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Yiwei Zhang1,2,3, Xiuqin Rao1,2, Jiayi Wang2,3
1Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
Background:
Neurodegenerative diseases pose significant health challenges in the 21st century, with increasing morbidity and mortality, particularly among the elderly population. One of the key factors contributing to the pathogenesis of these diseases is the disrupted crosstalk between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum. Mitochondria-associated membranes (MAMs), which are regions where the ER interfaces with mitochondria, serve as crucial platforms facilitating communication between these organelles.
Objectives:
This review focuses on the structural composition and functions of MAMs and highlights their roles. Additionally, in this review, we summarize the relationship between MAM dysfunction and various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and others. The involvement of key proteins such as Sig-1R, IP3R, and VAPB in maintaining ER-mitochondrial communication and their dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases is emphasized.
Conclusion:
Through analyzing the effects of MAM on neurodegenerative diseases, we provide the newest insights and potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of these debilitating conditions.
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