Microbiota–gut–brain axis and its therapeutic applications in neurodegenerative diseases
The human gastrointestinal tract is populated with a diverse microbial community. The vast
genetic and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome underpins its ubiquity in nearly every …
genetic and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome underpins its ubiquity in nearly every …
Updates on mouse models of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in the United
States (US). Animal models, specifically mouse models have been developed to better …
States (US). Animal models, specifically mouse models have been developed to better …
Forty-hertz light stimulation does not entrain native gamma oscillations in Alzheimer's disease model mice
There is a demand for noninvasive methods to ameliorate disease. We investigated whether
40-Hz flickering light entrains gamma oscillations and suppresses amyloid-β in the brains of …
40-Hz flickering light entrains gamma oscillations and suppresses amyloid-β in the brains of …
Loss of fatty acid degradation by astrocytic mitochondria triggers neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration
Astrocytes provide key neuronal support, and their phenotypic transformation is implicated in
neurodegenerative diseases. Metabolically, astrocytes possess low mitochondrial oxidative …
neurodegenerative diseases. Metabolically, astrocytes possess low mitochondrial oxidative …
A tetravalent TREM2 agonistic antibody reduced amyloid pathology in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) plays crucial roles in Alzheimer's
disease (AD) by regulating microglia migration toward, and phagocytosis of oligomeric …
disease (AD) by regulating microglia migration toward, and phagocytosis of oligomeric …
Systematic phenotyping and characterization of the 3xTg-AD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
DI Javonillo, KM Tran, J Phan, E Hingco… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Animal models of disease are valuable resources for investigating pathogenic mechanisms
and potential therapeutic interventions. However, for complex disorders such as Alzheimer's …
and potential therapeutic interventions. However, for complex disorders such as Alzheimer's …
Probing neural circuit mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease using novel technologies
The study of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) has traditionally focused on neuropathological
mechanisms that has guided therapies that attenuate neuropathological features. A new …
mechanisms that has guided therapies that attenuate neuropathological features. A new …
Loss of insulin signaling in astrocytes exacerbates Alzheimer-like phenotypes in a 5xFAD mouse model
W Chen, Q Huang, EK Lazdon… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
Brain insulin signaling controls peripheral energy metabolism and plays a key role in the
regulation of mood and cognition. Epidemiological studies have indicated a strong …
regulation of mood and cognition. Epidemiological studies have indicated a strong …
Region-specific homeostatic identity of astrocytes is essential for defining their response to pathological insults
N Makarava, O Mychko, K Molesworth, JCY Chang… - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
The transformation of astrocytes into reactive states constitutes a biological response of the
central nervous system under a variety of pathological insults. Astrocytes display diverse …
central nervous system under a variety of pathological insults. Astrocytes display diverse …
Longitudinal analysis of the microbiome and metabolome in the 5xfAD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
SJB Dunham, KA McNair, ED Adams… - MBio, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Recent reports implicate gut microbiome dysbiosis in the onset and progression of
Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet studies involving model animals overwhelmingly omit the …
Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet studies involving model animals overwhelmingly omit the …