Encyclopedia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 1681 - 1699
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
The
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
relies
on
precise
regulation
of
potassium
ion
(K+)
concentrations
to
maintain
physiology.
This
involves
complex
cellular
and
molecular
mechanisms
that
work
in
concert
regulate
both
intracellular
extracellular
K+
levels.
Inflammation,
a
key
physiological
response,
encompasses
series
cell-specific
events
leading
inflammasome
activation.
Perturbations
K+-sensitive
processes
can
result
either
chronic
or
uncontrolled
inflammation,
highlighting
the
intricate
relationship
between
homeostasis
inflammatory
signalling.
review
explores
targets
influence
have
been
implicated
cascades,
offering
potential
therapeutic
avenues
for
managing
inflammation.
We
examine
common
across
different
cell
types,
providing
comprehensive
overview
interplay
inflammation
CNS.
By
elucidating
these
mechanisms,
we
identify
leads
drug
discovery
programmes
aimed
at
modulating
responses.
Additionally,
highlight
consequences
targeting
individual
entities
purposes,
emphasizing
need
nuanced
approach
developing
anti-inflammatory
strategies.
considers
current
knowledge
within
CNS,
critical
insights
into
underpinnings
interventions.
Our
findings
underscore
importance
considering
development
targeted
therapies
conditions
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(11), P. 8129 - 8152
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
The
tauopathies
are
defined
by
pathological
tau
protein
aggregates
within
a
spectrum
of
clinically
heterogeneous
neurodegenerative
diseases.
primary
meet
the
definition
rare
diseases
in
United
States.
There
is
no
approved
treatment
for
tauopathies.
In
this
context,
designing
most
efficient
development
programs
to
translate
promising
targets
and
treatments
from
preclinical
studies
early-phase
clinical
trials
vital.
September
2022,
Rainwater
Charitable
Foundation
convened
an
international
expert
workshop
focused
on
translation
tauopathy
therapeutics
through
trials.
Our
report
recommends
framework
principled
drug
companion
lexicon
facilitate
communication
focusing
reproducibility
achieving
common
elements.
Topics
include
selection
targets,
drugs,
biomarkers,
participants,
study
designs.
maturation
pharmacodynamic
biomarkers
demonstrate
target
engagement
surrogate
disease
crucial
unmet
need.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Experts
provided
(discovery
trials).
"5
Rights"
(target,
drug,
biomarker,
trial).
Current
research
frontotemporal
degeneration,
progressive
supranuclear
palsy,
corticobasal
syndrome
includes
32
(37%
biologics)
Tau
being
tested
Alzheimer's
disease;
have
large
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 9, 2024
Cerebrovascular
diseases
and
their
sequalae,
such
as
ischemic
stroke,
chronic
cerebral
hypoperfusion,
vascular
dementia
are
significant
contributors
to
adult
disability
cognitive
impairment
in
the
modern
world.
Astrocytes
an
integral
part
of
neurovascular
unit
CNS
play
a
pivotal
role
homeostasis,
including
ionic
p
H
balance,
neurotransmission,
blood
flow,
metabolism.
respond
insults,
inflammation,
through
unique
molecular,
morphological,
functional
changes,
collectively
known
reactive
astrogliosis.
The
function
astrocytes
has
been
subject
debate.
Initially,
were
thought
primarily
supportive
maintaining
structure
nervous
system.
However,
recent
studies
suggest
that
may
have
both
beneficial
detrimental
effects.
For
example,
can
cause
oligodendrocyte
death
demyelination.
In
this
review,
we
will
summarize
(1)
roles
ion
transporter
cascade
astrogliosis,
(2)
related
dementias,
(3)
potential
therapeutic
approaches
for
dementing
disorders
targeting
astrocytes.
Understanding
relationship
between
cascade,
cerebrovascular
reveal
mechanisms
targets
development
therapies
brain
associated
with
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
relationship
between
hypertension
and
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
demonstrate
key
role
of
stroke
in
this
using
mediating
Mendelian
randomization.
AD,
a
neurodegenerative
characterized
by
memory
loss,
cognitive
impairment,
behavioral
abnormalities,
severely
affects
quality
life
patients.
Hypertension
is
an
important
risk
factor
for
AD.
However,
precise
mechanism
underlying
unclear.
To
we
used
mediated
randomization
method
screened
variables
AD
setting
instrumental
variables.
The
results
analysis
showed
that
stroke,
as
variable,
plays
causal
Specifically,
indirect
effect
value
obtained
multivariate
MR
was
54.9%.
implies
approximately
55%
owing
can
be
attributed
stroke.
suggest
increased
through
finding
not
only
sheds
light
on
but
also
indicates
novel
methods
prevention
treatment
By
identifying
critical
link
provides
insights
into
potential
interventions
could
mitigate
impact
help
develop
personalized
treatments
improve
patients
with
who
suffer
from
hypertension.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Water
serves
as
the
primary
substance
in
all
living
cells
and
is
an
essential
molecule
involved
numerous
biological
processes
critical
for
maintaining
homeostasis
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Disruptions
water
balance
can
occur
conditions
such
cerebral
edema,
where
fluid
accumulation
results
increased
intracranial
pressure
(ICP).
Aquaporins
(AQPs)
are
transmembrane
proteins
that
play
a
vital
role
rapid
transport
of
across
cell
membranes.
Various
subtypes
AQPs
(AQP1,
AQP3,
AQP4,
AQP5,
AQP6,
AQP7,
AQP8,
AQP9,
AQP11)
have
been
identified
brain
tissue.
This
review
summarizes
latest
advancements
our
understanding
regulating
edema.
Abundant
evidence
indicates
most
prevalent
AQP
CNS,
regulates
contributes
to
both
cytotoxic
vasogenic
suggesting
AQP4
may
serve
potential
therapeutic
target
Additionally,
some
studies
indicated
AQP1
plays
significant
formation
cerebrospinal
(CSF)
maintenance
steady-state
ICP.
However,
date,
these
findings
not
translated
into
clinical
practice.
There
urgent
need
develop
specific
inhibitors
activators
explore
benefits
modulating
functions
context
Neuropathology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Mid‐life
high
blood
pressure
(BP)
is
a
risk
factor
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
CERAD
amyloid
β
(Aβ)
plaques,
Braak
tau
neurofibrillary
tangles,
and
Thal
Aβ
plaque
location
are
major
scoring
systems
quantifying
neuropathological
features
of
AD.
We
examined
the
association
late‐life
systolic
BP
(SBP)
with
CERAD,
Braak,
in
National
Coordinating
Center
(NACC)
Neuropathology
Dataset.
Of
1978
participants
data
on
762
had
scores
0–1
(none
to
sparse)
1216
2–3
(moderate
frequent).
1947
411
stages
0–II
(normal
mild)
1536
III–VI
(moderately
very
severe).
2132
Thal,
438
phases
0–I,
428
II–III,
1266
IV–V.
Using
mean
last
four
SBP
before
death,
was
categorized
into
<120
(references),
120–139,
≥140
mmHg.
Age‐sex‐adjusted
ORs
(95%
CIs)
associated
mmHg
were
1.37
(1.03,
1.83,
P
=
0.03)
1.26
(0.89,
1.78,
0.20),
respectively.
Similar
observed
II–III
These
associations
essentially
remained
unchanged
after
additional
adjustment
APOE
Lewy
Body
pathology.
findings
suggest
that
higher
markers
presence
severity
Further
studies
larger
sample
sizes
necessary
confirm
findings.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
135(3), P. 237 - 249
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer's
disease
is
characterized
by
progressive
cognitive
decline,
and
behavioural
psychological
symptoms
of
dementia
are
common.
The
APOE
ε4
allele,
a
genetic
risk
factor,
significantly
increases
susceptibility
to
the
disease.
Despite
efforts
effectively
treat
disease,
only
seven
drugs
approved
for
its
treatment,
two
these
prevent
progression.
This
highlights
need
identify
new
pharmacological
options.
review
focuses
on
mimetic
peptides,
small
molecule
correctors
HAE‐4
antibodies
that
target
ApoE.
These
reduce
β‐amyloid‐induced
neurodegeneration
in
preclinical
models.
In
addition,
loop
diuretics
such
as
bumetanide
furosemide
show
potential
prevalence
humans,
antidepressants
imipramine
improve
function
individuals
diagnosed
with
Consistent
this,
both
classes
have
been
shown
exert
neuroprotective
effects
inhibiting
ApoE4‐catalysed
Aβ
aggregation
Moreover,
peroxisome
proliferator‐activated
receptor
ligands,
particularly
pioglitazone
rosiglitazone,
ApoE4‐induced
animal
However,
they
do
not
decline
allele
carriers.
Finally,
ApoE4
impairs
integrity
blood–brain
barrier
haemostasis.
On
this
basis,
modulation
promising
avenue
treatment
late‐onset
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(8), P. 5236 - 5246
Published: June 21, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Bumetanide,
a
loop
diuretic,
was
identified
as
candidate
drug
for
repurposing
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
based
on
its
effects
transcriptomic
apolipoprotein
E
signatures.
Cross‐sectional
analyses
of
electronic
health
records
suggest
that
bumetanide
is
associated
with
decreased
prevalence
AD;
however,
temporality
between
exposure
and
AD
development
has
not
been
established.
METHODS
We
evaluated
Medicare
claims
data
using
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
to
evaluate
the
association
time‐dependent
use
time
first
diagnosis
while
controlling
patient
characteristics.
Multiple
sensitivity
were
conducted
test
robustness
findings.
RESULTS
sampled
833,561
beneficiaries,
60.8%
female,
mean
(standard
deviation)
age
70.4
(12).
Bumetanide
significantly
risk
(hazard
ratio
1.05;
95%
confidence
interval,
0.99–1.10).
DISCUSSION
Using
nationwide
dataset
retrospective
cohort
study
design,
we
able
identify
effect
lowering
risk.
Highlights
(AD).
AD.
used
accounted
duration
use.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
199, P. 106611 - 106611
Published: July 18, 2024
Ultrastructural
studies
of
contusive
spinal
cord
injury
(SCI)
in
mammals
have
shown
that
the
most
prominent
acute
changes
white
matter
are
periaxonal
swelling
and
separation
myelin
away
from
their
axon,
axonal
swelling,
spheroid
formation.
However,
underlying
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
cause
functional
consequences
poorly
understood.
We
hypothesized
loss
connectivity
between
axo-myelinic
interface
impedes
neurological
recovery
by
disrupting
conduction
velocity,
glial
to
trophic
support
resulting
Utilizing
vivo
longitudinal
imaging
Thy1YFP+
axons
labeled
with
Nile
red,
we
reveal
significantly
increases
acutely
following
a
SCI
(T13,
30
kdyn,
IH
Impactor)
versus
baseline
recordings
(laminectomy
only)
often
precedes
In
addition,
using
determine
fate
myelinated
fibers
after
SCI,
show
∼73%
present
at
1
h
post
∼
51%
those
transition
spheroids
4
SCI.
Next,
assessed
whether
cation-chloride
cotransporters
within
internode
contributed
modulation
would
increase
sparing
improve
moderate
(T9,
50
kdyn).
Mechanistically,
activation
cotransporter
KCC2
did
not
survival,
but
chronic
tissue
sparing.
distinction,
NKKC1
antagonist
bumetanide
improved
recovery,
sparing,
part
through
preventing
disruption
interface.
Collectively,
these
data
novel
neuroprotective
target
prevent