Cromolyn prevents cerebral vasospasm and dementia by targeting WDR43.
Cromolyn prevents cerebral vasospasm and dementia by targeting WDR43.
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10.3389/fnagi.2023.1132733
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2023
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4.8
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Cerebral vasospasm (CV) can cause inflammation and damage to neuronal cells in the elderly, leading to dementia. This study aimed to investigate the genetic mechanisms underlying dementia caused by CV in the elderly, identify preventive and therapeutic drugs, and evaluate their efficacy in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Genes associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage and CV were acquired and screened for differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) associated with aneurysm rupture. A regulatory network of DEmiRNAs and mRNAs was constructed, and virtual screening was performed to evaluate possible binding patterns between Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs and core proteins. Molecular dynamics simulations were performed on the optimal docked complexes. Optimally docked drugs were evaluated for efficacy in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases through cellular experiments. The study found upregulated genes (including WDR43 and THBS1) and one downregulated gene associated with aneurysm rupture. Differences in the expression of these genes indicate greater disease risk. DEmiRNAs associated with ruptured aortic aneurysm were identified, of which two could bind to THBS1 and WDR43. Cromolyn and lanoxin formed the best docking complexes with WDR43 and THBS1, respectively. Cellular experiments showed that cromolyn improved BV2 cell viability and enhanced Aβ42 uptake, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for inflammation-related disorders. The findings suggest that WDR43 and THBS1 are potential targets for preventing and treating CV-induced dementia in the elderly. Cromolyn may have therapeutic value in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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