Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 17, 2020
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
the
most
common
neurodegenerative
movement
disorder,
characterized
by
prominent
degeneration
of
dopaminergic
neurons
in
substantia
nigra
and
aggregation
protein
alpha-synuclein
within
intraneuronal
inclusions
known
as
Lewy
bodies.
Ninety
percent
PD
cases
are
idiopathic
while
remaining
10%
associated
with
gene
mutations
that
affect
cellular
functions
ranging
from
kinase
activity
to
mitochondrial
quality
control,
hinting
at
a
multifactorial
process.
Mutations
LRRK2
SNCA
(the
coding
for
alpha-synuclein)
cause
monogenic
forms
autosomal
dominant
PD,
polymorphisms
either
also
increased
risk
PD.
Although
bodies
defining
neuropathological
feature
an
appreciable
subset
patients
present
clinical
phenotype
indistinguishable
but
lack
pathology
autopsy,
suggesting
LRRK2-mediated
may
occur
independently
aggregation.
Here,
we
examine
whether
alpha-synuclein,
mediators
neurodegeneration
exist
or
distinct
pathways.
Specifically,
review
evidence
preclinical
models
human
studies
examining
interactions
between
two
proteins.
Elucidating
degree
interplay
will
be
necessary
treatment
stratification
once
effective
targeted
disease-modifying
therapies
developed.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
117(9), P. 4971 - 4982
Published: Feb. 19, 2020
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
characterized
by
the
accumulation
of
misfolded
and
aggregated
α-synuclein
(α-syn)
into
intraneuronal
inclusions
named
Lewy
bodies
(LBs).
Although
it
widely
believed
that
α-syn
plays
a
central
role
in
pathogenesis
PD,
processes
govern
fibrillization
LB
formation
remain
poorly
understood.
In
this
work,
we
sought
to
dissect
spatiotemporal
events
involved
biogenesis
LBs
at
genetic,
molecular,
biochemical,
structural,
cellular
levels.
Toward
goal,
further
developed
seeding-based
model
generate
neuronal
reproduces
key
leading
formation,
including
seeding,
fibrillization,
recapitulate
many
organizational
features
bona
fide
LBs.
Using
an
integrative
omics,
biochemical
imaging
approach,
dissected
molecular
associated
with
different
stages
their
contribution
dysfunction
degeneration.
addition,
demonstrate
involves
complex
interplay
between
posttranslational
modifications,
interactions
aggregates
membranous
organelles,
mitochondria,
autophagosome,
endolysosome.
Finally,
show
process
rather
than
simply
fibril
one
major
drivers
neurodegeneration
through
disruption
functions
inducing
mitochondria
damage
deficits,
synaptic
dysfunctions.
We
believe
represents
powerful
platform
investigate
mechanisms
clearance
screen
evaluate
therapeutics
targeting
aggregation
formation.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
219(11)
Published: Aug. 14, 2020
Mitophagy
is
an
evolutionarily
conserved
process
involving
the
autophagic
targeting
and
clearance
of
mitochondria
destined
for
removal.
Recent
insights
into
complex
nature
overlapping
pathways
regulating
mitophagy
illustrate
mitophagy's
essential
role
in
maintaining
health
mitochondrial
network.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
studies
that
have
changed
way
understood,
from
initiation
through
lysosomal
degradation.
We
outline
numerous
mitophagic
receptors
triggers,
with
a
focus
on
basal
physiologically
relevant
cues,
offering
insight
why
they
lead
to
also
explore
how
maintains
homeostasis
at
organ
system
levels
loss
may
play
diverse
group
diseases,
including
cardiovascular,
metabolic,
neurodegenerative
diseases.
With
disrupted
affecting
such
wide
array
physiological
processes,
deeper
understanding
modulate
could
provide
avenues
therapies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
20(16), P. 3896 - 3896
Published: Aug. 9, 2019
Compelling
evidence
supports
a
tight
link
between
oxidative
stress
and
protein
aggregation
processes,
which
are
noticeably
involved
in
the
development
of
proteinopathies,
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
prion
disease.
The
literature
is
tremendously
rich
studies
that
establish
functional
both
revealing
can
be
either
causative,
or
consecutive,
to
aggregation.
Because
monitoring
highly
challenging
may
often
lead
artefactual
results,
cutting-edge
technical
tools
have
been
developed
recently
redox
field,
improving
ability
measure
perturbations
biological
systems.
This
review
aims
at
providing
an
update
previously
known
links
aggregation,
thereby
revisiting
long-established
relationship
processes.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 23, 2020
Alpha-synuclein
(α-syn)
is
localized
in
cellular
organelles
of
most
neurons,
but
many
its
physiological
functions
are
only
partially
understood.
α-syn
accumulation
associated
with
Parkinson's
disease,
dementia
Lewy
bodies
and
multiple
system
atrophy
as
well
others
synucleinopathies,
however,
the
exact
pathomechanisms
that
underlie
these
neurodegenerative
diseases
remain
elusive.
In
this
review,
we
describe
what
known
about
function
pathophysiological
changes
different
structures
organelles,
including
behavior
a
prion-like
protein.
We
summarize
current
knowledge
pathological
forms,
covering
effect
on
each
organelle,
aggregation
toxicity
model
systems,
special
interest
mitochondria
due
to
relevance
during
apoptotic
process
dopaminergic
neurons.
Moreover,
explore
exert
by
interacting
chromatin
remodeling
proteins
add
or
remove
histone
marks,
upregulates
own
expression
resume
impairment
induce
vesicular
traffic
endoplasmic
reticulum.
then
recapitulate
events
lead
Golgi
apparatus
fragmentation,
caused
presence
α-syn.
Finally,
report
recent
findings
α-syn,
indirectly
produced
endolysosomal
system.
conclusion,
important
steps
into
understanding
have
been
made
using
vivo
vitro
models,
time
right
start
integrating
observational
studies
mechanistic
models
interactions,
order
look
at
more
complete
picture
processes
underlying
α-synucleinopathies.
Translational Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: July 19, 2023
Abstract
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
motor
and
non-motor
symptoms.
More
than
200
years
after
its
first
clinical
description,
PD
remains
serious
affliction
that
affects
growing
proportion
of
the
population.
Prevailing
treatments
only
alleviate
symptoms;
there
still
neither
cure
targets
processes
nor
therapies
modify
course
disease.
Over
past
decades,
several
animal
models
have
been
developed
to
study
PD.
Although
no
model
precisely
recapitulates
pathology,
they
provide
valuable
information
contributes
our
understanding
limitations
treatment
options.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
different
available
for
research,
with
focus
on
those
induced
drugs,
neurotoxins,
pesticides,
genetic
alterations,
α-synuclein
inoculation,
viral
vector
injections.
We
highlight
their
characteristics
ability
reproduce
PD-like
phenotypes.
It
essential
realize
strengths
weaknesses
each
induction
technique
at
disposal
are
determined
research
question
being
asked.
Our
review,
therefore,
seeks
better
aid
researchers
ensuring
concrete
discernment
classical
novel
in
research.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 386 - 386
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
The
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
a
crucial
structure
that
maintains
brain
homeostasis
by
regulating
the
entry
of
molecules
and
cells
from
bloodstream
into
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Neurodegenerative
diseases
such
as
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
disease,
well
ischemic
stroke,
compromise
integrity
BBB.
This
leads
to
increased
permeability
infiltration
harmful
substances,
thereby
accelerating
neurodegeneration.
In
this
review,
we
explore
mechanisms
underlying
BBB
disruption,
including
oxidative
stress,
neuroinflammation,
vascular
dysfunction,
loss
tight
junction
integrity,
in
patients
with
neurodegenerative
diseases.
We
discuss
how
breakdown
contributes
neurotoxicity,
abnormal
accumulation
pathological
proteins,
all
which
exacerbate
neuronal
damage
facilitate
disease
progression.
Furthermore,
potential
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
preserving
or
restoring
function,
anti-inflammatory
treatments,
antioxidant
therapies,
approaches
enhance
integrity.
Given
role
neurodegeneration,
maintaining
its
represents
promising
approach
slow
prevent
progression
Acta Neuropathologica Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: April 7, 2020
Abstract
Parkinson’s
Disease
(PD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
with
no
cure.
Clinical
presentation
characterized
by
postural
instability,
resting
tremors,
and
gait
problems
that
result
from
loss
of
A9
dopaminergic
neurons
in
the
substantia
nigra
pars
compacta.
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
has
been
implicated
as
risk
factor
for
several
diseases,
but
strongest
evidence
linked
to
development
PD.
Mild
TBI
(mTBI),
most
common
defined
minimal,
if
any,
consciousness
absence
significant
observable
damage
tissue.
mTBI
responsible
56%
higher
developing
PD
U.S.
Veterans
increases
severity
injury.
While
mounting
human
studies
suggests
link
between
PD,
fundamental
questions
whether
nucleates
pathology
or
accelerates
vulnerable
populations
remains
unanswered.
Several
promising
lines
research
point
inflammation,
metabolic
dysregulation,
protein
accumulation
potential
mechanisms
through
which
can
initiate
accelerate
Amyloid
precursor
(APP),
alpha
synuclein
(α-syn),
hyper-phosphorylated
Tau,
TAR
DNA-binding
43
(TDP-43),
are
some
frequently
reported
proteins
upregulated
following
also
closely
Recently,
upregulation
Leucine
Rich
Repeat
Kinase
2
(LRRK2),
found
mice
TBI.
Subset
Rab
were
identified
biological
substrates
LRRK2,
extensively
late
onset
Inhibition
LRRK2
was
be
neuroprotective
models.
The
goal
this
review
survey
current
literature
concerning
mechanistic
overlap
particular
focus
on
aforementioned
proteins.
This
will
cover
application
rodent
models
further
our
understanding
relationship