Multiple sclerosis: inflammatory and neuroglial aspects

G Papiri, G D'Andreamatteo, G Cacchiò, S Alia… - Current Issues in …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Multiple sclerosis (MS) represents the most common acquired demyelinating disorder of the
central nervous system (CNS). Its pathogenesis, in parallel with the well-established role of …

The mTOR signaling pathway in multiple sclerosis; from animal models to human data

AG Vakrakou, A Alexaki, ME Brinia… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This article recapitulates the evidence on the role of mammalian targets of rapamycin
(mTOR) complex pathways in multiple sclerosis (MS). Key biological processes that intersect …

Repurposing metformin to treat age-related neurodegenerative disorders and ischemic stroke

S Sharma, S Nozohouri, B Vaidya, T Abbruscato - Life sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
Aging is a risk factor for major central nervous system (CNS) disorders. More specifically,
aging can be inked to neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) because of its deteriorating impact …

Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells in Alzheimer's disease: from physiology to pathology

P Zou, C Wu, TCY Liu, R Duan, L Yang - Translational Neurodegeneration, 2023 - Springer
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) play pivotal roles in myelin formation and
phagocytosis, communicating with neighboring cells and contributing to the integrity of the …

Cellular metabolism: A fundamental component of degeneration in the nervous system

K Maiese - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is estimated that, at minimum, 500 million individuals suffer from cellular metabolic
dysfunction, such as diabetes mellitus (DM), throughout the world. Even more concerning is …

The metabolic basis for nervous system dysfunction in alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease, and huntington's disease

K Maiese - Current neurovascular research, 2023 - benthamdirect.com
Disorders of metabolism affect multiple systems throughout the body but may have the
greatest impact on both central and peripheral nervous systems. Currently available …

Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis

K Maiese - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Almost three million individuals suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) throughout the world, a
demyelinating disease in the nervous system with increased prevalence over the last five …

Metformin therapy attenuates pro-inflammatory microglia by inhibiting NF-κB in cuprizone demyelinating mouse model of multiple sclerosis

M Abdi, P Pasbakhsh, M Shabani, S Nekoonam… - Neurotoxicity …, 2021 - Springer
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disorder characterized by reactive gliosis, inflammation,
and demyelination. Microglia plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of MS and has the …

The “mitochondrial stress responses”: The “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” of neuronal disorders

S Patergnani, G Morciano, M Carinci… - Neural Regeneration …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Neuronal disorders are associated with a profound loss of mitochondrial functions caused
by various stress conditions, such as oxidative and metabolic stress, protein folding or import …

The impact of aging and oxidative stress in metabolic and nervous system disorders: programmed cell death and molecular signal transduction crosstalk

K Maiese - Frontiers in immunology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Life expectancy is increasing throughout the world and coincides with a rise in non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), especially for metabolic disease that includes diabetes …