Purpose of the Review <p>Protein aggregation involving misfolded proteins like alpha-synuclein (α-Syn), tau, and amyloid-beta is a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s. These aggregates disrupt cellular homeostasis and lead to neurotoxicity. Understanding their formation is crucial for developing disease modifying treatment.</p> Recent Findings <p>A literature review was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify studies on protein misfolding, aggregation, and related therapeutic strategies. Keywords related to protein aggregation, neurodegeneration, and interventions were used. Studies were selected based on innovation, relevance, and translational potential. Protein aggregation is influenced by genetic mutations, oxidative stress, proteostasis imbalance, and environmental factors. Promising therapies include molecular chaperones, aggregation inhibitors, autophagy enhancers, and immunotherapies. However, therapeutic translation is limited by issues such as blood-brain barrier permeability, off-target effects, and patient variability. New delivery systems and multi-targeted approaches are under investigation to improve outcomes.</p> Summary <p>Targeting protein aggregation is a promising but challenging approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Continued research into molecular mechanisms and therapeutic innovation is essential. Collaborative efforts integrating biology, pharmacology, and technology may lead to effective, clinically translatable therapies.</p>

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The Role of Protein Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets

  • Kalpana Garg,
  • Mohit Kumar,
  • Sumeet Gupta,
  • Sakshi Bajaj,
  • Aniket Verma,
  • Abhishek Kumar

摘要

Purpose of the Review

Protein aggregation involving misfolded proteins like alpha-synuclein (α-Syn), tau, and amyloid-beta is a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s. These aggregates disrupt cellular homeostasis and lead to neurotoxicity. Understanding their formation is crucial for developing disease modifying treatment.

Recent Findings

A literature review was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify studies on protein misfolding, aggregation, and related therapeutic strategies. Keywords related to protein aggregation, neurodegeneration, and interventions were used. Studies were selected based on innovation, relevance, and translational potential. Protein aggregation is influenced by genetic mutations, oxidative stress, proteostasis imbalance, and environmental factors. Promising therapies include molecular chaperones, aggregation inhibitors, autophagy enhancers, and immunotherapies. However, therapeutic translation is limited by issues such as blood-brain barrier permeability, off-target effects, and patient variability. New delivery systems and multi-targeted approaches are under investigation to improve outcomes.

Summary

Targeting protein aggregation is a promising but challenging approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Continued research into molecular mechanisms and therapeutic innovation is essential. Collaborative efforts integrating biology, pharmacology, and technology may lead to effective, clinically translatable therapies.