Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(1-2), P. 67 - 82
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Introduction
Kv1.3
is
the
main
voltage-gated
potassium
channel
of
leukocytes
from
both
innate
and
adaptive
immune
systems.
Channel
function
required
for
common
processes
such
as
Ca2+
signaling
but
also
cell-specific
events.
In
this
context,
alterations
in
are
associated
with
multiple
disorders.
Excessive
activity
correlates
numerous
autoimmune
diseases,
while
reduced
currents
result
increased
cancer
prevalence
immunodeficiencies.
npj Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: March 24, 2022
Abstract
The
pathology
of
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
characterized
by
α-synuclein
aggregation,
microglia-mediated
neuroinflammation,
and
dopaminergic
neurodegeneration
in
the
substantia
nigra
with
collateral
striatal
dopamine
signaling
deficiency.
Microglial
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation
has
been
linked
independently
to
each
these
facets
PD
pathology.
voltage-gated
potassium
channel
Kv1.3,
upregulated
microglia
facilitating
efflux,
also
identified
as
a
modulator
neuroinflammation
models
PD.
Evidence
increasingly
suggests
that
microglial
Kv1.3
mechanistically
coupled
activation,
which
contingent
on
efflux.
Potassium
conductance
influences
release
from
midbrain
neurons.
Dopamine,
turn,
shown
inhibit
microglia.
In
this
review,
we
provide
literature
framework
for
hypothesis
activity-induced
evoked
stimuli
such
α-synuclein,
could
lead
utilizing
adjacent
neurons
counteract
process
fend
off
an
activated
state.
If
case,
sufficient
supply
would
ensure
remain
under
control,
but
gradually
siphoned
demand,
activity
progressively
intensify
promote
three
major
pathology:
neurodegeneration.
Risk
factors
overlapping
varying
degrees
render
brain
regions
susceptible
mechanism
include
high
density
microglia,
initially
dopamine,
poor
insulation
myelin.
Cardiovascular Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
118(5), P. 1289 - 1302
Published: April 21, 2021
Abstract
Aims
Neutrophil
trafficking
within
the
vasculature
strongly
relies
on
intracellular
calcium
signalling.
Sustained
Ca2+
influx
into
cell
requires
a
compensatory
efflux
of
potassium
to
maintain
membrane
potential.
Here,
we
aimed
investigate
whether
voltage-gated
channel
KV1.3
regulates
neutrophil
function
during
acute
inflammatory
process
by
affecting
sustained
Methods
and
results
Using
in
vitro
assays
electrophysiological
techniques,
show
that
is
functionally
expressed
human
neutrophils
regulating
store-operated
entry
through
potential
stabilizing
K+
efflux.
Inhibition
specific
inhibitor
5-(4-Phenoxybutoxy)psoralen
(PAP-1)
impaired
signalling,
thereby
preventing
cellular
spreading,
adhesion
strengthening,
appropriate
crawling
under
flow
conditions
vitro.
intravital
microscopy,
pharmacological
blockade
or
genetic
deletion
mice
decreased
blood
dependent
fashion
inflamed
cremaster
muscle
venules.
Furthermore,
identified
as
critical
component
for
extravasation
peritoneal
cavity.
Finally,
also
revealed
phagocytosis
Escherichia
coli
particles
absence
KV1.3.
Conclusion
We
signalling
processes.
Our
findings
do
not
only
provide
evidence
role
key
functions
these
cells,
they
open
up
new
therapeutic
approaches
treat
disorders
characterized
overwhelming
infiltration.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
289(24), P. 7760 - 7775
Published: Sept. 12, 2021
c-Src
was
the
first
protein
kinase
to
be
described
as
capable
of
phosphorylating
tyrosine
residues.
Subsequent
identification
other
tyrosine-phosphorylating
kinases
with
a
similar
structure
gave
rise
concept
Src
family
(SFKs).
Microglia
are
resident
innate
immune
cell
population
CNS.
Under
physiological
conditions,
microglia
actively
participate
in
brain
tissue
homeostasis,
continuously
patrolling
neuronal
parenchyma
and
exerting
neuroprotective
actions.
Activation
pathogen-associated
molecular
pattern
(PAMP)
damage-associated
(DAMP)
receptors
induces
microglial
proliferation,
migration
toward
pathological
foci,
phagocytosis,
changes
gene
expression,
concurrent
secretion
cytokines,
chemokines,
growth
factors.
A
significant
body
literature
shows
that
SFK
stimulation
positively
associates
activation
neuropathological
including
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
diseases.
Here,
we
review
essential
homeostatic
functions
regulated
by
SFKs,
environmental
sensing,
inflammatory
mediators.
In
addition,
discuss
potential
modulation
for
homeostasis
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
118(11)
Published: March 1, 2021
Significance
The
potassium
channel
Kv1.3
in
brain
myeloid
cells
represents
a
promising
therapeutic
target
for
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
patterns
of
expression
and
functional
roles
channels
subpopulations
the
microglial-versus-peripheral
origin
Kv1.3-expressing
AD
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
show
that
mice,
is
selectively
up-regulated
an
Aβ-dependent
manner
by
subset
microglia-derived
cells,
expresses
higher
levels
proinflammatory
genes,
confirms
presence
microglial
human
AD.
Furthermore,
blocking
model
reduces
Aβ
neuropathology,
increases
synaptic
protein
expression,
skews
transcriptome
toward
pro-phagocytic
protective
phenotypes.
Our
findings
strengthen
preclinical
rationale
targeting
immunomodulation
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 26, 2022
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
that
primarily
affects
elderly
people.
The
mechanism
on
onset
and
progression
of
PD
unknown.
Currently,
there
are
no
effective
treatment
strategies
for
PD.
thought
to
be
the
loss
midbrain
dopaminergic
neurons,
but
it
has
recently
been
discovered
glia
also
brain
tissue
homeostasis,
defense,
repair
in
process
linked
both
losses
glial
supportive-defensive
functions
toxic
gain
functions.
In
this
article,
we
reviewed
roles
microglia,
astrocytes,
oligodendrocytes
development
PD,
as
well
potential
use
glia-related
medications
treatment.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Fungal
infection
or
proliferation
in
our
body
is
capable
of
initiation
strong
inflammation
and
immune
responses
that
result
different
consequences,
including
infection-trigged
organ
injury
inflammation-related
remote
dysfunction.
Fungi
associated
infectious
diseases
have
been
well
recognized
the
clinic.
However,
whether
fungi
play
an
important
role
non-infectious
central
nervous
system
disease
still
to
be
elucidated.
Recently,
a
growing
amount
evidence
point
non-negligible
peripheral
fungus
triggering
unique
inflammation,
response,
exacerbation
range
CNS
disorders,
Multiple
sclerosis,
Neuromyelitis
optica,
Parkinson’s
disease,
Alzheimer’s
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
et
al.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
recent
advances
recognizing
patterns
inflammatory
signaling
subsets
cells,
with
specific
focus
on
its
function
autoimmune
neurodegeneration
diseases.
conclusion,
by
multiple
mechanisms
progression
diseases,
suggesting
it
serves
as
key
factor
critical
novel
target
for
development
potential
therapeutic
strategies.