The American Journal of Chinese Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 21
Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
the
predominant
form
of
dementia,
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
characterized
by
subtle
onset
and
spectrum
cognitive
functional
declines.
The
clinical
manifestation
AD
encompasses
memory
deficits,
deterioration,
behavioral
disturbances,
culminating
in
severe
impairment
daily
living
skills.
Despite
its
high
prevalence,
accounting
for
60–70%
all
dementia
cases,
there
remains
an
absence
curative
therapeutics.
Microglia
(MG),
resident
immune
cells
CNS,
exhibit
bifurcated
role
pathogenesis.
Functioning
neuroprotective
capacity,
MGs
express
scavenger
receptors,
facilitating
clearance
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see
text]-amyloid
protein
(A[Formula:
text])
cellular
debris.
Conversely,
aberrant
activation
can
lead
to
secretion
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
thereby
propagating
neuroinflammatory
responses
that
are
detrimental
neuronal
integrity.
dynamics
MG
ensuing
neuroinflammation
pivotal
evolution
AD.
Chinese
medicine
(CM),
treasure
trove
traditional
cultural
practices,
has
demonstrated
significant
potential
therapeutic
management
Over
past
triennium,
CM
garnered
considerable
research
attention
multifaceted
approaches
AD,
including
regulation
polarization.
This
review
synthesizes
current
knowledge
on
origins,
polarization
dynamics,
mechanistic
interplay
with
pathology.
It
further
explores
nexus
between
cardinal
pathological
hallmarks
such
as
A[Formula:
text]
plaque
deposition,
hyperphosphorylation
tau,
synaptic
plasticity
impairments,
neuroinflammation,
brain–gut-axis
dysregulation.
also
encapsulates
strategies
CM,
which
encompass
monomers,
formulae,
acupuncture.
These
modulate
context
treatment,
providing
robust
theoretical
framework
conduct
future
investigative
endeavors
both
preclinical
realms.
Acta Neuropathologica,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
149(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2025
Down
syndrome
(DS)
is
strongly
associated
with
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
due
to
APP
overexpression,
exhibiting
Amyloid-β
(Aβ)
and
Tau
pathology
similar
early-onset
(EOAD)
late-onset
AD
(LOAD).
We
evaluated
the
Aβ
plaque
proteome
of
DS,
EOAD,
LOAD
using
unbiased
localized
proteomics
on
post-mortem
paraffin-embedded
tissues
from
four
cohorts
(n
=
20/group):
DS
(59.8
±
4.99
y/o),
EOAD
(63
4.07
(82.1
6.37
controls
(66.4
13.04).
identified
differentially
abundant
proteins
when
comparing
plaques
neighboring
non-plaque
tissue
(FDR
<
5%,
fold-change
>
1.5)
in
132),
192),
128),
43
plaque-associated
shared
across
all
groups.
Positive
correlations
were
observed
between
(R2
.77),
.73),
.67).
Top
gene
ontology
biological
processes
(GOBP)
included
lysosomal
transport
(p
1.29
×
10−5)
for
immune
system
regulation
4.33
lysosome
organization
0.029)
LOAD.
Protein
networks
revealed
a
protein
signature
involving
metabolism,
response,
functions.
In
vs.
control
tissue,
we
263,
269,
301
proteins,
65
altered
cohorts.
Non-plaque
showed
modest
.59)
.33)
compared
correlation
.79).
GOBP
term
groups
was
chromatin
remodeling
0.001),
additional
terms
including
extracellular
matrix,
protein–DNA
complexes
expression
Our
study
reveals
key
functional
characteristics
amyloid
LOAD,
highlighting
pathways
endo/lysosomal
functions
responses.
The
distinct
alterations
ECM
structure,
underscoring
unique
differences
subtypes.
findings
enhance
our
understanding
pathogenesis
identify
potential
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(5), С. 1245 - 1245
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Anti-amyloid
immunotherapies
have
recently
emerged
as
treatments
for
Alzheimer's
disease.
While
these
therapies
demonstrated
efficacy
in
clearing
amyloid-β
and
slowing
cognitive
decline,
they
also
been
associated
with
amyloid-related
imaging
abnormalities
(ARIA)
which
include
both
edema
(ARIA-E)
hemorrhage
(ARIA-H).
Given
that
ARIA
significant
morbidity
cases
of
antithrombotic
or
thrombolytic
therapy,
an
understanding
mechanisms
risk
factors
is
critical
importance
stroke
care.
We
discuss
the
latest
data
regarding
ARIA,
including
role
underlying
cerebral
amyloid
angiopathy,
implications
ischemic
prevention
management.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(3), С. 168 - 168
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
The
recent
approval
of
lecanemab
highlights
that
the
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
protein
is
an
important
pathological
target
in
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
and
further
emphasizes
significance
neuroinflammatory
pathways
regulating
Aβ
accumulation.
Indeed,
accumulation
triggers
microglia
activation,
which
are
key
mediators
neuroinflammation.
inflammatory
responses
this
process
can
lead
to
neuronal
damage
functional
decline.
Microglia
secrete
proinflammatory
cytokines
accelerate
death
release
anti-inflammatory
growth
factors
contributing
recovery
protection.
Thus,
play
a
dual
role
neurodegeneration
neuroprotection,
complicating
their
function
AD.
Therefore,
elucidating
complex
interactions
between
protein,
microglia,
neuroinflammation
essential
for
developing
new
strategies
treating
This
review
investigates
receptors
involved
activating
aims
enhance
understanding
how
these
processes
impact
AD,
as
well
they
be
regulated.
also
analyzed
studies
reported
existing
literature
ongoing
clinical
trials.
Overall,
will
contribute
regulatory
mechanisms
therapies
slow
progression
EBioMedicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
112, С. 105557 - 105557
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025
Synapse
preservation
is
key
for
healthy
cognitive
ageing,
and
synapse
loss
represents
a
critical
anatomical
basis
of
dysfunction
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
predicting
dementia
onset,
severity,
progression.
viewed
as
primary
pathologic
event,
preceding
neuronal
brain
atrophy
AD.
Synapses
may,
therefore,
represent
one
the
earliest
clinically
most
meaningful
targets
neuropathologic
processes
driving
AD
dementia.
The
highly
selective
particularly
vulnerable
synapses
while
leaving
others,
termed
resilient,
largely
unaffected.
Yet,
anatomic
molecular
hallmarks
resilient
populations
their
association
with
changes
(e.g.
amyloid-β
plaques
tau
tangles)
memory
remain
poorly
understood.
Characterising
selectively
may
be
to
understanding
mechanisms
versus
enable
development
robust
biomarkers
disease-modifying
therapies
JAMA Neurology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
82(1), С. 19 - 19
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
Importance
Data
from
2
phase
3
studies
of
gantenerumab,
GRADUATE
I/II,
and
their
open-label
extensions
represent
a
resource
to
further
characterize
amyloid-related
imaging
abnormalities
(ARIA),
including
long-term
sequelae.
Objectives
To
describe
the
characteristics
ARIA
risk
factors
clinical
consequences
ARIA-edema
(ARIA-E).
Design,
Setting,
Participants
Secondary
data
collection
I/II
randomized,
double-blind,
placebo-controlled,
116-week
parallel-group
extensions,
PostGraduate,
with
up
210
(mean,
125)
weeks
total
gantenerumab
treatment
were
conducted
between
2018
2023.
The
study
included
multicenter
trials
at
288
sites
across
30
countries.
enrolled
985
980
participants,
respectively,
early
symptomatic
Alzheimer
disease
(AD)
amyloid-beta
(Aβ)
pathology
who
aged
50
90
years.
PostGraduate
1382
participants
(671
previously
randomized
gantenerumab).
analyzed
November
2,
2022,
October
10,
Interventions
1:1
or
placebo.
Nine-month
uptitration
was
used
mitigate
risk.
Main
outcomes
measures
Postbaseline
safety
monitoring,
brain
magnetic
resonance
(MRI)
findings,
adverse
events
cognitive
assessments.
Results
safety-evaluable
MRI
population
comprised
1939
(mean
age,
71.7
years;
1105
female
[57.0%]).
Severity
AD–related
Aβ
neuropathology
(lower
cerebrospinal
fluid
[CSF]
Aβ42,
hazard
ratio
[HR]
for
CSF
Aβ42:
0.4;
95%
CI,
0.2-0.7)
comorbid
cerebrovascular
(Fazekas
score:
HR,
1.6;
1.3-2.0;
superficial
siderosis
count:
1.9;
1.3-2.6;
microhemorrhage
1.3;
1.0-1.5)
may
be
important
baseline
ARIA-E,
in
addition
apolipoprotein
E
(APOE)
ε4
status
(APOE
heterozygous
carrier:
2.0;
1.4-2.8
APOE
homozygous
4.7;
3.2-6.7).
At
group
level,
ARIA-E
did
not
impact
functional
performance
(relative
difference
adjusted
means
Clinical
Dementia
Rating–Sum
Boxes
−9%
pooled
analysis
week
116
when
censored
first
ARIA-E).
While
taking
ARIA-hemosiderin
occurred
24.9%
(247
993)
22.9%
(227
respectively;
by
64
86.2%
(213
247)
ARIA-E.
Narratives
are
provided
all
serious
cases.
Conclusions
Relevance
These
results
show
that
allele
count,
severity
relevant
clinicians
prescribing
anti-Aβ
monoclonal
antibodies
AD
developing
individualized
monitoring
plans.
Evaluation
these
other
is
recommended.
Trial
registrations
ClinicalTrials.gov
Identifiers:
NCT03444870
,
NCT03443973
NCT04374253
.