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Calcium signaling hypothesis: A non-negligible pathogenesis in Alzheimer's disease
Minghui Wang1, Hu Zhang1, Jiling Liang1
1Tianjiu Research and Development Center for Exercise Nutrition and Foods, Hubei Key Laboratory of Exercise Training and Monitoring, College of Sports Medicine, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan 430079, China.
Background:
Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents a significant challenge to global healthcare systems, with an exacerbation by an aging population. Although the plethora of hypotheses are proposed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of AD, from amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation and Tau protein aggregation to neuroinflammation, a comprehensive understanding of its pathogenesis remains elusive. Recent research has highlighted the critical role of calcium (Ca2+) signaling pathway in the progression of AD, indicating a complex interplay between Ca2+ dysregulation and various pathological processes.
Aim Of Review:
This review aims to consolidate the current understanding of the role of Ca2+ signaling dysregulation in AD, thus emphasizing its central role amidst various pathological hypotheses. We aim to evaluate the potential of the Ca2+ signaling hypothesis to unify existing theories of AD pathogenesis and explore its implications for developing innovative therapeutic strategies through targeting Ca2+ dysregulation.
Key Scientific Concepts Of Review:
The review focuses on three principal concepts. First, the indispensable role of Ca2+ homeostasis in neuronal function and its disruption in AD. Second, the interaction between Ca2+ signaling dysfunction and established AD hypotheses posited that Ca2+ dysregulation is a unifying pathway. Third, the dual role of Ca2+ in neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, highlighting the nuanced effects of Ca2+ levels on AD pathology.
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