Cell type-resolved transcriptomic map of skeletal muscle in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Gorsek Sparovec, T.; Eriksson, G.; Schutten, R.; Li, C.; Lu, H.; Rosa, J.; Torstensson, S.; Dahmani, S.; Lindgren, E.; Ohlsson, C.; Damdimopoulou, P.; Linden Hirschberg, A.; Deng, Q.; Lindskog, C.; Stener-Victorin, E.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with skeletal muscle insulin resistance, fibrosis, and lipotoxicity, yet the cellular origins remain unknown. Here, we present a comprehensive cellular atlas of skeletal muscle from hyperinsulinemic and hyperandrogenic women with PCOS and controls of similar age, weight, and BMI. Analysis of 72,247 nuclei from 19 biopsies revealed cell-type-specific dysregulation in PCOS, with fiber-type-specific metabolic impairment, converging with pro-fibrotic reprogramming of fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) and enhanced FAP-myofiber crosstalk, characterized by enhanced collagen and laminin signaling. Metformin intervention for 16-weeks selectively reversed PCOS-associated transcriptional dysregulation in FAPs, revealing heterogeneous cellular responses in skeletal muscle. In vitro, PCOS myotubes retained metabolic dysfunction, yet show normalized glucose responsiveness, indicating plasticity despite metabolic memory. Systemic hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenemia correlated with transcriptional signatures in muscle fibers and FAPs, linking endocrine imbalance to pro-fibrotic remodeling. These findings identify novel therapeutic targets beyond conventional insulin-sensitizing approaches. Highlights- First single-nuclei atlas of human skeletal muscle in women with PCOS - FAPs subpopulations display activated pro-fibrotic phenotype - Metformin selectively targets distinct cell populations - Hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenemia correlate with transcriptional signatures of skeletal muscle fibers and FAPs
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