scholarly journals Calcium Regulation in Neuronal Function with Advancing Age: Limits of Homeostasis

Senescence ◽  
10.5772/31942 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
John N. ◽  
William J. ◽  
Conwin K. ◽  
Erik J. ◽  
Sue P.
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Regulation ◽  
Neuronal Function ◽  
Age Limits

Deletion of 12/15-Lipoxygenase Preserves Retinal Neuronal Function in Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 34-LB
Author(s):  
MING WAN ◽  
AHMED IBRAHIM ◽  
MOHAMED EL-SHAFEY ◽  
KHALED ELMASRY ◽  
SAMER ABDULMONEIM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Neuronal Function

Brain Drug Delivery: Overcoming the Blood-brain Barrier to Treat Tauopathies

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 1448-1465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozef Hanes ◽  
Eva Dobakova ◽  
Petra Majerova
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Blood Brain Barrier ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorders ◽  
Brain Barrier ◽  
Neuronal Function ◽  
Brain Drug Delivery ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Blood Brain ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
The Brain

Tauopathies are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by the deposition of abnormal tau protein in the brain. The application of potentially effective therapeutics for their successful treatment is hampered by the presence of a naturally occurring brain protection layer called the blood-brain barrier (BBB). BBB represents one of the biggest challenges in the development of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, where sufficient BBB penetration is inevitable. BBB is a heavily restricting barrier regulating the movement of molecules, ions, and cells between the blood and the CNS to secure proper neuronal function and protect the CNS from dangerous substances and processes. Yet, these natural functions possessed by BBB represent a great hurdle for brain drug delivery. This review is concentrated on summarizing the available methods and approaches for effective therapeutics’ delivery through the BBB to treat neurodegenerative disorders with a focus on tauopathies. It describes the traditional approaches but also new nanotechnology strategies emerging with advanced medical techniques. Their limitations and benefits are discussed.

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