International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 10826 - 10826
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
The
loss
of
one
the
two
copies
9
bp
tandem
repeat
sequence
(CCCCCTCTA)
located
in
small
non-coding
region
between
cytochrome
oxidase
II
(COII)
and
lysine
tRNA
genes
human
mtDNA
has
been
reported
to
be
polymorphic
Asian,
Oceanian
Sub-Saharan
African
populations,
but
it
rarely
observed
Europe.
In
this
study,
we
will
evaluate
possible
association
MIC9D
polymorphism
cognitive
disorders.
A
genetic
analysis
unrelated
Sicilian
patients
with
deficits
was
performed
identify
deletion
polymorphism.
found
six
patients,
whereas
variant
absent
control
individuals
without
deficits.
exhibited
more
complex
clinical
presentations;
particular,
all
had
neuromuscular
disorders
five
also
presented
behavioral
present
study
suggests
a
potential
impairment
concurrent
involvement.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 243 - 243
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
A
total
of
nine
TIDES
(pepTIDES
and
oligonucleoTIDES)
were
approved
by
the
FDA
during
2023.
The
four
oligonucleotides
are
indicated
for
various
types
disorders,
including
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
geographic
atrophy,
primary
hyperoxaluria
type
1,
polyneuropathy
hereditary
transthyretin-mediated
amyloidosis.
All
show
chemically
modified
structures
to
enhance
their
stability
therapeutic
effectiveness
as
antisense
or
aptamer
oligomers.
Some
them
demonstrate
conjugation
driving
ligands.
peptides
comprise
structures,
linear,
cyclic,
lipopeptides,
have
diverse
applications.
Interestingly,
has
granted
its
first
orphan
drug
designation
a
peptide-based
highly
selective
chemokine
antagonist.
Furthermore,
Rett
syndrome
found
first-ever
core
symptoms
treatment,
which
is
also
peptide-based.
Here,
we
analyze
in
2023
on
basis
chemical
structure,
medical
target,
mode
action,
administration
route,
common
adverse
effects.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 108 - 108
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
The
study
of
mitochondrial
dysfunction
has
become
increasingly
pivotal
in
elucidating
the
pathophysiology
various
cerebral
pathologies,
particularly
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Mitochondria
are
essential
for
cellular
energy
metabolism,
regulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
calcium
homeostasis,
and
execution
apoptotic
processes.
Disruptions
function,
driven
by
factors
such
as
oxidative
stress,
excitotoxicity,
altered
ion
balance,
lead
to
neuronal
death
contribute
cognitive
impairments
several
brain
diseases.
Mitochondrial
can
arise
from
genetic
mutations,
ischemic
events,
hypoxia,
other
environmental
factors.
This
article
highlights
critical
role
progression
diseases
discusses
need
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
attenuate
damage,
restore
enhance
neuroprotection.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
The
successful
approval
of
peptide-based
drugs
can
be
attributed
to
a
collaborative
effort
across
multiple
disciplines.
integration
novel
drug
design
and
synthesis
techniques,
display
library
technology,
delivery
systems,
bioengineering
advancements,
artificial
intelligence
have
significantly
expedited
the
development
groundbreaking
drugs,
effectively
addressing
obstacles
associated
with
their
character,
such
as
rapid
clearance
degradation,
necessitating
subcutaneous
injection
leading
increasing
patient
discomfort,
ultimately
advancing
translational
research
efforts.
Peptides
are
presently
employed
in
management
diagnosis
diverse
array
medical
conditions,
diabetes
mellitus,
weight
loss,
oncology,
rare
diseases,
additionally
garnering
interest
facilitating
targeted
platforms
advancement
vaccines.
This
paper
provides
an
overview
present
market
clinical
trial
progress
therapeutics,
platforms,
It
examines
key
areas
through
literature
analysis
emphasizes
structural
modification
principles
well
recent
advancements
screening,
design,
technologies.
accelerated
including
peptide-drug
complexes,
new
vaccines,
innovative
diagnostic
reagents,
has
potential
promote
era
precise
customization
disease
therapeutic
schedule.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
and
redox
dyshomeostasis
are
considered
crucial
factors
causally
linked
to
the
pathogenesis
of
Down
syndrome
(DS),
a
human
genetic
anomaly
currently
lacking
cure,
associated
with
neurodevelopmental
deficits
in
children
early
onset
symptoms
aging
adults.
Several
natural
plant-derived
polyphenolic
compounds,
known
for
their
neurostimulator,
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
activities,
have
been
proposed
as
dietary
supplements
manage
DS-linked
phenotypic
alterations.
However,
poor
bioavailability
rapid
metabolism
these
compounds
limited
conclusive
evidence
regarding
clinical
efficacy
individuals
DS.
Polydatin
(PLD),
glucoside
precursor
resveratrol
derived
from
Polygonum
cuspidatum,
is
instead
highly
bioavailable
resistant
enzymatic
oxidation.
PLD
supplementation
has
shown
many
therapeutic
efficacies
several
diseases
without
side
effects.
In
this
study,
we
used
fetal
trisomy
21
skin
fibroblasts
(DS-HSFs)
investigate,
mechanistic
point
view,
whether
could
prevent
or
counteract
critical
cellular
alterations
both
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
reactivates
mitochondrial
bioenergetics,
reduces
oxygen
radical
overproduction
prevents
oxidative
stress
(OS)-induced
senescence
DNA
damage
DS-HSF.
Notably,
identified
novel
mechanism
action
involving
chromosome-21-encoded
microRNA-155
(miR-155)
its
direct
target
genes
casitas
B-lineage
lymphoma
(CBL),
BAG
Cochaperone
5
(BAG5)
transcription
factor
A
(TFAM).
These
proteins
play
pivotal
roles
regulating
biogenesis
mitophagy.
Given
deregulation
miR-155/CBL
axis
also
implicated
acute
leukemias,
which
frequently
occur
DS,
emerges
promising
candidate
translational
application.
Its
ability
enhance
bioenergetics
address
DS-associated
highlights
potential.
npj Metabolic Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Fragile
X
Syndrome
(FXS)
is
the
most
prevalent
monogenetic
form
of
intellectual
disability
and
autism.
Recently,
dysregulation
insulin
signaling
(IS)
aberrations
in
mitochondrial
function
have
emerged
as
robust,
evolutionarily
conserved
components
FXS
pathophysiology.
However,
mechanisms
by
which
altered
IS
dysfunction
impact
behavior
context
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
show
that
normalization
improves
volume
flies
lack
expression
dfmr1
,
Drosophila
homolog
causal
gene
humans.
Further,
demonstrate
underlies
diminished
master
regulator
PGC-1α/Spargel
mutant
flies.
These
results
are
behaviorally
relevant,
pan-neuronal
augmentation
circadian
mutants.
Notably,
also
modulation
wild-type
phenocopies
defect.
Taken
together,
presented
herein
provide
a
mechanistic
link
between
both
pathogenesis
well
more
broadly
at
interface
metabolism
behavioral
output.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: May 9, 2024
Spinal
cord
injury
(SCI)
disrupts
nerve
pathways
and
affects
sensory,
motor,
autonomic
function.
There
is
currently
no
effective
treatment
for
SCI.
SCI
occurs
within
three
temporal
periods:
acute,
subacute,
chronic.
In
each
period
there
are
different
alterations
in
the
cells,
inflammatory
factors,
signaling
spinal
cord.
Many
biomaterials
have
been
investigated
of
SCI,
including
hydrogels
fiber
scaffolds,
some
progress
has
made
using
multiple
materials.
However,
limitations
when
individual
treatment,
these
can
be
significantly
improved
by
combining
treatments
with
stem
cells.
order
to
better
understand
investigate
new
strategies
its
several
combination
therapies
that
include
materials
combined
drugs,
cytokines,
etc.
summarized
current
review.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Trofinetide
is
the
first
drug
approved
by
FDA
to
treat
Rett
Syndrome
in
children
aged
2
years
or
above.
The
significantly
improved
syndrome
behavioral
scores
questionnaire
clinical
studies.
Although
further
research
needed
assess
potential
adverse
events,
Trofinetide's
notable
efficacy
signifies
a
significant
advancement
treatment,
offering
new
therapeutic
avenue
with
ameliorate
condition.
Molecular Autism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Defective
mitochondria
and
aberrant
brain
mitochondrial
bioenergetics
are
consistent
features
in
syndromic
intellectual
disability
disorders,
such
as
Rett
syndrome
(RTT),
a
rare
neurologic
disorder
that
severely
affects
mainly
females
carrying
mutations
the
X-linked
MECP2
gene.
A
pool
of
CB1
cannabinoid
receptors
(CB1R),
primary
receptor
subtype
endocannabinoid
system
brain,
is
located
on
membranes
(mtCB1R),
where
it
can
locally
regulate
energy
production,
synaptic
transmission
memory
abilities
through
inhibition
intra-mitochondrial
protein
kinase
(mtPKA).
In
present
study,
we
asked
whether
an
overactive
mtCB1R-mtPKA
signaling
might
underlie
alterations
RTT
its
modulation
by
systemic
administration
CB1R
inverse
agonist
rimonabant
improve
cognitive
defects
mice
modeling
RTT.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
203, P. 106726 - 106726
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
The
finely
tuned
regulation
of
mitochondria
activity
is
essential
for
proper
brain
development.
Fragile
X
Syndrome
(FXS),
the
leading
cause
inherited
intellectual
disability,
a
neurodevelopmental
disorder
in
which
mitochondrial
dysfunction
has
been
increasingly
implicated.
This
study
investigates
role
Glycogen
Synthase
Kinase
3β
(GSK3β)
FXS.
Several
studies
have
reported
dysregulation
GSK3β
FXS,
and
its
function
also
well
established.
However,
link
between
disrupted
FXS
remains
unexplored.
Utilizing
Fmr1
knockout
(KO)
mice
human
cell
lines
from
individuals
with
we
uncovered
developmental
window
where
dysregulated
disrupts
function.
Notably,
partial
inhibition
fibroblasts
young
rescues
observed
defects,
suggesting
that
targeting
early
stages
may
offer
therapeutic
benefits
this
condition.