@article{FoersterShityakovScheperetal.2022,
  author    = {F{\"o}rster, Carola Y. and Shityakov, Sergey and Scheper, Verena and Lenarz, Thomas},
  title     = {Linking cerebrovascular dysfunction to age-related hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease — are systemic approaches for diagnosis and therapy required?},
  series = {Biomolecules},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Biomolecules},
  number    = {11},
  issn      = {2218-273X},
  doi       = {10.3390/biom12111717},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-297552},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with neurovascular dysfunction, cognitive decline, and the accumulation of amyloid β peptide (Aβ) in the brain and tau-related lesions in neurons termed neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). Aβ deposits and NFT formation are the central pathological hallmarks in AD brains, and the majority of AD cases have been shown to exhibit a complex combination of systemic comorbidities. While AD is the foremost common cause of dementia in the elderly, age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the most predominant sensory deficit in the elderly. During aging, chronic inflammation and resulting endothelial dysfunction have been described and might be key contributors to AD; we discuss an intriguing possible link between inner ear strial microvascular pathology and blood-brain barrier pathology and present ARHL as a potentially modifiable and treatable risk factor for AD development. We present compelling evidence that ARHL might well be seen as an important risk factor in AD development: progressive hearing impairment, leading to social isolation, and its comorbidities, such as frailty, falls, and late-onset depression, link ARHL with cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia, rendering it tempting to speculate that ARHL might be a potential common molecular and pathological trigger for AD. Additionally, one could speculate that amyloid-beta might damage the blood-labyrinth barrier as it does to the blood-brain barrier, leading to ARHL pathology. Finally, there are options for the treatment of ARHL by targeted neurotrophic factor supplementation to the cochlea to improve cognitive outcomes; they can also prevent AD development and AD-related comorbidity in the future.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KimFranckKangetal.2015,
  author    = {Kim, Jae Ho and Franck, Julien and Kang, Taewook and Heinsen, Helmut and Ravid, Rivka and Ferrer, Isidro and Cheon, Mi Hee and Lee, Joo-Yong and Yoo, Jong Shin and Steinbusch, Harry W. and Salzet, Michel and Fournier, Isabelle and Park, Young Mok},
  title     = {Proteome-wide characterization of signalling interactions in the hippocampal CA4/DG subfield of patients with Alzheimer's disease},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {11138},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-151727},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia; however, mechanisms and biomarkers remain unclear. Here, we examined hippocampal CA4 and dentate gyrus subfields, which are less studied in the context of AD pathology, in post-mortem AD and control tissue to identify possible biomarkers. We performed mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis combined with label-free quantification for identification of differentially expressed proteins. We identified 4,328 proteins, of which 113 showed more than 2-fold higher or lower expression in AD hippocampi than in control tissues. Five proteins were identified as putative AD biomarkers (MDH2, PCLO, TRRAP, YWHAZ, and MUC19 isoform 5) and were cross-validated by immunoblotting, selected reaction monitoring, and MALDI imaging. We also used a bioinformatics approach to examine upstream signalling interactions of the 113 regulated proteins. Five upstream signalling (IGF1, BDNF, ZAP70, MYC, and cyclosporin A) factors showed novel interactions in AD hippocampi. Taken together, these results demonstrate a novel platform that may provide new strategies for the early detection of AD and thus its diagnosis.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AmmarThahoulyHanaueretal.2015,
  author    = {Ammar, Mohamed Raafet and Thahouly, Tamou and Hanauer, Andr{\´e} and Stegner, David and Nieswandt, Bernhard and Vitale, Nicolas},
  title     = {PLD1 participates in BDNF-induced signalling in cortical neurons},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {14778},
  doi       = {10.1038/srep14778},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-139962},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {The brain-derived neurotrophic factor BDNF plays a critical role in neuronal development and the induction of L-LTP at glutamatergic synapses in several brain regions. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying these BDNF effects have not been firmly established. Using in vitro cultures of cortical neurons from knockout mice for Pld1 and Rsk2, BDNF was observed to induce a rapid RSK2-dependent activation of PLD and to stimulate BDNF ERK1/2-CREB and mTor-S6K signalling pathways, but these effects were greatly reduced in Pld1\(^{-/-}\) neurons. Furthermore, phospho-CREB did not accumulate in the nucleus, whereas overexpression of PLD1 amplified the BDNF-dependent nuclear recruitment of phospho-ERK1/2 and phospho-CREB. This BDNF retrograde signalling was prevented in cells silenced for the scaffolding protein PEA15, a protein which complexes with PLD1, ERK1/2, and RSK2 after BDNF treatment. Finally PLD1, ERK1/2, and RSK2 partially colocalized on endosomal structures, suggesting that these proteins are part of the molecular module responsible for BDNF signalling in cortical neurons.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{SendtnerArakawaStoecklietal.1991,
  author    = {Sendtner, Michael and Arakawa, Yoshihiro and St{\"o}ckli, Kurt A. and Kreutzberg, Georg W. and Thoenen, Hans},
  title     = {Effect of ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) on motoneuron survival},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-33048},
  year      = {1991},
  abstract  = {We have demonstrated that the extensive degeneration of motoneurons in the rat facial nucleus after transection of the facial nerve in newborn rats can be prevented by local ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) administration. CNTF differs distinctly from known neurotrophic molecules such as NGF, BDNF and NT-3 in both its molecular characteristics (CNTF is a cytosolic rather than a secretory molecule) and its broad spectrum of biological activities. CNTF is expressed selectively by Schwann cells and astrocytes of the peripheral and central nervous system, respectively, but not by target tissues of the great variety of CNTF -responsive neurons. CNTF mRNA is not detectable by Northern blot or PCR analysis during embryonic development and immediately after birth. However, during the second post-natal week, a more than 30-fold increase in CNTF mRNA and pro tein occurs in the sciatic nerve. Since the period of low CNTF levels in peripheral nerves coincides with that of high vulnerability of motoneurons (i.e. axonallesion results in degeneration of motoneuron cell bodies), insufficient availability of CNTF may be the reason for the rate of lesioninduced cell death of early post-natal motoneurons. Highly enriched embryonic chick motoneurons in culture are supported at survival rates higher than 60\% by CNTF, even in single cell cultures, indicating that CNTF acts directly on motoneurons. In contrast to CNTF, the members of the neurotrophin gene family (NGF, BDNF and NT-3) do not support the survival of motoneurons in culture. However, aFGF and bFGF show distinct survival activities which are additive to those of CNTF, resulting in the survival of virtually all motoneurons cultured in the presence of CNTF and bFGF.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Hoehlriegel2002,
  author    = {H{\"o}hlriegel, Nicole},
  title     = {Der Einfluss von neurotrophen Faktoren auf das biologische Verhalten von Medulloblastomen},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-7838},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2002},
  abstract  = {In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurde das biologische Verhalten von Medulloblastomen unter dem Einfluss neurotropher Faktoren untersucht. Diese verwendeten Neurotrophine wirken innerhalb der untersuchten Medulloblastom-Zellinien und -Prim{\"a}rkulturen in unterschiedlicher Weise auf Proliferation, Migration und das Invasionsverhalten der Tumorzellen. Dies geschieht in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit der exprimierten Neurotrophin-Tyrosinkinase-Rezeptoren auf der Zelloberfl{\"a}che. Der brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) konnte in den Zellinien MHH-Med 2 und MHH-Med 4 das Wachstumsverhalten hemmen. Desweiteren wurde die Apoptoserate der ZL 4 unter BDNF-Behandlung gesteigert. Die Wirkung dieses neurotrophen Faktors wird {\"u}ber den Rezeptor Trk B vermittelt. Durch den Nachweis der aktivierten Form der MAP-Kinase unter BDNF-Stimulation, sowohl in der ZL MHH-Med 4 und auch in MEB-Med 8S zeigt, dass BDNF in Medulloblastomen ebenfalls {\"u}ber Trk B wirkt. Im Gegensatz zu BDNF, welcher die Zellmotilit{\"a}t nicht beeinflusste, konnte das neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) das Wanderungsverhalten der ZL 4 hemmen. Dieser Effekt ließ sich durch Zugabe des blockierenden Antik{\"o}rpers gegen NT-3 wieder aufheben. Die f{\"u}r die Vermittlung des Effektes notwendige Rezeptortyrosinkinase Trk C konnte auf der Oberfl{\"a}che dieser Zellinie nachgewiesen werden. {\"U}ber den Nachweis der phosphorylierten Form der MAP-Kinase nach NT-3-Stimulation wurde auch hier die Wirkvermittlung {\"u}ber den zugeh{\"o}rigen Rezeptor best{\"a}tigt. Somit konnte gezeigt werden, dass die neurotrophen Faktoren in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit der zugeh{\"o}rigen Rezeptor-Tyrosinkinasen unterschiedlichste physiologische Zellreaktionen bewirken. Durch den inkonstanten Rezeptorbesatz der untersuchten ZL und auch die gegenseitige Beeinflussung der verschiedenen Aktivit{\"a}tszust{\"a}nde der jeweiligen Rezeptoranteile ebenso wie durch die Hinweise auf autokrine Loops durch die Medulloblastomzellen kann eine einfache Faktor-Wirkung-Beziehung nicht aufgestellt werden und bleibt somit Bestandteil weiterer Untersuchungen.},
  language  = {de}
}