Cellular functions of the protein kinase ATM and their relevance to human disease
The protein kinase ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) is a master regulator of double-
strand DNA break (DSB) signalling and stress responses. For three decades, ATM has been …
strand DNA break (DSB) signalling and stress responses. For three decades, ATM has been …
[HTML][HTML] Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for brain imaging and drug delivery
Central nervous system (CNS) disorders affect as many as 1.5 billion people globally. The
limited delivery of most imaging and therapeutic agents into the brain is a major challenge …
limited delivery of most imaging and therapeutic agents into the brain is a major challenge …
Aerobic glycolysis is the predominant means of glucose metabolism in neuronal somata, which protects against oxidative damage
Y Wei, QQ Miao, Q Zhang, S Mao, M Li, X Xu… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
It is generally thought that under basal conditions, neurons produce ATP mainly through
mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and glycolytic activity only …
mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and glycolytic activity only …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of free sugar on human health—a narrative review
The importance of nutrition in human health has been understood for over a century.
However, debate is ongoing regarding the role of added and free sugars in physiological …
However, debate is ongoing regarding the role of added and free sugars in physiological …
The role of manganese dysregulation in neurological disease: emerging evidence
D Budinger, S Barral, AKS Soo, MA Kurian - The Lancet Neurology, 2021 - thelancet.com
Manganese is an essential trace metal. The dysregulation of manganese seen in a broad
spectrum of neurological disorders reflects its importance in brain development and key …
spectrum of neurological disorders reflects its importance in brain development and key …
A SIRT1 activator, ginsenoside Rc, promotes energy metabolism in cardiomyocytes and neurons
Q Huang, H Su, B Qi, Y Wang, K Yan… - Journal of the …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Targeting SIRT1 signaling pathway could improve glucose aerobic metabolism and
mitochondrial biosynthesis to resist cardiac and neurological injuries. Ginsenoside Rc has …
mitochondrial biosynthesis to resist cardiac and neurological injuries. Ginsenoside Rc has …
A general approach to convert hemicyanine dyes into highly optimized photoacoustic scaffolds for analyte sensing
SH Gardner, CJ Brady, C Keeton… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Most photoacoustic (PA) imaging agents are based on the repurposing of existing
fluorescent dye platforms that exhibit non‐optimal properties for PA applications. Herein, we …
fluorescent dye platforms that exhibit non‐optimal properties for PA applications. Herein, we …
[HTML][HTML] Neurotoxic effects of neonicotinoids on mammals: what is there beyond the activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors?—A systematic review
C Costas-Ferreira, LRF Faro - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides that exert their effect through a specific action on
neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). The success of these insecticides is …
neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). The success of these insecticides is …
Astroglial asthenia and loss of function, rather than reactivity, contribute to the ageing of the brain
Astroglia represent a class of heterogeneous, in form and function, cells known as
astrocytes, which provide for homoeostasis and defence of the central nervous system …
astrocytes, which provide for homoeostasis and defence of the central nervous system …
[HTML][HTML] Modeling ischemic stroke in a triculture neurovascular unit on-a-chip
NR Wevers, AL Nair, TM Fowke, M Pontier… - Fluids and Barriers of …, 2021 - Springer
Background In ischemic stroke, the function of the cerebral vasculature is impaired. This
vascular structure is formed by the so-called neurovascular unit (NVU). A better …
vascular structure is formed by the so-called neurovascular unit (NVU). A better …