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ReviewNeurochemical research2025

Targeting Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation and Autophagy in Alzheimer's Disease: Insights into Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential.

Xiaopeng Li, Yan Liu, Hong Hu, Shenghong Li

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Review in Neurochemical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Xiaopeng LiState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, the Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Yan LiuState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, the Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
Hong HuState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, the Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China. huhong@cdutcm.edu.cn.
Shenghong LiState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, the Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China. shli@mail.kib.ac.cn.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022MD723713National Natural Science Foundation of China 82404605National Natural Science Foundation of China U23A20510National Natural Science Foundation of China U24A20806National Postdoctoral Program For Innovative Talents BX20220048
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the leading cause of dementia, marked by cognitive decline and memory loss. Its multifactorial etiology involves genetic, environmental, and cellular factors, with key pathological features including amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and tau tangles. Recent studies have highlighted the roles of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and autophagy in AD onset and progression. LLPS, an emerging biophysical phenomenon, facilitates protein aggregation and may contribute to early disease stages. Dysregulated autophagy results in the accumulation of toxic proteins, such as Aβ and tau, exacerbating neurodegeneration. This review explores the interplay between LLPS and autophagy in AD, a relationship often overlooked in the literature. It examines their biological mechanisms, synergistic effects on AD pathology, and potential therapeutic strategies. Additionally, we discuss the therapeutic potential of both natural and non-natural compounds in modulating LLPS and autophagy. While compounds like curcumin show promise, a comprehensive framework for their targeted use remains under development. This review provides theoretical support for the advancement of more precise AD therapies.

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Alzheimer DiseaseAutophagyAmyloid beta-PeptidesAnimalsHumansPhase Separationtau ProteinsAmyloid beta-Peptidestau ProteinsAlzheimer's diseaseAmyloid-betaAutophagyLiquid-liquid phase separationTau aggregation

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