Neuron-targeted caveolin-1 as a gene therapy for ALS
Neuron-targeted caveolin-1 as a gene therapy for ALS
批准号:
10027254
负责人:
BRIAN P HEAD
金额:
$0.0万
依托单位国家:
美国
项目类别:
财政年份:
2020
资助国家:
美国
项目状态:
已结题
起止时间:
2020-01-01 至 2022-09-30
关键词:
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease resulting from loss of both
upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. ALS symptoms include diffuse muscle weakness,
muscle atrophy, spasticity and hyperreflexia (upper), paralysis (lower), and 2-5 year life expectancy. One
approach to combat ALS is delivery of neurotrophic factors to protect damaged motor neurons, but this is
dependent upon expression and proper subcellular localization of key neurotrophin receptors. Neurotrophin
receptor activity is dependent upon localization to specialized membrane microdomains termed
membrane/lipid rafts (MLR). Our group has shown that caveolin-1 (Cav-1), an MLR-scaffolding protein, is
neuroprotective, increases MLR-localization of neurotrophin receptors, and enhances mitochondrial health and
adaptation to stress. Moreover, in vivo delivery of neuron-targeted Cav-1 (using a neuron-specific synapsin
promoter [SynCav1]) increases MLR formation and neurotrophin receptor (e.g., TrkB) localization to MLR,
enhances neuroplasticity, and significantly improves behavior. For proof-of-concept experiments, we generated
a synapsin-driven Cav-1 overexpressing mouse (SynCav1 TG) and crossed it with a mouse that contains the
human mutant superoxide dismutase 1 (hSOD1G93A) that is linked to ALS. When compared to hSOD1G93A,
hSOD1G93A/SynCav1+ mice demonstrated preserved body weight and longer survival, greater motor evoked
potentials (i.e., greater amplitude and lower latency), better running wheel performance, and more α motor
neurons in the thoracic and lumbar vertebral column. Furthermore, mice had more MLR and MLR-associated
TrkB in spinal cord tissue. Preliminary data show that subpial spinal cord delivery of AAV9-SynCav1 to
hSOD1G93A rats improves MEP function and forelimb grip strength, which suggests that SynCav1 may be used
as a novel therapeutic intervention to reverse neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS. Our overarching
hypothesis is that SynCav1 gene delivery in vivo alone or in combination with a TrkB agonist will
improve motor function and extend survival in a SOD1G93A mouse model of ALS. The New Paradigm that
this project introduces lies in the approach of using a single genetic intervention, SynCav1 to 1) re-establish a
polarized membrane signaling platform, 2) augment neurotrophin signaling, 3) enhance neuroplasticity, and 4)
extend survival in the setting of ALS. Our study represents more than an incremental advancement in that it
will use a novel gene therapy intervention combined with specific receptor-targeted pharmacology to restore
and augment pro-growth signaling, axonal and dendritic growth, and formation of newly, functional synapses in
the spinal cord of ALS models. The proposed research will attempt to use a novel genetic approach to
harness the body’s natural potential for neuroplasticity and neuroregeneration. By over-expressing Cav-1
specifically in CNS motor neurons combined with neurotrophic receptor agonism, our ultimate long-term goal is
to improve neuromuscular function and prolong survival in Veterans afflicted ALS. As such, the research has
direct clinical relevance to the long-term health of our Veterans.
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批准号:10701474
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资助金额:$0.0万
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财政年份:2023
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负责人:BRIAN P HEAD
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依托单位:
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财政年份:2017
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财政年份:2017
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Caveolin-mediated neuronal signaling in differentiated adult human neuronal stem cells and the aging brain
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财政年份:2017
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Caveolin-Mediated Neuroplasticity in Alzheimer's Disease and in Human Neurons Harboring EOFAD Mutations
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批准号:10620148
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资助金额:$0.0万
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财政年份:2017
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财政年份:2012
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负责人:BRIAN P HEAD
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Neuron-Targeted Caveolin-1 as a Therapy for Age-Related Neurodegeneration
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批准号:8698261
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财政年份:2012
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Neuron-Targeted Caveolin-1 as a Therapy for Age-Related Neurodegeneration
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批准号:8452592
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财政年份:2012
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负责人:BRIAN P HEAD
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依托单位:
Neuronal-targeted caveolin-1 as a therapy for traumatic brain injury
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批准号:8237977
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资助金额:$35.86万
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财政年份:2011
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负责人:BRIAN P HEAD
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依托单位:
Neuronal-targeted caveolin-1 as a therapy for traumatic brain injury
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批准号:8575548
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资助金额:$34.38万
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财政年份:2011
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负责人:BRIAN P HEAD
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依托单位:
Neuronal-targeted caveolin-1 as a therapy for traumatic brain injury
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资助金额:$33.51万
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财政年份:2011
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负责人:BRIAN P HEAD
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