Targeting AMPK signaling as a neuroprotective strategy in Parkinson's disease

DW Curry, B Stutz, ZB Andrews… - Journal of Parkinson's …, 2018 - content.iospress.com
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. It is
characterized by the accumulation of intracellular α-synuclein aggregates and the …

Modulating the catalytic activity of AMPK has neuroprotective effects against α-synuclein toxicity

W Bobela, S Nazeeruddin, G Knott, P Aebischer… - Molecular …, 2017 - Springer
Background Metabolic perturbations and slower renewal of cellular components associated
with aging increase the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD). Declining activity of AMPK, a critical …

Therapeutic potential of AMP-activated protein kinase in Alzheimer's disease

X Wang, HR Zimmermann, T Ma - Journal of Alzheimer's …, 2019 - content.iospress.com
Currently there is no cure or effective disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease
(AD), the most common form of dementia that is becoming a global threat to public health. It …

AMPK activation: Role in the signaling pathways of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration

CA Peixoto, WH de Oliveira, SM da Racho Araújo… - Experimental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an evolutionarily conserved
sensor of cellular energy status and has been reported to be involved in chronic …

AMPK in neurodegenerative diseases

M Domise, V Vingtdeux - AMP-activated Protein Kinase, 2016 - Springer
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis are neurodegenerative disorders that are characterized by a progressive …

AMPK-mediated regulation of neuronal metabolism and function in brain diseases

YJ Liu, Y Chern - Journal of neurogenetics, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a serine/threonine kinase that functions as a
key energy sensor in a wide variety of tissues. This kinase has been a major drug target for …

AMPK activation protects from neuronal dysfunction and vulnerability across nematode, cellular and mouse models of Huntington's disease

RP Vázquez-Manrique, F Farina… - Human molecular …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
The adenosine monophosphate activated kinase protein (AMPK) is an evolutionary-
conserved protein important for cell survival and organismal longevity through the …

AMPK in neurodegenerative diseases: implications and therapeutic perspectives

C Marinangeli, S Didier, V Vingtdeux - Current drug targets, 2016 - ingentaconnect.com
Maintaining proper energy levels in brain neurons is crucial for many cerebral functions
such as synaptic transmission, vesicle recycling and axonal transport. AMP-activated protein …

AMPK and diseases: state of the art regulation by AMPK-targeting molecules

O Tarasiuk, M Miceli, A Di Domizio, G Nicolini - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary AMPK is an enzyme that plays a role in cellular energy mechanisms and
controls many metabolic and physiological processes. AMPK is dysregulated in different …

The bewildering effect of AMPK activators in Alzheimer's disease: review of the current evidence

BT Assefa, GG Tafere, DZ Wondafrash… - BioMed research …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Alzheimer's disease is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disease characterized by
progressive cognitive dysfunction. It is the most common form of dementia. The pathologic …