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Beal MF 《Amino acids》2011,40(5):1305-1313
There is a substantial body of literature, which has demonstrated that creatine has neuroprotective effects both in vitro
and in vivo. Creatine can protect against excitotoxicity as well as against β-amyloid toxicity in vitro. We carried out studies
examining the efficacy of creatine as a neuroprotective agent in vivo. We demonstrated that creatine can protect against excitotoxic
lesions produced by N-methyl-d-aspartate. We also showed that creatine is neuroprotective against lesions produced by the toxins malonate and 3-nitropropionic
acid (3-NP) which are reversible and irreversible inhibitors of succinate dehydrogenase, respectively. Creatine produced dose-dependent
neuroprotective effects against MPTP toxicity reducing the loss of dopamine within the striatum and the loss of dopaminergic
neurons in the substantia nigra. We carried out a number of studies of the neuroprotective effects of creatine in transgenic
mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases. We demonstrated that creatine produced an extension of survival, improved motor
performance, and a reduction in loss of motor neurons in a transgenic mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Creatine produced an extension of survival, as well as improved motor function, and a reduction in striatal atrophy in the
R6/2 and the N-171-82Q transgenic mouse models of Huntington’s disease (HD), even when its administration was delayed until
the onset of disease symptoms. We recently examined the neuroprotective effects of a combination of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) with
creatine against both MPTP and 3-NP toxicity. We found that the combination of CoQ and creatine together produced additive
neuroprotective effects in a chronic MPTP model, and it blocked the development of alpha-synuclein aggregates. In the 3-NP
model of HD, CoQ and creatine produced additive neuroprotective effects against the size of the striatal lesions. In the R6/2
transgenic mouse model of HD, the combination of CoQ and creatine produced additive effects on improving survival. Creatine
may stabilize mitochondrial creatine kinase, and prevent activation of the mitochondrial permeability transition. Creatine,
however, was still neuroprotective in mice, which were deficient in mitochondrial creatine kinase. Administration of creatine
increases the brain levels of creatine and phosphocreatine. Due to its neuroprotective effects, creatine is now in clinical
trials for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and HD. A phase 2 futility trial in PD showed approximately a 50% improvement
in Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale at one year, and the compound was judged to be non futile. Creatine is now in
a phase III clinical trial being carried out by the NET PD consortium. Creatine reduced plasma levels of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine
in HD patients phase II trial and was well-tolerated. Creatine is now being studied in a phase III clinical trial in HD, the
CREST trial. Creatine, therefore, shows great promise in the treatment of a variety of neurodegenerative diseases. 相似文献
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Vladimir Gogvadze Sten Orrenius Boris Zhivotovsky 《Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death》2009,14(4):624-640
Mitochondrial malfunctioning is implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of disorders, including cancer and multiple neurodegenerative
diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington’s disease. Disturbance
of mitochondrial vital functions, e.g., production of ATP, calcium buffering capacity, and generation of reactive oxygen species,
can be potentially involved in disease pathogenesis. Neurological disorders caused by mitochondrial deterioration are often
associated with cell loss within specific brain regions. In contrast, mitochondrial alterations in tumor cells and the “Warburg
effect” might lead to cell survival and resistance of tumor cells to chemotherapy. This review is devoted to the role of mitochondria
in neurodegeneration and tumor formation, and describes how targeting of mitochondria can be beneficial in the therapy of
these diseases, which affect a large human population. 相似文献
3.
Xiqun Chen Pauline Wales Luisa Quinti Fuxing Zuo Sébastien Moniot Fanny Herisson Nazifa Abdul Rauf Hua Wang Richard B. Silverman Cenk Ayata Michelle M. Maxwell Clemens Steegborn Michael A. Schwarzschild Tiago F. Outeiro Aleksey G. Kazantsev 《PloS one》2015,10(1)
Sirtuin deacetylases regulate diverse cellular pathways and influence disease processes. Our previous studies identified the brain-enriched sirtuin-2 (SIRT2) deacetylase as a potential drug target to counteract neurodegeneration. In the present study, we characterize SIRT2 inhibition activity of the brain-permeable compound AK7 and examine the efficacy of this small molecule in models of Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cerebral ischemia. Our results demonstrate that AK7 is neuroprotective in models of Parkinson’s disease; it ameliorates alpha-synuclein toxicity in vitro and prevents 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced dopamine depletion and dopaminergic neuron loss in vivo. The compound does not show beneficial effects in mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cerebral ischemia. These findings underscore the specificity of protective effects observed here in models of Parkinson’s disease, and previously in Huntington’s disease, and support the development of SIRT2 inhibitors as potential therapeutics for the two neurodegenerative diseases. 相似文献
4.
The understanding of oxidative damage in different neurodegenerative diseases could enhance therapeutic strategies. Our objective
was to quantify lipoperoxidation and other oxidative products as well as the activity of antioxidant enzymes and cofactors
in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. We recorded data from all new patients with a diagnosis of either one of the four most
frequent neurodegenerative diseases: Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD) and lateral
amyotrophic sclerosis (ALS). The sum of nitrites and nitrates as end products of nitric oxide (NO) were increased in the four
degenerative diseases and fluorescent lipoperoxidation products in three (excepting ALS). A decreased Cu/Zn-dependent superoxide
dismutase (SOD) activity characterized the four diseases. A significantly decreased ferroxidase activity was found in PD,
HD and AD, agreeing with findings of iron deposition in these entities, while free copper was found to be increased in CSF
and appeared to be a good biomarker of PD. 相似文献
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Transgenic systems are widely used to study the cellular and molecular basis of human neurodegenerative diseases. A wide variety
of model organisms have been utilized, including bacteria (Escherichia coli), plants (Arabidopsis thaliana), nematodes (Caenorhabditis elegans), arthropods (Drosophila melanogaster), fish (zebrafish, Danio rerio), rodents (mouse, Mus musculus and rat, Rattus norvegicus) as well as non-human primates (rhesus monkey, Macaca mulatta). These transgenic systems have enormous value for understanding the pathophysiological basis of these disorders and have,
in some cases, been instrumental in the development of therapeutic approaches to treat these conditions. In this review, we
discuss the most commonly used model organisms and the methodologies available for the preparation of transgenic organisms.
Moreover, we provide selected examples of the use of these technologies for the preparation of transgenic animal models of
neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s disease (HD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) and discuss the application of these technologies
to AD as an example of how transgenic modeling has affected the study of human neurodegenerative diseases. 相似文献
6.
Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of pathologies which includes complex multifactorial diseases, monogenic disorders and disorders for which inherited, sporadic and transmissible forms are known. Factors associated with predisposition and vulnerability to neurodegenerative disorders may be described usefully within the context of gene–environment interplay. There are many identified genetic determinants for neurodegeneration, and it is possible to duplicate many elements of recognized human neurodegenerative disorders in animal models of the disease. However, there are similarly several identifiable environmental influences on outcomes of the genetic defects; and the course of a progressive neurodegenerative disorder can be greatly modified by environmental elements. In this review we highlight some of the major neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and prion diseases.) and discuss possible links of gene–environment interplay including, where implicated, mitochondrial genes. 相似文献
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Qian Huang Maria E. Figueiredo-Pereira 《Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death》2010,15(11):1292-1311
The ubiquitin/proteasome pathway is the major proteolytic quality control system in cells. In this review we discuss the impact
of a deregulation of this pathway on neuronal function and its causal relationship to the intracellular deposition of ubiquitin
protein conjugates in pathological inclusion bodies in all the major chronic neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. We describe the intricate nature of the ubiquitin/proteasome
pathway and discuss the paradox of protein aggregation, i.e. its potential toxic/protective effect in neurodegeneration. The
relations between some of the dysfunctional components of the pathway and neurodegeneration are presented. We highlight possible
ubiquitin/proteasome pathway-targeting therapeutic approaches, such as activating the proteasome, enhancing ubiquitination
and promoting SUMOylation that might be important to slow/treat the progression of neurodegeneration. Finally, a model time
line is presented for neurodegeneration starting at the initial injurious events up to protein aggregation and cell death,
with potential time points for therapeutic intervention. 相似文献
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Abstract
The ability of a polypeptide to fold into a unique, functional, and three-dimensional structure depends on the intrinsic properties of the amino acid sequence, function of the molecular chaperones, proteins, and enzymes. Every polypeptide has a finite tendency to misfold and this forms the darker side of the protein world. Partially folded and misfolded proteins that escape the cellular quality control mechanism have the high tendency to form inter-molecular hydrogen bonding between the same protein molecules resulting in aggregation. This review summarizes the underlying and universal mechanism of protein folding. It also deals with the factors responsible for protein misfolding and aggregation. This article describes some of the consequences of such behavior particularly in the context of neurodegenerative conformational diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other non-neurodegenerative conformational diseases such as cancer and cystic fibrosis etc. This will encourage a more proactive approach to the early diagnosis of conformational diseases and nutritional counseling for patients. 相似文献9.
Ari M. Chow Philip Mok Dawn Xiao Sam Khalouei Ian R. Brown 《Cell stress & chaperones》2010,15(5):545-553
Human neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have
been termed “protein misfolding disorders.” Upregulation of heat shock proteins that target misfolded aggregation-prone proteins
has been proposed as a potential therapeutic strategy to counter neurodegenerative disorders. The heat shock protein 70 (HSP70)
family is well characterized for its cytoprotective effects against cell death and has been implicated in neuroprotection
by overexpression studies. HSP70 family members exhibit sequence and structural conservation. The significance of the multiplicity
of HSP70 proteins is unknown. In this study, coimmunoprecipitation was employed to determine if association of HSP70 family
members occurs, including Hsp70B′ which is present in the human genome but not in mouse and rat. Heteromeric complexes of
Hsp70B′, Hsp70, and Hsc70 were detected in differentiated human SH-SY5Y neuronal cells. Hsp70B′ also formed complexes with
Hsp40 suggesting a common co-chaperone for HSP70 family members. 相似文献
10.
Stem cells and neurodegenerative diseases 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the neurodegenerative changes or apoptosis of neurons involved in networks, which are important to specific physiological functions. With the de-velopment of old-aging society, the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases is on the increase. How-ever, it is difficult to diagnose for most of neurodegenerative diseases. At present, there are too few effective therapies. Advances in stem cell biology have raised the hope and possibility for the therapy of neurodegenerative diseases. Recently, stem cells have been widely attempted to treat neurodegen-erative diseases of animal model. Here we review the progress and prospects of various stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cell and neural stem cells and so on, for the treatments of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Hunt-ington’s disease and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s disease. 相似文献
11.
Seyhan AA 《Human genetics》2011,130(5):583-605
Dominant negative genetic disorders, in which a mutant allele of a gene causes disease in the presence of a second, normal
copy, have been challenging since there is no cure and treatments are only to alleviate the symptoms. Current therapies involving
pharmacological and biological drugs are not suitable to target mutant genes selectively due to structural indifference of
the normal variant of their targets from the disease-causing mutant ones. In instances when the target contains single nucleotide
polymorphism (SNP), whether it is an enzyme or structural or receptor protein are not ideal for treatment using conventional
drugs due to their lack of selectivity. Therefore, there is a need to develop new approaches to accelerate targeting these
previously inaccessible targets by classical therapeutics. Although there is a cooling trend by the pharmaceutical industry
for the potential of RNA interference (RNAi), RNAi and other RNA targeting drugs (antisense, ribozyme, etc.) still hold their
promise as the only drugs that provide an opportunity to target genes with SNP mutations found in dominant negative disorders,
genes specific to pathogenic tumor cells, and genes that are critical for mediating the pathology of various other diseases.
Because of its exquisite specificity and potency, RNAi has attracted a considerable interest as a new class of therapeutic
for genetic diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease (HD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s
disease (PD), spinocerebellar ataxia, dominant muscular dystrophies, and cancer. In this review, progress and challenges in
developing RNAi therapeutics for genetic diseases will be discussed. 相似文献
12.
David C. Rubinsztein 《Mammalian genome》2008,19(9):587-590
Many of the neurodegenerative diseases that afflict humans are characterised by the protein aggregation in neurons. These
include complex diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, and Mendelian diseases caused by polyglutamine
expansion mutations [like Huntington’s disease (HD) and various spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs), like SCA3]. A range of functional
genomic strategies have been used to try to elucidate pathways involved in these diseases. In this minireview, I focus on
how modifier screens in organisms from yeast to mice may be of value in helping to elucidate pathogenic pathways. 相似文献
13.
Neuroglia is critically important for controlling the brain homeostasis and for mounting the brain defence against pathological
insults. Here, we overview recent data about the role of neuroglia in various types of neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s
disease, Parkinson’s disease, fronto-temporal dementia, Wernicke encephalopathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and immunodeficiency
virus-1-associated dementia). In all these forms of neurodegeneration, astroglia undergoes complex morphological and functional
changes. The early and mid-term stages of neurodegenerative processes, and specifically of Alzheimer’s disease, are associated
with generalised atrophy of astroglia, whereas the later stages are characterised with an astrogliosis and microglial activation
linked to neuropathological lesions such as senile plaques. Atrophic changes in astroglia may contribute to the initial cognitive
deficits due to reduced glial synaptic coverage and decreased neuroprotection. 相似文献
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Astrocytes contribute to the maintenance of the health and function of the central nervous system (CNS). Thus, it is not surprising that these multifunctional cells have been implicated in the onset and progression of several neurodegenerative diseases. The involvement of astrocytes in the neuropathology of these diseases is likely a consequence of both the loss of normal homeostatic functions and gain of toxic functions. Intracellular aggregates in astrocytes are a common feature of various neurodegenerative diseases, and these aggregates perturb normal astrocytic functions in ways that can be harmful to neuronal viability. Here, we review the role of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on their dysfunction in Huntington’s disease (HD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 相似文献
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Panagiota Miltiadous Antonios Stamatakis Fotini Stylianopoulou 《Cellular and molecular neurobiology》2010,30(3):347-360
Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) has been shown to act as a neuroprotectant both in in vitro studies and in in vivo animal
models of ischemia, hypoxia, trauma in the brain or the spinal cord, multiple and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s
and Parkinson’s disease. In the present study, we investigated the neuroprotective potential of IGF-I in the “kainic acid-induced
degeneration of the hippocampus” model of temporal lobe epilepsy. Increased cell death—as detected by FluoroJade B staining—and
extensive cell loss—as determined by cresyl violet staining—were observed mainly in the CA3 and CA4 areas of the ipsilateral
and contralateral hippocampus, 7 days following intrahippocampal administration of kainic acid. Kainic acid injection also
resulted in intense astrogliosis—as assessed by the number of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunopositive cells—in
both hemispheres, forming a clear astroglial scar ipsilaterally to the injection site. Heat-shock protein 70 (Hsp70) immunopositive
cells were also observed in the ipsilateral dentate gyrus (DG) following kainic acid injection. When IGF-I was administered
together with kainic acid, practically no signs of degeneration were detected in the contralateral hemisphere, while in the
ipsilateral, there was a smaller degree of cell loss, reduced number of FluoroJade B-stained cells, decreased reactive gliosis
and fewer Hsp70-positive cells. Our present results extend further the cases in which IGF-I is shown to exhibit neuroprotective
properties in neurodegenerative processes in the CNS. 相似文献
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Although most peripheral tissues have at least a limited ability for self-repair, the central nervous system (CNS) has long
been known to be relatively resistant to regeneration. Small numbers of stem cells have been found in the adult brain but
do not appear to be able to affect any significant recovery following disease or insult. In the last few decades, the idea
of being able to repair the brain by introducing new cells to repair damaged areas has become an accepted potential treatment
for neurodegenerative diseases. This review focuses on the suitability of various human stem cell sources for such treatments
of both slowly progressing conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and multiple sclerosis, and acute
insult, such as stroke and spinal cord injury. Despite stem cell transplantation having now moved a step closer to the clinic
with the first trials of autologous mesenchymal stem cells, the effects shown are moderate and are not yet at the stage of
development that can fulfil the hopes that have been placed on stem cells as a means to replace degenerating cells in the
CNS. Success will depend on careful investigation in experimental models to enable us to understand not just the practicalities
of stem cell use, but also the underlying biological principles. 相似文献
17.
Bruno Gualano Guilherme Giannini Artioli Jacques R. Poortmans Antonio Herbert Lancha Junior 《Amino acids》2010,38(1):31-44
Creatine (Cr) plays a central role in energy provision through a reaction catalyzed by phosphorylcreatine kinase. Furthermore,
this amine enhances both gene expression and satellite cell activation involved in hypertrophic response. Recent findings
have indicated that Cr supplementation has a therapeutic role in several diseases characterized by atrophic conditions, weakness,
and metabolic disturbances (i.e., in the muscle, bone, lung, and brain). Accordingly, there has been an evidence indicating
that Cr supplementation is capable of attenuating the degenerative state in some muscle disorders (i.e., Duchenne and inflammatory
myopathies), central nervous diseases (i.e., Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Alzheimer’s), and bone and metabolic disturbances
(i.e., osteoporosis and type II diabetes). In light of this, Cr supplementation could be used as a therapeutic tool for the
elderly. The aim of this review is to summarize the main studies conducted in this field and to highlight the scientific and
clinical perspectives of this promising therapeutic supplement. 相似文献
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Matthew Schrag April Dickson Arshad Jiffry David Kirsch Harry V. Vinters Wolff Kirsch 《Biometals》2010,23(6):1123-1127
Reports that iron, zinc and copper homeostasis are in aberrant homeostasis are common for various neurodegenerative diseases,
particularly for Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Manipulating the levels of these elements
in the brain through the application of chelators has been and continues to be tested therapeutically in clinical trials with
mixed results. Much of the data indicating that these metals are abnormally concentrated in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s
disease brain tissue was generated through the analysis of post-mortem human tissue which was archived in formalin. In this
study, we evaluated the effect of formalin fixation of brain on the levels of three important transition metals (iron, copper,
and zinc) by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Paired brain specimens were obtained at autopsy for each case; one was conserved
by formalin archival (averaging four years), the other was rapidly frozen. Both white and grey matter samples were analyzed
and the concentrations of iron and zinc were found to decrease with fixation. Iron was reduced by 40% (P < 0.01), and zinc by 77% (P < 0.0001); copper concentrations increased by 37% (P < 0.05) by the paired T-test. The increase in copper is likely due to contamination from trace copper in the formalin. These
results indicate that transition metal data obtained from fixed tissue may be heavily distorted and care should be taken in
interpreting this data. 相似文献
19.
In the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease excitotoxicity may play an important role. The common
toxin model for Parkinson’s disease is MPTP, while for Huntington’s disease it is 3-NP. These toxins inhibit the mitochondrial
respiratory chain, resulting in an energy deficit. In the central nervous system, the amino acids act as neurotransmitters
and neuromodulators. The energy deficit caused by these neurotoxins may alter the concentrations of amino acids. Thus, it
can be claimed that the aminoacidergic neurotransmission can be changed by neurotoxins. To test this hypothesis we studied
the amino acid concentrations in different brain regions following MPTP or 3-NP administration. The two toxins were found
to produce similar changes. We detected marked decreases in most of the amino acid concentrations in the striatum and in the
cortex, while the levels in the cerebellum increased significantly. The decreased amino acid levels can be explained by the
reduced levels of ATP produced by these neurotoxins. In the cerebellum, where there is no detectable ATP loss, the elevated
amino acid levels may reflect a compensation of the altered neurotransmission. 相似文献
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Redox Regulation of Cellular Stress Response in Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders: Role of Vitagenes 总被引:6,自引:0,他引:6
Calabrese V Guagliano E Sapienza M Panebianco M Calafato S Puleo E Pennisi G Mancuso C Butterfield DA Stella AG 《Neurochemical research》2007,32(4-5):757-773
Reduced expression and/or activity of antioxidant proteins lead to oxidative stress, accelerated aging and neurodegeneration.
However, while excess reactive oxygen species (ROS) are toxic, regulated ROS play an important role in cell signaling. Perturbation
of redox status, mutations favoring protein misfolding, altered glyc(osyl)ation, overloading of the product of polyunsaturated
fatty acid peroxidation (hydroxynonenals, HNE) or cholesterol oxidation, can disrupt redox homeostasis. Collectively or individually
these effects may impose stress and lead to accumulation of unfolded or misfolded proteins in brain cells. Alzheimer’s (AD),
Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Friedreich’s ataxia are major neurological disorders
associated with production of abnormally aggregated proteins and, as such, belong to the so-called “protein conformational
diseases”. The pathogenic aggregation of proteins in non-native conformation is generally associated with metabolic derangements
and excessive production of ROS. The “unfolded protein response” has evolved to prevent accumulation of unfolded or misfolded
proteins. Recent discoveries of the mechanisms of cellular stress signaling have led to new insights into the diverse processes
that are regulated by cellular stress responses. The brain detects and overcomes oxidative stress by a complex network of
“longevity assurance processes” integrated to the expression of genes termed vitagenes. Heat-shock proteins are highly conserved and facilitate correct protein folding. Heme oxygenase-1, an inducible and redox-regulated
enzyme, has having an important role in cellular antioxidant defense. An emerging concept is neuroprotection afforded by heme
oxygenase by its heme degrading activity and tissue-specific antioxidant effects, due to its products carbon monoxide and
biliverdin, which is then reduced by biliverdin reductase in bilirubin. There is increasing interest in dietary compounds
that can inhibit, retard or reverse the steps leading to neurodegeneration in AD. Specifically any dietary components that
inhibit inappropriate inflammation, AβP oligomerization and consequent increased apoptosis are of particular interest, with
respect to a chronic inflammatory response, brain injury and β-amyloid associated pathology. Curcumin and ferulic acid, the
first from the curry spice turmeric and the second a major constituent of fruit and vegetables, are candidates in this regard.
Not only do these compounds serve as antioxidants but, in addition, they are strong inducers of the heat-shock response. Food
supplementation with curcumin and ferulic acid are therefore being considered as a novel nutritional approach to reduce oxidative
damage and amyloid pathology in AD. We review here some of the emerging concepts of pathways to neurodegeneration and how
these may be overcome by a nutritional approach.
Special issue dedicated to John P. Blass. 相似文献