Hormone and Metabolic Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
56(07), С. 482 - 488
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024
Abstract
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
widespread
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
progressive
memory
and
cognitive
decline,
posing
formidable
public
health
challenge.
This
review
explores
the
intricate
interplay
between
two
pivotal
players
in
AD
pathogenesis:
β-amyloid
(Aβ)
tau
protein.
While
amyloid
cascade
theory
has
long
dominated
research,
recent
developments
have
ignited
debates
about
its
centrality.
Aβ
plaques
NFTs
are
hallmark
pathologies
AD.
Aducanumab
lecanemab,
monoclonal
antibodies
targeting
Aβ,
been
approved,
albeit
amidst
controversy,
raising
questions
therapeutic
efficacy
of
Aβ-focused
interventions.
On
other
hand,
tau,
specifically
hyperphosphorylation,
disrupts
microtubule
stability
contributes
to
neuronal
dysfunction.
Various
post-translational
modifications
drive
aggregation
into
NFTs.
Emerging
treatments
such
as
GSK-3β
CDK5
inhibitors,
shown
promise
preclinical
clinical
studies.
Restoring
equilibrium
protein
kinases
phosphatases,
notably
phosphatase-2A
(PP2A),
promising
avenue
for
therapy,
primarily
regulated
phosphorylation
state.
Activation
tau-specific
phosphatases
offers
potential
mitigating
pathology.
The
evolving
landscape
drug
development
emphasizes
tau-centric
therapies
reevaluation
hypothesis.
Additionally,
exploring
role
neuroinflammation
interaction
with
pathology
present
research
directions.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
196, С. 106505 - 106505
Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2024
Alzheimer's
and
Parkinson's
diseases
are
two
of
the
most
frequent
neurological
diseases.
The
clinical
features
AD
memory
decline
cognitive
dysfunction,
while
PD
mainly
manifests
as
motor
dysfunction
such
limb
tremors,
muscle
rigidity
abnormalities,
slow
gait.
Abnormalities
in
cholesterol,
sphingolipid,
glycerophospholipid
metabolism
have
been
demonstrated
to
directly
exacerbate
progression
by
stimulating
Aβ
deposition
tau
protein
tangles.
Indirectly,
abnormal
lipids
can
increase
burden
on
brain
vasculature,
induce
insulin
resistance,
affect
structure
neuronal
cell
membranes.
Abnormal
lipid
leads
through
inducing
accumulation
α-syn,
mitochondria
endoplasmic
reticulum,
ferroptosis.
Great
progress
has
made
targeting
abnormalities
for
treatment
recent
years,
like
metformin,
insulin,
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptors
(PPARs)
agonists,
monoclonal
antibodies
apolipoprotein
E
(ApoE).
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
involvement
dysregulated
pathogenesis
PD,
application
Lipid
Monitoring,
emerging
regulatory
drug
targets.
A
better
understanding
lipidological
bases
may
pave
way
developing
effective
prevention
methods
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2025
Abstract
Cyclin
Dependent
Kinases
(CDKs)
are
closely
connected
to
the
regulation
of
cell
cycle
progression,
having
been
first
identified
as
kinases
able
drive
division.
In
reality,
human
genome
contains
20
different
CDKs,
which
can
be
divided
in
at
least
three
sub-family
with
functions,
mechanisms
regulation,
expression
patterns
and
subcellular
localization.
Most
these
play
fundamental
roles
normal
physiology
eucaryotic
cells;
therefore,
their
deregulation
is
associated
onset
and/or
progression
multiple
disease
including
but
not
limited
neoplastic
neurodegenerative
conditions.
Here,
we
describe
functions
categorized
into
main
functional
groups
they
classified,
highlighting
most
relevant
pathways
that
functions.
We
then
discuss
potential
CDKs
pathologies,
a
particular
focus
on
cancer,
have
extensively
studied
explored
therapeutic
targets.
Finally,
how
inhibitors
become
standard
therapies
selected
cancers
propose
novel
ways
investigation
export
targeting
from
cancer
other
chronic
diseases.
hope
effort
made
collecting
all
available
information
both
prominent
lesser-known
CDK
family
members
will
help
identify
develop
areas
research
improve
lives
patients
affected
by
debilitating
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
among
the
most
devastating
neurodegenerative
disorders
with
limited
treatment
options.
Emerging
evidence
points
to
involvement
of
lipid
dysregulation
in
development
AD.
Nevertheless,
precise
lipidomic
landscape
and
mechanistic
roles
lipids
pathology
remain
poorly
understood.
This
review
aims
highlight
significance
lipidomics
lipid-targeting
approaches
diagnosis
We
summarized
connection
between
human
brain
AD
at
both
genetic
species
levels.
briefly
introduced
technologies
discussed
potential
challenges
areas
future
advancements
field
for
research.
To
elucidate
central
role
converging
multiple
pathological
aspects
AD,
we
reviewed
current
knowledge
on
interplay
major
features,
including
amyloid
beta,
tau,
neuroinflammation.
Finally,
assessed
progresses
obstacles
lipid-based
therapeutics
proposed
strategies
leveraging
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(1), С. 709 - 727
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2023
Abstract
Aging,
tau
pathology,
and
chronic
inflammation
in
the
brain
play
crucial
roles
synaptic
loss,
neurodegeneration,
cognitive
decline
tauopathies,
including
Alzheimer's
disease.
Senescent
cells
accumulate
aging
brain,
accelerate
process,
promote
tauopathy
progression
through
their
abnormal
inflammatory
secretome
known
as
senescence‐associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP).
Tau
oligomers
(TauO)—the
most
neurotoxic
species—are
to
induce
senescence
SASP,
which
subsequently
neuropathology,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
dysfunction,
neuronal
death,
dysfunction.
TauO,
are
associated
with
heterogeneity
decline.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
driving
disease
remain
largely
unknown,
impeding
development
of
therapies
for
tauopathies.
Based
on
clinical
preclinical
evidence,
this
review
highlights
critical
role
TauO
neurodegeneration.
We
discuss
key
knowledge
gaps
potential
strategies
targeting
treat
Highlights
Senescence,
oligomeric
(TauO),
process
contributing
highlight
target
tauopathies
while
addressing
gaps.
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2024
Abstract
Background
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
one
of
the
most
burdening
diseases
century
with
no
disease-modifying
treatment
at
this
time.
Nonhuman
primates
(NHPs)
share
genetic,
anatomical,
and
physiological
similarities
humans,
making
them
ideal
model
animals
for
investigating
pathogenesis
AD
potential
therapies.
However,
use
NHPs
in
research
has
been
hindered
by
paucity
monkey
models
due
to
their
long
generation
time,
ethical
considerations,
technical
challenges
genetically
modifying
monkeys.
Methods
Here,
we
developed
an
AD-like
NHP
overexpressing
human
tau
bilateral
hippocampi
adult
rhesus
macaque
We
evaluated
pathological
features
these
monkeys
immunostaining,
Nissl
staining,
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
analysis,
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI),
positron
emission
tomography
(PET),
behavioural
tests.
Results
demonstrated
that
after
hippocampal
overexpression
protein,
displayed
multiple
AD,
including
3-repeat
(3R)/4-repeat
(4R)
accumulation,
hyperphosphorylation,
propagation,
neuronal
loss,
atrophy,
neuroinflammation,
Aβ
clearance
deficits,
blood
vessel
damage,
cognitive
decline.
More
interestingly,
accumulation
both
3R
4R
specific
but
not
found
rodents.
Conclusions
This
work
establishes
a
tau-induced
many
key
AD.
In
addition,
our
may
potentially
become
adopted
researchers
worldwide
since
it
can
be
generated
within
2
~
3
months
through
single
injection
AAVs
into
brains.
Hence,
facilitate
mechanistic
studies
therapeutic
treatments
CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(10)
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
characterized
by
progressive
cognitive
decline
and
neuronal
loss,
commonly
linked
to
amyloid-β
plaques,
neurofibrillary
tangles,
neuroinflammation.
Recent
research
highlights
the
gut
microbiota
as
a
key
player
in
modulating
neuroinflammation,
critical
pathological
feature
of
AD.
Understanding
role
this
process
essential
for
uncovering
new
therapeutic
avenues
gaining
deeper
insights
into
AD
pathogenesis.