NMDA receptor functions in health and disease: Old actor, new dimensions

JP Dupuis, O Nicole, L Groc - Neuron, 2023 - cell.com
N-Methyl-D-aspartate ionotropic glutamate receptors (NMDARs) play key roles in
synaptogenesis, synaptic maturation, long-term plasticity, neuronal network activity, and …

β2-Microglobulin coaggregates with Aβ and contributes to amyloid pathology and cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's disease model mice

Y Zhao, Q Zheng, Y Hong, Y Gao, J Hu, M Lang… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Extensive studies indicate that β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregation is pivotal for Alzheimer's disease
(AD) progression; however, cumulative evidence suggests that Aβ itself is not sufficient to …

Aging insights from heterochronic parabiosis models

FA Lagunas-Rangel - npj Aging, 2024 - nature.com
Heterochronic parabiosis consists of surgically connecting the circulatory systems of a
young and an old animal. This technique serves as a model to study circulating factors that …

[HTML][HTML] Targeted clearance of mitochondria by an autophagy-tethering compound (ATTEC) and its potential therapeutic effects

S Tan, D Wang, Y Fu, H Zheng, Y Liu, B Lu - Science Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Increased mitochondrial damage plays a critical role in many neurodegeneration-related
diseases such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and Down syndrome (DS). Thus, enhancement …

Brain aging rejuvenation factors in adults with genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative disease

KB Casaletto, R Saloner, J Kornak… - Brain …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
The largest risk factor for dementia is age. Heterochronic blood exchange studies have
uncovered age-related blood factors that demonstrate 'pro-aging'or 'pro-youthful'effects on …

Plasma exosomes improve peripheral neuropathy via miR-20b-3p/Stat3 in type I diabetic rats

J Li, G Wu, W Li, X Zhou, W Li, X Xu, K Xu… - Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common
complications of diabetes and the main cause of non-traumatic amputation, with no ideal …

Advances and challenges in serine in the central nervous system: Physicochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology

JM Li, YZ Bai, SQ Zhang - Metabolic Brain Disease, 2024 - Springer
Neurological disorders are the primary cause of human disability and mortality globally,
however, current medications slightly alleviate some symptoms of degenerative diseases …

Neuroprotective effects of IVIG against Alzheimer's disease via regulation of antigen processing and presentation by MHC class I molecules in 3xTg-AD mice

Z Fei, B Pan, R Pei, S Ye, Z Wang, L Ma… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background The results of clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients treated with
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) revealed inconsistency in efficacy. Objective To explore …

Translating Molecular Approaches to Oligodendrocyte-Mediated Neurological Circuit Modulation

J Song, A Saglam, JB Zuchero, VP Buch - Brain Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The central nervous system (CNS) exhibits remarkable adaptability throughout life, enabled
by intricate interactions between neurons and glial cells, in particular, oligodendrocytes …

Alzheimer's disease: insights into pathology, molecular mechanisms, and therapy

Q Zheng, X Wang - Protein & Cell, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Alzheimer's disease (AD), the leading cause of dementia, is characterized by the
accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. This condition …