Neuroprotective gain of Apelin/APJ system

作者：Zhou, Jia-Xiu; Shuai, Nian-Nian; Wang, Bo; Jin, Xin; Kuang, Xin^*; Tian, Shao-Wen^*

来源：Neuropeptides, 2021, 87: 102131.

DOI：10.1016/j.npep.2021.102131

• Apelin
• Neuroprotective properties
• Neurological diseases
• Mechanism

Apelin is an endogenous ligand of G protein-coupled receptor APJ. In recent years, many studies have shown that the apelin/APJ system has neuroprotective properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress, antiapoptosis, and regulating autophagy, blocking excitatory toxicity. Apelin/APJ system has been proven to play a role in various neurological diseases and may be a promising therapeutic target for nervous system diseases. In this paper, the neuroprotective properties of the apelin/APJ system and its role in neurologic disorders are reviewed. Further understanding of the pathophysiological effect and mechanism of the apelin/APJ system in the nervous system will help develop new therapeutic interventions for various neurological diseases.

• 单位
  南方医科大学; 1