Non-mutated human tau stimulates Alzheimer's disease-relevant neurodegeneration in a microglia-dependent manner
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2025
Abstract
The
accumulation
of
abnormal,
non-mutated
tau
protein
is
a
key
pathological
hallmark
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
Despite
its
strong
association
with
progression,
the
mechanisms
by
which
drives
neurodegeneration
in
brain
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
selectively
expressed
or
mutated
human
microtubule-associated
(
hMAPT
)
neurons
across
and
observed
hippocampus,
especially
associated
tau.
Single-nuclei
RNA
sequencing
confirmed
selective
loss
hippocampal
excitatory
wild-type
revealed
upregulation
neurodegeneration-related
pathways
affected
populations.
phosphorylated
was
accompanied
cellular
stress
reactive
gliosis
multiple
regions.
Notably,
lifelong
absence
microglia
significantly
differentially
influenced
extent
hippocampus
thalamus.
Therefore,
our
study
established
an
AD-relevant
tauopathy
mouse
model,
elucidated
both
neuron-intrinsic
neuron-extrinsic
responses,
highlighted
critical
complex
roles
modulating
tau-driven
neurodegeneration.
Язык: Английский
Mechanisms Linking Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Alzheimer’s Disease: Effects of Polyphenols and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(7), С. 1203 - 1203
Опубликована: Март 29, 2025
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
complex
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
progressive
cognitive
decline,
memory
loss,
and
behavioral
changes.
It
poses
significant
global
health
challenge.
AD
associated
with
the
accumulation
of
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
plaques
neurofibrillary
tangles
(NFTs)
in
brain,
along
chronic
inflammation,
dysfunctional
neurons,
synapse
loss.
While
prevalence
continues
to
rise,
current
FDA-approved
drugs
offer
only
limited
effectiveness.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
obesity,
insulin
resistance
(IR),
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
are
also
implicated
pathogenesis,
epidemiological
studies
animal
models
confirming
impact
IR
on
Aβ
accumulation,
high-fat
diets
exacerbating
accumulation.
Since
neuroinflammation
activated
involves
nuclear
factor
kappa-light-chain-enhancer
B
cell
(NF-κB)
pathway,
inhibition
NF-κB
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation
potential
therapeutic
strategies
AD.
Bioactive
compounds,
including
polyphenols
(resveratrol,
epigallocatechin-3-gallate,
curcumin,
quercetin),
omega-3
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids,
show
promising
results
clinical
trials
for
reducing
levels,
improving
cognition
modulating
signaling
pathways
This
review
explores
interplay
between
IR,
pathology,
emphasizing
dietary
compounds
their
role
oxidative
stress,
as
viable
prevention
treatment.
By
integrating
findings,
observational
studies,
trials,
this
aims
provide
comprehensive
understating
how
metabolic
dysfunctions
bioactive
influence
progression.
Язык: Английский
Distinct factors drive the progression of tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease
Fundamental Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
In Vivo Seeding of Amyloid-β Protein and Implications in Modeling Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology
Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(4), С. 571 - 571
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
extracellular
plaques
containing
amyloid
β-protein
(Aβ)
and
intracellular
neurofibrillary
tangles
formed
tau.
Cerebral
Aβ
accumulation
initiates
noxious
cascade
that
leads
to
irreversible
neuronal
degeneration
memory
impairment
in
older
adults.
Recent
advances
seeding
studies
offer
promising
avenue
for
exploring
the
mechanisms
underlying
deposition
complex
pathological
features
of
AD.
However,
extent
which
inoculated
seeds
can
induce
reproducible
reliable
manifestations
remains
unclear
due
significant
variability
across
studies.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
several
factors
contribute
induction
or
acceleration
consequent
pathologies.
Specifically,
focus
on
diversity
host
animals,
sources
recipe
seeds,
inoculating
strategies.
By
integrating
these
key
aspects,
review
aims
comprehensive
perspective
AD
provide
guidance
modeling
pathogenesis
through
exogenous
introduction
seeds.
Язык: Английский