Fingerprinting disease-derived protein aggregates reveals unique signature of Motor Neuron Disease
Cox, D.; Burke, M.; Milani, S.; White, M. A.; Waldron, F. M.; Böken, D.; Lobanova, E.; Sreedharan, J.; Gregory, J. M.; Klenerman, D.
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Inappropriate aggregation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a hallmark of motor neuron disease (MND). Current methods for quantifying heterogeneous aggregate populations in biofluids are limited, precluding their routine use in diagnosis and disease monitoring. Single molecule microscopy methods overcome these limitations to deliver quantitative morphological and compositional fingerprinting of molecular assemblies containing TDP-43. Here, we demonstrate the application of such methods to extracts from donor brain tissues. We show the number and morphology of aggregates derived from frontal cortex and cerebellar samples is sufficient to distinguish MND donors from neurologically normal controls, as well as between different MND cohorts. In addition, we compare proteomic and microscopic compositional profiles, demonstrating how complementary insights delivered by each technique can enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms. These single molecule assays will inform future diagnostic and stratification technologies, improving our ability to deliver patient care in a timely and targeted manner.
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