Mitochondrial and energy metabolism dysfunctions are hallmarks of TDP-43(G376D) fibroblasts from members of an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis family.

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作者:Perciballi Elisa, Bovio Federica, Ferro Sara, Forcella Matilde, Rosati Jessica, Carletti Rose Mary, D'Anzi Angela, Gelati Maurizio, La Bella Vincenzo, Innocenti Metello, Spataro Rossella, Pecoraro Martina, Lombardi Ivan, Vulcano Edvige, Ruotolo Giorgia, Mercurio Sara, Sabatelli Mario, Lattante Serena, Malm Tarja, Ohtonen Sohvi, Vescovi Angelo Luigi, Fusi Paola, Ferrari Daniela
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease, causing degeneration of motor neurons, paralysis, and death. About 5-10% of cases are associated with gene mutations inherited from a family member (fALS). Among them, mutations in the transactive-response (TAR)-DNA-binding protein (TARDBP), which encodes for the TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) are responsible for 4-5% of fALS but the molecular mechanisms that initiate and sustain the neurodegenerative process are largely unknown. Metabolic impairments might be involved in the pathogenesis of ALS and are currently under investigation. In order to correlate biochemical and metabolic alterations with disease progression, here, we established the metabolic fingerprint of dermal fibroblasts derived from symptomatic and asymptomatic members of a family with fALS cases carrying to the p.G376D mutation in TDP-43. We found that increased proliferation, unbalanced oxidative homeostasis and higher ATP production rate coupled with enhanced metabolic activity are underlying traits of this family. Fibroblasts from carrier individuals deploy several mechanisms to increase mitochondrial respiration to meet increasing energy demands. This is accompanied by an upregulation of glycolysis corresponding to a metabolic reprograming towards a glycolytic phenotype for ATP production during ALS progression, particularly in late disease stages. In summary, we uncover alterations in energy metabolism in TDP43(G376D) patient-derived primary fibroblasts that may be used as risk biomarkers and/or to monitor ALS progression.

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