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  1. Article ; Online: Mediterranean Diet and Parkinson’s Disease

    Marco Bisaglia

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 1, p

    2022  Volume 42

    Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder, diagnosed on the basis of typical motor disturbances, but also characterized by the presence of non-motor symptoms, such as rapid eye movement (REM)-sleep behavior disorders, ... ...

    Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder, diagnosed on the basis of typical motor disturbances, but also characterized by the presence of non-motor symptoms, such as rapid eye movement (REM)-sleep behavior disorders, olfactory impairment, and constipation, which are often prodromal to the onset of the disease. PD is often associated with the presence of oxidative brain injury and chronic neuroinflammation, with infiltration and accumulation of peripheral immune cells that have been found in affected brain regions of PD patients. Recently, the role of the gut-brain axis in the pathogenesis of PD is getting more and more attention, and several pieces of evidence indicate alterations in the gut microbiota of PD-affected patients. Diet exerts a central role in defining the microbiota composition and different dietetic patterns can result in a higher or lower abundance of specific bacteria that, in turn, can affect gut permeability and express anti- or pro-inflammatory metabolites. In the present review, the effects of the Mediterranean diet in modulating both PD onset and its progression will be considered with a special focus on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of this dietetic regimen as well as on its effects on the microbiota composition.
    Keywords Parkinson’s disease ; Mediterranean diet ; gut-brain axis ; resveratrol ; olive oil ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Molecular and Physiological Determinants of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: What the DJ-1 Protein Teaches Us.

    Sandrelli, Federica / Bisaglia, Marco

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 8

    Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an adult-onset disease which causes the progressive degeneration of cortical and spinal motoneurons, leading to death a few years after the first symptom onset. ALS is mainly a sporadic disorder, and its causative ... ...

    Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an adult-onset disease which causes the progressive degeneration of cortical and spinal motoneurons, leading to death a few years after the first symptom onset. ALS is mainly a sporadic disorder, and its causative mechanisms are mostly unclear. About 5-10% of cases have a genetic inheritance, and the study of ALS-associated genes has been fundamental in defining the pathological pathways likely also involved in the sporadic forms of the disease. Mutations affecting the
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adult ; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/metabolism ; Protein Deglycase DJ-1/genetics ; Protein Deglycase DJ-1/metabolism ; Motor Neurons/metabolism ; Mutation ; Oxidative Stress/physiology
    Chemical Substances Protein Deglycase DJ-1 (EC 3.1.2.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms24087674
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  3. Article: Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation in Parkinson's Disease: The Role of Dopamine Oxidation Products.

    Chakrabarti, Sasanka / Bisaglia, Marco

    Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 4

    Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition affecting more than 1% of people over 65 years old. It is characterized by the preferential degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons, which is responsible for the motor symptoms ... ...

    Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition affecting more than 1% of people over 65 years old. It is characterized by the preferential degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons, which is responsible for the motor symptoms of PD patients. The pathogenesis of this multifactorial disorder is still elusive, hampering the discovery of therapeutic strategies able to suppress the disease's progression. While redox alterations, mitochondrial dysfunctions, and neuroinflammation are clearly involved in PD pathology, how these processes lead to the preferential degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is still an unanswered question. In this context, the presence of dopamine itself within this neuronal population could represent a crucial determinant. In the present review, an attempt is made to link the aforementioned pathways to the oxidation chemistry of dopamine, leading to the formation of free radical species, reactive quinones and toxic metabolites, and sustaining a pathological vicious cycle.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox12040955
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  4. Article ; Online: Activation of the Nrf2 Pathway as a Therapeutic Strategy for ALS Treatment.

    Arslanbaeva, Liaisan / Bisaglia, Marco

    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 27, Issue 5

    Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive and fatal disease that causes motoneurons degeneration and functional impairment of voluntary muscles, with limited and poorly efficient therapies. Alterations in the Nrf2-ARE pathway are associated with ALS ...

    Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive and fatal disease that causes motoneurons degeneration and functional impairment of voluntary muscles, with limited and poorly efficient therapies. Alterations in the Nrf2-ARE pathway are associated with ALS pathology and result in aberrant oxidative stress, making the stimulation of the Nrf2-mediated antioxidant response a promising therapeutic strategy in ALS to reduce oxidative stress. In this review, we first introduce the involvement of the Nrf2 pathway in the pathogenesis of ALS and the role played by astrocytes in modulating such a protective pathway. We then describe the currently developed activators of Nrf2, used in both preclinical animal models and clinical studies, taking into consideration their potentialities as well as the possible limitations associated with their use.
    MeSH term(s) NF-E2-Related Factor 2
    Chemical Substances NF-E2-Related Factor 2 ; NFE2L2 protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1413402-0
    ISSN 1420-3049 ; 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    ISSN (online) 1420-3049
    ISSN 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    DOI 10.3390/molecules27051471
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  5. Article: α-Synuclein Toxicity in

    Agostini, Francesco / Bubacco, Luigi / Chakrabarti, Sasanka / Bisaglia, Marco

    Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by the preferential loss of dopaminergic neurons and by the accumulation of intracellular inclusions mainly composed of α-synuclein (α-Syn). While the ... ...

    Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by the preferential loss of dopaminergic neurons and by the accumulation of intracellular inclusions mainly composed of α-synuclein (α-Syn). While the etiopathogenesis of the disorder is still elusive, recent experimental evidence supports the involvement of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death pathway, in the pathogenesis of PD. In the present work, using different ferroptosis inducers and inhibitors, we evaluated, in vivo, the involvement of iron in the α-Syn-mediated toxicity. Using a
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox12020261
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  6. Article: Linking ROS Levels to Autophagy: The Key Role of AMPK.

    Agostini, Francesco / Bisaglia, Marco / Plotegher, Nicoletta

    Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 7

    Abstract: Oxygen reactive species (ROS) are a group of molecules generated from the incomplete reduction of oxygen. Due to their high reactivity, ROS can interact with and influence the function of multiple targets, which include DNA, lipids, and proteins. Among ... ...

    Abstract Oxygen reactive species (ROS) are a group of molecules generated from the incomplete reduction of oxygen. Due to their high reactivity, ROS can interact with and influence the function of multiple targets, which include DNA, lipids, and proteins. Among the proteins affected by ROS, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is considered a major sensor of the intracellular energetic status and a crucial hub involved in the regulation of key cellular processes, like autophagy and lysosomal function. Thanks to these features, AMPK has been recently demonstrated to be able to perceive signals related to the variation of mitochondrial dynamics and to transduce them to the lysosomes, influencing the autophagic flux. Since ROS production is largely dependent on mitochondrial activity, through the modulation of AMPK these molecules may represent important signaling agents which participate in the crosstalk between mitochondria and lysosomes, allowing the coordination of these organelles' functions. In this review, we will describe the mechanisms through which ROS activate AMPK and the signaling pathways that allow this protein to affect the autophagic process. The picture that emerges from the literature is that AMPK regulation is highly tissue-specific and that different pools of AMPK can be localized at specific intracellular compartments, thus differentially responding to altered ROS levels. For this reason, future studies will be highly advisable to discriminate the specific contribution of the activation of different AMPK subpopulations to the autophagic pathway.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox12071406
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  7. Article ; Online: Editorial: Critical Analyses of Mechanism-Based Therapies Against Parkinson's Disease: Concepts and Perspectives.

    Bisaglia, Marco

    Current neuropharmacology

    2016  Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) 212–213

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Parkinson Disease/genetics ; Parkinson Disease/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-03-08
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Editorial ; Introductory Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2192352-8
    ISSN 1875-6190 ; 1570-159X
    ISSN (online) 1875-6190
    ISSN 1570-159X
    DOI 10.2174/1570159x1403160303151355
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  8. Article ; Online: Activation of the Nrf2 Pathway as a Therapeutic Strategy for ALS Treatment

    Liaisan Arslanbaeva / Marco Bisaglia

    Molecules, Vol 27, Iss 1471, p

    2022  Volume 1471

    Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive and fatal disease that causes motoneurons degeneration and functional impairment of voluntary muscles, with limited and poorly efficient therapies. Alterations in the Nrf2-ARE pathway are associated with ALS ...

    Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive and fatal disease that causes motoneurons degeneration and functional impairment of voluntary muscles, with limited and poorly efficient therapies. Alterations in the Nrf2-ARE pathway are associated with ALS pathology and result in aberrant oxidative stress, making the stimulation of the Nrf2-mediated antioxidant response a promising therapeutic strategy in ALS to reduce oxidative stress. In this review, we first introduce the involvement of the Nrf2 pathway in the pathogenesis of ALS and the role played by astrocytes in modulating such a protective pathway. We then describe the currently developed activators of Nrf2, used in both preclinical animal models and clinical studies, taking into consideration their potentialities as well as the possible limitations associated with their use.
    Keywords amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ; astrocytes ; motoneurons ; non-cell-autonomous toxicity Nrf2 ; Nrf2-activating therapy ; Organic chemistry ; QD241-441
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s Disease: The Role of Dopamine Oxidation Products

    Chakrabarti, Sasanka / Bisaglia, Marco

    Antioxidants. 2023 Apr. 18, v. 12, no. 4

    2023  

    Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition affecting more than 1% of people over 65 years old. It is characterized by the preferential degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons, which is responsible for the motor symptoms ... ...

    Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition affecting more than 1% of people over 65 years old. It is characterized by the preferential degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons, which is responsible for the motor symptoms of PD patients. The pathogenesis of this multifactorial disorder is still elusive, hampering the discovery of therapeutic strategies able to suppress the disease’s progression. While redox alterations, mitochondrial dysfunctions, and neuroinflammation are clearly involved in PD pathology, how these processes lead to the preferential degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is still an unanswered question. In this context, the presence of dopamine itself within this neuronal population could represent a crucial determinant. In the present review, an attempt is made to link the aforementioned pathways to the oxidation chemistry of dopamine, leading to the formation of free radical species, reactive quinones and toxic metabolites, and sustaining a pathological vicious cycle.
    Keywords dopamine ; free radicals ; metabolites ; mitochondria ; neurons ; oxidation ; oxidative stress ; pathogenesis ; quinones ; therapeutics ; toxicity
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0418
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox12040955
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  10. Article ; Online: Copper Ions and Parkinson's Disease: Why Is Homeostasis So Relevant?

    Bisaglia, Marco / Bubacco, Luigi

    Biomolecules

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 2

    Abstract: The involvement of copper in numerous physiological processes makes this metal ion essential for human life. Alterations in copper homeostasis might have deleterious consequences, and several neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD) ...

    Abstract The involvement of copper in numerous physiological processes makes this metal ion essential for human life. Alterations in copper homeostasis might have deleterious consequences, and several neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD), have been associated with impaired copper levels. In the present review, we describe the molecular mechanisms through which copper can exert its toxicity, by considering how it can interfere with other cellular processes known to play a role in PD, such as dopamine metabolism, oxidative stress, and α-synuclein aggregation. The recent experimental evidence that associates copper deficiency and the formation of superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) aggregates with the progression of PD is also discussed together with its therapeutic implication. Overall, the recent discoveries described in this review show how either copper deficiency or excessive levels can promote detrimental effects, highlighting the importance of preserving copper homeostasis and opening unexplored therapeutic avenues in the definition of novel disease-modifying drugs.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Copper/metabolism ; Disease Progression ; Dopamine/metabolism ; Homeostasis ; Humans ; Ions ; Oxidation-Reduction ; Oxidative Stress ; Parkinson Disease/metabolism ; Superoxide Dismutase-1/metabolism ; alpha-Synuclein/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Ions ; SOD1 protein, human ; alpha-Synuclein ; Copper (789U1901C5) ; Superoxide Dismutase-1 (EC 1.15.1.1) ; Dopamine (VTD58H1Z2X)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom10020195
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