Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
Systemic
inflammation
and
neuroinflammation
affect
the
natural
course
of
sporadic
form
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
as
supported
by
epidemiological
preclinical
data,
several
studies
indicate
a
higher
prevalence
AD
in
patients
with
inflammatory
bowel
disease.
In
this
study,
we
explored
whether
colitis
induced
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS)
young,
presymptomatic/preplaque
mice
worsens
and/or
anticipates
age-dependent
cognitive
impairment
Tg2576,
widely
used
mouse
model
AD.
We
demonstrated
that
DSS
young
Tg2576
onset
age
learning
memory
deficit
Morris
water
maze
test.
To
explore
potential
mechanisms
behind
acceleration
decline
colitis,
focused
on
gut
microbiota,
systemic
markers.
observed
Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes
ratio
change
animals
comparable
to
elderly
mice,
suggesting
accelerated
microbiota
aging
not
C57BL6
mice.
also
substantial
differences
between
WT
neuroinflammation-related
parameters
early
3
months
age,
well
before
plaque
deposition,
picture
which
evolved
rapidly
(between
5.5
age)
contrast
littermates
treated
DSS.
detail,
following
induction
exhibited
contrasting
features
expression
level
inflammation-evoked
astrocyte-associated
genes
hippocampus.
No
changes
microglial
occurred
hippocampus
experimental
groups,
whereas
reduced
glial
fibrillary
acidic
protein
immunoreactivity
was
vs.
This
finding
may
reflect
an
atrophic,
“loss-of-function”
profile,
further
exacerbated
where
decreased
GFAP
mRNA
detected.
conclusion,
suggest
as-yet
unidentified
peripheral
mediators
evoked
involving
gut-brain
axis
emphasize
astrocyte
profile
present
leading
impaired
synaptic
morphological
functional
integrity
very
sign
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. e0296307 - e0296307
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
accompanied
by
neuroimmune
inflammation
in
the
frontal
cortex
and
hippocampus.
Recently,
presence
of
bacteria
AD-affected
brains
has
been
documented,
prompting
speculation
about
their
potential
role
AD-associated
neuroinflammation.
However,
characterization
bacteriota
human
affected
AD
remains
inconclusive.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
associations
between
specific
pathology
examining
brain
tissues
from
regions
(frontal
hippocampus)
non-AD-associated
hypothalamus.
Employing
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing,
30
postmortem
tissue
samples
four
individuals
with
normal
histology
(N)
patients
were
analyzed,
along
three
blank
controls.
A
remarkably
low
biomass
characterized
bacteriota,
overall
structures
delineated
primarily
rather
than
AD.
While
most
analyzed
parameters
exhibited
no
significant
distinction
N
groups,
unique
detection
Cloacibacterium
normanense
stood
out.
Additionally,
infection-associated
bacteria,
as
opposed
periodontal
pathogens,
notably
enriched
brains.
study’s
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
link
bacterial
infection
neuroinflammation
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Many
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
positive
individuals
exhibit
abnormal
electroencephalographic
(EEG)
activity
reflecting
"brain
fog"
and
mild
cognitive
impairments
even
months
after
the
acute
phase
of
infection.
Resting-state
EEG
abnormalities
include
slowing
(reduced
alpha
rhythm;
increased
slow
waves)
epileptiform
activity.
An
expert
panel
conducted
a
systematic
review
to
present
compelling
evidence
that
deficits
due
COVID-19
Alzheimer's
related
dementia
(ADRD)
are
driven
by
overlapping
pathologies
neurophysiological
abnormalities.
seen
in
patients
resemble
those
observed
early
stages
neurodegenerative
diseases,
particularly
ADRD.
It
is
proposed
similar
Long
COVID
ADRD
parallel
neuroinflammation,
astrocyte
reactivity,
hypoxia,
neurovascular
injury.
These
underpinning
decline
can
be
detected
routine
exams.
Future
research
will
explore
value
monitoring
for
predicting
long-term
outcomes
efficacy
therapeutic
interventions.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Abnormal
intrinsic
electrophysiological
brain
activity,
such
as
EEG,
reduced
wave,
characteristic
findings
patients.
have
potential
neural
biomarkers
identify
neurological
complications
at
stage
disease,
assist
clinical
assessment,
assess
risk
Similar
typically
with
impairments,
Evidence
presented
supports
idea
resulting,
least
part,
from
neuroinflammatory
mechanisms
reactivity.
Identifying
common
biological
highlight
critical
underlying
disorders
decline.
elucidates
questions
regarding
impairment
not
yet
been
adequately
investigated.
Neurotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. e00519 - e00519
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Cellular
senescence
is
a
cell
state
triggered
by
programmed
physiological
processes
or
cellular
stress
responses.
Stress-induced
senescent
cells
often
acquire
pathogenic
traits,
including
toxic
secretome
and
resistance
to
apoptosis.
When
form
faster
than
they
are
cleared
the
immune
system,
accumulate
in
tissues
throughout
body
contribute
age-related
diseases,
neurodegeneration.
This
review
highlights
evidence
of
brain
their
role
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
leading
cause
dementia
older
adults.
We
also
discuss
progress
challenges
senotherapies,
pharmacological
strategies
clear
mitigate
effects,
which
hold
promise
as
interventions
for
AD
related
dementias
(ADRD).
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
rare,
devastating
neurodegenerative
disease
that
affects
upper
and
lower
motor
neurons,
resulting
in
muscle
atrophy,
spasticity,
hyperreflexia,
paralysis.
Inflammation
plays
an
important
role
the
development
of
ALS,
associated
with
rapid
progression.
Current
observational
studies
indicate
thinning
cortical
thickness
patients
ALS
progression
cognitive
changes.
However,
effects
inflammatory
cytokines
on
are
unclear.
Here,
we
investigated
relationship
between
ALS.
We
evaluated
51
for
including
interleukin
(IL)-4,
interferon
(IFN)-α,
IL-1β,
IL-2,
IL-5,
IL-12,
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)-α,
IL-6,
IL-10,
IL-8,
IL-17,
IFN-γ
analyzed
correlation
these
indicators
functional
rating
scale-revised
(ALSFRS-R)
score
or
rate
(ΔFS
score).
Twenty-six
26
controls
were
studied
using
whole-cortex
analysis,
post-hoc
analyses
performed
to
examine
brain
ALSFRS-R
ΔFS
scores.
IL-4,
IFN-α,
IL-2
levels
significantly
correlated
scores,
level
was
After
controlling
age
sex,
group
had
thinner
cortexes
multiple
clusters
across
than
control
group.
Further
revealed
right
superior
temporal
lingual
gyrus
regions
inversely
There
significant
positive
cortex
level.
These
results
suggest
reduced
non-motor
areas.
Inflammatory
factors
(especially
IL-2)
thickness,
both
related
rate,
suggesting
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1004 - 1004
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
major
neurodegenerative
dementia,
with
its
complex
pathophysiology
challenging
current
treatments.
Recent
advancements
have
shifted
the
focus
from
traditionally
dominant
amyloid
hypothesis
toward
multifactorial
understanding
of
disease.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
while
amyloid-beta
(Aβ)
accumulation
central
to
AD,
it
may
not
be
primary
driver
but
rather
part
broader
pathogenic
process.
Novel
hypotheses
been
proposed,
including
role
tau
protein
abnormalities,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
and
chronic
neuroinflammation.
Additionally,
gut–brain
axis
epigenetic
modifications
gained
attention
as
potential
contributors
AD
progression.
The
limitations
existing
therapies
underscore
need
for
innovative
strategies.
This
study
explores
integration
machine
learning
(ML)
in
drug
discovery
accelerate
identification
novel
targets
candidates.
ML
offers
ability
navigate
AD’s
complexity,
enabling
rapid
analysis
extensive
datasets
optimizing
clinical
trial
design.
synergy
between
these
themes
presents
promising
future
more
effective
Acta Neuropathologica Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
Abstract
Multiple
lines
of
evidence
indicate
that
immune
signaling
can
impact
the
pathological
progression
in
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
including
amyloid
deposition,
tau
aggregation,
synaptic
pathology
and
neurodegenerative
trajectory.
In
earlier
studies,
we
reported
intracerebral
expression
anti-inflammatory
cytokines,
Interleukin-10
(Il10)
Interleukin-4
(Il4),
increased
β
(Aβ)
burden
TgCRND8
mice,
a
preclinical
model
AD-type
amyloidosis.
As
both
receptor
(IL10R)
(IL4R)
are
upregulated
an
age-progressive
manner
rodent
models
AD
specific
regions
human
brains,
hypothesized
decoy
strategy
specifically
targeting
Il10
Il4
could
have
disease-modifying
effect.
We
derivatized
ectodomains
mouse
Il10R
(sIl10R)
Il4R
(sIl4R)
into
corresponding
recombinant
solubilized
forms
delivered
these
intracranially
neonatal
mice
or
hippocampally
adult
with
pre-existing
Aβ
deposits.
AAV-mediated
sIl10R
sIl4R
robustly
attenuated
when
expressed
neonatally
while
hippocampus
injection
cohort,
AAV-sIl4R,
but
not
sIl10R,
reduced
burden.
had
opposing
effects
on
microglial
astrocyte
proliferation,
generally
reducing
gliosis.
RNAseq
analysis
showed
likely
acts
as
checkpoint
inhibitor
show
unexpected
impacts
genes
related
to
circadian
rhythm.
Notably,
neither
nor
altered
two
transgenic
models,
despite
robust
glial
proliferation.
Together,
data
reveal
mediated
physiological
beneficially
deposition
thus
represent
novel
immunomodulatory
approaches
for
therapy.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Late-life
cognitive
impairment
and
depression
frequently
co-occur
share
many
symptoms.
However,
the
specific
neural
clinical
factors
contributing
to
both
their
common
distinct
profiles
in
older
adults
remain
unclear.
We
investigated
resting-state
correlates
of
depressive
symptoms
(n
=
248
n
95)
using
clinical,
blood,
neuroimaging
data.
computed
a
connectivity
matrix
across
default
mode,
executive
control,
salience
networks.
Cross-validated
elastic
net
regression
identified
features
reflecting
function
These
were
validated
on
held-out
dataset.
discovered
that
white
matter
hyperintensities
nine
overlapping
nodes
spanning
all
three
networks
are
associated
with
symptoms,
including
left
amygdala,
hippocampus,
bilateral
ventral
tegmental
area.
Our
findings
reveal
intertwined
influencing
late
life,
offering
insights
into
shared
characteristics
potential
therapeutic
targets.
Resting-state
markers
decline
late-life
depression.
Symptom-associated
alterations
present
major
brain
interest,
salience,
control
Some
regions
interest
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 26, 2025
In
the
intricate
realm
of
interactions
between
hosts
and
pathogens,
Toll-like
receptors
(TLRs),
which
play
a
crucial
role
in
innate
immune
response,
possess
ability
to
identify
specific
molecular
signatures.
This
includes
components
originating
from
pathogens
such
as
SARS-CoV-2,
well
resulting
damage-associated
patterns
(DAMPs),
endogenous
molecules
released
after
cellular
damage.
A
developing
perspective
suggests
that
TLRs
central
neuroinflammation,
fundamental
factor
neurodegenerative
conditions
like
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD).
comprehensive
review
consolidates
current
research
investigating
potential
interplay
TLRs,
their
signaling
mechanisms,
processes
neurodegeneration
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection
with
an
aim
elucidate
involvement
long-term
neurological
complications
COVID-19
explore
targeting
means
implementing
intervention
strategies
for
prevention
or
treatment
COVID-19-associated
brain
outcomes.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: March 31, 2025
Abstract
Immune
mechanisms
play
a
fundamental
role
in
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
pathogenesis,
suggesting
that
approaches
which
target
immune
cells
and
immunologically
relevant
molecules
can
offer
therapeutic
opportunities
beyond
the
recently
approved
amyloid
beta
monoclonal
therapies.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
of
immunomodulatory
therapeutics
development,
including
their
preclinical
evidence
clinical
trial
results.
Along
with
detailing
processes
involved
AD
pathogenesis
highlighting
how
these
be
therapeutically
targeted
to
modify
progression,
summarize
knowledge
gained
from
previous
trials
immune-based
interventions,
series
recommendations
for
development
future
treat
AD.