Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are characterized not only by the overaccumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ), but also by chronic neuroinflammation and neuronal loss. Among these pathological features, astrocytic chang...

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https://www.riss.kr/link?id=T17294415
서울 : 연세대학교 일반대학원, 2025
학위논문(석사) -- 연세대학교 일반대학원 , 제약산업학협동과정 , 2025. 8
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다운로드다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)
Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are characterized not only by the overaccumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ), but also by chronic neuroinflammation and neuronal loss. Among these pathological features, astrocytic chang...
Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), are characterized not
only by the overaccumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ), but also by chronic neuroinflammation
and neuronal loss. Among these pathological features, astrocytic changes represent one of
the earliest events observed during AD progression [1]. This suggests that astrocytes may
play a pivotal role in disease initiation and progression, rather than merely reacting to
damage. Recent findings indicate that astrocytes undergo more rapid and extensive
metabolic reprogramming than previously appreciated [2-4]. Contrary to the traditional
view of astrocytes as passive supporters of neuronal homeostasis, these glial cells actively
reshape their metabolic programs under disease conditions. In this study, I sought to
investigate the metabolic dynamics of astrocytes in the context of neuroinflammation,
aiming to better understand their contribution to the pathogenesis of AD.
In part 1 of my study, I aimed to investigate how astrocytic autophagy responds under
neuroinflammatory conditions in vivo. In the brain, toxic protein aggregates are taken up
by glial cells, including astrocytes and microglia. This process fundamentally involves
autophagy, which serves as a core mechanism for maintaining cellular homeostasis [13].
To monitor the dynamic changes in astrocytic autophagy, I utilized a genetically encoded
autophagy sensor specifically designed for in vivo application [23]. Unlike conventional
sensors that rely on LC3 overexpression, my approach allows visualization of endogenous
autophagic activity, providing a reliable tool for monitoring the dynamic and context
dependent nature of astrocyte autophagy. In part 2, I aimed to investigate the contribution
of impaired mitochondrial glutamine regulation in astrocytes. Mitochondrial dysfunction
is a known driver of oxidative stress and cognitive impairment [part2 1-3], yet the
molecular mechanisms remain poorly defined. I focused on the mitochondrial glutamine
transporter SLC1A5_var, hypothesizing that its dysfunction is associated with
mitochondrial homeostasis and inflammatory responses. Through targeted manipulation of
SLC1A5_var, I examined its impact on astrocyte reactivity and behavior.
In Parts 1 and 2 of this study, I demonstrated that morphological and autophagic
alterations in astrocytes occur via the mitochondrial glutamine transporter variant
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SLC1A5_var and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). These findings will serve as experimental
evidence for future research on astrocytic metabolic plasticity in neuroinflammation and
cognitive impairment.
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