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Int J Mol Sci ; 23(5)2022 Feb 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35269616

RESUMO

Lipotoxicity is a metabolic condition resulting from the accumulation of free fatty acids in non-adipose tissues which involves a series of pathological responses triggered after chronic exposure to high levels of fatty acids, severely detrimental to cellular homeostasis and viability. In brain, lipotoxicity affects both neurons and other cell types, notably astrocytes, leading to neurodegenerative processes, such as Alzheimer (AD) and Parkinson diseases (PD). In this study, we performed for the first time, a whole lipidomic characterization of Normal Human Astrocytes cultures exposed to toxic concentrations of palmitic acid and the protective compound tibolone, to establish and identify the set of potential metabolites that are modulated under these experimental treatments. The study covered 3843 features involved in the exo- and endo-metabolome extracts obtained from astrocytes with the mentioned treatments. Through multivariate statistical analysis such as PCA (principal component analysis), partial least squares (PLS-DA), clustering analysis, and machine learning enrichment analysis, it was possible to determine the specific metabolites that were affected by palmitic acid insult, such as phosphoethanolamines, phosphoserines phosphocholines and glycerophosphocholines, with their respective metabolic pathways impact. Moreover, our results suggest the importance of tibolone in the generation of neuroprotective metabolites by astrocytes and may be relevant to the development of neurodegenerative processes.


Assuntos
Lipidômica , Ácido Palmítico , Astrócitos/metabolismo , Glicerofosfolipídeos/metabolismo , Humanos , Metabolômica , Norpregnenos , Ácido Palmítico/metabolismo , Ácido Palmítico/toxicidade
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Molecules ; 26(13)2021 Jun 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34203368

RESUMO

CD47 is a receptor belonging to the immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily and broadly expressed on cell membranes. Through interactions with ligands such as SIRPα, TSP-1, integrins, and SH2-domain bearing protein tyrosine phosphatase substrate-1 (SHPS-1), CD47 regulates numerous functions like cell adhesion, proliferation, apoptosis, migration, homeostasis, and the immune system. In this aspect, previous research has shown that CD47 modulates phagocytosis via macrophages, the transmigration of neutrophils, and the activation of T-cells, dendritic cells, and B-cells. Moreover, several studies have reported the increased expression of the CD47 receptor in a variety of diseases, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic myeloid leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), multiple myeloma (MM), bladder cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Gaucher disease, Multiple Sclerosis and stroke among others. The ubiquitous expression of the CD47 cell receptor on most resident cells of the CNS has previously been established through different methodologies. However, there is little information concerning its precise functions in the development of different neurodegenerative pathologies in the CNS. Consequently, further research pertaining to the specific functions and roles of CD47 and SIRP is required prior to its exploitation as a druggable approach for the targeting of various neurodegenerative diseases that affect the human population. The present review attempts to summarize the role of both CD47 and SIRP and their therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders.


Assuntos
Encéfalo/metabolismo , Antígeno CD47/metabolismo , Doença de Gaucher/metabolismo , Esclerose Múltipla/metabolismo , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/metabolismo , Animais , Humanos , Inflamação/metabolismo
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Adv Exp Med Biol ; 1308: 91-100, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33861438

RESUMO

Curcuminis a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, found primarily in turmeric, a flowering plant of the ginger family. Among its numerous medical uses, curcumin has been used in the management of metabolic syndrome, and inflammatory conditions such as artrhritis, anxiety and hyperlipidemia. In this paper, we used molecular docking tools to assess the affinity of four curcumin derivatives (Curcumin, Cyclocurcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin) as well as the endogenous ligand phosphorylcholine to C-reactive protein (CRP), a sensitive marker of systemic inflammation. Our results showed that curcumin interacts through H bond with CRP at GLN 150 and ASP 140. Similar H bond interactions were found for each of the four curcumin derivatives with CRP. Moreover, a molecular dynamic simulation were performed to further establish the interaction between CRP and the ligands in atomic details using the Nanoscale Molecular Dynamics (NAMD) and CHARMM27 force field. Importantly, our results suggest the possible interaction between curcumin and curcurmin related molecules with CRP, thus showing an important regulatory function with plausible applications in inflammatory and oxidative processes in diseases.


Assuntos
Curcumina , Anti-Inflamatórios , Proteína C-Reativa , Curcuma , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular
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Adv Exp Med Biol ; 1308: 589-599, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33861460

RESUMO

Fatty Acid Binding-Protein 5 (FABP5) is a cytoplasmic protein, which binds long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. This protein is implicated in several physiological processes including mitochondrial ß-oxidation and transport of fatty acids, membrane phospholipid synthesis, lipid metabolism, inflammation and pain. In the present study, we used molecular docking tools to determine the possible interaction of FABP5 with six selected compounds retrieved form Drugbank. Our results showed that FABP5 binding pocket included 31 polar and non-polar amino acids, and these residues may be related to phosphorylation, acetylation, ubiquitylation, and mono-methylation. Docking results showed that the most energetically favorable compounds are NADH (-9.12 kcal/mol), 5'-O-({[(Phosphonatooxy)phosphinato]oxy}phosphinato)adenosine (-8.62 kcal/mol), lutein (-8.25 kcal/mol), (2S)-2-[(4-{[(2-Amino-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino}benzoyl)amino]pentanedioate (-7.17 kcal/mol), Pteroyl-L-glutamate (-6.86 kcal/mol) and (1S,3R,5E,7Z)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10-triene-1,3,25-triol (-6.79 kcal/mol). Common interacting residues of FABP5 with nutraceuticals included SER16, LYS24, LYS34, LYS40 and LYS17. Further, we used the SwissADME server to determine the physicochemical and pharmacokinetic characteristics and to predict the ADME parameters of the selected nutraceuticals after molecular analysis by docking with the FABP5 protein. Amongst all compounds, pteroyl-L-glutamate is the only one meeting the Lipinski's rule of five criteria, demonstrating its potential pharmacological use. Finally, our results also suggest the importance of FABP5 in mediating the anti-inflammatory activity of the nutraceutical compounds.


Assuntos
Anti-Inflamatórios , Proteínas de Ligação a Ácido Graxo , Suplementos Nutricionais , Proteínas de Ligação a Ácido Graxo/genética , Ligantes , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular
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Open Bioinforma J ; 13: 1-14, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33927788

RESUMO

AIMS: Present a novel machine learning computational strategy to predict the neuroprotection potential of nicotine analogs acting over the behavior of unpaired signaling pathways in Parkinson's disease. BACKGROUND: Dopaminergic replacement has been used for Parkinson's Disease (PD) treatment with positive effects on motor symptomatology but low progression and prevention effects. Epidemiological studies have shown that nicotine consumption decreases PD prevalence through neuroprotective mechanisms activation associated with the overstimulation of signaling pathways (SP) such as PI3K/AKT through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (e.g α7 nAChRs) and over-expression of anti-apoptotic genes such as Bcl-2. Nicotine analogs with similar neuroprotective activity but decreased secondary effects remain as a promissory field. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to develop an interdisciplinary computational strategy predicting the neuroprotective activity of a series of 8 novel nicotine analogs over Parkinson's disease. METHODS: We present a computational strategy integrating structural bioinformatics, SP manual reconstruction, and deep learning to predict the potential neuroprotective activity of 8 novel nicotine analogs over the behavior of PI3K/AKT. We performed a protein-ligand analysis between nicotine analogs and α7 nAChRs receptor using geometrical conformers, physicochemical characterization of the analogs and developed manually curated neuroprotective datasets to analyze their potential activity. Additionally, we developed a predictive machine-learning model for neuroprotection in PD through the integration of Markov Chain Monte-Carlo transition matrix for the 2 SP with synthetic training datasets of the physicochemical properties and structural dataset. RESULTS: Our model was able to predict the potential neuroprotective activity of seven new nicotine analogs based on the binomial Bcl-2 response regulated by the activation of PI3K/AKT. CONCLUSION: Hereby, we present a robust novel strategy to assess the neuroprotective potential of biomolecules based on SP architecture. Our theoretical strategy can be further applied to the study of new treatments related to SP deregulation and may ultimately offer new opportunities for therapeutic interventions in neurodegenerative diseases.

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Curr Neuropharmacol ; 18(11): 1054-1063, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31729299

RESUMO

Until recently, it was thought that there were no lymphatic vessels in the central nervous system (CNS). Therefore, all metabolic processes were assumed to take place only in the circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and through the blood-brain barrier's (BBB), which regulate ion transport and ensure the functioning of the CNS. However, recent findings yield a new perspective: There is an exchange of CSF with interstitial fluid (ISF), which is drained to the paravenous space and reaches lymphatic nodes at the end. This circulation is known as the glymphatic system. The glymphatic system is an extensive network of meningeal lymphatic vessels (MLV) in the basal area of the skull that provides another path for waste products from CNS to reach the bloodstream. MLV develop postnatally, initially appearing around the foramina in the basal part of the skull and the spinal cord, thereafter sprouting along the skull's blood vessels and spinal nerves in various areas of the meninges. VEGF-C protein (vascular endothelial growth factor), expressed mainly by vascular smooth cells, plays an important role in the development of the MLV. The regenerative potential and plasticity of MLV and the novel discoveries related to CNS drainage offer potential for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, hydrocephalus, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer disease (AD). Herein, we present an overview of the structure and function of the glymphatic system and MLV, and their potential involvement in the pathology and progression of neurodegenerative diseases.


Assuntos
Sistema Nervoso Central/metabolismo , Peptídeos beta-Amiloides/metabolismo , Animais , Barreira Hematoencefálica/metabolismo , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Encéfalo/patologia , Sistema Glinfático/metabolismo , Humanos , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/metabolismo , Medula Espinal/metabolismo
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Mol Neurobiol ; 56(2): 1221-1232, 2019 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29881944

RESUMO

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative pathology characterized by resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the pars compacta of the substantia nigra in the central nervous system (CNS) that result in dopamine depletion in the striatum. Oxidative stress has been documented as a key pathological mechanism for PD. Epidemiological studies have shown that smokers have a lower incidence of PD. In this aspect, different studies have shown that nicotine, a chemical compound found in cigarette, is capable of exerting beneficial effects in PD patients, but it can hardly be used as a therapeutic agent because of its inherent toxicity. Several studies have suggested that the use of nicotine analogs can have the same benefits as nicotine but lack its toxicity. In this study, we assessed the effects of two nicotine analogs, (E)-nicotinaldehyde O-cinnamyloxime and 3-(pyridin-3-yl)-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahidrobenzo[d]isoxazole, in an in vitro model of PD. Initially, we performed a computational prediction of the molecular interactions between the nicotine analogs with the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of nicotine, nicotine analogs and rotenone on cell viability and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the SH-SY5Y neuronal cell line to validate possible protective effects. We observed that pre-treatment with nicotine or (E)-nicotinaldehyde O-cinnamyloxime (10 µM) improved cell viability and diminished ROS production in SH-SY5Y cells insulted with rotenone. These findings suggest that nicotine analogs have a potential protective effect against oxidative damage in brain pathologies.


Assuntos
Morte Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/efeitos dos fármacos , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/farmacologia , Nicotina/análogos & derivados , Doença de Parkinson Secundária/tratamento farmacológico , Rotenona/farmacologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Neurônios/metabolismo , Nicotina/farmacologia , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Doença de Parkinson Secundária/metabolismo , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo
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Mol Neurobiol ; 56(4): 2339-2351, 2019 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29982985

RESUMO

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson and Alzheimer, are among the main public health issues in the world due to their effects on life quality and high mortality rates. Although neuronal death is the main cause of disruption in the central nervous system (CNS) elicited by these pathologies, other cells such as astrocytes are also affected. There is no treatment for preventing the cellular death during neurodegenerative processes, and current drug therapy is focused on decreasing the associated motor symptoms. For these reasons, it has been necessary to seek new therapeutical procedures, including the use of growth factors to reduce α-synuclein toxicity and misfolding in order to recover neuronal cells and astrocytes. Additionally, it has been shown that some growth factors are able to reduce the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are associated with neuronal death through activation of antioxidative enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and neuroglobin. In the present review, we discuss the use of growth factors such as PDGF-BB, VEGF, BDNF, and the antioxidative enzyme neuroglobin in the protection of astrocytes and neurons during the development of neurodegenerative diseases.


Assuntos
Astrócitos/patologia , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intercelular/farmacologia , Degeneração Neural/patologia , Neuroglobina/farmacologia , Neuroproteção/efeitos dos fármacos , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Astrócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos
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Mol Neurobiol ; 56(4): 2352, 2019 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30027339

RESUMO

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a typo error. The name of author "Ghulam Md Ashrad" should be written as "Ghulam Md Ashraf".

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Mol Neurobiol ; 55(4): 3085-3095, 2018 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28466269

RESUMO

Platelet-derived growth factor, subtype BB (PDGF-BB) is a mitogenic growth factor produced in different cell types such as platelets, fibroblasts, neurons, and astrocytes. Previous reports have shown that different PDGF isoforms exert a neuroprotective effect in neurons and astrocytes against multiple degenerative insults. Previously, we showed that pretreatment with PDGF-BB for 24 h increased cell viability, preserved nuclear morphology and mitochondrial membrane potential following stimulation with rotenone, and reduced free radical production nearly to control conditions. In the present study, we explored the potential mechanisms associated with PDGF-BB protection against oxidative damage. Our results showed that PDGF-BB protected astrocytic cells through multiple responses, including decrease in the expression of cytoskeleton proteins, attenuated free radicals (reactive oxygen species (ROS)) production, preservation of mitochondrial ultrastructure, and improved expression of neuroglobin (Ngb1). In summary, these findings point out that PDGF-BB protects astrocytic cells by a reduction in ROS production and activation of antioxidant mechanisms.


Assuntos
Astrócitos/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Neuroglobina/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Derivado de Plaquetas/farmacologia , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Rotenona/toxicidade , Regulação para Cima/efeitos dos fármacos , Astrócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Astrócitos/ultraestrutura , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Citoesqueleto/efeitos dos fármacos , Citoesqueleto/metabolismo , Humanos , Mitocôndrias/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias/ultraestrutura , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos
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Front Neuroendocrinol ; 50: 18-30, 2018 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28974386

RESUMO

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most frequent age-related neurodegenerative disorder. Sex is an important factor in the development of PD, as reflected by the fact that it is more common in men than in women by an approximate ratio of 2:1. Our hypothesis is that differences in PD among men and women are highly determined by sex-dependent differences in the nigrostriatal dopaminergic system, which arise from environmental, hormonal and genetic influences. Sex hormones, specifically estrogens, influence PD pathogenesis and might play an important role in PD differences between men and women. The objective of this review was to discuss the PD physiopathology and point out sex differences in nigrostriatal degeneration, symptoms, genetics, responsiveness to treatments and biochemical and molecular mechanisms among patients suffering from this disease. Finally, we discuss the role estrogens may have on PD sex differences.


Assuntos
Hormônios Esteroides Gonadais/metabolismo , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde , Doença de Parkinson , Caracteres Sexuais , Animais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Doença de Parkinson/genética , Doença de Parkinson/metabolismo , Doença de Parkinson/fisiopatologia , Doença de Parkinson/terapia
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Prog Neurobiol ; 158: 45-68, 2017 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28802884

RESUMO

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a subcellular organelle involved in protein folding and processing. ER stress constitutes a cellular process characterized by accumulation of misfolded proteins, impaired lipid metabolism and induction of inflammatory responses. ER stress has been suggested to be involved in several human pathologies, including neurodegenerative diseases and obesity. Different studies have shown that both neurodegenerative diseases and obesity trigger similar cellular responses to ER stress. Moreover, both diseases are assessed in astrocytes as evidences suggest these cells as key regulators of brain homeostasis. However, the exact contributions to the effects of ER stress in astrocytes in the various neurodegenerative diseases and its relation with obesity are not well known. Here, we discuss recent advances in the understanding of molecular mechanisms that regulate ER stress-related disorders in astrocytes such as obesity and neurodegeneration. Moreover, we outline the correlation between the activated proteins of the unfolded protein response (UPR) in these pathological conditions in order to identify possible therapeutic targets for ER stress in astrocytes. We show that ER stress in astrocytes shares UPR activation pathways during both obesity and neurodegenerative diseases, demonstrating that UPR related proteins like ER chaperone GRP 78/Bip, PERK pathway and other exogenous molecules ameliorate UPR response and promote neuroprotection.


Assuntos
Astrócitos/metabolismo , Estresse do Retículo Endoplasmático/fisiologia , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/fisiopatologia , Obesidade/fisiopatologia , Animais , Humanos
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Curr Pharm Des ; 23(28): 4180-4188, 2017.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28302024

RESUMO

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta region. An important mechanism contributing to its development is oxidative stress, induced by the imbalance between the endogenous antioxidant defenses and free radicals production. Naturally occurring bioactive compounds exhibit high antioxidant capacity that may help reducing oxidative stress and even reverse the damage induced by ROS. Fruits are particularly rich in phytochemicals with antioxidant effect, and their properties against the development of neurodegenerative diseases are of great interest. This review discusses how the fruits bioactive compounds and synthetic analogs have been assessed for their ability to regulate molecular pathways involved in neuronal survival such as MAPK, Nrf2, and NF-κB, thus elucidating the possible therapeutic and neuroprotective actions of these compounds.


Assuntos
Doença de Parkinson/prevenção & controle , Preparações de Plantas/farmacologia , Plantas Medicinais/química , Animais , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Antiparkinsonianos/isolamento & purificação , Antiparkinsonianos/farmacologia , Neurônios Dopaminérgicos/metabolismo , Radicais Livres/metabolismo , Humanos , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/isolamento & purificação , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/farmacologia , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Doença de Parkinson/fisiopatologia , Preparações de Plantas/química , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo
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Front Neurol ; 7: 146, 2016.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27672379

RESUMO

Astrocytes play an important role in physiological, metabolic, and structural functions, and when impaired, they can be involved in various pathologies including Alzheimer, focal ischemic stroke, and traumatic brain injury. These disorders involve an imbalance in the blood flow and nutrients such as glucose and lactate, leading to biochemical and molecular changes that cause neuronal damage, which is followed by loss of cognitive and motor functions. Previous studies have shown that astrocytes are more resilient than neurons during brain insults as a consequence of their more effective antioxidant systems, transporters, and enzymes, which made them less susceptible to excitotoxicity. In addition, astrocytes synthesize and release different protective molecules for neurons, including neuroglobin, a member of the globin family of proteins. After brain injury, neuroglobin expression is induced in astrocytes. Since neuroglobin promotes neuronal survival, its increased expression in astrocytes after brain injury may represent an endogenous neuroprotective mechanism. Here, we review the role of neuroglobin in the central nervous system, its relationship with different pathologies, and the role of different factors that regulate its expression in astrocytes.

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J Mol Neurosci ; 58(4): 483-92, 2016 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26803310

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Astrocytes are important for normal brain functioning. Astrocytes are metabolic regulators of the brain that exert many functions such as the preservation of blood-brain barrier (BBB) function, clearance of toxic substances, and generation of antioxidant molecules and growth factors. These functions are fundamental to sustain the function and survival of neurons and other brain cells. For these reasons, the protection of astrocytes has become relevant for the prevention of neuronal death during brain pathologies such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other neurodegenerative conditions. Currently, different strategies are being used to protect the main astrocytic functions during neurological diseases, including the use of growth factors, steroid derivatives, mesenchymal stem cell paracrine factors, nicotine derivatives, and computational biology tools. Moreover, the combined use of experimental approaches with bioinformatics tools such as the ones obtained through system biology has allowed a broader knowledge in astrocytic protection both in normal and pathological conditions. In the present review, we highlight some of these recent paradigms in assessing astrocyte protection using experimental and computational approaches and discuss how they could be used for the study of restorative therapies for the brain in pathological conditions.


Assuntos
Astrócitos/metabolismo , Biologia Computacional/métodos , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/tratamento farmacológico , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/farmacologia , Animais , Astrócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Terapia de Alvo Molecular/métodos , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/metabolismo , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/uso terapêutico
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Med Chem ; 12(3): 204-10, 2016.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26477707

RESUMO

Astrocytes exert multiple functions in the brain such as the development of blood-brain barrier characteristics, the promotion of neurovascular coupling, attraction of cells through the release of chemokines, clearance of toxic substances and generation of antioxidant molecules and growth factors. In this aspect, astrocytes secrete several growth factors (BDNF, GDNF, NGF, and others) that are fundamental for cell viability, oxidant protection, genetic expression and modulation of metabolic functions. The platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), which is expressed by many SNC cells, including astrocytes, is an important molecule that has shown neuroprotective potential, improvement of wound healing, regulation of calcium metabolism and mitochondrial function. Here we explore some of these astrocyte-driven functions of growth factors and their possible therapeutic uses in the context of neurodegeneration.


Assuntos
Astrócitos/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Derivado de Plaquetas/metabolismo , Animais , Humanos
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Rev Colomb Psiquiatr ; 44(1): 20-7, 2015.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26578215

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: The Spanish version of the cognitive impairment in psychiatry scale screening scale has been developed as a response to the needs arising in clinical practice during the evaluation of mental illness patients, but the performance is not known in the Colombian population with bipolar disorder I. This paper tries to establish construct validity and stability of the scale in patients with bipolar disorder I in the city of Manizales. METHODS: Construct validity was estimated by comparing the measurement in two divergent groups, a control group and a group with bipolar disorder I. It was also compared to a Neuropsychological battery measuring the same scale domains. The correlation between each one of the sub-tests of the scale and stability was evaluated through the reliability test-retest in the group with bipolar disorder I. RESULTS: The scale showed discriminatory capacity in cognitive functioning between the control group and the group with bipolar disorder I. The correlation with the neuropsychological battery was estimated by the Spearman test showing results between 0.36 and 0.77, and the correlation between each sub-test of the scale showed correlations between 0.39 and 0.72. Test-retest was measured with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and their values were between 0.77 and 0.91. CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish version of screening scale in the cognitive disorder in psychiatry shows acceptable validity and reliability as a measurement tool in clinical psychiatric practice.


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Transtorno Bipolar/complicações , Transtornos Cognitivos/diagnóstico , Adulto , Transtorno Bipolar/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Transtornos Cognitivos/etiologia , Colômbia , Intervalos de Confiança , Feminino , Humanos , Idioma , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Testes Neuropsicológicos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Traduções
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Front Biosci (Elite Ed) ; 7(3): 434-46, 2015 06 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25961423

RESUMO

Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRalpha) interacts with PDGFs A, B, C and AB, while PDGFRbeta binds to PDGFs B and D, thus suggesting that PDGFRalpha is more promiscuous than PDGFRbeta. The structural analysis of PDGFRalpha-PDGFA and PDGFRalpha-PDGFB complexes and a molecular explanation for the promiscuity of PDGFRalpha and the specificity of PDGFRbeta remain unclear. In the present study, we modeled the three extracellular domains of PDGFRalpha using a previous crystallographic structure of PDGFRbeta as a template. Additionally, we analyzed the interacting residues of PDGFRalpha-PDGFA and PDGFRalpha-PDGFB complexes using docking simulations. The validation of the resulting complexes was evaluated by molecular dynamics simulations. Structural analysis revealed that changes of non-aromatic amino acids in PDGFRalpha to aromatic amino acids in PDGFRbeta (I139F, P267F and N204Y) may be involved in the promiscuity of PDGFRalpha. Indeed, substitution of amino acids with few probabilities of rotamer changes in PDGFRbeta (M133A, N163E and N179S) and energy stability due to the formation of hydrogen bond in PDGFRbeta could explain the specificity of PDGFRbeta. These results may be used as an input for a better and more specific drug and peptide design targeting diseases related with the malfunction of PDGFs and PDGFRalpha such as cancer and atherosclerosis.


Assuntos
Receptor beta de Fator de Crescimento Derivado de Plaquetas/química , Sítios de Ligação , Humanos , Modelos Moleculares , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Estrutura Terciária de Proteína , Receptor alfa de Fator de Crescimento Derivado de Plaquetas , Receptor beta de Fator de Crescimento Derivado de Plaquetas/metabolismo , Alinhamento de Sequência , Análise de Sequência de Proteína , Transdução de Sinais
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Rev. colomb. psiquiatr ; 44(1): 20-27, ene.-mar. 2015. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: lil-770884

RESUMO

Introducción: La versión española de la escala para cribar alteración cognitiva en psiquiatría se ha desarrollado en respuesta a las necesidades que se presentan en la práctica clínica durante la evaluación de pacientes con enfermedad mental, pero no se conoce cómo es su comportamiento en la población colombiana con trastorno bipolar I. El presente trabajo busca establecer la validez de constructo y la estabilidad de la escala en pacientes con trastorno bipolar I de la ciudad de Manizales. Métodos: Se estimó la validez de constructo comparando la medición en dos grupos divergentes, grupo control y grupo con trastorno bipolar I; se comparó con una batería neuropsicológica que medía los mismos dominios de la escala; se evaluó la correlación entre cada una de las subpruebas de la escala y la estabilidad a través de la confiabilidad test-retest en el grupo con trastorno bipolar I. Resultados: La escala mostró capacidad discriminatoria del funcionamiento cognitivo entre el grupo control y el grupo con trastorno bipolar I. La correlación con la batería neuropsicológica se estimó por medio de la prueba de Spearman, que mostró resultados entre 0,36 y 0,77, y la correlación entre las subpruebas de la escala mostró correlaciones entre 0,39 y 0,72. La prueba test-retest se midió con el coeficiente de correlación intraclase y su valores fueron entre 0,77 y 0,91. Conclusiones: La versión española de la escala para criba de alteración cognitiva en psiquiatría muestra validez y confiabilidad aceptables como instrumento de medición en la practica clínica psiquiátrica.


Background: The Spanish version of the cognitive impairment in psychiatry scale screening scale has been developed as a response to the needs arising in clinical practice during the evaluation of mental illness patients, but the performance is not known in the Colombian population with bipolar disorder I. This paper tries to establish construct validity and stability of the scale in patients with bipolar disorder I in the city of Manizales. Methods: Construct validity was estimated by comparing the measurement in two divergent groups, a control group and a group with bipolar disorder I. It was also compared to a Neuropsychological battery measuring the same scale domains. The correlation between each one of the sub-tests of the scale and stability was evaluated through the reliability test-retest in the group with bipolar disorder I. Results: The scale showed discriminatory capacity in cognitive functioning between the control group and the group with bipolar disorder I. The correlation with the neuropsycho logical battery was estimated by the Spearman test showing results between 0.36 and 0.77, and the correlation between each sub-test of the scale showed correlations between 0.39 and 0.72. Test-retest was measured with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and their values were between 0.77 and 0.91. Conclusions: The Spanish version of screening scale in the cognitive disorder in psychiatry shows acceptable validity and reliability as a measurement tool in clinical psychiatric practice.


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Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Transtorno Bipolar/complicações , Transtornos Cognitivos/diagnóstico , Transtorno Bipolar/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Colômbia , Intervalos de Confiança , Transtornos Cognitivos/etiologia , Idioma , Testes Neuropsicológicos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Traduções
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