Mitochondrial dysfunction and synaptic damage are early features of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Amyloid-? peptide (A?) has deleterious effects on mitochondrial and synaptic function and contributes to energy failure, respiratory chain impairment, increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial structure damage, and synaptic loss in AD. Mitochondrial membrane permeability transition pore (mPTP) is a key regulator for both necrotic and apoptotic cell death. Cyclophilin D (CypD), a peptidylprolyl isomerase F, resides in the mitochondria and plays a central role in opening the mitochondrial membrane permeability transition pore (mPTP) leading to cell death. We have demonstrated that CypD-mediated mPTP potentiates A?-induced mitochondrial malfunction and a decline in cognitive function in the AD mice. However, the mechanisms underlying CypD-mediated synaptic mitochondrial and cognitive abnormalities in an A? and oxidative stress milieu have not been fully elucidated. Based on our preliminary studies showing the involvement of CypD in A?-induced changes in mitochondrial distribution, function, synaptic loss, and PKA/CREB signal transduction pathway, we hypothesize that the CypD/A?-mediated mPTP interferes with synaptic mitochondrial trafficking, mitochondria dynamics and mitochondrial function, consequently, causing synaptic dysfunction and alternations in synaptic structure and transmission, which is likely to underlie impaired behavioral and electrophysiologic function. The goal of this proposal is to gain new insight into the role of CypD in A? -induced synaptic and neuronal stress, focusing on synaptic mitochondrial properties, oxidative stress, synapse and dendritic spine alternations, pre- and post-synaptic function, synaptic transmission, cAMP/PKA/CREB- associated signal transduction and neuronal function, utilizing a novel genetically manipulated transgenic mouse model and neuron culture (increased expression of neuronal CypD, and genetic deficiency of CypD in Tg mAPP mice).

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The goal of this proposal is to gain new insight into the role of CypD in A? -induced synaptic and neuronal stress, focusing on synaptic mitochondrial properties, oxidative stress, synapse and dendritic spine alternations, pre- and post-synaptic function, synaptic transmission, cAMP/PKA/CREB-associated signal transduction and neuronal function, utilizing a novel genetically manipulated transgenic mouse model and neuron culture (increased expression of neuronal CypD, and genetic deficiency of CypD in Tg mAPP mice).

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
3R37AG037319-04S1
Application #
8731499
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-MDCN-G (02))
Program Officer
Petanceska, Suzana
Project Start
2010-07-01
Project End
2015-06-30
Budget Start
2013-09-15
Budget End
2014-06-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$5,000
Indirect Cost
$1,599
Name
University of Kansas Lawrence
Department
Pharmacology
Type
Schools of Pharmacy
DUNS #
076248616
City
Lawrence
State
KS
Country
United States
Zip Code
66045
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Fang, Fang; Yu, Qing; Arancio, Ottavio et al. (2018) RAGE mediates A? accumulation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease via modulation of ?- and ?-secretase activity. Hum Mol Genet 27:1002-1014
Kalani, Komal; Yan, Shi Fang; Yan, Shirley ShiDu (2018) Mitochondrial permeability transition pore: a potential drug target for neurodegeneration. Drug Discov Today 23:1983-1989
Du, Fang; Yu, Qing; Chen, Allen et al. (2018) Astrocytes Attenuate Mitochondrial Dysfunctions in Human Dopaminergic Neurons Derived from iPSC. Stem Cell Reports 10:366-374
Akhter, F; Chen, D; Yan, S F et al. (2017) Mitochondrial Perturbation in Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes. Prog Mol Biol Transl Sci 146:341-361
Yu, Qing; Du, Fang; Douglas, Justin T et al. (2017) Mitochondrial Dysfunction Triggers Synaptic Deficits via Activation of p38 MAP Kinase Signaling in Differentiated Alzheimer's Disease Trans-Mitochondrial Cybrid Cells. J Alzheimers Dis 59:223-239
Du, Fang; Yu, Qing; Yan, Shijun et al. (2017) PINK1 signalling rescues amyloid pathology and mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. Brain 140:3233-3251
Fang, Du; Qing, Yu; Yan, Shijun et al. (2016) Development and Dynamic Regulation of Mitochondrial Network in Human Midbrain Dopaminergic Neurons Differentiated from iPSCs. Stem Cell Reports 7:678-692
Fang, Du; Yan, Shijun; Yu, Qing et al. (2016) Mfn2 is Required for Mitochondrial Development and Synapse Formation in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells/hiPSC Derived Cortical Neurons. Sci Rep 6:31462
Yan, Shijun; Du, Fang; Wu, Long et al. (2016) F1F0 ATP Synthase-Cyclophilin D Interaction Contributes to Diabetes-Induced Synaptic Dysfunction and Cognitive Decline. Diabetes 65:3482-3494

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