Recent findings suggest that -amyloid (A) is more neurotoxic when present in its oligomeric configuration rather than as monomers or fibrils. Previous work from our laboratories has shown that A aggregation is strongly influenced by the conjugation of the peptide with metal ions (aluminum , copper [Cu], zinc [Zn], and iron [Fe]) that are found in high concentrations in the core of senile plaques. Disruption of Ca signaling and mitochondrial dysfunction are potent triggers of neuronal death and have been implicated in the neuronal loss that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In this study, we explored whether A–metal complexes can have detrimental effects on intraneuronal Ca ([Ca]i) homeostasis and mitochondrial function in vitro. Results from our experiments indicate that, when conjugated with Al, A perturbs neuronal [Ca]i homeostasis and inhibits mitochondrial respiration. Finally, we analyzed the content of the four metals in the brain of a triple transgenic animal model of AD and found that Al is the only one to be increased in the cortex of these mice.

Aluminum modulates effects of beta amyloid(1-42) on neuronal calcium homeostasis and mitochondria functioning and is altered in a triple transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

CIAVARDELLI, DOMENICO;DI ILIO, Carmine;SENSI, Stefano
2008-01-01

Abstract

Recent findings suggest that -amyloid (A) is more neurotoxic when present in its oligomeric configuration rather than as monomers or fibrils. Previous work from our laboratories has shown that A aggregation is strongly influenced by the conjugation of the peptide with metal ions (aluminum , copper [Cu], zinc [Zn], and iron [Fe]) that are found in high concentrations in the core of senile plaques. Disruption of Ca signaling and mitochondrial dysfunction are potent triggers of neuronal death and have been implicated in the neuronal loss that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In this study, we explored whether A–metal complexes can have detrimental effects on intraneuronal Ca ([Ca]i) homeostasis and mitochondrial function in vitro. Results from our experiments indicate that, when conjugated with Al, A perturbs neuronal [Ca]i homeostasis and inhibits mitochondrial respiration. Finally, we analyzed the content of the four metals in the brain of a triple transgenic animal model of AD and found that Al is the only one to be increased in the cortex of these mice.
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