期刊
EXPERIMENTAL CELL RESEARCH
卷 347, 期 2, 页码 322-331出版社
ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2016.08.013
关键词
AMPK; PGC1 alpha; Mitochondrial function; HNSCs; A beta
资金
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan [MOST 105-2314-B-030-005]
- Fu Jen Catholic University [A0104020, A0204104]
- Terry Whole Brain & Potential Development Center (Terry) [105-11-01]
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the general consequence of dementia and is diagnostic neuropathology by the cumulation of amyloid-beta (A beta) protein aggregates, which are thought to promote mitochondrial dysfunction processes leading to neurodegeneration. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a critical regulator of energy homeostasis and a major player in lipid and glucose metabolism, is potentially implied in the mitochondrial deficiency of AD. Metformin, one of the widespread used anti- metabolic disease drugs, use its actions in part by stimulation of AMPK. While the mechanisms of AD are well established, the neuronal roles for AMPK in AD are still not well understood. In the present study, human neural stem cells (hNSCs) exposed to A beta had significantly reduced cell viability, which correlated with decreased AMPK, neuroprotective genes (Bcl-2 and CREB) and mitochondria associated genes (PGC1 alpha, NRF-1 and Tfam) expressions, as well as increased activation of caspase 3/9 activity and cytosolic cytochrome c. Co-treatment with metformin distinct abolished the A beta-caused actions in hNSCs. Metformin also significantly rescued hNSCs from A beta-mediated mitochondrial deficiency (lower D-loop level, mitochondrial mass, maximal respiratory function, COX activity, and mitochondrial membrane potential). Importantly, co-treatment with metformin significantly restored fragmented mitochondria to almost normal morphology in the hNSCs with A beta. These findings extend our understanding of the central role of AMPK in A beta-related neuronal impairment Thus, a better understanding of AMPK might assist in both the recognition of its critical effects and the implementation of new therapeutic strategies in the treatment of AD. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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