Clusterin is a Potential Therapeutic Target in Alzheimer’s Disease

Nazhakaiti Palihati, Yuanhong Tang, Yajuan Yin, Ding Yu, Gang Liu, Zhenzhen Quan, Junjun Ni, Yan Yan*, Hong Qing*

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Abstract

In recent years, Clusterin, a glycosylated protein with multiple biological functions, has attracted extensive research attention. It is closely associated with the physiological and pathological states within the organism. Particularly in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research, Clusterin plays a significant role in the disease’s occurrence and progression. Numerous studies have demonstrated a close association between Clusterin and AD. Firstly, the expression level of Clusterin in the brain tissue of AD patients is closely related to pathological progression. Secondly, Clusterin is involved in the deposition and formation of β-amyloid, which is a crucial process in AD development. Furthermore, Clusterin may affect the pathogenesis of AD through mechanisms such as regulating inflammation, controlling cell apoptosis, and clearing pathological proteins. Therefore, further research on the relationship between Clusterin and AD will contribute to a deeper understanding of the etiology of this neurodegenerative disease and provide a theoretical basis for developing early diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for AD. This also makes Clusterin one of the research focuses as a potential biomarker for AD diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3836-3850
Number of pages15
JournalMolecular Neurobiology
Volume61
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
  • Amyloid beta (Aβ)
  • Clusterin
  • Neurodegenerative disorders
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Tau

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