Objective: In the manuscript titled Monoamine Oxidase-B Inhibitor Rasagiline Effects on Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinsons Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, the objective was to ...Objective: In the manuscript titled Monoamine Oxidase-B Inhibitor Rasagiline Effects on Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinsons Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, the objective was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the effects that Rasagiline has on motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with PD. Introduction: Rasagiline is a second-generation monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitor used both as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for Parkinsons Disease (PD). Methods: A systematic literature search and meta-analysis were performed with randomized control trials that investigated the effects of Rasagiline on motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with PD. The systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO databases. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. Results: Fourteen studies were included in our review. There were trivial to small and statistically significant improvements in motor symptoms for individuals with PD treated with Rasagiline compared to placebo. Non-motor symptoms showed no significant improvement with Rasagiline compared to placebo in five of six meta-analyses. Results were based on very low to moderate certainty of evidence. Conclusion: 1 mg/day Rasagiline significantly improved Parkinsonian motor symptoms in individuals with PD compared with placebo. For all outcomes, the 1 mg/day Rasagiline group was favored over the placebo group.展开更多
Objective: In the manuscript titled “Liquid subcutaneous Levodopa-Carbidopa ND0612 effects on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis”, the objective was to con...Objective: In the manuscript titled “Liquid subcutaneous Levodopa-Carbidopa ND0612 effects on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis”, the objective was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the effects ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen has on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Introduction: ND0612 is a novel minimally invasive continuous subcutaneous delivery system of liquid Levodopa-Carbidopa being investigated for the treatment of PD in individuals experiencing motor symptoms. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO databases to identify randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of ND0612 on motor symptoms in individuals with PD. Outcomes included the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Part II and Part III scores. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model with the DerSimonian and Laird method to estimate the effects of the ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen on UPDRS Part II and Part III scores. Results: Three studies were included in our review. There were statistically significant reductions in UPDRS Part II scores (mean difference (MD) −3.299;95% confidence interval (CI) −3.438, −3.159) and in UPDRS Part III scores (MD −12.695;95% CI −24.428, −0.962) in the ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen. Results were based on very low certainty of evidence. Conclusion: Based on very low certainty evidence, the ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen is effective at improving motor symptoms in individuals with PD. Our findings suggest that ND0612 is more effective at improving UPDRS Part II and Part III scores in individuals with PD than other pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, warranting further study.展开更多
<strong>Background: </strong>Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a challenge for neurologists, particularly in its advanced stages when non-motor symptoms become a burden for the patient. While motor symptom...<strong>Background: </strong>Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a challenge for neurologists, particularly in its advanced stages when non-motor symptoms become a burden for the patient. While motor symptoms may be satisfactorily controlled with levodopa therapy or continuous levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) administration, autonomic, sleep and mental disorders are hard to treat. During the last years, researchers have shifted their interest more to non-motor symptoms, PD being now considered a complex multiorgan impairment. <strong>Objective:</strong> The aim of this study was to describe non-motor symptoms in 40 Romanian patients diagnosed with PD, under conventional and LCIG administration treatment. <strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted, consisting of two groups of 20 patients each: the first group comprised PD patients who received conventional Levodopa treatment, while the second group was formed of patients receiving LCIG therapy. Various data concerning patient’s age, gender, duration of illness, comorbidities, motor and non-motor symptoms were recorded. The data were processed in SPSS v.20. <strong>Results: </strong>Subjects under continuous LCIG administration, although showing amelioration of motor symptoms, complained more frequently of constipation, mental, and sleeping disorders (statistically significant). Regarding anosmia, orthostatic hypotension, hypersalivation, urinary incontinence and restless legs syndrome, no statistical significant difference was observed between the two groups (p > 0.05). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Nowadays, more research is conducted on non-motor symptoms in PD patients, as therapeutic measures try to limit these burdens, in order to improve patient’s quality of life.展开更多
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, including cognitive impairment. Current treatments often involve synthetic drugs with significant side effects a...Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, including cognitive impairment. Current treatments often involve synthetic drugs with significant side effects and potential for dependency. This study investigates the effects of a natural supplement combination of Ginkgo Biloba and Acai Extract on cognitive symptoms in a 77-year-old male with PD. The participant underwent a three-month supplementation regimen, with cognitive function assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test before and after the intervention. The results indicated an improvement in cognitive scores, suggesting that the combination of Ginkgo Biloba and Acai Extract may offer a promising alternative or adjunct to conventional PD treatments. This study highlights the potential of natural supplements in managing PD symptoms and calls for further research with larger sample sizes to confirm these findings. Human data was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki by the Roxbury District IRB Board (IRB Number: IRB00011767).展开更多
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease that is clinically manifested by a triad of cardinal motor symptoms - rigidity, bradykinesia and tremor - due to loss of dopaminergic neur...Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease that is clinically manifested by a triad of cardinal motor symptoms - rigidity, bradykinesia and tremor - due to loss of dopaminergic neurons. The motor symptoms of PD become progressively worse as the disease advances. PD is also a heterogeneous disease since rigidity and bradykinesia are the major complaints in some patients whereas tremor is predominant in others. In recent years, many studies have investigated the progression of the hallmark symptoms over time, and the cardinal motor symptoms have dif- ferent rates of progression, with the disease usually progressing faster in patients with rigidity and bradykinesia than in those with predominant tremor. The current treatment regime of dopamine-replacement therapy improves motor symptoms and alleviates disability. Increasing the dosage of dopaminergic medication is commonly used to combat the worsening symptoms. However, the drug-induced involuntary body movements and motor complications can significantly contribute to overall disability. Further, none of the currently-available therapies can slow or halt the disease progression. Significant research efforts have been directed towards developing neuroprotective or disease-modifying agents that are intended to slow the progression. In this article, the most recent clinical studies investigating disease progression and current progress on the development of disease-modifying drug trials are reviewed.展开更多
Parkinson’s disease(PD)is the second most common and fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder.In recent years,it has been recognized that neurotransmitters other than dopamine and neuronal systems outside the basal...Parkinson’s disease(PD)is the second most common and fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder.In recent years,it has been recognized that neurotransmitters other than dopamine and neuronal systems outside the basal ganglia are also related to PD pathogenesis.However,little is known about whether and how the caudal zona incerta(ZIc)regulates parkinsonian motor symptoms.Here,we showed that specific glutamatergic but not GABAergic ZIc^(VgluT2) neurons regulated these symptoms.ZIc^(VgluT2) neuronal activation induced time-locked parkinsonian motor symptoms.In mouse models of PD,the ZIc^(VgluT2) neurons were hyperactive and inhibition of their activity ameliorated the motor deficits.ZIc^(VgluT2) neurons monosynaptically projected to the substantia nigra pars reticulata.Incerta-nigral circuit activation induced parkinsonian motor symptoms.Together,our findings provide a direct link between the ZIc,its glutamatergic neurons,and parkinsonian motor symptoms for the first time,help to better understand the mechanisms of PD,and supply a new important potential therapeutic target for PD.展开更多
Background:Tai Chi has been shown to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease(PD),but its long-term effects and the related mechanisms remain to be elucidated.In this study,we investigated the effects of long-te...Background:Tai Chi has been shown to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease(PD),but its long-term effects and the related mechanisms remain to be elucidated.In this study,we investigated the effects of long-term Tai Chi training on motor symptoms in PD and the underlying mechanisms.Methods:Ninety-five early-stage PD patients were enrolled and randomly divided into Tai Chi(n=32),brisk walk-ing(n=31)and no-exercise(n=32)groups.At baseline,6 months and 12 months during one-year intervention,all participants underwent motor symptom evaluation by Berg balance scale(BBS),Unified PD rating-scale(UPDRS),Timed Up and Go test(TUG)and 3D gait analysis,functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),plasma cytokine and metabolomics analysis,and blood Huntingtin interaction protein 2(HIP2)mRNA level analysis.Longitudinal self-changes were calculated using repeated measures ANOVA.GEE(generalized estimating equations)was used to assess factors associated with the longitudinal data of rating scales.Switch rates were used for fMRI analysis.False discovery rate correction was used for multiple correction.Results:Participants in the Tai Chi group had better performance in BBS,UPDRS,TUG and step width.Besides,Tai Chi was advantageous over brisk walking in improving BBS and step width.The improved BBS was correlated with enhanced visual network function and downregulation of interleukin-1β.The improvements in UPDRS were asso-ciated with enhanced default mode network function,decreased L-malic acid and 3-phosphoglyceric acid,and increased adenosine and HIP2 mRNA levels.In addition,arginine biosynthesis,urea cycle,tricarboxylic acid cycle and beta oxidation of very-long-chain fatty acids were also improved by Tai Chi training.Conclusions:Long-term Tai Chi training improves motor function,especially gait and balance,in PD.The underlying mechanisms may include enhanced brain network function,reduced inflammation,improved amino acid metabolism,energy metabolism and neurotransmitter metabolism,and decreased vulnerability to dopaminergic degeneration.Trial registration This study has been registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(Registration number:ChiCTR2000036036;Registration date:August 22,2020).展开更多
Background Although the validity of non-motor symptoms screening questionnaire (NMSQuest) for Parkinson's disease has been verified in several recent researches, the specificity of the questionnaire is still in dou...Background Although the validity of non-motor symptoms screening questionnaire (NMSQuest) for Parkinson's disease has been verified in several recent researches, the specificity of the questionnaire is still in doubt. This study aimed to compare the non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) with a medically ill control group. Methods In this study, the first comprehensive clinic-based NMS screening questionnaire for PD developed by the Parkinson's Disease Non-Motor Group (PDNMG) was used. Data from 90 PD patients and 270 sex-and age-matched control subjects, including stroke (n=90), heart disease (n=-90) and diabetes (n=-90) were analyzed. Results Compared with control group, NMS was more common in PD; on an average, most PD patients reported more than 12 non-motor items. There was a correlation of total NMS score in PD patients with Hoehn & Yahr Staging, but not with age, sex distribution, disease duration, or age at disease onset. Additionally, depression, constipation and impaired olfaction which occurred prior to the motor symptoms of PD were reported in this study. Conclusions NMS are more common in PD patients. There are some NMS that occurred at the preclinical stage of PD and might predict the onset of motor symptoms of PD patients.展开更多
Many studies have examined motor impairments using voxel-based lesion symptom mapping, but few are reported regarding the corresponding relationship between cerebral cortex injury and lower limb motor impairment analy...Many studies have examined motor impairments using voxel-based lesion symptom mapping, but few are reported regarding the corresponding relationship between cerebral cortex injury and lower limb motor impairment analyzed using this technique. This study correlated neuro- nal injury in the cerebral cortex of 16 patients with chronic stroke based on a voxel-based lesion symptom mapping analysis. Neuronal injury in the corona radiata, caudate nucleus and putamen of patients with chronic stroke could predict walking speed. The behavioral measure scores were consistent with motor deficits expected after damage to the cortical motor system due to stroke. These findings suggest that voxel-based lesion symptom mapping may provide a more accurate prognosis of motor recovery from chronic stroke according to neuronal injury in cerebral motor cortex.展开更多
Motor symptoms are cardinal clinical features of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Progress in drug therapy and rehabilitation has been presenting beneficial effect for motor symptoms. However, non-motor symptoms and signs i...Motor symptoms are cardinal clinical features of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Progress in drug therapy and rehabilitation has been presenting beneficial effect for motor symptoms. However, non-motor symptoms and signs in PD have been accumulated growing attentions and its amelioration may also give beneficial effect for PD patients’ and their care givers’ quality of life. In this mini-review, I overviewed non-motor symptoms and signs in PD.展开更多
目的采用7 T MRI研究帕金森病(PD)病人扩大的血管周围间隙(EPVS)与其运动症状的相关性,探讨采用7 T MRI测量的EPVS在PD诊断中的价值。方法前瞻性纳入经临床确诊为PD的病人(PD组)14例,采用PD Hoehn-Yahr分期(H-Y分期)及统一PD评分量表(UP...目的采用7 T MRI研究帕金森病(PD)病人扩大的血管周围间隙(EPVS)与其运动症状的相关性,探讨采用7 T MRI测量的EPVS在PD诊断中的价值。方法前瞻性纳入经临床确诊为PD的病人(PD组)14例,采用PD Hoehn-Yahr分期(H-Y分期)及统一PD评分量表(UPDRS)评估运动症状。同时纳入健康对照者(HC组)17例。2组均行7 T MRI检查,并在T_(2)WI和T_(2)-液体衰减反转恢复(FLAIR)影像上分析半卵圆中心和基底节区EPVS,计数并评分。采用独立样本t检验比较2组间半卵圆中心和基底节区EPVS的数量、评分之间的差异。采用Pearson相关分析评估PD病人半卵圆中心EPVS和基底节区EPVS评分及数量与运动症状评分的相关性。结果PD组的基底节区EPVS数量、半卵圆中心EPVS评分均高于HC组(均P<0.05)。PD病人的H-Y分期与基底节区EPVS数量呈正相关(r=0.242,P<0.001),其他运动症状评分与EPVS数量及评分均无相关性(均P>0.05)。结论7 T MRI上可见PD病人的EPVS比HC的多,且PD病人的运动症状与基底节区EPVS数量呈正相关,7 T MRI上测量的EPVS有可能作为PD的影像学标志物。展开更多
背景:运动干预作为经济有效的非物理疗法,可有效上调脑源性神经营养因子表达进而防治帕金森病发生发展,但目前关于靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略在延缓帕金森病发生发展的潜在作用机制尚不明晰。目的:以脑源性神经营养因子和帕...背景:运动干预作为经济有效的非物理疗法,可有效上调脑源性神经营养因子表达进而防治帕金森病发生发展,但目前关于靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略在延缓帕金森病发生发展的潜在作用机制尚不明晰。目的:以脑源性神经营养因子和帕金森病的关系为切入点,分析帕金森病病理状态下运动对脑源性神经营养因子表达的特异性调控作用及机制,梳理脑源性神经营养因子介导下不同运动方式对帕金森病的改善效果,并阐明靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略在防治帕金森病的潜在作用机制,旨在为运动防治帕金森病提供新的理论依据。方法:以“帕金森病,脑源性神经营养因子,神经保护,多巴胺,神经元异常凋亡,神经炎症反应,突触可塑性,运动”等为中文检索词;以“Parkinson’s disease,BDNF,Neuroprotection,neuroinflammation,synaptic plasticity”等为英文检索词,分别检索中国知网、万方数据库、PubMed和Web of Science数据库,搜寻各数据库建库至2024年2月发表的所有研究文献,根据纳排标准共获得核心相关文献98篇。结果与结论:①在帕金森病理背景下,运动可通过促进肌因子鸢尾素大量分泌,并降低色氨酸-犬尿氨酸代谢途径紊乱特异性调控脑源性神经营养因子表达。②有氧运动,尤其是特殊有氧运动(动物:旋转杆步行/人类:北欧健走)以及多模式运动可显著上调脑源性神经营养因子表达,进而改善帕金森病的运动症状,此外脑源性神经营养因子还介导身心运动(太极拳)对帕金森病患者认知障碍和睡眠障碍等非运动症状的有效调节。③运动诱导的高表达脑源性神经营养因子可能通过上调抗炎因子白细胞介素10、神经生长因子β和转化生长因子β表达,下调促炎因子肿瘤坏死因子α及白细胞介素1β表达,并抑制核转录因子κB信号通路表达降低小胶质细胞活性减轻神经炎症反应;增加酪氨酸羟化酶活性以促进多巴胺合成释放,并通过下调基质金属蛋白酶3及糖原合成酶激酶3β表达抑制α-突触核蛋白在丝氨酸129位点的磷酸化修饰,以防止神经异常凋亡;诱导突触效能的长时程增强发生,促进突触后致密区蛋白95及突触素大量表达以改善突触可塑性,发挥神经保护作。④鉴于脑源性神经营养因子在帕金森病发病进程及治疗中发挥重要作用,靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略将有助于推动帕金森病疾病“运动+药物”精准医疗的发展。但由于目前研究采用的运动处方较为单一,且研究焦点主要围绕运动症状而缺乏对非运动症状的考察,因此亟待学者采用更加统一和系统的运动处方,围绕非有氧运动类型对同一批帕金森病患者进行长期纵向跟踪研究,以此完善帕金森病运动防治领域研究的不足。展开更多
文摘Objective: In the manuscript titled Monoamine Oxidase-B Inhibitor Rasagiline Effects on Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Individuals with Parkinsons Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, the objective was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the effects that Rasagiline has on motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with PD. Introduction: Rasagiline is a second-generation monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitor used both as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for Parkinsons Disease (PD). Methods: A systematic literature search and meta-analysis were performed with randomized control trials that investigated the effects of Rasagiline on motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with PD. The systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO databases. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. Results: Fourteen studies were included in our review. There were trivial to small and statistically significant improvements in motor symptoms for individuals with PD treated with Rasagiline compared to placebo. Non-motor symptoms showed no significant improvement with Rasagiline compared to placebo in five of six meta-analyses. Results were based on very low to moderate certainty of evidence. Conclusion: 1 mg/day Rasagiline significantly improved Parkinsonian motor symptoms in individuals with PD compared with placebo. For all outcomes, the 1 mg/day Rasagiline group was favored over the placebo group.
文摘Objective: In the manuscript titled “Liquid subcutaneous Levodopa-Carbidopa ND0612 effects on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis”, the objective was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the effects ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen has on motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Introduction: ND0612 is a novel minimally invasive continuous subcutaneous delivery system of liquid Levodopa-Carbidopa being investigated for the treatment of PD in individuals experiencing motor symptoms. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO databases to identify randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of ND0612 on motor symptoms in individuals with PD. Outcomes included the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Part II and Part III scores. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model with the DerSimonian and Laird method to estimate the effects of the ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen on UPDRS Part II and Part III scores. Results: Three studies were included in our review. There were statistically significant reductions in UPDRS Part II scores (mean difference (MD) −3.299;95% confidence interval (CI) −3.438, −3.159) and in UPDRS Part III scores (MD −12.695;95% CI −24.428, −0.962) in the ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen. Results were based on very low certainty of evidence. Conclusion: Based on very low certainty evidence, the ND0612 24-hour dosing regimen is effective at improving motor symptoms in individuals with PD. Our findings suggest that ND0612 is more effective at improving UPDRS Part II and Part III scores in individuals with PD than other pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, warranting further study.
文摘<strong>Background: </strong>Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a challenge for neurologists, particularly in its advanced stages when non-motor symptoms become a burden for the patient. While motor symptoms may be satisfactorily controlled with levodopa therapy or continuous levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) administration, autonomic, sleep and mental disorders are hard to treat. During the last years, researchers have shifted their interest more to non-motor symptoms, PD being now considered a complex multiorgan impairment. <strong>Objective:</strong> The aim of this study was to describe non-motor symptoms in 40 Romanian patients diagnosed with PD, under conventional and LCIG administration treatment. <strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted, consisting of two groups of 20 patients each: the first group comprised PD patients who received conventional Levodopa treatment, while the second group was formed of patients receiving LCIG therapy. Various data concerning patient’s age, gender, duration of illness, comorbidities, motor and non-motor symptoms were recorded. The data were processed in SPSS v.20. <strong>Results: </strong>Subjects under continuous LCIG administration, although showing amelioration of motor symptoms, complained more frequently of constipation, mental, and sleeping disorders (statistically significant). Regarding anosmia, orthostatic hypotension, hypersalivation, urinary incontinence and restless legs syndrome, no statistical significant difference was observed between the two groups (p > 0.05). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Nowadays, more research is conducted on non-motor symptoms in PD patients, as therapeutic measures try to limit these burdens, in order to improve patient’s quality of life.
文摘Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms, including cognitive impairment. Current treatments often involve synthetic drugs with significant side effects and potential for dependency. This study investigates the effects of a natural supplement combination of Ginkgo Biloba and Acai Extract on cognitive symptoms in a 77-year-old male with PD. The participant underwent a three-month supplementation regimen, with cognitive function assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test before and after the intervention. The results indicated an improvement in cognitive scores, suggesting that the combination of Ginkgo Biloba and Acai Extract may offer a promising alternative or adjunct to conventional PD treatments. This study highlights the potential of natural supplements in managing PD symptoms and calls for further research with larger sample sizes to confirm these findings. Human data was performed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki by the Roxbury District IRB Board (IRB Number: IRB00011767).
基金supported by the National Institutes of Health (R15-HD061022 and R15-HD061022-S1)the Faculty Development Fund of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions,Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska,USA
文摘Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease that is clinically manifested by a triad of cardinal motor symptoms - rigidity, bradykinesia and tremor - due to loss of dopaminergic neurons. The motor symptoms of PD become progressively worse as the disease advances. PD is also a heterogeneous disease since rigidity and bradykinesia are the major complaints in some patients whereas tremor is predominant in others. In recent years, many studies have investigated the progression of the hallmark symptoms over time, and the cardinal motor symptoms have dif- ferent rates of progression, with the disease usually progressing faster in patients with rigidity and bradykinesia than in those with predominant tremor. The current treatment regime of dopamine-replacement therapy improves motor symptoms and alleviates disability. Increasing the dosage of dopaminergic medication is commonly used to combat the worsening symptoms. However, the drug-induced involuntary body movements and motor complications can significantly contribute to overall disability. Further, none of the currently-available therapies can slow or halt the disease progression. Significant research efforts have been directed towards developing neuroprotective or disease-modifying agents that are intended to slow the progression. In this article, the most recent clinical studies investigating disease progression and current progress on the development of disease-modifying drug trials are reviewed.
基金This work was supported by Key Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2019B030335001)the Natural Science Foundation of China(31871070,82090031)+4 种基金Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(2020C03009)Science and Technology Program of Guangdong(2018B030334001)Funds for Creative Research Groups of China from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81521062)Non-Profit Central Research Institute Fund of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(2019PT310023)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-057).
文摘Parkinson’s disease(PD)is the second most common and fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder.In recent years,it has been recognized that neurotransmitters other than dopamine and neuronal systems outside the basal ganglia are also related to PD pathogenesis.However,little is known about whether and how the caudal zona incerta(ZIc)regulates parkinsonian motor symptoms.Here,we showed that specific glutamatergic but not GABAergic ZIc^(VgluT2) neurons regulated these symptoms.ZIc^(VgluT2) neuronal activation induced time-locked parkinsonian motor symptoms.In mouse models of PD,the ZIc^(VgluT2) neurons were hyperactive and inhibition of their activity ameliorated the motor deficits.ZIc^(VgluT2) neurons monosynaptically projected to the substantia nigra pars reticulata.Incerta-nigral circuit activation induced parkinsonian motor symptoms.Together,our findings provide a direct link between the ZIc,its glutamatergic neurons,and parkinsonian motor symptoms for the first time,help to better understand the mechanisms of PD,and supply a new important potential therapeutic target for PD.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81430022,91332107,81371407,81801267,31771174,82151303)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX05)Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2017NKX001).
文摘Background:Tai Chi has been shown to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease(PD),but its long-term effects and the related mechanisms remain to be elucidated.In this study,we investigated the effects of long-term Tai Chi training on motor symptoms in PD and the underlying mechanisms.Methods:Ninety-five early-stage PD patients were enrolled and randomly divided into Tai Chi(n=32),brisk walk-ing(n=31)and no-exercise(n=32)groups.At baseline,6 months and 12 months during one-year intervention,all participants underwent motor symptom evaluation by Berg balance scale(BBS),Unified PD rating-scale(UPDRS),Timed Up and Go test(TUG)and 3D gait analysis,functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),plasma cytokine and metabolomics analysis,and blood Huntingtin interaction protein 2(HIP2)mRNA level analysis.Longitudinal self-changes were calculated using repeated measures ANOVA.GEE(generalized estimating equations)was used to assess factors associated with the longitudinal data of rating scales.Switch rates were used for fMRI analysis.False discovery rate correction was used for multiple correction.Results:Participants in the Tai Chi group had better performance in BBS,UPDRS,TUG and step width.Besides,Tai Chi was advantageous over brisk walking in improving BBS and step width.The improved BBS was correlated with enhanced visual network function and downregulation of interleukin-1β.The improvements in UPDRS were asso-ciated with enhanced default mode network function,decreased L-malic acid and 3-phosphoglyceric acid,and increased adenosine and HIP2 mRNA levels.In addition,arginine biosynthesis,urea cycle,tricarboxylic acid cycle and beta oxidation of very-long-chain fatty acids were also improved by Tai Chi training.Conclusions:Long-term Tai Chi training improves motor function,especially gait and balance,in PD.The underlying mechanisms may include enhanced brain network function,reduced inflammation,improved amino acid metabolism,energy metabolism and neurotransmitter metabolism,and decreased vulnerability to dopaminergic degeneration.Trial registration This study has been registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(Registration number:ChiCTR2000036036;Registration date:August 22,2020).
文摘Background Although the validity of non-motor symptoms screening questionnaire (NMSQuest) for Parkinson's disease has been verified in several recent researches, the specificity of the questionnaire is still in doubt. This study aimed to compare the non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) with a medically ill control group. Methods In this study, the first comprehensive clinic-based NMS screening questionnaire for PD developed by the Parkinson's Disease Non-Motor Group (PDNMG) was used. Data from 90 PD patients and 270 sex-and age-matched control subjects, including stroke (n=90), heart disease (n=-90) and diabetes (n=-90) were analyzed. Results Compared with control group, NMS was more common in PD; on an average, most PD patients reported more than 12 non-motor items. There was a correlation of total NMS score in PD patients with Hoehn & Yahr Staging, but not with age, sex distribution, disease duration, or age at disease onset. Additionally, depression, constipation and impaired olfaction which occurred prior to the motor symptoms of PD were reported in this study. Conclusions NMS are more common in PD patients. There are some NMS that occurred at the preclinical stage of PD and might predict the onset of motor symptoms of PD patients.
基金supported by intramural funding from the University of South Carolina McCausland Center for Brain Imaging
文摘Many studies have examined motor impairments using voxel-based lesion symptom mapping, but few are reported regarding the corresponding relationship between cerebral cortex injury and lower limb motor impairment analyzed using this technique. This study correlated neuro- nal injury in the cerebral cortex of 16 patients with chronic stroke based on a voxel-based lesion symptom mapping analysis. Neuronal injury in the corona radiata, caudate nucleus and putamen of patients with chronic stroke could predict walking speed. The behavioral measure scores were consistent with motor deficits expected after damage to the cortical motor system due to stroke. These findings suggest that voxel-based lesion symptom mapping may provide a more accurate prognosis of motor recovery from chronic stroke according to neuronal injury in cerebral motor cortex.
文摘Motor symptoms are cardinal clinical features of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Progress in drug therapy and rehabilitation has been presenting beneficial effect for motor symptoms. However, non-motor symptoms and signs in PD have been accumulated growing attentions and its amelioration may also give beneficial effect for PD patients’ and their care givers’ quality of life. In this mini-review, I overviewed non-motor symptoms and signs in PD.
文摘目的采用7 T MRI研究帕金森病(PD)病人扩大的血管周围间隙(EPVS)与其运动症状的相关性,探讨采用7 T MRI测量的EPVS在PD诊断中的价值。方法前瞻性纳入经临床确诊为PD的病人(PD组)14例,采用PD Hoehn-Yahr分期(H-Y分期)及统一PD评分量表(UPDRS)评估运动症状。同时纳入健康对照者(HC组)17例。2组均行7 T MRI检查,并在T_(2)WI和T_(2)-液体衰减反转恢复(FLAIR)影像上分析半卵圆中心和基底节区EPVS,计数并评分。采用独立样本t检验比较2组间半卵圆中心和基底节区EPVS的数量、评分之间的差异。采用Pearson相关分析评估PD病人半卵圆中心EPVS和基底节区EPVS评分及数量与运动症状评分的相关性。结果PD组的基底节区EPVS数量、半卵圆中心EPVS评分均高于HC组(均P<0.05)。PD病人的H-Y分期与基底节区EPVS数量呈正相关(r=0.242,P<0.001),其他运动症状评分与EPVS数量及评分均无相关性(均P>0.05)。结论7 T MRI上可见PD病人的EPVS比HC的多,且PD病人的运动症状与基底节区EPVS数量呈正相关,7 T MRI上测量的EPVS有可能作为PD的影像学标志物。
文摘背景:运动干预作为经济有效的非物理疗法,可有效上调脑源性神经营养因子表达进而防治帕金森病发生发展,但目前关于靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略在延缓帕金森病发生发展的潜在作用机制尚不明晰。目的:以脑源性神经营养因子和帕金森病的关系为切入点,分析帕金森病病理状态下运动对脑源性神经营养因子表达的特异性调控作用及机制,梳理脑源性神经营养因子介导下不同运动方式对帕金森病的改善效果,并阐明靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略在防治帕金森病的潜在作用机制,旨在为运动防治帕金森病提供新的理论依据。方法:以“帕金森病,脑源性神经营养因子,神经保护,多巴胺,神经元异常凋亡,神经炎症反应,突触可塑性,运动”等为中文检索词;以“Parkinson’s disease,BDNF,Neuroprotection,neuroinflammation,synaptic plasticity”等为英文检索词,分别检索中国知网、万方数据库、PubMed和Web of Science数据库,搜寻各数据库建库至2024年2月发表的所有研究文献,根据纳排标准共获得核心相关文献98篇。结果与结论:①在帕金森病理背景下,运动可通过促进肌因子鸢尾素大量分泌,并降低色氨酸-犬尿氨酸代谢途径紊乱特异性调控脑源性神经营养因子表达。②有氧运动,尤其是特殊有氧运动(动物:旋转杆步行/人类:北欧健走)以及多模式运动可显著上调脑源性神经营养因子表达,进而改善帕金森病的运动症状,此外脑源性神经营养因子还介导身心运动(太极拳)对帕金森病患者认知障碍和睡眠障碍等非运动症状的有效调节。③运动诱导的高表达脑源性神经营养因子可能通过上调抗炎因子白细胞介素10、神经生长因子β和转化生长因子β表达,下调促炎因子肿瘤坏死因子α及白细胞介素1β表达,并抑制核转录因子κB信号通路表达降低小胶质细胞活性减轻神经炎症反应;增加酪氨酸羟化酶活性以促进多巴胺合成释放,并通过下调基质金属蛋白酶3及糖原合成酶激酶3β表达抑制α-突触核蛋白在丝氨酸129位点的磷酸化修饰,以防止神经异常凋亡;诱导突触效能的长时程增强发生,促进突触后致密区蛋白95及突触素大量表达以改善突触可塑性,发挥神经保护作。④鉴于脑源性神经营养因子在帕金森病发病进程及治疗中发挥重要作用,靶向脑源性神经营养因子的运动治疗策略将有助于推动帕金森病疾病“运动+药物”精准医疗的发展。但由于目前研究采用的运动处方较为单一,且研究焦点主要围绕运动症状而缺乏对非运动症状的考察,因此亟待学者采用更加统一和系统的运动处方,围绕非有氧运动类型对同一批帕金森病患者进行长期纵向跟踪研究,以此完善帕金森病运动防治领域研究的不足。