Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration and Metabolic Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovation

Download or read book Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration and Metabolic Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovation written by Fawaz Alzaid and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neuroinflammation manifests as changes to cognition or behavior, or as altered function in peripheral tissues. Patients with metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes, obesity) are more likely to suffer with neuroinflammation since the disrupted metabolism and chronic low-grade inflammation that accompany metabolic diseases extends to the nervous system. Neuroinflammation will then lead to functional impairment and progressive loss of neuronal structure, with neurodegeneration being the end result. Factors like chronic hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance are candidate drivers of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The effects on the nervous system also contribute to worsening insulin resistance and a further loss of metabolic function and homeostasis in innervated peripheral tissues (e.g., liver, adipose tissue). Persistent metabolic stress predisposes patients to peripheral neuropathies, cognitive dysfunction, and development of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease). Multiple associations link metabolic disease to neuropathology, targeting neuroinflammation to preserve neuronal integrity holds promise for managing metabolic diseases and associated neurological complications. Research on "Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration and Metabolic Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovation" is necessary to address several critical gaps in our understanding and treatment of metabolic diseases and of neuropathology. Firstly, while the role of systemic inflammation in metabolic diseases has been extensively studied, the specific impact of nervous system inflammation – neuroinflammation – and resulting neurodegeneration on these conditions is still an emerging field. Investigating the mechanisms by which neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration contribute to metabolic diseases can provide valuable insights into the pathogenesis and progression of these conditions.