Integration of Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomic Data Reveals Spatial Architecture and Potential Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease

被引:2
作者
Fan, Xing [1 ]
Li, Huamei [2 ]
机构
[1] Nantong Univ, Sch Med, Dept Biochem & Mol Biol, Nantong 226001, Peoples R China
[2] Nanjing Univ, Affiliated Hosp, Nanjing Drum Tower Hosp, Dept Rheumatol & Immunol,Med Sch, Nanjing 210008, Peoples R China
关键词
Alzheimer's disease; Single-cell data; Spatial transcriptomics; Prefrontal cortex; Oligodendrocytes; Subtypes; GENE-EXPRESSION; DYSREGULATION;
D O I
10.1007/s12035-024-04617-3
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual loss of neurons and the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Despite advancements in the understanding of AD's pathophysiology, the cellular organization and interactions in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) remain elusive. Eight single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) datasets from both normal controls and individuals with AD were harmonized. Stringent preprocessing protocols were implemented to uphold dataset integrity. Unsupervised clustering and annotation revealed 22 distinct cell clusters corresponding to 19 unique cell types. The spatial architecture of the PFC region was constructed using the CARD tool. Further analyses encompassed trajectory examination of Oligodendrocyte subtypes, evaluation of regulon activity scores, and spot clustering within white matter regions (WM). Differential expression analysis and functional enrichment assays unveiled molecular signatures linked to AD progression and were validated using microarray data sourced from neurodegenerative disorder patients. Our investigation employs scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics to uncover the cellular atlas and spatial architecture of the human PFC in AD. Moreover, our results indicate that Oligodendrocytes are more prevalent in AD patients, showcasing diverse subtypes and spatial organization within WM regions. Each subtype appears to be associated with distinct biological processes and transcriptional regulators, shedding light on their involvement in AD pathology. Notably, the Oligodendrocyte_C6 subtype is linked to neurological damage in AD patients, characterized by heightened expression of genes involved in cell-cell connections, cell membrane stability, and myelination. Additionally, 12 target genes regulated by NFIA were identified, which are upregulated in AD patients and associated with disease progression. Elevated PLXDC2 expression in peripheral blood was also identified, suggesting its potential as a non-invasive biomarker for early AD detection. Our study provides novel insights into the role of Oligodendrocytes in AD and highlights the potential of PLXDC2 as a blood biomarker for non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of AD patients.
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页码:5395 / 5412
页数:18
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