👤 Sergey N Illarioshkin

Astroglia, often called as astrocytes, play a crucial role in protecting neurons and preserved the neurophysiological functions. Astrocytes' dysfunction contributes to numerous neurological disorders. Astrocytes are involved in the regulation of oxidative stress and inflammatory process within Central nervous system. Developments in specific transcriptomic and genomics have initiated the discovery of new mechanisms governing astrocyte during oxidative and inflammatory process. Despite the advancements in existing diagnostic and therapeutic methods like targeted ultrasound and NPs mediated administration, these methods still pose risks and have drawbacks. Aptamers, artificial single stranded oligonucleotides have the ability to specific target cells and exhibit strong binding affinity and enhance the administration of therapeutic agents. Research over the last few years has demonstrated that the ability to target specific molecules/intermediates such as reactive oxygen species, interleukins, tumor necrotic factor, vascular endothelial growth factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and penetrate the blood brain barrier makes aptamers ideal candidates for addressing the oxidative and inflammatory intermediaries within astrocytes. Present review explores the emerging applications of aptamers in cytoprotection specially focus on their potential to combat oxidative stress and inflammation in astrocytes. We also discuss the capability of aptamers as cell specific molecular probes for advancing tailored diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Present article also addresses future directions and significant issues. Show less

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