中国神经再生研究(英文版) ›› 2026, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (9): 4148-4156.doi: 10.4103/NRR.NRR-D-25-00368

• 综述:退行性病与再生 • 上一篇    下一篇

电压依赖性阴离子通道 1在神经退行性变中的作用:机制、意义和治疗潜力

  

  • 出版日期:2026-09-15 发布日期:2026-05-19

Role of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 in neurodegeneration: Mechanisms, implications, and therapeutic potential

Astha Parikh1, Anas Cholavaram1, Ajith Kumar Chitti Babu1, Kanagavel Deepankumar1, *, Murali Vijayan2, *   

  1. 1Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, India; 
    2Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
  • Online:2026-09-15 Published:2026-05-19
  • Contact: Murali Vijayan, PhD, murali.vijayan@ttuhsc.edu; Kanagavel Deepankumar, PhD, deepankumar.k@vit.ac.in.
  • Supported by:
    This work was funded by the American Heart Association (AHA grant, doi: 10.58275/AHA.24CDA1268149.pc.gr.193632), Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC, 1259954) to MV.

摘要: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7426-3415 (Murali Vijayan)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4816-5918 (Kanagavel Deepankumar)

Abstract: Voltage-dependent anion channel 1 is an integral outer membrane protein of the mitochondria that governs apoptosis, enables metabolite exchange, and influences mitochondrial activity. In neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction are frequent features. Voltage-dependent anion channel 1 is a key regulator of these processes. This review described the structure, membrane topology, and physiological function of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 in neurons and glial cells. We emphasize how it affects mitophagy, oxidative damage, and changes in mitochondrial permeability. Special attention is focused on how voltagedependent anion channel 1 interacts with pathogenic proteins that damage mitochondrial integrity and cause neurotoxicity, including mutant huntingtin, phosphorylated tau, α-synuclein, amyloid-beta, and TAR DNA-binding protein 43. Furthermore, the paper examines the function of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 in astrocytic dysfunction and microglial activation, highlighting its impact on neuroinflammation. In a nutshell, we assess treatment strategies that target voltage-dependent anion channel 1, such as VBIT-4, a selective inhibitor of voltagedependent anion channel 1 oligomerization, and newer methods, including structure-based drug design and CRISPR/Cas9 regulation. Improved knowledge of the hinter voltage-dependent anion channel 1 of the molecular mechanism may allow for new therapeutic approaches in neurodegenerative diseases.

Key words: Alzheimer’s disease, apoptosis, mitochondria, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, Parkinson’s disease, voltage-dependent anion channel 1