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Guzmán TJ, Klöpper N, Gurrola-Díaz CM, Düfer M. Inhibition of mTOR prevents glucotoxicity-mediated increase of SA-beta-gal, p16 INK4a, and insulin hypersecretion, without restoring electrical features of mouse pancreatic islets. Biogerontology 2024; 25:819-836. [PMID: 38748336 PMCID: PMC11374829 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-024-10107-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
Abstract
An over-activation of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway promotes senescence and age-related diseases like type 2 diabetes. Besides, the regenerative potential of pancreatic islets deteriorates with aging. Nevertheless, the role of mTOR on senescence promoted by metabolic stress in islet cells as well as its relevance for electrophysiological aspects is not yet known. Here, we investigated whether parameters suggested to be indicative for senescence are induced in vitro in mouse islet cells by glucotoxicity and if mTOR inhibition plays a protective role against this. Islet cells exhibit a significant increase (~ 76%) in senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-beta-gal) activity after exposure to glucotoxicity for 72 h. Glucotoxicity does not markedly influence p16INK4a protein within 72 h, but p16INK4a levels increase significantly after a 7-days incubation period. mTOR inhibition with a low rapamycin concentration (1 nM) entirely prevents the glucotoxicity-mediated increase of SA-beta-gal and p16INK4a. At the functional level, reactive oxygen species, calcium homeostasis, and electrical activity are disturbed by glucotoxicity, and rapamycin fails to prevent this. In contrast, rapamycin significantly attenuates the insulin hypersecretion promoted by glucotoxicity by modifying the mRNA levels of Vamp2 and Snap25 genes, related to insulin exocytosis. Our data indicate an influence of glucotoxicity on pancreatic islet-cell senescence and a reduction of the senescence markers by mTOR inhibition, which is relevant to preserve the regenerative potential of the islets. Decreasing the influence of mTOR on islet cells exposed to glucotoxicity attenuates insulin hypersecretion, but is not sufficient to prevent electrophysiological disturbances, indicating the involvement of mTOR-independent mechanisms.
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- Tereso J Guzmán
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149, Münster, Germany.
- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Genómica, Universidad de Guadalajara, Instituto de Investigación en Enfermedades Crónico-Degenerativas, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Genómica, Universidad de Guadalajara, Instituto de Investigación en Enfermedades Crónico-Degenerativas, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149, Münster, Germany.
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Tian Y, Jing G, Ma M, Yin R, Zhang M. Microglial activation and polarization in type 2 diabetes-related cognitive impairment: A focused review of pathogenesis. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2024; 165:105848. [PMID: 39142542 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Microglia, as immune cells in the central nervous system, are closely related to cognitive impairment associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Preliminary explorations have investigated the relationship between T2D-related cognitive impairment and the activation and polarization of microglia. This review summarizes the potential mechanisms of microglial activation and polarization in the context of T2D. It discusses central inflammatory responses, neuronal apoptosis, amyloid-β deposition, and abnormal phosphorylation of Tau protein mediated by microglial activation and polarization, exploring the connections between microglial activation and polarization and T2D-related cognitive impairment from multiple perspectives. Additionally, this review provides references for future treatment targeting microglia in T2D-related cognitive impairment and for clinical translation.
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- Yue Tian
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China.
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Li X, Wang J, Zhang M, Li X, Fan Y, Zhou X, Sun Y, Qiu Z. Biological aging mediates the associations of metabolic score for insulin resistance with all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality among US adults: A nationwide cohort study. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:3552-3564. [PMID: 38853301 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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AIM To investigate the associations of metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD)-specific mortality and the potential mediating role of biological ageing. METHODS A cohort of 19 204 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2018 was recruited for this study. Cox regression models, restricted cubic splines, and Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to determine the relationships of METS-IR with all-cause and CVD-specific mortality. Mediation analyses were performed to explore the possible intermediary role of biological ageing markers, including phenotypic age (PhenoAge) and biological age (BioAge). RESULTS During a median follow-up of 9.17 years, we observed 2818 deaths, of which 875 were CVD-specific. Multivariable Cox regression showed that the highest METS-IR level (Q4) was associated with increased all-cause (hazard ratio [HR] 1.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.14-1.67) and CVD mortality (HR 1.52, 95% CI 1.10-2.12) compared with the Q1 level. Restricted cubic splines showed a nonlinear relationship between METS-IR and all-cause mortality. Only METS-IR above the threshold (41.02 μg/L) was positively correlated with all-cause death. METS-IR had a linear positive relationship with CVD mortality. In mediation analyses, we found that PhenoAge mediated 51.32% (p < 0.001) and 41.77% (p < 0.001) of the association between METS-IR and all-cause and CVD-specific mortality, respectively. For BioAge, the mediating proportions of PhenoAge were 21.33% (p < 0.001) and 15.88% (p < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the detrimental effects of insulin resistance, as measured by METS-IR, on all-cause and CVD mortality. Moreover, it underscores the role of biological ageing in mediating these associations, emphasizing the need for interventions targeting both insulin resistance and ageing processes to mitigate mortality risks in metabolic disorders.
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- Xiaoxuan Li
- Department of Oncology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular and Translational Research, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, Key Laboratory of Cancer Molecular and Translational Research, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Breast Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Critical Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Interventional Medical Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Papini N, Giussani P, Tringali C. Metformin Lysosomal Targeting: A Novel Aspect to Be Investigated for Metformin Repurposing in Neurodegenerative Diseases? Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8884. [PMID: 39201569 PMCID: PMC11354325 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Metformin is a widely employed drug in type 2 diabetes. In addition to warranting good short- and long-term glycemic control, metformin displays many intriguing properties as protection against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, anti-tumorigenic and longevity promotion. In addition to being a low-cost drug, metformin is generally well tolerated. However, despite the enthusiastic drive to aliment these novel studies, many contradictory results suggest the importance of better elucidating the complexity of metformin action in different tissues/cells to establish its possible employment in neurodegenerative diseases. This review summarises recent data identifying lysosomal-dependent processes and lysosomal targets, such as endosomal Na+/H+ exchangers, presenilin enhancer 2 (PEN2), the lysosomal pathway leading to AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation, and the transcription factor EB (TFEB), modulated by metformin. Lysosomal dysfunctions resulting in autophagic and lysosomal acidification and biogenesis impairment appear to be hallmarks of many inherited and acquired neurodegenerative diseases. Lysosomes are not yet seen as a sort of cellular dump but are crucial in determining key signalling paths and processes involved in the clearance of aggregated proteins. Thus, the possibility of pharmacologically modulating them deserves great interest. Despite the potentiality of metformin in this context, many additional important issues, such as dosing, should be addressed in the future.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, Università degli Studi di Milano, LITA Segrate, 20054 Segrate, MI, Italy; (N.P.); (P.G.)
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Yu W, Luo R, He C, Li Z, Yang M, Zhou J, He J, Chen Q, Song Z, Cheng S. Bergenin mitigates neuroinflammatory damage induced by high glucose: insights from Zebrafish, murine microbial cell line, and rat models. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1339178. [PMID: 39148536 PMCID: PMC11324488 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1339178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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Background The escalating global burden of diabetes and its associated cognitive impairment underscores the urgency for effective interventions. Bergenin shows promise in regulating glucose metabolism, mitigating inflammation, and improving cognitive function. Zebrafish models offer a unique platform for assessing drug efficacy and exploring pharmacological mechanisms, complemented by subsequent investigations in cell and rat models. Methods The experimental subjects included zebrafish larvae (CZ98:Tg (mpeg1:EGFP) ihb20Tg/+ ), adult zebrafish (immersed in 2% glucose), BV2 cell line (50 mM glucose + 10 μm Aβ1-42), and a streptozotocin (STZ) bilateral intracerebroventricular injection rat model. Bergenin's effects on the toxicity, behavior, and cognitive function of zebrafish larvae and adults were evaluated. The Morris water maze assessed cognitive function in rats. Neuronal histopathological changes were evaluated using HE and Nissl staining. qPCR and Western blot detected the expression of glycolysis enzymes, inflammatory factors, and Bergenin's regulation of PPAR/NF-κB pathway in these three models. Results 1) In zebrafish larvae, Bergenin interventions significantly reduced glucose levels and increased survival rates while decreasing teratogenicity rates. Microglial cell fluorescence in the brain notably decreased, and altered swimming behavior tended to normalize. 2) In adult zebrafish, Bergenin administration reduced BMI and blood glucose levels, altered swimming behavior to slower speeds and more regular trajectories, enhanced recognition ability, decreased brain glucose and lactate levels, weakened glycolytic enzyme activities, improved pathological changes in the telencephalon and gills, reduced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, decreased ins expression and increased expression of irs1, irs2a, and irs2b, suggesting a reduction in insulin resistance. It also altered the expression of pparg and rela. 3) In BV2 cell line, Bergenin significantly reduced the protein expression of glycolytic enzymes (GLUT1, HK2, PKFKB3, and PKM2), lowered IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α mRNA expression, elevated PPAR-γ protein expression, and decreased P-NF-κB-p65 protein expression. 4) In the rat model, Bergenin improves learning and memory abilities in STZ-induced rats, mitigates neuronal damage in the hippocampal region, and reduces the expression of inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Bergenin decreases brain glucose and lactate levels, as well as glycolytic enzyme activity. Furthermore, Bergenin increases PPARγ expression and decreases p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 expression in the hippocampus. Conclusion Bergenin intervenes through the PPAR-γ/NF-κB pathway, redirecting glucose metabolism, alleviating inflammation, and preventing high glucose-induced neuronal damage.
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- Wenjing Yu
- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Science and Technology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Wang Y, Kuca K, You L, Nepovimova E, Heger Z, Valko M, Adam V, Wu Q, Jomova K. The role of cellular senescence in neurodegenerative diseases. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:2393-2408. [PMID: 38744709 PMCID: PMC11272704 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03768-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Increasing evidence has revealed that cellular senescence drives NDs, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease. Different senescent cell populations secrete senescence-associated secretory phenotypes (SASP), including matrix metalloproteinase-3, interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-6, and IL-8, which can harm adjacent microglia. Moreover, these cells possess high expression levels of senescence hallmarks (p16 and p21) and elevated senescence-associated β-galactosidase activity in in vitro and in vivo ND models. These senescence phenotypes contribute to the deposition of β-amyloid and tau-protein tangles. Selective clearance of senescent cells and SASP regulation by inhibiting p38/mitogen-activated protein kinase and nuclear factor kappa B signaling attenuate β-amyloid load and prevent tau-protein tangle deposition, thereby improving cognitive performance in AD mouse models. In addition, telomere shortening, a cellular senescence biomarker, is associated with increased ND risks. Telomere dysfunction causes cellular senescence, stimulating IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IL-1β secretions. The forced expression of telomerase activators prevents cellular senescence, yielding considerable neuroprotective effects. This review elucidates the mechanism of cellular senescence in ND pathogenesis, suggesting strategies to eliminate or restore senescent cells to a normal phenotype for treating such diseases.
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- Yating Wang
- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434025, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, 500 03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
- Biomedical Research Center, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, 500 05, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- Andalusian Research Institute in Data Science and Computational Intelligence (DaSCI), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- College of Physical Education and Health, Chongqing College of International Business and Economics, Chongqing, 401520, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, 500 03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, 434025, China.
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, 500 03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, 949 74, Nitra, Slovakia.
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Xu J, Xie L, Yin J, Shi X, Dong K, Tao J, Xu W, Ma D, Zhang S, Chen J, Yang Y. A High-Carbohydrate Diet Induces Cognitive Impairment and Promotes Amyloid Burden and Tau Phosphorylation via PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β Pathway in db/db Mice. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1701. [PMID: 39200168 PMCID: PMC11351503 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment is a prevalent complication of type 2 diabetes, influenced significantly by various dietary patterns. High-carbohydrate diets (HCDs) are commonly consumed nowadays; however, the specific impact of HCDs on cognitive function in diabetes remains unclear. METHODS The objective of this study was to investigate whether an HCD has effects on cognition in diabetes. Eight-week-old diabetic (db/db) mice and wild-type (WT) mice underwent a twelve-week dietary intervention, including a normal diet (ND), an HCD, or a high-fat diet (HFD). Following this, behavioral tests were conducted, and related hippocampal pathology was evaluated. RESULTS Our results demonstrated that an HCD exacerbated cognitive decline in db/db mice compared to an ND. Additionally, an HCD increased amyloid-β burden and expression of β-site APP cleaving enzyme-1. An HCD was also found to promote the phosphorylation of tau protein via the PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β pathway. Furthermore, an HCD markedly induced neuroinflammation and increased the quantity of microglia and astrocytes. However, these damages induced by an HCD were less severe than those caused by an HFD. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, our findings indicate that a high intake of carbohydrates can have an adverse impact on cognitive function in diabetes.
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- Jialu Xu
- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Wuhan 430030, China
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Haroon J, Jordan K, Mahdavi K, Rindner E, Becerra S, Surya JR, Zielinski M, Venkatraman V, Goodenowe D, Hofmeister K, Zhang J, Ahlem C, Reading C, Palumbo J, Pourat B, Kuhn T, Jordan S. A phase 2, open-label study of anti-inflammatory NE3107 in patients with dementias. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39027. [PMID: 39058809 PMCID: PMC11272329 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, multifactorial, neurodegenerative disorder affecting >6 million Americans. Chronic, low-grade neuroinflammation, and insulin resistance may drive AD pathogenesis. We explored the neurophysiological and neuropsychological effects of NE3107, an oral, anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing molecule, in AD. METHODS In this phase 2, open-label study, 23 patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia received 20-mg oral NE3107 twice daily for 3 months. Primary endpoints assessed changes from baseline in neurophysiological health and oxidative stress (glutathione level) using advanced neuroimaging analyses. Secondary endpoints evaluated changes from baseline in neuropsychological health using cognitive assessments, including the 11-item Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog11), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Dementia Rating, Quick Dementia Rating Scale, Alzheimer's Disease Composite Score, and Global Rating of Change (GRC). Exploratory endpoints assessed changes from baseline in neuroinflammation biomarkers (tumor necrosis factor alpha, TNF-α) and AD (amyloid beta and phosphorylated tau [P-tau]). RESULTS NE3107 was associated with clinician-rated improvements in cerebral blood flow and functional connectivity within the brain. In patients with MMSE ≥ 20 (mild cognitive impairment to mild AD; n = 17), NE3107 was associated with directional, but statistically nonsignificant, changes in brain glutathione levels, along with statistically significant improvements in ADAS-Cog11 (P = .017), Clinical Dementia Rating (P = .042), Quick Dementia Rating Scale (P = .002), Alzheimer's Disease Composite Score (P = .0094), and clinician-rated GRC (P < .001), as well as in cerebrospinal fluid P-tau levels (P = .034) and P-tau:amyloid beta 42 ratio (P = .04). Biomarker analyses also demonstrated directional, but statistically non-significant, changes in plasma TNF-α, consistent with the expected mechanism of NE3107. Importantly, we observed a statistically significant correlation (r = 0.59) between improvements in TNF-α levels and ADAS-Cog11 scores (P = .026) in patients with baseline MMSE ≥ 20. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that in this study NE3107 was associated with what appear to be positive neurophysiological and neuropsychological findings, as well as evidence of improvement in biomarkers associated with neuroinflammation and AD in patients diagnosed with dementia. Our findings are consistent with previous preclinical and clinical observations and highlight a central role of neuroinflammation in AD pathogenesis.
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- The Regenesis Project, Santa Monica, CA
- Synaptec Network, Santa Monica, CA
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- University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- The Regenesis Project, Santa Monica, CA
- Synaptec Network, Santa Monica, CA
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Xiao X, Yang L, Xiao L, Li Y, Chang X, Han X, Tang W, Zhu Y. Inhibiting arachidonic acid generation mitigates aging-induced hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in mice. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:1725-1735. [PMID: 38843581 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Aging-related type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is characterized by hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and β-cell dysfunction. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be unclear. METHODS We conducted non-targeted metabolomics to compare human serum samples from young adults (YA), elderly adults (EA), and elderly adults with diabetes (EA + DM) of Chinese population. Adult mice and aged mice were intragastrically administered with varespladib every day for two weeks and metabolic characteristics were monitored. Serum levels of arachidonic acid, insulin, and C-peptide, as well as serum activity of secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) were detected in mice. Mouse islet perfusion assays were used to assess insulin secretion ability. Phosphorylated AKT levels were measured to evaluate insulin sensitivities of peripheral tissues in mice. RESULTS Non-targeted metabolomics analysis of human serum samples revealed differential metabolic signatures among the YA, EA, and EA + DM groups. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis revealed significant enhancement of arachidonic acid metabolism and glycerophospholipid metabolism in the EA group compared with the YA group. Further analysis identified two metabolic fluxes that favored the accumulation of arachidonic acid in the elderly. Increased levels of arachidonic acid were also confirmed in aged mice with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, together with subsequent glucose intolerance. Conversely, inhibiting the generation of arachidonic acid with varespladib, an inhibitor of sPLA2, reduced aging-associated diabetes by improving hyperinsulinemia and hepatic insulin resistance in aged mice but not in adult mice. Islet perfusion assays also showed that varespladib treatment suppressed the enhanced insulin secretion observed in aged islets. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, our findings uncover that arachidonic acid serves as a metabolic hub in Chinese elderly population. Our results also suggest that arachidonic acid plays a fundamental role in regulating β-cell function during aging and point to a novel therapy for aging-associated diabetes.
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- Xiao Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Human Functional Genomics of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China; Laboratory Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610032, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Geriatric Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210024, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Geriatric Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Functional Genomics of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Functional Genomics of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Human Functional Genomics of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Geriatric Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Human Functional Genomics of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China.
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Şen GA, Tanrıkulu S, Beşer B, Akçakalem Ş, Çakır S, Dinççağ N. Effects of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes on cognitive functions. Endocrine 2024; 85:190-195. [PMID: 38358557 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03720-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate the effect of glycemic impairment in prediabetes on cognitive impairment and the impact of glycemic control on cognitive function in patients with diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS This age- and sex-matched case-control study included a total of 80 individuals: 20 patients with prediabetes, 20 patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (HbA1C < %7.5), 20 patients with poorly controlled T2DM (HbA1C >% 7.5), and 20 healthy controls. RESULTS The poorly controlled T2DM patients performed significantly worse than controls and patients with prediabetes in the verbal memory process test (p = 0.041). In Trail Making Test B, the well-controlled and poorly-controlled groups with diabetes performed significantly worse (p = 0.015) than patients with prediabetes and controls, and in the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), all three patient groups performed significantly worse (p = 0.007) than controls. CONCLUSION T2DM causes early brain aging and declines cognitive functions since the prediabetic stage. Poor glycemic control in T2DM patients contributes to cognitive impairments, especially in learning.
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- Gülin Alkan Şen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Acibadem Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Herdy JR, Mertens J, Gage FH. Neuronal senescence may drive brain aging. Science 2024; 384:1404-1406. [PMID: 38935713 DOI: 10.1126/science.adi3450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Senescence of postmitotic neurons presents challenges and opportunities to modify brain aging.
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- Joseph R Herdy
- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Li C, Qian H, Feng L, Li M. Causal Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer's Disease: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study. J Alzheimers Dis Rep 2024; 8:945-957. [PMID: 39114544 PMCID: PMC11305840 DOI: 10.3233/adr-240053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background There is now increasing evidence that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, it is unclear whether the two are causally related. Objective To reveal the causal association between T2DM and AD, we performed a bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. Methods Genetic instrumental variables were systematically screened, and inverse-variance weighting, MR-Egger regression, weighted median, simple mode, and weighted mode were applied to assess the pathogenic associations between the two diseases, and sensitivity analyses were used to further validate the robustness of the results. Results The results of forward MR analysis with T2DM as the exposure were [OR = 0.998, 95% CI (0.975∼1.021), p = 0.857], and the results of reverse MR analysis with AD as the exposure were [OR = 0.966, 95% CI (0.934∼0.999), p = 0.043]. The results showed no significant association between T2DM and AD at the gene level (p < 0.025). Sensitivity analyses were consistent with the results of the main analysis, confirming the robustness of the study. Conclusions T2DM and AD may not be genetically causally associated.
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- Cong Li
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Image Center, the Third Affiliated Clinical Hospital of the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Neurology Department, the Third Affiliated Clinical Hospital of the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Shapiro ALB, Tjaden AH, Edelstein SL, Kahn SE, Srikanthan P, Knowler WC, Venditti EM, Golden SH, Carmichael O, Luchsinger JA. The association of insulin responses and insulin sensitivity with cognition in adults with pre-diabetes: The Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study. J Diabetes Complications 2024; 38:108764. [PMID: 38701667 PMCID: PMC11156481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2024.108764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Dysglycemia is a significant risk factor for cognitive impairment. However, which pathophysiologic determinant(s) of dysglycemia, impaired insulin sensitivity (ISens) or the islet β-cell's response (IResp), contribute to poorer cognitive function, independent of dysglycemia is not established. Among 1052 adults with pre-diabetes from the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS), we investigated the relationship between IResp, ISens and cognitive function. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS IResp was estimated by the insulinogenic index (IGI; pmol/mmol) and ISens as 1/fasting insulin from repeated annual oral glucose tolerance tests. The mean IResp and mean ISens were calculated over approximately 12 years of follow-up. Verbal learning (Spanish-English Verbal Learning Test [SEVLT]) and executive function (Digital Symbol Substitution Test [DSST]) were assessed at the end of the follow-up period. Linear regression models were run for each cognitive outcome and were adjusted for dysglycemia and other factors. RESULTS Higher IResp was associated with poorer performance on the DSST (-0.69 points per 100 unit increase in IGI, 95 % CI: -1.37, -0.01). ISens was not associated with DSST, nor were IResp or ISens associated with performance on the SEVLT. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that a greater β-cell response in people at high risk for type 2 diabetes is associated with poorer executive function, independent of dysglycemia and ISens.
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- Allison L B Shapiro
- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado at Anschutz (CU-Anschutz), USA; Section of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, CU-Anschutz, USA.
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- Biostatistics Center, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Biostatistics Center, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, UCLA Health System, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Consultant: Biostatistics Center, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Zhang Y, Xie JZ, Jiang YL, Yang SJ, Wei H, Yang Y, Wang JZ. Homocysteine-potentiated Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 promotes senescence of neuroblastoma 2a cells via inhibiting ubiquitination of β-catenin. Eur J Neurosci 2024; 59:2732-2747. [PMID: 38501537 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.16318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Elevated serum homocysteine (Hcy) level is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and accelerates cell aging. However, the mechanism by which Hcy induces neuronal senescence remains largely unknown. In this study, we observed that Hcy significantly promoted senescence in neuroblastoma 2a (N2a) cells with elevated β-catenin and Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) levels. Intriguingly, Hcy promoted the interaction between KEAP1 and the Wilms tumor gene on the X chromosome (WTX) while hampering the β-catenin-WTX interaction. Mechanistically, Hcy attenuated the methylation level of the KEAP1 promoter CpG island and activated KEAP1 transcription. However, a slow degradation rate rather than transcriptional activation contributed to the high level of β-catenin. Hcy-upregulated KEAP1 competed with β-catenin to bind to WTX. Knockdown of both β-catenin and KEAP1 attenuated Hcy-induced senescence in N2a cells. Our data highlight a crucial role of the KEAP1-β-catenin pathway in Hcy-induced neuronal-like senescence and uncover a promising target for AD treatment.
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- Yao Zhang
- Endocrine Department of Liyuan Hospital; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education of China for Neurological Disorders, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory of Education Ministry of China/Hubei Province for Neurological Disorders, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Precision Medical Center, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Endocrine Department of Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Endocrine Department of Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory of Education Ministry of China/Hubei Province for Neurological Disorders, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory of Education Ministry of China/Hubei Province for Neurological Disorders, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory of Education Ministry of China/Hubei Province for Neurological Disorders, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Cai LQ, Li XC, Wang YY, Chen YX, Zhu XY, Zuo ZY, Si-Ma YQ, Lin YN, Li XK, Huang XY. Investigation of Metabolic and Inflammatory Disorder in the Aging FGF21 Knockout Mouse. Inflammation 2024:10.1007/s10753-024-02032-3. [PMID: 38653921 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-024-02032-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Aging is a physiological condition accomplished with persistent low-grade inflammation and metabolic disorders. FGF21 has been reported to act as a potent longevity determinant, involving inflammatory response and energy metabolism. In this study, we engineered aging FGF21 knockout mice of 36-40 weeks and observed that FGF21 deficiency manifests a spontaneous inflammatory response of lung and abnormal accumulation of lipids in liver. On one hand, inflamed state in lungs and increased circulating inflammatory cytokines were found in FGF21 knockout mice of 36-40 weeks. To evaluate the ability of FGF21 to suppress inflammation, a subsequent study found that FGF21 knockout aggravated LPS-induced pulmonary exudation and inflammatory infiltration in mice, while exogenous administration of FGF21 reversed these malignant phenotypes by enhancing microvascular endothelial junction. On the other hand, FGF21 knockout induces fatty liver in aging mice, characterized by excessive accumulation of triglycerides within hepatocytes. Further quantitative metabolomics and lipidomics analysis revealed perturbed metabolic profile in liver lacking FGF21, including disrupted glucose and lipids metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism. Taken together, this investigation reveals the protective role of FGF21 during aging by weakening the inflammatory response and balancing energy metabolism.
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- Lu-Qiong Cai
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Chashan University Park, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
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Wu D, Sun JKL, Chow KHM. Neuronal cell cycle reentry events in the aging brain are more prevalent in neurodegeneration and lead to cellular senescence. PLoS Biol 2024; 22:e3002559. [PMID: 38652714 PMCID: PMC11037540 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Increasing evidence indicates that terminally differentiated neurons in the brain may recommit to a cell cycle-like process during neuronal aging and under disease conditions. Because of the rare existence and random localization of these cells in the brain, their molecular profiles and disease-specific heterogeneities remain unclear. Through a bioinformatics approach that allows integrated analyses of multiple single-nucleus transcriptome datasets from human brain samples, these rare cell populations were identified and selected for further characterization. Our analyses indicated that these cell cycle-related events occur predominantly in excitatory neurons and that cellular senescence is likely their immediate terminal fate. Quantitatively, the number of cell cycle re-engaging and senescent neurons decreased during the normal brain aging process, but in the context of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), these cells accumulate instead. Transcriptomic profiling of these cells suggested that disease-specific differences were predominantly tied to the early stage of the senescence process, revealing that these cells presented more proinflammatory, metabolically deregulated, and pathology-associated signatures in disease-affected brains. Similarly, these general features of cell cycle re-engaging neurons were also observed in a subpopulation of dopaminergic neurons identified in the Parkinson's disease (PD)-Lewy body dementia (LBD) model. An extended analysis conducted in a mouse model of brain aging further validated the ability of this bioinformatics approach to determine the robust relationship between the cell cycle and senescence processes in neurons in this cross-species setting.
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- Deng Wu
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Nexus of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Dai Z, Liang L, Wang W, Zuo P, Yu S, Liu Y, Zhao X, Lu Y, Jin Y, Zhang F, Ding D, Deng W, Yin Y. Structural insights into the ubiquitylation strategy of the oligomeric CRL2 FEM1B E3 ubiquitin ligase. EMBO J 2024; 43:1089-1109. [PMID: 38360992 PMCID: PMC10943247 DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00047-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Cullin-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase (CRL) family members play critical roles in numerous biological processes and diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Oligomerization of CRLs has been reported to be crucial for the regulation of their activities. However, the structural basis for its regulation and mechanism of its oligomerization are not fully known. Here, we present cryo-EM structures of oligomeric CRL2FEM1B in its unneddylated state, neddylated state in complex with BEX2 as well as neddylated state in complex with FNIP1/FLCN. These structures reveal that asymmetric dimerization of N8-CRL2FEM1B is critical for the ubiquitylation of BEX2 while FNIP1/FLCN is ubiquitylated by monomeric CRL2FEM1B. Our data present an example of the asymmetric homo-dimerization of CRL. Taken together, this study sheds light on the ubiquitylation strategy of oligomeric CRL2FEM1B according to substrates with different scales.
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- Zonglin Dai
- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
- Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Clyde and Helen Wu Center for Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Precision Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tumor Systems Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
- Institute of Precision Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China.
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Paul S, Bhardwaj J, Binukumar BK. Cdk5-mediated oligodendrocyte myelin breakdown and neuroinflammation: Implications for the link between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:166986. [PMID: 38092158 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Oligodendrocytes, crucial myelinating glia in the central nervous system, play a vital role in maintaining axonal integrity and facilitating efficient nerve impulse conduction. The degradation of myelin in oligodendrocytes has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cognitive dysfunction. Interestingly, individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) have a significantly higher likelihood of developing cognitive impairment, possibly due to insulin resistance and glucose toxicity within the central nervous system (CNS). However, the precise relationship between these two disorders remains elusive. Our study proposes a potential link between T2D and AD, involving Cdk5-mediated breakdown of oligodendrocyte myelin and neuroinflammation. In the context of T2D, glucose toxicity in oligodendrocytes leads to heightened Cdk5 kinase activity and cPLA2 hyperactivation, resulting in chronic inflammation and myelin deterioration. This myelin breakdown in oligodendrocytes is thought to contribute to the development of AD and cognitive dysfunction. Notably, the administration of a Cdk5 inhibitor (TFP5) effectively alleviates neuroinflammation and myelin degradation. Moreover, our findings demonstrate heightened activity of Cdk5, cPLA2, and phospho-cPLA2 levels in the brain of a mouse model with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Hence, our findings suggest that targeting Cdk5 could be a promising therapeutic strategy to counteract AD pathogenesis in T2D-related conditions.
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- Sangita Paul
- CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Richardson M, Richardson DR. Pharmacological Targeting of Senescence with Senolytics as a New Therapeutic Strategy for Neurodegeneration. Mol Pharmacol 2024; 105:64-74. [PMID: 38164616 DOI: 10.1124/molpharm.123.000803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Cellular senescence is a state of permanent cell-cycle arrest. Early in life, senescence has a physiologic role in tumor suppression and wound healing. However, gradually, as these senescent cells accumulate over the lifespan of an organism, they contribute to inflammation and the progression of age-related diseases, including neurodegeneration. Targeting senescent cells using a class of drugs known as "senolytics" holds great promise for the management of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Already, several senolytic compounds have been shown to ameliorate cognitive deficits across several preclinical models of neurodegeneration. Most of these senolytics (e.g., dasatinib) are repurposed clinical or experimental anticancer drugs, which trigger apoptosis of senescent cells by interfering with pro-survival pathways. However, outside of their senolytic function, many first-generation senolytics also have other less appreciated neuroprotective effects, such as potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. In addition, some senolytic drugs may also have negative dose-limiting toxicities, including thrombocytopenia. In this review, we discuss the various biologic pathways targeted by the leading senolytic drugs, namely dasatinib, quercetin, fisetin, and navitoclax. We further evaluate the clinical transability of these compounds for neurodegeneration, assessing their adverse effects, pharmacokinetic properties, and chemical structure. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Currently, there are no effective disease-modifying treatments for the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Some of the drugs currently available for treating these diseases are associated with unwanted side-effects and/or become less efficacious with time. Therefore, researchers have begun to explore new innovative treatments for these belligerent diseases, including senolytic drugs. These agents lead to the apoptosis of senescent cells thereby preventing their deleterious role in neurodegeneration.
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- Miriam Richardson
- Centre for Cancer Cell Biology and Drug Discovery (M.R., DR.R.), Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; and Department of Pathology and Biological Responses (D.R.R.), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Centre for Cancer Cell Biology and Drug Discovery (M.R., DR.R.), Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; and Department of Pathology and Biological Responses (D.R.R.), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Huang Y, Wang D, Zhang W, Yuan X, Li K, Zhang Y, Zeng M. Identification of hub genes and pathways associated with cellular senescence in diabetic foot ulcers via comprehensive transcriptome analysis. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18043. [PMID: 37985432 PMCID: PMC10805497 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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This research aimed to find important genes and pathways related to cellular senescence (CS) in diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and to estimate the possible pathways through which CS affects diabetic foot healing. The GSE80178 dataset was acquired from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, containing six DFU and three diabetic foot skin (DFS) samples. The limma package was used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). At the same time, DEGs associated with CS (CS-DEGs) were found using the CellAge database. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were conducted on the CS-DEGs. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was built using the String database, and the cytoHubba plug-in within Cytoscape helped identify hub genes. Lastly, the miRNA-TF-mRNA regulatory network for these hub genes was established. In total, 66 CS-DEGs were obtained. These genes mainly focus on CS, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection and Toll-like receptor signalling pathway. Eight hub genes were identified to regulate cell senescence in DFU, including TP53, SRC, SIRT1, CCND1, EZH2, CXCL8, AR and CDK4. According to miRNA-TF-mRNA regulatory network, hsa-mir-132-3p/SIRT1/EZH2 axis is involved in senescence cell accumulation in DFU.
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- Yike Huang
- Department of EmergencyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChengduChina
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- Department of EmergencyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChengduChina
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu Medical CollegeChengduChina
- Department of Medical LaboratoryXindu District People’ s Hospital of ChengduChengduChina
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- Department of PediatricsChongqing Bishan Area Women and Children HospitalChongqingChina
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- Department of EmergencyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChengduChina
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- Department of Medical LaboratoryXindu District People’ s Hospital of ChengduChengduChina
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- Department of EmergencyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical CollegeChengduChina
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Liu M, Ma N, Yang X, Sun M, Li X, Liu Y, Chang Q, Hei C. The Association of Circulating Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 with Cognitive Functions and Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 99:525-533. [PMID: 38669546 DOI: 10.3233/jad-240001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Background Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disease that is clinically characterized by progressive cognitive decline. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that belongs to the incretin family and is released in response to nutrient intake. It plays a role in maintaining metabolic homeostasis and has been suggested to be involved in maintaining the brain microenvironment. However, the role of GLP-1 in AD pathogenesis has not been fully illustrated. Objective This study aims to investigate the clinical relevance of GLP-1 in AD and the effects of GLP-1 in amyloid-β (Aβ) metabolism in vitro. Methods In this study, 39 AD patients and 120 cognitively intact controls were included. Plasma levels of GLP-1 were measured using ELISA. SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing human amyloid precursor protein (APP) were treated with GLP-1. Western blot analysis was used to assess the effects of GLP-1 on the metabolism of Aβ. Results Plasma GLP-1 levels were decreased with aging. Plasma GLP-1 levels were lower in AD patients in comparison with healthy older adults. Plasma GLP-1 levels were positively associated with Mini-Mental State Examination scores but negatively associated with plasma pTau181 levels. GLP-1 dose-dependently increased the area fraction of mitochondrial staining in vitro. Furthermore, GLP-1 dose-dependently promoted the α-cleavage of APP, thus reducing the generation of Aβ. Conclusions GLP-1 has neuroprotective effects in AD, and therefore the decrease in GLP-1 levels during aging might contribute to the development of AD.
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- Mengqing Liu
- School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Department of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Key Laboratory for Craniocerebral Diseases of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Gaikwad S, Senapati S, Haque MA, Kayed R. Senescence, brain inflammation, and oligomeric tau drive cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease: Evidence from clinical and preclinical studies. Alzheimers Dement 2024; 20:709-727. [PMID: 37814508 PMCID: PMC10841264 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Aging, tau pathology, and chronic inflammation in the brain play crucial roles in synaptic loss, neurodegeneration, and cognitive decline in tauopathies, including Alzheimer's disease. Senescent cells accumulate in the aging brain, accelerate the aging process, and promote tauopathy progression through their abnormal inflammatory secretome known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). Tau oligomers (TauO)-the most neurotoxic tau species-are known to induce senescence and the SASP, which subsequently promote neuropathology, inflammation, oxidative stress, synaptic dysfunction, neuronal death, and cognitive dysfunction. TauO, brain inflammation, and senescence are associated with heterogeneity in tauopathy progression and cognitive decline. However, the underlying mechanisms driving the disease heterogeneity remain largely unknown, impeding the development of therapies for tauopathies. Based on clinical and preclinical evidence, this review highlights the critical role of TauO and senescence in neurodegeneration. We discuss key knowledge gaps and potential strategies for targeting senescence and TauO to treat tauopathies. HIGHLIGHTS: Senescence, oligomeric Tau (TauO), and brain inflammation accelerate the aging process and promote the progression of tauopathies, including Alzheimer's disease. We discuss their role in contributing to heterogeneity in tauopathy and cognitive decline. We highlight strategies to target senescence and TauO to treat tauopathies while addressing key knowledge gaps.
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- Sagar Gaikwad
- The Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseasesand Department of NeurologyUniversity of Texas Medical BranchGalvestonTexasUSA
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- The Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseasesand Department of NeurologyUniversity of Texas Medical BranchGalvestonTexasUSA
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- The Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseasesand Department of NeurologyUniversity of Texas Medical BranchGalvestonTexasUSA
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- The Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseasesand Department of NeurologyUniversity of Texas Medical BranchGalvestonTexasUSA
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Pearah A, Ramatchandirin B, Liu T, Wolf RM, Ikeda A, Radovick S, Sesaki H, Wondisford FE, O'Rourke B, He L. Blocking AMPKαS496 phosphorylation improves mitochondrial dynamics and hyperglycemia in aging and obesity. Cell Chem Biol 2023; 30:1585-1600.e6. [PMID: 37890479 PMCID: PMC10841824 DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2023.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Impaired mitochondrial dynamics causes aging-related or metabolic diseases. Yet, the molecular mechanism responsible for the impairment of mitochondrial dynamics is still not well understood. Here, we report that elevated blood insulin and/or glucagon levels downregulate mitochondrial fission through directly phosphorylating AMPKα at S496 by AKT or PKA, resulting in the impairment of AMPK-MFF-DRP1 signaling and mitochondrial dynamics and activity. Since there are significantly increased AMPKα1 phosphorylation at S496 in the liver of elderly mice, obese mice, and obese patients, we, therefore, designed AMPK-specific targeting peptides (Pa496m and Pa496h) to block AMPKα1S496 phosphorylation and found that these targeting peptides can increase AMPK kinase activity, augment mitochondrial fission and oxidation, and reduce ROS, leading to the rejuvenation of mitochondria. Furthermore, these AMPK targeting peptides robustly suppress liver glucose production in obese mice. Our data suggest these targeting peptides are promising therapeutic agents for improving mitochondrial dynamics and activity and alleviating hyperglycemia in elderly and obese patients.
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- Alexia Pearah
- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Departments of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Sun S, Li J, Wang S, Li J, Ren J, Bao Z, Sun L, Ma X, Zheng F, Ma S, Sun L, Wang M, Yu Y, Ma M, Wang Q, Chen Z, Ma H, Wang X, Wu Z, Zhang H, Yan K, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Lei J, Teng ZQ, Liu CM, Bai G, Wang YJ, Li J, Wang X, Zhao G, Jiang T, Belmonte JCI, Qu J, Zhang W, Liu GH. CHIT1-positive microglia drive motor neuron ageing in the primate spinal cord. Nature 2023; 624:611-620. [PMID: 37907096 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06783-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Ageing is a critical factor in spinal-cord-associated disorders1, yet the ageing-specific mechanisms underlying this relationship remain poorly understood. Here, to address this knowledge gap, we combined single-nucleus RNA-sequencing analysis with behavioural and neurophysiological analysis in non-human primates (NHPs). We identified motor neuron senescence and neuroinflammation with microglial hyperactivation as intertwined hallmarks of spinal cord ageing. As an underlying mechanism, we identified a neurotoxic microglial state demarcated by elevated expression of CHIT1 (a secreted mammalian chitinase) specific to the aged spinal cords in NHP and human biopsies. In the aged spinal cord, CHIT1-positive microglia preferentially localize around motor neurons, and they have the ability to trigger senescence, partly by activating SMAD signalling. We further validated the driving role of secreted CHIT1 on MN senescence using multimodal experiments both in vivo, using the NHP spinal cord as a model, and in vitro, using a sophisticated system modelling the human motor-neuron-microenvironment interplay. Moreover, we demonstrated that ascorbic acid, a geroprotective compound, counteracted the pro-senescent effect of CHIT1 and mitigated motor neuron senescence in aged monkeys. Our findings provide the single-cell resolution cellular and molecular landscape of the aged primate spinal cord and identify a new biomarker and intervention target for spinal cord degeneration.
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- Shuhui Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Aging Translational Medicine Center, International Center for Aging and Cancer, Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
- The Fifth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
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- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of RNA Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- The Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- MAIS, State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- College of Medicine and Biomedical Information Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- The Fifth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
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- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
- The MOH Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- MAIS, State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- MAIS, State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- College of Medicine and Biomedical Information Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Aging Translational Medicine Center, International Center for Aging and Cancer, Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- The MOE Frontier Research Center of Brain & Brain-Machine Integration, Zhejiang University School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China
- The MOH Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Clinical Research Center for Epilepsy Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- The Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas, Beijing, China
- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China.
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- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Aging Translational Medicine Center, International Center for Aging and Cancer, Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Aging Biomarker Consortium, Beijing, China.
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Zhang H, Zhou H, Shen X, Lin X, Zhang Y, Sun Y, Zhou Y, Zhang L, Zhang D. The role of cellular senescence in metabolic diseases and the potential for senotherapeutic interventions. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1276707. [PMID: 37868908 PMCID: PMC10587568 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1276707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Cellular senescence represents an irreversible state of cell cycle arrest induced by various stimuli strongly associated with aging and several chronic ailments. In recent years, studies have increasingly suggested that the accumulation of senescent cells is an important contributor to the decline of organ metabolism, ultimately resulting in metabolic diseases. Conversely, the elimination of senescent cells can alleviate or postpone the onset and progression of metabolic diseases. Thus, a close relationship between senescent cells and metabolic diseases is found, and targeting senescent cells has emerged as an alternative therapy for the treatment of metabolic diseases. In this review, we summarize the role of cellular senescence in metabolic diseases, explore relevant therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases by removing senescent cells, and provide new insights into the treatment of metabolic diseases.
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- Huantong Zhang
- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Economy and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Taizhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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Mei M, Liu M, Mei Y, Zhao J, Li Y. Sphingolipid metabolism in brain insulin resistance and neurological diseases. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1243132. [PMID: 37867511 PMCID: PMC10587683 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1243132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Sphingolipids, as members of the large lipid family, are important components of plasma membrane. Sphingolipids participate in biological signal transduction to regulate various important physiological processes such as cell growth, apoptosis, senescence, and differentiation. Numerous studies have demonstrated that sphingolipids are strongly associated with glucose metabolism and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance, including peripheral insulin resistance and brain insulin resistance, is closely related to the occurrence and development of many metabolic diseases. In addition to metabolic diseases, like type 2 diabetes, brain insulin resistance is also involved in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. However, the specific mechanism of sphingolipids in brain insulin resistance has not been systematically summarized. This article reviews the involvement of sphingolipids in brain insulin resistance, highlighting the role and molecular biological mechanism of sphingolipid metabolism in cognitive dysfunctions and neuropathological abnormalities of the brain.
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- Meng Mei
- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Administrative Office, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Kolb H, Kempf K, Martin S. Insulin and aging - a disappointing relationship. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1261298. [PMID: 37854186 PMCID: PMC10579801 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Experimental studies in animal models of aging such as nematodes, fruit flies or mice have observed that decreased levels of insulin or insulin signaling promotes longevity. In humans, hyperinsulinemia and concomitant insulin resistance are associated with an elevated risk of age-related diseases suggestive of a shortened healthspan. Age-related disorders include neurodegenerative diseases, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. High ambient insulin concentrations promote increased lipogenesis and fat storage, heightened protein synthesis and accumulation of non-functional polypeptides due to limited turnover capacity. Moreover, there is impaired autophagy activity, and less endothelial NO synthase activity. These changes are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. The cellular stress induced by anabolic activity of insulin initiates an adaptive response aiming at maintaining homeostasis, characterized by activation of the transcription factor Nrf2, of AMP activated kinase, and an unfolded protein response. This protective response is more potent in the long-lived human species than in short-lived models of aging research resulting in a stronger pro-aging impact of insulin in nematodes and fruit flies. In humans, resistance to insulin-induced cell stress decreases with age, because of an increase of insulin and insulin resistance levels but less Nrf2 activation. These detrimental changes might be contained by adopting a lifestyle that promotes low insulin/insulin resistance levels and enhances an adaptive response to cellular stress, as observed with dietary restriction or exercise.
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- Hubert Kolb
- Faculty of Medicine, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- West-German Centre of Diabetes and Health, Düsseldorf Catholic Hospital Group, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- West-German Centre of Diabetes and Health, Düsseldorf Catholic Hospital Group, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- West-German Centre of Diabetes and Health, Düsseldorf Catholic Hospital Group, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Jiang J, Shi H, Jiang S, Wang A, Zou X, Wang Y, Li W, Zhang Y, Sun M, Ren Q, Xu J. Nutrition in Alzheimer's disease: a review of an underappreciated pathophysiological mechanism. SCIENCE CHINA. LIFE SCIENCES 2023; 66:2257-2279. [PMID: 37058185 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-022-2276-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia in older individuals and is an escalating challenge to global public health. Pharmacy therapy of AD is one of the well-funded areas; however, little progress has been made due to the complex pathogenesis. Recent evidence has demonstrated that modifying risk factors and lifestyle may prevent or delay the incidence of AD by 40%, which suggests that the management should pivot from single pharmacotherapy toward a multipronged approach because AD is a complex and multifaceted disease. Recently, the gut-microbiota-brain axis has gained tremendous traction in the pathogenesis of AD through bidirectional communication with multiple neural, immune, and metabolic pathways, providing new insights into novel therapeutic strategies. Dietary nutrition is an important and profound environmental factor that influences the composition and function of the microbiota. The Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Working Group recently found that dietary nutrition can affect cognition in AD-related dementia directly or indirectly through complex interactions of behavioral, genetic, systemic, and brain factors. Thus, considering the multiple etiologies of AD, nutrition represents a multidimensional factor that has a profound effect on AD onset and development. However, mechanistically, the effect of nutrition on AD is uncertain; therefore, optimal strategies or the timing of nutritional intervention to prevent or treat AD has not been established.Thus, this review summarizes the current state of knowledge concerning nutritional disorders, AD patient and caregiver burden, and the roles of nutrition in the pathophysiology of AD. We aim to emphasize knowledge gaps to provide direction for future research and to establish optimal nutrition-based intervention strategies for AD.
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- Jiwei Jiang
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, China
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, China
- Beijing International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, 100070, China.
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Suvakov S, Kattah AG, Gojkovic T, Enninga EAL, Pruett J, Jayachandran M, Sousa C, Santos J, Abou Hassan C, Gonzales-Suarez M, Garovic VD. Impact of Aging and Cellular Senescence in the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia. Compr Physiol 2023; 13:5077-5114. [PMID: 37770190 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c230003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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The incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is increasing, which may be due to several factors, including an increased age at pregnancy and more comorbid health conditions during reproductive years. Preeclampsia, the most severe hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, has been associated with an increased risk of future disease, including cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Cellular senescence, the process of cell cycle arrest in response to many physiologic and maladaptive stimuli, may play an important role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia and provide a mechanistic link to future disease. In this article, we will discuss the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, the many mechanisms of cellular senescence, evidence for the involvement of senescence in the development of preeclampsia, as well as evidence that cellular senescence may link preeclampsia to the risk of future disease. Lastly, we will explore how a better understanding of the role of cellular senescence in preeclampsia may lead to therapeutic trials. © 2023 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 13:5077-5114, 2023.
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- Sonja Suvakov
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Xue Z, Ye L, Ge J, Lan Z, Zou X, Mao C, Bao X, Yu L, Xu Y, Zhu X. Wwl70-induced ABHD6 inhibition attenuates memory deficits and pathological phenotypes in APPswe/PS1dE9 mice. Pharmacol Res 2023; 194:106864. [PMID: 37480972 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Synaptic dysfunction plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). α/β-hydrolase domain-containing 6 (ABHD6) contributes to synaptic dysfunctions, and ABHD6 inhibition has shown potential therapeutic value in neurological disorders. However, the role of ABHD6 in AD has not been fully defined. In this study, we demonstrated that adeno-associated virus (AAV) mediated shRNA targeting ABHD6 in hippocampal neurons attenuated synaptic dysfunction and memory impairment of APPswe/PS1dE9 (APP/PS1) mice, while it didn't affect the amyloid-beta (Aβ) levels and neuroinflammation in the brains. In addition, intraperitoneal injection of wwl70, a specific inhibitor of ABHD6, improved synaptic plasticity and memory function in APP/PS1 mice, which might attribute to the activation of endogenous cannabinoid signaling. Furthermore, wwl70 significantly decreased the Aβ levels and neuroinflammation in the hippocampus of AD mice, and enhanced Aβ phagocytized by microglia. In conclusion, for the first time our data have shown that ABHD6 inhibition might be a promising strategy for AD treatment, and wwl70 is a potential candidate for AD drug development pipeline.
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- Zhiwei Xue
- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Department of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Department of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical Diseases, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Province Stroke Center for Diagnosis and Therapy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Nanjing Neuropsychiatry Clinic Medical Center, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Department of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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All mammalian cell membranes contain cholesterol to maintain membrane integrity. The transport of this hydrophobic lipid is mediated by lipoproteins. Cholesterol is especially enriched in the brain, particularly in synaptic and myelin membranes. Aging involves changes in sterol metabolism in peripheral organs and also in the brain. Some of those alterations have the potential to promote or to counteract the development of neurodegenerative diseases during aging. Here, we summarize the current knowledge of general principles of sterol metabolism in humans and mice, the most widely used model organism in biomedical research. We discuss changes in sterol metabolism that occur in the aged brain and highlight recent developments in cell type-specific cholesterol metabolism in the fast-growing research field of aging and age-related diseases, focusing on Alzheimer's disease. We propose that cell type-specific cholesterol handling and the interplay between cell types critically influence age-related disease processes.
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- Gesine Saher
- Department of Neurogenetics, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen, Germany;
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Shetti AU, Ramakrishnan A, Romanova L, Li W, Vo K, Volety I, Ratnayake I, Stephen T, Minshall RD, Cologna SM, Lazarov O. Reduced endothelial caveolin-1 underlies deficits in brain insulin signalling in type 2 diabetes. Brain 2023; 146:3014-3028. [PMID: 36731883 PMCID: PMC10316766 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awad028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Patients with type 2 diabetes exhibit severe impairments in insulin signalling in the brain and are five times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. However, what leads to these impairments is not fully understood. Here, we show reduced expression of endothelial cell caveolin-1 (Cav-1) in the db/db (Leprdb) mouse model of type 2 diabetes. This reduction correlated with alterations in insulin receptor expression and signalling in brain microvessels as well as brain parenchyma. These findings were recapitulated in the brains of endothelial cell-specific Cav-1 knock-out (Tie2Cre; Cav-1fl/fl) mice. Lack of Cav-1 in endothelial cells led to reduced response to insulin as well as reduced insulin uptake. Furthermore, we observed that Cav-1 was necessary for the stabilization of insulin receptors in lipid rafts. Interactome analysis revealed that insulin receptor interacts with Cav-1 and caveolae-associated proteins, insulin-degrading enzyme and the tight junction protein Zonula Occludence-1 in brain endothelial cells. Restoration of Cav-1 in Cav-1 knock-out brain endothelial cells rescued insulin receptor expression and localization. Overall, these results suggest that Cav-1 regulates insulin signalling and uptake by brain endothelial cells by modulating IR-α and IR-β localization and function in lipid rafts. Furthermore, depletion of endothelial cell-specific Cav-1 and the resulting impairment in insulin transport leads to alteration in insulin signalling in the brain parenchyma of type 2 diabetics.
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- Aashutosh U Shetti
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Electron Microscopy Core, Research Resource Center, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Traxler L, Lucciola R, Herdy JR, Jones JR, Mertens J, Gage FH. Neural cell state shifts and fate loss in ageing and age-related diseases. Nat Rev Neurol 2023; 19:434-443. [PMID: 37268723 PMCID: PMC10478103 DOI: 10.1038/s41582-023-00815-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Most age-related neurodegenerative diseases remain incurable owing to an incomplete understanding of the disease mechanisms. Several environmental and genetic factors contribute to disease onset, with human biological ageing being the primary risk factor. In response to acute cellular damage and external stimuli, somatic cells undergo state shifts characterized by temporal changes in their structure and function that increase their resilience, repair cellular damage, and lead to their mobilization to counteract the pathology. This basic cell biological principle also applies to human brain cells, including mature neurons that upregulate developmental features such as cell cycle markers or glycolytic reprogramming in response to stress. Although such temporary state shifts are required to sustain the function and resilience of the young human brain, excessive state shifts in the aged brain might result in terminal fate loss of neurons and glia, characterized by a permanent change in cell identity. Here, we offer a new perspective on the roles of cell states in sustaining health and counteracting disease, and we examine how cellular ageing might set the stage for pathological fate loss and neurodegeneration. A better understanding of neuronal state and fate shifts might provide the means for a controlled manipulation of cell fate to promote brain resilience and repair.
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- Larissa Traxler
- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Zhang H, Li J, Yu Y, Ren J, Liu Q, Bao Z, Sun S, Liu X, Ma S, Liu Z, Yan K, Wu Z, Fan Y, Sun X, Zhang Y, Ji Q, Cheng F, Wei PH, Ma X, Zhang S, Xie Z, Niu Y, Wang YJ, Han JDJ, Jiang T, Zhao G, Ji W, Izpisua Belmonte JC, Wang S, Qu J, Zhang W, Liu GH. Nuclear lamina erosion-induced resurrection of endogenous retroviruses underlies neuronal aging. Cell Rep 2023; 42:112593. [PMID: 37261950 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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The primate frontal lobe (FL) is sensitive to aging-related neurocognitive decline. However, the aging-associated molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Here, using physiologically aged non-human primates (NHPs), we depicted a comprehensive landscape of FL aging with multidimensional profiling encompassing bulk and single-nucleus transcriptomes, quantitative proteome, and DNA methylome. Conjoint analysis across these molecular and neuropathological layers underscores nuclear lamina and heterochromatin erosion, resurrection of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), activated pro-inflammatory cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) signaling, and cellular senescence in post-mitotic neurons of aged NHP and human FL. Using human embryonic stem-cell-derived neurons recapitulating cellular aging in vitro, we verified the loss of B-type lamins inducing resurrection of ERVs as an initiating event of the aging-bound cascade in post-mitotic neurons. Of significance, these aging-related cellular and molecular changes can be alleviated by abacavir, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, either through direct treatment of senescent human neurons in vitro or oral administration to aged mice.
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- Hui Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology and Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China; Clinical Stem Cell Research Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China; Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas Network & Asian Glioma Genome Atlas Network, Beijing 100070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Beijing 100053, China; MAIS, State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- MAIS, State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Artificial Intelligence, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Center for Quantitative Biology (CQB), Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Peking University International Cancer Institute, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Institute of Primate Translational Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China
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- Department of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China; State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Center for Quantitative Biology (CQB), Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing 100070, China; Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China; Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas Network & Asian Glioma Genome Atlas Network, Beijing 100070, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China; Clinical Research Center for Epilepsy Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China; Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Beijing 100053, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Institute of Primate Translational Medicine, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China
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- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China; Aging Translational Medicine Center, International Center for Aging and Cancer, Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China; The Fifth People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 400062, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, CAS, Beijing 100101, China; Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing 100101, China; Aging Translational Medicine Center, International Center for Aging and Cancer, Beijing Municipal Geriatric Medical Research Center, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China.
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Portero-Otin M, de la Maza MP, Uribarri J. Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products: Their Role in the Insulin Resistance of Aging. Cells 2023; 12:1684. [PMID: 37443718 PMCID: PMC10340703 DOI: 10.3390/cells12131684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Insulin resistance (IR) is commonly observed during aging and is at the root of many of the chronic nontransmissible diseases experienced as people grow older. Many factors may play a role in causing IR, but diet is undoubtedly an important one. Whether it is total caloric intake or specific components of the diet, the factors responsible remain to be confirmed. Of the many dietary influences that may play a role in aging-related decreased insulin sensitivity, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) appear particularly important. Herein, we have reviewed in detail in vitro, animal, and human evidence linking dietary AGEs contributing to the bodily burden of AGEs with the development of IR. We conclude that numerous small clinical trials assessing the effect of dietary AGE intake in combination with strong evidence in many animal studies strongly suggest that reducing dietary AGE intake is associated with improved IR in a variety of disease conditions. Reducing AGE content of common foods by simple changes in culinary techniques is a feasible, safe, and easily applicable intervention in both health and disease. Large-scale clinical trials are still needed to provide broader evidence for the deleterious role of dietary AGEs in chronic disease.
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- Manuel Portero-Otin
- Departamento de Medicina Experimental, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Lleida, 25196 Lleida, Spain;
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- Centro de Nutricion y Diabetes, Departamento de Medicina, Clinica Alemana, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7610658, Chile;
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Spinelli R, Baboota RK, Gogg S, Beguinot F, Blüher M, Nerstedt A, Smith U. Increased cell senescence in human metabolic disorders. J Clin Invest 2023; 133:e169922. [PMID: 37317964 DOI: 10.1172/jci169922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Cell senescence (CS) is at the nexus between aging and associated chronic disorders, and aging increases the burden of CS in all major metabolic tissues. However, CS is also increased in adult obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease independent of aging. Senescent tissues are characterized by dysfunctional cells and increased inflammation, and both progenitor cells and mature, fully differentiated and nonproliferating cells are afflicted. Recent studies have shown that hyperinsulinemia and associated insulin resistance (IR) promote CS in both human adipose and liver cells. Similarly, increased CS promotes cellular IR, showing their interdependence. Furthermore, the increased adipose CS in T2D is independent of age, BMI, and degree of hyperinsulinemia, suggesting premature aging. These results suggest that senomorphic/senolytic therapy may become important for treating these common metabolic disorders.
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- Rosa Spinelli
- Lundberg Laboratory for Diabetes Research, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
- URT Genomics of Diabetes, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Lundberg Laboratory for Diabetes Research, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Evotec International GmbH, Göttingen, Germany
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- Lundberg Laboratory for Diabetes Research, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
- URT Genomics of Diabetes, Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG), University of Leipzig and University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Lundberg Laboratory for Diabetes Research, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Lundberg Laboratory for Diabetes Research, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Mei Y, Li Y, Cheng Y, Gao L. The effect of gastric bypass surgery on cognitive function of Alzheimer's disease and the role of GLP1-SGLT1 pathway. Exp Neurol 2023; 363:114377. [PMID: 36893833 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2023.114377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Gastric bypass surgery has been shown to improve metabolic profiles via GLP1, which may also have cognitive benefits for Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. However, the exact mechanism requires further investigation. METHODS Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sham surgery was performed on APP/PS1/Tau triple transgenic mice (an AD mice model) or wild type C57BL/6 mice. Morris Water Maze (MWM) test was used to evaluate the cognitive function of mice and animal tissue samples were obtained for measurements two months after the surgery. Additionally, STC-1 intestine cells were treated with siTAS1R2 and siSGLT1, and HT22 nerve cells were treated with Aβ, siGLP1R, GLP1 and siSGLT1 in vitro to explore the role of GLP1-SGLT1 related signaling pathway in cognitive function. RESULTS The MWM test showed that bypass surgery significantly improved cognitive function in AD mice as measured by navigation and spatial probe tests. Moreover, bypass surgery reversed neurodegeneration, down-regulated hyperphosphorylation of Tau protein and Aβ deposition, improved glucose metabolism, and up-regulated the expression of GLP1, SGLT1, and TAS1R2/3 in the hippocampus. Furthermore, GLP1R silencing down-regulated SGLT1 expression, whereas SGLT1 silencing increased Tau protein deposition and exacerbated dysregulated of glucose metabolism in HT22 cells. However, RYGB did not alter the level of GLP1 secretion in the brainstem (where central GLP1 is mainly produced). Additionally, GLP1 expression was upregulated by RYGB via TAS1R2/3-SGLT1 activation sequentially in the small intestine. CONCLUSION RYGB surgery could improve cognition function in AD mice through facilitating glucose metabolism and reducing Tau phosphorylation and Aβ deposition in the hippocampus, mediated by peripheral serum GLP1 activation of SGLT1 in the brain. Furthermore, RYGB increased GLP1 expression through sequential activation of TAS1R2/TAS1R3 and SGLT1 in the small intestine.
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- Yingna Mei
- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China.
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Selle J, Bohl K, Höpker K, Wilke R, Dinger K, Kasper P, Abend B, Schermer B, Müller RU, Kurschat C, Nüsken KD, Nüsken E, Meyer D, Savai Pullamsetti S, Schumacher B, Dötsch J, Alcazar MAA. Perinatal Obesity Sensitizes for Premature Kidney Aging Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032508. [PMID: 36768831 PMCID: PMC9916864 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a global health burden, is strongly associated with age-related renal function decline, hypertension, and diabetes, which are all frequent consequences of obesity. Despite extensive studies, the mechanisms determining susceptibility to CKD remain insufficiently understood. Clinical evidence together with prior studies from our group showed that perinatal metabolic disorders after intrauterine growth restriction or maternal obesity adversely affect kidney structure and function throughout life. Since obesity and aging processes converge in similar pathways we tested if perinatal obesity caused by high-fat diet (HFD)-fed dams sensitizes aging-associated mechanisms in kidneys of newborn mice. The results showed a marked increase of γH2AX-positive cells with elevated 8-Oxo-dG (RNA/DNA damage), both indicative of DNA damage response and oxidative stress. Using unbiased comprehensive transcriptomics we identified compartment-specific differentially-regulated signaling pathways in kidneys after perinatal obesity. Comparison of these data to transcriptomic data of naturally aged kidneys and prematurely aged kidneys of genetic modified mice with a hypomorphic allele of Ercc1, revealed similar signatures, e.g., inflammatory signaling. In a biochemical approach we validated pathways of inflammaging in the kidneys after perinatal obesity. Collectively, our initial findings demonstrate premature aging-associated processes as a consequence of perinatal obesity that could determine the susceptibility for CKD early in life.
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- Jaco Selle
- Translational Experimental Pediatrics—Experimental Pulmonology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Nephrology Research Laboratory, University Hospital of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Nephrology Research Laboratory, University Hospital of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Translational Experimental Pediatrics—Experimental Pulmonology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Translational Experimental Pediatrics—Experimental Pulmonology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Translational Experimental Pediatrics—Experimental Pulmonology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Nephrology Research Laboratory, University Hospital of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Nephrology Research Laboratory, University Hospital of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Nephrology Research Laboratory, University Hospital of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Genome Stability in Aging and Disease, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Lung Development and Remodeling, Max-Planck-Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 61231 Bad Nauheim, Germany
- Institute for Lung Health (ILH), Universities of Gießen and Marburg Lung Centre (UGMLC), Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), Member of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 35392 Gießen, Germany
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- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Genome Stability in Aging and Disease, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Translational Experimental Pediatrics—Experimental Pulmonology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, 50931 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Lung Health (ILH), Universities of Gießen and Marburg Lung Centre (UGMLC), Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), Member of the German Center of Lung Research (DZL), 35392 Gießen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-221-478-96876; Fax: +49-221-478-46868
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Liang A, Zhang W, Wang Q, Huang L, Zhang J, Ma D, Liu K, Li S, Chen X, Li S, Lei X. Resveratrol regulates insulin resistance to improve the glycolytic pathway by activating SIRT2 in PCOS granulosa cells. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1019562. [PMID: 36742000 PMCID: PMC9889872 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1019562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Scope Insulin resistance (IR) has a close relationship with the main clinical manifestations of patients with PCOS; hence, the research and development of new drugs to treat PCOS by improving IR is a desiderate task at present. Resveratrol (RES) possesses a variety of beneficial pharmacological functions, such as antioxidation, anti-inflammatory, regulating glucose, and lipid metabolism. However, whether RES could improve IR and the underlying mechanisms remained unclear in PCOS. Methods and results SD rats received a high-fat diet and letrozole for 30 days to establish the PCOS model and then intervened with RES for 30 days. The results demonstrated that RES played a protective role on the IR in PCOS rats, which significantly decreased the levels of blood glucose and serum insulin, up regulated the expression of IGF1R, and down regulated the expression of IGF1. In vitro, KGN cells were treated with insulin, RES, and AGK2, respectively. We found that a high dose of insulin (4μg/mL) significantly inhibited KGN cell viability, decreased the level of lactic acid, and increased the level of pyruvate, while RES (25μM) attenuated the growth-inhibitory effect, as well as increased the level of lactic acid and decreased the level of pyruvate after high levels of insulin treatment. Simultaneously, RES up regulated the expression level of the crucial rate-limiting enzymes relating to glycolytic pathways, such as LDHA, HK2, and PKM2. Furthermore, AGK2 remarkably inhibited the expression level of SIRT2, which was similar to the same negative effects processed by insulin. Meanwhile, RES overtly repaired the glycolysis process by reversing the levels of lactic acid and pyruvate, together with up regulating the expression level of LDHA, HK2, and PKM2, after AGK2 treatment. Conclusion RES could effectively improve insulin resistance and restore the glycolysis pathway by regulating SIRT2, which may contribute to attenuating the ovarian damage of PCOS rats and provide a potential treatment for patients with PCOS.
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- Aihong Liang
- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
- Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Innovative Training Base for Medical Postgraduates, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China and Yueyang Women & Children's Medical Center, Hengyang, Yueyang, Hunan, China
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Asanov E, Shatilo V, Antonyuk-Shcheglova I, Naskalova S, Dyba I, Holubova Y. PECULIARITIES OF PULMONARY VENTILATION RESPONSE TO DOSED HYPOXIA IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH IMPAIRED GLUCOSE TOLERANCE. WIADOMOSCI LEKARSKIE (WARSAW, POLAND : 1960) 2023; 76:2674-2678. [PMID: 38290032 DOI: 10.36740/wlek202312117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim: To determine the peculiarities of the response of pulmonary ventilation to hypoxia in elderly people with impaired glucose tolerance. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and methods: Forty-three elderly people were examined, including 20 patients with impaired glucose tolerance and 23 healthy individuals with preserved glucose tolerance. Fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentrations were determined, and the HOMA-IR insulin resistance index was calculated. Under conditions of normoxia and during a dosed hypoxic test (12% oxygen, duration 20 min), blood saturation and lung ventilation parameters were monitored. RESULTS Results: Under conditions of normoxia, the indicators of lung ventilation function did not differ between the groups of elderly people with impaired and preserved glucose tolerance. Under conditions of hypoxia, elderly people with impaired glucose tolerance had a less significant increase in ventilation, despite the development of more severe arterial hypoxemia. This leads to a decrease in the ventilatory response to hypoxia in case of impaired carbohydrate metabolism. CONCLUSION Conclusions: In people with impaired glucose tolerance, a less significant ventilatory response to hypoxia is combined with more pronounced insulin resistance.
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- Ervin Asanov
- DMITRY F. CHEBOTAREV INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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- DMITRY F. CHEBOTAREV INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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- DMITRY F. CHEBOTAREV INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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- DMITRY F. CHEBOTAREV INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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- DMITRY F. CHEBOTAREV INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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- DMITRY F. CHEBOTAREV INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF UKRAINE, KYIV, UKRAINE
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Gao H, Gao L, Rao Y, Qian L, Li M, Wang W. The Gengnianchun recipe attenuates insulin resistance-induced diminished ovarian reserve through inhibiting the senescence of granulosa cells. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1133280. [PMID: 36936173 PMCID: PMC10016225 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1133280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Insulin resistance (IR) is found in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the effects and mechanisms of IR on diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) remain unclear. This study set out to investigate the effects of IR on ovarian reserve; to explore the effects of high concentrations of insulin on the function of ovarian cells in vitro; and to validate the hypothesis that the Gengnianchun recipe (GNC) helps to attenuate DOR caused by IR through reducing the senescence of granulosa cells. METHODS Estrus cycle, follicle count, and sex hormone levels were detected to evaluate ovarian function in mice with IR caused by feeding a high-fat diet (HFD). In addition, KGN cells (human granulosa cell line) were treated with high concentrations of insulin. The staining for senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase (SA-β-gal), cell cycle, and expression levels of mRNA and gene proteins related to cell aging were detected in KGN cells treated with high concentrations of insulin. Mice treated with an HFD were fed metformin, GNC, or saline solution for 6 weeks by oral gavage. HOMA-IR, the area under the curve (AUC) of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), and fasting serum insulin (FINS) were examined to confirm the IR status. Then estrus cycle, follicle count, and sex hormone levels were detected to evaluate ovarian function. Expression levels of mRNA and gene proteins related to cell aging were detected in the ovarian tissue of mice in each group. RESULTS The results demonstrated that IR reduced murine ovarian reserves, and high doses of insulin caused granulosa cells to senesce. There was a considerable improvement in HFD-induced IR status in the metformin (Met) and GNC treatment groups. In addition, the expression levels of aging-associated biomarkers were much lower in GNC mice than Met mice; and both the latter groups had considerably lower levels than the HFD group. Moreover, higher follicle counts in different stages and shorter diestrus in the Met or GNC groups compared to the HFD group indicated that ovarian aging could be largely reversed. DISCUSSION This work showed that: IR impaired ovarian reserve; high concentrations of insulin induced granulosa cell aging; and GNC attenuated ovarian function through inhibiting IR-induced cell aging.
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- Hongna Gao
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Mingqing Li, ; Wenjun Wang,
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- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integrated Traditional & Western Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Mingqing Li, ; Wenjun Wang,
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Wong GCN, Chow KHM. DNA Damage Response-Associated Cell Cycle Re-Entry and Neuronal Senescence in Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Disease. J Alzheimers Dis 2023; 94:S429-S451. [PMID: 35848025 PMCID: PMC10473156 DOI: 10.3233/jad-220203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Chronological aging is by far the strongest risk factor for age-related dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Senescent cells accumulated in the aging and Alzheimer's disease brains are now recognized as the keys to describing such an association. Cellular senescence is a classic phenomenon characterized by stable cell arrest, which is thought to be applicable only to dividing cells. Emerging evidence indicates that fully differentiated post-mitotic neurons are also capable of becoming senescent, with roles in contributing to both brain aging and disease pathogenesis. The key question that arises is the identity of the upstream triggers and the molecular mechanisms that underly such changes. Here, we highlight the potential role of persistent DNA damage response as the major driver of senescent phenotypes and discuss the current evidence and molecular mechanisms that connect DNA repair infidelity, cell cycle re-entry and terminal fate decision in committing neuronal cell senescence.
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- Genper Chi-Ngai Wong
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Ebrahimi M, Sivaprasad S, Thompson P, Perry G. Retinal Neurodegeneration in Euglycemic Hyperinsulinemia, Prediabetes, and Diabetes. Ophthalmic Res 2022; 66:385-397. [PMID: 36463857 DOI: 10.1159/000528503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a challenging public health problem mainly because of its growing prevalence and risk of blindness. In general, our current knowledge and practice have failed to prevent the onset or progression of DR to sight-threatening complications. While there are treatment options for sight-threatening complications of DR, it is crucial to pay more attention to the early stages of DR to decrease its prevalence. Growing evidence suggests many pathologic changes occur before clinical presentations of DR in euglycemic hyperinsulinemia, prediabetes, and diabetes. These pathological changes occur in retinal neurons, glia, and microvasculature. A new focus on these preclinical pathologies - especially on hyperinsulinemia - may provide further insight into disease mechanisms, endpoints for clinical trials, and druggable targets in early disease. Here, we review the current evidence on the pathophysiological changes reported in preclinical DR and appraise preventive and treatment options for DR.
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- Moein Ebrahimi
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy, and Autoimmunity, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- Imaging Genetics Center, Mark and Mary Stevens Institute for Neuroimaging and Informatics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Texas and San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Guidelines for cellular and animal models of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. EFOOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Herdy JR, Traxler L, Agarwal RK, Karbacher L, Schlachetzki JCM, Boehnke L, Zangwill D, Galasko D, Glass CK, Mertens J, Gage FH. Increased post-mitotic senescence in aged human neurons is a pathological feature of Alzheimer's disease. Cell Stem Cell 2022; 29:1637-1652.e6. [PMID: 36459967 PMCID: PMC10093780 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The concept of senescence as a phenomenon limited to proliferating cells has been challenged by growing evidence of senescence-like features in terminally differentiated cells, including neurons. The persistence of senescent cells late in life is associated with tissue dysfunction and increased risk of age-related disease. We found that Alzheimer's disease (AD) brains have significantly higher proportions of neurons that express senescence markers, and their distribution indicates bystander effects. AD patient-derived directly induced neurons (iNs) exhibit strong transcriptomic, epigenetic, and molecular biomarker signatures, indicating a specific human neuronal senescence-like state. AD iN single-cell transcriptomics revealed that senescent-like neurons face oncogenic challenges and metabolic dysfunction as well as display a pro-inflammatory signature. Integrative profiling of the inflammatory secretome of AD iNs and patient cerebral spinal fluid revealed a neuronal senescence-associated secretory phenotype that could trigger astrogliosis in human astrocytes. Finally, we show that targeting senescence-like neurons with senotherapeutics could be a strategy for preventing or treating AD.
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- Joseph R Herdy
- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA; Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA; Neural Aging Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Biology, CMBI, Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria.
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- Neural Aging Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Biology, CMBI, Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Neural Aging Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Biology, CMBI, Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA; Division of Biological Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA; Neural Aging Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Biology, CMBI, Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria.
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- Laboratory of Genetics, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Hu Y, Cao K, Wang F, Wu W, Mai W, Qiu L, Luo Y, Ge WP, Sun B, Shi L, Zhu J, Zhang J, Wu Z, Xie Y, Duan S, Gao Z. Dual roles of hexokinase 2 in shaping microglial function by gating glycolytic flux and mitochondrial activity. Nat Metab 2022; 4:1756-1774. [PMID: 36536134 DOI: 10.1038/s42255-022-00707-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Microglia continuously survey the brain parenchyma and actively shift status following stimulation. These processes demand a unique bioenergetic programme; however, little is known about the metabolic determinants in microglia. By mining large datasets and generating transgenic tools, here we show that hexokinase 2 (HK2), the most active isozyme associated with mitochondrial membrane, is selectively expressed in microglia in the brain. Genetic ablation of HK2 reduced microglial glycolytic flux and energy production, suppressed microglial repopulation, and attenuated microglial surveillance and damage-triggered migration in male mice. HK2 elevation is prominent in immune-challenged or disease-associated microglia. In ischaemic stroke models, however, HK2 deletion promoted neuroinflammation and potentiated cerebral damages. The enhanced inflammatory responses after HK2 ablation in microglia are associated with aberrant mitochondrial function and reactive oxygen species accumulation. Our study demonstrates that HK2 gates both glycolytic flux and mitochondrial activity to shape microglial functions, changes of which contribute to metabolic abnormalities and maladaptive inflammation in brain diseases.
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- Yaling Hu
- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing, Beijing, China
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- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Anesthesiology, the Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology and Department of Neurology of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, State Key Laboratory of Brain-machine Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
- NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Leng L, Yuan Z, Pan R, Su X, Wang H, Xue J, Zhuang K, Gao J, Chen Z, Lin H, Xie W, Li H, Chen Z, Ren K, Zhang X, Wang W, Jin ZB, Wu S, Wang X, Yuan Z, Xu H, Chow HM, Zhang J. Microglial hexokinase 2 deficiency increases ATP generation through lipid metabolism leading to β-amyloid clearance. Nat Metab 2022; 4:1287-1305. [PMID: 36203054 DOI: 10.1038/s42255-022-00643-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Microglial cells consume adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during phagocytosis to clear neurotoxic β-amyloid in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the contribution of energy metabolism to microglial function in AD remains unclear. Here, we demonstrate that hexokinase 2 (HK2) is elevated in microglia from an AD mouse model (5xFAD) and AD patients. Genetic deletion or pharmacological inhibition of HK2 significantly promotes microglial phagocytosis, lowers the amyloid plaque burden and attenuates cognitive impairment in male AD mice. Notably, the ATP level is dramatically increased in HK2-deficient or inactive microglia, which can be attributed to a marked upregulation in lipoprotein lipase (LPL) expression and subsequent increase in lipid metabolism. We further show that two downstream metabolites of HK2, glucose-6-phosphate and fructose-6-phosphate, can reverse HK2-deficiency-induced upregulation of LPL, thus supporting ATP production and microglial phagocytosis. Our findings uncover a crucial role for HK2 in phagocytosis through regulation of microglial energy metabolism, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for AD by targeting HK2.
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- Lige Leng
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- The Brain Science Center, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medcial University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Lab, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medcial University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Lab, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medcial University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- The Brain Science Center, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research, Institute of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
- Institute of Neuroscience, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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Wang J, Li L, Zhang Z, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Zhang C, Bi Y. Extracellular vesicles mediate the communication of adipose tissue with brain and promote cognitive impairment associated with insulin resistance. Cell Metab 2022; 34:1264-1279.e8. [PMID: 36070680 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Type 2 diabetes with obesity-related insulin resistance as the main manifestation is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment. Adipose tissue plays an important role in this process. Here, we demonstrated that adipose tissue-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their cargo microRNAs (miRNAs) mediate inter-organ communication between adipose tissue and the brain, which can be transferred into the brain in a membrane protein-dependent manner and enriched in neurons, especially in the hippocampus. Further investigation suggests that adipose tissue-derived EVs from high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice or patients with diabetes induce remarkable synaptic loss and cognitive impairment. Depletion of miRNA cargo in these EVs significantly alleviates their detrimental effects on cognitive function. Collectively, these data suggest that targeting adipose tissue-derived EVs or their cargo miRNAs may provide a promising strategy for pharmaceutical interventions for cognitive impairment in diabetes.
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- Jin Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Metabolic Diseases, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing 210023, China; Institute for Brain Sciences, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Metabolic Diseases, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Metabolic Diseases, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Center of Molecular Diagnostic and Therapy, State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for MicroRNA Biology and Biotechnology, NJU Advanced Institute of Life Sciences (NAILS), NJU Institute of AI Biomedicine and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Metabolic Diseases, Nanjing 210008, China.
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Gentreau M, Reynes C, Sabatier R, Maller JJ, Meslin C, Deverdun J, Le Bars E, Raymond M, Berticat C, Artero S. Glucometabolic Changes Are Associated with Structural Gray Matter Alterations in Prodromal Dementia. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 89:1293-1302. [PMID: 36031896 DOI: 10.3233/jad-220490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glucometabolic changes, such as high glycemic load (GL) diet and insulin resistance (IR), are potential risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Yet, the effect of these factors on brain alterations that contribute to AD pathology has not been clearly demonstrated. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the relationship of GL and IR with gray matter volumes involved in prodromal dementia. METHODS GL and Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) index, an IR surrogate marker, were calculated in 497 participants who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The gray matter volumes most related to prodromal dementia/mild cognitive impairment (diagnosed in 18/158 participants during the 7-year follow-up) were identified using a data-driven machine learning algorithm. RESULTS Higher GL diet was associated with reduced amygdala volume. The TyG index was negatively associated with the hippocampus, amygdala, and putamen volumes. CONCLUSION These results suggest that GL and IR are associated with lower gray matter volumes in brain regions involved in AD pathology.
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- Mélissa Gentreau
- IGF, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- IGF, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,General Electric Healthcare, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- I2FH, Department of Neuroradiology, Montpellier University Hospital Center, Gui de Chauliac Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- I2FH, Department of Neuroradiology, Montpellier University Hospital Center, Gui de Chauliac Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- ISEM, University of Montpellier, CNRS, EPHE, IRD, Montpellier, France
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- ISEM, University of Montpellier, CNRS, EPHE, IRD, Montpellier, France
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- IGF, University of Montpellier, CNRS, INSERM, Montpellier, France
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Falling Short: The Contribution of Central Insulin Receptors to Gait Dysregulation in Brain Aging. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10081923. [PMID: 36009470 PMCID: PMC9405648 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10081923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Insulin resistance, which manifests as a reduction of insulin receptor signaling, is known to correlate with pathological changes in peripheral tissues as well as in the brain. Central insulin resistance has been associated with impaired cognitive performance, decreased neuronal health, and reduced brain metabolism; however, the mechanisms underlying central insulin resistance and its impact on brain regions outside of those associated with cognition remain unclear. Falls are a leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in the older population. Despite this, there is a paucity of work focused on age-dependent alterations in brain regions associated with ambulatory control or potential therapeutic approaches to target these processes. Here, we discuss age-dependent alterations in central modalities that may contribute to gait dysregulation, summarize current data supporting the role of insulin signaling in the brain, and highlight key findings that suggest insulin receptor sensitivity may be preserved in the aged brain. Finally, we present novel results showing that administration of insulin to the somatosensory cortex of aged animals can alter neuronal communication, cerebral blood flow, and the motivation to ambulate, emphasizing the need for further investigations of intranasal insulin as a clinical management strategy in the older population.
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