Parkinson Hastalığı'nda ⁇ -Synüklein ve DJ-1 arasındaki etkileşim.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders among the elderly. The exact etiology of sporadic PD is still unknown; however, there is general consensus that the accumulation and aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) are among the prominent pathological features. The precise function of α-syn in the healthy human brain is not agreed upon, although it has been reported to play a role in vesicular trafficking and neurotransmitter release. Dutch Juvenile-1 (DJ-1) is a multifunctional protein involved in regulating an array of mechanisms, including oxidative stress, ferroptosis, mitochondrial and dopamine homeostasis. Loss-of-function of DJ-1 was reported to cause familial PD, and oxidative inactivation of DJ-1 has been observed in sporadic cases, suggesting that both genetic and post-translational events converge on common disease pathways. This review proposes that loss of DJ-1 function may elevate intracellular α-syn levels, leading to their aggregation and consequent neurotoxicity. Reports suggest that DJ-1 can inhibit α-syn aggregation, facilitate α-syn clearance via chaperone-mediated autophagy, and act as a deglycase or glyoxalase to neutralize glycated α-syn species. Clinical studies have also reported altered DJ-1 oxidation states in PD patient samples, supporting its potential as a biomarker. By bridging familial and sporadic PD mechanisms, DJ-1 emerges as a compelling therapeutic target with the potential to mitigate α-syn-mediated neurodegeneration across both forms. However, further research is required to fully establish its clinical relevance and translational potential.

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