Functionalized nanomaterials capable of crossing the blood–brain barrier

S Zha, H Liu, H Li, H Li, KL Wong, AH All - ACS nano, 2024 - ACS Publications
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a specialized semipermeable structure that highly
regulates exchanges between the central nervous system parenchyma and blood vessels …

The immune system in Parkinson's disease: what we know so far

C Roodveldt, L Bernardino, O Oztop-Cakmak, M Dragic… - Brain, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Parkinson's disease is characterized neuropathologically by the degeneration of
dopaminergic neurons in the ventral midbrain, the accumulation of α-synuclein (α-syn) …

Blood–brain barrier alterations and their impact on Parkinson's disease pathogenesis and therapy

K Lau, R Kotzur, F Richter - Translational neurodegeneration, 2024 - Springer
There is increasing evidence for blood–brain barrier (BBB) alterations in Parkinson's
disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder with rapidly rising …

Challenges and Future Perspectives in Modeling Neurodegenerative Diseases Using Organ‐on‐a‐Chip Technology

FM Pramotton, S Spitz, RD Kamm - Advanced Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) affect more than 50 million people worldwide, posing
a significant global health challenge as well as a high socioeconomic burden. With aging …

Involvement of Astrocytes in the Formation, Maintenance, and Function of the Blood–Brain Barrier

G Schiera, CM Di Liegro, G Schirò, G Sorbello… - Cells, 2024 - mdpi.com
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a fundamental structure that protects the composition of the
brain by determining which ions, metabolites, and nutrients are allowed to enter the brain …

[HTML][HTML] Postbiotics as Molecules Targeting Cellular Events of Aging Brain—The Role in Pathogenesis, Prophylaxis and Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases

P Głowacka, K Oszajca, A Pudlarz, J Szemraj… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Aging is the most prominent risk factor for neurodegeneration occurrence. The most
common neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's (PD) …

Glial polarization in neurological diseases: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities

Y Liu, L Wu, W Peng, X Mao - Ageing Research Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Glial cell polarization plays a pivotal role in various neurological disorders. In response to
distinct stimuli, glial cells undergo polarization to either mitigate neurotoxicity or facilitate …

[HTML][HTML] Immune responses to central nervous system directed adeno-associated virus gene therapy: Does direct CNS delivery make a difference?

AL Harkins, PP Ambegaokar, AM Keeler - Neurotherapeutics, 2024 - Elsevier
Adeno-associated virus (AAV) mediated gene therapy is a leading gene delivery platform
with potential to transform the landscape of treatment for neurological disorders. While AAV …

Astrocytes: The Stars in Neurodegeneration?

K Stoklund Dittlau, K Freude - Biomolecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Today, neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease
(PD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affect millions …

Modeling the neuroimmune system in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

W Balestri, R Sharma, VA da Silva, BC Bobotis… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are neurodegenerative disorders
caused by the interaction of genetic, environmental, and familial factors. These diseases …