International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(24), P. 13269 - 13269
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Cognitive
impairment
is
a
core
feature
of
neurodevelopmental
(schizophrenia)
and
aging-associated
(mild
cognitive
Alzheimer’s
dementia)
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Limited
efficacy
current
pharmacological
treatments
warrants
further
search
for
new
targets
nootropic
interventions.
The
breakdown
myelin,
phospholipids
axonal
sheath
that
protects
the
conduction
nerve
impulse
between
neurons,
was
proposed
as
neuropathological
abnormality
precedes
promotes
deposition
amyloid-β
in
neuritic
plaques.
present
review
recent
literature
our
own
pre-
clinical
data
suggest
(for
first
time)
anthranilic
acid
(AA)-induced
activation
microglial-expressed
G-protein
coupled
receptor
(GPR109A)
inhibits
cytosolic
phospholipase
A2
(cPLA2),
an
enzyme
triggers
degradation
myelin
consequently
attenuates
impairment.
suggests
up-regulation
AA
formation
sex-specific
compensatory
(adaptive)
reaction
aimed
to
prevent/treat
AA–GPR109A–cPLA2–myelin–cognition
cascade
interventions,
e.g.,
administration
pegylated
kynureninase,
catalyzes
from
Kynurenine
(Kyn),
tryptophane
catabolite;
interferon-alpha;
central
peripheral
Kyn
aminotransferase
inhibitors
increase
availability
substrate
formation;
vagus
stimulation.
predicts
activity
exogenous
GPR109A
agonists
were
designed
underwent
trials
(unsuccessful)
anti-dyslipidemia
agents.
might
contribute
pathogenesis
Data
on
disorders
are
scarce,
needs
exploration
studies
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2244 - 2244
Published: July 12, 2024
Aging
is
the
most
prominent
risk
factor
for
neurodegeneration
occurrence.
The
common
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDs),
Alzheimer’s
(AD)
and
Parkinson’s
(PD)
diseases,
are
characterized
by
incidence
of
proteinopathy,
abnormal
activation
glial
cells,
oxidative
stress,
neuroinflammation,
impaired
autophagy
cellular
senescence
excessive
patient’s
age.
Moreover,
mitochondrial
disfunction,
epigenetic
alterations
neurogenesis
inhibition,
together
with
increased
blood–brain
barrier
permeability
gut
dysbiosis,
have
been
linked
to
ND
pathogenesis.
Since
NDs
still
lack
curative
treatment,
recent
research
has
sought
therapeutic
options
in
restoring
microbiota
supplementing
probiotic
bacteria-derived
metabolites
beneficial
action
host—so
called
postbiotics.
current
review
focuses
on
literature
explaining
mechanisms
involved
pathogenesis
addressing
impact
that
postbiotics
as
a
whole
mixture
particular
metabolites,
such
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
lactate,
polyamines,
polyphenols,
tryptophan
exopolysaccharides
bacterial
extracellular
vesicles,
ageing-associated
processes
underlying
also
discusses
issue
implementing
into
prophylaxis
therapy,
depicting
them
compounds
senescence-triggered
dysfunctions
worth
translating
from
bench
pharmaceutical
market
response
“silver
consumers”
demands.
International Journal of Tryptophan Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Introduction:
Limited
clinical
efficiency
of
current
medications
warrants
search
for
new
antipsychotic
agents.
Deorphanized
G-protein
coupled
receptor
(GPR)109A
has
not
attracted
much
attention
schizophrenia
researchers.
We
analyzed
literature
and
our
data
on
endogenous
agonists
GPR109A,
beta-hydroxybutyrate
(BHB),
anthranilic
(AA),
butyric
(BA),
nicotinic
(NA)
acids,
in
individuals
with
schizophrenia.
Data:
Sex
specific
differences:
plasma
AA
levels
were
27%
higher
female
than
male
patients
correlated
PANSS
before
6
weeks
antipsychotics
treatment
(
r
=
.625,
P
<
.019,
Spearman’s
test).
There
was
no
sex
differences
after
treatment.
inversely
(−.58,
.005)
scores
responders
to
(at
least,
50%
improvement)
but
nonresponders.
Preclinical
studies
suggested
effect
BHB
BA.
Clinical
observed
NA;
benzoate
sodium,
an
precursor;
interventions
associated
upregulation
(eg,
fasting
ketogenic
diets).
Discussion:
Upregulation
anti-inflammatory
neuroprotective
receptor,
inhibits
cytosolic
phospholipase
A2
(cPLA2),
enzyme
that
breakdown
myelin,
lipid-based
insulating
axonal
sheath
protects
promotes
nerve
conduction.
Brain
cPLA2
is
upregulated
subjects
at
high-risk
development
psychosis.
Lower
myelin
content
cognitive
decline
Therefore,
GPR109A
might
exert
via
suppression
cPLA2,
and,
consequently,
preservation
integrity.
Future
research
explore
effects
(1)
human
pegylated
kynureninase,
catalyzes
formation
from
kynurenine
(Kyn);
(2)
inhibitors
Kyn
conversion
into
kynurenic
acid,
example,
KYN5356,
already
impaired
3-hydroxykynurenine;
(3)
synthetic
GPR
109A
agonists,
MK-1903
SCH900271
GSK256073,
underwent
trials
as
anti-dyslipidemia
expression,
be
a
endophenotype
schizophrenia,
especially
impairment,
needs
thorough
assessment.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
Abstract
Dietary
prebiotic
oligosaccharides
are
common
in
people’s
diets;
however,
little
is
known
about
how
different
prebiotics
alter
the
enteric
epithelium
and
microbiome.
Here
we
show
two
structurally
oligosaccharides,
human
milk
(HMO)
mannanoligosaccharides
(MOS),
metabolism
of
colonic
epithelial
cells
Salmonella
enterica
sv.
Typhimurium
ways
specific
to
each
prebiotic.
Initially,
HMO
MOS
addition
decreased
S.
association
with
cells.
However,
gene
expression
analysis
revealed
significantly
induced
Specific
Pathogenicity
Island
(SPI)
1
2
treatment
opposed
increased
fimbriae
treatment.
genes
for
amino
acid
both
host
Typhimurium,
a
metabolic
shift
that
was
not
observed
treated
also
altered
respiration
be
more
closely
aligned
those
vivo
during
gut
inflammation,
which
colonization-type
HMO.
Alteration
virulence
found
dose
dependent,
indicating
some
dietary
substrates
likely
pathogens
change
their
potential
unanticipated
lead
multiple
outcomes
potentiate
or
attenuate
infections.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1559 - 1559
Published: April 29, 2025
Neurodegenerative
disorders
such
as
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
the
most
common
form
of
dementia,
represent
a
growing
global
health
crisis,
yet
current
treatment
strategies
remain
primarily
palliative.
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
neurodegeneration
through
complex
interactions
within
gut–brain
axis
largely
depends
on
gut
microbiota
and
its
metabolites.
This
review
explores
intricate
molecular
mechanisms
linking
dysbiosis
to
cognitive
decline,
emphasizing
impact
microbial
metabolites,
including
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
bile
acids,
tryptophan
neuroinflammation,
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
integrity,
amyloid-β
tau
pathology.
The
paper
highlights
major
microbiome
signatures
associated
with
disease,
detailing
their
metabolic
pathways
inflammatory
crosstalk.
Dietary
interventions
promise
in
modulating
composition,
potentially
mitigating
neurodegenerative
processes.
critically
examines
influence
dietary
patterns,
Mediterranean
Western
diets,
microbiota-mediated
neuroprotection.
Bioactive
compounds
like
prebiotics,
omega-3
polyphenols
exhibit
neuroprotective
effects
by
reducing
neuroinflammation.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
emerging
microbiome-based
therapeutic
strategies,
probiotics,
postbiotics,
fecal
transplantation
(FMT),
potential
for
slowing
progression.
Despite
these
advances,
several
knowledge
gaps
remain,
interindividual
variability
responses
need
large-scale,
longitudinal
studies.
study
proposes
an
integrative,
precision
medicine
approach,
incorporating
science
into
paradigms.
Ultimately,
cognizance
at
mechanistic
level
could
unlock
novel
avenues,
offering
non-invasive,
diet-based
strategy
managing
improving
health.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: April 24, 2025
The
serotonin
(5-hydroxytryptamine)
system
represents
a
crucial
neurotransmitter
network
that
regulates
mood,
behavior,
and
cognitive
functions,
playing
significant
role
in
the
pathogenesis
progression
of
depression.
Although
this
perspective
faces
challenges,
continues
to
exert
substantial
modulatory
effects
on
specific
aspects
psychological
functioning
actively
contributes
multiple
pathological
processes
depression
development.
Therefore,
review
systematically
integrates
interdisciplinary
research
advances
regarding
relationship
between
5-hydroxytryptamine
(5-HT)
By
focusing
core
biological
including
biosynthesis
metabolism,
SERT
gene
regulatory
networks,
protein
molecular
modifications,
it
aims
elucidate
how
5-HT
dysregulation
development
depression,
while
providing
novel
perspectives
therapeutic
targets
for
innovative
antidepressant
drug