International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(12), P. 6454 - 6454
Published: June 9, 2022
Excessive
accumulation
and
release
of
fatty
acids
(FAs)
in
adipose
non-adipose
tissue
are
characteristic
obesity
associated
with
the
leading
causes
death
worldwide.
Chronic
exposure
to
high
concentrations
FAs
such
as
palmitic
acid
(pal)
is
a
risk
factor
for
developing
different
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDs)
through
several
mechanisms.
In
brain,
astrocytic
dysregulation
plays
an
essential
role
detrimental
processes
like
metabolic
inflammatory
state,
oxidative
stress,
endoplasmic
reticulum
autophagy
impairment.
Evidence
shows
that
tibolone,
synthetic
steroid,
induces
neuroprotective
effects,
but
its
molecular
mechanisms
upon
pal
remain
largely
unknown.
Due
capacity
identifying
changes
whole
data-set
proteins
their
interaction
allowing
deeper
understanding,
we
used
proteomic
approach
on
normal
human
astrocytes
under
supraphysiological
levels
model
induce
cytotoxicity,
finding
expression
related
translation,
transport,
autophagy,
apoptosis.
Additionally,
tibolone
pre-treatment
showed
protective
effects
by
restoring
those
same
pal-altered
increasing
from
cell
survival
processes.
Interestingly,
ARF3
IPO7
were
identified
relevant
proteins,
presenting
weight
protein-protein
network
significant
differences
levels.
These
transport
translation
processes,
was
restored
tibolone.
This
work
suggests
damage
caused
simultaneously
involves
can
partially
revert,
making
interesting
further
research
understand
how
modulate
these
damages.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 183 - 183
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
and
Alzheimer’s
diseases
(AD)
represent
major
health
issues
that
have
reached
alarming
levels
in
the
last
decades.
Although
growing
evidence
demonstrates
AD
is
a
significant
comorbidity
of
T2D,
there
~1.4–2-fold
increase
risk
developing
among
T2D
patients,
involvement
possible
common
triggers
pathogenesis
these
two
remains
largely
unknown.
Of
note,
recent
mechanistic
insights
suggest
lipotoxicity
could
missing
ring
pathogenetic
mechanisms
linking
to
AD.
Indeed,
obesity,
which
represents
main
cause
lipotoxicity,
has
been
recognized
as
factor
for
both
pathological
conditions.
Lipotoxicity
can
lead
inflammation,
insulin
resistance,
oxidative
stress,
ceramide
amyloid
accumulation,
endoplasmic
reticulum
ferroptosis,
autophagy,
are
shared
biological
events
In
current
review,
we
try
provide
critical
comprehensive
view
molecular
pathways
activated
by
AD,
attempting
summarize
how
drive
future
research
open
way
new
therapeutic
perspectives.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 387 - 387
Published: Jan. 21, 2023
Protein
lipidation
is
a
common
post-translational
modification
of
proteins
that
plays
an
important
role
in
human
physiology
and
pathology.
One
form
protein
lipidation,
S-palmitoylation,
involves
the
addition
16-carbon
fatty
acid
(palmitate)
onto
proteins.
This
reversible
may
affect
regulation
trafficking
stability
membranes.
From
multiple
recent
experimental
studies,
picture
emerges
whereby
S-palmitoylation
ubiquitous
yet
discrete
molecular
switch
enabling
expansion
functions
subcellular
localization
minutes
to
hours.
Neural
tissue
particularly
rich
are
regulated
by
S-palmitoylation.
A
surge
novel
methods
detection
at
high
resolution
allowed
us
get
better
insights
into
roles
palmitoylation
brain
pathophysiology.
In
this
review,
we
specifically
discuss
work
devoted
understanding
impact
on
functional
changes
excitatory
inhibitory
synapses
associated
with
neuronal
activity
plasticity.
The
accumulated
evidence
also
implies
crucial
learning
memory,
disorders
impaired
cognitive
functions.
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(6), P. 881 - 895
Published: March 21, 2024
The
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
a
complex
and
dynamic
interface
that
regulates
the
exchange
of
molecules
cells
between
blood
central
nervous
system.
It
undergoes
structural
functional
changes
during
aging,
which
may
compromise
its
integrity
contribute
to
pathogenesis
neurodegenerative
diseases.
In
recent
years,
advances
in
microscopy
high-throughput
bioinformatics
have
allowed
more
in-depth
investigation
aging
mechanisms
BBB.
This
review
summarizes
age-related
alterations
BBB
structure
function
from
six
perspectives:
endothelial
cells,
astrocytes,
pericytes,
basement
membrane,
microglia
perivascular
macrophages,
fibroblasts,
ranging
molecular
level
human
multi-system
level.
These
basic
components
are
essential
for
proper
functioning
Recent
imaging
methods
were
also
reviewed.
Elucidation
age-associated
offer
insights
into
homeostasis
provide
effective
therapeutic
strategies
protect
it
aging.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 5482 - 5482
Published: May 17, 2024
The
metabolism
of
glucose
and
lipids
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
normal
homeostasis
body.
Although
is
main
energy
substrate,
its
absence,
lipid
becomes
primary
source
energy.
means
fatty
acid
oxidation
(FAO)
takes
place
mitochondrial
matrix
through
β-oxidation.
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
most
common
form
malignant
brain
tumor
(45.6%),
with
an
incidence
3.1
per
100,000.
metabolic
changes
found
GBM
cells
surrounding
microenvironment
are
associated
proliferation,
migration,
resistance
to
treatment.
Tumor
show
remodeling
use
glycolysis
at
expense
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS),
known
as
Warburg
effect.
Specialized
acids
(FAs)
transporters
such
FAT,
FABP,
or
FATP
from
overexpressed
contribute
absorption
storage
increased
amount
that
will
provide
sufficient
used
for
growth
invasion.
This
review
provides
overview
key
enzymes,
transporters,
regulatory
pathways
FAs
ketone
bodies
(KBs)
versus
cells,
highlighting
need
develop
new
therapeutic
strategies
improve
treatment
efficacy
patients
GBM.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 141 - 141
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
the
second
most
common
neurodegenerative
which
still
incurable.
Sea
cucumber-derived
compounds
have
been
reported
to
be
promising
candidate
drugs
for
treating
age-related
neurological
disorders.
The
present
study
evaluated
beneficial
effects
of
Holothuria
leucospilota
(H.
leucospilota)-derived
compound
3
isolated
from
ethyl
acetate
fraction
(HLEA-P3)
using
Caenorhabditis
elegans
PD
models.
HLEA-P3
(1
50
µg/mL)
restored
viability
dopaminergic
neurons.
Surprisingly,
5
and
25
µg/mL
improved
dopamine-dependent
behaviors,
reduced
oxidative
stress
prolonged
lifespan
worms
induced
by
neurotoxin
6-hydroxydopamine
(6-OHDA).
Additionally,
(5
decreased
α-synuclein
aggregation.
Particularly,
locomotion,
lipid
accumulation
extended
transgenic
C.
strain
NL5901.
Gene
expression
analysis
revealed
that
treatment
with
could
upregulate
genes
encoding
antioxidant
enzymes
(gst-4,
gst-10
gcs-1)
autophagic
mediators
(bec-1
atg-7)
downregulate
fatty
acid
desaturase
gene
(fat-5).
These
findings
explained
molecular
mechanism
HLEA-P3-mediated
protection
against
PD-like
pathologies.
chemical
characterization
elucidated
palmitic
acid.
Taken
together,
these
anti-Parkinson
H.
leucospilota-derived
in
6-OHDA
induced-
α-synuclein-based
models
might
useful
nutritional
therapy
PD.
International Journal of Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2023, P. 1 - 20
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Secondary
metabolites
are
hidden
gems
in
mushrooms.
Understanding
these
secondary
metabolites'
biological
and
pharmacological
effects
can
be
aided
by
identifying
them.
The
purpose
of
this
work
was
to
profile
the
mycochemical
components
extracts
Auricularia
auricula
judae,
Microporus
xanthopus,
Termitomyces
umkowaani,
Trametes
elegans,
versicolor
comprehend
their
capabilities.
Mushroom
samples
were
collected
from
Kenya's
Arabuko-Sokoke
Kakamega
National
Reserved
Forests
identified
using
morphological
molecular
techniques.
Chloroform,
70%
ethanol,
hot
water
solvents
used
extract
components.
Gas
chromatography
mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
analyze
chloroform,
all
species
examined.
A
total
51
compounds
isolated
classified
as
carboxylic
acids,
esters,
phenols,
fatty
alcohol,
epoxides,
aldehydes,
isoprenoid
lipids,
steroids.
Tetracosamethyl-cyclododecasiloxane
(18.90%),
oleic
acid
(72.90%),
phenol,
2,
6-bis
(1,
1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-,
methylcarbamate
(26.56%)
found
high
concentrations
A.
auricular
M.
T.
versicolor,
respectively.
Fatty
acids
make
up
majority
elegans
chloroform
umkowaani
ethanol
extract,
Particularly,
play
crucial
roles
anti-inflammatory,
hypocholesterolemic,
anticancer,
antibiofilm
formation
activities.
These
bioactive
elements
indicate
that
five
wild
mushrooms
may
reliable
sources
for
therapeutic
development.
Therefore,
additional
research
is
required
usefulness
chemicals
many
functional
areas
improve
present
understanding
macrofungi.
Frontiers in Systems Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Introduction
The
availability
of
large-scale
multi-omic
data
has
revolution-ized
the
study
cellular
machinery,
enabling
a
systematic
understanding
biological
processes.
However,
integration
these
datasets
into
Genome-Scale
Models
Metabolism
(GEMs)
re-mains
underexplored.
Existing
methods
often
link
transcriptome
and
proteome
independently
to
reaction
boundaries,
providing
models
with
estimated
maximum
rates
based
on
individual
datasets.
This
independent
approach,
however,
introduces
uncertainties
inaccuracies.
Methods
To
address
challenges,
we
applied
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)-based
approach
integrate
data.
method
facilitates
reconstruction
context-specific
grounded
in
multi-omics
data,
enhancing
their
relevance
predictive
capacity.
Results
Using
this
successfully
reconstructed
an
astrocyte
GEM
improved
prediction
capabilities
compared
state-of-the-art
available
literature.
Discussion
These
advancements
underscore
potential
inte-gration
refine
metabolic
modeling
its
critical
role
studying
neurodegeneration
developing
effective
therapies.