Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, responsible for the onset of several long‐term complications. Recent evidence suggests that cognitive dysfunction represents an emerging complication of DM, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are still obscure. Dopamine (DA), a neurotransmitter essentially known for its relevance in the regulation of behavior and movement, modulates cognitive function, too. Interestingly, alterations of the dopaminergic system have been observed in DM. This review aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the most relevant experimental results assessing DA’s role in cognitive function, highlighting the presence of dopaminergic dysfunction in DM and supporting a role for glucotoxicity in DM‐associated dopaminergic dysfunction and cognitive impairment. Several studies confirm a role for DA in cognition both in animal models and in humans. Similarly, significant alterations of the dopaminergic system have been observed in animal models of experimental diabetes and in diabetic patients, too. Evidence is accumulating that advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and their precursor methylglyoxal (MGO) are associated with cognitive impairment and alterations of the dopaminergic system. Further research is needed to clarify the molecular mechanisms linking DM‐associated dopaminergic dysfunction and cognitive impairment and to assess the deleterious impact of glucotoxicity.

Diabetes and cognitive impairment: A role for glucotoxicity and dopaminergic dysfunction / Pignalosa, F. C.; Desiderio, A.; Mirra, P.; Nigro, C.; Perruolo, G.; Ulianich, L.; Formisano, P.; Beguinot, F.; Miele, C.; Napoli, R.; Fiory, F.. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. - ISSN 1422-0067. - 22:22(2021), p. 12366. [10.3390/ijms222212366]

Diabetes and cognitive impairment: A role for glucotoxicity and dopaminergic dysfunction

Pignalosa F. C.;Desiderio A.;Perruolo G.;Formisano P.;Beguinot F.;Napoli R.;Fiory F.
2021

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, responsible for the onset of several long‐term complications. Recent evidence suggests that cognitive dysfunction represents an emerging complication of DM, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are still obscure. Dopamine (DA), a neurotransmitter essentially known for its relevance in the regulation of behavior and movement, modulates cognitive function, too. Interestingly, alterations of the dopaminergic system have been observed in DM. This review aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the most relevant experimental results assessing DA’s role in cognitive function, highlighting the presence of dopaminergic dysfunction in DM and supporting a role for glucotoxicity in DM‐associated dopaminergic dysfunction and cognitive impairment. Several studies confirm a role for DA in cognition both in animal models and in humans. Similarly, significant alterations of the dopaminergic system have been observed in animal models of experimental diabetes and in diabetic patients, too. Evidence is accumulating that advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and their precursor methylglyoxal (MGO) are associated with cognitive impairment and alterations of the dopaminergic system. Further research is needed to clarify the molecular mechanisms linking DM‐associated dopaminergic dysfunction and cognitive impairment and to assess the deleterious impact of glucotoxicity.
2021
Diabetes and cognitive impairment: A role for glucotoxicity and dopaminergic dysfunction / Pignalosa, F. C.; Desiderio, A.; Mirra, P.; Nigro, C.; Perruolo, G.; Ulianich, L.; Formisano, P.; Beguinot, F.; Miele, C.; Napoli, R.; Fiory, F.. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. - ISSN 1422-0067. - 22:22(2021), p. 12366. [10.3390/ijms222212366]
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