Alzheimer's Disease-Related Epigenetic Changes: Novel Therapeutic Targets
Alireza Paniri1,2, Mohammad Mahdi Hosseini3, Haleh Akhavan-Niaki4,5
1Genetics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Abstract:
Aging is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), although the precise mechanism and molecular basis of AD are not yet fully understood. Epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation, mitochondrial DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), play a role in regulating gene expression related to neuron plasticity and integrity, which are closely associated with learning and memory development. This review describes the impact of dynamic and reversible epigenetic modifications and factors on memory and plasticity throughout life, emphasizing their potential as target for therapeutic intervention in AD. Additionally, we present insight from postmortem and animal studies on abnormal epigenetics regulation in AD, as well as current strategies aiming at targeting these factors in the context of AD therapy.
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