Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Май 14, 2025
Methamphetamine
(MA)
is
one
of
the
most
harmful
synthetic
drugs,
yet
mechanisms
underlying
its
addiction
and
relapse
remain
incompletely
understood.
This
study
investigates
how
cardiomyocyte-derived
exosomes
carrying
miRNAs
facilitate
heart-brain
crosstalk
contribute
to
MA
dependence.
A
conditioned
place
preference
(CPP)
model
dependence
was
established
in
rats.
High-throughput
sequencing
were
employed
identify
candidate
cardiac
brain
tissues.
Behavioral
assessments,
real-time
PCR,
nanoparticle
tracking
analysis,
vivo
imaging,
vitro
uptake
assays,
network
pharmacology,
dual-luciferase
reporter
assays
used
explore
role
induced
significant
CPP
miR-181a-5p
markedly
upregulated
tissue,
with
higher
levels
observed
exosomes.
In
biodistribution
showed
that
cross
blood-brain
barrier
accumulate
brain.
demonstrated
SH-SY5Y
cells
internalized
these
exosomes,
leading
increased
expression.
Tail
vein
injections
miR-181a-5p-enriched
enhanced
behavior
Network
pharmacology
revealed
108
potential
targets
miR-181a-5p,
enriched
processes
such
as
steroid
biosynthesis,
amide
metabolism,
apoptosis,
involving
pathways
related
endoplasmic
reticulum,
MAPK
signaling,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
Molecular
docking
identified
stable
interactions
between
12
targets,
including
HSP90B1,
TNF,
MAP2K1,
binding
3'-UTR
regions
targets.
Dual-luciferase
confirmed
negative
regulation
six
by
miR-181a-5p.
reveals
transport
facilitating
exacerbating
These
effects
are
mediated
through
key
providing
new
insights
into
molecular
therapeutic
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2022
It
has
been
noticed
in
recent
years
that
the
unfavorable
effects
of
gut
microbiota
could
exhaust
host
vigor
and
life,
yet
knowledge
theory
are
just
beginning
to
be
established.
Increasing
documentation
suggests
microbiota–gut–brain
axis
not
only
impacts
brain
cognition
psychiatric
symptoms
but
also
precipitates
neurodegenerative
diseases,
such
as
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
Parkinson’s
(PD),
multiple
sclerosis
(MS).
How
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB),
a
machinery
protecting
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
from
systemic
circulation,
allows
risky
factors
derived
translocated
into
seems
paradoxical.
For
unique
anatomical,
histological,
immunological
properties
underpinning
its
permeable
dynamics,
BBB
regarded
biomarker
associated
with
neural
pathogenesis.
The
permeability
mice
rats
caused
by
GM
dysbiosis
raises
question
how
metabolites
change
causes
pathophysiology
neuroinflammation
neurodegeneration
(NF&ND)
aging,
pivotal
multidisciplinary
field
tightly
immune
chronic
inflammation.
If
all,
microbiota-induced
inflammation
(GM-SCI)
mainly
refers
excessive
mucosal
immunity
dysregulation,
which
is
often
influenced
dietary
components
age,
produced
at
interface
intestinal
(IB)
or
exacerbated
after
IB
disruption,
initiates
various
common
diseases
along
dispersal
routes,
eventually
impairs
integrity
cause
NF&ND
aging.
To
illustrate
roles
affected
inflammatory
“leaky”
resulting
their
metabolites,
we
reviewed
selected
publications,
including
role
barrier,
influences
on
permeability,
NF&ND,
add
depth
bridging
inflammation,
plausible
mechanism
indispensable
for
corruption
was
highlighted;
namely,
maintenance
cues
cytokines,
may
help
understand
play
major
The
neurovascular
unit
(NVU)
is
composed
of
vascular
cells,
glial
and
neurons.
As
a
fundamental
functional
module
in
the
central
nervous
system,
NVU
maintains
homeostasis
microenvironment
integrity
blood-brain
barrier.
Disruption
interactions
among
its
components
are
involved
pathophysiology
synucleinopathies,
which
characterized
by
pathological
accumulation
α-synuclein.
Neuroinflammation
contributes
to
including
Parkinson's
disease,
multiple
system
atrophy,
dementia
with
Lewy
bodies.
This
review
aims
summarize
neuroinflammatory
response
cells
NVU.
We
also
neuroinflammation
context
cross-talk
between
pericytes,
microglia
astroglia.
Last,
we
discuss
how
α-synuclein
affects
influences
aggregation
spread
analyze
different
properties
synucleinopathies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(12), С. 6521 - 6521
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
Glutamate
is
the
main
excitatory
neurotransmitter
in
brain
wherein
it
controls
cognitive
functional
domains
and
mood.
Indeed,
areas
involved
memory
formation
consolidation
as
well
fear
emotional
processing,
such
hippocampus,
prefrontal
cortex,
amygdala,
are
predominantly
glutamatergic.
To
ensure
physiological
activity
of
brain,
glutamatergic
transmission
finely
tuned
at
synaptic
sites.
Disruption
mechanisms
responsible
for
glutamate
homeostasis
may
result
accumulation
excessive
levels,
which
turn
leads
to
increased
calcium
mitochondrial
abnormalities,
oxidative
stress,
eventually
cell
atrophy
death.
This
condition
known
glutamate-induced
excitotoxicity
considered
a
pathogenic
mechanism
several
diseases
central
nervous
system,
including
neurodevelopmental,
substance
abuse,
psychiatric
disorders.
On
other
hand,
these
disorders
share
neuroplasticity
impairments
areas,
accompanied
by
structural
remodeling
neurons.
In
current
narrative
review,
we
will
summarize
role
both
pathophysiology
therapeutic
interventions
neurodevelopmental
adult
mental
with
focus
on
autism
spectrum
disorders,
drugs
under
preclinical
clinical
development
treatment
different
that
dysfunctions.
Although
evidence
still
limited
more
studies
required,
regulation
attracting
attention
potential
crucial
target
control
diseases.
PLoS Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(7), С. e3002687 - e3002687
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
Reactive
astrocytes
are
associated
with
neuroinflammation
and
cognitive
decline
in
diverse
neuropathologies;
however,
the
underlying
mechanisms
unclear.
We
used
optogenetic
chemogenetic
tools
to
identify
crucial
roles
of
hippocampal
CA1
decline.
Our
results
showed
that
repeated
stimulation
induced
impairment
mice
decreased
synaptic
long-term
potentiation
(LTP),
which
was
accompanied
by
appearance
inflammatory
astrocytes.
Mechanistic
studies
conducted
using
knockout
animal
models
neuronal
cultures
lipocalin-2
(LCN2),
derived
from
reactive
astrocytes,
mediated
decreasing
LTP
through
reduction
NMDA
receptors.
Sustained
provided
similar
results.
Conversely,
these
phenomena
were
attenuated
a
metabolic
inhibitor
Fiber
photometry
GCaMP
revealed
high
level
astrocyte
activation
model.
findings
suggest
hippocampus
sufficient
required
induce
LCN2
release
modulation.
This
abnormal
glial–neuron
interaction
may
contribute
pathogenesis
disturbances
neuroinflammation-associated
brain
conditions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(19), С. 10535 - 10535
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Progress
made
by
the
medical
community
in
increasing
lifespans
comes
with
costs
of
incidence
and
prevalence
age-related
diseases,
neurodegenerative
ones
included.
Aging
is
associated
a
series
morphological
changes
at
tissue
cellular
levels
brain,
as
well
impairments
signaling
pathways
gene
transcription,
which
lead
to
synaptic
dysfunction
cognitive
decline.
Although
we
are
not
able
pinpoint
exact
differences
between
healthy
aging
neurodegeneration,
research
increasingly
highlights
involvement
neuroinflammation
chronic
systemic
inflammation
(inflammaging)
development
age-associated
via
pathogenic
cascades,
triggered
dysfunctions
circadian
clock,
gut
dysbiosis,
immunosenescence,
or
impaired
cholinergic
signaling.
In
addition,
gender
susceptibility
course
neurodegeneration
that
appear
be
mediated
glial
cells
emphasize
need
for
future
this
area
an
individualized
therapeutic
approach.
rejuvenation
still
its
very
early
infancy,
accumulated
knowledge
on
various
involved
promoting
senescence
opens
perspective
interfering
these
preventing
delaying
senescence.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025
Methamphetamine
(METH)
use
disorder
(MUD)
is
characterized
by
compulsive
drug-seeking
behavior
and
substantial
neurotoxicity,
posing
a
considerable
burden
on
individuals
society.
Traditionally
perceived
as
localized
central
nervous
system
disorder,
recent
preclinical
clinical
studies
have
elucidated
that
MUD
multifaceted
influenced
various
biological
systems,
particularly
the
immune
system.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
both
peripheral
responses
play
crucial
role
in
initiation
persistence
of
MUD.
Conceptualizing
it
systemic
process
prompts
significant
inquiries
regarding
mechanisms
communication
between
compartments.
Also,
whether
this
intercommunication
could
serve
diagnostic
biomarkers
or
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
begins
offering
an
overview
mechanistic
pertaining
to
neuroimmune
systems.
Finally,
future
directions
are
suggested
through
integration
innovative
technologies
multidimensional
data
promote
translation
basic
research
into
interventions.
Current Neuropharmacology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
21(10), С. 2020 - 2029
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2022
Abstract:
Neuroinflammation
is
a
common
feature
of
diverse
nervous
system
pathologies.
In
many
instances,
it
begins
at
an
early
stage
the
disease,
paving
way
for
further
exacerbations.
The
main
drivers
neuroinflammation
are
brain-resident
glial
cells,
such
as
microglia
and
astrocytes.
Microglia
primary
responders
to
any
insult
brain
parenchyma,
translating
signals
into
molecules.
These
molecules
derived
from
can
regulate
stimuli-dependent
reactivity
Once
activated,
astrocytes
in
turn,
control
phenotypes.
Recent
evidence
indicates
that
crosstalk
between
these
cells
plays
important
role
delaying
or
accelerating
overall
disease
progression.
To
date,
various
have
been
recognized
key
mediators
bidirectional
communication
current
review
aims
discuss
novel
identified
recently,
which
play
critical
interglial
crosstalk,
highlighting
their
therapeutic
potential.