PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. e3002607 - e3002607
Published: April 30, 2024
Unbiased
data-driven
omic
approaches
are
revealing
the
molecular
heterogeneity
of
Alzheimer
disease.
Here,
we
used
machine
learning
to
integrate
high-throughput
transcriptomic,
proteomic,
metabolomic,
and
lipidomic
profiles
with
clinical
neuropathological
data
from
multiple
human
AD
cohorts.
We
discovered
4
unique
multimodal
profiles,
one
them
showing
signs
poor
cognitive
function,
a
faster
pace
disease
progression,
shorter
survival
disease,
severe
neurodegeneration
astrogliosis,
reduced
levels
metabolomic
profiles.
found
this
profile
be
present
in
affected
cortical
regions
associated
higher
Braak
tau
scores
significant
dysregulation
synapse-related
genes,
endocytosis,
phagosome,
mTOR
signaling
pathways
altered
early
late
stages.
cross-omics
integration
transcriptomic
an
SNCA
mouse
model
revealed
overlapping
signature.
Furthermore,
leveraged
single-nuclei
RNA-seq
identify
distinct
cell-types
that
most
likely
mediate
Lastly,
identified
clusters
uncovered
cerebrospinal
fluid
biomarkers
poised
monitor
progression
possibly
cognition.
Our
analyses
provide
novel
critical
insights
into
AD.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 23, 2021
The
ability
to
investigate
therapeutic
interventions
in
animal
models
of
neurodegenerative
diseases
depends
on
extensive
characterization
the
model(s)
being
used.
There
are
numerous
that
have
been
generated
study
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
and
underlying
pathogenesis
disease.
While
transgenic
instrumental
understanding
AD
mechanisms
risk
factors,
they
limited
degree
characteristics
displayed
comparison
with
humans,
full
spectrum
effects
has
yet
be
recapitulated
a
single
mouse
model.
Model
Organism
Development
Evaluation
for
Late-Onset
Disease
(MODEL-AD)
consortium
was
assembled
by
National
Institute
Aging
(NIA)
develop
more
robust
increased
relevance
human
disease,
standardize
models,
improve
preclinical
testing
animals,
establish
clinically
relevant
biomarkers,
among
other
aims
toward
enhancing
translational
value
clinical
drug
design
treatment
development.
Here
we
conducted
detailed
5XFAD
mouse,
including
transcriptomics,
electroencephalogram,
vivo
imaging,
biochemical
characterization,
behavioral
assessments.
data
from
this
is
publicly
available
through
Knowledge
Portal.
Journal of Lipid Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
63(2), P. 100164 - 100164
Published: Dec. 22, 2021
For
over
a
century,
the
importance
of
lipid
metabolism
in
biology
was
recognized
but
difficult
to
mechanistically
understand
due
lack
sensitive
and
robust
technologies
for
identification
quantification
molecular
species.
The
enabling
technological
breakthroughs
emerged
1980s
with
development
soft
ionization
methods
(Electrospray
Ionization
Matrix
Assisted
Laser
Desorption/Ionization)
that
could
identify
quantify
intact
individual
These
laid
foundations
what
be
later
named
field
lipidomics.
Further
innovative
advances
multistage
fragmentation,
dramatic
improvements
resolution
mass
accuracy,
multiplexed
sample
analysis
fueled
early
growth
lipidomics
through
1990s.
exponentially
grew
use
variety
strategic
approaches,
which
included
direct
infusion,
chromatographic
separation,
charge-switch
derivatization,
facilitated
access
low
abundance
species
lipidome.
In
this
Thematic
Review,
we
provide
broad
perspective
foundations,
advances,
predicted
future
directions
field.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 824 - 857
Published: Sept. 28, 2021
The
Alzheimer's
Disease
Neuroimaging
Initiative
(ADNI)
has
accumulated
15
years
of
clinical,
neuroimaging,
cognitive,
biofluid
biomarker
and
genetic
data,
samples
available
to
researchers,
resulting
in
more
than
3500
publications.
This
review
covers
studies
from
2018
2020.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 1260 - 1278
Published: Nov. 10, 2021
Metabolites,
the
biochemical
products
of
cellular
process,
can
be
used
to
measure
alterations
in
pathways
related
pathogenesis
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
However,
relationships
between
systemic
abnormalities
metabolism
and
AD
are
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
we
aim
identify
AD-specific
metabolomic
changes
their
potential
upstream
genetic
transcriptional
regulators
through
an
integrative
systems
biology
framework
for
analyzing
genetic,
transcriptomic,
metabolomic,
proteomic
data
AD.
Metabolite
co-expression
network
analysis
blood
Disease
Neuroimaging
Initiative
(ADNI)
shows
short-chain
acylcarnitines/amino
acids
medium/long-chain
acylcarnitines
most
associated
with
clinical
outcomes,
including
episodic
memory
scores
severity.
Integration
gene
expression
both
from
ADNI
brain
Accelerating
Medicines
Partnership
(AMP-AD)
program
reveals
ABCA1
CPT1A
involved
regulation
amino
Gene
AMP-AD
RNA-seq
suggests
CPT1A-
ABCA1-centered
subnetworks
neuronal
system
immune
response,
respectively.
Increased
adiponectin
protein,
a
regulator
ABCA1,
correspond
decreased
amines
ADNI.
summary,
our
integrated
large-scale
multiomics
systematically
identifies
novel
metabolites
findings
pave
way
not
only
developing
sensitive
specific
diagnostic
biomarkers
but
also
identifying
molecular
mechanisms
pathogenesis.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(3), P. 112196 - 112196
Published: March 1, 2023
The
E4
allele
of
Apolipoprotein
E
(APOE)
is
associated
with
both
metabolic
dysfunction
and
a
heightened
pro-inflammatory
response:
two
findings
that
may
be
intrinsically
linked
through
the
concept
immunometabolism.
Here,
we
combined
bulk,
single-cell,
spatial
transcriptomics
cell-specific
spatially
resolved
analyses
in
mice
expressing
human
APOE
to
systematically
address
role
across
age,
neuroinflammation,
AD
pathology.
RNA
sequencing
(RNA-seq)
highlighted
immunometabolic
changes
APOE4
glial
transcriptome,
specifically
subsets
metabolically
distinct
microglia
enriched
brain
during
aging
or
following
an
inflammatory
challenge.
display
increased
Hif1α
expression
disrupted
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle
are
inherently
pro-glycolytic,
while
mass
spectrometry
imaging
highlight
E4-specific
response
amyloid
characterized
by
widespread
alterations
lipid
metabolism.
Taken
together,
our
emphasize
central
for
regulating
microglial
immunometabolism
provide
valuable,
interactive
resources
discovery
validation
research.
Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(8), P. 430 - 445
Published: June 24, 2023
Dysregulation
of
lipid
metabolism
has
emerged
as
a
central
component
many
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Variants
the
transport
protein,
apolipoprotein
E
(APOE),
modulate
risk
and
resilience
in
several
diseases
including
late-onset
Alzheimer's
disease
(LOAD).
Allelic
variants
gene,
APOE,
alter
cells
tissues
have
been
broadly
associated
with
other
cellular
systemic
phenotypes.
Targeting
APOE-associated
metabolic
pathways
may
offer
opportunities
to
disease-related
phenotypes
consequently,
attenuate
impart
multiple
We
review
molecular,
cellular,
tissue-level
alterations
that
arise
from
different
APOE
isoforms.
These
changes
could
help
elucidate
mechanisms
tune
resilience.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2022
Abstract
Abnormalities
in
brain
glucose
metabolism
and
accumulation
of
abnormal
protein
deposits
called
plaques
tangles
are
neuropathological
hallmarks
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
but
their
relationship
to
pathogenesis
each
other
remains
unclear.
Here
we
show
that
succinylation,
a
metabolism-associated
post-translational
modification
(PTM),
provides
potential
link
between
AD
pathology.
We
quantified
the
lysine
succinylomes
proteomes
from
brains
individuals
with
AD,
healthy
controls.
In
succinylation
multiple
mitochondrial
proteins
declined,
small
number
cytosolic
increased.
The
largest
increases
occurred
at
critical
sites
amyloid
precursor
(APP)
microtubule-associated
tau.
vitro,
APP
disrupted
its
normal
proteolytic
processing
thereby
promoting
Aβ
plaque
formation
tau
promoted
aggregation
impaired
microtubule
assembly.
transgenic
mouse
models
elevated
associated
soluble
insoluble
derivatives
These
findings
indicate
metabolism-linked
PTM
may
be
AD.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(11), P. 4805 - 4816
Published: April 5, 2023
The
ketogenic
diet
(KD)
is
an
intriguing
therapeutic
candidate
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
given
its
protective
effects
against
metabolic
dysregulation
and
seizures.
Gut
microbiota
are
essential
KD-mediated
neuroprotection
seizures
as
well
modulation
of
bile
acids,
which
play
a
major
role
in
cholesterol
metabolism.
These
relationships
motivated
our
analysis
gut
metabolites
related
to
cognitive
status
following
controlled
KD
intervention
compared
with
low-fat-diet
intervention.