Cdk5: A main culprit in neurodegeneration

Int J Neurosci. 2019 Dec;129(12):1192-1197. doi: 10.1080/00207454.2019.1645142. Epub 2019 Sep 13.

Abstract

Objectives: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer Diseases (AD), Parkinson Diseases (PD) are a huge public health problem. The elucidation of their pathophysiological mechanism is one of our greatest challenges. Hyperactive immune system contributes to the pathophysiology of neurological disorders. Methods: In this review article, we have highlighted the neurodegenerative role of CDK5 and its involvement in Amyloid precursor pathway via Beta secretase enzyme. Results:All the landmark research reports for CDK5 were considered for this review and its involvement in disrupted autophagy and hyper immune response is the key cause for neurodegeneration. Conclusion: In conclusion, the present review focus on the pathways associated with Cdk5 and its role in causing neurodegeneration.

Keywords: Alzheimer Disease; Autophagy; Cdk5; Innate immunity; Neurodegeneration.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases / metabolism
  • Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor / metabolism
  • Animals
  • Brain / enzymology
  • Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5 / metabolism*
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Humans
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / enzymology*
  • Neurons / enzymology

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
  • Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5
  • CDK5 protein, human
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases