Revisiting the critical roles of reactive astrocytes in neurodegeneration

K Qian, X Jiang, ZQ Liu, J Zhang, P Fu, Y Su… - Molecular …, 2023 - nature.com
Astrocytes, an integral component of the central nervous system (CNS), contribute to the
maintenance of physiological homeostasis through their roles in synaptic function, K+ …

[HTML][HTML] Approaches to gene modulation therapy for ALS

KE Meijboom, RH Brown - Neurotherapeutics, 2022 - Elsevier
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease for which there is
currently no robust therapy. Recent progress in understanding ALS disease mechanisms …

Microglia and their promising role in ischemic brain injuries: an update

L Yu, X Su, S Li, F Zhao, D Mu, Y Qu - Frontiers in cellular …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Ischemic brain injuries are common diseases with high morbidity, disability, and mortality
rates, which have significant impacts on human health and life. Microglia are resident cells …

Optogenetic manipulation of astrocytes from synapses to neuronal networks: A potential therapeutic strategy for neurodegenerative diseases

Z Xie, Q Yang, D Song, Z Quan, H Qing - Glia, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Astrocytes are the most widespread and heterogeneous glial cells in the central nervous
system and key regulators for brain development. They are capable of receiving …

TGFB1-mediated gliosis in multiple sclerosis spinal cords is favored by the regionalized expression of HOXA5 and the age-dependent decline in androgen receptor …

S Nataf, M Guillen, L Pays - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
In multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with a progressive form of the disease, spinal cord (SC)
functions slowly deteriorate beyond age 40. We previously showed that in the SC of these …

The impact of trophic and immunomodulatory factors on oligodendrocyte maturation: Potential treatments for encephalopathy of prematurity

JEG Vaes, MJV Brandt, N Wanders, MJNL Benders… - Glia, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Encephalopathy of prematurity (EoP) is a major cause of morbidity in preterm neonates,
causing neurodevelopmental adversities that can lead to lifelong impairments. Preterm birth …

Little helpers or mean rogue—role of microglia in animal models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

H Cihankaya, C Theiss, V Matschke - International journal of molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases,
causing degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons in the central nervous system …

The role of bone morphogenetic protein 4 in microglial polarization in the process of neuropathic pain

C Liu, Q Sun, J Xu, W Shen, H Li… - Journal of Inflammation …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Neuropathic pain (NP) is known to be highly correlated with microglial
polarization, of which the regulatory mechanism remains to be elucidated. Here, the aim of …

[HTML][HTML] Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the endocrine system: Are there any further ties to be explored?

AFA Mentis, AM Bougea, GP Chrousos - Aging Brain, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) belongs to the family of neurodegenerative
disorders and is classified as fronto-temporal dementia (FTD), progressive muscular …

BMP/TGF‐β signaling as a modulator of neurodegeneration in ALS

K Russo, KA Wharton - Developmental Dynamics, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This commentary focuses on the emerging intersection between BMP/TGF‐β signaling roles
in nervous system function and the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease state. Future …