Transcriptomic profiling of symptomatic and end-stage SOD1-G93A transgenic mice reveals extracellular matrix components as key players in ALS pathogenesis
Simona Rossi , Martina Milani , Ilaria Della Valle , Savina Apolloni
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Abstract
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ALS is a neurodegenerative disease marked by the loss of motor neurons.
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Damaged neurons are not regenerated but attract immune cells, fibroblasts, and astrocytes.
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Research suggests fibrosis and inflammation contribute to ALS progression.
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This study profiled spinal cord tissues from SOD1-G93A male mice at different disease stages using RNA sequencing.
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We identified differentially expressed genes and pathways linked to disease progression.
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We highlighted notable changes in ECM-related genes: Fmod, S100a4, S100a6 and Col1a1.
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These findings provide insights into ALS pathology and potential therapeutic targets.
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