Deciphering mitochondrial dysfunction: Pathophysiological mechanisms in vascular cognitive impairment

Autor: Yuyao He, Tiantian He, Hongpei Li, Wei Chen, Biying Zhong, Yue Wu, Runming Chen, Yuli Hu, Huaping Ma, Bin Wu, Wenyue Hu, Zhenyun Han
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Vol 174, Iss , Pp 116428- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0753-3322
DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116428
Popis: Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) encompasses a range of cognitive deficits arising from vascular pathology. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying VCI remain incompletely understood; however, chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is widely acknowledged as a principal pathological contributor. Mitochondria, crucial for cellular energy production and intracellular signaling, can lead to numerous neurological impairments when dysfunctional. Recent evidence indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction—marked by oxidative stress, disturbed calcium homeostasis, compromised mitophagy, and anomalies in mitochondrial dynamics—plays a pivotal role in VCI pathogenesis. This review offers a detailed examination of the latest insights into mitochondrial dysfunction within the VCI context, focusing on both the origins and consequences of compromised mitochondrial health. It aims to lay a robust scientific groundwork for guiding the development and refinement of mitochondrial-targeted interventions for VCI.
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