Plasma S100β as a Predictor for Pathology and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease

Plasma S100β as a Predictor for Pathology and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease Academic Background Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, characterized by the deposition of β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques and the aggregation of hyperphosphorylated microtubule-associated protein tau (tau). These pathological changes lead to gra...

Phosphorylation of BOK at Ser-8 Blocks Its Ability to Suppress IP3R-Mediated Calcium Mobilization

The New Role of BOK Protein in Calcium Signaling Regulation Background Introduction BOK (Bcl-2-related ovarian killer) is a member of the Bcl-2 protein family and has long been thought to play a role in cell apoptosis. However, recent studies suggest that BOK may also have non-apoptotic functions, particularly in the regulation of calcium ion (Ca²⁺...

Histone Demethylases in Autophagy and Inflammation

The Role of Histone Demethylases in Autophagy and Inflammation Background Introduction Autophagy is an essential lysosomal degradation process in eukaryotic cells, playing a critical role in cellular component renewal and homeostasis maintenance. Dysregulation of autophagy is associated with various diseases, including cancer, inflammatory diseases...

Role of Sirtuins in Obesity and Osteoporosis: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets

The Role of Sirtuins in Obesity and Osteoporosis and Their Therapeutic Potential Academic Background Obesity and osteoporosis (OP) are increasingly severe public health issues worldwide. Obesity is not only closely related to metabolic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes but also has a complex association with the occurrence of os...

Co-targeting of Glial Activation and Inflammation by tsRNA-Gln-I-0095 for Treating Retinal Ischemic Pathologies

Study on the Regulatory Mechanism of tsRNA-Gln-i-0095 in Retinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Academic Background Retinal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a critical pathological mechanism in various ocular diseases, including glaucoma, central retinal vein occlusion, and retinopathy of prematurity. I/R injury leads to the death of retinal gangl...

Regulation of Calcium Homeostasis in Endoplasmic Reticulum–Mitochondria Crosstalk: Implications for Skeletal Muscle Atrophy

The Critical Role of Calcium in Skeletal Muscle Function and Its Interaction with Mitochondria and the Endoplasmic Reticulum Academic Background Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) are crucial intracellular signaling molecules, particularly in the excitation-contraction coupling (ECC) of skeletal muscle. The contraction of skeletal muscle relies on the release and...