Insulin resistance compromises midbrain organoid neural activity and metabolic efficiency predisposing to Parkinsons disease pathology
Zagare, A.; Kurlovics, J.; Almeida, C.; Ferrante, D.; Frangenberg, D.; Neises, L.; Vitali, A.; Gomez-Giro, G.; Jaeger, C.; Antony, P.; Halder, R.; Krueger, R.; Glaab, E.; Meiser, J.; Stalidzans, E.; Arena, G.; Schwamborn, J. C.
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Growing evidence indicates that Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinsons disease through shared disease mechanisms. Studies show that insulin resistance, which is the driving pathophysiological mechanism of T2D plays a major role in neurodegeneration by impairing neuronal functionality, metabolism, and survival. To investigate insulin resistance caused pathological changes in the human midbrain, which could predispose a healthy midbrain to PD development, we exposed iPSC-derived human midbrain organoids from healthy individuals to either high insulin concentrations, promoting insulin resistance, or to more physiological insulin concentrations restoring insulin signalling function. We combined experimental methods with metabolic modelling to identify the most insulin resistance-dependent pathogenic processes. We demonstrate that insulin resistance compromises organoid metabolic efficiency, leading to increased levels of oxidative stress. Additionally, insulin-resistant midbrain organoids showed decreased neural activity and reduced amount of dopaminergic neurons, highlighting insulin resistance as a significant target in PD prevention.
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