[HTML][HTML] Impairment of the autophagy–lysosomal pathway in Alzheimer's diseases: pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic potential

W Zhang, C Xu, J Sun, HM Shen, J Wang… - … Pharmaceutica Sinica B, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative disorder, is
characterized by memory loss and cognitive dysfunction. The accumulation of misfolded …

[HTML][HTML] AAV vectors applied to the treatment of CNS disorders: Clinical status and challenges

L Kang, S Jin, J Wang, Z Lv, C Xin, C Tan… - Journal of Controlled …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, adeno-associated virus (AAV) has become the most important vector for
central nervous system (CNS) gene therapy. AAV has already shown promising results in …

Overcoming the Blood–Brain Barrier for Gene Therapy via Systemic Administration of GSH‐Responsive Silica Nanocapsules

Y Wang, X Wang, R Xie, JC Burger, Y Tong… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
CRISPR genome editing can potentially treat the root causes of many genetic diseases,
including central nervous system (CNS) disorders. However, the promise of brain‐targeted …

Nanobiomaterial vectors for improving gene editing and gene therapy

SW Hu, T Ding, H Tang, H Guo, W Cui, Y Shu - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
With the development of genome editing techniques, gene therapy is becoming a viable
option for the treatment of a variety of human diseases. Genome editing techniques mainly …

[HTML][HTML] A multifaceted approach to optimizing AAV delivery to the brain for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

JM Fischell, PS Fishman - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Despite major advancements in gene therapy technologies, there are no approved gene
therapies for diseases which predominantly effect the brain. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) …

Interleukin-4 as a therapeutic target

Y Gärtner, L Bitar, F Zipp, CF Vogelaar - Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a pleiotropic cytokine mainly known for its role in type 2
immunity. Therapies antagonizing or blocking IL-4 activity have been developed to …

Neurodegenerative disorders management: state-of-art and prospects of nano-biotechnology

R Kumar, KR Aadil, K Mondal, YK Mishra… - Critical Reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are highly prevalent among the aging population. It
affects primarily the central nervous system (CNS) but the effects are also observed in the …

Mitochondrial dysfunction and neurological disorders: A narrative review and treatment overview

EE Alshial, MI Abdulghaney, AHS Wadan… - Life Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
Mitochondria play a vital role in the nervous system, as they are responsible for generating
energy in the form of ATP and regulating cellular processes such as calcium (Ca 2+) …

[HTML][HTML] From junk to function: LncRNAs in CNS health and disease

R Policarpo, A Sierksma, B De Strooper… - Frontiers in molecular …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Recent advances in RNA sequencing technologies helped to uncover the existence of tens
of thousands of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that arise from the dark matter of the …

[PDF][PDF] Rebuilding essential active zone functions within a synapse

C Tan, SSH Wang, G de Nola, PS Kaeser - Neuron, 2022 - cell.com
Presynaptic active zones are molecular machines that control neurotransmitter secretion.
They form sites for vesicle docking and priming and couple vesicles to Ca 2+ entry for …