The Implication of Reticulons (RTNs) in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Potential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches |
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Authors: | Agnieszka Kulczy ska-Przybik,Piotr Mroczko,Maciej Dulewicz,Barbara Mroczko |
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Affiliation: | 1.Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269 Bialystok, Poland; (M.D.); (B.M.);2.Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of Bialystok, 15-213 Bialystok, Poland;3.Department of Biochemical Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269 Bialystok, Poland |
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Abstract: | Reticulons (RTNs) are crucial regulatory factors in the central nervous system (CNS) as well as immune system and play pleiotropic functions. In CNS, RTNs are transmembrane proteins mediating neuroanatomical plasticity and functional recovery after central nervous system injury or diseases. Moreover, RTNs, particularly RTN4 and RTN3, are involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation processes. The crucial role of RTNs in the development of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or other neurological conditions such as brain injury or spinal cord injury, has attracted scientific interest. Reticulons, particularly RTN-4A (Nogo-A), could provide both an understanding of early pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders and be potential therapeutic targets which may offer effective treatment or inhibit disease progression. This review focuses on the molecular mechanisms and functions of RTNs and their potential usefulness in clinical practice as a diagnostic tool or therapeutic strategy. |
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Keywords: | reticulons, nogo proteins, neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’ s disease |
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