Mechanisms of brain iron transport: Insight into neurodegeneration and CNS disorders

Eric Mills, Xian Ping Dong, Fudi Wang, Haoxing Xu

Résultat de recherche: Review articleexamen par les pairs

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Résumé

Trace metals, such as iron, copper, zinc, manganese and cobalt, are essential cofactors for many cellular enzymes. Extensive research on iron, the most abundant transition metal in biology, has contributed to an increased understanding of the molecular machinery involved in maintaining its homeostasis in mammalian peripheral tissues. However, the cellular and intercellular iron-transport mechanisms in the CNS are still poorly understood. Accumulating evidence suggests that impaired iron metabolism is an initial cause of neurodegeneration and several common genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative disorders have been proposed as being associated with dysregulated CNS iron homeostasis. This review aims to provide a summary of the molecular mechanisms of brain iron transport. Our discussion is focused on iron transport across endothelial cells of the blood-brain barrier and within the neuro- and glial-vascular units of the brain, with the aim of revealing novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative and CNS disorders.

Langue d'origineEnglish
Pages (de-à)51-64
Nombre de pages14
JournalFuture Medicinal Chemistry
Volume2
Numéro de publication1
DOI
Statut de publicationPublished - janv. 2010
Publié à l'externeOui

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

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