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ReviewCNS neuroscience & therapeutics2024

GSK3: A potential target and pending issues for treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Jiahui Zhao, Mengying Wei, Minsong Guo, Mengyao Wang, Hongxia Niu, Tengfei Xu, Yuan Zhou

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Review in CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 50 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

50 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Jiahui ZhaoSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Mengying WeiCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Minsong GuoCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Mengyao WangSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Hongxia NiuSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Tengfei XuCollege of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yuan ZhouSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82204580National Natural Science Foundation of China 82204651Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province LQ23H280011
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK3), consisting of GSK3α and GSK3β subtypes, is a complex protein kinase that regulates numerous substrates. Research has observed increased GSK3 expression in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and models. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder with diverse pathogenesis and notable cognitive impairments, characterized by Aβ aggregation and excessive tau phosphorylation. This article provides an overview of GSK3's structure and regulation, extensively analyzing its relationship with AD factors. GSK3 overactivation disrupts neural growth, development, and function. It directly promotes tau phosphorylation, regulates amyloid precursor protein (APP) cleavage, leading to Aβ formation, and directly or indirectly triggers neuroinflammation and oxidative damage. We also summarize preclinical research highlighting the inhibition of GSK3 activity as a primary therapeutic approach for AD. Finally, pending issues like the lack of highly specific and affinity-driven GSK3 inhibitors, are raised and expected to be addressed in future research. In conclusion, GSK3 represents a target in AD treatment, filled with hope, challenges, opportunities, and obstacles.

Indexed as

Alzheimer DiseaseGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3Amyloid beta-Protein PrecursorAnimalsGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3 betaGlycogen Synthase KinasesHumanstau ProteinsAmyloid beta-Protein PrecursorGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 betaGlycogen Synthase KinasesGSK3A protein, humanGSK3B protein, humantau ProteinsAlzheimer's diseaseglycogen synthase kinase‐3targeted drugtherapeutic target

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PMID38946682
PMCPMC11215492

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