Human Molecular Genetics,
Год журнала:
2012,
Номер
21(23), С. 5131 - 5146
Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2012
The
purpose
of
our
study
was
to
determine
the
relationship
between
voltage-dependent
anion
channel
1
protein
(VDAC1)
and
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
phosphorylated
tau
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Using
brain
specimens
from
AD
patients,
control
subjects
6-,
12-
24-month-old
Aβ
precursor
(APP)
transgenic
mice,
we
studied
VDAC1
levels.
Further,
also
interaction
(monomers
oligomers)
tau,
using
cortical
issues
subjects,
APP,
APP/PS1
3XTg.AD
mice.
We
age-
VDAC1-linked,
mutant
APP/Aβ-induced
mitochondrial
dysfunction
APP
non-transgenic
wild-type
(WT)
found
progressively
increased
levels
tissues
brains
patients
with
AD,
relative
significantly
cerebral
cortices
age-matched
WT
Interestingly,
interacted
mice
These
observations
led
us
conclude
that
interacts
Aβ,
may
turn
block
pores,
leading
pathogenesis.
Based
on
current
observations,
propose
reduced
VDAC1,
reduce
abnormal
tau;
maintain
normal
pore
opening
closure,
ultimately
function,
mitochondria
supplying
ATP
nerve
terminals
boosting
synaptic
cognitive
function
AD.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Год журнала:
2017,
Номер
57(4), С. 1105 - 1121
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2017
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
devastating
neurodegenerative
disorder
without
cure.
Most
AD
cases
are
sporadic
where
age
represents
the
greatest
risk
factor.
Lack
of
understanding
mechanism
hinders
development
efficacious
therapeutic
approaches.
The
loss
synapses
in
affected
brain
regions
correlates
best
with
cognitive
impairment
patients
and
has
been
considered
as
early
that
precedes
neuronal
loss.
Oxidative
stress
recognized
contributing
factor
aging
progression
multiple
diseases
including
AD.
Increased
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
associated
age-
disease-dependent
mitochondrial
function,
altered
metal
homeostasis,
reduced
antioxidant
defense
directly
affect
synaptic
activity
neurotransmission
neurons
leading
to
dysfunction.
In
addition,
molecular
targets
by
ROS
include
nuclear
DNA,
lipids,
proteins,
calcium
dynamics
cellular
architecture,
receptor
trafficking
endocytosis,
energy
homeostasis.
Abnormal
metabolism
turn
could
accumulation
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
hyperphosphorylated
Tau
protein,
which
independently
exacerbate
dysfunction
production,
thereby
vicious
cycle.
While
mounting
evidence
implicates
etiology,
clinical
trials
therapies
have
not
produced
consistent
results.
this
review,
we
will
discuss
role
oxidative
AD,
innovative
strategies
evolved
based
on
better
complexity
mechanisms
dual
play
health
disease.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Май 29, 2020
Abstract
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
neurodegenerative
diseases,
characterized
by
impaired
cognitive
function
due
to
progressive
loss
neurons
in
brain.
Under
microscope,
neuronal
accumulation
abnormal
tau
proteins
and
amyloid
plaques
are
two
pathological
hallmarks
affected
brain
regions.
Although
detailed
mechanism
pathogenesis
AD
still
elusive,
a
large
body
evidence
suggests
that
damaged
mitochondria
likely
play
fundamental
roles
AD.
It
believed
healthy
pool
not
only
supports
activity
providing
enough
energy
supply
other
related
mitochondrial
functions
neurons,
but
also
guards
minimizing
oxidative
damage.
In
this
regard,
exploration
multitude
mechanisms
altered
constitutes
novel
promising
therapeutic
targets
for
disease.
review,
we
will
summarize
recent
progress
underscores
essential
role
dysfunction
discuss
underlying
with
focus
on
structural
functional
integrity
including
biogenesis
dynamics,
axonal
transport,
ER-mitochondria
interaction,
mitophagy
proteostasis.
Journal of Neurochemistry,
Год журнала:
2011,
Номер
120(3), С. 419 - 429
Опубликована: Ноя. 12, 2011
J.
Neurochem.
(2012)
120
,
419–429.
Abstract
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
a
prominent
feature
of
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
brain.
Our
prior
studies
demonstrated
reduced
mitochondrial
number
in
susceptible
hippocampal
neurons
the
brain
from
AD
patients
and
M17
cells
over‐expressing
familial
AD‐causing
amyloid
precursor
protein
(APP)
mutant
(APPswe).
In
current
study,
we
investigated
whether
alterations
biogenesis
contribute
to
abnormalities
AD.
regulated
by
peroxisome
proliferator
activator
receptor
gamma‐coactivator
1α
(PGC‐1α)‐nuclear
respiratory
factor
(NRF)‐mitochondrial
transcription
A
pathway.
Expression
levels
PGC‐1α,
NRF
1,
2,
were
significantly
decreased
both
tissues
APPswe
cells,
suggesting
biogenesis.
Indeed,
DNA/nuclear
DNA
ratio,
correlated
with
ATP
content,
cytochrome
C
oxidase
activity.
Importantly,
over‐expression
PGC‐1α
could
completely
rescue
while
knockdown
exacerbate
impaired
deficits
likely
involved
APPswe‐induced
deficits.
We
further
that
expression
p‐CREB
be
rescued
cAMP
dose‐dependent
manner,
which
inhibited
PKA
inhibitor
H89,
PKA/CREB
pathway
plays
critical
role
regulation
cells.
Overall,
this
study
contributes
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Год журнала:
2016,
Номер
57(4), С. 975 - 999
Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2016
Amyloid-beta
(Aβ)
and
hyperphosphorylated
tau
are
hallmark
lesions
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
However,
the
loss
synapses
dysfunctions
neurotransmission
more
directly
tied
to
severity.
The
role
these
in
pathoetiological
progression
remains
contested.
Biochemical,
cellular,
molecular,
pathological
studies
provided
several
lines
evidence
improved
our
understanding
how
Aβ
accumulation
may
harm
alter
neurotransmission.
In
vitro
suggests
that
have
both
direct
indirect
cytotoxic
effects
affect
neurotransmission,
axonal
transport,
signaling
cascades,
organelle
function,
immune
response
ways
lead
synaptic
neurotransmitter
release.
Observations
preclinical
models
autopsy
support
findings,
suggesting
while
pathoetiology
positive
elusive,
their
removal
reduce
severity
progression.
purpose
this
article
is
highlight
need
for
further
investigation
its
interactions
with
neurotransmitters
alike.