Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
203, P. 107168 - 107168
Published: April 5, 2024
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
a
common
neurodegenerative
characterized
by
progressive
loss
of
dopaminergic
neurons
in
the
substantia
nigra
and
aggregation
alpha-synuclein
(α-syn).
The
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
has
previously
been
considered
as
an
immune-privileged
area.
However,
studies
have
shown
that
immune
responses
are
involved
PD.
major
histocompatibility
complex
(MHC)
presents
antigens
from
Antigen-presenting
cells(APCs)
to
T
lymphocytes,
will
be
induced.
MHCs
expressed
microglia,
astrocytes,
neurons.
Single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
MHC
related
risk
aggregated
α-syn
triggers
expression
activating
glia
cells.
CD4+
CD8+
lymphocytes
microglia
activation
detected
brains
PD
patients.
In
addiction
further
increase
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
permeability
cell
infiltration
Thus,
through
participating
inflammatory
responses.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 5914 - 5914
Published: March 21, 2023
Alpha-Synuclein
(α-Syn)
is
one
of
the
most
important
molecules
involved
in
pathogenesis
Parkinson’s
disease
and
related
disorders,
synucleinopathies,
but
also
several
other
neurodegenerative
disorders
with
a
more
elusive
role.
This
review
analyzes
activities
α-Syn,
different
conformational
states,
monomeric,
oligomeric
fibrils,
relation
to
neuronal
dysfunction.
The
damage
induced
by
α-Syn
various
conformers
will
be
analyzed
its
capacity
spread
intracellular
aggregation
seeds
prion-like
mechanism.
In
view
prominent
role
inflammation
virtually
all
activity
illustrated
considering
influence
on
glial
reactivity.
We
others
have
described
interaction
between
general
cerebral
dysfunctional
α-Syn.
Differences
microglia
astrocyte
activation
been
observed
when
vivo
presence
oligomers
has
combined
lasting
peripheral
inflammatory
effect.
reactivity
was
amplified,
while
astrocytes
were
damaged
double
stimulus,
opening
new
perspectives
for
control
synucleinopathies.
Starting
from
our
studies
experimental
models,
we
extended
perspective
find
useful
pointers
orient
future
research
potential
therapeutic
strategies
disorders.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abnormal
behavior
of
α-synuclein
and
prion
proteins
is
the
hallmark
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
illnesses,
respectively,
being
complex
neurological
disorders.
A
primary
cause
protein
aggregation,
brain
injury,
cognitive
loss
in
illnesses
misfolding
normal
cellular
(PrP
C
)
into
an
infectious
form
Sc
).
Aggregation
causes
disruptions
processes
(PD),
leading
to
dopamine-producing
neurons
motor
symptoms.
Alteration
composition
or
activity
gut
microbes
may
weaken
intestinal
barrier
make
it
possible
for
prions
go
from
brain.
The
gut-brain
axis
linked
neuroinflammation;
metabolites
produced
by
microbiota
affect
aggregation
α-synuclein,
regulate
inflammation
immunological
responses,
influence
course
neurotoxicity
proteins,
even
if
their
targets
are
distinct
proteins.
This
thorough
analysis
explores
interactions
that
exist
between
neurodegenerative
particularly
involvement
microbiota,
a
collection
bacteria,
archaea,
fungi,
viruses
etc.,
various
becoming
increasingly
recognized.
microbiome
influences
neuroinflammation,
neurotransmitter
synthesis,
mitochondrial
function,
integrity
through
axis,
which
contributes
development
progression
disease.
review
delves
molecular
mechanisms
underlie
these
relationships,
emphasizing
effects
microbial
such
as
bacterial
lipopolysaccharides
(LPS),
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
regulating
functioning.
Additionally,
looks
at
how
environmental
dietary
decisions
whether
they
could
be
risk
factors
illnesses.
study
concludes
highlighting
critical
role
plays
It
also
provides
promising
direction
future
research
treatment
approaches.
People
afflicted
difficult
ailments
find
hope
new
preventive
therapeutic
approaches
diseases
better
understood.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(16), P. 3585 - 3585
Published: Aug. 15, 2023
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
degenerative
condition
resulting
from
the
loss
of
dopaminergic
neurons.
This
neuronal
leads
to
motor
and
non-motor
neurological
symptoms.
Most
PD
cases
are
idiopathic,
no
cure
available.
Recently,
it
has
been
proposed
that
insulin
resistance
(IR)
could
be
central
factor
in
development.
IR
associated
with
neuropathological
features
like
α-synuclein
aggregation,
loss,
neuroinflammation,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
autophagy.
These
related
impaired
metabolism,
death,
aggravation
Moreover,
pharmacological
options
involve
signaling
improvement
non-dopaminergic
strategies
have
under
drugs
prevent
metabolic
pathways
involved
damage.
All
these
approaches
improve
outcomes.
Also,
new
biomarker
identification
may
allow
for
an
earlier
diagnosis
high-risk
individuals.
review
describes
main
implicated
development
involving
IR.
presents
several
therapeutic
directed
at
used
treatment.
The
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
neurodegenerative
enhance
diagnosis.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 340 - 340
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Parkinson’s
Disease
(PD)
is
a
common
neurodegenerative
disease
which
manifests
with
motor
features,
such
as
bradykinesia,
resting
tremor,
rigidity,
and
postural
instability.
Using
the
non-invasive
technique
of
saliva
collection,
we
designed
systematic
review
to
answer
question
“Are
salivary
biomarkers
reliable
for
diagnosis
Disease?”.
Following
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
30
studies
were
included
in
this
(according
PRISMA
statement
guidelines).
Mostly
proteins
reported
potential
saliva.
Based
on
meta-analysis,
PD
patients,
levels
total
alpha-synuclein
significantly
decreased,
those
oligomeric
increased.
Also,
according
pooled
AUC,
heme
oxygenase-1
demonstrated
significant
predictive
value
saliva-based
diagnosis.
In
conclusion,
some
biomarkers,
especially
alpha-synuclein,
can
be
altered
could
reliably
useful
early
differentiating
other
synucleopathies.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
Neurodegenerative
diseases,
particularly
Alzheimer's
disease
and
Parkinson's
disease,
present
formidable
challenges
in
modern
medicine
due
to
their
complex
pathologies
the
absence
of
curative
treatments.
Despite
advances
symptomatic
management,
early
diagnosis
remains
essential
for
mitigating
progression
improving
patient
outcomes.
Traditional
diagnostic
methods,
such
as
MRI,
PET,
cerebrospinal
fluid
biomarker
analysis,
are
often
inadequate
detection
these
diseases.
Emerging
porous
materials,
including
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
covalent–organic
(COFs),
MXene,
zeolites,
silicon,
offer
promising
new
approaches
neurodegenerative
These
characterized
by
highly
tunable
physicochemical
properties,
have
potential
capture
concentrate
disease‐specific
biomarkers
amyloid‐beta
(Aβ),
tau
protein,
alpha‐synuclein
(α‐Syn).
The
integration
materials
into
advanced
biosensors
real‐time
holds
promise
revolutionizing
neurodiagnostic,
enabling
non‐invasive,
sensitive,
specific
platforms.
Furthermore,
incorporation
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques
analysis
sensor
data
enhances
accuracy
allows
more
efficient
interpretation
profiles.
AI
ML
can
optimize
feature
selection,
improve
pattern
recognition,
facilitate
prediction
progression,
making
them
indispensable
tools
personalized
medicine.
This
review
explores
diagnostics,
emphasizing
design,
functionality,
synergistic
role
advancing
clinical
applications.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: March 27, 2025
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
characterized
by
protein
aggregation
and
overlapping
pathologies,
challenging
traditional
classifications
highlighting
shared
underlying
mechanisms.
Parkinson’s
disease
related
synucleinopathies,
including
Lewy
body
dementia
multiple
system
atrophy,
highlight
the
interplay
between
α-synuclein
tau,
two
key
proteins
implicated
in
these
disorders.
Recent
studies
reveal
that
tau
co-aggregate,
interact
synergistically,
propagate
via
prion-like
mechanisms,
exacerbating
neuronal
dysfunction.
This
review
examines
physiological
roles
pathological
transitions
of
α-synuclein,
emphasizing
their
microtubule
dynamics,
synaptic
regulation,
structural
heterogeneity
aggregates.
Evidence
from
post-mortem
brains,
transgenic
models,
proteomic
analyses
underscores
significance
soluble
oligomers
as
primary
neurotoxic
species
explores
diverse
molecular
composition
bodies
glial
cytoplasmic
inclusions.
The
co-localization
influenced
genetic
factors
post-translational
modifications,
offers
insights
into
mechanisms
across
synucleinopathies
tauopathies.
These
findings
advocate
for
integrated
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
cross-seeding
proteostatic
disruption
while
preserving
roles.
By
framing
neurodegeneration
a
collapse
networks
rather
than
isolated
proteinopathies,
this
work
proposes
paradigm
shift
toward
understanding
treating
complex
neurodegenerative