Targeting epigenetics as a promising therapeutic strategy for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

L Zhang, Y Liu, Y Lu, G Wang - Biochemical Pharmacology, 2022 - Elsevier
Nowadays, epigenetics is of great research value as a new gateway that can solve the
sophisticated mysteries behind neurodegenerative diseases. Epigenetic mechanisms …

Bromodomain and extra-terminal proteins in brain physiology and pathology: BET-ing on epigenetic regulation

N Martella, D Pensabene, M Varone, M Colardo… - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
BET proteins function as histone code readers of acetylated lysins that determine the
positive regulation in transcription of genes involved in cell cycle progression, differentiation …

Effects of inhibiting astrocytes and BET/BRD4 chromatin reader on spatial memory and synaptic proteins in rats with Alzheimer's disease

R Nikkar, A Esmaeili-Bandboni, M Badrikoohi… - Metabolic Brain …, 2022 - Springer
Communication between astrocytes and neurons has a profound effect on the
pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Astrocytes regulate homeostasis and increase …

[HTML][HTML] Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Epigenetic Reader BRD4 as the Target to Combatting Aging-Related Diseases

J Sun, Y Gui, S Zhou, XL Zheng - Journal of Advanced Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Aging, a complex and profound journey, leads us through a labyrinth of
physiological and pathological transformations, rendering us increasingly susceptible to …

Histone deacetylase inhibitors as cognitive enhancers and modifiers of mood and behavior

D Pal, P Sahu, AK Mishra, A Hagelgans… - Current Drug …, 2023 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Epigenetic regulation of gene signalling is one of the fundamental molecular
mechanisms for the generation and maintenance of cellular memory. Histone acetylation is …

Protective effect of miR-34c antagomir against STZ-induced memory impairment by targeting mTOR and PSD-95 in the hippocampus of rats

M Rafiey, R Nosrati, P Babaei - Neuroscience Letters, 2022 - Elsevier
After long times of ongoing research, still there is no appropriate cure for Alzheimer's
disease (AD). Recently, epigenetic alterations, particularly miRNA, have gotten attention in …

Effect of BRD4 Inhibitor on Cognitive Deficit and c-Fos/BDNF level in rats with Alzheimer's disease

N Faraji, M Badrikoohi, P Babaei - Neuroscience and Behavioral …, 2023 - Springer
This study evaluated the effect of intra-hippocampal injection of JQ1 on cognitive deficiency
and protein level of c-Fos and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus …

SFRP5 prevents memory impairment induced by WNT5A in male Wistar rats

P Babaei, S Kouhestani, A Damirchi… - Neuroscience and …, 2022 - Springer
Wingless-type family members (Wnt5a) and secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5) play
important roles in the central nervous system during development. However, the effects of …

Epigenetic Regulation in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease

B McClarty - 2023 - search.proquest.com
Aging is the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease (AD); however, the molecular
mechanisms underlying aging and how it can initiate and or exacerbate AD, is still unknown …

Concurrent high-intensity interval training and probiotic supplementation improve associative memory via increase in insulin sensitivity in ovariectomized rats

Z Bayat, A Damirchi, M Hasannejad-Bibalan… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Objectives Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a serious concern among
postmenopausal women which predisposes them to cardiovascular and cognitive disorders …