Numakawa, T.; Kajihara, R. An Interaction between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Stress-Related Glucocorticoids in the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Int. J. Mol. Sci.2024, 25, 1596.
Numakawa, T.; Kajihara, R. An Interaction between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Stress-Related Glucocorticoids in the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1596.
Numakawa, T.; Kajihara, R. An Interaction between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Stress-Related Glucocorticoids in the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Int. J. Mol. Sci.2024, 25, 1596.
Numakawa, T.; Kajihara, R. An Interaction between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Stress-Related Glucocorticoids in the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 1596.
Abstract
Both brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and glucocorticoids (GCs) have multiple roles in the various aspects of neurons, including cell survival and synaptic function. BDNF and its receptor TrkB express in the central nervous system (CNS) neurons extensively, and contribution of BDNF/TrkB system in neuronal function is evident, thus, its downregulation has been considered to be involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). GCs, a stress-related molecule, and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) are also considered to be associated with AD, in addition to mental disorders such as depression. Importantly, a growing body of evidence suggest a close relationship between BDNF/TrkB-mediated signaling and GCs/GR system in the CNS. Here, we introduce current studies on the interaction among neurotrophic system and stress in CNS neurons, and discuss their involvement in the pathophysiology of AD.
Biology and Life Sciences, Neuroscience and Neurology
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