干扰素调节因子作为神经炎症的潜在治疗靶点:聚焦阿尔茨海默病

Interferon Regulatory Factors as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Neuroinflammation: A Focus on Alzheimer's Disease.

作者信息

Fan Xing, Diao Weikang, Wang Hao, Yin Xiaomin, Qian Wei

机构信息

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China.

出版信息

Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Mar 23;26(7):2906. doi: 10.3390/ijms26072906.

Abstract

Interferon Regulatory Factors (IRFs) are critical modulators of immune and inflammatory responses, yet their roles in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative disorders remain incompletely understood. While IRFs are recognized for their regulatory functions in neuroinflammation, microglial activation, and neuronal survival, their dual roles as both drivers of pathological inflammation and mediators of neuroprotective pathways underscore a sophisticated regulatory paradox in neurodegenerative disorders. This review aims to synthesize current evidence on IRF-mediated neuroinflammation in AD and related diseases, focusing on the multifaceted functions of key IRF family members, including IRF1, IRF3, and IRF7. We critically evaluate their divergent roles: IRF1 and IRF3, for instance, exacerbate neuroinflammatory cascades and amyloid-beta (Aβ) pathology in AD, whereas IRF7 may paradoxically suppress inflammation under specific conditions. Additionally, we explore IRF dysregulation in Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington's disease, emphasizing shared and distinct mechanisms across neurodegenerative disorders. Restoring IRF balance through genetic manipulation, small-molecule inhibitors, or microbiome-derived modulators could attenuate neuroinflammation, enhance Aβ clearance, and protect neuronal integrity. Ultimately, this work provides a framework for future research to harness IRF signaling pathways in the development of precision therapies for AD and other neurodegenerative diseases.

摘要

干扰素调节因子(IRFs)是免疫和炎症反应的关键调节因子,但其在阿尔茨海默病(AD)和其他神经退行性疾病中的作用仍未完全明确。虽然IRFs因其在神经炎症、小胶质细胞激活和神经元存活中的调节功能而被认可,但其作为病理性炎症驱动因子和神经保护途径介质的双重作用凸显了神经退行性疾病中复杂的调节悖论。本综述旨在综合目前关于IRF介导的AD及相关疾病神经炎症的证据,重点关注关键IRF家族成员(包括IRF1、IRF3和IRF7)的多方面功能。我们批判性地评估了它们不同的作用:例如,IRF1和IRF3会加剧AD中的神经炎症级联反应和β-淀粉样蛋白(Aβ)病理,而IRF7在特定条件下可能会反常地抑制炎症。此外,我们探讨了帕金森病、多发性硬化症、肌萎缩侧索硬化症和亨廷顿舞蹈病中的IRF失调,强调了神经退行性疾病中共同和独特的机制。通过基因操作、小分子抑制剂或微生物群衍生调节剂恢复IRF平衡,可减轻神经炎症、增强Aβ清除并保护神经元完整性。最终,这项工作为未来研究提供了一个框架,以便在开发针对AD和其他神经退行性疾病的精准疗法中利用IRF信号通路。

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