Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
and
the
main
cause
of
dementia
among
elderly
worldwide.
Despite
intense
efforts
to
develop
drugs
for
preventing
treating
AD,
no
effective
therapies
are
available
as
yet,
posing
growing
burden
at
personal,
medical,
socioeconomic
levels.
AD
characterized
by
production
aggregation
amyloid
β
(Aβ)
peptides
derived
from
precursor
protein
(APP),
presence
hyperphosphorylated
microtubule-associated
Tau
(MAPT),
chronic
inflammation
leading
neuronal
loss.
Aβ
accumulation
responsible
histopathological
features
plaques,
neurofibrillary
tangles
(NFTs),
respectively.
However,
full
spectrum
molecular
factors
that
contribute
pathogenesis
not
known.
Noncoding
(nc)RNAs,
including
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
long
noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs),
regulate
gene
expression
transcriptional
posttranscriptional
levels
in
various
diseases,
serving
biomarkers
potential
therapeutic
targets.
There
rising
recognition
ncRNAs
have
been
implicated
both
onset
AD.
Here,
we
review
posttranscriptionally
pathways
discuss
interest
targeting
regulatory
therapeutically
combat
pathology.
WIREs
RNA
2018,
9:e1463.
doi:
10.1002/wrna.1463
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article
categorized
under:
Disease
Development
>
Disease.
Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
29(10), P. 787 - 803
Published: Sept. 6, 2019
Recently,
increasing
evidence
has
suggested
the
association
between
gut
dysbiosis
and
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
progression,
yet
role
of
microbiota
in
AD
pathogenesis
remains
obscure.
Herein,
we
provide
a
potential
mechanistic
link
neuroinflammation
progression.
Using
mouse
models,
discovered
that,
during
alteration
composition
leads
to
peripheral
accumulation
phenylalanine
isoleucine,
which
stimulates
differentiation
proliferation
pro-inflammatory
T
helper
1
(Th1)
cells.
The
brain-infiltrated
Th1
immune
cells
are
associated
with
M1
microglia
activation,
contributing
AD-associated
neuroinflammation.
Importantly,
elevation
isoleucine
concentrations
increase
cell
frequency
blood
were
also
observed
two
small
independent
cohorts
patients
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI)
due
AD.
Furthermore,
GV-971,
sodium
oligomannate
that
demonstrated
solid
consistent
cognition
improvement
phase
3
clinical
trial
China,
suppresses
phenylalanine/isoleucine
accumulation,
harnesses
reverses
impairment.
Together,
our
findings
highlight
dysbiosis-promoted
progression
suggest
novel
strategy
for
therapy
by
remodelling
microbiota.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
64(s1), P. S567 - S610
Published: June 12, 2018
The
amyloid-
oligomer
(AO)
hypothesis
was
introduced
in
1998.It
proposed
that
the
brain
damage
leading
to
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
instigated
by
soluble,
ligand-like
AOs.This
based
on
discovery
fibril-free
synthetic
preparations
of
AOs
were
potent
CNS
neurotoxins
rapidly
inhibited
long-term
potentiation
and,
with
time,
caused
selective
nerve
cell
death
(Lambert
et
al.,
1998).The
mechanism
attributed
disrupted
signaling
involving
tyrosine-protein
kinase
Fyn,
mediated
an
unknown
toxin
receptor.Over
4,000
articles
concerning
have
been
published
since
then,
including
more
than
400
reviews.AOs
shown
accumulate
AD-dependent
manner
human
and
animal
model
tissue
experimentally,
impair
learning
memory
instigate
major
facets
AD
neuropathology,
tau
pathology,
synapse
deterioration
loss,
inflammation,
oxidative
damage.As
reviewed
Hayden
Teplow
2013,
AO
"has
all
but
supplanted
amyloid
cascade."Despite
emerging
understanding
role
played
pathogenesis,
not
yet
received
clinical
attention
given
plaques,
which
at
core
attempts
therapeutics
diagnostics
are
no
longer
regarded
as
most
pathogenic
form
A.However,
if
momentum
research
continues,
particularly
efforts
elucidate
key
aspects
structure,
a
clear
path
successful
modifying
therapy
can
be
envisioned.Ensuring
lessons
learned
from
recent,
late-stage
failures
applied
appropriately
throughout
therapeutic
development
will
further
enable
likelihood
near-term.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 20, 2019
The
growing
body
of
evidence
indicating
the
heterogeneity
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
coupled
with
disappointing
clinical
studies
directed
at
a
fit-for-all
therapy,
suggest
that
development
single
magic
cure
suitable
for
all
cases
may
not
be
possible.
This
calls
shift
in
paradigm
where
targeted
treatment
is
developed
specific
AD
subpopulations
share
distinct
genetic
or
pathological
properties.
Apolipoprotein
E4
(apoE4),
most
prevalent
risk
factor
AD,
expressed
more
than
half
patients
and
thus
an
important
possible
therapeutic
target.
review
focuses
initially
on
effects
apoE4
as
well
corresponding
cellular
animal
models
suggested
molecular
mechanisms
which
mediate
them.
second
part
recent
apoE4-targeted
(from
APOE
gene
to
apoE
protein
its
interactors)
approaches
have
been
are
ready
translated
human.
Further,
issue
whether
due
loss
protective
function
gain
toxic
discussed
herein.
It
both
coexist,
certain
constituents
molecule
and/or
downstream
signaling
mediating
effect,
while
others
associated
function.
ApoE4
promising
target
remains
understudied.
Recent
now
paving
way
effective
apoE4-directed
approaches.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2017
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
behaviorally
identified
by
progressive
memory
impairment
and
pathologically
characterized
the
triad
of
β-amyloid
plaques,
neurofibrillary
tangles,
neurodegeneration.
Genetic
mutations
risk
factors
have
been
that
are
either
causal
or
modify
progression.
These
genetic
pathological
features
serve
as
basis
for
creation
validation
mouse
models
AD.
Efforts
made
in
past
quarter-century
produced
over
100
genetically
engineered
lines
recapitulate
some
aspects
AD
clinicopathology.
valuable
resources
understanding
interactions
contribute
to
cellular
reactions
engaged
response.
Here
we
focus
on
widely
used
stalwarts
field
recently
developed
bellwethers
future.
Rather
than
providing
a
summary
each
model,
endeavor
compare
contrast
approaches
employed
discuss
their
respective
advantages
limitations.
We
offer
critical
account
variables
which
may
inconsistent
findings
should
be
considered
when
choosing
model
interpreting
results.
hope
present
an
insightful
review
current
provide
practical
guide
selecting
best
matched
experimental
question
at
hand.