Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Blood-based
biomarkers
are
gaining
grounds
for
the
detection
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
and
related
disorders
(ADRDs).
However,
two
key
obstacles
remain:
lack
methods
multi-analyte
assessments
need
pathophysiological
processes
like
neuroinflammation,
vascular,
synaptic
dysfunction.
A
novel
proteomic
method
pre-selected
analytes,
based
on
proximity
extension
technology,
was
recently
introduced.
Referred
to
as
NULISAseq
CNS
panel,
assay
simultaneously
measures
~
120
analytes
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
those
linked
both
core
(i.e.,
tau
amyloid-beta
(Aβ))
non-core
AD
processes.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
technical
clinical
performance
this
targeted
panel.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
fatal
neurodegenerative
disease
characterized
by
the
loss
of
upper
and
lower
motor
neurons.
Presently,
three
FDA-approved
drugs
are
available
to
help
slow
functional
decline
for
patients
with
ALS,
but
no
cure
yet
exists.
With
an
average
life
expectancy
only
two
five
years
after
diagnosis,
there
clear
need
biomarkers
improve
care
ALS
expedite
treatment
development.
Here,
we
provide
review
efforts
made
towards
identifying
diagnostic,
prognostic,
susceptibility/risk,
response
fluid
intent
facilitate
more
rapid
accurate
better
predict
prognosis,
clinical
trial
design,
inform
interpretation
results.
Over
course
20
+
years,
several
promising
biomarker
candidates
have
emerged.
These
will
be
discussed,
as
exciting
new
strategies
being
explored
discovery
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(753)
Published: June 26, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
currently
defined
by
the
aggregation
of
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
and
tau
proteins
in
brain.
Although
biofluid
biomarkers
are
available
to
measure
Aβ
pathology,
few
markers
complex
pathophysiology
that
associated
with
these
two
cardinal
neuropathologies.
Here,
we
characterized
proteomic
landscape
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
changes
pathology
300
individuals
using
different
technologies—tandem
mass
tag
spectrometry
SomaScan.
Integration
both
data
types
allowed
for
generation
a
robust
protein
coexpression
network
consisting
34
modules
derived
from
5242
measurements,
including
disease-relevant
autophagy,
ubiquitination,
endocytosis,
glycolysis.
Three
strongly
apolipoprotein
E
ε4
(
APOE
ε4)
AD
risk
genotype
mapped
oxidant
detoxification,
mitogen-associated
kinase
signaling,
neddylation,
mitochondrial
biology
overlapped
previously
described
lipoprotein
module
serum.
Alterations
all
three
blood
were
dementia
more
than
20
years
before
diagnosis.
Analysis
CSF
samples
an
phase
2
clinical
trial
atomoxetine
(ATX)
demonstrated
abnormal
elevations
glycolysis
module—the
most
correlated
cognitive
function—were
reduced
ATX
treatment.
Clustering
based
on
their
profiles
revealed
heterogeneity
pathological
not
fully
reflected
tau.
Nature Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(10), P. 1880 - 1891
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
Proteomics
can
shed
light
on
the
dynamic
and
multifaceted
alterations
in
neurodegenerative
disorders
like
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
Combining
radioligands
measuring
β-amyloid
(Aβ)
plaques
tau
tangles
with
cerebrospinal
fluid
proteomics,
we
uncover
molecular
events
mirroring
different
stages
of
AD
pathology
living
humans.
We
found
127
differentially
abundant
proteins
(DAPs)
across
spectrum.
The
strongest
Aβ-related
were
mainly
expressed
glial
cells
included
SMOC1
ITGAM.
A
dozen
linked
to
ATP
metabolism
preferentially
neurons
independently
associated
tangle
load
accumulation.
Only
20%
DAPs
also
altered
other
diseases,
underscoring
AD’s
distinct
proteome.
Two
co-expression
modules
related,
respectively,
protein
microglial
immune
response
encompassed
most
DAPs,
opposing,
staggered
trajectories
along
continuum.
unveil
signatures
Aβ
proteinopathy
vivo,
offering
insights
into
complex
neural
responses
potential
biomarkers
therapeutics
targeting
stages.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 4043 - 4065
Published: May 7, 2024
Cerebrovascular
dysfunction
is
a
pathological
hallmark
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Nevertheless,
detecting
cerebrovascular
changes
within
bulk
tissues
has
limited
our
ability
to
characterize
proteomic
alterations
from
less
abundant
cell
types.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(6), P. 5777 - 5793
Published: June 11, 2024
Traditional
methodologies
often
fall
short
in
addressing
the
complexity
of
biological
systems.
In
this
regard,
system
biology
omics
have
brought
invaluable
tools
for
conducting
comprehensive
analysis.
Current
sequencing
capabilities
revolutionized
genetics
and
genomics
studies,
as
well
characterization
transcriptional
profiling
dynamics
several
species
sample
types.
Biological
systems
experience
complex
biochemical
processes
involving
thousands
molecules.
These
occur
at
different
levels
that
can
be
studied
using
mass
spectrometry-based
(MS-based)
analysis,
enabling
high-throughput
proteomics,
glycoproteomics,
glycomics,
metabolomics,
lipidomics
Here,
we
present
most
up-to-date
techniques
utilized
completion
Additionally,
include
some
interesting
examples
applicability
multi
to
a
variety
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 2191 - 2208
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
We
examined
the
association
of
clinical,
microbiological,
and
host
response
features
periodontitis
with
MRI
markers
atrophy/cerebrovascular
disease
in
Washington
Heights
Inwood
Columbia
Aging
Project
(WHICAP)
Ancillary
Study
Oral
Health.
METHODS
analyzed
468
participants
clinical
periodontal
data,
microbial
plaque
serum
samples,
brain
MRIs.
tested
features,
after
adjusting
for
multiple
risk
factors
Alzheimer's
disease/Alzheimer's
disease‐related
dementia
(AD/ADRD).
RESULTS
In
fully
adjusted
models,
having
more
teeth
was
associated
lower
odds
infarcts,
white
matter
hyperintensity
(WMH)
volume,
higher
entorhinal
cortex
cortical
thickness.
Higher
extent
volume
Differential
associations
emerged
between
colonization
by
specific
bacteria/serum
antibacterial
IgG
responses
outcomes.
DISCUSSION
an
elderly
cohort,
serological
were
findings
related
to
ADRD
risk.
Further
investigation
causal
is
warranted.