Alzheimer’s disease involves the progressive degeneration of the brain, severely impacting mental faculties.[16] Since the Ca2+ hypothesis of Alzheimer’s was proposed in 1994, several studies have shown that disruptions in Ca2+ signaling are the primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Familial Alzheimer’s disease has been strongly linked to mutations in the presenilin 1 (PS1), presenilin 2 (PS2), and amyloid precursor protein (APP) genes. All of the mutated forms of these genes observed to date have been found to cause abnormal Ca2+ signaling in the ER. Mutations in PS1 have been shown to increase IP3-mediated Ca2+ release from the ER in several animal models. Calcium channel blockers have been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease with some success, and the use of lithium to decrease IP3 turnover has also been suggested as a possible method of treatment.[17][18]
Once active, VPS34 phosphorylates the lipidphosphatidylinositol to generate phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PtdIns(3)P) on the surface of the phagophore. The generated PtdIns(3)P is used as a docking point for proteins harboring a PtdIns(3)P binding motif. WIPI2, a PtdIns(3)P binding protein of the WIPI (WD-repeat protein interacting with phosphoinositides) protein family, was recently shown to physically bind Atg16L1.[60] Atg16L1 is a member of an E3-like protein complex involved in one of two ubiquitin-like conjugation systems essential for autophagosome formation. The FIP200 cis-Golgi-derived membranes fuse with ATG16L1-positive endosomal membranes to form the prophagophore termed HyPAS (hybrid pre-autophagosomal structure).[61] ATG16L1 binding to WIPI2[62] mediates ATG16L1’s activity. This leads to downstream conversion of prophagophore into ATG8-positive phagophore[61] via a ubiquitin-like conjugation system.
Okay, IP3 is common (and used in intracellular pathways). IP6 doesn’t seem to be common. It’s the number of phosphate groups attached strong text
PTEN acts as a tumor suppressor gene through the action of its phosphatase protein product. This phosphatase is involved in the regulation of the cell cycle, preventing cells from growing and dividing too rapidly.[8] It is a target of many anticancer drugs.
Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D1 (GPLD1) hydrolyzes inositol phosphate linkages in proteins anchored to the cell membrane. Mice overexpressing GPLD1 show enhanced neurogenesis and cognition
The findings and insights from the people contributing to Rapamycin News are astounding. The contributors have greatly influenced the supplements and dosages that I take to stay healthy and hopefully extend my lifespan.
“Everything old is new again”
I notice daily clickbait articles and ads on my phone and computer.
Inositol was a minor fad way back in the days when I was following Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw.
In any case, I remember taking inositol for quite some time. As with many of my supplements back then, I discontinued it because I felt no subjective results.
From the article, it is obvious that I was taking too low of a dose.
Maybe it’s time to revisit it.
This time I will take 4 grams daily for a while and monitor my glucose levels.
I think that inositol might be a good supplement for older people who gradually become more insulin-resistant
From other articles I have read this morning it may also have mental health benefits and may be a treatment for ADHD. Some forms of inositol may have anti-cancer properties.
@desertshores Huberman recommended myo inositol a few years ago. I took it for a while when I listened to him. I never noticed anything but I am thinking about starting again based on the paper.
Yes, i have been taking this since huberman mentioned it for sleep. It’s had zero effect on my sleep but I’ve been continuing to take it only because I have a ginormous bottle of it. I was so excited to finish it and never see it again, but now I may think differently.
The patient was offered systemic therapy with both immunotherapy and targeted therapy but he declined both and instead elected to pursue the combination vitamin IP6+inositol (800 mg/220 mg), five tablets in the morning and five in the evening daily.
The patient went into complete clinical and radiological remission after being on the vitamin combination for 2 years (Fig. 2). Three years after relapse, the patient remains in complete remission and
continues to take IP6+inositol daily
I do think that 4 grams daily of inositol has lowered my fasting blood sugar by about 2 points. I have some blood work coming up very soon so I will see if it shows up on my A1C.
