Lysosomes as coordinators of cellular catabolism, metabolic signalling and organ physiology
C Settembre, RM Perera - Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 2024 - nature.com
Every cell must satisfy basic requirements for nutrient sensing, utilization and recycling
through macromolecular breakdown to coordinate programmes for growth, repair and stress …
through macromolecular breakdown to coordinate programmes for growth, repair and stress …
The possible role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in epilepsy
R AlRuwaili, HM Al-Kuraishy, AI Al-Gareeb… - Neurochemical …, 2024 - Springer
Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by repeated seizures. Despite of that the
brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is implicated in the pathogenesis of …
brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is implicated in the pathogenesis of …
Amelioration of Tau and ApoE4-linked glial lipid accumulation and neurodegeneration with an LXR agonist
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is a strong genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease
(LOAD). APOE4 increases and APOE2 decreases risk relative to APOE3. In the P301S …
(LOAD). APOE4 increases and APOE2 decreases risk relative to APOE3. In the P301S …
Prosaposin maintains lipid homeostasis in dopamine neurons and counteracts experimental parkinsonism in rodents
Y He, I Kaya, R Shariatgorji, J Lundkvist… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Prosaposin (PSAP) modulates glycosphingolipid metabolism and variants have been linked
to Parkinson's disease (PD). Here, we find altered PSAP levels in the plasma, CSF and post …
to Parkinson's disease (PD). Here, we find altered PSAP levels in the plasma, CSF and post …
Progranulinopathy: A diverse realm of disorders linked to Progranulin imbalances
Progranulin (PGRN), encoded by the GRN gene in humans, was originally isolated as a
secreted growth factor that implicates in a multitude of processes ranging from regulation of …
secreted growth factor that implicates in a multitude of processes ranging from regulation of …
Neuroinflammatory pathways in the ALS-FTD continuum: A focus on genetic variants
F De Marchi, G Tondo, L Corrado, F Menegon, D Aprile… - Genes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal dementia (FDT) are progressive
neurodegenerative disorders that, in several cases, overlap in clinical presentation, and …
neurodegenerative disorders that, in several cases, overlap in clinical presentation, and …
Progranulin Facilitates Corneal Repair Through Dual Mechanisms of Inflammation Suppression and Regeneration Promotion
D Yan, Y Zhang, Y Huang, W Ouyang - Inflammation, 2024 - Springer
The cornea serves as a vital protective barrier for the eye; however, it is prone to injury and
damage that can disrupt corneal epithelium and nerves, triggering inflammation. Therefore …
damage that can disrupt corneal epithelium and nerves, triggering inflammation. Therefore …
Progranulin (PGRN) as a regulator of inflammation and a critical factor in the immunopathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases
Immune dysregulation has been identified as a critical cause of the most common types of
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Notably, the innate and adaptive immune responses under …
cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Notably, the innate and adaptive immune responses under …
Lipids as Emerging Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases
J Wei, LC Wong, S Boland - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biomarkers are molecules that can be used to observe changes in an individual's
biochemical or medical status and provide information to aid diagnosis or treatment …
biochemical or medical status and provide information to aid diagnosis or treatment …
AAV-GRN partially corrects motor deficits and ALS/FTLD-related pathology in Tmem106b−/− Grn−/− mice
T Feng, G Minevich, P Liu, HX Qin, G Wozniak, J Pham… - Iscience, 2023 - cell.com
Loss of function of progranulin (PGRN), encoded by the granulin (GRN) gene, is implicated
in several neurodegenerative diseases. Several therapeutics to boost PGRN levels are …
in several neurodegenerative diseases. Several therapeutics to boost PGRN levels are …