新兴趋势:精准神经医学中的神经丝生物标志物。
Emerging Trends: Neurofilament Biomarkers in Precision Neurology.
机构信息
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, India.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA.
出版信息
Neurochem Res. 2024 Dec;49(12):3208-3225. doi: 10.1007/s11064-024-04244-3. Epub 2024 Sep 30.
Neurofilaments are structural proteins found in the cytoplasm of neurons, particularly in axons, providing structural support and stability to the axon. They consist of multiple subunits, including NF-H, NF-M, and NF-L, which form long filaments along the axon's length. Neurofilaments are crucial for maintaining the shape and integrity of neurons, promoting axonal transport, and regulating neuronal function. They are part of the intermediate filament (IF) family, which has approximately 70 tissue-specific genes. This diversity allows for a customizable cytoplasmic meshwork, adapting to the unique structural demands of different tissues and cell types. Neurofilament proteins show increased levels in both cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood after neuroaxonal damage, indicating injury regardless of the underlying etiology. Precise measurement and long-term monitoring of damage are necessary for determining prognosis, assessing disease activity, tracking therapeutic responses, and creating treatments. These investigations contribute to our understanding of the importance of proper NF composition in fundamental neuronal processes and have implications for neurological disorders associated with NF abnormalities along with its alteration in different animal and human models. Here in this review, we have highlighted various neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Dementia, and paved the way to use neurofilament as a marker in managing neurological disorders.
神经丝是存在于神经元细胞质中的结构蛋白,特别是在轴突中,为轴突提供结构支撑和稳定性。它们由多个亚基组成,包括 NF-H、NF-M 和 NF-L,这些亚基沿着轴突的长度形成长丝。神经丝对于维持神经元的形状和完整性、促进轴突运输以及调节神经元功能至关重要。它们是中间丝 (IF) 家族的一部分,该家族约有 70 个组织特异性基因。这种多样性允许形成可定制的细胞质网格,以适应不同组织和细胞类型的独特结构需求。神经丝蛋白在神经轴突损伤后,无论是在脑脊液 (CSF) 还是血液中,水平都会升高,这表明无论潜在病因如何,都会发生损伤。精确测量和长期监测损伤对于确定预后、评估疾病活动、跟踪治疗反应以及制定治疗方案是必要的。这些研究有助于我们理解适当的 NF 组成在基本神经元过程中的重要性,并对与 NF 异常相关的神经紊乱以及不同动物和人类模型中的 NF 改变具有重要意义。在这篇综述中,我们强调了各种神经紊乱,如阿尔茨海默病、帕金森病、亨廷顿病、痴呆症,并为将神经丝作为管理神经紊乱的标志物铺平了道路。