Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. 1006 - 1012
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
is
a
very
disabling
disease
due
to
the
degeneration
of
motor
neurons.
Symptoms
include
muscle
weakness
and
atrophy,
spasticity,
progressive
paralysis.
Currently,
there
no
treatment
reverse
damage
neurons
cure
amyotrophic
sclerosis.
The
only
two
treatments
actually
approved,
riluzole
edaravone,
have
shown
mitigated
beneficial
effects.
difficulty
find
lies
in
complexity
multifaceted
pattern
pathogenesis.
Among
mechanisms,
abnormal
RNA
metabolism,
nucleocytoplasmic
transport
defects,
accumulation
unfolded
protein,
mitochondrial
dysfunction
would
fine
induce
oxidative
vice
versa.
A
potent
therapeutic
strategy
will
be
molecules
that
break
this
vicious
circle.
Sharpening
nuclear
factor
erythroid-2
related
2
signaling
may
fulfill
objective
since
has
multitarget
profile
controlling
antioxidant
defense,
functioning,
inflammation.
We
here
discuss
interest
developing
2-based
therapy
regard
pathophysiological
mechanisms
we
provide
general
overview
attempted
clinical
assays
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(6), P. 1211 - 1211
Published: March 8, 2025
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
a
group
of
that
share
common
features,
such
as
the
generation
misfolded
protein
deposits
and
increased
oxidative
stress.
Among
them,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS),
whose
pathogenesis
is
still
not
entirely
clear,
complex
neurodegenerative
disease
linked
both
to
gene
mutations
affecting
different
proteins,
superoxide
dismutase
1,
Tar
DNA
binding
43,
Chromosome
9
open
frame
72,
Fused
in
Sarcoma,
altered
iron
homeostasis,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
stress,
impaired
glutamate
metabolism.
The
purpose
this
review
highlight
molecular
targets
ALS
ferroptosis.
Indeed,
many
pathways
implicated
hallmarks
ferroptosis,
recently
discovered
type
iron-dependent
programmed
cell
death
characterized
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
lipid
peroxidation.
Iron
accumulation
results
dysfunction
levels
ROS,
peroxidation,
ferroptosis
triggers;
addition,
inhibition
Xc−
system
reduced
cystine
accumulation,
leading
excitotoxicity
GPx4
synthesis.
These
potential
involvement
ALS,
providing
new
biochemical
could
be
exploited
treatment
using
polyphenols.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Patients
with
Amyotrophic
Lateral
Sclerosis
(ALS)
exhibit
altered
patterns
of
respiratory
rate
and
heart
rhythm
that
are
directly
related
to
autonomic
nervous
system
(ANS)
activity.
This
study
aimed
analyze
the
role
ANS
in
function,
cognition,
functionality,
antioxidant
capacity
patients
ALS
through
a
predictive
model
assesses
mediating
activity
respiration.
quantitative,
observational,
analytical,
cross-sectional
clinical
was
conducted
using
sample
75
diagnosed
ALS.
activity,
were
also
measured.
Using
these
values,
structural
equation
developed
AMOS
V.23
software.
The
mediational
showed
increased
sympathetic
(SNS)
turn,
whereas
parasympathetic
respiration
very
weak
had
opposite
effect.
Furthermore,
SNS
function
which,
improved
functional
capacity,
power
ALS,
playing
role.
effect
observed
primarily
between
disability.
For
oxidative
stress,
high
effect,
such
greater
corresponded
capacity.
Additionally,
for
cognitive
moderate
direct
observed;
however,
it
greatly
enhanced
by
Finally,
differences
only
found
based
on
sex,
being
higher
men.
Oxygen,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 325 - 337
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Oxidative
stress,
characterized
by
an
imbalance
between
the
production
of
reactive
oxygen
species
and
body’s
antioxidant
defenses,
plays
important
role
in
pathogenesis
various
health
conditions,
including
cancer
neurological
disorders.
For
example,
excessive
ROS
can
lead
to
mutations,
genomic
instability,
uncontrolled
cell
proliferation
cancer.
In
disorders,
oxidative
stress
contributes
neuronal
damage,
inflammation,
progression
diseases
such
as
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s
diseases.
Adenosine,
a
nucleoside
involved
energy
transfer
signal
transduction,
is
crucial
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis.
Its
extends
modulating
stress.
Adenosine
receptors
are
implicated
physiological
processes
pathophysiology
The
interplay
adenosine
signaling
complex
critical.
modulate
responses,
providing
therapeutic
potential
for
conditions
where
key
player.
Understanding
this
connection
opens
up
avenues
novel
strategies
targeting
mitigate
damage.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 3128 - 3128
Published: Dec. 17, 2021
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
fatal
disease
related
to
upper
and
lower
motor
neurons
degeneration.
Although
the
environmental
genetic
causes
of
this
are
still
unclear,
some
factors
involved
in
ALS
onset
such
as
oxidative
stress
may
be
influenced
by
diet.
A
higher
risk
has
been
correlated
with
high
fat
glutamate
intake
β-methylamino-L-alanine.
On
contrary,
diet
based
on
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
compounds,
curcumin,
creatine,
coenzyme
Q10,
vitamin
E,
A,
C,
phytochemicals
could
reduce
ALS.
However,
data
controversial
there
discrepancy
among
different
studies
due
limited
number
samples
many
variables
that
involved.
In
addition,
an
improper
lead
altered
microbiota
consequently
metabolism
predispose
onset.
review
we
summarized
research
involve
aspects
epidemiology,
diet,
eating
behaviour,
microbiota,
metabolic
diseases.
Further
needed
better
comprehend
role
diseases
mechanisms
leading
progression.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 1471 - 1471
Published: Feb. 22, 2022
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
is
a
progressive
and
fatal
disease
that
causes
motoneurons
degeneration
functional
impairment
of
voluntary
muscles,
with
limited
poorly
efficient
therapies.
Alterations
in
the
Nrf2-ARE
pathway
are
associated
ALS
pathology
result
aberrant
oxidative
stress,
making
stimulation
Nrf2-mediated
antioxidant
response
promising
therapeutic
strategy
to
reduce
stress.
In
this
review,
we
first
introduce
involvement
Nrf2
pathogenesis
role
played
by
astrocytes
modulating
such
protective
pathway.
We
then
describe
currently
developed
activators
Nrf2,
used
both
preclinical
animal
models
clinical
studies,
taking
into
consideration
their
potentialities
as
well
possible
limitations
use.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(21), P. 11584 - 11584
Published: Oct. 27, 2021
Although
melatonin
is
an
astonishing
molecule,
it
possible
that
chemistry
will
help
in
the
discovery
of
new
compounds
derived
from
may
exceed
our
expectations
regarding
antioxidant
protection
and
perhaps
even
neuroprotection.
This
review
briefly
summarizes
significant
amount
data
gathered
to
date
multiple
health
benefits
related
compounds.
also
highlights
some
most
recent
directions
multifunctional
pharmaceuticals
intended
act
as
one-molecule
multiple-target
drugs
with
potential
use
multifactorial
diseases,
including
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Herein,
we
discuss
beneficial
activities
derivatives
reported
date,
addition
computational
strategies
rationally
design
by
functionalization
molecular
framework.
It
hoped
this
promote
more
investigations
on
subject
both
experimental
theoretical
perspectives.