Frontiers in Neuroanatomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
the
second
neurodegenerative
disorder
most
prevalent
in
world,
characterized
by
loss
of
dopaminergic
neurons
Substantia
Nigra
(SN).
It
well
known
for
its
motor
and
non-motor
symptoms
including
bradykinesia,
resting
tremor,
psychiatric,
cardiorespiratory,
other
dysfunctions.
Pathological
apoptosis
contributes
to
a
wide
variety
diseases
PD.
Various
insults
and/or
cellular
phenotypes
have
been
shown
trigger
distinct
signaling
events
leading
cell
death
affected
The
intrinsic
or
mitochondrial
pathway,
inflammatory
oxidative
stress-induced
extrinsic
pathways
are
main
associated
with
PD-related
neuronal
loss.
Although
SN
brain
area
studied
so
far,
nuclei
also
non-classical
as
symptoms.
Among
these,
respiratory
often
overlooked,
yet
they
can
cause
discomfort
may
contribute
patients
shortened
lifespan
after
diagnosis.
While
animal
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: March 27, 2025
Background
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
characterized
pathologically
by
the
degeneration
of
dopaminergic
neurons
and
formation
Lewy
bodies.
Among
various
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
PD,
astrocyte
dysfunction
one
causes
development.
This
study
aims
to
explore
research
hotspots,
frontiers,
prospective
directions
regarding
PD
astrocytes.
Method
Relevant
academic
publications
were
searched
through
Web
Science
database.
CiteSpace,
VOSviewer,
bibliometrix
used
for
visualization
quantitative
evaluation.
Results
A
total
2,408
related
topic
included
in
analysis.
From
2001
2024,
annual
gradually
increased.
Activated
countries
concentrated
North
America,
Asia,
Europe.
The
United
States
China
main
leaders.
Nanjing
Medical
University
was
active
institution
with
largest
number
publications,
Cambridge
had
highest
influence
on
publications.
International
Journal
Molecular
Sciences
core
journal
most
Dr.
Hu,
Gang
productive
author,
Saarma,
Mart
influential
author.
Research
hotspots
astrocytes,
neuroinflammation,
alpha-synuclein
(α-Syn),
microglia,
oxidative
stress,
neurodegeneration.
In
recent
years,
NLRP3
inflammasome,
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
signaling
pathway
topics
strong
burst
power.
Conclusion
Collaboration
among
different
countries,
organizations,
authors
has
effectively
promoted
rapid
development
this
field,
achievements
have
mainly
focused
α-Syn,
EVs,
are
future.
Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
Background
Huntington's
disease
(HD)
could
cause
progressive
motor
deficits,
psychiatric
symptoms,
and
cognitive
impairment.
With
the
increasing
use
of
pharmacotherapies
theoretically
target
neurotransmitters,
incidence
HD
is
still
not
decreasing.
However,
molecular
pathogenesis
have
been
illuminate.
It
momentous
to
further
examine
HD.
Methods
The
next
generation
sequencing
dataset
GSE105041
was
downloaded
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database.
Using
DESeq2
in
R
bioconductor
package
screen
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
between
samples
normal
control
samples.
ontology
(GO)
term
REACTOME
pathway
enrichment
were
performed
on
DEGs.
Meanwhile,
using
Integrated
Interactions
Database
(IID)
database
Cytoscape
software
construct
protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
network
module
analysis,
identify
hub
with
highest
value
node
degree,
betweenness,
stress
closeness
scores.
miRNA-hub
gene
regulatory
TF-hub
constructed
analyzed.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
curves
analysis
for
diagnostic
genes.
Results
We
identified
958
DEGs,
consisting
479
up
regulated
DEGs
down
GO
terms
analyses
by
g:Profiler
online
results
revealed
that
mainly
enriched
multicellular
organismal
process,
developmental
signaling
GPCR
MHC
class
II
antigen
presentation.
Network
Analyzer
plugin
PPI
network,
LRRK2,
MTUS2,
HOXA1,
IL7R,
ERBB3,
EGFR,
TEX101,
WDR76,
NEDD4L
COMT
selected
as
Hsa-mir-1292-5p,
hsa-mir-4521,
ESRRB
SREBF1
are
potential
biomarkers
predicted
be
associated
Conclusion
This
study
investigated
key
pathways
interactions
its
complications,
which
might
help
reveal
correlation
complications.
current
investigation
captured
prediction,
follow-up
biological
experiments
enforced
validation.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 6, 2025
Abstract
Obese
patient
has
a
high
risk
of
ventilator-induced
lung
injury
(VILI)
but
its
underlying
mechanisms
remain
elusive.
This
study
was
designed
to
explore
the
role
circulating
plasma
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
on
progression
VILI
in
context
obesity.
After
tidal
volume
mechanical
ventilation,
mice
treated
with
EVs
from
obese
patients
developed
more
severe
damage
than
normal
controls.
miRNA
sequencing
revealed
significant
downregulation
miR-150-5p
compared
others.
found
target
XBP1s
which
subsequently
regulated
RAB7
as
verified
through
dual-luciferase
assays.
pathway
promoted
lysosomal
degradation
vascular
endothelial
(VE)-cadherin,
leading
an
increased
permeability.
showed
enhanced
XBP1s/RAB7
expression,
reduced
VE-cadherin
levels,
and
aggravated
barrier
all
intensified
VILI.
Administration
agomir
mitigated
Thus,
this
highlights
low
levels
modulated
severity
via
axis
VE-cadherin.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 6402 - 6402
Published: June 10, 2024
Cannabinoids
(the
endocannabinoids,
the
synthetic
cannabinoids,
and
phytocannabinoids)
are
well
known
for
their
various
pharmacological
properties,
including
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory
features,
which
fundamentally
important
treatment
of
neurodegenerative
diseases.
The
aging
global
population
is
causing
an
increase
in
these
diseases
that
require
development
effective
drugs
to
be
even
more
urgent.
Taking
into
account
unavailability
diseases,
it
seems
appropriate
consider
role
cannabinoids
To
our
knowledge,
few
reviews
devoted
cannabinoids'
impact
on
modulating
central
peripheral
immunity
objective
this
review
provide
best
possible
information
about
cannabinoid
receptors
immuno-modulation
immune
modulation
by
cannabinoid-based
therapies
neurological
disorders,
future
prospects
making
versatile
tools
pursuit
drugs.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 8630 - 8630
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder,
manifests
through
dysregulation
of
brain
function
and
subsequent
loss
bodily
control,
attributed
to
β-amyloid
plaque
deposition
TAU
protein
hyperphosphorylation
aggregation,
leading
neuronal
death.
Concurrently,
similar
cannabinoids
the
ones
derived
from
Cannabis
sativa
are
present
in
endocannabinoid
system,
acting
receptors
CB1R
CB2R
other
related
such
as
Trpv-1
GPR-55,
being
extensively
investigated
for
AD
therapy.
Given
limited
efficacy
adverse
effects
current
available
treatments,
alternative
approaches
crucial.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
identify
effective
natural
synthetic
elucidate
their
beneficial
actions
treatment.
PubMed
Scopus
databases
were
queried
(2014–2024)
using
keywords
“Alzheimer’s
disease”
“cannabinoids”.
The
majority
(Δ9-THC,
CBD,
AEA,
etc.)
(JWH-133,
WIN55,212-2,
CP55-940,
included
showed
promise
improving
memory,
cognition,
behavioral
symptoms,
potentially
via
pathways
involving
antioxidant
selective
agonists
(such
BDNF/TrkB/Akt
pathway)
immunomodulatory
(TLR4/NF-κB
p65
pathway).
Combining
anticholinesterase
properties
with
cannabinoid
moiety
may
enhance
therapeutic
responses,
addressing
cholinergic
deficits
brains.
Thus,
positive
outcomes
vast
studies
discussed
support
further
advancing
clinical
trials