Vasculo-neuronal coupling and neurovascular coupling at the neurovascular unit: impact of hypertension

JL Presa, F Saravia, Z Bagi, JA Filosa - Frontiers in physiology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Components of the neurovascular unit (NVU) establish dynamic crosstalk that regulates
cerebral blood flow and maintain brain homeostasis. Here, we describe accumulating …

Methylglyoxal, a highly reactive dicarbonyl compound, as a threat for blood brain barrier integrity

E Berends, RJ van Oostenbrugge, S Foulquier… - Fluids and Barriers of …, 2023 - Springer
The brain is a highly metabolically active organ requiring a large amount of glucose.
Methylglyoxal (MGO), a by-product of glucose metabolism, is known to be involved in …

Role of the renin-angiotensin system in the development of COVID-19-associated neurological manifestations

LA Méndez-García, G Escobedo… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19, which has claimed millions of lives. This virus can infect
various cells and tissues, including the brain, for which numerous neurological symptoms …

Drugs with a negative impact on cognitive function (Part 1): chronic kidney disease as a risk factor

S Liabeuf, V Pešić, G Spasovski… - Clinical kidney …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently suffer from mild cognitive
impairment and/or other neurocognitive disorders. This review in two parts will focus on …

Targeting non-coding RNA for CNS injuries: regulation of blood-brain barrier functions

L Zhang, W Bai, L Sun, Y Lin, M Tian - Neurochemical research, 2023 - Springer
Central nervous system (CNS) injuries are the most common cause of death and disability
around the world. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is located at the interface between the CNS …

Challenges and prospects in geriatric epilepsy treatment: the role of the blood–brain barrier in pharmacotherapy and drug delivery

X Chen, J Luo, M Song, L Pan, Z Qu… - Frontiers in Aging …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is pivotal in maintaining neuronal physiology within the brain.
This review delves into the alterations of the BBB specifically in the context of geriatric …

Kidney disease and stroke: epidemiology and potential mechanisms of susceptibility

M Bobot, L Suissa, JF Hak, S Burtey… - Nephrology Dialysis …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased risk of both ischaemic and
haemorrhagic stroke compared with the general population. Both acute and chronic kidney …

Targeting non-coding RNA for glioblastoma therapy: the challenge of overcomes the blood-brain barrier

RK Sharma, C Calderon… - Frontiers in Medical …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most malignant form of all primary brain tumors, and it is
responsible for around 200,000 deaths each year worldwide. The standard therapy for GBM …

Elevated late-life blood pressure may maintain brain oxygenation and slow amyloid-β accumulation at the expense of cerebral vascular damage

HM Tayler, R MacLachlan, Ö Güzel… - Brain …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Hypertension in midlife contributes to cognitive decline and is a modifiable risk factor for
dementia. The relationship between late-life hypertension and dementia is less clear. We …

Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

S Kaur, HT Ewing, JP Warrington - Current Hypertension Reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP),
especially preeclampsia has increased significantly over the last two decades. Patients with …