Insight into interplay between PANoptosis and autophagy: novel therapeutics in ischemic stroke

He-Yan Tian1, Yun-Xing Lei1, Jing-Tao Zhou1

  • 1School of Medical Technology and Nursing, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, China.

PubMed

Insights

PANoptosis and autophagy are key cell death processes in ischemic stroke (IS). Their interaction offers new therapeutic targets for stroke treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • PANoptosis, a programmed cell death mode, integrates pyroptosis, apoptosis, and necroptosis, inducing inflammation.
  • Autophagy is vital for cellular homeostasis and stress response.
  • Ischemic stroke (IS) involves complex cell death pathways, with growing interest in PANoptosis and autophagy interplay.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze the intricate mechanisms of PANoptosis and autophagy intersection in ischemic stroke.
  • To elucidate the crosstalk between these two crucial cellular processes in IS pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing research on PANoptosis, autophagy, and ischemic stroke.
  • Dissection of molecular mechanisms underlying the interplay between PANoptosis and autophagy in IS.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests a significant crosstalk between PANoptosis and autophagy in the context of ischemic stroke.
  • The precise mechanisms governing this interaction are still under investigation but are crucial for understanding IS pathology.

Conclusions:

  • The interplay between PANoptosis and autophagy in IS represents a promising therapeutic target for novel stroke treatments.
  • Understanding this crosstalk provides critical insights into IS mechanisms and potential new therapeutic strategies.

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