Search Results - "Pereira, Sandro L"
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Single-cell sequencing of human midbrain reveals glial activation and a Parkinson-specific neuronal state
Published in Brain (London, England : 1878) (29-04-2022)“…Idiopathic Parkinson's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons, but the exact disease aetiology remains largely unknown. To…”
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Astrocyte-Neuron Metabolic Crosstalk in Neurodegeneration: A Mitochondrial Perspective
Published in Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) (07-05-2021)“…Converging evidence made clear that declining brain energetics contribute to aging and are implicated in the initiation and progression of neurodegenerative…”
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Mitochondrial damage-associated inflammation highlights biomarkers in PRKN/PINK1 parkinsonism
Published in Brain (London, England : 1878) (01-10-2020)“…There is increasing evidence for a role of inflammation in Parkinson's disease. Recent research in murine models suggests that parkin and PINK1 deficiency…”
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PARK7/DJ-1 deficiency impairs microglial activation in response to LPS-induced inflammation
Published in Journal of neuroinflammation (16-07-2024)“…Specific microglia responses are thought to contribute to the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD)…”
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Dichloroacetate, the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex and the Modulation of mESC Pluripotency
Published in PloS one (06-07-2015)“…The pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) complex is localized in the mitochondrial matrix catalyzing the irreversible decarboxylation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and…”
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Inhibition of mitochondrial complex III blocks neuronal differentiation and maintains embryonic stem cell pluripotency
Published in PloS one (02-12-2013)“…The mitochondrion is emerging as a key organelle in stem cell biology, acting as a regulator of stem cell pluripotency and differentiation. In this study we…”
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Nanopore Single-Molecule Sequencing for Mitochondrial DNA Methylation Analysis: Investigating Parkin-Associated Parkinsonism as a Proof of Concept
Published in Frontiers in aging neuroscience (28-09-2021)“…To establish a workflow for mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) CpG methylation using Nanopore whole-genome sequencing and perform first pilot experiments on affected…”
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Mitochondrial Mechanisms of LRRK2 G2019S Penetrance
Published in Frontiers in neurology (25-08-2020)“…Several mutations in leucine-rich repeat kinase-2 (LRRK2) have been associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). The most common substitution, G2019S, interferes…”
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Comparison of two protocols for the generation of iPSC-derived human astrocytes
Published in Biological procedures online (20-09-2023)“…Abstract Background Astrocytes have recently gained attention as key contributors to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson’s…”
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Differentiate or Die: 3-Bromopyruvate and Pluripotency in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
Published in PloS one (12-08-2015)“…Pluripotent embryonic stem cells grown under standard conditions (ESC) have a markedly glycolytic profile, which is shared with many different types of cancer…”
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iPSC-Derived Microglia as a Model to Study Inflammation in Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Published in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology (05-11-2021)“…Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease with unknown cause in the majority of patients, who are therefore considered "idiopathic" (IPD). PD…”
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Metformin impacts the differentiation of mouse bone marrow cells into macrophages affecting tumour immunity
Published in Heliyon (30-09-2024)“…Epidemiological studies suggest that metformin reduces the risk of developing several types of cancer, including gliomas, and improves the overall survival in…”
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Mitochondrially targeted effects of berberine [Natural Yellow 18, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxybenzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a) quinolizinium] on K1735-M2 mouse melanoma cells: comparison with direct effects on isolated mitochondrial fractions
Published in The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics (01-11-2007)“…Berberine [Natural Yellow 18, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxybenzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium] is an alkaloid present in plant extracts and has a…”
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Novel insights into Parkin-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease
Published in Current opinion in neurobiology (01-06-2023)“…Mutations in PRKN cause the second most common genetic form of Parkinson's disease (PD)—a debilitating movement disorder that is on the rise due to population…”
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Metabolic Remodeling During H9c2 Myoblast Differentiation: Relevance for In Vitro Toxicity Studies
Published in Cardiovascular toxicology (01-06-2011)“…H9c2 cells, derived from the ventricular part of an E13 BDIX rat heart, possess a proliferative and relatively undifferentiated phenotype but can be readily…”
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Parkin Deficiency Impairs Mitochondrial DNA Dynamics and Propagates Inflammation
Published in Movement disorders (01-07-2022)“…ABSTRACT Background Mutations in the E3 ubiquitin ligase parkin cause autosomal recessive Parkinson's disease (PD). Together with PTEN‐induced kinase 1…”
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Data on the potential impact of food supplements on the growth of mouse embryonic stem cells
Published in Data in brief (01-06-2016)“…The use of new compounds as dietary supplements is increasing, but little is known in terms of possible consequences of their use. Pluripotent stem cells are a…”
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Sirtuins in metabolism, stemness and differentiation
Published in Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (01-01-2017)“…Pluripotent stem cells promise innovative approaches for enduring diseases, including disease modeling and drug screens. Accordingly, efforts have been…”
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From gametogenesis and stem cells to cancer: common metabolic themes
Published in Human reproduction update (01-11-2014)“…Both pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) and cancer cells have been described as having similar metabolic pathways, most notably a penchant for favoring glycolysis…”
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Different concentrations of kaempferol distinctly modulate murine embryonic stem cell function
Published in Food and chemical toxicology (01-01-2016)“…Kaempferol (3,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is a natural flavonoid with several beneficial and protective effects. It has been demonstrated that kaempferol has…”
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