[HTML][HTML] Insulin and its key role for mitochondrial function/dysfunction and quality control: a shared link between dysmetabolism and neurodegeneration

G Galizzi, M Di Carlo - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This review will comprise an overview of insulin and its history, structure,
synthesis, secretion, signaling, and peripheral and brain roles. Further, the impact that …

β-Amyloid peptide: The cell compartment multi-faceted interaction in Alzheimer's disease

P Picone, D Nuzzo, D Giacomazza, M Di Carlo - Neurotoxicity research, 2020 - Springer
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most widespread form of dementia, characterized by
memory loss and reduction of cognitive functions that strongly interfere with normal daily life …

The recombinant amyloid-β peptide Aβ1–42 aggregates faster and is more neurotoxic than synthetic Aβ1–42

VH Finder, I Vodopivec, RM Nitsch… - Journal of molecular …, 2010 - Elsevier
Aggregation of the amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide is considered a central event in the pathogenesis
of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In order to bypass methodological bias related to a variety of …

Ionizing radiation-engineered nanogels as insulin nanocarriers for the development of a new strategy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

P Picone, LA Ditta, MA Sabatino, V Militello… - Biomaterials, 2016 - Elsevier
A growing body of evidence shows the protective role of insulin in Alzheimer's disease (AD).
A nanogel system (NG) to deliver insulin to the brain, as a tool for the development of a new …

Ferulic acid inhibits oxidative stress and cell death induced by Ab oligomers: Improved delivery by solid lipid nanoparticles

P Picone, ML Bondi, P Picone, ML Bondi… - Free Radical …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Oxidative stress and dysfunctional mitochondria are among the earliest events in AD,
triggering neurodegeneration. The use of natural antioxidants could be a neuroprotective …

Anti-inflammatory and cognitive effects of interferon-β1a (IFNβ1a) in a rat model of Alzheimer's disease

G Mudò, M Frinchi, D Nuzzo, P Scaduto… - Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background Aβ 1-42 peptide abnormal production is associated with the development and
maintenance of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in brains from Alzheimer disease …

Aβ oligomers and fibrillar aggregates induce different apoptotic pathways in LAN5 neuroblastoma cell cultures

P Picone, R Carrotta, G Montana, MR Nobile… - Biophysical journal, 2009 - cell.com
Fibril deposit formation of amyloid β-protein (Aβ) in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's
disease (AD). Increasing evidence suggests that toxicity is linked to diffusible Aβ oligomers …

Structure-function relationships of pre-fibrillar protein assemblies in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders

F Rahimi, A Shanmugam, G Bitan - Current Alzheimer …, 2008 - ingentaconnect.com
Several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and
prion diseases, are characterized pathognomonically by the presence of intra-and/or …

Biological and biophysics aspects of metformin-induced effects: cortex mitochondrial dysfunction and promotion of toxic amyloid pre-fibrillar aggregates

P Picone, S Vilasi, F Librizzi, M Contardi… - Aging (Albany …, 2016 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The onset of Alzheimer disease (AD) is influenced by several risk factors comprising
diabetes. Within this context, antidiabetic drugs, including metformin, are investigated for …

Effects of the Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Extract (Klamin®) on a Neurodegeneration Cellular Model

D Nuzzo, G Presti, P Picone, G Galizzi… - Oxidative medicine …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Cyanobacteria have been recognized as a source of bioactive molecules to be employed in
nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods. An extract of Aphanizomenon flos …