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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Repulsive Guidance Molecule-A as a Therapeutic Target Across Neurological Disorders: An Update.

Vasilis-Spyridon Tseriotis, Andreas Liampas, Irene Zacharo Lazaridou, Sofia Karachrysafi, George D Vavougios, Georgios M Hadjigeorgiou, Theodora Papamitsou, Dimitrios Kouvelas, Marianthi Arnaoutoglou, Chryssa Pourzitaki and 1 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Vasilis-Spyridon TseriotisDepartment of Neurology, Agios Pavlos General Hospital of Thessaloniki, 55134 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5651-7082
Andreas LiampasDepartment of Neurology, Nicosia General Hospital, Strovolos, 2031 Nicosia, Cyprus.ORCID 0000-0002-9572-2369
Irene Zacharo LazaridouDepartment of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-4385-851X
Sofia KarachrysafiResearch Team "Histologistas", Interinstitutional Postgraduate Program "Health and Environmental Factors", Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-6309-8410
George D VavougiosDepartment of Neurology, Nicosia General Hospital, Strovolos, 2031 Nicosia, Cyprus.
Georgios M HadjigeorgiouDepartment of Neurology, Nicosia General Hospital, Strovolos, 2031 Nicosia, Cyprus.ORCID 0000-0001-5386-4273
Theodora PapamitsouResearch Team "Histologistas", Interinstitutional Postgraduate Program "Health and Environmental Factors", Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-0709-5407
Dimitrios KouvelasLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Marianthi ArnaoutoglouFirst Department of Neurology, AHEPA General Hospital of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Chryssa PourzitakiLaboratory of Clinical Pharmacology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-3781-9680
Theodoros MavridisDepartment of Neurology, Tallaght University Hospital (TUH)/The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH), D24 NR0A Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-5952-5106

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Repulsive guidance molecule-a (RGMa) has emerged as a significant therapeutic target in a variety of neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases and acute conditions. This review comprehensively examines the multifaceted role of RGMa in central nervous system (CNS) pathologies such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, spinal cord injury, stroke, vascular dementia, auditory neuropathy, and epilepsy. The mechanisms through which RGMa contributes to neuroinflammation, neuronal degeneration, and impaired axonal regeneration are herein discussed. Evidence from preclinical studies associate RGMa overexpression with negative outcomes, such as increased neuroinflammation and synaptic loss, while RGMa inhibition, particularly the use of agents like elezanumab, has shown promise in enhancing neuronal survival and functional recovery. RGMa's responses concerning immunomodulation and neurogenesis highlight its potential as a therapeutic avenue. We emphasize RGMa's critical role in CNS pathology and its potential to pave the way for innovative treatment strategies in neurological disorders. While preclinical findings are encouraging so far, further clinical trials are needed to validate the safety and efficacy of RGMa-targeted therapies.

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GPI-Linked ProteinsNerve Tissue ProteinsNervous System DiseasesAnimalsHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyNeurodegenerative DiseasesGPI-Linked ProteinsNerve Tissue ProteinsRGMA protein, humanamyotrophic lateral sclerosisauditory neuropathyepilepsymultiple sclerosisneuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderrepulsive guidance molecule-aspinal cord injurystroke

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PMCPMC11989242

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