βIV spectrin abundancy, cellular distribution and sensitivity to AKT/GSK3 regulation in schizophrenia
Molecular Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Schizophrenia
(SCZ)
is
a
complex
psychiatric
disorder
with
unclear
biological
mechanisms.
Spectrins,
cytoskeletal
proteins
linked
to
neurodevelopmental
disorders,
are
regulated
by
the
AKT/GSK3
pathway,
which
implicated
in
SCZ.
However,
impact
of
SCZ-related
dysregulation
this
pathway
on
spectrin
expression
and
distribution
remains
unexplored.
Here,
we
show
that
βIV
protein
levels
were
reduced
neurons
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
SCZ
postmortem
samples
compared
healthy
control
(HC)
from
Human
Brain
Collection
Core
(HBCC).
To
investigate
potential
links
between
analyzed
PsychEncode
dataset,
revealing
elevated
SPTBN4
AKT2
mRNA
correlated
gene
transcription
both
HCs
individuals
Next,
computational
tools
employed
identify
AKT
GSK3
phosphorylation
sites
spectrin,
two
validated
through
vitro
assays.
assess
whether
sensitivity
altered
SCZ,
used
iPSC-derived
independent
cohorts
patients
significantly
increased
familial
genetic
risk
for
disorder.
Alteration
inhibitors
consistently
observed
across
cohorts.
Importantly,
Random
Forest
classifier
applied
imaging
achieved
up
98%
accuracy
classifying
cells
diagnosis
samples,
or
×
perturbation
iPSC
samples.
These
findings
reveal
identifying
image-based
endophenotypes
as
robust,
generalizable
predictive
biomarkers
scalable
clinical
applications.
Язык: Английский
Metabolic Insights into Neuropsychiatric Illnesses and Ketogenic Therapies: A Transcriptomic View
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(15), С. 8266 - 8266
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
The
disruption
of
brain
energy
metabolism,
leading
to
alterations
in
synaptic
signaling,
neural
circuitry,
and
neuroplasticity,
has
been
implicated
severe
mental
illnesses
such
as
schizophrenia,
bipolar
disorder,
major
depressive
disorder.
therapeutic
potential
ketogenic
interventions
these
disorders
suggests
a
link
between
metabolic
disturbances
disease
pathology;
however,
the
precise
mechanisms
underlying
disturbances,
effects
therapy,
remain
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
we
conducted
an
silico
analysis
transcriptomic
data
investigate
perturbations
pathways
across
via
gene
expression
profiling.
We
also
examined
dysregulation
same
rodent
or
cell
culture
models
ketosis,
comparing
profiles
those
observed
states.
Our
revealed
significant
all
pathways,
with
greatest
glycolysis,
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle,
electron
transport
chain
(ETC)
three
disorders.
Additionally,
some
discordant
patterns
states
intervention
studies,
suggesting
role
for
ketone
bodies
modulating
pathogenic
changes.
findings
highlight
importance
understanding
benefits
restoring
homeostasis.
This
study
provides
insights
into
complex
relationship
metabolism
neuropsychiatric
lays
foundation
further
experimental
investigations
aimed
at
appreciating
implications
present
well
developing
targeted
strategies.
Язык: Английский