Gut health, Neurodegenerative disorders, Mitochondria, Immunity, DAMPs, miRNAs, ccf-mtDNA
Impact of miRNAs and ccf-mtDNA in neurodegenerative diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases
Discovery of Novel Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnosis
This line of research focuses on understanding how microRNAs (miRNAs) and circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (ccf-mtDNA) regulate gene expression and serve as signaling molecules along the gut-brain axis, influencing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. By examining specific miRNAs involved in gut microbiota communication and neuroinflammation, alongside the role of ccf-mtDA in immune responses and gut-brain signaling, we will uncover novel molecular mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets to mitigate neuronal degeneration and develop innovative treatments for these conditions.
This research line will focus on identifying specific microRNAs (miRNAs) and circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA (ccf-mtDA) as potential biomarkers for early detection and progression monitoring of gut-brain axis dysfunction in both neurodegenerative (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) and gut inflammatory diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). By profiling miRNA and ccf-mtDA expression in patients and animal models, we seek to identify specific molecular signatures linked to disease onset and progression. The ultimate goal is to develop non-invasive biomarkers that enable early detection, more accurate disease staging, and personalized therapeutic strategies, potentially revolutionizing how neurodegenerative disorders are diagnosed and monitored.
Our research strategy includes various experimental models (human samples, cell lines, primary cultures, and animal experimentation) as well as diverse techniques, including cellular function analysis, bioenergetics and dynamics (e.g., Seahorse), microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular biology.
Information about journal articles, updated at 20-10-2024, from platform CIÊNCIAVITAE.
Neuronal control of microglia through the mitochondria
Pereira-Santos, A.R.; Candeias, Emanuel; Magalhães, J.D.; Empadinhas, Nuno; Esteves, A. Raquel; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2024. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease. 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167167 . 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167167 . Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease
Nocardia cyriacigeorgica Elicits Gut Disturbances in a Leaky Gut Model of Colitis, but Not the Harmful Cascade Leading to Gut-First Parkinson’s Disease
Magalhães, João Duarte; Candeias, Emanuel; Melo-Marques, Inês; Abreu, António E.; Pereira-Santos, Ana Raquel; Esteves, Ana Raquel; Cardoso, Sandra Morais; Empadinhas, Nuno, 2024. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 6. 25. 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms25063423 . 10.3390/ijms25063423 . International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Intestinal infection triggers mitochondria-mediated a-synuclein pathology: relevance to Parkinson’s disease
D. Magalhães, João; Candeias, Emanuel; Melo-Marques, Inês; Silva, Diana F.; Esteves, A. Raquel; Empadinhas, Nuno; Cardoso, Sandra Morais, 2023. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 6. 80. 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00018-023-04819-3 . 10.1007/s00018-023-04819-3 . Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
LPS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction regulates innate immunity activation and a-synuclein oligomerization in Parkinson's disease
Esteves, A. Raquel; Silva, Diana F.; Banha, Diogo; Candeias, Emanuel; Guedes, Beatriz; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2023. Redox Biology. 63. 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2023.102714 . 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102714 . Redox Biology
The Impact of microRNAs on Mitochondrial Function and Immunity: Relevance to Parkinson's Disease
Guedes, Beatriz F. S.; Cardoso, Sandra Morais; Esteves, Ana Raquel, 2023. Biomedicines. 5. 11. 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11051349 . 10.3390/biomedicines11051349 . Biomedicines
The Role of Bacteria–Mitochondria Communication in the Activation of Neuronal Innate Immunity: Implications to Parkinson’s Disease
Magalhães, João D.; Esteves, Ana Raquel; Candeias, Emanuel; Silva, Diana F.; Empadinhas, Nuno; Cardoso, Sandra Morais, 2023. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 5. 24. 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms24054339 . 10.3390/ijms24054339 . International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Parkinson's Disease: A Multisystem Disorder
Costa, Helena Nunes; Esteves, Ana Raquel; Empadinhas, Nuno; Cardoso, Sandra Morais, 2022. Neuroscience Bulletin. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12264-022-00934-6 . 10.1007/s12264-022-00934-6 . Neuroscience Bulletin
Neurodegenerative Microbially-Shaped Diseases: Oxidative Stress Meets Neuroinflammation
Silva, Diana Filipa; Empadinhas, Nuno; Cardoso, Sandra Morais; Esteves, Ana Raquel, 2022. Antioxidants. 11. 11. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox11112141 . 10.3390/antiox11112141 . Antioxidants
Footprints of a microbial toxin from the gut microbiome to mesencephalic mitochondria
Esteves, A Raquel; Munoz-Pinto, Mário F; Nunes-Costa, Daniela; Candeias, Emanuel; Silva, Diana F; Magalhães, João D; Pereira-Santos, A Raquel; et al, 2021. Gut. gutjnl - 2021. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2021-326023 . 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-326023 . Gut
THE MITORIBOSOME: A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION TOWARD PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Gonçalves, A Mafalda; Pereira-Santos, A Raquel; Esteves, A. Raquel; Cardoso, Sandra Morais; Empadinhas, Nuno, 2020. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ars.2019.7997 . 10.1089/ars.2019.7997 . published Antioxidants & Redox Signaling
Microbial BMAA elicits mitochondrial dysfunction, innate immunity activation, and Alzheimer’s disease features in cortical neurons
Silva, Diana F.; Candeias, Emanuel; Esteves, A. Raquel; Magalhães, João D.; Ferreira, I. Luísa; Nunes-Costa, Daniela; Rego, A. Cristina; Empadinhas, Nuno; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2020. Journal of Neuroinflammation. 1. 17. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12974-020-02004-y . 10.1186/s12974-020-02004-y . Journal of Neuroinflammation
Differential protein expression in diverse brain areas of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease patients
Esteves, A. R.; Cardoso, S. M., 2020. Scientific Reports. 1. 10. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70174-z . 10.1038/s41598-020-70174-z . accepted Scientific Reports
Acetylation as a major determinant to microtubule-dependent autophagy: Relevance to Alzheimer's and Parkinson disease pathology
Esteves, Ana; Andreia Palma; Rui Gomes; Daniel Santos; Diana Silva; Sandra Morais Cardoso, 2019. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease. 2019. published Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease
The Role of Beclin-1 Acetylation on Autophagic Flux in Alzheimer’s Disease
Esteves, A. Raquel; Filipe, Filipa; Magalhães, João D.; Silva, Diana F.; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2019. Molecular Neurobiology. 5654 - 5670. 8. 56. 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12035-019-1483-8 . 10.1007/s12035-019-1483-8 . Molecular Neurobiology
Hydroxypyridinone-benzofuran hybrids with potential protective roles for Alzheimer´s disease therapy
Hiremathad, Asha; Chand, Karam; Tolayan, Lori; Rajeshwari; Keri, Rangappa S.; Esteves, A. Raquel; Cardoso, Sandra M.; Chaves, Sílvia; Santos, M. Amélia, 2018. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 82 - 96. 179. 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2017.11.015 . 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2017.11.015 . Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
Novel Tacrine-Hydroxyphenylbenzimidazole hybrids as potential multitarget drug candidates for Alzheimer's disease
Hiremathad, Asha; Keri, Rangappa S.; Esteves, A. Raquel; Cardoso, Sandra M.; Chaves, Sílvia; Santos, M. Amélia, 2018. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 255 - 267. 148. 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.02.023 . 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.02.023 . European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Mitochondrial Metabolism Regulates Microtubule Acetylome and Autophagy Trough Sirtuin-2: Impact for Parkinson’s Disease
Esteves, Ana R.; Arduíno, Daniela M.; Silva, Diana F.; Viana, Sofia D.; Pereira, Frederico C.; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2017. Molecular Neurobiology. 1440 - 1462. 2. 55. 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12035-017-0420-y . 10.1007/s12035-017-0420-y . Molecular Neurobiology
Mitochondrial Metabolism Power SIRT2-Dependent Deficient Traffic Causing Alzheimer’s-Disease Related Pathology
Silva, D. F.; Esteves, A. R.; Oliveira, C. R.; Cardoso, S. M., 2016. Molecular Neurobiology. 4021 - 4040. 6. 54. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12035-016-9951-x . 10.1007/s12035-016-9951-x . Molecular Neurobiology
LRRK2 at the Crossroad Between Autophagy and Microtubule Trafficking
Esteves, A. Raquel; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2016. The Neuroscientist. 16 - 26. 1. 23. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073858415616558 . 10.1177/1073858415616558 . The Neuroscientist
LRRK2 a pivotal player in mitochondrial dynamics and lysosomal clustering: highlights to sporadic Parkinson’s disease
Ana Raquel Fernandes Esteves, 2015. Therapeutic Targets for Neurological Diseases. 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.14800/ttnd.629 . 10.14800/ttnd.629 . published Therapeutic Targets for Neurological Diseases
The rescue of microtubule-dependent traffic recovers mitochondrial function in Parkinson's disease
Esteves, A.R.; Gozes, I.; Cardoso, S.M., 2014. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease. 7 - 21. 1. 1842. 2014. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84887706170&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.bbadis.2013.10.003 . Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease
The Impact of Mitochondrial Fusion and Fission Modulation in Sporadic Parkinson’s Disease
Santos, Daniel; Esteves, A. Raquel; Silva, Diana F.; Januário, Cristina; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2014. Molecular Neurobiology. 573 - 586. 1. 52. 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12035-014-8893-4 . 10.1007/s12035-014-8893-4 . Molecular Neurobiology
The Upshot of LRRK2 Inhibition to Parkinson’s Disease Paradigm
Esteves, A. R.; G-Fernandes, M.; Santos, D.; Januário, C.; Cardoso, S. M., 2014. Molecular Neurobiology. 1804 - 1820. 3. 52. 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12035-014-8980-6 . 10.1007/s12035-014-8980-6 . Molecular Neurobiology
LRRK2, a puzzling protein: Insights into Parkinson's disease pathogenesis
Esteves, A. Raquel; Swerdlow, Russell H.; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2014. Experimental Neurology. 206 - 216. 261. 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2014.05.025 . 10.1016/j.expneurol.2014.05.025 . Experimental Neurology
Mitochondria drive autophagy pathology via microtubule disassembly: A new hypothesis for Parkinson disease
Arduíno, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2013. Autophagy. 112 - 114. 1. 9. 2013. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84872195238&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.4161/auto.22443 . Autophagy
Prodromal metabolic phenotype in MCI cybrids: Implications for Alzheimer's disease
Silva, D.F.; Santana, I.; Esteves, A.R.; Baldeiras, I.; Arduino, D.M.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2013. Current Alzheimer Research. 180 - 190. 2. 10. 2013. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875000768&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.2174/1567205011310020008 . Current Alzheimer Research
Design, synthesis and neuroprotective evaluation of novel tacrine-benzothiazole hybrids as multi-targeted compounds against Alzheimer's disease
Keri, R.S.; Quintanova, C.; Marques, S.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Cardoso, S.M.; Santos, M.A., 2013. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 4559 - 4569. 15. 21. 2013. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84879689184&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.bmc.2013.05.028 . Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
Ubiquitin proteasome system in Parkinson's disease: A keeper or a witness?
Martins-Branco, D.; Esteves, A.R.; Santos, D.; Arduino, D.M.; Swerdlow, R.H.; Oliveira, C.R.; Januario, C.; Cardoso, S.M., 2012. Experimental Neurology. 89 - 99. 2. 238. 2012. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84866521159&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.expneurol.2012.08.008 . Experimental Neurology
Mitochondrial metabolic control of microtubule dynamics impairs the autophagic pathway in Parkinson's disease
Cardoso, S.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Arduno, D.M., 2012. Neurodegenerative Diseases. 38 - 40. 1-4. 10. 2012. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84860223145&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1159/000332601 . Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mitochondrial metabolism in Parkinson's disease impairs quality control autophagy by hampering microtubule-dependent traffic
Arduíno, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Cortes, L.; Silva, D.F.; Patel, B.; Grazina, M.; Swerdlow, R.H.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2012. Human Molecular Genetics. 4680 - 4702. 21. 21. 2012. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84867828156&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1093/hmg/dds309 . Human Molecular Genetics
Amyloid-ß-induced mitochondrial dysfunction impairs the autophagic lysosomal pathway in a tubulin dependent pathway
Silva, D.F.F.; Esteves, A.R.; Arduino, D.M.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2011. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 565 - 581. 3. 26. 2011. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80053559887&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.3233/JAD-2011-110423 . Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Mitochondrial dysfunction: The road to alpha-synuclein oligomerization in PD
Cardoso, S.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Arduíno, D.M.; Silva, D.F.F.; Oliveira, C.R., 2011. Parkinson's Disease. 2011. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952169319&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.4061/2011/693761 . Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic intervention at cellular quality control systems in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Arduino, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Silva, D.F.F.; Martins-Branco, D.; Santos, D.; Pimentel, D.F.G.; Cardoso, S.M., 2011. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 3446 - 3459. 31. 17. 2011. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80055080733&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.2174/138161211798072481 . Current Pharmaceutical Design
Mitochondria: The common upstream driver of amyloid-ß and tau pathology in Alzheimers disease
Silva, D.F.F.; Esteves, A.R.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2011. Current Alzheimer Research. 563 - 572. 5. 8. 2011. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79959926983&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.2174/156720511796391872 . Current Alzheimer Research
Mitochondrial fusion/fission, transport and autophagy in Parkinson's disease: When mitochondria get nasty
Arduíno, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2011. Parkinson's Disease. 2011. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79953286639&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.4061/2011/767230 . Parkinson's Disease
Polymorphic Variation in Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit Genes
Lu, Jianghua; Wang, Kaixuan; Rodova, Mariana; Esteves, Raquel; Berry, Diana; E, Lezi; Crafter, Adam; et al, 2010. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 141 - 154. 1. 21. 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/jad-2010-100123 . 10.3233/jad-2010-100123 . Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Cross-talk between mitochondria and proteasome in Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis
Branco, Diogo Martins, 2010. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2010.00017 . 10.3389/fnagi.2010.00017 . Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Mitochondrial control of autophagic lysosomal pathway in Alzheimer's disease
Cardoso, S.M.; Pereira, C.F.; Moreira, P.I.; Arduino, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Oliveira, C.R., 2010. Experimental Neurology. 294 - 298. 2. 223. 2010. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77952549554&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.expneurol.2009.06.008 . Experimental Neurology
Dysfunctional mitochondria uphold calpain activation: Contribution to Parkinson's disease pathology
Esteves, A.R.; Arduíno, D.M.; Swerdlow, R.H.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2010. Neurobiology of Disease. 723 - 730. 3. 37. 2010. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-75949120541&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.nbd.2009.12.011 . Neurobiology of Disease
Mitochondrial respiration and respiration-associated proteins in cell lines created through Parkinson's subject mitochondrial transfer
Esteves, A.R.; Lu, J.; Rodova, M.; Onyango, I.; Lezi, E.; Dubinsky, R.; Lyons, K.E.; et al, 2010. Journal of Neurochemistry. 674 - 682. 3. 113. 2010. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77950661030&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2010.06631.x . Journal of Neurochemistry
Mitochondrial metabolism modulation: A new therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease
Arduíno, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2010. CNS and Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets. 105 - 119. 1. 9. 2010. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77949908141&partnerID=MN8TOARS . CNS and Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets
Microtubule depolymerization potentiates alpha-synuclein oligomerization
Esteves, A. Raquel, 2010. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 1. 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/neuro.24.005.2009 . 10.3389/neuro.24.005.2009 . Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Polymorphic variation in cytochrome oxidase subunit genes
Lu, J.; Wang, K.; Rodova, M.; Esteves, R.; Berry, D.; Lezi, E.L.; Crafter, A.; et al, 2010. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 141 - 154. 1. 21. 2010. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77954963850&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.3233/JAD-2010-100123 . Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Oxidative stress involvement in a-synuclein oligomerization in Parkinson's disease cybrids
Esteves, A.R.; Arduíno, D.M.; Swerdlow, R.H.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2009. Antioxidants and Redox Signaling. 439 - 448. 3. 11. 2009. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-58849086657&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1089/ars.2008.2247 . Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
ER-mediated stress induces mitochondrial-dependent caspases activation in NT2 neuron-like cells
Arduíno, D.M.; Raquel Esteves, A.; Filipa Domingues, A.; Pereira, C.M.F.; Cardoso, S.M.; Oliveira, C.R., 2009. BMB Reports. 719 - 724. 11. 42. 2009. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-73449102905&partnerID=MN8TOARS . BMB Reports
Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria interplay mediates apoptotic cell death: Relevance to Parkinson's disease
Arduíno, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Cardoso, S.M.; Oliveira, C.R., 2009. Neurochemistry International. 341 - 348. 5. 55. 2009. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-67649342203&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.neuint.2009.04.004 . Neurochemistry International
Calpain-mediated MPP+ toxicity in mitochondrial DNA depleted cells
Domingues, A.F.; Esteves, A.R.F.; Swerdlow, R.H.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2008. Neurotoxicity Research. 31 - 38. 1. 13. 2008. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-44649157955&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1007/BF03033365 . Neurotoxicity Research
Mitochondria and ubiquitin-proteasomal system interplay: Relevance to Parkinson's disease
Domingues, A.F.; Arduíno, D.M.; Esteves, A.R.; Swerdlow, R.H.; Oliveira, C.R.; Cardoso, S.M., 2008. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 820 - 825. 6. 45. 2008. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-54949100005&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2008.06.007 . Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Mitochondrial function in Parkinson’s disease cybrids containing an nt2 neuron-like nuclear background
Esteves, A. Raquel F.; Domingues, A. Filipa; Ferreira, I. Luísa; Januário, Cristina; Swerdlow, Russell H.; Oliveira, Catarina R.; Cardoso, Sandra M., 2008. Mitochondrion. 219 - 228. 3. 8. 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mito.2008.03.004 . 10.1016/j.mito.2008.03.004 . Mitochondrion
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