Protein Serine/Threonine Kinases in Neurodegenerative Disorders discusses protein kinase inhibitors and their potential role in modulating and treating neurodegenerative diseases. The book introduces protein kinases and inhibitors and includes detailed discussions on different types of kinases, including protein kinase C (PKC), AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), death-associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK1), cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), glycogen synthase kinases (GSKs), Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK), microtubule affinity regulating kinases (MARKs), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1), and dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase (DYRK), and their roles in neurodegenerative disease, potential inhibitors, and therapeutic mechanisms.
This book features 23 chapters written by renowned experts in the field of kinases. It explores novel targets modulated by protein kinases, including noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) activated by tyrosine receptor kinases, and their roles in neurodegeneration. It also discusses the nexus between glycogen synthase kinases (GSKs) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and their role of metabolic regulation in neurodegeneration. The modulatory effects of protein kinase B (PKB/AKT) pathways in various neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease, are also examined. This book sheds light on bioactive compounds from natural products that target kinases and explains the role of different kinases in various pathogenic pathways and mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration, including regulated cell death, autophagy, synaptic dysfunction, and neuroinflammation.
El-Khatib, Aiman Saad: -
Aiman Saad El-Khatib, Ph.D. is a Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University since May 2002. He is a former vice president of Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA). He held several leadership positions in Cairo University, including Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, Vice Dean for Education and Students Affairs, as well as Vice Dean for Community Service and Environment Development. Additionally, he held the post of Assistant Minister of Health and Population for Pharmaceutical Affairs. His primary research area of interest is the investigation of the pharmacological properties of various drugs, including natural products on the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. He published numerous articles in international journals. His awards include Cairo University Scientific Research Fosterage in the field of Theoretical and Applied Biological Sciences in 2004 and Silver and Gold Medal of Merit from the Egyptian Syndicate of Pharmacists in 2004 and 2005.
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Mansour, Heba Mohamed: -
Heba Mohamed Mansour, Ph.D. is currently the Manager of the Innovative Products' Technical Evaluation Unit at the Central Administration of Biological, Innovative Products, and Clinical Studies (Bio-Inn) at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA). She is a topic leader in the ICH working group (EWG S13), specializing in non-clinical safety assessments of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics (ONTs). Heba received a PhD degree in pharmacology and toxicology from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University in 2024. She also received a diploma in environmental health from Ajloun University, Jordan. Her expertise encompasses a profound understanding of diverse cell death modalities in neurodegeneration and the exploration of potential drug repositioning strategies involving anti-cancer kinase inhibitors for neurodegenerative disorders. Her contributions extend to numerous research articles, prestigious international journal publications, book chapters, books, and comprehensive review articles, solidifying her interest in the field.
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