International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(23), С. 12613 - 12613
Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2024
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and Huntington's, remain formidable challenges in medicine, with their relentless progression limited therapeutic options. These diseases arise from a web of molecular disturbances-misfolded proteins, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, genetic mutations-that slowly dismantle neuronal integrity. Yet, recent scientific breakthroughs are opening new paths to intervene these once-intractable conditions. This review synthesizes the latest insights into underlying dynamics neurodegeneration, revealing how intertwined pathways drive course diseases. With an eye on most promising advances, we explore innovative therapies emerging cutting-edge research: nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems capable navigating blood-brain barrier, gene-editing tools like CRISPR designed correct harmful variants, stem cell strategies that not only replace lost neurons but foster neuroprotective environments. Pharmacogenomics is reshaping treatment personalization, enabling tailored align individual profiles, while diagnostics biomarkers ushering era early, precise disease detection. Furthermore, novel perspectives gut-brain axis sparking interest mounting evidence suggests microbiome modulation may play role reducing neuroinflammatory responses linked neurodegenerative progression. Taken together, advances signal shift toward comprehensive, personalized approach could transform care. By integrating techniques, this offers forward-looking perspective future where treatments aim just manage symptoms fundamentally alter progression, presenting renewed hope for improved patient outcomes.
Язык: Английский