Development of novel therapeutics targeting the blood–brain barrier: from barrier to carrier

J Li, M Zheng, O Shimoni, WA Banks, AI Bush… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a highly specialized neurovascular unit, initially described
as an intact barrier to prevent toxins, pathogens, and potentially harmful substances from …

Blood–Brain Barrier Breakdown in Alzheimer's Disease: Mechanisms and Targeted Strategies

AE Alkhalifa, NF Al-Ghraiybah, J Odum… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a unique and selective feature of the central nervous
system's vasculature. BBB dysfunction has been observed as an early sign of Alzheimer's …

Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in CNS disorders and putative therapeutic targets: an overview

SR Archie, A Al Shoyaib, L Cucullo - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a fundamental component of the central nervous system
(CNS). Its functional and structural integrity is vital to maintain the homeostasis of the brain …

Blood–brain barrier permeability measured using dynamic contrast‐enhanced magnetic resonance imaging: a validation study

A Varatharaj, M Liljeroth, A Darekar… - The Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Key points The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is an important and dynamic structure which
contributes to homeostasis in the central nervous system. BBB permeability changes occur …

S1PR2 inhibitors potently reverse 5-FU resistance by downregulating DPD expression in colorectal cancer

YH Zhang, DD Luo, SB Wan, XJ Qu - Pharmacological Research, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, S1PR2 was reckoned as a brand-new GPCR target for designing inhibitors to
reverse 5-FU resistance. Herein a series of pyrrolidine pyrazoles as the S1PR2 inhibitors …

Tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase in central nervous system health and disease: a focus on brain microvascular endothelial cells

DC Nwafor, AL Brichacek, A Ali, CM Brown - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) is an ectoenzyme bound to the plasma
membranes of numerous cells via a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) moiety. TNAP's …

Longitudinal analysis of T1w/T2w ratio in patients with multiple sclerosis from first clinical presentation

G Cooper, C Chien, H Zimmermann… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Cross-sectional studies suggest normal appearing white matter (NAWM)
integrity loss may lead to cortical atrophy in late-stage relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis …

Teriflunomide Promotes Blood–Brain Barrier Integrity by Upregulating Claudin-1 via the Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway in Multiple Sclerosis

Y Zhao, C Chen, X Xiao, L Fang, X Cheng… - Molecular …, 2024 - Springer
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) and tight junction (TJ) proteins maintain the homeostasis of
the central nervous system (CNS). The dysfunction of BBB allows peripheral T cells …

[HTML][HTML] Blood-brain barrier permeability changes in the first year after alemtuzumab treatment predict 2-year outcomes in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

MH Knudsen, U Lindberg, JL Frederiksen… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background In relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), early disease control reduces
the risk of permanent disability. The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is compromised in MS, and its …

Unveiling the hidden connection: the blood-brain barrier's role in epilepsy

J Han, Y Wang, P Wei, D Lu, Y Shan - Frontiers in Neurology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Epilepsy is characterized by abnormal synchronous electrical activity of neurons in the brain.
The blood-brain barrier, which is mainly composed of endothelial cells, pericytes, astrocytes …