ReviewFrontiers in neuroscience2025
Exploring novel roles of lipid droplets and lipid metabolism in regulating inflammation and blood-brain barrier function in neurological diseases.
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- Neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and biomarker evidence.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026Pooled it
- From astrocyte cholesterol synthesis to synaptic dysfunction: mechanisms of neuron-glia lipid coupling.Molecular biology reports · 2026Review
- Microglial Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Storm Center of Post-Stroke Neuroinflammation.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2026Review
- PRDX2 Mediates the Neuroprotective Role of Umbilical Cord Blood Exosomes via the CYP2J2/8,9-EET Pathway in Models of Parkinson's Disease.Molecular neurobiology · 2026Article
- Lipidomic signatures associated with cognitive impairment in type 1 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study integrating clinical serum and mouse hippocampus.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Article
- Hyodeoxycholic acid attenuates atherosclerosis by antagonizing FXR and modulating the PD-1/mTORC1 signaling axis.Redox biology · 2026Article
- Simvastatin Ameliorates Lipid Metabolism-Mediated Endothelial Inflammation and Tight Junction Impairment in Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion.Neuromolecular medicine · 2026Article
- Beyond BMI: independent and opposing effects of overweight and obesity and triglycerides on 90-day functional outcomes after acute ischemic stroke.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
- Lipid dysregulation as a convergent pathway linking environmental exposures to stroke.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Review
- Nutrients and bioactive compounds as modifiers of neurodegenerative trajectories: molecular mechanisms, translational barriers, and precision nutrition.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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Abstract
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a critical structure that maintains the brain's homeostasis by regulating the transport of molecules and protecting it from harmful substances. However, in neurological diseases such as ischemic stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis, the integrity and function of the BBB can be significantly compromised. In these conditions, BBB disruption leads to increased permeability, which facilitates neuroinflammation, exacerbates neuronal damage, and accelerates disease progression. Recent research has highlighted the potential of lipid-based carriers, including liposomes and lipid droplets (LDs), in modulating the BBB's integrity and function in various neurological diseases. Liposomes, with their ability to cross the BBB via mechanisms such as receptor-mediated transcytosis and carrier-mediated transport, are emerging as promising vehicles for the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to the brain. These properties allow liposomes to effectively reduce infarct size and promote neuroprotection in ischemic stroke, as well as deliver drugs in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, LDs-dynamic regulators of lipid metabolism and cellular energy-play an essential role in maintaining cellular homeostasis, particularly during periods of stress when BBB function is compromised. These LDs help sustain cellular energy needs and modulate inflammatory responses, which are key factors in maintaining BBB integrity. Surface modifications of liposomes can further enhance their targeting efficiency, enabling them to selectively bind to specific brain cell types, including neurons, astrocytes, and microglia. This customization improves the precision of therapeutic delivery and supports the development of more tailored treatments. However, challenges such as immune responses, rapid clearance, and complement activation-related toxicity continue to hinder the broader application of liposomes and LDs in clinical settings. This review will focus on the roles of liposomes and LDs in regulating BBB integrity across a range of neurological diseases, discussing their potential for targeted drug delivery, neuroprotection, and the modulation of neuroinflammation. Additionally, we will explore the strategies being developed to address the limitations that currently restrict their clinical use.
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