However,
consists
multiple
cell
types
its
functionality
goes
beyond
resulting
coupling,
with
cross-component
links
signaling,
metabolism,
homeostasis.
Within
NVU,
glia
have
gained
increased
attention
it
increasingly
clear
that
they
fulfill
various
multi-level
functions
in
Glial
dysfunctions
were
shown
precede
neuronal
vascular
pathologies
suggesting
roles
for
pathogenesis
disease.
In
this
review,
we
take
"glio-centric"
view
on
development
retina
brain,
how
these
change
disease,
advancing
experimental
techniques
will
help
us
address
unanswered
questions.
Physiological Reports,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(15)
Published: July 28, 2021
In
1959,
Niels
Lassen
illustrated
the
cerebral
autoregulation
curve
in
classic
review
article
entitled
Cerebral
Blood
Flow
and
Oxygen
Consumption
Man.
This
concept
suggested
a
relatively
broad
mean
arterial
pressure
range
(~60–150
mmHg)
wherein
blood
flow
remains
constant.
However,
assumption
that
this
wide
plateau
could
be
applied
on
within-individual
basis
is
incorrect
greatly
variable
between
individuals.
Indeed,
each
data
point
autoregulatory
originated
from
independent
samples
of
participants
patients
represented
interindividual
relationships
pressure.
Nonetheless,
influential
commonly
cited
various
high-impact
publications
medical
textbooks,
frequently
taught
science
education
without
appropriate
nuances
caveats.
Herein,
we
provide
rationale
additional
experimental
supporting
notion
need
to
lose
dogmatic
view
autoregulation.
Brain,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
145(7), P. 2276 - 2292
Published: May 13, 2022
Abstract
To
match
the
metabolic
demands
of
brain,
mechanisms
have
evolved
to
couple
neuronal
activity
vasodilation,
thus
increasing
local
cerebral
blood
flow
and
delivery
oxygen
glucose
active
neurons.
Rather
than
relying
on
feedback
signals
such
as
consumption
or
glucose,
main
signalling
pathways
rely
release
vasoactive
molecules
by
neurons
astrocytes,
which
act
contractile
cells.
Vascular
smooth
muscle
cells
pericytes
are
associated
with
arterioles
capillaries,
respectively,
relax
induce
vasodilation.
Much
progress
has
been
made
in
understanding
complex
neurovascular
coupling,
but
issues
contributions
capillary
astrocyte
calcium
signal
remain
contentious.
Study
coupling
is
especially
important
dysregulation
a
prominent
feature
Alzheimer’s
disease.
In
this
article
we
will
discuss
developments
controversies
finish
discussing
current
knowledge
concerning
uncoupling
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 2518 - 2518
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
Nitric
oxide
(NO)
is
a
short-lived
gas
molecule
which
has
been
studied
for
its
role
as
signaling
in
the
vasculature
and
later,
broader
view,
cellular
messenger
many
other
biological
processes
such
immunity
inflammation,
cell
survival,
apoptosis,
aging.
Fractional
exhaled
nitric
(FeNO)
convenient,
easy-to-obtain,
non-invasive
method
assessing
active,
mainly
Th2-driven,
airway
sensitive
to
treatment
with
standard
anti-inflammatory
therapy.
Consequently,
FeNO
serves
valued
tool
aid
diagnosis
monitoring
of
several
asthma
phenotypes.
More
recently,
evaluated
respiratory
and/or
immunological
conditions,
including
allergic
rhinitis,
chronic
rhinosinusitis
with/without
nasal
polyps,
atopic
dermatitis,
eosinophilic
esophagitis,
food
allergy.
In
this
review,
we
aim
provide
an
extensive
overview
current
state
knowledge
about
biomarker
type
2
outlining
past
recent
data
on
application
measurement
patients
affected
by
broad
variety
atopic/allergic
disorders.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(4), P. 113970 - 113970
Published: March 19, 2024
To
meet
the
high
energy
demands
of
brain
function,
cerebral
blood
flow
(CBF)
parallels
changes
in
neuronal
activity
by
a
mechanism
known
as
neurovascular
coupling
(NVC).
However,
which
neurons
play
role
mediating
NVC
is
not
well
understood.
Here,
we
identify
mice
and
humans
specific
population
cortical
GABAergic
that
co-express
nitric
oxide
synthase
tachykinin
receptor
1
(Tacr1).
Through
whole-tissue
clearing,
demonstrate
Tacr1
extend
local
long-range
projections
across
functionally
connected
areas.
We
show
whisker
stimulation
elicited
neuron
barrel
cortex
through
feedforward
excitatory
pathways.
Additionally,
optogenetic
experiments,
are
instrumental
CBF
relaxation
mural
cells
similar
fashion
to
stimulation.
Finally,
electron
microscopy,
observe
processes
contact
astrocytic
endfeet.
These
findings
suggest
integrate
mediate
NVC.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 22, 2021
The
brain
has
impressive
energy
requirements
and
paradoxically,
very
limited
reserves,
implying
its
huge
dependency
on
continuous
blood
supply.
Aditionally,
cerebral
flow
must
be
dynamically
regulated
to
the
areas
of
increased
neuronal
activity
thus,
metabolic
demands.
coupling
between
(CBF)
is
supported
by
a
mechanism
called
neurovascular
(NVC).
Among
several
vasoactive
molecules
released
glutamatergic
activation,
nitric
oxide
(
•
NO)
recognized
key
player
in
process
essential
for
development
response.
Classically,
NO
produced
neurons
upon
activation
N
-methyl-
D
-aspartate
(NMDA)
receptor
isoform
synthase
promotes
vasodilation
activating
soluble
guanylate
cyclase
smooth
muscle
cells
adjacent
arterioles.
This
pathway
part
more
complex
network
which
other
molecular
cellular
intervenients,
as
well
sources
NO,
are
involved.
elucidation
these
interacting
mechanisms
fundamental
understanding
how
manages
failure
this
translates
into
dysfunction.
Here,
we
aimed
provide
an
integrated
updated
perspective
role
NVC,
incorporating
most
recent
evidence
that
reinforces
central
from
both
viewpoints,
physiological
mediator
pathological
stressor.
First,
described
glutamate-NMDA
receptor-nNOS
axis
then
reviewed
link
derailment
NVC
dysfunction
associated
with
neurodegeneration
(with
focus
Alzheimer’s
disease).
We
further
discussed
oxidative
stress
dysfunction,
specifically
decreasing
bioavailability
diverting
bioactivity
toward
cytotoxicity.
Finally,
highlighted
some
strategies
targeting
rescue
or
maintenance
could
explored
mitigate
neurodegenerative
conditions.
In
line
this,
potential
modulatory
effects
dietary
nitrate
polyphenols
NO-dependent
association
physical
exercise,
may
used
effective
non-pharmacological
promote
manage
neuropathological