Background:
Endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
is
a
significant
player
in
the
pathophysiology
of
various
neurodegenerative
and
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
Despite
established
link
between
ER
inflammatory
pathways,
there
remains
need
for
deeper
exploration
specific
cellular
mechanisms
underlying
stress-mediated
neuroinflammation.
Methods:
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
how
severity
can
impact
release
proinflammatory
cyto-kines
IL-6
IL-8
from
astrocytes
microglia,
comparing
effects
with
those
induced
by
well-known
immunostimulants
-
tumor
necrosis
factor
alpha
(TNF-α)
or
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
Results:
Mild
has
distinct
effect
on
cytokine
compared
more
intense
levels,
i.e.
diminished
production
was
accompanied
an
increase
level,
which
significantly
pronounced
than
microglia.
On
contrary,
prolonged
severe
inflammation
glial
cells,
leading
time-
concentration-dependent
buildup
pro-inflammatory
but
unlike
agents,
inducer
secretions
cells.
Conclusion:
The
differences
could
hold
importance
identifying
markers
as
potential
drug
targets
treatment
diseases
mood
disorders,
yet
it
requires
confirmation
complex
animal
studies.
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
The
accumulation
of
unfolded
or
misfolded
proteins
within
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
due
to
genetic
determinants
and
extrinsic
environmental
factors,
leads
stress
(ER
stress).
As
ER
ensues,
protein
response
(UPR),
comprising
three
signaling
pathways—inositol-requiring
enzyme
1,
kinase
R-like
kinase,
activating
transcription
factor
6
promptly
activates
enhance
ER’s
protein-folding
capacity
restore
homeostasis.
However,
prolonged
levels
propels
UPR
towards
cellular
demise
subsequent
inflammatory
cascade,
contributing
development
human
diseases,
including
cancer,
neurodegenerative
disorders,
diabetes.
Notably,
increased
expression
all
pathways
has
been
observed
in
these
pathologies,
reduction
molecule
correlates
with
decreased
proliferation
disease-associated
target
cells.
Consequently,
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
stress-related
interventions
have
attracted
significant
research
interest.
In
this
review,
we
elucidate
critical
role
metabolic,
offering
novel
approaches
for
conditions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 2381 - 2381
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
As
people
age,
their
risks
of
developing
degenerative
diseases
such
as
cancer,
diabetes,
Parkinson’s
Disease
(PD),
Alzheimer’s
(AD),
rheumatoid
arthritis,
and
osteoporosis
are
generally
increasing.
Millions
worldwide
suffer
from
these
they
age.
In
most
countries,
neurodegenerative
recognized
the
number
one
cause
afflicting
elderly.
Endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
has
been
suggested
to
be
associated
with
some
human
neurological
diseases,
PD
AD.
Melatonin,
a
neuroendocrine
hormone
mainly
synthesized
in
pineal
gland,
is
involved
pleiotropically
biological
functions,
including
control
circadian
rhythm,
immune
enhancement,
antioxidant,
anti-aging,
anti-tumor
effects.
Although
there
many
papers
on
prevention
or
suppression
by
melatonin,
very
few
about
effects
melatonin
ER
neurons
diseases.
This
paper
aims
summarize
present
reported
so
far,
focusing
its
related
stress.
Studies
have
shown
that
primary
target
molecule
for
CHOP,
PERK
GRP78/BiP
secondary
molecules.
Therefore,
crucial
protecting
treating
neurodegeneration
against
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 3951 - 3951
Published: April 2, 2024
The
accumulation
of
misfolded
and
aggregated
α-synuclein
can
trigger
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
the
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR),
leading
to
apoptotic
cell
death
in
patients
with
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD).
As
major
ER
chaperone,
glucose-regulated
78
(GRP78/BiP/HSPA5)
plays
a
key
role
UPR
regulation.
GRP78
overexpression
modulate
UPR,
block
apoptosis,
promote
survival
nigral
dopamine
neurons
rat
model
pathology.
Here,
we
explore
therapeutic
potential
intranasal
exogenous
for
preventing
or
slowing
PD-like
neurodegeneration
lactacystin-induced
model.
We
show
that
intranasally-administered
rapidly
enters
substantia
nigra
pars
compacta
(SNpc)
other
afflicted
brain
regions.
It
is
then
internalized
by
microglia,
development
neurodegenerative
process
nigrostriatal
system.
Lactacystin-induced
disturbances,
such
as
abnormal
phosphorylated
pS129-α-synuclein
activation
pro-apoptotic
GRP78/PERK/eIF2α/CHOP/caspase-3,9
signaling
pathway
are
substantially
reversed
upon
administration.
Moreover,
inhibits
both
microglia
production
proinflammatory
cytokines,
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
(TNF-α)
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
via
nuclear
factor
kappa-light-chain-enhancer
activated
B
cells
(NF-κB)
animals.
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory
may
inform
effective
agents
PD
synucleinopathies.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Epilepsy,
a
complex
neurological
condition
marked
by
recurring
seizures,
is
increasingly
recognized
for
its
intricate
relationship
with
mitochondria,
the
cellular
powerhouses
responsible
energy
production
and
calcium
regulation.
This
review
offers
an
in-depth
examination
of
interplay
between
epilepsy,
mitochondrial
function,
aging.
Many
factors
might
account
correlation
epilepsy
Mitochondria,
integral
to
dynamics
neuronal
excitability,
perform
critical
role
in
pathophysiology
epilepsy.
The
mechanisms
linking
mitochondria
are
multifaceted,
involving
dysfunction,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
dynamics.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
can
trigger
seizures
compromising
ATP
production,
increasing
glutamate
release,
altering
ion
channel
function.
ROS,
natural
byproducts
respiration,
contribute
oxidative
stress
neuroinflammation,
epileptogenesis.
govern
fusion
fission
processes,
influence
seizure
threshold
buffering,
impact
propagation.
Energy
demands
during
highlight
generation
maintaining
membrane
potential.
handling
dynamically
modulates
affecting
synaptic
transmission
action
potential
generation.
Dysregulated
hallmark
contributing
excitotoxicity.
Epigenetic
modifications
function
through
histone
modifications,
DNA
methylation,
non-coding
RNA
expression.
Potential
therapeutic
avenues
targeting
include
mitochondria-targeted
antioxidants,
ketogenic
diets,
metabolic
therapies.
concludes
outlining
future
directions
research,
emphasizing
integrative
approaches,
advancements
ethical
considerations.
Mitochondria
emerge
as
central
players
narrative
offering
profound
insights
this
challenging
disorder.
Journal of Neuroscience Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
101(10), P. 1611 - 1623
Published: June 19, 2023
Abstract
There
are
many
cellular
mechanisms
implicated
in
the
initiation
and
progression
of
neurodegenerative
disorders.
However,
age
accumulation
unwanted
products
a
common
theme
underlying
diseases
including
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
Niemann–Pick
type
C.
Autophagy
has
been
studied
extensively
these
various
genetic
risk
factors
have
disruption
autophagy
homoeostasis
as
major
pathogenic
mechanism.
is
essential
maintenance
neuronal
homeostasis,
their
postmitotic
nature
makes
them
particularly
susceptible
to
damage
caused
by
defective
or
misfolded
proteins,
disease‐prone
aggregates,
damaged
organelles.
Recently,
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER‐phagy)
identified
novel
mechanism
for
regulating
ER
morphology
response
stress.
As
generally
precipitated
stressors
such
protein
environmental
toxin
exposure
role
ER‐phagy
begun
be
investigated.
In
this
review
we
discuss
current
research
its
involvement
diseases.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
common
neurodegenerative
disorder
with
motor
symptoms,
which
caused
by
the
progressive
death
of
dopaminergic
(DA)
neurons
in
substantia
nigra
pars
compacta
(SNpc).
Accumulating
evidence
shows
that
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
occurring
SNpc
DA
an
early
event
development
PD.
ER
triggers
activation
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
to
reduce
and
restore
function.
However,
excessive
continuous
UPR
exacerbate
risk
neuron
through
crosstalk
other
PD
events.
Thus,
considered
promising
therapeutic
target
for
treatment
Various
strategies
targeting
modulation
signaling,
increase
ER’s
folding
ability,
enhancement
degradation
are
developed
alleviate
neuronal
models.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
pathological
role
update
improve
homeostasis
PD-related
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 8687 - 8687
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
is
a
significant
player
in
the
pathophysiology
of
various
neurodegenerative
and
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
Despite
established
link
between
ER
inflammatory
pathways,
there
remains
need
for
deeper
exploration
specific
cellular
mechanisms
underlying
stress-mediated
neuroinflammation.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
how
severity
(triggered
by
different
concentrations
tunicamycin)
can
impact
release
proinflammatory
cytokines
IL-6
IL-8
from
astrocytes
microglia,
comparing
effects
with
those
induced
well-known
immunostimulants—tumor
necrosis
factor
alpha
(TNF-α)
or
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
Mild
has
distinct
effect
on
cytokine
compared
more
intense
levels,
i.e.,
diminished
production
was
accompanied
an
increase
level,
which
significantly
pronounced
than
microglia.
On
contrary,
prolonged
severe
inflammation
glial
cells,
leading
time-
concentration-dependent
buildup
IL-6,
but
unlike
agents,
inducer
secretions
cells.
The
differences
could
hold
importance
identifying
markers
as
potential
drug
targets
treatment
diseases
mood
disorders,
yet
this
requires
confirmation
complex
animal
studies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(23), P. 14763 - 14763
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
Huntington's
disease
(HD)
is
a
lethal
neurodegenerative
disorder
without
efficient
therapeutic
options.
The
inefficient
translation
from
preclinical
and
clinical
research
into
use
mainly
attributed
to
the
lack
of
(i)
understanding
initiation,
progression,
involved
molecular
mechanisms;
(ii)
knowledge
possible
HD
target
space
general
data
awareness;
(iii)
detailed
characterizations
available
models;
(iv)
better
suitable
(v)
reliable
sensitive
biomarkers.
To
generate
robust
HD-like
symptoms
in
mouse
model,
neomycin
resistance
cassette
was
excised
zQ175
mice,
generating
new
line:
zQ175Δneo.
We
entirely
describe
dynamics
behavioral,
neuropathological,
immunohistological
changes
15-57
weeks
age.
Specifically,
zQ175Δneo
mice
showed
early
astrogliosis
15
weeks;
growth
retardation,
body
weight
loss,
anxiety-like
behaviors
29
motor
deficits
reduced
muscular
strength
36
finally
slight
microgliosis
at
57
Additionally,
we
collected
entire
bioactivity
network
small-molecule
modulators
multitarget
dataset
(HD_MDS).
Hereby,
uncovered
358
unique
compounds
addressing
over
80
different
pharmacological
targets
pathways.
Our
will
support
future
drug
discovery
approaches
may
serve
as
useful
assessment
platform
for
development
against
HD.