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Xu Y, Tang L, Zhou C, Sun L, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xia S, Bao X, Yang H, Xu Y. Inhibition of ADORA3 promotes microglial phagocytosis and alleviates chronic ischemic white matter injury. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14742. [PMID: 38715283 PMCID: PMC11076989 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Adenosine A3 receptor (ADORA3) belongs to the adenosine receptor families and the role of ADORA3 in vascular dementia (VaD) is largely unexplored. The present study sought to determine the therapeutic role of ADORA3 antagonist in a mouse model of VaD. METHODS The GSE122063 dataset was selected to screen the differential expression genes and pathways between VaD patients and controls. A mouse model of bilateral carotid artery stenosis (BCAS) was established. The cognitive functions were examined by the novel object recognition test, Y maze test, and fear of conditioning test. The white matter injury (WMI) was examined by 9.4 T MRI, western blot, and immunofluorescence staining. The mechanisms of ADORA3-regulated phagocytosis by microglia were examined using qPCR, western blot, dual immunofluorescence staining, and flow cytometry. RESULTS The expression of ADORA3 was elevated in brain tissues of VaD patients and ADORA3 was indicated as a key gene for VaD in the GSE122063. In BCAS mice, the expression of ADORA3 was predominantly elevated in microglia in the corpus callosum. ADORA3 antagonist promotes microglial phagocytosis to myelin debris by facilitating cAMP/PKA/p-CREB pathway and thereby ameliorates WMI and cognitive impairment in BCAS mice. The therapeutic effect of ADORA3 antagonist was partially reversed by the inhibition of the cAMP/PKA pathway. CONCLUSIONS ADORA3 antagonist alleviates chronic ischemic WMI by modulating myelin clearance of microglia, which may be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of VaD.
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- Yuhao Xu
- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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- Department of Neurology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Institute of Translational Medicine for Brain Critical DiseasesNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular MedicineMedical School of Nanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Nanjing Neurology Clinical Medical CenterNanjingChina
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Pinheiro FI, Araújo-Filho I, do Rego ACM, de Azevedo EP, Cobucci RN, Guzen FP. Hepatopancreatic metabolic disorders and their implications in the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 96:102250. [PMID: 38417711 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Dementia has been faced with significant public health challenges and economic burdens that urges the need to develop safe and effective interventions. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have focused on the relationship between dementia and liver and pancreatic metabolic disorders that result in diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and dyslipidemia. Previous reports have shown that there is a plausible correlation between pathologies caused by hepatopancreatic dysfunctions and dementia. Glucose, insulin and IGF-1 metabolized in the liver and pancreas probably have an important influence on the pathophysiology of the most common dementias: Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. This current review highlights recent studies aimed at identifying convergent mechanisms, such as insulin resistance and other diseases, linked to altered hepatic and pancreatic metabolism, which are capable of causing brain changes that ultimately lead to dementia.
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- Francisco I Pinheiro
- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Health School, Potiguar University (UnP), Natal, RN, Brazil; Department of Surgical, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59010-180, Brazil; Institute of Education, Research and Innovation of the Liga Norte Rio-Grandense Against Cancer
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Health School, Potiguar University (UnP), Natal, RN, Brazil; Department of Surgical, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59010-180, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Health School, Potiguar University (UnP), Natal, RN, Brazil; Institute of Education, Research and Innovation of the Liga Norte Rio-Grandense Against Cancer
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Health School, Potiguar University (UnP), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Health School, Potiguar University (UnP), Natal, RN, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Science Applied to Women`s Health, Medical School, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Health School, Potiguar University (UnP), Natal, RN, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Health and Society, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), Mossoró, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), Mossoró, Brazil.
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Solé-Guardia G, Luijten M, Geenen B, Claassen JAHR, Litjens G, de Leeuw FE, Wiesmann M, Kiliaan AJ. Three-dimensional identification of microvascular pathology and neurovascular inflammation in severe white matter hyperintensity: a case report. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5004. [PMID: 38424226 PMCID: PMC10904845 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55733-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are the most prevalent markers of cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), which is the major vascular risk factor for dementia. Microvascular pathology and neuroinflammation are suggested to drive the transition from normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) to WMH, particularly in individuals with hypertension. However, current imaging techniques cannot capture ongoing NAWM changes. The transition from NAWM into WMH is a continuous process, yet white matter lesions are often examined dichotomously, which may explain their underlying heterogeneity. Therefore, we examined microvascular and neurovascular inflammation pathology in NAWM and severe WMH three-dimensionally, along with gradual magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) signal (sub-)segmentation. In WMH, the vascular network exhibited reduced length and complexity compared to NAWM. Neuroinflammation was more severe in WMH. Vascular inflammation was more pronounced in NAWM, suggesting its potential significance in converting NAWM into WMH. Moreover, the (sub-)segmentation of FLAIR signal displayed varying degrees of vascular pathology, particularly within WMH regions. These findings highlight the intricate interplay between microvascular pathology and neuroinflammation in the transition from NAWM to WMH. Further examination of neurovascular inflammation across MRI-visible alterations could aid deepening our understanding on WMH conversion, and therewith how to improve the prognosis of SVD.
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- Gemma Solé-Guardia
- Department of Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Preclinical Imaging Center PRIME, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Radboud university medical center, 6525 EZ, Nijmegen, PO Box 9101, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Preclinical Imaging Center PRIME, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Radboud university medical center, 6525 EZ, Nijmegen, PO Box 9101, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Preclinical Imaging Center PRIME, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Radboud university medical center, 6525 EZ, Nijmegen, PO Box 9101, The Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatrics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Computational Pathology Group, Research Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Preclinical Imaging Center PRIME, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Radboud university medical center, 6525 EZ, Nijmegen, PO Box 9101, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behavior, Preclinical Imaging Center PRIME, Radboud Alzheimer Center, Radboud university medical center, 6525 EZ, Nijmegen, PO Box 9101, The Netherlands.
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Askew KE, Beverley J, Sigfridsson E, Szymkowiak S, Emelianova K, Dando O, Hardingham GE, Duncombe J, Hennessy E, Koudelka J, Samarasekera N, Salman RAS, Smith C, Tavares AAS, Gomez-Nicola D, Kalaria RN, McColl BW, Horsburgh K. Inhibiting CSF1R alleviates cerebrovascular white matter disease and cognitive impairment. Glia 2024; 72:375-395. [PMID: 37909242 PMCID: PMC10952452 DOI: 10.1002/glia.24481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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White matter abnormalities, related to poor cerebral perfusion, are a core feature of small vessel cerebrovascular disease, and critical determinants of vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. Despite this importance there is a lack of treatment options. Proliferation of microglia producing an expanded, reactive population and associated neuroinflammatory alterations have been implicated in the onset and progression of cerebrovascular white matter disease, in patients and in animal models, suggesting that targeting microglial proliferation may exert protection. Colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R) is a key regulator of microglial proliferation. We found that the expression of CSF1R/Csf1r and other markers indicative of increased microglial abundance are significantly elevated in damaged white matter in human cerebrovascular disease and in a clinically relevant mouse model of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion and vascular cognitive impairment. Using the mouse model, we investigated long-term pharmacological CSF1R inhibition, via GW2580, and demonstrated that the expansion of microglial numbers in chronic hypoperfused white matter is prevented. Transcriptomic analysis of hypoperfused white matter tissue showed enrichment of microglial and inflammatory gene sets, including phagocytic genes that were the predominant expression modules modified by CSF1R inhibition. Further, CSF1R inhibition attenuated hypoperfusion-induced white matter pathology and rescued spatial learning impairments and to a lesser extent cognitive flexibility. Overall, this work suggests that inhibition of CSF1R and microglial proliferation mediates protection against chronic cerebrovascular white matter pathology and cognitive deficits. Our study nominates CSF1R as a target for the treatment of vascular cognitive disorders with broader implications for treatment of other chronic white matter diseases.
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- Katharine E Askew
- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences and Sudden Death Brain Bank, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences and Sudden Death Brain Bank, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences and Sudden Death Brain Bank, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Clinical and Translational Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Wan H, Liu Q, Chen C, Dong W, Wang S, Shi W, Li C, Ren J, Wang Z, Cui T, Shao X. An Integrative Nomogram for Identifying Cognitive Impairment Using Seizure Type and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Neuroimaging Markers in Patients with Late-Onset Epilepsy of Unknown Origin. Neurol Ther 2024; 13:107-125. [PMID: 38019380 PMCID: PMC10787714 DOI: 10.1007/s40120-023-00566-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cognitive impairment (CI) is a common comorbidity in patients with late-onset epilepsy of unknown origin (LOEU). However, limited data are available on effective screening methods for CI at an early stage. We aimed to develop and internally validate a nomogram for identifying patients with LOEU at risk of CI and investigate the potential moderating effect of education on the relationship between periventricular white matter hyperintensities (PVHs) and cognitive function. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 61 patients aged ≥ 55 years diagnosed with LOEU. The main outcome was CI, reflected as an adjusted Montreal Cognition Assessment score of < 26 points. A nomogram based on a multivariable logistic regression model was constructed. Its discriminative ability, calibration, and clinical applicability were tested using calibration plots, the area under the curve (AUC), and decision curves. Internal model validation was conducted using the bootstrap method. The moderating effect of education on the relationship between PVH and cognitive function was examined using hierarchical linear regression. RESULTS Forty-four of 61 (72.1%) patients had CI. A nomogram incorporating seizure type, total cerebral small vessel disease burden score, and PVH score was built to identify the risk factors for CI. The AUC of the model was 0.881 (95% confidence interval: 0.771-0.994) and 0.78 (95% confidence interval: 0.75-0.8) after internal validation. Higher educational levels blunted the negative impact of PVH on cognitive function. CONCLUSION Our nomogram provides a convenient tool for identifying patients with LOEU who are at risk of CI. Moreover, our findings demonstrate the importance of education for these patients.
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- Huijuan Wan
- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Department of Neuroscience, Fujian Key Laboratory of Brain Tumors Diagnosis and Precision Treatment, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Brain Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases (NCRC-ND), Beijing, China.
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Xu SX, Xie XH, Yao L, Wang W, Zhang H, Chen MM, Sun S, Nie ZW, Nagy C, Liu Z. Human in vivo evidence of reduced astrocyte activation and neuroinflammation in patients with treatment-resistant depression following electroconvulsive therapy. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2023; 77:653-664. [PMID: 37675893 DOI: 10.1111/pcn.13596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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AIM The current study aimed to investigate the neuroinflammatory hypothesis of depression and the potential anti-inflammatory effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in vivo, utilizing astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles (ADEVs) isolated from plasma. METHODS A total of 40 patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and 35 matched healthy controls were recruited at baseline, and 34 patients with TRD completed the post-ECT visits. Blood samples were collected at baseline and post-ECT. Plasma ADEVs were isolated and confirmed, and the concentrations of two astrocyte markers (glial fibrillary acidic protein [GFAP] and S100β), an extracellular vesicle marker cluster of differentiation 81 (CD81), and nine inflammatory markers in ADEVs were measured as main analyses. In addition, correlation analysis was conducted between clinical features and ADEV protein levels as exploratory analysis. RESULTS At baseline, the TRD group exhibited significantly higher levels of two astrocyte markers GFAP and S100β, as well as CD81 compared with the healthy controls. Inflammatory markers interferon γ (IFN-γ), interleukin (IL) 1β, IL-4, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor α, IL-10, and IL-17A were also significantly higher in the TRD group. After ECT, there was a significant reduction in the levels of GFAP, S100β, and CD81, along with a significant decrease in the levels of IFN-γ and IL-4. Furthermore, higher levels of GFAP, S100β, CD81, and inflammatory cytokines were associated with more severe depressive symptoms and poorer cognitive function. CONCLUSION This study provides direct insight supporting the astrocyte activation and neuroinflammatory hypothesis of depression using ADEVs. ECT may exert an anti-inflammatory effect through inhibition of such activation of astrocytes.
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- Shu-Xian Xu
- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- McGill Group for Suicide Studies, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Chen H, Fan L, Guo Q, Wong MY, Yu F, Foxe N, Wang W, Nessim A, Carling G, Liu B, Lopez-Lee C, Huang Y, Amin S, Patel T, Mok SA, Song WM, Zhang B, Ma Q, Fu H, Gan L, Luo W. DAP12 deficiency alters microglia-oligodendrocyte communication and enhances resilience against tau toxicity. bioRxiv 2023:2023.10.26.563970. [PMID: 37961594 PMCID: PMC10634844 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.26.563970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
Abstract
Pathogenic tau accumulation fuels neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Enhancing aging brain's resilience to tau pathology would lead to novel therapeutic strategies. DAP12 (DNAX-activation protein 12) is critically involved in microglial immune responses. Previous studies have showed that mice lacking DAP12 in tauopathy mice exhibit higher tau pathology but are protected from tau-induced cognitive deficits. However, the exact mechanism remains elusive. Our current study uncovers a novel resilience mechanism via microglial interaction with oligodendrocytes. Despite higher tau inclusions, Dap12 deletion curbs tau-induced brain inflammation and ameliorates myelin and synapse loss. Specifically, removal of Dap12 abolished tau-induced disease-associated clusters in microglia (MG) and intermediate oligodendrocytes (iOli), which are spatially correlated with tau pathology in AD brains. Our study highlights the critical role of interactions between microglia and oligodendrocytes in tau toxicity and DAP12 signaling as a promising target for enhancing resilience in AD.
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- Hao Chen
- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- The State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island, New York, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Program of Neuroscience, Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Program of Neuroscience, Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Program of Neuroscience, Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Program of Neuroscience, Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Millburn High School, New Jersey, NJ, USA
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- Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer Disease Research Institute, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Parent O, Bussy A, Devenyi GA, Dai A, Costantino M, Tullo S, Salaciak A, Bedford S, Farzin S, Béland ML, Valiquette V, Villeneuve S, Poirier J, Tardif CL, Dadar M, Chakravarty MM. Assessment of white matter hyperintensity severity using multimodal magnetic resonance imaging. Brain Commun 2023; 5:fcad279. [PMID: 37953840 PMCID: PMC10636521 DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcad279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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White matter hyperintensities are radiological abnormalities reflecting cerebrovascular dysfunction detectable using MRI. White matter hyperintensities are often present in individuals at the later stages of the lifespan and in prodromal stages in the Alzheimer's disease spectrum. Tissue alterations underlying white matter hyperintensities may include demyelination, inflammation and oedema, but these are highly variable by neuroanatomical location and between individuals. There is a crucial need to characterize these white matter hyperintensity tissue alterations in vivo to improve prognosis and, potentially, treatment outcomes. How different MRI measure(s) of tissue microstructure capture clinically-relevant white matter hyperintensity tissue damage is currently unknown. Here, we compared six MRI signal measures sampled within white matter hyperintensities and their associations with multiple clinically-relevant outcomes, consisting of global and cortical brain morphometry, cognitive function, diagnostic and demographic differences and cardiovascular risk factors. We used cross-sectional data from 118 participants: healthy controls (n = 30), individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease due to familial history (n = 47), mild cognitive impairment (n = 32) and clinical Alzheimer's disease dementia (n = 9). We sampled the median signal within white matter hyperintensities on weighted MRI images [T1-weighted (T1w), T2-weighted (T2w), T1w/T2w ratio, fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR)] as well as the relaxation times from quantitative T1 (qT1) and T2* (qT2*) images. qT2* and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery signals within white matter hyperintensities displayed different age- and disease-related trends compared to normal-appearing white matter signals, suggesting sensitivity to white matter hyperintensity-specific tissue deterioration. Further, white matter hyperintensity qT2*, particularly in periventricular and occipital white matter regions, was consistently associated with all types of clinically-relevant outcomes in both univariate and multivariate analyses and across two parcellation schemes. qT1 and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery measures showed consistent clinical relationships in multivariate but not univariate analyses, while T1w, T2w and T1w/T2w ratio measures were not consistently associated with clinical variables. We observed that the qT2* signal was sensitive to clinically-relevant microstructural tissue alterations specific to white matter hyperintensities. Our results suggest that combining volumetric and signal measures of white matter hyperintensity should be considered to fully characterize the severity of white matter hyperintensities in vivo. These findings may have implications in determining the reversibility of white matter hyperintensities and the potential efficacy of cardio- and cerebrovascular treatments.
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- Olivier Parent
- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
- McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
- Center for the Studies in the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
- Center for the Studies in the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Molecular Neurobiology Unit, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1, Canada
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- McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
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- Cerebral Imaging Centre, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3, Canada
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4, Canada
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Wang X, Chen W, Yuan P, Xu H. RAGE acted as a new anti-inflammatory target for Icariin's treatment against vascular dementia based on network pharmacology-directed verification. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-21. [PMID: 37768122 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2256409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Vascular dementia (VaD) ranks as the second most prevalent form of dementia and poses a considerable global health challenge. Icariin has been recognized for its robust neuroprotective effects in combating VaD. Nonetheless, the underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. An integrated approach involving network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations (MDS) was employed to systematically investigate the potential pharmacological actions of Icariin in counteracting VaD. The AGE/RAGE pathway was identified as a promising anti-inflammatory pathway. A chronic cerebral hypoperfusion mouse model was utilized to establish VaD. Both Icariin and FP S-ZM1 (a RAGE inhibitor) were administered through oral gavage and intraperitoneal injection, respectively. The Morris water maze (MWZ) was used to evaluate cognitive functions. Moreover, immunofluorescence, RT-qP CR, and Western blot analyses were carried out to evaluate the effects of FP S-ZM1 on neuroinflammation. Network analysis identified 14 crucial targets and highlighted the AGE-RAGE signaling cascade in diabetic complications as the foremost KEGG pathway with potential anti-neuroinflammatory property. MDS results suggested a stable binding of the RAGE-Icariin complex. Remarkably, Icariin was found to effectively mitigate cognitive deficits in VaD mice, which was correlated with the upregulation of the P I3K/AKT pathway and downregulation of the JNK/cJUN signaling cascade. Critically, co-administration of FP S-ZM1 enhanced Icariin's ameliorative effects on cognitive deficits, owing to bolstered anti-neuroinflammatory action. This study unveils the potential of Icariin in alleviating cognitive dysfunction and neuroinflammation in VaD, which may be attributed to the modulation of the AGE/RAGE pathway.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Xiaohu Wang
- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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Wharton SB, Simpson JE, Ince PG, Richardson CD, Merrick R, Matthews FE, Brayne C. Insights into the pathological basis of dementia from population-based neuropathology studies. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol 2023; 49:e12923. [PMID: 37462105 PMCID: PMC10946587 DOI: 10.1111/nan.12923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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The epidemiological neuropathology perspective of population and community-based studies allows unbiased assessment of the prevalence of various pathologies and their relationships to late-life dementia. In addition, this approach provides complementary insights to conventional case-control studies, which tend to be more representative of a younger clinical cohort. The Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (CFAS) is a longitudinal study of cognitive impairment and frailty in the general United Kingdom population. In this review, we provide an overview of the major findings from CFAS, alongside other studies, which have demonstrated a high prevalence of pathology in the ageing brain, particularly Alzheimer's disease neuropathological change and vascular pathology. Increasing burdens of these pathologies are the major correlates of dementia, especially neurofibrillary tangles, but there is substantial overlap in pathology between those with and without dementia, particularly at intermediate burdens of pathology and also at the oldest ages. Furthermore, additional pathologies such as limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, ageing-related tau astrogliopathy and primary age-related tauopathies contribute to late-life dementia. Findings from ageing population-representative studies have implications for the understanding of dementia pathology in the community. The high prevalence of pathology and variable relationship to dementia status has implications for disease definition and indicate a role for modulating factors on cognitive outcome. The complexity of late-life dementia, with mixed pathologies, indicates a need for a better understanding of these processes across the life-course to direct the best research for reducing risk in later life of avoidable clinical dementia syndromes.
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- Stephen B. Wharton
- Sheffield Institute for Translational NeuroscienceUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational NeuroscienceUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational NeuroscienceUniversity of SheffieldSheffieldUK
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- Cambridge Public Health, School of Clinical MedicineUniversity of CambridgeSheffieldUK
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- Cambridge Public Health, School of Clinical MedicineUniversity of CambridgeSheffieldUK
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Tamburini B, Badami GD, La Manna MP, Shekarkar Azgomi M, Caccamo N, Dieli F. Emerging Roles of Cells and Molecules of Innate Immunity in Alzheimer's Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11922. [PMID: 37569296 PMCID: PMC10418700 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241511922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The inflammatory response that marks Alzheimer's disease (neuroinflammation) is considered a double-edged sword. Microglia have been shown to play a protective role at the beginning of the disease. Still, persistent harmful stimuli further activate microglia, inducing an exacerbating inflammatory process which impairs β-amyloid peptide clearance capability and leads to neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration. Moreover, microglia also appear to be closely involved in the spread of tau pathology. Soluble TREM2 also represents a crucial player in the neuroinflammatory processes. Elevated levels of TREM2 in cerebrospinal fluid have been associated with increased amyloid plaque burden, neurodegeneration, and cognitive decline in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Understanding the intricate relationship between innate immunity and Alzheimer's disease will be a promising strategy for future advancements in diagnosis and new therapeutic interventions targeting innate immunity, by modulating its activity. Still, additional and more robust studies are needed to translate these findings into effective treatments. In this review, we focus on the role of cells (microglia, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes) and molecules (TREM2, tau, and β-amyloid) of the innate immune system in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease and their possible exploitation as disease biomarkers and targets of therapeutical approaches.
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- Bartolo Tamburini
- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnosis (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (B.T.); (G.D.B.); (M.P.L.M.); (M.S.A.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnosis (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (B.T.); (G.D.B.); (M.P.L.M.); (M.S.A.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnosis (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (B.T.); (G.D.B.); (M.P.L.M.); (M.S.A.); (F.D.)
- Central Laboratory of Advanced Diagnosis and Biomedical Research (CLADIBIOR), AOUP Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnosis (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (B.T.); (G.D.B.); (M.P.L.M.); (M.S.A.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnosis (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (B.T.); (G.D.B.); (M.P.L.M.); (M.S.A.); (F.D.)
- Central Laboratory of Advanced Diagnosis and Biomedical Research (CLADIBIOR), AOUP Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnosis (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (B.T.); (G.D.B.); (M.P.L.M.); (M.S.A.); (F.D.)
- Central Laboratory of Advanced Diagnosis and Biomedical Research (CLADIBIOR), AOUP Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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Fodder K, de Silva R, Warner TT, Bettencourt C. The contribution of DNA methylation to the (dys)function of oligodendroglia in neurodegeneration. Acta Neuropathol Commun 2023; 11:106. [PMID: 37386505 PMCID: PMC10311741 DOI: 10.1186/s40478-023-01607-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases encompass a heterogeneous group of conditions characterised by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central or peripheral nervous systems. The pathogenic mechanisms underlying these diseases are not fully understood. However, a central feature consists of regional aggregation of proteins in the brain, such as the accumulation of β-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease (AD), inclusions of hyperphosphorylated microtubule-binding tau in AD and other tauopathies, or inclusions containing α-synuclein in Parkinson's disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and multiple system atrophy (MSA). Various pathogenic mechanisms are thought to contribute to disease, and an increasing number of studies implicate dysfunction of oligodendrocytes (the myelin producing cells of the central nervous system) and myelin loss. Aberrant DNA methylation, the most widely studied epigenetic modification, has been associated with many neurodegenerative diseases, including AD, PD, DLB and MSA, and recent findings highlight aberrant DNA methylation in oligodendrocyte/myelin-related genes. Here we briefly review the evidence showing that changes to oligodendrocytes and myelin are key in neurodegeneration, and explore the relevance of DNA methylation in oligodendrocyte (dys)function. As DNA methylation is reversible, elucidating its involvement in pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and in dysfunction of specific cell-types such as oligodendrocytes may bring opportunities for therapeutic interventions for these diseases.
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- Katherine Fodder
- Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
- Reta Lila Weston Institute, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
- Reta Lila Weston Institute, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK.
- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK.
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Wang W, Shi L, Ma H, Zhu S, Ge Y, Xu K. Comparison of the clinical value of MRI and plasma markers for cognitive impairment in patients aged ≥75 years: a retrospective study. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15581. [PMID: 37366421 PMCID: PMC10290829 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background Dementia has become the main cause of disability in older adults aged ≥75 years. Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is involved in cognitive impairment (CI) and dementia and is a cause of vascular CI (VCI), which is manageable and its onset and progression can be delayed. Simple and effective markers will be beneficial to the early detection and intervention of CI. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical application value of plasma amyloid β1-42 (Aβ42), phosphorylated tau 181 (p-tau181) and conventional structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters for cognitive impairment (CI) in patients aged ≥75 years. Methods We retrospectively selected patients who visited the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and were clinically diagnosed with or without cognitive dysfunction between May 2018 and November 2021. Plasma indicators (Aβ42 and p-tau181) and conventional structural MRI parameters were collected and analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve were used to evaluate the diagnostic value. Results One hundred and eighty-four subjects were included, including 54 cases in CI group and 130 cases in noncognitive impairment (NCI) groups, respectively. Univariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the percentages of Aβ42+, P-tau 181+, and Aβ42+/P-tau181+ showed no significant difference between the groups of CI and NCI (all P > 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that moderate/severe periventricular WMH (PVWMH) (OR 2.857, (1.365-5.983), P = 0.005), lateral ventricle body index (LVBI) (OR 0.413, (0.243-0.700), P = 0.001), and cortical atrophy (OR 1.304, (1.079-1.575), P = 0.006) were factors associated with CI. The combined model including PVWMH, LVBI, and cortical atrophy to detect CI and NCI showed an area under the ROC curve (AUROC) is 0.782, with the sensitivity and specificity 68.5% and 78.5%, respectively. Conclusion For individuals ≥75 years, plasma Aβ42 and P-tau181 might not be associated with cognitive impairment, and MRI parameters, including PVWMH, LVBI and cortical atrophy, are related to CI. The cognitive statuses of people over 75 years old were used as the endpoint event in this study. Therefore, it can be considered that these MRI markers might have more important clinical significance for early assessment and dynamic observation, but more studies are still needed to verify this hypothesis.
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- Wei Wang
- Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging and Digital Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging and Digital Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- GE Healthcare, Precision Health Institution, Shanghai, China
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- Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging and Digital Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Pansieri J, Hadley G, Lockhart A, Pisa M, DeLuca GC. Regional contribution of vascular dysfunction in white matter dementia: clinical and neuropathological insights. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1199491. [PMID: 37396778 PMCID: PMC10313211 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1199491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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The maintenance of adequate blood supply and vascular integrity is fundamental to ensure cerebral function. A wide range of studies report vascular dysfunction in white matter dementias, a group of cerebral disorders characterized by substantial white matter damage in the brain leading to cognitive impairment. Despite recent advances in imaging, the contribution of vascular-specific regional alterations in white matter dementia has been not extensively reviewed. First, we present an overview of the main components of the vascular system involved in the maintenance of brain function, modulation of cerebral blood flow and integrity of the blood-brain barrier in the healthy brain and during aging. Second, we review the regional contribution of cerebral blood flow and blood-brain barrier disturbances in the pathogenesis of three distinct conditions: the archetypal white matter predominant neurocognitive dementia that is vascular dementia, a neuroinflammatory predominant disease (multiple sclerosis) and a neurodegenerative predominant disease (Alzheimer's). Finally, we then examine the shared landscape of vascular dysfunction in white matter dementia. By emphasizing the involvement of vascular dysfunction in the white matter, we put forward a hypothetical map of vascular dysfunction during disease-specific progression to guide future research aimed to improve diagnostics and facilitate the development of tailored therapies.
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Rajeev V, Chai YL, Poh L, Selvaraji S, Fann DY, Jo DG, De Silva TM, Drummond GR, Sobey CG, Arumugam TV, Chen CP, Lai MKP. Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion: a critical feature in unravelling the etiology of vascular cognitive impairment. Acta Neuropathol Commun 2023; 11:93. [PMID: 37309012 DOI: 10.1186/s40478-023-01590-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) describes a wide spectrum of cognitive deficits related to cerebrovascular diseases. Although the loss of blood flow to cortical regions critically involved in cognitive processes must feature as the main driver of VCI, the underlying mechanisms and interactions with related disease processes remain to be fully elucidated. Recent clinical studies of cerebral blood flow measurements have supported the role of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) as a major driver of the vascular pathology and clinical manifestations of VCI. Here we review the pathophysiological mechanisms as well as neuropathological changes of CCH. Potential interventional strategies for VCI are also reviewed. A deeper understanding of how CCH can lead to accumulation of VCI-associated pathology could potentially pave the way for early detection and development of disease-modifying therapies, thus allowing preventive interventions instead of symptomatic treatments.
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- Vismitha Rajeev
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Integrative Sciences and Engineering Programme, NUS Graduate School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- NUS Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
- NUS Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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Graciani AL, Gutierre MU, Coppi AA, Arida RM, Gutierre RC. MYELIN, AGING, AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE. Neurobiol Aging 2023; 127:70-81. [PMID: 37116408 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2023.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Myelin sheath is a structure in neurons fabricated by oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells responsible for increasing the efficiency of neural synapsis, impulse transmission, and providing metabolic support to the axon. They present morpho-functional changes during health aging as deformities of the sheath and its fragmentation, causing an increased load on microglial phagocytosis, with Alzheimer's disease aggravating. Physical exercise has been studied as a possible protective agent for the nervous system, offering benefits to neuroplasticity. In this regard, studies in animal models for Alzheimer's and depression reported the efficiency of physical exercise in protecting against myelin degeneration. A reduction of myelin damage during aging has also been observed in healthy humans. Physical activity promotes oligodendrocyte proliferation and myelin preservation during old age, although some controversies remain. In this review, we will address how effective physical exercise can be as a protective agent of the myelin sheath against the effects of aging in physiological and pathological conditions.
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He Y, Li Z, Shi X, Ding J, Wang X. Roles of NG2 Glia in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease. Neurosci Bull 2023; 39:519-530. [PMID: 36401147 PMCID: PMC10043141 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-022-00976-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is one of the most prevalent pathologic processes affecting 5% of people over 50 years of age and contributing to 45% of dementia cases. Increasing evidence has demonstrated the pathological roles of chronic hypoperfusion, impaired cerebral vascular reactivity, and leakage of the blood-brain barrier in CSVD. However, the pathogenesis of CSVD remains elusive thus far, and no radical treatment has been developed. NG2 glia, also known as oligodendrocyte precursor cells, are the fourth type of glial cell in addition to astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes in the mammalian central nervous system. Many novel functions for NG2 glia in physiological and pathological states have recently been revealed. In this review, we discuss the role of NG2 glia in CSVD and the underlying mechanisms.
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- Yixi He
- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, MOE Key Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, NMU, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Lu D, Evangelou AV, Shankar K, Dewji FI, Lin J, Levison SW. Neuroprotective effect of lipopolysaccharides in a dual-hit rat pup model of preterm hypoxia-ischemia. Neurosci Lett 2023; 795:137033. [PMID: 36574812 PMCID: PMC9852086 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2022.137033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The combination of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and hypoxia-ischemia (HI) has been used to model the brain injury sustained by sick pre-term infants in order to study the pathological conditions of diffuse white matter injury, which is a major cause of preterm morbidity. Prior studies have shown that the timing and dose of LPS administration will determine whether the injury is reduced or exacerbated. Here we show that administering a single injection of LPS (0.1 mg/kg) to postnatal-day-2 rat pups 14 h before inducing HI effectively protects the brain from HI-associated damage. We show that the LPS-treated HI rat pups have significantly less histopathology compared to the saline-treated HI rat pups. Apoptotic deaths were dramatically curtailed in both the neocortex and white matter when evaluated at 2 days of recovery. Microglial activation was reduced when the percentage of CD68+/Iba1+ cells was quantified in the neocortex of the LPS-treated vs the saline-treated HI rat pups. One mechanism through which LPS pre-treatment appears to be preventing injury is through the AKT-endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) pathway as LPS induced an increase in both the expression and phosphorylation of eNOS. Altogether these data show that the neocortex, as well as the white matter sustain damage after HI at this timepoint in forebrain development and that acutely activating the immune system can protect the brain from brain injury.
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- Da Lu
- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.
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Ottoy J, Ozzoude M, Zukotynski K, Kang MS, Adamo S, Scott C, Ramirez J, Swardfager W, Lam B, Bhan A, Mojiri P, Kiss A, Strother S, Bocti C, Borrie M, Chertkow H, Frayne R, Hsiung R, Laforce RJ, Noseworthy MD, Prato FS, Sahlas DJ, Smith EE, Kuo PH, Chad JA, Pasternak O, Sossi V, Thiel A, Soucy JP, Tardif JC, Black SE, Goubran M. Amyloid-PET of the white matter: Relationship to free water, fiber integrity, and cognition in patients with dementia and small vessel disease. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2023; 43:921-936. [PMID: 36695071 DOI: 10.1177/0271678x231152001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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White matter (WM) injury is frequently observed along with dementia. Positron emission tomography with amyloid-ligands (Aβ-PET) recently gained interest for detecting WM injury. Yet, little is understood about the origin of the altered Aβ-PET signal in WM regions. Here, we investigated the relative contributions of diffusion MRI-based microstructural alterations, including free water and tissue-specific properties, to Aβ-PET in WM and to cognition. We included a unique cohort of 115 participants covering the spectrum of low-to-severe white matter hyperintensity (WMH) burden and cognitively normal to dementia. We applied a bi-tensor diffusion-MRI model that differentiates between (i) the extracellular WM compartment (represented via free water), and (ii) the fiber-specific compartment (via free water-adjusted fractional anisotropy [FA]). We observed that, in regions of WMH, a decrease in Aβ-PET related most closely to higher free water and higher WMH volume. In contrast, in normal-appearing WM, an increase in Aβ-PET related more closely to higher cortical Aβ (together with lower free water-adjusted FA). In relation to cognitive impairment, we observed a closer relationship with higher free water than with either free water-adjusted FA or WM PET. Our findings support free water and Aβ-PET as markers of WM abnormalities in patients with mixed dementia, and contribute to a better understanding of processes giving rise to the WM PET signal.
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- Julie Ottoy
- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Departments of Medicine and Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Neurology), Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Research Design and Biostatistics, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,The Rotman Research Institute Baycrest, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Service de Neurologie, Département de Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Jewish General Hospital and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Departments of Radiology and Clinical Neuroscience, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Physics and Astronomy Department and DM Center for Brain Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Clinique Interdisciplinaire de Mémoire, Département des Sciences Neurologiques, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine and Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,The Rotman Research Institute Baycrest, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Physics and Astronomy Department and DM Center for Brain Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Jewish General Hospital and Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Medicine (Division of Neurology), Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Unit, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Physical Sciences Platform, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Traub J, Frey A, Störk S. Chronic Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Decline in Patients with Cardiac Disease: Evidence, Relevance, and Therapeutic Implications. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020329. [PMID: 36836686 PMCID: PMC9962280 DOI: 10.3390/life13020329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Acute and chronic cardiac disorders predispose to alterations in cognitive performance, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to overt dementia. Although this association is well-established, the factors inducing and accelerating cognitive decline beyond ageing and the intricate causal pathways and multilateral interdependencies involved remain poorly understood. Dysregulated and persistent inflammatory processes have been implicated as potentially causal mediators of the adverse consequences on brain function in patients with cardiac disease. Recent advances in positron emission tomography disclosed an enhanced level of neuroinflammation of cortical and subcortical brain regions as an important correlate of altered cognition in these patients. In preclinical and clinical investigations, the thereby involved domains and cell types of the brain are gradually better characterized. Microglia, resident myeloid cells of the central nervous system, appear to be of particular importance, as they are extremely sensitive to even subtle pathological alterations affecting their complex interplay with neighboring astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, infiltrating myeloid cells, and lymphocytes. Here, we review the current evidence linking cognitive impairment and chronic neuroinflammation in patients with various selected cardiac disorders including the aspect of chronic neuroinflammation as a potentially druggable target.
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- Jan Traub
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Clinical Research & Epidemiology, Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, University and University Hospital Würzburg, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +4993120139216
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Clinical Research & Epidemiology, Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, University and University Hospital Würzburg, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Clinical Research & Epidemiology, Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, University and University Hospital Würzburg, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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Dobrynina LA, Makarova AG, Shabalina AA, Burmak AG, Shlapakova PS, Shamtieva KV, Tsypushtanova MM, Trubitsyna VV, Gnedovskaya EV. [A role of altered inflammation-related gene expression in cerebral small vessel disease with cognitive impairment]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2023; 123:58-68. [PMID: 37796069 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202312309158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the role of changes in the expression of inflammation-related genes in cerebral microangiopathy/cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD). MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-four cSVD patients (mean age 61.4±9.2) and 11 controls (mean age 57.3±9.7) were studied. Gene expression was assessed on an individual NanoString nCounter panel of 58 inflammation-related genes and 4 reference genes. A set of genes was generated based on converging results of complete genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in cSVD and Alzheimer's disease (AD) and circulating markers associated with vascular wall and Brain lesions in cSVD. RNA was isolated from blood leukocytes and analyzed with the nCounter Analysis System, followed by analysis in nSolver 4.0. Results were verified by real-time PCR. RESULTS CSVD patients had a significant decrease in BIN1 (log2FC=-1.272; p=0.039) and VEGFA (log2FC=-1.441; p=0.038) expression compared to controls, which showed predictive ability for cSVD. The cut-off for BIN1 expression was 5.76 a.u. (sensitivity 73%; specificity 75%) and the cut-off for VEGFA expression was 9.27 a.u. (sensitivity 64%; specificity 86%). Reduced expression of VEGFA (p=0.011), VEGFC (p=0.017), CD2AP (p=0.044) was associated with cognitive impairment (CI). There was a significant direct correlation between VEGFC expression and the scores on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test and between BIN1 and VEGFC expression and delayed memory. CONCLUSION The possible prediction of cSVD by reduced expression levels of BIN1, VEGFA and the association of clinically significant CI with reduced VEGFA and VEGFC expression indicate their importance in the development and progression of the disease. The established importance of these genes in the pathogenesis of AD suggests that similar changes in their expression profile in cSVD may be one of the conditions for the comorbidity of the two pathologies.
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- Research Center of Neurology, Moscow, Russia
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He Y, Chen X, Wu M, Hou X, Zhou Z. What type of cell death occurs in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion? A review focusing on pyroptosis and its potential therapeutic implications. Front Cell Neurosci 2023; 17:1073511. [PMID: 36937182 PMCID: PMC10017988 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2023.1073511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is a major global disease with chronic cerebral blood flow reduction. It is also the main cause of cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative diseases. Pyroptosis, a novel form of cell death, is characterized by the rupture of the cell membrane and the release of pro-inflammatory mediators. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have identified the involvement of pyroptosis and its mediated inflammatory response in the pathological process of CCH. Therefore, preventing the activation of pyroptosis following CCH is beneficial to inhibit the inflammatory cascade and reduce brain injury. In this review, we discuss the research progress on the relationship between pyroptosis and CCH, in order to provide a reference for research in related fields.
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- Yuxuan He
- Department of Neurology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Xianhua Hou Zhenhua Zhou
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- Department of Neurology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Xianhua Hou Zhenhua Zhou
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Sapsford TP, Johnson SR, Headrick JP, Branjerdporn G, Adhikary S, Sarfaraz M, Stapelberg NJC. Forgetful, sad and old: Do vascular cognitive impairment and depression share a common pre-disease network and how is it impacted by ageing? J Psychiatr Res 2022; 156:611-627. [PMID: 36372004 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.10.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and depression frequently coexist in geriatric populations and reciprocally increase disease risks. We assert that a shared pre-disease state of the psycho-immune-neuroendocrine (PINE) network model mechanistically explains bidirectional associations between VCI and depression. Five pathophysiological sub-networks are identified that are shared by VCI and depression: neuroinflammation, kynurenine pathway imbalance, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis overactivity, impaired neurotrophic support and cerebrovascular dysfunction. These do not act independently, and their complex interactions necessitate a systems biology approach to better define disease pathogenesis. The PINE network is already established in the context of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as depression, hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. We build on previous literature to specifically explore mechanistic links between MDD and VCI in the context of PINE pathways and discuss key mechanistic commonalities linking these comorbid conditions and identify a common pre-disease state which precedes transition to VCI and MDD. We expand the model to incorporate bidirectional interactions with biological ageing. Diathesis factors for both VCI and depression feed into this network and the culmination of shared mechanisms (on an ageing substrate) lead to a critical network transition to one or both disease states. A common pre-disease state underlying VCI and depression can provide clinicians a unique opportunity for early risk assessment and intervention in disease development. Establishing the mechanistic elements and systems biology of this network can reveal early warning or predictive biomarkers together with novel therapeutic targets. Integrative studies are recommended to elucidate the dynamic networked biology of VCI and depression over time.
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- Timothy P Sapsford
- Griffith University School of Medicine, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith University School of Medicine, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
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- Mater Young Adult Health Centre, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Gao Y, Li D, Lin J, Thomas AM, Miao J, Chen D, Li S, Chu C. Cerebral small vessel disease: Pathological mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:961661. [PMID: 36034144 PMCID: PMC9412755 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.961661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) represents a diverse cluster of cerebrovascular diseases primarily affecting small arteries, capillaries, arterioles and venules. The diagnosis of CSVD relies on the identification of small subcortical infarcts, lacunes, white matter hyperintensities, perivascular spaces, and microbleeds using neuroimaging. CSVD is observed in 25% of strokes worldwide and is the most common pathology of cognitive decline and dementia in the elderly. Still, due to the poor understanding of pathophysiology in CSVD, there is not an effective preventative or therapeutic approach for CSVD. The most widely accepted approach to CSVD treatment is to mitigate vascular risk factors and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Thus, a deeper understanding of pathogenesis may foster more specific therapies. Here, we review the underlying mechanisms of pathological characteristics in CSVD development, with a focus on endothelial dysfunction, blood-brain barrier impairment and white matter change. We also describe inflammation in CSVD, whose role in contributing to CSVD pathology is gaining interest. Finally, we update the current treatments and preventative measures of CSVD, as well as discuss potential targets and novel strategies for CSVD treatment.
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- Yue Gao
- Department of Neurointervention and Neurological Intensive Care, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurointervention and Neurological Intensive Care, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurology, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- F. M. Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging, Kennedy Krieger Institution, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
- *Correspondence: Chengyan Chu,
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Su C, Yang X, Wei S, Zhao R. Association of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease With Gait and Balance Disorders. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:834496. [PMID: 35875801 PMCID: PMC9305071 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.834496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a common cerebrovascular disease and an important cause of gait and balance disorders. Gait and balance disorders can further lead to an increased risk of falls and a decreased quality of life. CSVD can damage gait and balance function by affecting cognitive function or directly disrupting motor pathways, and different CSVD imaging features have different characteristics of gait and balance impairment. In this article, the correlation between different imaging features of sporadic CSVD and gait and balance disorders has been reviewed as follows, which can provide beneficial help for standardized management of CSVD.
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Ferris JK, Greeley B, Vavasour IM, Kraeutner SN, Rinat S, Ramirez J, Black SE, Boyd LA. In vivo myelin imaging and tissue microstructure in white matter hyperintensities and perilesional white matter. Brain Commun 2022; 4:fcac142. [PMID: 35694147 PMCID: PMC9178967 DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcac142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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White matter hyperintensities negatively impact white matter structure and relate to cognitive decline in aging. Diffusion tensor imaging detects changes to white matter microstructure, both within the white matter hyperintensity and extending into surrounding (perilesional) normal-appearing white matter. However, diffusion tensor imaging markers are not specific to tissue components, complicating the interpretation of previous microstructural findings. Myelin water imaging is a novel imaging technique that provides specific markers of myelin content (myelin water fraction) and interstitial fluid (geometric mean T2). Here we combined diffusion tensor imaging and myelin water imaging to examine tissue characteristics in white matter hyperintensities and perilesional white matter in 80 individuals (47 older adults and 33 individuals with chronic stroke). To measure perilesional normal-appearing white matter, white matter hyperintensity masks were dilated in 2 mm segments up to 10 mm in distance from the white matter hyperintensity. Fractional anisotropy, mean diffusivity, myelin water fraction, and geometric mean T2 were extracted from white matter hyperintensities and perilesional white matter. We observed a spatial gradient of higher mean diffusivity and geometric mean T2, and lower fractional anisotropy, in the white matter hyperintensity and perilesional white matter. In the chronic stroke group, myelin water fraction was reduced in the white matter hyperintensity but did not show a spatial gradient in perilesional white matter. Across the entire sample, white matter metrics within the white matter hyperintensity related to whole-brain white matter hyperintensity volume; with increasing white matter hyperintensity volume there was increased mean diffusivity and geometric mean T2, and decreased myelin water fraction in the white matter hyperintensity. Normal-appearing white matter adjacent to white matter hyperintensities exhibits characteristics of a transitional stage between healthy white matter and white matter hyperintensities. This effect was observed in markers sensitive to interstitial fluid, but not in myelin water fraction, the specific marker of myelin concentration. Within the white matter hyperintensity, interstitial fluid was higher and myelin concentration was lower in individuals with more severe cerebrovascular disease. Our data suggests white matter hyperintensities have penumbra-like effects in perilesional white matter that specifically reflect increased interstitial fluid, with no changes to myelin concentration. In contrast, within the white matter hyperintensity there are varying levels of demyelination, which vary based on the severity of cerebrovascular disease. Diffusion tensor imaging and myelin imaging may be useful clinical markers to predict white matter hyperintensity formation, and to stage neuronal damage within white matter hyperintensities.
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- Jennifer K. Ferris
- University of British Columbia Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, , Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Department of Physical Therapy, , Vancouver, Canada
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- The University of British Columbia Department of Radiology, , Vancouver, Canada
- University of British Columbia UBC MRI Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, , Vancouver, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Department of Psychology, , Okanagan, Kelowna, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, , Vancouver, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Research Unit, Dr Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery , Toronto, Canada
- Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, , Toronto, Canada
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- LC Campbell Cognitive Neurology Research Unit, Dr Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery , Toronto, Canada
- Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, , Toronto, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, , Vancouver, Canada
- University of British Columbia Department of Physical Therapy, , Vancouver, Canada
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Tian Z, Ji X, Liu J. Neuroinflammation in Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Current Evidence, Advances, and Prospects. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116224. [PMID: 35682903 PMCID: PMC9181710 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) is a major heterogeneous brain disease caused by multiple factors, and it is the second most common type of dementia in the world. It is caused by long-term chronic low perfusion in the whole brain or local brain area, and it eventually develops into severe cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Because of the disease’s ambiguous classification and diagnostic criteria, there is no clear treatment strategy for VCID, and the association between cerebrovascular pathology and cognitive impairment is controversial. Neuroinflammation is an immunological cascade reaction mediated by glial cells in the central nervous system where innate immunity resides. Inflammatory reactions could be triggered by various damaging events, including hypoxia, ischemia, and infection. Long-term chronic hypoperfusion-induced ischemia and hypoxia can overactivate neuroinflammation, causing apoptosis, blood–brain barrier damage and other pathological changes, triggering or aggravating the occurrence and development of VCID. In this review, we will explore the mechanisms of neuroinflammation induced by ischemia and hypoxia caused by chronic hypoperfusion and emphasize the important role of neuroinflammation in the development of VCID from the perspective of immune cells, immune mediators and immune signaling pathways, so as to provide valuable ideas for the prevention and treatment of the disease.
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- Zhengming Tian
- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
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- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
- Correspondence: (X.J.); (J.L.); Tel.: +86-13520729063 (J.L.)
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- Laboratory of Brain Disorders, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Ministry of Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
- Correspondence: (X.J.); (J.L.); Tel.: +86-13520729063 (J.L.)
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Gonzales MM, Garbarino VR, Pollet E, Palavicini JP, Kellogg DL, Kraig E, Orr ME. Biological aging processes underlying cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease. J Clin Invest 2022; 132:e158453. [PMID: 35575089 PMCID: PMC9106343 DOI: 10.1172/jci158453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are among the top contributors to disability and mortality in later life. As with many chronic conditions, aging is the single most influential factor in the development of ADRD. Even among older adults who remain free of dementia throughout their lives, cognitive decline and neurodegenerative changes are appreciable with advancing age, suggesting shared pathophysiological mechanisms. In this Review, we provide an overview of changes in cognition, brain morphology, and neuropathological protein accumulation across the lifespan in humans, with complementary and mechanistic evidence from animal models. Next, we highlight selected aging processes that are differentially regulated in neurodegenerative disease, including aberrant autophagy, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, epigenetic changes, cerebrovascular dysfunction, inflammation, and lipid dysregulation. We summarize research across clinical and translational studies to link biological aging processes to underlying ADRD pathogenesis. Targeting fundamental processes underlying biological aging may represent a yet relatively unexplored avenue to attenuate both age-related cognitive decline and ADRD. Collaboration across the fields of geroscience and neuroscience, coupled with the development of new translational animal models that more closely align with human disease processes, is necessary to advance novel therapeutic discovery in this realm.
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- Mitzi M. Gonzales
- Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Department of Neurology
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- Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and
- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and
- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Geriatric Research and Education Center, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and
- Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Moretti R, Caruso P. Small Vessel Disease: Ancient Description, Novel Biomarkers. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:3508. [PMID: 35408867 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Small vessel disease (SVD) is one of the most frequent pathological conditions which lead to dementia. Biochemical and neuroimaging might help correctly identify the clinical diagnosis of this relevant brain disease. The microvascular alterations which underlie SVD have common origins, similar cognitive outcomes, and common vascular risk factors. Nevertheless, the arteriolosclerosis process, which underlines SVD development, is based on different mechanisms, not all completely understood, which start from a chronic hypoperfusion state and pass through a chronic brain inflammatory condition, inducing a significant endothelium activation and a consequent tissue remodeling action. In a recent review, we focused on the pathophysiology of SVD, which is complex, involving genetic conditions and different co-morbidities (i.e., diabetes, chronic hypoxia condition, and obesity). Currently, many points still remain unclear and discordant. In this paper, we wanted to focus on new biomarkers, which can be the expression of the endothelial dysfunction, or of the oxidative damage, which could be employed as markers of disease progression or for future targets of therapies. Therefore, we described the altered response to the endothelium-derived nitric oxide-vasodilators (ENOV), prostacyclin, C-reactive proteins, and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors (EDHF). At the same time, due to the concomitant endothelial activation and chronic neuroinflammatory status, we described hypoxia-endothelial-related markers, such as HIF 1 alpha, VEGFR2, and neuroglobin, and MMPs. We also described blood–brain barrier disruption biomarkers and imaging techniques, which can also describe perivascular spaces enlargement and dysfunction. More studies should be necessary, in order to implement these results and give them a clinical benefit.
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Poh L, Sim WL, Jo DG, Dinh QN, Drummond GR, Sobey CG, Chen CLH, Lai MKP, Fann DY, Arumugam TV. The role of inflammasomes in vascular cognitive impairment. Mol Neurodegener 2022; 17:4. [PMID: 35000611 PMCID: PMC8744307 DOI: 10.1186/s13024-021-00506-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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There is an increasing prevalence of Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) worldwide, and several studies have suggested that Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion (CCH) plays a critical role in disease onset and progression. However, there is a limited understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of VCI, especially in relation to CCH. Neuroinflammation is a significant contributor in the progression of VCI as increased systemic levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β) has been extensively reported in VCI patients. Recently it has been established that CCH can activate the inflammasome signaling pathways, involving NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasomes that critically regulate IL-1β production. Given that neuroinflammation is an early event in VCI, it is important that we understand its molecular and cellular mechanisms to enable development of disease-modifying treatments to reduce the structural brain damage and cognitive deficits that are observed clinically in the elderly. Hence, this review aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of CCH-induced inflammasome signaling in VCI.
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- Luting Poh
- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC Australia
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC Australia
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC Australia
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- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Healthy Longevity, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
- Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC Australia
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Guo Z, Meng Z, Mu R, Qin X, Zhuang Z, Zheng W, Liu F, Zhu X. Amide Proton Transfer MRI Could Be Used to Evaluate the Pathophysiological Status of White Matter Hyperintensities. J Magn Reson Imaging 2021; 56:301-309. [PMID: 34854519 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.28013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The pathophysiology of white matter hyperintensities (WMH) remains unclear, investigations of amide proton transfer (APT) signals in WMH disease may provide relevant pathophysiological information. PURPOSE To evaluate the APT signals differences and heterogeneity of WMH and adjacent normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) at different Fazekas grades and different locations. STUDY TYPE Prospective. POPULATION In all, 180 WMH patients (age, 40-76; male/female, 77/103) and 59 healthy controls (age, 42-70; male/female, 23/36). FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE A 3 T; 3D fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR), 3D APT-weighted (APTw). ASSESSMENT The mean APTw values (APTwmean ) and the APTw signals heterogeneity (APTwmax-min ) among different grades WMH and NAWM and the APTwmean of the same grade deep WMH (DWMH) and paraventricular WMH (PWMH) were calculated and compared. Regions of interests were delineated on WMH lesions, NAWM and healthy white matter. STATISTICAL TESTS One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA); independent sample t test; Chi-square test. Significance level: P < 0.05. RESULTS APTwmean among different grade WMH (from grade 0 to 3, 0.58 ± 0.14% vs. 0.29 ± 0.23% vs. 0.37 ± 0.24% vs. 0.61 ± 0.22%, respectively) were significantly different except between grade 1 and 2 (P = 0.27) and between grade 0 and 3 (P = 0.97). The differences in APTwmean between WMH and NAWM were significant (WMH vs. NAWM from grade 1 to 3, 0.29% ± 0.23% vs. 0.55% ± 0.27%; 0.37% ± 0.24% vs. 0.59% ± 0.22%; 0.61% ± 0.22% vs. 0.42% ± 0.24%, respectively). Lower APTwmean values were found only in grade 3 NAWM than other grades NAWM and controls. The APTwmax-min values of grade 1-3 WMH (0.38% ± 0.27% vs. 0.51% ± 0.31% vs. 0.67% ± 0.34%, respectively) were significantly different. Higher APTmean values were found only in grade 2 PWMH (0.47% ± 0.22% vs. 0.32% ± 0.24%). DATA CONCLUSION Significant differences of APT signals were found in WMH of different Fazekas grades and different locations. EVIDENCE LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 3.
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- Zixuan Guo
- Department of Medical Imaging, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.,Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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Visser VL, Rusinek H, Weickenmeier J. Peak ependymal cell stretch overlaps with the onset locations of periventricular white matter lesions. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21956. [PMID: 34753951 PMCID: PMC8578319 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00610-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Deep and periventricular white matter hyperintensities (dWMH/pvWMH) are bright appearing white matter tissue lesions in T2-weighted fluid attenuated inversion recovery magnetic resonance images and are frequent observations in the aging human brain. While early stages of these white matter lesions are only weakly associated with cognitive impairment, their progressive growth is a strong indicator for long-term functional decline. DWMHs are typically associated with vascular degeneration in diffuse white matter locations; for pvWMHs, however, no unifying theory exists to explain their consistent onset around the horns of the lateral ventricles. We use patient imaging data to create anatomically accurate finite element models of the lateral ventricles, white and gray matter, and cerebrospinal fluid, as well as to reconstruct their WMH volumes. We simulated the mechanical loading of the ependymal cells forming the primary brain-fluid interface, the ventricular wall, and its surrounding tissues at peak ventricular pressure during the hemodynamic cycle. We observe that both the maximum principal tissue strain and the largest ependymal cell stretch consistently localize in the anterior and posterior horns. Our simulations show that ependymal cells experience a loading state that causes the ventricular wall to be stretched thin. Moreover, we show that maximum wall loading coincides with the pvWMH locations observed in our patient scans. These results warrant further analysis of white matter pathology in the periventricular zone that includes a mechanics-driven deterioration model for the ventricular wall.
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- Valery L Visser
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, 8006, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, USA.
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Roseborough AD, Rasheed B, Jung Y, Nishimura K, Pinsky W, Langdon KD, Hammond R, Pasternak SH, Khan AR, Whitehead SN. Microvessel stenosis, enlarged perivascular spaces, and fibrinogen deposition are associated with ischemic periventricular white matter hyperintensities. Brain Pathol 2021; 32:e13017. [PMID: 34538024 PMCID: PMC8713528 DOI: 10.1111/bpa.13017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Periventricular white matter hyperintensities (pvWMH) are neuroimaging abnormalities surrounding the lateral ventricles that are apparent on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They are associated with age, neurodegenerative disease, and cerebrovascular risk factors. While pvWMH ultimately represent a loss of white matter structural integrity, the pathological causes are heterogeneous in nature, and currently, cannot be distinguished using neuroimaging alone. pvWMH could occur because of a combination of small vessel disease (SVD), ependymal loss, blood–brain barrier dysfunction, and microgliosis. In this study we aimed to characterize microvascular stenosis, fibrinogen extravasation, and microgliosis within pvWMH with and without imaging evidence of periventricular infarction. Using postmortem neuroimaging of human brains (n = 20), we identified pvWMH with and without periventricular infarcts (PVI). We performed histological analysis of microvessel stenosis, perivascular spaces, microgliosis, and immunohistochemistry against fibrinogen as a measure of serum protein extravasation. Herein, we report distinctions between pvWMH with and without periventricular infarcts based on associations with microvessel stenosis, enlarged perivascular spaces, and fibrinogen IHC. Microvessel stenosis was significantly associated with PVI and with cellular deposition of fibrinogen in the white matter. The presence of fibrinogen was associated with PVI and increased number of microglia. These findings suggest that neuroimaging‐based detection of infarction within pvWMH may help distinguish more severe lesions, associated with underlying microvascular disease and BBB dysfunction, from milder pvWMH that are a highly frequent finding on MRI.
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- Austyn D Roseborough
- Vulnerable Brain Laboratory, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Vulnerable Brain Laboratory, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Vulnerable Brain Laboratory, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Cumming School of Medicine, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Robarts Research Institute, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Vulnerable Brain Laboratory, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Xu C, Tao X, Ma X, Zhao R, Cao Z. Cognitive Dysfunction after Heart Disease: A Manifestation of the Heart-Brain Axis. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2021; 2021:4899688. [PMID: 34457113 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4899688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The functions of the brain and heart, which are the two main supporting organs of human life, are closely linked. Numerous studies have expounded the mechanisms of the brain-heart axis and its related clinical applications. However, the effect of heart disease on brain function, defined as the heart-brain axis, is less studied even though cognitive dysfunction after heart disease is one of its most frequently reported manifestations. Hypoperfusion caused by heart failure appears to be an important risk factor for cognitive decline. Blood perfusion, the immune response, and oxidative stress are the possible main mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction, indicating that the blood-brain barrier, glial cells, and amyloid-β may play active roles in these mechanisms. Clinicians should pay more attention to the cognitive function of patients with heart disease, especially those with heart failure. In addition, further research elucidating the associated mechanisms would help discover new therapeutic targets to intervene in the process of cognitive dysfunction after heart disease. This review discusses cognitive dysfunction in relation to heart disease and its potential mechanisms.
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Leite JP, Peixoto-Santos JE. Glia and extracellular matrix molecules: What are their importance for the electrographic and MRI changes in the epileptogenic zone? Epilepsy Behav 2021; 121:106542. [PMID: 31884121 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2019.106542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Glial cells and extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules are crucial for the maintenance of brain homeostasis. Especially because of their actions regarding neurotransmitter and ionic control, and synaptic function, these cells can potentially contribute to the hyperexcitability seen in the epileptogenic, while ECM changes are linked to synaptic reorganization. The present review will explore glial and ECM homeostatic roles and their potential contribution to tissue plasticity. Finally, we will address how glial, and ECM changes in the epileptogenic zone can be seen in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), pointing out their importance as markers for the extension of the epileptogenic area. This article is part of the Special Issue "NEWroscience 2018".
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- Joao Pereira Leite
- Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.
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- Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Paulista School of Medicine, UNIFESP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Balaban D, Miyawaki EK, Bhattacharyya S, Torre M. The phenomenon of clasmatodendrosis. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07605. [PMID: 34368479 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Clasmatodendrosis derives from the Greek for fragment (klasma), tree (dendron), and condition (- osis). Cajal first used the term in 1913: he observed disintegration of the distal cell processes of astrocytes, along with a fragmentation or beading of proximal processes closer to the astrocyte cell body. In contemporary clinical and experimental reports, clasmatodendrosis has been observed in models of cerebral ischemia and seizures (including status epilepticus), in elderly brains, in white matter disease, in hippocampal models and cell cultures associated with amyloid plaques, in head trauma, toxic exposures, demyelinating diseases, encephalitides and infection-associated encephalopathies, and in the treatment of cancer using immune effector cells. We examine evidence to support a claim that clasmatodendrotic astrocyte cell processes overtly bead (truncate) as a morphological sign of ongoing damage premortem. In grey and white matter and often in relationship to vascular lumina, beading becomes apparent with immunohistochemical staining of glial fibrillary acidic protein when specimens are examined at reasonably high magnification, but demonstration of distal astrocytic loss of processes may require additional marker study and imaging. Proposed mechanisms for clasmatodendrotic change have examined hypoxic-ischemic, osmotic-demyelinating, and autophagic models. In these models as well as in neuropathological reports, parenchymal swelling, vessel-wall leakage, or disturbed clearance of toxins can occur in association with clasmatodendrosis. Clasmatodendrotic features may serve as a marker for gliovascular dysregulation either acutely or chronically. We review correlative evidence for blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction associated with astrocytic structural change, with attention to interactions between endothelial cells, pericytes, and astrocytic endfeet.
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Dobrynina LA, Alexandrova EV, Zabitova MR, Kalashnikova LA, Krotenkova MV, Akhmetzyanov BM. Anti-NR2 glutamate receptor antibodies as an early biomarker of cerebral small vessel disease. Clin Biochem 2021; 96:26-32. [PMID: 34245693 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) associated with age and vascular risk factors is one of the leading causes of cognitive disorders as well as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. The pathogenesis of this disease has not been fully understood yet. The previously established association of the antibodies against the NR2 subunit of the NMDA receptor (NR2ab) with the mechanisms of SVD such as ischemia and blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, might suggest their importance in the brain damage. DESIGN & METHODS We studied the NR2ab serum level in 70 patients (45 females, 61.1 ± 6.3 y.o.) with different severity of cognitive impairment and MRI features of SVD and 20 healthy volunteers (12 females, 58.5 ± 6.4 y.o.). RESULTS The elevated level of NR2ab was associated with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) (p = 0.028) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (p = 0.017), Fazekas grade (F) 2 (p = 0,002) and F3 (p = 0,009) of white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and the numbers of lacunes in the cerebral white matter (less than 5) (p = 0,039). CONCLUSION The detected increase in serum NR2ab level in patients with SCI, as well as the minimal amount of white matter lacunes, is most likely caused by hypoxia-induced endothelial damage in the early stage of SVD. Normal NR2ab values in patients with F1 WMH, the increased NR2ab level in patients with F2 and F3 WMH and those with the minimal number of lacunes can indicate that NR2bs are involved in diffuse brain damage due to hypoxia-induced loss of BBB integrity.
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- Larisa A Dobrynina
- Research Center of Neurology, 80 Volokolamskoe shosse, 125367 Moscow, Russia.
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- Federal State Autonomous Institution «N. N. Burdenko National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 16 4th Tverskaya-Yamskaya St., Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Neurology, 80 Volokolamskoe shosse, 125367 Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Neurology, 80 Volokolamskoe shosse, 125367 Moscow, Russia
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Grosu S, Lorbeer R, Hartmann F, Rospleszcz S, Bamberg F, Schlett CL, Galie F, Selder S, Auweter S, Heier M, Rathmann W, Mueller-Peltzer K, Ladwig KH, Peters A, Ertl-Wagner BB, Stoecklein S. White matter hyperintensity volume in pre-diabetes, diabetes and normoglycemia. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2021; 9:9/1/e002050. [PMID: 34183320 PMCID: PMC8240582 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-002050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION As white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) of the brain are associated with an increased risk of stroke, cognitive decline, and depression, elucidating the associated risk factors is important. In addition to age and hypertension, pre-diabetes and diabetes may play important roles in the development of WMHs. Previous studies have, however, shown conflicting results. We aimed to investigate the effect of diabetes status and quantitative markers of glucose metabolism on WMH volume in a population-based cohort without prior cardiovascular disease. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 400 participants underwent 3 T MRI. WMHs were manually segmented on 3D fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images. An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was administered to all participants not previously diagnosed with diabetes to assess 2-hour serum glucose concentrations. Fasting glucose concentrations and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were measured. Zero-inflated negative binomial regression analyses of WMH volume and measures of glycemic status were performed while controlling for cardiovascular risk factors and multiple testing. RESULTS The final study population comprised 388 participants (57% male; age 56.3±9.2 years; n=98 with pre-diabetes, n=51 with diabetes). Higher WMH volume was associated with pre-diabetes (p=0.001) and diabetes (p=0.026) compared with normoglycemic control participants after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors. 2-hour serum glucose (p<0.001), but not fasting glucose (p=0.389) or HbA1c (p=0.050), showed a significant positive association with WMH volume after adjustment for cardiovascular risk factors. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that high 2-hour serum glucose concentration in OGTT, but not fasting glucose levels, may be an independent risk factor for the development of WMHs, with the potential to inform intensified prevention strategies in individuals at risk of WMH-associated morbidity.
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- Sergio Grosu
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Department of Epidemiology, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- KORA Study Centre, University Hospital of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center, Duesseldorf, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Department of Epidemiology, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Humphreys CA, Smith C, Wardlaw JM. Correlations in post-mortem imaging-histopathology studies of sporadic human cerebral small vessel disease: A systematic review. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol 2021; 47:910-930. [PMID: 34037264 DOI: 10.1111/nan.12737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS Sporadic human cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) commonly causes stroke and dementia but its pathogenesis is poorly understood. There are recognised neuroimaging and histopathological features. However, relatively few studies have examined the relationship between the radiological and pathological correlates of SVD; better correlation would promote greater insight into the underlying biological changes. METHODS We performed a systematic review to collate and appraise the information derived from studies that correlated histological with neuroimaging-defined SVD lesions. We searched for studies describing post-mortem imaging and histological tissue examination in adults, extracted data from published studies, categorised the information and compiled this narrative. RESULTS We identified 38 relevant studies, including at least 1146 subjects, 342 of these with SVD: 29 studies focussed on neuroradiological white matter lesions (WML), six on microinfarcts and three on dilated perivascular spaces (PVS) and lacunes. The histopathology terminology was diverse with few robust definitions. Reporting and methodology varied widely between studies, precluding formal meta-analysis. PVS and 'oedema' were frequent findings in WML, being described in at least 94 and 18 radiological WML, respectively, in addition to myelin pallor. Histopathological changes extended beyond the radiological lesion margins in at least 33 radiological WML. At least 43 radiological lesions not seen pathologically and at least 178 histological lesions were not identified on imaging. CONCLUSIONS Histopathological assessment of human SVD is hindered by inconsistent methodological approaches and unstandardised definitions. The data from this systematic review will help to develop standardised definitions to promote consistency in human SVD research.
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Row Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain, Edinburgh, UK
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Hairu R, Close JCT, Lord SR, Delbaere K, Wen W, Jiang J, Taylor ME. The association between white matter hyperintensity volume and gait performance under single and dual task conditions in older people with dementia: A cross-sectional study. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 95:104427. [PMID: 34015687 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the relationship between white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) and gait may assist in understanding the central control of gait and determining treatment modalities. These relationships are yet to be realized in older people with dementia. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between WMH volume and gait under single-task and dual task (DT) conditions in people with dementia. METHODS Twenty-eight community-dwelling older people with dementia (median age=83 years; [IQR=77-86]; 36% female) had timed gait speed assessed at usual pace. Gait (speed, stride length, cadence) was assessed using the GAITRite® mat under three conditions (n = 18/28): a) single-task, b) functional DT: carrying a glass of water and c) cognitive DT: counting backwards from 30. WMH volumes were quantified using a fully automated segmentation toolbox. RESULTS Total, temporal and parietal WMH volumes were negatively correlated with timed and functional DT gait speed, and with stride length under single-task, functional DT and cognitive DT conditions. Frontal WMH volumes were negatively correlated with timed gait speed and stride length under single-task and functional DT conditions. Participants with higher total WMH burden had significantly slower timed and functional DT gait speed and reduced stride length under single-task, functional DT and cognitive DT conditions compared to participants with lower WMH burden. CONCLUSIONS WMH volume was associated with slower gait speed and reduced stride length, but not cadence, under single-task and DT conditions in people with dementia. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine whether vascular risk management can improve gait in older people with dementia.
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- Rismah Hairu
- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Prince of Wales Clinical School, Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Prince of Wales Clinical School, Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Neuropsychiatric Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Neuropsychiatric Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Prince of Wales Clinical School, Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Min ZG, Shan HR, Xu L, Yuan DH, Sheng XX, Xie WC, Zhang M, Niu C, Shakir TM, Cao ZH. Diffusion tensor imaging revealed different pathological processes of white matter hyperintensities. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:128. [PMID: 33740898 PMCID: PMC7977583 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02140-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Although increasing evidence showed the correlations between white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) and cognitive impairment, the relationship between them is still modest. Many researchers began to focus on the variation caused by the heterogeneity of WMH. We tried to explore the pathological heterogeneity in WMH by using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), so as to provide a new insight into the future research. Methods Diffusion weighted images (DWIs) of the brain were acquired from 73 patients with WMH and 18 healthy controls, which were then modeled by DTI. We measured fractional anisotropy (FA), mean diffusivity (MD), axial diffusivity (AD), and radial diffusivity (RD) of white matter of the periventricular frontal lobe (pFL), periventricular occipital lobe (pOL), periventricular parietal lobe (pPL) and deep centrum ovales (dCO), and grouped these measures according to the Fazekas scale. Then we compared the DTI metrics of different regions with the same Fazekas scale grade. Results Significantly lower FA values (all p < 0.001), and higher MD (all p < 0.001) and RD values (all p < 0.001) were associated with WMH observed in the periventricular frontal lobe (pFL) compared to all other regions with the same Fazekas grades. The AD of WMH in the pFL was higher than that of pPL and dCO, but the differences between groups was not as high as of MD and RD, as indicated by the effect size. In the normal control group, DTI metrics between pFL and other regions were not significantly different or less significant different. The difference of DTI metrics of WMH between pPL, pOL and dCO was lower than that of normal white matter, as indicated by the effect size. Conclusion Distinct pathological processes can be revealed by DTI between frontal periventricular WMH and other regions. These processes may represent the effects of severe demyelination within the frontal periventricular WMH. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12883-021-02140-9.
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- Zhi-Gang Min
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, NO.75 Tongzhenguan Road, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, 214200, P.R. China.
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Pin G, Coupé P, Nadal L, Manjon JV, Helmer C, Amieva H, Mazoyer B, Dartigues JF, Catheline G, Planche V. Distinct Hippocampal Subfields Atrophy in Older People With Vascular Brain Injuries. Stroke 2021; 52:1741-1750. [PMID: 33657856 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.031743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Many neurological or psychiatric diseases affect the hippocampus during aging. The study of hippocampal regional vulnerability may provide important insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these processes; however, little is known about the specific impact of vascular brain damage on hippocampal subfields atrophy. METHODS To analyze the effect of vascular injuries independently of other pathological conditions, we studied a population-based cohort of nondemented older adults, after the exclusion of people who were diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases during the 14-year clinical follow-up period. Using an automated segmentation pipeline, 1.5T-magnetic resonance imaging at inclusion and 4 years later were assessed to measure both white matter hyperintensities and hippocampal subfields volume. Annualized rates of white matter hyperintensity progression and annualized rates of hippocampal subfields atrophy were then estimated in each participant. RESULTS We included 249 participants in our analyses (58% women, mean age 71.8, median Mini-Mental State Evaluation 29). The volume of the subiculum at baseline was the only hippocampal subfield volume associated with total, deep/subcortical, and periventricular white matter hyperintensity volumes, independently of demographic variables and vascular risk factors (β=-0.17, P=0.011; β=-0.25, P=0.020 and β=-0.14, P=0.029, respectively). In longitudinal measures, the annualized rate of subiculum atrophy was significantly higher in people with the highest rate of deep/subcortical white matter hyperintensity progression, independently of confounding factors (β=-0.32, P=0.014). CONCLUSIONS These cross-sectional and longitudinal findings highlight the links between vascular brain injuries and a differential vulnerability of the subiculum within the hippocampal loop, unbiased of the effect of neurodegenerative diseases, and particularly when vascular injuries affect deep/subcortical structures.
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- Grégoire Pin
- University of Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5293, Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives, France (G.P., L.N., B.M., V.P.).,Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, Pôle de Neurosciences Cliniques, CHU de Bordeaux, France (G.P., L.N., J.-F.D., V.P.)
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- University of Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, Laboratoire Bordelais de Recherche en Informatique, UMR 5800, PICTURA, Talence, France (P.C.)
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- University of Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5293, Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives, France (G.P., L.N., B.M., V.P.).,Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, Pôle de Neurosciences Cliniques, CHU de Bordeaux, France (G.P., L.N., J.-F.D., V.P.)
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- Instituto de Aplicaciones de las Tecnologías de la Información y de las Comunicaciones Avanzadas (ITACA), Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain (J.V.M.)
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- University of Bordeaux, Inserm, UMR 1219, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, France (C.H., H.A., J.-F.D.)
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- University of Bordeaux, Inserm, UMR 1219, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, France (C.H., H.A., J.-F.D.)
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- University of Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5293, Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives, France (G.P., L.N., B.M., V.P.)
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- Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, Pôle de Neurosciences Cliniques, CHU de Bordeaux, France (G.P., L.N., J.-F.D., V.P.).,University of Bordeaux, Inserm, UMR 1219, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, France (C.H., H.A., J.-F.D.)
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- EPHE, PSL, Bordeaux, France (G.C.).,University of Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5287, Institut de Neurosciences cognitives et intégratives d'Aquitaine, France (G.C.)
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- University of Bordeaux, CNRS, UMR 5293, Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives, France (G.P., L.N., B.M., V.P.).,Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, Pôle de Neurosciences Cliniques, CHU de Bordeaux, France (G.P., L.N., J.-F.D., V.P.)
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Ioghen O, Chițoiu L, Gherghiceanu M, Ceafalan LC, Hinescu ME. CD36 - A novel molecular target in the neurovascular unit. Eur J Neurosci 2021; 53:2500-2510. [PMID: 33560561 PMCID: PMC8247892 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.15147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CD36 is an integral membrane protein primarily known for its function as a fatty acid transporter, yet also playing other biological roles from lipid metabolism to inflammation modulation. These pleiotropic effects are explained by the existence of multiple different ligands and the extensive distribution in numerous cell types. Moreover, the receptor is related to various pathologies and it may prove to be a good target for prospective therapeutic strategies. In the neurovascular unit (NVU), CD36 is expressed in cells like microglia, microvascular endothelial cells, astrocytes and neurons. In the normal brain, CD36 was proven to be involved in phagocytosis of apoptotic cells, oro‐sensory detection of dietary lipids, and fatty acid transport across the blood brain barrier (BBB). CD36 was also acknowledged as a potentially important player in central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as Alzheimer Disease‐associated vascular dysfunction and oxidative stress and the neuroinflammatory response in stroke. Despite continuous efforts, the therapeutic arsenal for such diseases is still scarce and there is an increasing interest in discovering new molecular targets for more specific therapeutic approaches. In this review, we summarize the role of CD36 in the normal function of the NVU and in several CNS disorders, focusing on the dysregulation of the NVU and the potential therapeutic modulation.
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- Octavian Ioghen
- Ultrastructural Pathology and Bioimaging Laboratory, Victor Babes Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Ultrastructural Pathology and Bioimaging Laboratory, Victor Babes Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Ultrastructural Pathology and Bioimaging Laboratory, Victor Babes Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania.,Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, School of Medicine, Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, School of Medicine, Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania.,Cell Biology, Neurosciences and Experimental Myology Laboratory, Victor Babes Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, School of Medicine, Carol Davila Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania.,Cell Biology, Neurosciences and Experimental Myology Laboratory, Victor Babes Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
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Waller R, Narramore R, Simpson JE, Heath PR, Verma N, Tinsley M, Barnes JR, Haris HT, Henderson FE, Matthews FE, Richardson CD, Brayne C, Ince PG, Kalaria RN, Wharton SB. Heterogeneity of cellular inflammatory responses in ageing white matter and relationship to Alzheimer's and small vessel disease pathologies. Brain Pathol 2021; 31:e12928. [PMID: 33336479 PMCID: PMC8412112 DOI: 10.1111/bpa.12928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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White matter lesions (WML) are common in the ageing brain, often arising in a field effect of diffuse white matter abnormality. Although WML are associated with cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), their cause and pathogenesis remain unclear. The current study tested the hypothesis that different patterns of neuroinflammation are associated with SVD compared to AD neuropathology by assessing the immunoreactive profile of the microglial (CD68, IBA1 and MHC‐II) and astrocyte (GFAP) markers in ageing parietal white matter (PARWM) obtained from the Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (CFAS), an ageing population‐representative neuropathology cohort. Glial responses varied extensively across the PARWM with microglial markers significantly higher in the subventricular region compared to either the middle‐zone (CD68 p = 0.028, IBA1 p < 0.001, MHC‐II p < 0.001) or subcortical region (CD68 p = 0.002, IBA1 p < 0.001, MHC‐II p < 0.001). Clasmatodendritic (CD) GFAP+ astrocytes significantly increased from the subcortical to the subventricular region (p < 0.001), whilst GFAP+ stellate astrocytes significantly decreased (p < 0.001). Cellular reactions could be grouped into two distinct patterns: an immune response associated with MHC‐II/IBA1 expression and CD astrocytes; and a more innate response characterised by CD68 expression associated with WML. White matter neuroinflammation showed weak relationships to the measures of SVD, but not to the measures of AD neuropathology. In conclusion, glial responses vary extensively across the PARWM with diverse patterns of white matter neuroinflammation. Although these findings support a role for vascular factors in the pathogenesis of age‐related white matter neuroinflammation, additional factors other than SVD and AD pathology may drive this. Understanding the heterogeneity in white matter neuroinflammation will be important for the therapeutic targeting of age‐associated white matter damage.
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- Rachel Waller
- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Grosu S, Rospleszcz S, Hartmann F, Habes M, Bamberg F, Schlett CL, Galie F, Lorbeer R, Auweter S, Selder S, Buelow R, Heier M, Rathmann W, Mueller-Peltzer K, Ladwig KH, Grabe HJ, Peters A, Ertl-Wagner BB, Stoecklein S. Associated factors of white matter hyperintensity volume: a machine-learning approach. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2325. [PMID: 33504924 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81883-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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To identify the most important parameters associated with cerebral white matter hyperintensities (WMH), in consideration of potential collinearity, we used a data-driven machine-learning approach. We analysed two independent cohorts (KORA and SHIP). WMH volumes were derived from cMRI-images (FLAIR). 90 (KORA) and 34 (SHIP) potential determinants of WMH including measures of diabetes, blood-pressure, medication-intake, sociodemographics, life-style factors, somatic/depressive-symptoms and sleep were collected. Elastic net regression was used to identify relevant predictor covariates associated with WMH volume. The ten most frequently selected variables in KORA were subsequently examined for robustness in SHIP. The final KORA sample consisted of 370 participants (58% male; age 55.7 ± 9.1 years), the SHIP sample comprised 854 participants (38% male; age 53.9 ± 9.3 years). The most often selected and highly replicable parameters associated with WMH volume were in descending order age, hypertension, components of the social environment (i.e. widowed, living alone) and prediabetes. A systematic machine-learning based analysis of two independent, population-based cohorts showed, that besides age and hypertension, prediabetes and components of the social environment might play important roles in the development of WMH. Our results enable personal risk assessment for the development of WMH and inform prevention strategies tailored to the individual patient.
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Moscoso A, Grothe MJ, Schöll M; Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. Reduced [ 18F]flortaucipir retention in white matter hyperintensities compared to normal-appearing white matter. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2021; 48:2283-94. [PMID: 33475761 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-021-05195-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Recent research has suggested the use of white matter (WM) reference regions for longitudinal tau-PET imaging. However, tau tracers display affinity for the β-sheet structure formed by myelin, and thus WM lesions might influence tracer retention. Here, we explored whether the tau-sensitive tracer [18F]flortaucipir shows reduced retention in WM hyperintensities (WMH) and how this retention changes over time. METHODS We included 707 participants from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative with available [18F]flortaucipir-PET and structural and FLAIR MRI scans. WM segments and WMH were automatically delineated in the structural MRI and FLAIR scans, respectively. [18F]flortaucipir standardized uptake value ratios (SUVR) of WMH and normal-appearing WM (NAWM) were calculated using the inferior cerebellar grey matter as reference region, and a 3-mm erosion was applied to the combined NAWM and WMH masks to avoid partial volume effects. Longitudinal [18F]flortaucipir SUVR changes in NAWM and WMH were estimated using linear mixed models. The percent variance of WM-referenced cortical [18F]flortaucipir SUVRs explained by longitudinal changes in the WM reference region was estimated with the R2 coefficient. RESULTS Compared to NAWM, WMH areas displayed significantly reduced [18F]flortaucipir SUVR, independent of cognitive impairment or Aβ status (mean difference = 0.14 SUVR, p < 0.001). Older age was associated with lower [18F]flortaucipir SUVR in both NAWM (- 0.002 SUVR/year, p = 0.005) and WMH (- 0.004 SUVR/year, p < 0.001). Longitudinally, [18F]flortaucipir SUVR decreased in NAWM (- 0.008 SUVR/year, p = 0.03) and even more so in WMH (- 0.02 SUVR/year, p < 0.001). Between 17% and 66% of the variance of longitudinal changes in cortical WM-referenced [18F]flortaucipir SUVRs were explained by longitudinal changes in the reference region. CONCLUSIONS [18F]flortaucipir retention in the WM decreases over time and is influenced by the presence of WMH, supporting the hypothesis that [18F]flortaucipir retention in the WM is partially myelin-dependent. These findings have implications for the use of WM reference regions for [18F]flortaucipir-PET imaging.
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Fadul MM, Heath PR, Cooper-Knock J, Kurz JM, Al-Azzawi HA, Ali Z, Smith T, Matthews FE, Brayne C, Wharton SB, Simpson JE. Transcriptomic Analysis of Age-Associated Periventricular Lesions Reveals Dysregulation of the Immune Response. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E7924. [PMID: 33113879 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21217924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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White matter lesions (WML) are a common feature of the ageing brain associated with cognitive impairment. The gene expression profiles of periventricular lesions (PVL, n = 7) and radiologically-normal-appearing (control) periventricular white matter cases (n = 11) obtained from the Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (CFAS) neuropathology cohort were interrogated using microarray analysis and NanoString to identify novel mechanisms potentially underlying their formation. Histological characterisation of control white matter cases identified a subgroup (n = 4) which contained high levels of MHC-II immunoreactive microglia, and were classified as “pre-lesional.” Microarray analysis identified 2256 significantly differentially-expressed genes (p ≤ 0.05, FC ≥ 1.2) in PVL compared to non-lesional control white matter (1378 upregulated and 878 downregulated); 2649 significantly differentially-expressed genes in “pre-lesional” cases compared to PVL (1390 upregulated and 1259 downregulated); and 2398 significantly differentially-expressed genes in “pre-lesional” versus non-lesional control cases (1527 upregulated and 871 downregulated). Whilst histological evaluation of a single marker (MHC-II) implicates immune-activated microglia in lesion pathology, transcriptomic analysis indicates significant downregulation of a number of activated microglial markers and suggests established PVL are part of a continuous spectrum of white matter injury. The gene expression profile of “pre-lesional” periventricular white matter suggests upregulation of several signalling pathways may be a neuroprotective response to prevent the pathogenesis of PVL.
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Miceli V, Russelli G, Iannolo G, Gallo A, Lo Re V, Agnese V, Sparacia G, Conaldi PG, Bulati M. Role of non-coding RNAs in age-related vascular cognitive impairment: An overview on diagnostic/prognostic value in Vascular Dementia and Vascular Parkinsonism. Mech Ageing Dev 2020; 191:111332. [PMID: 32805261 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2020.111332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Age is the pivotal risk factor for different common medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and dementia. Among age-related disorders, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, represent the leading causes of premature mortality strictly related to vascular ageing, a pathological condition characterized by endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease and stroke. These features negatively impact on the brain, owing to altered cerebral blood flow, neurovascular coupling and impaired endothelial permeability leading to cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs) as Vascular Dementia (VD) and Parkinsonism (VP). It is an increasing opinion that neurodegenerative disorders and cerebrovascular diseases are associated from a pathogenetic point of view, and in this review, we discuss how cerebrovascular dysfunctions, due to epigenetic alterations, are linked with neuronal degeneration/dysfunction that lead to cognitive impairment. The relation between neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases are reviewed with a focus on role of ncRNAs in age-related vascular diseases impairing the endothelium in the blood-brain barrier with consequent dysfunction of cerebral blood flow. In this review we dissert about different regulatory mechanisms of gene expression implemented by ncRNAs in the pathogenesis of age-related neurovascular impairment, aiming to highlight the potential use of ncRNAs as biomarkers for diagnostic/prognostic purposes as well as novel therapeutic targets.
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- V Miceli
- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Neurology Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Radiology Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy
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- Research Department, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (IRCCS ISMETT), Palermo, Italy.
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Wilson LA, Heraty L, Ashford BA, Coelho S, Frangi AF, Pozo JM, Ince PG, Highley JR. Tissue microarray (TMA) use in post mortem neuropathology. J Neurosci Methods 2021; 347:108963. [PMID: 33007345 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2020.108963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tissue microarrays (TMAs), where each block (and thus section) contains multiple tissue cores from multiple blocks potentially allow more efficient use of tissue, reagents and time in neuropathology. NEW METHOD The relationship between data from TMA cores and whole sections was investigated using 'virtual' TMA cores. This involved quantitative assessments of microglial pathology in white matter lesions and motor neuron disease, alongside qualitative TDP-43 inclusion status in motor neuron disease cases. Following this, a protocol was developed for TMA construction. RESULTS For microglial pathology we found good concordance between virtual cores and whole sections for volume density using one 1.75 mm core (equivalent to a 2 mm core after accounting for peripheral tissue loss). More sophisticated microglial cell size and measures required two cores. Qualitative results of pTDP-43 pathology showed use of one 1.75 mm core gave a 100 % sensitivity and specificity within grey matter, and 88.3 % sensitivity and 100 % specificity within white matter. A method of producing the TMAs was suitable for immunohistochemistry both manually and by autostainer, with the minimal core loss from the microscope slide. COMPARISON WITH EXISTING METHODS TMAs have been used infrequently in post mortem neuropathology research. However, we believe TMAs give comparable tissue assessment results and can be constructed, sectioned and stained with relative ease. CONCLUSIONS We found TMAs could be used to assess both quantitative (microglial pathology) and qualitative pathology (TDP-43 proteinopathy) with greatly reduced quantities of tissue, time and reagents. These could be used for further work to improve data acquisition efficiency.
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Johnson NF, Bahrani AA, Powell DK, Jicha GA, Gold BT. Cardiorespiratory fitness diminishes the effects of age on white matter hyperintensity volume. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0236986. [PMID: 32866198 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are among the most commonly observed marker of cerebrovascular disease. Age is a key risk factor for WMH development. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with increased vessel compliance, but it remains unknown if high CRF affects WMH volume. This study explored the effects of CRF on WMH volume in community-dwelling older adults. We further tested the possibility of an interaction between CRF and age on WMH volume. Participants were 76 adults between the ages of 59 and 77 (mean age = 65.36 years, SD = 3.92) who underwent a maximal graded exercise test and structural brain imaging. Results indicated that age was a predictor of WMH volume (beta = .32, p = .015). However, an age-by-CRF interaction was observed such that higher CRF was associated with lower WMH volume in older participants (beta = -.25, p = .040). Our findings suggest that higher levels of aerobic fitness may protect cerebrovascular health in older adults.
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