Polish Hyperbaric Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(2), P. 23 - 30
Published: June 1, 2023
Abstract
Trace
elements
are
essential
for
the
maintenance
of
homeostasis
body,
and
condition
proper
functioning
human
organism.
Micronutrients
influence
a
number
metabolic
processes
in
dermis
epidermis.
An
excess
or
deficiency
trace
may
represent
potential
threat
to
health
with
implications
skin
condition.
This
study
reviews
literature
on
effects
copper,
zinc
selenium
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
105(1), P. 441 - 491
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
In
the
past
decade,
evidence
for
numerous
roles
of
copper
(Cu)
in
mammalian
physiology
has
grown
exponentially.
The
discoveries
Cu
involvement
cell
signaling,
autophagy,
motility,
differentiation,
and
regulated
death
(cuproptosis)
have
markedly
extended
list
already
known
functions
Cu,
such
as
a
cofactor
essential
metabolic
enzymes,
protein
structural
component,
regulator
trafficking.
Novel
unexpected
transporting
proteins
enzymes
been
identified,
new
disorders
homeostasis
described.
Significant
progress
made
mechanistic
studies
two
classic
metabolism,
Menkes
disease
Wilson’s
disease,
which
paved
way
novel
approaches
to
their
treatment.
discovery
cuproptosis
role
metastatic
growth
increased
interest
targeting
homeostatic
pathways
treat
cancer.
this
review,
we
summarize
established
concepts
field
discuss
how
decade
expand
modify
these
concepts.
brain
metabolism
functional
speciation
recently
discovered
attracted
significant
attention
are
highlighted
review.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: July 9, 2024
The
pathophysiology
of
ALS
involves
many
signs
a
disruption
in
copper
homeostasis,
with
both
excess
free
levels
and
functional
deficiency
likely
occurring
simultaneously.
This
is
crucial,
as
important
physiological
functions
are
performed
by
cuproenzymes.
While
it
unsurprising
that
symptoms
related
to
deficiency,
resulting
vascular,
antioxidant
system
mitochondrial
oxidative
respiration
deficiencies,
there
also
toxicity
such
ROS
generation
enhanced
protein
aggregation.
We
discuss
how
plays
key
role
proteostasis
interacts
either
directly
or
indirectly
the
aggregate-prone
proteins
implicated
ALS,
TDP-43,
C9ORF72,
SOD1
FUS
well
effect
their
aggregation
on
homeostasis.
suggest
loss
cuproprotein
function
at
core
pathology,
condition
driven
combination
unbound
can
initiate
and/or
accelerate
could
trigger
positive
feedback
cycle
whereby
aggregates
other
chain
reaction
eventually
captures
elements
proteostatic
mechanisms
place
counteract
them.
end
result
an
abundance
aggregated
non-functional
cuproproteins
chaperones
alongside
depleted
intracellular
stores,
general
lack
cuproenzyme
function.
then
possible
aetiology
illustrate
strong
risk
factors
including
environmental
toxins
BMAA
heavy
metals
functionally
behave
promote
disturb
metabolism
drives
this
vicious
sporadic
ALS.
From
synthesis,
we
propose
restoration
balance
using
delivery
agents
chaperones/chaperone
mimetics,
perhaps
conjunction
neuroprotective
amino
acid
serine,
promising
strategy
treatment
incurable
disease.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Copper
is
a
vital
trace
element
in
human
physiology,
essential
for
the
synthesis
of
numerous
crucial
metabolic
enzymes
and
facilitation
various
biological
processes.
Regulation
copper
levels
within
narrow
range
imperative
maintaining
homeostasis.
Numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
significant
roles
homeostasis
cuproptosis
health
disease
pathogenesis.
However,
comprehensive
up-to-date
systematic
review
this
domain
remains
absent.
This
aims
to
consolidate
recent
advancements
understanding
disease,
focusing
on
underlying
mechanisms
potential
therapeutic
interventions.
Dysregulation
homeostasis,
manifesting
as
either
excess
or
deficiency,
implicated
etiology
diseases.
Cuproptosis,
recently
identified
form
cell
death,
characterized
by
intracellular
overload.
phenomenon
mediates
diverse
array
evolutionary
processes
organisms,
spanning
from
genetic
disorders,
liver
diseases,
neurodegenerative
cancers.
provides
summary
pathogenic
along
with
associated
targeted
agents.
Furthermore,
it
explores
future
research
directions
yield
treatment,
management,
prevention.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 1058 - 1068
Published: May 16, 2024
Copper
is
a
transition
metal
and
an
essential
element
for
the
organism,
as
alterations
in
its
homeostasis
leading
to
accumulation
or
deficiency
have
pathological
effects
several
organs,
including
central
nervous
system.
Central
copper
dysregulations
been
evidenced
two
genetic
disorders
characterized
by
mutations
copper-ATPases
ATP7A
ATP7B,
Menkes
disease
Wilson's
disease,
respectively,
also
multifactorial
neurological
such
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
multiple
sclerosis.
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
about
role
of
system
physiology
pathology,
reports
unbalances
levels
and/or
distribution
under
describes
relevant
animal
models
human
where
metabolism
genes
are
dysregulated,
discusses
therapeutic
approaches
modulating
availability.
Overall,
may
contribute
etiology
represent
targets
restore
tissue
homeostasis.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(8), P. 2245 - 2263
Published: July 29, 2024
Regulated
cell
death
(such
as
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
autophagy,
cuproptosis,
ferroptosis,
disulfidptosis)
involves
complex
signaling
pathways
and
molecular
effectors,
has
been
proven
to
be
an
important
regulatory
mechanism
for
regulating
neuronal
aging
death.
However,
excessive
activation
of
regulated
may
lead
the
progression
aging-related
diseases.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
in
understanding
seven
forms
age-related
Notably,
newly
identified
ferroptosis
cuproptosis
have
implicated
risk
cognitive
impairment
neurodegenerative
These
exacerbate
disease
by
promoting
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
pathological
protein
aggregation.
The
also
provides
overview
key
crosstalk
mechanisms
among
these
forms,
with
a
focus
on
disulfidptosis.
For
instance,
FDX1
directly
induces
copper
ion
valency
dihydrolipoamide
S-acetyltransferase
aggregation,
while
mediates
glutathione
peroxidase
4
degradation,
enhancing
sensitivity.
Additionally,
inhibiting
Xc-
transport
system
prevent
can
increase
disulfide
formation
shift
NADP
+
/NADPH
ratio,
transitioning
insights
help
uncover
potential
connections
novel
differentiate
them
from
traditional
mechanisms.
In
conclusion,
identifying
targets
their
points
various
aid
developing
specific
biomarkers
reverse
clock
treat
conditions.
Journal of Molecular Structure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1319, P. 139489 - 139489
Published: July 30, 2024
A
novel
benzil-based
probe
DBBQ
containing
two
julolidine
Schiff
base
arms
was
synthesized
and
demonstrated
for
its
highly
selective
sensitive
detection
of
Cu2+
ions
in
CH3CN:
HEPES
buffers
(3:2,
v/v,
pH=7.4).
Upon
the
addition
ions,
absorption
exhibited
remarkable
change
color
from
yellow
to
brown,
which
could
be
easily
observed
by
naked
eyes.
In
addition,
displayed
fluorescence
quenching
signal
over
a
wide
range
competitive
substances.
The
intensity
buffer
pH=7.4)
solution
showed
good
linear
response
relationship
0–2.5
μΜ
low
limit
0.41
μM.
binding
ratio
between
determined
1:1.
Probe
potentially
used
as
chemosensor
living
HepG2
cells.