Sergey Trushin, Thi Kim Oanh Nguyen, Andrea Stojakovic, Mark Ostroot, J Trey Deason, Su-Youne Chang, Liang Zhang, Slobodan I Macura, Toshihiko Nambara, Wenyan Lu, Takahisa Kanekiyo, Eugenia Trushina
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Abstract
Background: Despite recent approval of monoclonal antibodies that reduce amyloid (Aβ) accumulation, the development of disease-modifying strategies targeting the underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is urgently needed.
Methods: We demonstrate that mitochondrial complex I (mtCI) represents a druggable target, where its weak inhibition activates neuroprotective signalling, benefiting AD mouse models with Aβ and p-Tau pathologies. Rational design and structure‒activity relationship studies yielded mtCI inhibitors profiled in a drug discovery funnel designed to address safety, selectivity, and efficacy.
Findings: The lead compound C458 is highly protective against Aβ toxicity, has favourable pharmacokinetics, and minimal off-target effects. C458 exhibited excellent brain penetrance, activating neuroprotective pathways with a single dose. Preclinical studies in APP/PS1 mice were conducted using functional tests, metabolic assessment, in vivo31P-NMR spectroscopy, blood cytokine panels, ex vivo electrophysiology, and Western blotting. Chronic oral administration improved long-term potentiation, reduced oxidative stress and inflammation, and enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis, antioxidant signalling, and cellular energetics. Efficacy against Aβ and p-Tau was confirmed in human organoids.
Interpretation: These studies provide further evidence that the restoration of mitochondrial function in response to mild energetic stress represents a promising disease-modifying strategy for AD.
Funding: This research was supported by grants from NIH AG 5549-06, NS1 07265, AG 062135, UG3/UH3 NS 113776, and ADDF 291204 (all to ET); U19 AG069701 (to TK); the Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship grant 23AARF-1027342 (to TKON).
EBioMedicineBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
CiteScore
17.70
自引率
0.90%
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579
审稿时长
5 weeks
期刊介绍:
eBioMedicine is a comprehensive biomedical research journal that covers a wide range of studies that are relevant to human health. Our focus is on original research that explores the fundamental factors influencing human health and disease, including the discovery of new therapeutic targets and treatments, the identification of biomarkers and diagnostic tools, and the investigation and modification of disease pathways and mechanisms. We welcome studies from any biomedical discipline that contribute to our understanding of disease and aim to improve human health.