Degradation of <scp>NLRP3</scp> by p62‐dependent‐autophagy improves cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease by maintaining the phagocytic function of microglia

Dongyuan Zhang, Yu Zhang, Jirong Pan, Jingjing Cao, Xiuping Sun, Xianglei Li, Ling Zhang, Chuan Qin

CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics · 2023 · 41 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

P62 recognizes and binds to ubiquitin-modified NLRP3. It plays a vital role in regulating the inflammatory response by participating in ALP-associated NLRP3 protein degradation, which improves cognitive function in AD by reducing the pro-inflammatory status and pyroptosis of microglia, thus maintaining its phagocytic function.

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