Dysfunctional mitochondria in age-related neurodegeneration: Utility of melatonin as an antioxidant treatment
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
101, P. 102480 - 102480
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Mitochondria
functionally
degrade
as
neurons
age.
Degenerative
changes
cause
inefficient
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS)
and
elevated
electron
leakage
from
the
transport
chain
(ETC)
promoting
increased
intramitochondrial
generation
of
damaging
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species
(ROS
RNS).
The
associated
progressive
accumulation
molecular
damage
causes
an
increasingly
rapid
decline
in
mitochondrial
physiology
contributing
to
aging.
Melatonin,
a
multifunctional
free
radical
scavenger
indirect
antioxidant,
is
synthesized
matrix
neurons.
Melatonin
reduces
ETC
elevates
ATP
production;
it
also
detoxifies
ROS/RNS
via
SIRT3/FOXO
pathway
upregulates
activities
superoxide
dismutase
2
glutathione
peroxidase.
influences
glucose
processing
by
In
neurogenerative
diseases,
often
adopt
Warburg-type
metabolism
which
excludes
pyruvate
mitochondria
causing
reduced
acetyl
coenzyme
A
production.
Acetyl
supports
citric
acid
cycle
OXPHOS.
Additionally,
required
co-substrate
for
arylalkylamine-N-acetyl
transferase,
rate
limits
melatonin
synthesis;
therefore,
production
diminished
cells
that
experience
making
more
vulnerable
stress.
Moreover,
endogenously
produced
diminishes
during
aging,
further
increasing
components.
More
normal
preserved
aging
with
supplementation.
Language: Английский
Melatonin mitigates UV-induced tumorigenesis and suppresses hearing function deterioration in Xpa-deficient mice
Journal of Dermatological Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Neuron-Glial2 (NG2) Cells: A Promising Target for Neuroinflammation-Related Neurodegeneration
Translational Research in Anatomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100395 - 100395
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
The Physiological Impact of Melatonin, Its Effect on the Course of Diseases and Their Therapy and the Effect of Magnetic Fields on Melatonin Secretion—Potential Common Pathways of Influence
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 929 - 929
Published: July 31, 2024
Melatonin
is
a
relic,
due
to
its
millions-of-years-old
presence
in
chemical
reactions,
found
evolutionarily
diverse
organisms.
It
has
multidirectional
biological
function.
controls
diurnal
rhythms,
redox
homeostasis,
intestinal
motor
functions,
mitochondrial
biogenesis
and
fetal
development
antioxidant
effects.
also
analgesic
therapeutic
The
purpose
of
this
paper
describe
the
role
melatonin
vital
processes
occurring
interaction
with
environment,
particular
reference
various
magnetic
fields
ubiquitous
life
animate
matter,
especially
radio
frequency/extra
low
frequency
(RF/ELF
EMF)
static
fields.
most
important
part
article
potential
effects
on
secretion
resulting
possible
health
some
cases
positively
amplifies
electromagnetic
signal,
intensifying
effects,
such
as
neurogenesis,
or
lowering
blood
pressure.
In
other
cases,
it
stimulus
that
inhibits
destruction
aggravation
lesions.
Sometimes,
however,
contrast
beneficial
therapy,
they
intensify
pathogenic
multiple
sclerosis
by
inflammatory
process.
Language: Английский
Relationship Between Melatonin Receptor Agonists and Parkinson's Disease
Yoshihiro Noguchi,
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Rikuto Masuda,
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Haruka Aizawa
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et al.
Journal of Pineal Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(5)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Parkinson's
disease
affects
millions
of
people
worldwide,
and
without
significant
progress
in
prevention
treatment,
its
incidence
prevalence
could
increase
by
more
than
30%
2030.
Researchers
have
focused
on
targeting
sleep
the
circadian
system
as
a
novel
treatment
strategy
for
disease.
This
study
investigated
association
between
melatonin
receptor
agonists
disease,
using
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
Adverse
Events
Reporting
System
(FAERS).
The
target
drugs
were
including
ramelteon,
tasimelteon,
agomelatine.
cases
defined
according
to
Medical
Dictionary
Regulatory
Activities
(MedDRA)
25.0;
Standardized
MedDRA
Query
(SMQ)
both
“narrow”
“broad”
preferred
terms
(PTs)
associated
with
(ramelteon,
agomelatine)
was
evaluated
reporting
odds
ratio.
Upon
analyzing
data
from
all
patients
registered
FAERS,
ramelteon
(ROR:
0.66,
95%
confidence
interval
[95%
CI]:
0.51–0.84)
tasimelteon
0.49,
CI:
0.38–0.62)
showed
negative
correlations
Conversely,
only
agomelatine
positively
correlated
2.63,
2.04–3.40).
These
results
suggest
that
among
agonists,
are
negatively
In
contrast,
shown
be
should
used
research
develop
fully
considering
limitations
spontaneous
system.
Language: Английский
Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 as targets for neuroprotection : from ferroptosis to Parkinson’s disease
Changyong Wang,
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Shanyu Lv,
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Zhao Hong-yan
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et al.
Neurological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Language: Английский
Protective Activity of Melatonin Combinations and Melatonin‐Based Hybrid Molecules in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Journal of Pineal Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(8)
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
identification
of
protective
agents
for
the
treatment
neurodegenerative
diseases
is
mainstay
therapeutic
goal
to
modify
disease
course
and
arrest
irreversible
disability
progression.
Pharmacological
therapies
synergistically
targeting
multiple
pathogenic
pathways,
including
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
inflammation,
are
prime
candidates
neuroprotection.
Combination
or
synergistic
therapy
with
melatonin,
whose
decline
correlates
altered
sleep/wake
cycle
impaired
glymphatic
“waste
clearance”
system
in
diseases,
has
a
great
potential
treat
inflammatory
states.
Despite
outcomes
observed
preclinical
studies,
mild
poor
were
clinical
settings,
suggesting
that
melatonin
combinations
promoting
actions
at
appropriate
doses
might
be
more
suitable
multifactorial
disorders.
In
this
review,
we
first
summarize
key
pathways
contributing
cell
protection
its
implication
Alzheimer's
(AD),
Parkinson's
(PD),
sclerosis
(MS).
We
remark
major
controversies
field,
mostly
generated
by
lack
common
consensus
optimal
dosing,
molecular
targets,
toxicity.
Then,
review
literature
investigating
efficacy
approved
investigational
neuroprotective
melatonin‐containing
hybrid
molecules,
both
vitro
animal
models
AD,
PD,
MS,
as
well
add‐on
settings.
highlight
rationale
such
focus
on
comparison
single‐agent
assays
which
an
additive
effect
been
achieved.
conclude
better
characterization
mechanisms
underlying
under
neuroinflammation
needs
tackled
advance
successful
translation
combination
melatonin‐based
molecules.
Language: Английский
Potentiality of Marine Microbial Metabolites in the Remedy of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Srijita Paul,
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Mouli Dey,
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Bishnupriya Roy
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et al.
Proceedings of the Zoological Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
77(3), P. 293 - 303
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Language: Английский
Transcriptome Sequencing-Based Screening of Key Melatonin-Related Genes in Ischemic Stroke
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(21), P. 11620 - 11620
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Ischemic
stroke
(IS)
is
a
complex
syndrome
of
neurological
deficits
due
to
stenosis
or
occlusion
the
carotid
and
vertebral
arteries
for
which
there
still
no
effective
treatment.
Melatonin,
hormone
secreted
by
pineal
gland,
has
multiple
biological
effects,
such
as
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
properties,
circadian
rhythm
regulation,
tissue
regeneration,
demonstrating
potential
applications
in
treatment
IS.
The
aim
this
study
was
investigate
key
melatonin-regulated
genes
associated
with
IS
using
transcriptome
sequencing
bioinformatics
analyses
explore
their
mechanisms
action
disease
process.
We
obtained
gene
expression
data
related
ischemic
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database
identified
candidate
machine
learning
algorithms.
then
assessed
predictive
power
these
PPI
network
analysis
diagnostic
models.
Finally,
series
enrichment
four
genes:
ADM,
PTGS2,
MMP9,
VCAN.
In
addition,
we
determined
mRNA
levels
an
rat
model
qPCR
found
that
all
were
significantly
upregulated
compared
control
group,
consistent
results
previous
analyses.
Meanwhile,
have
functions
regulating
vascular
tone,
participating
inflammatory
response,
influencing
remodeling,
cell
adhesion
proliferation,
playing
roles
pathogenesis
Therefore,
suggest
may
serve
prospective
biomarkers
help
predict
risk
developing
conclusion,
elucidates
first
time
role
melatonin
lays
foundation
in-depth
studies
on
pathophysiology
clinical
diagnosis
Language: Английский