Beyond Amyloid and Tau: The Critical Role of Microglia in Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 279 - 279
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
traditionally
viewed
through
the
lens
of
amyloid
cascade
hypothesis,
implicating
amyloid-beta
and
tau
protein
aggregates
as
main
pathological
culprits.
However,
burgeoning
research
points
to
brain’s
resident
immune
cells,
microglia,
critical
players
in
AD
pathogenesis,
progression,
potential
therapeutic
interventions.
This
review
examines
dynamic
roles
microglia
within
intricate
framework
AD.
We
detail
involvement
these
cells
neuroinflammation,
explaining
how
their
activation
response
fluctuations
may
influence
trajectory.
further
elucidate
complex
relationship
between
pathology.
study
highlights
dual
nature
which
contribute
both
aggregation
clearance
protein.
Moreover,
an
in-depth
analysis
interplay
unveils
significant,
yet
often
overlooked,
impact
this
interaction
on
neurodegeneration
Shifting
from
conventional
approaches,
we
assess
current
treatments
primarily
targeting
introduce
novel
strategies
that
involve
manipulating
microglial
functions.
These
innovative
methods
herald
a
paradigm
shift
management
Finally,
explore
field
precision
diagnosis
pursuit
robust
biomarkers.
underline
more
profound
comprehension
biology
could
enrich
essential
areas,
potentially
paving
way
for
accurate
diagnostic
tools
tailored
treatment
strategies.
In
conclusion,
expands
perspective
pathology
treatment,
drawing
attention
multifaceted
microglia.
As
continue
enhance
our
understanding
microglial-focused
interventions
emerge
promising
frontier
bolster
arsenal
fight
against
Language: Английский
Combination of tauroursodeoxycholic acid, co-enzyme Q10 and creatine demonstrates additive neuroprotective effects in in-vitro models of Parkinson’s disease
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
different
combinations
of
three
dietary
supplements
for
potential
additive
or
synergistic
effects
in
an
vitro
Parkinson’s
Disease
model.
The
complex
and
diverse
processes
leading
neurodegeneration
each
patient
with
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
cannot
be
effectively
addressed
by
single
medication.
Instead,
various
potentially
neuroprotective
agents
targeting
disease
mechanisms
simultaneously
may
show
improved
efficacy
slowing
the
progression
allowing
utilized
at
lower
doses
minimize
side
effects.
We
evaluated
four
possible
selected
supplements:
tauroursodeoxycholic
acid
(TUDCA),
co-enzyme
Q10
(CoQ10),
creatine,
chosen
their
on
targets
that
had
previously
shown
preclinical
models.
following
combinations:
(1)
TUDCA+CoQ10,
(2)
TUDCA+Creatine,
(3)
CoQ10
+
Creatine,
(4)
TUDCA+CoQ10
Creatine.
used
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell
(iPSC)
derived
human
dopaminergic
neurons
from
healthy
control,
as
well
microglial
cells,
effect
these
neuroinflammation.
neurofilament
heavy
chain,
tubulin
filament,
proinflammatory
cytokines
metrics.
have
identified
triple
combination
showed
protective
across
all
endpoints.
Indeed,
could
address
majority
known
pathways
neurodegeneration,
such
accumulation
misfolded
α
-synuclein,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
reactive
oxygen
species,
demonstrated
TUDCA,
CoQ10,
creatine
exerts
models
disease,
surpassing
compound
individually.
shows
strong
candidate
further
confirmatory
studies
clinical
trials
treatment
patients
with,
risk
for,
disease.
Language: Английский
Advances in induced pluripotent stem cell-based in vitro disease modeling for rare neurodegenerative disease: A narrative review
Seung‐Yeon Lee,
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et al.
Precision and Future Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 65 - 73
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Understanding
the
genetic
basis
and
pathomechanisms
underlying
dementia
arising
from
single-gene
mutations
is
crucial
to
expand
our
knowledge
in
field
of
research.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
summarize
results
existing
research
using
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
(iPSCs)
investigate
familial
Alzheimer’s
disease
caused
by
presenilin-1
(PSEN1),
presenilin-2
(PSEN2),
or
amyloid
precursor
protein
(APP)
genes.
We
further
review
iPSC
studies
leukodystrophies,
including
Cerebral
Autosomal
Dominant
Arteriopathy
with
Subcortical
Infarcts
Leukoencephalopathy
(CADASIL),
notch
receptor
3
(NOTCH3)
gene;
adult-onset
leukoencephalopathy
axonal
spheroids
pigmented
glia
(ALSP),
colony-stimulating
factor
1
(CSF1R)
gene.
systematically
advantages
necessity
iPSCs
elucidate
pathogenesis
neurodegenerative
diseases,
particularly
facilitate
modeling.
Furthermore,
introduce
applied
based
on
technology.
Through
aimed
help
mechanisms
which
causative
genes
induce
symptoms
would
contribute
development
effective
treatment
strategies.
Language: Английский
Irisin Attenuates Neuroinflammation Targeting the NLRP3 Inflammasome
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(23), P. 5623 - 5623
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Neuroinflammation
is
defined
as
an
immune
response
involving
various
cell
types,
particularly
microglia,
which
monitor
the
neuroimmune
axis.
Microglia
activate
in
two
distinct
ways:
M1,
pro-inflammatory
and
capable
of
inducing
phagocytosis
releasing
factors,
M2,
has
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Inflammasomes
are
large
protein
complexes
that
form
to
internal
danger
signals,
activating
caspase-1
leading
release
cytokines
such
interleukin
1β.
Irisin,
a
peptide
primarily
released
by
muscles
during
exercise,
was
examined
for
its
effects
on
BV2
microglial
cells
vitro.
Even
at
low
concentrations,
irisin
observed
influence
NLRP3
inflammasome,
showing
potential
neuroprotective
agent
after
stimulation
with
lipopolysaccharides
(LPSs).
Irisin
helped
maintain
microglia
their
typical
physiological
state
reduced
migratory
capacity.
also
increased
Arg-1
expression,
marker
M2
polarization,
while
downregulating
NLRP3,
Pycard,
caspase-1,
IL-1β,
CD14.
The
results
this
study
indicate
may
serve
crucial
mediator
neuroprotection,
thus
representing
innovative
tool
prevention
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Language: Английский