Sleep loss impairs myelin function by altering cholesterol metabolism in oligodendroglia
Simayi, R.; Ficiara, E.; Faniyan, O.; Cerdan Cerda, A.; Aboufares El Alaoui, A.; Fiorini, R.; Cutignano, A.; Piscitelli, F.; Andujar, P.; Santos, A.; Del Gallo, F.; de Vivo, L.; De Santis, S.; Bellesi, M.
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The increasing prevalence of sleep deprivation in modern society demands comprehension of the biological consequences of sleep loss on brain functioning. Our study reveals significant effects of sleep deprivation on myelin integrity. As a result, we identify increased conduction delays in nerve signal propagation, hindered interhemispheric synchronization, and impaired motor performance associated with sleep loss. By profiling oligodendrocyte transcriptome and lipidome, we observe sleep loss-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and lipid metabolism disruption, particularly affecting cholesterol homeostasis. This shift in cholesterol levels alters myelin physical properties. Boosting cholesterol transport to myelin sheaths prevents sleep loss effects on nerve signal propagation and behavior. Our findings highlight the critical role of oligodendrocyte cholesterol regulation in behavioral deficits associated with sleep loss and unveil a novel target for intervention.
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