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ArticleAlzheimer's research & therapy2025

A novel miR-4536-3p inhibition ameliorates Alzheimer's disease by reducing Aβ accumulation and tau phosphorylation.

Jiyun Choi, Dohee Kim, Haewon Jeong, Jinsu Hwang, Mahesh Ramalingam, Sujin Han, Hyong-Ho Cho, Byeong C Kim, Han-Seong Jeong, Sujeong Jang

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Jiyun ChoiDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea.
Dohee KimDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea.
Haewon JeongDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea.
Jinsu HwangDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea.
Mahesh RamalingamDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea.
Sujin HanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea.
Hyong-Ho ChoDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea.
Byeong C KimDepartment of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea.
Han-Seong JeongDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea. jhsjeong@hanmail.net.
Sujeong JangDepartment of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Jeollanamdo, 58128, Republic of Korea. sujeong.jjang@gmail.com.

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Korea Health Industry Development Institute RS-2020-KH088567
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by cognitive decline, amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation, and tau hyperphosphorylation. Effective therapies remain limited; therefore, recent studies have explored microRNAs as potential therapeutic targets.

methodsmiR-4536-3p inhibition was investigated using in vitro (SH-SY5Y cells) and in vivo (5xFAD mouse) AD models. Apoptosis, neuronal markers, and signaling pathways were assessed through functional assays. Cognitive effects were evaluated via the Morris water maze.

resultsmiR-4536-3p inhibition increased an expression of Drebrin1 (DBN1), a key regulator of synaptic plasticity, but it reduced Aβ deposition, tau phosphorylation, and apoptosis. The treatment improved neuronal marker levels and significantly enhanced the spatial learning and memory of 5xFAD mice. Mechanistically, miR-4536-3p inhibition activated the PI3K/Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway, suppressing apoptosis and mitigating AD pathology.

conclusionmiR-4536-3p inhibition offers a promising therapeutic strategy for AD by restoring the DBN1 expression, reducing neurodegeneration, and improving cognitive outcomes through PI3K/Akt pathway modulation.

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Alzheimer DiseaseAmyloid beta-PeptidesMicroRNAstau ProteinsAnimalsApoptosisDisease Models, AnimalHumansMaleMaze LearningMiceMice, TransgenicNeuropeptidesPhosphorylationSignal TransductionAmyloid beta-PeptidesdrebrinsMicroRNAsNeuropeptidestau ProteinsAlzheimer’s diseaseDrebrin 1MicroRNAsmiR-4536-3p

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PMID40796907
PMCPMC12341098

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