DNA双链断裂:神经退行性疾病的共同主题

Title:DNA Double Strand Breaks: A Common Theme in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Volume: 13 Issue: 11

Author(s): Daniela Merlo, Cristiana Mollinari, Mauro Racaniello, Enrico Garaci, Alessio Cardinale

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关键词: 阿尔茨海默氏症、DNA损伤、DNA修复、DNA双链断裂、亨廷顿氏舞蹈症、神经退行性疾病、帕金森病。

摘要: Accumulation of DNA damage and impairment of DNA repair systems are involved in the pathogenesis of different neurodegenerative diseases. Whenever DNA damage is too extensive, the DNA damage response pathway provides for triggering cellular senescence and/or apoptosis. However, whether the increased level of DNA damage in neurodegenerative disorders is a cause rather than the consequence of neurodegenerative events remains to be established. Among possible DNA lesions, DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) are rare events, nevertheless they are the most lethal form of DNA damage. In neurons, DSBs are particularly deleterious because of their reduced DNA repair capability as compared to proliferating cells.

Here, we provide a description of DSB repair systems and describe human studies showing the presence of several types of DNA lesions in three major neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Huntington’s disease (HD). Then, we analyze the role of DSB accumulation and deficiency of DSB repair systems in neurodegeneration by examining studies on animal models of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Daniela Merlo, Cristiana Mollinari, Mauro Racaniello, Enrico Garaci, Alessio Cardinale , DNA Double Strand Breaks: A Common Theme in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Current Alzheimer Research 2016; 13 (11) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1567205013666160401114915