International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(13), С. 11196 - 11196
Опубликована: Июль 7, 2023
Central
nervous
system
(CNS)
barrier
impairment
has
been
reported
in
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS),
highlighting
its
potential
significance
the
disease.
In
this
context,
we
aim
to
shed
light
on
involvement
disease,
by
determining
albumin
quotient
(QAlb)
at
time
of
diagnosis
ALS
a
large
cohort
patients.
Patients
from
university
hospital
Tours
(n
=
307)
were
included
monocentric,
retrospective
study.
total,
92
patients
(30%)
had
elevated
QAlb
levels.
This
percentage
was
higher
males
(43%)
than
females
(15%).
Interestingly,
not
associated
with
age
onset,
sampling
or
diagnostic
delay.
However,
found
an
association
functional
rating
scale-revised
(ALSFRS-r)
but
significant
only
males.
The
levels
linked
presence
pathogenic
mutation.
Finally,
performed
multivariate
survival
analysis
and
that
significantly
male
(HR
2.3,
95%
CI
1.2-4.3,
p
0.009).
A
longitudinal
evaluation
markers
impairment,
combination
inflammatory
biomarkers,
could
give
insight
into
CNS
pathogenesis
gender
difference
might
guide
development
new
drugs
help
personalise
treatment
ALS.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
Abstract
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
fatal
neurodegenerative
disease
characterized
by
the
loss
of
upper
and
lower
motor
neurons.
Presently,
three
FDA-approved
drugs
are
available
to
help
slow
functional
decline
for
patients
with
ALS,
but
no
cure
yet
exists.
With
an
average
life
expectancy
only
two
five
years
after
diagnosis,
there
clear
need
biomarkers
improve
care
ALS
expedite
treatment
development.
Here,
we
provide
review
efforts
made
towards
identifying
diagnostic,
prognostic,
susceptibility/risk,
response
fluid
intent
facilitate
more
rapid
accurate
better
predict
prognosis,
clinical
trial
design,
inform
interpretation
results.
Over
course
20
+
years,
several
promising
biomarker
candidates
have
emerged.
These
will
be
discussed,
as
exciting
new
strategies
being
explored
discovery
Brain,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
146(9), С. 3770 - 3782
Опубликована: Март 6, 2023
Abstract
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
is
a
fatal
and
incurable
neurodegenerative
disease
that
mainly
affects
the
neurons
of
motor
system.
Despite
increasing
understanding
its
genetic
components,
their
biological
meanings
are
still
poorly
understood.
Indeed,
it
not
clear
to
which
extent
pathological
features
associated
with
amyotrophic
commonly
shared
by
different
genes
causally
linked
this
disorder.
To
address
point,
we
combined
multiomics
analysis
covering
transcriptional,
epigenetic
mutational
aspects
heterogenous
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
C9orf72-,
TARDBP-,
SOD1-
FUS-mutant
as
well
datasets
from
patients’
biopsies.
We
identified
common
signature,
converging
towards
increased
stress
synaptic
abnormalities,
reflects
unifying
transcriptional
program
in
despite
specific
profiles
due
underlying
pathogenic
gene.
In
addition,
whole
genome
bisulphite
sequencing
altered
gene
expression
observed
mutant
cells
methylation
profile,
highlighting
deep
alterations
part
abnormal
signatures
sclerosis.
then
applied
multi-layer
machine-learning
integrate
publicly
available
blood
spinal
cord
transcriptomes
found
statistically
significant
correlation
between
top
predictor
sets,
were
significantly
enriched
toll-like
receptor
signalling.
Notably,
overrepresentation
term
also
correlated
signature
neurons,
novel
insights
into
marker
tissue-independent
manner.
Finally,
using
combination
learning,
generated
first
for
defined
genomic
profile
disease,
ageing
signatures,
hinting
at
age
major
player
This
work
describes
innovative
methodological
approaches
identification
through
provides
knowledge
on
convergencies
defining
Antioxidants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(3), С. 266 - 266
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Neurodegenerative
diseases
are
often
referred
to
as
of
old
age,
and
with
the
aging
population,
they
gaining
scientific
medical
interest.
Environmental
stressors,
most
notably
traffic
noise
air
pollution,
have
recently
come
forefront,
emerged
disease
risk
factors.
The
evidence
for
a
connection
between
environmental
factors
neurodegenerative
is
growing.
In
this
review,
common
their
epidemiological
association
pollution
presented.
Also,
important
mechanisms
involved
in
development,
oxidative
stress,
neuroinflammation
highlighted.
An
overview
vivo
findings
will
provide
mechanistic
link
noise,
pathology.
Finally,
importance
direct
indirect
pathways,
by
which
cause
cerebral
damage,
discussed.
More
high-quality
data
still
needed
from
both
basic
science
studies
order
better
understand
causal
Diagnostic Pathology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
progressive
and
fatal
motor
neuron
disease.
Due
to
the
limited
knowledge
about
potential
biomarkers
that
help
in
early
diagnosis
monitoring
disease
progression,
today’s
diagnoses
are
based
on
ruling
out
other
diseases,
neurography,
electromyography
examination,
which
takes
time-consuming
procedure.
Methods
PubMed,
ScienceDirect,
Web
of
Science
were
explored
extract
articles
published
from
January
2015
June
2023.
In
searching
strategy
following
keywords
included;
amyotrophic
sclerosis,
biomarkers,
cerebrospinal
fluid,
serum,
plama.
Results
A
total
number
6
studies
describing
fluid-based
exosomal
included
this
study.
Aggregated
proteins
including
SOD1,
TDP-43,
pTDP-43,
FUS
could
be
detected
microvesicles
(MVs).
Moreover,
TDP-43
NFL
extracted
plasma
exosomes
used
as
prognostic
biomarkers.
Also,
downregulated
miR-27a-3p
through
exoEasy
Maxi
exoQuick
Kit
measured
diagnostic
biomarker.
Eventually,
upregulated
level
CORO1A
monitor
progression.
Conclusion
Based
results,
each
biomarker
alone
insufficient
evaluate
ALS.
CNS-derived
contain
multiple
ALS-related
(SOD1,
FUS,
miRNAs)
detectable
fluid
blood
proper
alternation.
Exosome
detecting
kits
listed
exoEasy,
ExoQuick,
Exo-spin,
ME
kit,
ExoQuick
Plus,
Exo-Flow,
helpful
reach
purpose.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(10), С. 1391 - 1391
Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024
Amyotrophic
Lateral
Sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
severe
neurodegenerative
disorder
marked
by
the
gradual
loss
of
motor
neurons,
leading
to
significant
disability
and
eventual
death.
Despite
ongoing
research,
there
are
still
limited
treatment
options,
underscoring
need
for
deeper
understanding
disease’s
complex
mechanisms
identification
new
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
provides
thorough
examination
ALS,
covering
its
epidemiology,
pathology,
clinical
features.
It
investigates
key
molecular
mechanisms,
such
as
protein
aggregation,
neuroinflammation,
oxidative
stress,
excitotoxicity
that
contribute
neuron
degeneration.
The
role
biomarkers
highlighted
their
importance
in
early
diagnosis
disease
monitoring.
Additionally,
explores
emerging
approaches,
including
inhibitors
neuroinflammation
modulators,
antioxidant
therapies,
gene
therapy,
stem
cell-based
treatments.
advantages
challenges
these
strategies
discussed,
with
an
emphasis
on
potential
precision
medicine
tailor
treatments
individual
patient
needs.
Overall,
this
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
state
ALS
research
suggest
future
directions
developing
effective
therapies.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
21(1)
Опубликована: Май 19, 2023
Abstract
Blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
interface
with
multicellular
structure
controls
strictly
the
entry
of
varied
circulating
macromolecules
from
blood-facing
surface
into
brain
parenchyma.
Under
several
pathological
conditions
within
central
nervous
system,
integrity
BBB
is
disrupted
due
to
abnormal
crosstalk
between
cellular
constituents
and
recruitment
inflammatory
cells.
Exosomes
(Exos)
are
nano-sized
extracellular
vesicles
diverse
therapeutic
outcomes.
These
particles
transfer
a
plethora
signaling
molecules
potential
modulate
target
cell
behavior
in
paracrine
manner.
Here,
current
review
article,
properties
Exos
their
alleviation
compromised
were
discussed.
Aging and Disease,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(1), С. 96 - 96
Опубликована: Май 23, 2023
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disease
that
has
complex
genetic
basis.
Through
advancements
in
screening,
researchers
have
identified
more
than
40
mutant
genes
associated
with
ALS,
some
of
which
impact
immune
function.
Neuroinflammation,
abnormal
activation
cells
and
excessive
production
inflammatory
cytokines
the
central
nervous
system,
significantly
contributes
to
pathophysiology
ALS.
In
this
review,
we
examine
recent
evidence
on
involvement
ALS-associated
dysregulation,
specific
focus
cyclic
GMP-AMP
synthase
(cGAS)-stimulator
interferon
(STING)
signaling
pathway
N6-methyladenosine
(m