Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Age-related
neurodegenerative
diseases,
like
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
are
challenging
diseases
for
those
affected
with
no
cure
and
limited
treatment
options.
Functional,
human
derived
brain
tissues
that
represent
the
diverse
genetic
background
cellular
subtypes
contributing
to
sporadic
AD
(sAD)
limited.
Human
stem
cell
organoids
recapitulate
some
features
of
cytoarchitecture
AD-like
pathology,
providing
a
tool
illuminating
relationship
between
pathology
neural
dysregulation
leading
cognitive
decline.
In
this
review,
we
explore
current
strategies
implementing
in
study
as
well
challenges
associated
investigating
age-related
using
organoid
models.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(13), P. 10762 - 10762
Published: June 28, 2023
Understanding
the
complexities
of
human
brain
and
its
associated
disorders
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
neuroscience.
Traditional
research
methods
have
limitations
replicating
intricacies,
necessitating
development
vitro
models
that
can
simulate
structure
function.
Three-dimensional
models,
including
organoids,
cerebral
bioprinted
functionalized
offer
promising
platforms
for
studying
development,
physiology,
disease.
These
accurately
replicate
key
aspects
anatomy,
gene
expression,
cellular
behavior,
enabling
drug
discovery
toxicology
studies
while
providing
insights
into
human-specific
phenomena
not
easily
studied
animal
models.
The
use
human-induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
has
revolutionized
generation
3D
structures,
with
various
techniques
developed
to
generate
specific
regions.
advancements
facilitate
study
function,
overcoming
previous
due
scarcity
samples.
This
technical
review
provides
an
overview
current
cortex,
their
characterization,
limitations,
explores
state
art
future
directions
field,
focus
on
applications
neurodevelopmental
neurodegenerative
disorders.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8)
Published: Jan. 15, 2023
Creating
a
cellular
model
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
that
accurately
recapitulates
pathology
has
been
longstanding
challenge.
Recent
studies
showed
human
AD
neural
cells,
integrated
into
three-dimensional
(3D)
hydrogel
matrix,
display
key
features
neuropathology.
Like
in
the
brain,
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
plays
critical
role
determining
rate
neuropathogenesis
hydrogel-based
3D
models.
Aging,
greatest
risk
factor
for
AD,
significantly
alters
brain
ECM
properties.
Therefore,
it
is
important
to
understand
how
age-associated
changes
affect
accumulation
pathogenic
molecules,
neuroinflammation,
and
neurodegeneration
patients
vitro
In
this
review,
mechanistic
hypotheses
presented
address
impact
properties
their
with
aging
on
AD-related
dementias.
Altered
characteristics
aged
brains,
including
stiffness,
pore
size,
composition,
will
contribute
pathogenesis
by
modulating
accumulation,
propagation,
spreading
molecules
AD.
Emerging
models
differing
provide
an
exciting
opportunity
study
pathogenesis,
providing
novel
insights.
Understanding
should
also
improve
modeling
systems.
Cell Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(6), P. 100581 - 100581
Published: May 31, 2024
Cell
atlases
serve
as
vital
references
for
automating
cell
labeling
in
new
samples,
yet
existing
classification
algorithms
struggle
with
accuracy.
Here
we
introduce
SIMS
(scalable,
interpretable
machine
learning
single
cell),
a
low-code
data-efficient
pipeline
single-cell
RNA
classification.
We
benchmark
against
datasets
from
different
tissues
and
species.
demonstrate
SIMS's
efficacy
classifying
cells
the
brain,
achieving
high
accuracy
even
small
training
sets
(<3,500
cells)
across
samples.
accurately
predicts
neuronal
subtypes
developing
shedding
light
on
genetic
changes
during
differentiation
postmitotic
fate
refinement.
Finally,
apply
to
of
cortical
organoids
predict
identities
uncover
variations
between
lines.
identifies
cell-line
differences
misannotated
lineages
human
derived
pluripotent
stem
Altogether,
show
that
is
versatile
robust
tool
cell-type
datasets.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: July 31, 2021
Abstract
The
study
of
human
brain
physiology,
including
cellular
interactions
in
normal
and
disease
conditions,
has
been
a
challenge
due
to
its
complexity
unavailability.
Induced
pluripotent
stem
cell
(iPSC)
is
indispensable
the
pathophysiology
neurological
disorders.
Nevertheless,
monolayer
systems
lack
cytoarchitecture
necessary
for
modeling.
Brain
organoids
generated
from
cells
supply
an
ideal
environment
model
both
brain.
This
review
article
discusses
composition
among
neural
lineage
non-central
nervous
system
types
organoids,
current
studies,
future
perspectives
organoid
research.
Ultimately,
promise
unveil
previously
inaccessible
features
neurobiology
that
emerge
complex
improve
our
mechanistic
understanding
development
diseases.
Graphical
abstract
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 6826 - 6847
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Rationale:The
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
a
major
impediment
to
therapeutic
intracranial
drug
delivery
for
the
treatment
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).Focused
ultrasound
applied
together
with
microbubbles
(FUS
+MB
)
novel
technique
transiently
open
BBB
and
increase
delivery.Evidence
suggests
that
FUS
safe,
however,
effects
on
human
cells,
especially
in
context
AD,
remain
sparsely
investigated.In
addition,
there
currently
are
no
cell
platforms
test
-mediated
delivery.Methods:
Here
we
generated
cells
(induced
brain
endothelial-like
(iBECs)
astrocytes
(iAstrocytes))
from
apolipoprotein
E
gene
allele
E4
(APOE4,
high
sporadic
AD
risk)
E3
(APOE3,
lower
carrying
patient-derived
induced
pluripotent
stem
(iPSCs).We
established
mono-and
co-culture
models
control
investigate
phenotype
screen
two
potentially
antibodies,
an
Aducanumab-analogue
(Aduhelm
TM
;
anti-amyloid-β)
anti-Tau
antibody,
RNF5.We
then
developed
hydrogel-based
2.5D
model
as
step
towards
more
physiologically
relevant
platform.Results:
When
compared
untreated
RNF5
was
significantly
increased
(up
1.73
fold),
across
Transwell-based
following
treatment.Our
results
also
demonstrated
safety
indicated
by
minimal
changes
iBEC
transcriptome
well
little
or
iAstrocyte
viability
inflammatory
responses
within
first
24
h
post
.Furthermore,
successful
formation
our
(1.4
fold)
.Conclusion:
Our
demonstrate
robust
reproducible
approach
utilize
patient
screening
vitro.With
such
platform
research
previously
not
reported,
it
has
potential
identify
-deliverable
drugs
cell-and
patient-specific
,
accelerating
use
modality
AD.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(7), P. 112709 - 112709
Published: June 30, 2023
Secretory
pathways
within
dendrites
of
neurons
have
been
proposed
for
local
transport
newly
synthesized
proteins.
However,
little
is
known
about
the
dynamics
secretory
system
and
whether
organelles
are
transient
or
stable
structures.
Here,
we
quantify
spatial
dynamic
behavior
dendritic
Golgi
endosomes
during
differentiation
human
generated
from
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
(iPSCs).
In
early
neuronal
development,
before
migration,
entire
apparatus
transiently
translocates
soma
into
dendrites.
mature
neurons,
elements,
containing
cis
trans
cisternae,
transported
along
dendrites,
in
an
actin-dependent
process.
Dendritic
outposts
display
bidirectional
movement.
Similar
structures
were
observed
cerebral
organoids.
Using
retention
using
selective
hooks
(RUSH)
system,
resident
proteins
efficiently
endoplasmic
reticulum.
This
study
reveals
dynamic,
functional
a
map
investigating
dendrite
trafficking
neurons.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(11), P. 113310 - 113310
Published: Oct. 20, 2023
During
the
past
two
decades,
induced
pluripotent
stem
cells
(iPSCs)
have
been
widely
used
to
study
human
neural
development
and
disease.
Especially
in
field
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
remarkable
effort
has
put
into
investigating
molecular
mechanisms
behind
this
Then,
with
advent
3D
neuronal
cultures
cerebral
organoids
(COs),
several
studies
demonstrated
that
model
can
adequately
mimic
familial
sporadic
AD.
Therefore,
we
created
an
AD-CO
using
iPSCs
derived
from
patients
AD
forms
explored
early
events
progression
pathogenesis.
Our
COs
three
AD-iPSC
lines
PSEN1(A246E)
or
PSEN2(N141I)
mutations
developed
AD-specific
markers
vitro,
yet
they
also
uncover
tissue
patterning
defects
altered
development.
These
findings
are
complemented
by
single-cell
sequencing
data
confirming
observation
uncovering
neurons
AD-COs
likely
differentiate
prematurely.