Karl Kumbier, Maike Roth, Zizheng Li, Julia Lazzari-Dean, Christopher Waters, Sabrina Hammerlindl, Capria Rinaldi, Ping Huang, Vladislav A Korobeynikov, Hemali Phatnani, Neil Shneider, Matthew P Jacobson, Lani F Wu, Steven J Altschuler
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Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressing, highly heterogeneous neurodegenerative disease, underscoring the importance of obtaining information to personalize clinical decisions quickly after diagnosis. Here, we investigated whether ALS-relevant signatures can be detected directly from biopsied patient fibroblasts. We profiled familial ALS (fALS) fibroblasts, representing a range of mutations in the fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene and ages of onset. To differentiate FUS fALS and healthy control fibroblasts, machine-learning classifiers were trained separately on high-content imaging and transcriptional profiles. "Molecular ALS phenotype" scores, derived from these classifiers, captured a spectrum from disease to health. Interestingly, these scores negatively correlated with age of onset, identified several pre-symptomatic individuals and sporadic ALS (sALS) patients with FUS-like fibroblasts, and quantified "movement" of FUS fALS and "FUS-like" sALS toward health upon FUS ASO treatment. Taken together, these findings provide evidence that non-neuronal patient fibroblasts can be used for rapid, personalized assessment in ALS.
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Developmental Cell, established in 2001, is a comprehensive journal that explores a wide range of topics in cell and developmental biology. Our publication encompasses work across various disciplines within biology, with a particular emphasis on investigating the intersections between cell biology, developmental biology, and other related fields. Our primary objective is to present research conducted through a cell biological perspective, addressing the essential mechanisms governing cell function, cellular interactions, and responses to the environment. Moreover, we focus on understanding the collective behavior of cells, culminating in the formation of tissues, organs, and whole organisms, while also investigating the consequences of any malfunctions in these intricate processes.