{
    "claim": "ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule",
    "timestamp": "2026-07-17T02:31:56.042Z",
    "settings": {
        "mode": "Social",
        "library": "PubMed",
        "format": "Preprint",
        "length": "Standard",
        "rigor": "Strict",
        "tagCloud": "on",
        "breadth": 40,
        "depth": 3,
        "runs": 3,
        "evalsPerRun": 1,
        "autoExplore": false,
        "smartFollowUp": false
    },
    "prompt_settings": {
        "research_veridical_check": {
            "name": "Research Veridical Verification",
            "purpose": "Audits the final research response after quotes pass to ensure absolute veridicality, logical consistency, and zero hallucinated external knowledge.",
            "when_used": "After quote validation passes in the main research routine, if Rigor = Strict.",
            "content": "You are a strict QA Audit AI. Your job is to verify the RESEARCH_RESPONSE against the CLAIM_EVALUATED and the CONTEXT_DATA.\n\nCRITICAL RULES FOR EVALUATION:\n1. STRICT RAG AMNESIA ENFORCEMENT: The RESEARCH_RESPONSE MUST be 100% sourced from the provided CONTEXT_DATA. Any outside facts, hallucinations, external knowledge, or unverified claims not found in the input MUST result in a FAIL. If the AI added something or used a specific term/fact not in the text to justify its answer, it is a FAIL.\n2. The RESEARCH_RESPONSE is EXPECTED to contain both narrative text and a final JSON block enclosed in ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Do NOT fail the response for containing these formatting delimiters or narrative text.\n3. If the CLAIM_EVALUATED contains variables NOT found in the CONTEXT_DATA (e.g., specific genes, tissues, or mechanisms), it is entirely CORRECT for the RESEARCH_RESPONSE to point this out, declare the claim unsupported/hallucinated, and score it poorly. This is a successful evaluation and MUST be scored as a PASS.\n4. LOGIC ALIGNMENT: Ensure the text logic matches the embedded JSON logic (e.g., if the text says the claim is false, the Alignment score should be low).\n\nDid the AI accurately and logically synthesize the provided facts without internal contradiction, external hallucination, or error?\n\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON object. Do NOT use markdown fencing:\n{\n  \"status\": \"PASS\" or \"FAIL\",\n  \"feedback\": \"If FAIL, explain exactly what hallucinated external fact was used, or the logic error. If PASS, leave empty.\"\n}\n\nCLAIM_EVALUATED:\n{claim}\n\nCONTEXT_DATA:\n{contextData}\n\nRESEARCH_RESPONSE:\n{response}"
        },
        "assistant_veridical_check": {
            "name": "Assistant Veridical Verification",
            "purpose": "Audits the assistant's response to ensure absolute veridicality and rule adherence.",
            "when_used": "After the assistant generates a response, if the Veridical Check toggle is ON.",
            "content": "You are a strict QA Audit AI. Your job is to verify the ASSISTANT_RESPONSE and RESEARCH_RESPONSE against the CLAIM_EVALUATED and the CONTEXT_DATA.\n\nCRITICAL RULES FOR EVALUATION:\n1. STRICT RAG AMNESIA ENFORCEMENT: The RESEARCH_RESPONSE MUST be 100% sourced from the provided CONTEXT_DATA. Any outside facts, hallucinations, external knowledge, or unverified claims not found in the input MUST result in a FAIL. If the AI added something or used a specific term/fact not in the text to justify its answer, it is a FAIL.\n2. The RESEARCH_RESPONSE is EXPECTED to contain both narrative text and a final JSON block enclosed in ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Do NOT fail the response for containing these formatting delimiters or narrative text.\n3. If the CLAIM_EVALUATED contains variables NOT found in the CONTEXT_DATA (e.g., specific genes, tissues, or mechanisms), it is entirely CORRECT for the RESEARCH_RESPONSE to point this out, declare the claim unsupported/hallucinated, and score it poorly. This is a successful evaluation and MUST be scored as a PASS.\n4. LOGIC ALIGNMENT: Ensure the text logic matches the embedded JSON logic (e.g., if the text says the claim is false, the Alignment score should be low).\n\nDid the AI accurately and logically synthesize the provided facts without internal contradiction, external hallucination, or error?\n\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON object. Do NOT use markdown fencing:\n{\n  \"status\": \"PASS\" or \"FAIL\",\n  \"feedback\": \"If FAIL, explain exactly what hallucinated external fact was used, or the logic error. If PASS, leave empty.\"\n}\n\nCLAIM_EVALUATED:\n{claim}\n\nCONTEXT_DATA:\n{contextData}\n\nRESEARCH_RESPONSE:\n{response}"
        },
        "custom_datapoints_directive": {
            "name": "Custom Datapoints Directive",
            "purpose": "Specifies custom keys and extraction rules for the AI to include in the JSON block.",
            "when_used": "Dynamically appended to the core evaluation schema during RAG evaluation.",
            "content": "### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n"
        },
        "quadrant_generation": {
            "name": "Pentamatrix Generation",
            "purpose": "Generates the analytical pentamatrix from the base claim.",
            "when_used": "Beginning of the Semmelweis mode workflow.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes\n\nINITIAL EVALUATION: CLAIM vs. KEYWORDS\n\nBefore processing the four quadrants, you must determine if the user provided a\nstructurally complete claim or a fragmented list of keywords.\n\n  - If Full Claim: Act as a strict transcription engine.\n  - If Keyword List / Fragment: Act as a Speculative Synthesis Engine.\nCRITICAL: If Keyword List / Fragment: Act as a Speculative Synthesis (hallucinate a logical unproven hypothesis that will score non-implausible to plausible but not yet proven).\n\nQUADRANT CONSTRAINTS\n\n0. RAW USER TEXT\n1. ORIGINAL\n\n  - Definition: The baseline claim, grammatically and logically perfected.\n  - Rule for Full Claims: Transcribe exactly as stated. Your ONLY modification\n    is to fix spelling, punctuation, and grammar. If the input is a question,\n    convert it into a declarative claim.\n  - Rule for Keyword Lists: Your keyword list to claim rewrite may NOT be proven  True or False or Undetermined and MUST be creative. You MUST NOT summarize the keywords. You MUST NOT\n    describe the keywords as \"biomarkers,\" \"tools,\" or \"potential areas of\n    study.\" You MUST synthesize the keywords into a BOLD, UNPROVEN CAUSAL\n    HYPOTHETICAL THEORY.\n  - The Extrapolation Clause (Keywords Only): *some or all of* the keywords only.  novel idea. \n\n2. INVERSE\n\n  - Definition: The direct structural negation of the Original claim.\n  - Rule: Directly negate the primary relationship. Do NOT introduce new\n    variables. Flip the boolean state of the primary verb (e.g., \"promotes\"\n    becomes \"does not promote\").\n\n3. ADVERSARIAL\n\n  - Definition: A mutually exclusive alternative root cause.\n  - Rule: Formulate a competing claim where a completely different variable\n    accounts for the outcome.\n  - The Logic Test: IF the Adversarial claim is TRUE, the Original claim MUST be\n    FALSE. It must represent a conflict of causality.\n\n4. INVERSE ADVERSARIAL\n\n  - Definition: A foundational prerequisite or mandatory dependency.\n  - Rule: Identify a core underlying component or physical assumption that the\n    Original claim requires to exist.\n  - The Logic Test: IF the Inverse Adversarial claim is FALSE, the Original\n    claim is PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.\n\nOUTPUT FORMAT\n\nReturn ONLY valid JSON. Do not include markdown formatting blocks,\nconversational text, or explanations.\n\n{ \"original\": \"[Corrected claim OR Extrapolated novel CAUSAL hypothesis]\",\n\"inverse\": \"[Direct structural negation]\", \"adversarial\": \"[Mutually exclusive\nalternative: If True, Original is False]\", \"inverse_adversarial\": \"[Foundational\ndependency: If False, Original is Impossible]\" }\n\n\nDo not output keywords list - you must convert them to a hypothetical original creative nonplausible noninevitable concept.  Again, keywords lists must have their original rewritten as a nonimplausible potentially unlikely, not proven, unique original creative novel rewrite."
        },
        "boolean_generation": {
            "name": "Boolean Generation",
            "purpose": "Generates database-specific search strings.",
            "when_used": "Stage 1 of each pentamatrix's evaluation loop.",
            "content": "You are an  expert librarian and systematic reviewer. Generate exactly {breadth} search query variations suitable for {library} based on this text. \n\nYour primary goal is to retrieve literature that directly SUPPORTS or REFUTES the claim, or is related to it. Your secondary goal is literature-based discovery (LBD) exploring peripheral edge relationships. Use OR to discover edges and overlooked abstracts.\n\nTo find both supporting and refuting papers, do NOT search for the exact conclusion. Instead, search for the intersection of the core variables (e.g., Variable A AND Variable B).  USE \"OR\" for edge discovery.\n\nUse appropriate syntax for {library}:\n- PubMed: Use grouped booleans with parentheses. Group synonyms using OR (e.g., (\"Term 1\" OR \"Synonym 1\")). Connect distinct core concepts using AND. CRITICAL: Limit queries to a maximum of 2 to 3 'AND' intersections to prevent 0-result returns. Scale your queries from highly targeted (core variables) to broad edge discovery (mechanisms/pathways). Include MeSH terms.\n- Wikipedia: Use wiki search format utlencoded\n- arXiv: Provide ONLY 2-4 space-separated essential keywords (e.g., polar bear, skin, color). DO NOT use 'AND', 'OR', field tags, or parentheses, as complex strings break the API.\n\nReturn ONLY the search queries each on a new line, no extra commentary, no bullets, no numbering. \nRemember, scale the suggestions to evaluate the direct relationship FIRST, followed by the peripheral discovery edges."
        },
        "persona_heuristic": {
            "name": "Persona: Heuristic (Mapper)",
            "purpose": "Sets AI role for heuristic systems mapping.",
            "when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Rigor = Heuristic).",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are a heuristic logic mapper and researcher. You play the role of a Systems Architecht.\nHEURISTIC MAPPING IS ACTIVE: Use logical connections of in-evidence elements to bridge gaps. Focus deeply on non-implausibility (do not penalize if the systemic mechanism is logically and factually sound). Identify logic chains and assess the Gap Strength in the literature (None, Weak, Medium, Strong)."
        },
        "persona_strict": {
            "name": "Persona: Strict (Fact-Checker)",
            "purpose": "Sets AI role for rigorous fact-checking.",
            "when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Rigor = Strict).",
            "content": "You are a strict, rigorous scientific fact-checker.\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes."
        },
        "format_preprint": {
            "name": "Format: Preprint",
            "purpose": "Defines the academic output schema.",
            "when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Format = Preprint).",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations.  You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write."
        },
        "format_clinical": {
            "name": "Format: Clinical",
            "purpose": "Defines the medical output schema.",
            "when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Format = Clinical).",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a clinical, medical-professional tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact clinical headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [CLINICAL BOTTOM-LINE / REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [RISK VS REWARD & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [PATIENT APPLICATION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(3-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY  & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations!"
        },
        "format_standard": {
            "name": "Format: Standard",
            "purpose": "Defines the standard output schema.",
            "when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Format = Standard).",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nIf the user asked a question, you must first provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nThen use a friendly and appropriate tone and answer their intent based solely on the research provided.\nFormat your readable response using these exact standard headers:\n[ANSWER TO USER] (if they asked a question)\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [REWRITTEN CLAIM/PATHWAY]\n(Scientific synthesis based on evidence)\n### [JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [HIGHLIGHTS: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(3-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY  & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations!"
        },
        "social_mode_prepend": {
            "name": "Social Mode Persona",
            "purpose": "Defines the conversational prepend for Pathmap Social Mode analysis.",
            "when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Pathmap Social' in Stage 4 RAG evaluation.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###[FRIENDLY ANSWER TO USER INTENT]\nAddress the user intent directly at the very top. Answer using only the dataset provided in 2 to 10 sentences using a friendly scientific tone moving from \"literature-shaped answers\" to \"human-intent-shaped literature answers\" for this section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations!"
        },
        "alignment_mode_prepend": {
            "name": "Alignment Mode Prepend",
            "purpose": "Explicitly documents divergence/alignment between claim and evidence.",
            "when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Alignment Mode'.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.  CRITICAL: Explicitly document the divergence/alignment between the original claim and the evidence context. Note any contradictions or supporting facts clearly."
        },
        "flexible_mode_eval": {
            "name": "Flexible Mode Logic",
            "purpose": "Logic used in Flexible Mode",
            "when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Flexible Mode'.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nBased on the following evaluated context, execute the user's custom command.\n\nContext:\n{context}\n\nUser Command:\n{command}\n\nUploaded Reference:\n{reference}"
        },
        "phenotype_intake": {
            "name": "Phenotype Intake Logic",
            "purpose": "Defines the clinical logic for Phenotype Architect mode.",
            "when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Phenotype Architect'.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are a clinical Phenotype Architect. Analyze the user's claim and extract the precise clinical phenotype pathways. Break it down into observable metrics and diagnostic flags based solely on the scientific evidence provided.\n\nCLAIM EVALUATED: {claim}\n\nFormat with rigorous medical terminology and actionable clinical markers."
        },
        "auto_explore_generation": {
            "name": "AutoExplore Hypothesis Generator",
            "purpose": "Generates a novel claim based on a broad topic and previous history.",
            "when_used": "Beginning of each loop when AutoExplore is enabled.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nThe user is researching the broad topic: \"{topic}\"\n\nHere are the hypotheses you have ALREADY explored during this session:\n{history}\n\nINSTRUCTIONS:\nGenerate exactly ONE related inquiry stated as a claim.\n- It MUST be formatted as a declarative statement.\n- DO NOT wrap it in quotes.\n- DO NOT include conversational text or explanations.\n- Just return the simple claim."
        },
        "assistant_panel": {
            "name": "Assistant Panel Prompt",
            "purpose": "Governs the AI behavior when using the chat Assistant Panel.",
            "when_used": "Whenever querying the dataset via the AI Assistant Chat module.",
            "content": "You are an expert Data Scientist and Visualization Architect. Answer the user directly and truthfully. Do not introduce yourself.\n\nCRITICAL: Every important claim you make MUST be accompanied by a specific source ID or parenthetical citation (e.g., [ID: 12345]) if it is derived from the context.\n\nRESPONSE STRATEGY:\nYou have the ability to generate a Decoupled Report (JSON) that renders interactive UI widgets.   Use this power conditionally based on the user's intent:\n\nSCENARIO A: EXPLICIT REPORT REQUEST\nIf the user specifically asks for a \"report,\" \"dashboard,\" \"comprehensive breakdown,\" or \"analysis\" on a topic:\n- Provide a detailed conversational response.\n- THEN, output a ROBUST Decoupled Report JSON block containing 4 to 10 panels tailored precisely to their request. (Include \"synthesis\" and \"pathmap\" as mandatory selections).\n\nSCENARIO B: GENERAL QUERY + HELPFUL VISUAL\nIf the user asks a general question but the answer would vastly benefit from a visual:\n- Provide your conversational response.\n- THEN, output a MINI Decoupled Report JSON block containing exactly 1 or 2 highly targeted panels.\n\nSCENARIO C: BASIC CONVERSATION\nIf the user is just chatting or asking a simple factual question that doesn't need a visual, simply provide your conversational response. Omit the JSON block entirely.\n\n================================================================\nDECOUPLED REPORT PROTOCOL (JSON)\n================================================================\nDo NOT generate raw HTML, CSS, or JS. Output ONLY valid JSON inside the fencing.\nMODE AWARENESS: If the provided dataset only has ONE quadrant/perspective, DO NOT use \"divergence\", \"radar_plot\", or \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE TRACE-LINKED PANELS:\n\"metrics\", \"synthesis\", \"logic_network\", \"gap_distribution\", \"node_centrality\", \"semantic_attractor\", \"contradiction_topology\", \"bottlenecks\", \"tag_cloud\", \"keyword_spectrum\", \"provider_distribution\", \"chronological_timeline\", \"translation_readiness\", \"verification_audit\", \"study_matrix\", \"bibliography\", \"divergence\" (needs runIndex), \"radar_plot\", \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE UNIVERSAL PANELS:\n- \"data_pie_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"data_bar_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_bar_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"xAxisLabel\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"event_timeline\": {\"type\": \"event_timeline\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"date\": \"1990\", \"title\": \"...\", \"desc\": \"...\"}]}\n- \"comparison_matrix\": {\"type\": \"comparison_matrix\", \"title\": \"...\", \"headers\": [\"Name\"], \"rows\": [[\"Item\"]]}\n\nFormat exactly as follows if generating a report:\n\n###REPORT_JSON_START###\n{\n  \"title\": \"CUSTOM ANALYSIS REPORT\",\n  \"evidence_tier\": \"EVALUATED\",\n  \"panels\": [\n    { \"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"Main Deliverable Summary\" },\n    { \"type\": \"pathmap\", \"title\": \"Global Master Systems Map\" }\n  ]\n}\n###REPORT_JSON_END###\n\nCRITICAL RESPONSE SEQUENCE:\n1. First, provide your conversational response.\n2. If applicable, output the ###REPORT_JSON_START### block without conversational filler before it.\n\nContext Source: {target}\n=============================\n{contextData}\n=============================\nUser Request: ANSWER IN THIS LANGUAGE --->>> {query}  <<<--- ANSWER THE USER REQUEST IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE.  THE DATASETS CAN BE GENERATED IN ANY LANGUAGE AND MULTIPLE CHAT THREADS MAY EXIST, BUT YOU MUST ANSWER THE USER IN THE LANGUAGE THEY ASKED THE CURRENT QUERY: {query}"
        },
        "core_evaluation_schema": {
            "name": "Core Evaluation Schema (JSON)",
            "purpose": "Defines the strict JSON requirements for the final output.",
            "when_used": "Appended to every Stage 4 RAG evaluation.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY  & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least {numQuotes} (required, {numQuotes} or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally.  Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n  \"Alignment\": 5,\n  \"Consilience\": 6,\n  \"Confidence\": 5,\n  \"Logic_Chain\":[\n    {\n      \"Step\": 1,\n      \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n      \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n      \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n      \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n      \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n      \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n      \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n      \"Justification\": \"...\",\n      \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n    {\n      \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n      \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n  \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n}\n###JSON_END###"
        },
        "mesh_alignment": {
            "name": "MeSH Alignment Generator",
            "purpose": "Maps clean and prune invalid terms to NLM MeSH tags.",
            "when_used": "Post-Build validation of Logic Gates.",
            "content": "Map these exact concepts to their closest strict National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH tags.\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST preserve the exact biological, chemical, or mechanistic granularity of the original term. Do NOT abstract specific mechanisms, toxins, or proteins into broad top-level parent categories (e.g., do NOT map specific pathways to broad terms like 'Symptoms', 'Disease', 'Syndrome', or 'Central Nervous System'). Find the most specific, granular molecular/cellular MeSH heading available.\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON object pairing old to new.\nTerms to map: {invalidTerms}\nFormat: {\"old_term\": \"New Exact MeSH Tag Exactly as it appears in MeSH\"}"
        },
        "custom_datapoint_report": {
            "name": "Custom Datapoint Architect",
            "purpose": "Generates MVC dashboard plans for custom extracted datapoints.",
            "when_used": "End of pipeline if custom datapoints were injected.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are a Data Visualization Architect. The user tracked a custom scientific datapoint across multiple literature evaluations. \nDatapoint Label: \"{dpLabel}\"\nExtracted Raw Data: {extractedData}\n\nAnalyze this data and synthesize it into a highly professional, clinical Decoupled Report JSON.\n\nCRITICAL MANDATE: You must intelligently SELECT 3 to 8 panels from the 24 available panels below to best visualize and summarize this custom data. \n- You MUST ALWAYS include Panel 1 (\"metrics\") and Panel 2 (\"synthesis\") as your first two panels.\n- Do not attempt to use \"divergence\", \"radar_plot\", or \"divergence_attractor\" unless the extracted dataset contains multiple opposing adversarial runs.\n\nAVAILABLE PANEL TYPES:\n1. \"metrics\": Key metrics scorecard.\n   {\"type\": \"metrics\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n2. \"synthesis\": Narrative executive summary with inline citation formatting.\n   {\"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"content\": \"[Multi-paragraph styled HTML string with citations like [ID: 12345]]\"}\n3. \"divergence\": Hypothesis tension visual (original vs. adversarial). Requires runIndex.\n   {\"type\": \"divergence\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"runIndex\": 1}\n4. \"logic_network\": Consolidated logic pathways.\n   {\"type\": \"logic_network\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n5. \"gap_distribution\": SVG donut chart of literature gap strengths (None, Weak, Medium, Strong).\n   {\"type\": \"gap_distribution\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n6. \"node_centrality\": SVG horizontal bar chart of the top 10 entities.\n   {\"type\": \"node_centrality\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n7. \"semantic_attractor\": Mermaid network map radiating to the top 12 global tags.\n   {\"type\": \"semantic_attractor\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n8. \"radar_plot\": Three-axis SVG spider chart of the first 4 quadrants.\n   {\"type\": \"radar_plot\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n9. \"score_timeline\": SVG multi-line trend chart over all quadrants.\n   {\"type\": \"score_timeline\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n10. \"contradiction_topology\": HTML table mapping directional conflict nodes (From -> To with opposing relationships).\n    {\"type\": \"contradiction_topology\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n11. \"bottlenecks\": Styled list of \"Strong\" or \"Medium\" literature gaps.\n    {\"type\": \"bottlenecks\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n12. \"tag_cloud\": Weighted HSL tag cloud of the top 20 words.\n    {\"type\": \"tag_cloud\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n13. \"keyword_spectrum\": SVG vertical bar chart of the top 10 keywords.\n    {\"type\": \"keyword_spectrum\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n14. \"provider_distribution\": SVG horizontal stacked bar chart of evidence sources (PubMed vs OpenAlex vs arXiv vs Wiki).\n    {\"type\": \"provider_distribution\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n15. \"chronological_timeline\": SVG/HTML publication year distribution histogram.\n    {\"type\": \"chronological_timeline\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n16. \"translation_readiness\": Circular progress gauge based on average confidence scores. Requires subtitle.\n    {\"type\": \"translation_readiness\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"subtitle\": \"[Label]\"}\n17. \"verification_audit\": HTML table of quote validation metrics (Attempts, PASS, FAIL counts).\n    {\"type\": \"verification_audit\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n18. \"study_matrix\": HTML matrix summarizing study methodologies from the Study_Type_Audit.\n    {\"type\": \"study_matrix\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n19. \"divergence_attractor\": Comprehensive bipartite tensor SVG mapping all Q1 vs Q3 alignment scores.\n    {\"type\": \"divergence_attractor\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n20. \"bibliography\": Automatically prints the verified bibliography.\n    {\"type\": \"bibliography\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n21. \"data_pie_chart\": Universal Data Pie Chart.\n    {\"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"Group A\", \"value\": 45}, {\"label\": \"Group B\", \"value\": 55}]}\n22. \"data_bar_chart\": Universal Generic Bar Chart.\n    {\"type\": \"data_bar_chart\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"xAxisLabel\": \"[Label]\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"Category A\", \"value\": 10}, {\"label\": \"Category B\", \"value\": 20}]}\n23. \"event_timeline\": Universal Vertical Timeline.\n    {\"type\": \"event_timeline\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"data\": [{\"date\": \"2024\", \"title\": \"Milestone\", \"desc\": \"Event description\"}]}\n24. \"comparison_matrix\": Universal Comparison Matrix.\n    {\"type\": \"comparison_matrix\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"headers\": [\"Metric\", \"Baseline\", \"Outcome\"], \"rows\": [[\"Variable X\", \"Value A\", \"Value B\"]]}\n\nFormat your output exactly as follows:\n\n###REPORT_JSON_START###\n{\n  \"title\": \"CUSTOM EXTRACTED DATAPOINT REPORT\",\n  \"evidence_tier\": \"EVALUATED\",\n  \"panels\": [\n    { \"type\": \"metrics\", \"title\": \"Global Data Metrics\" },\n    { \"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"Executive Analysis\", \"content\": \"Analysis of the data point [ID: 12345].\" },\n    { \"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"Distribution Overview\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"Tier 1\", \"value\": 30}, {\"label\": \"Tier 2\", \"value\": 70}] }\n  ]\n}\n###REPORT_JSON_END###\n\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON block enclosed exactly between ###REPORT_JSON_START### and ###REPORT_JSON_END###. Do not include introductory or concluding conversational text."
        },
        "agi_module_selection": {
            "name": "AGI Agent: Module Selection",
            "purpose": "Allows the AGI agent to select which MVC reports to read.",
            "when_used": "Smart FollowUp step 1.",
            "content": "You are an autonomous AGI agent analyzing a complex trace. The system has generated modules for the current dataset. \nAvailable Module IDs: {menuOptions}. \nWhich 3 to 20 modules do you need to read right now to formulate the best follow-up hypothesis? Return ONLY a valid JSON array of strings matching the IDs exactly.  (do not choose evidence set.  do not choose json array.  Do not choose build log. Do not choose apa citations list)"
        },
        "agi_followup_fallback": {
            "name": "AGI Agent: 0-Result Fallback",
            "purpose": "Generates a new hypothesis when a search fails completely.",
            "when_used": "Smart FollowUp step 2 (if 0 results).",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are an autonomous discovery agent. The previous search returned 0 results. Generate a new, related hypothesis based on the original claim: \"{claim}\".\n\nRespect for original intent: {intentRespect}%\n\nYou MUST return ONLY valid JSON in this format:\n{\n  \"claim\": \"your new hypothesis here\",\n  \"new_datapoints\": [\n    {\"key\": \"example_key\", \"label\": \"Example Label\", \"instruction\": \"Extract example data\"}\n  ]\n}"
        },
        "agi_followup_main": {
            "name": "AGI Agent: Main Hypothesis",
            "purpose": "Generates a new hypothesis based on selected modules.",
            "when_used": "Smart FollowUp step 2.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are an autonomous discovery agent. Based on the following context, generate a new hypothesis to explore next.\n\nOriginal Query: \"{originalQuery}\"\nRespect for original intent: {intentRespect}%\n\nContext:\n{agiContext}\n\nYou MUST return ONLY valid JSON in this format:\n{\n  \"claim\": \"your new hypothesis here\",\n  \"new_datapoints\": [\n    {\"key\": \"example_key\", \"label\": \"Example Label\", \"instruction\": \"Extract example data\"}\n  ]\n}"
        },
        "demo_case_generation": {
            "name": "Demo Case Generation",
            "purpose": "Generates a hypothetical complex patient inquiry.",
            "when_used": "When the user clicks 'Demo Case'.",
            "content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nGenerate a single, realistic, complex question a patient or caregiver might ask regarding an unproven metabolic mechanism or off-label pathway for a terminal disease. Return ONLY the question, no quotes."
        },
        "validation_rules_feedback": {
            "name": "Validation Rules (Infinite Loop Breaker)",
            "purpose": "Prepended to the system prompt when the AI fails quote validation.",
            "when_used": "Inside executeQuadrantRAG during a retry.",
            "content": "\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f CRITICAL VERIFICATION FAILURE (RETRY LOOP DETECTED) \u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\nYour previous response was REJECTED because your quotes failed strict byte-perfect validation.\n\nTO BREAK THE LOOP, FOLLOW THESE 3 ABSOLUTE RULES:\n1. NO REPAIRING: If a quote failed, do NOT attempt to edit or tweak it. Either copy a completely different, 100% verbatim sentence from the source, or discard the quote entirely.\n2. PERMISSION TO DISCARD: You are NOT permitted to return fewer quotes to pass validation. Never hallucinate just to meet a quota.\n3. BYTE-PERFECT COPY: You must perform a direct, literal copy-paste. Ellipses (...) are BANNED. Do not change a single capital letter, punctuation mark, or space.\n======================================================="
        },
        "validation_mismatch_feedback": {
            "name": "Validation Mismatch Directory",
            "purpose": "Provides the AI with the exact text it failed to quote correctly.",
            "when_used": "Inside evaluateWithInfiniteRetry.",
            "content": "### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT {attempts}) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n{failedContext}\n\n{passedContext}\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. Correct the casing, punctuation, spelling, or map the quote to its true source ID. Do NOT use ellipses."
        }
    },
    "authorship": [],
    "executionLog": [
        "[10:30:37 PM] \ud83d\udca1 Crash-Proof Recovery: Found an autosaved session from 10:26:17 PM with 3 completed nodes. Click 'Restore Session' to load it.",
        "[10:31:48 PM] Validating Key...",
        "[10:31:50 PM] Session ready. Connected to GEMINI provider.",
        "[10:31:56 PM] \n\u2795 APPENDING TO EXISTING TRACE...",
        "[10:31:56 PM] \n\ud83d\ude80 === STARTING BUILD RUN [1/3] ===",
        "[10:31:56 PM] \n--- Processing Pentamatrix[1/1]: SYNTHESIS ---",
        "[10:31:56 PM] \ud83e\udde0 Generating Booleans for PubMed...",
        "[10:32:00 PM] \ud83d\udce1 Fetching node IDs across queries (Target Depth: 3)...",
        "[10:32:04 PM] \u2705 Successfully retrieved 98 unique nodes.",
        "[10:32:06 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run1 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999)...",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42397263]: \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42343570]: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42347120]: \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42299014]: \"TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42262924]: \"We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42254864]: \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42167675]: \"TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42135750]: \"In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42096556]: \"These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41969219]: \"Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation...\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41727136]: \"Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41656808]: \"Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41573891]: \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons...\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41292721]: \"In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41430470]: \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42343570]: \"We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42228326]: \"Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 41508039]: \"We identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 41643021]: \"Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9orf72 mice....\"",
        "[10:32:23 PM] \u26a0\ufe0f Validation failed for Run1 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999). Initiating re-evaluation loop...",
        "[10:32:23 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run1 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 2/9999999)...",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42397263]: \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42343570]: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42347120]: \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42299014]: \"TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42262924]: \"We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42254864]: \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42167675]: \"TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42135750]: \"In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42096556]: \"These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41969219]: \"Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation...\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41727136]: \"Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41656808]: \"Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41573891]: \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons...\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41292721]: \"In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41430470]: \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42343570]: \"We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42228326]: \"Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42400802]: \"When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42359392]: \"Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology....\"",
        "[10:32:38 PM] \u2705 All 20 quotes validated verbatim.",
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        "[10:32:45 PM] \ud83d\udce1 Fetching node IDs across queries (Target Depth: 3)...",
        "[10:32:51 PM] \u2705 Successfully retrieved 90 unique nodes.",
        "[10:32:53 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run2 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999)...",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42418847]: \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS)....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42418280]: \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42399370]: \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42397263]: \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42367958]: \"The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42363764]: \"rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42359165]: \"The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42347120]: \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42343570]: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42295787]: \"the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42262924]: \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42239455]: \"Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42234776]: \"A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42227825]: \"The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42207631]: \"Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42193936]: \"Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42072681]: \"Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42068244]: \"the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41993496]: \"inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation....\"",
        "[10:33:09 PM] \u26a0\ufe0f Validation failed for Run2 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999). Initiating re-evaluation loop...",
        "[10:33:09 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run2 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 2/9999999)...",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42418847]: \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS)....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42418280]: \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42399370]: \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42397263]: \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42367958]: \"The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42343570]: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42295787]: \"the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42262924]: \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42239455]: \"Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42227825]: \"The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42207631]: \"Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42193936]: \"Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42072681]: \"Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41993496]: \"inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42394718]: \"We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42458512]: \"DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42429860]: \"Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42459857]: \"Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42385702]: \"TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration....\"",
        "[10:33:25 PM] \u2705 All 20 quotes validated verbatim.",
        "[10:33:25 PM] \ud83d\udd0d Strict Mode: Running final logic & veridical audit on quadrant...",
        "[10:33:27 PM] \u2705 Final logic audit passed.",
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        "[10:33:28 PM] \n\ud83d\ude80 === STARTING BUILD RUN [3/3] ===",
        "[10:33:28 PM] \n--- Processing Pentamatrix[1/1]: SYNTHESIS ---",
        "[10:33:28 PM] \ud83e\udde0 Generating Booleans for PubMed...",
        "[10:33:33 PM] \ud83d\udce1 Fetching node IDs across queries (Target Depth: 3)...",
        "[10:33:50 PM] \u2705 Successfully retrieved 98 unique nodes.",
        "[10:33:54 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run3 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999)...",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40392845]: \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41727136]: \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 39603486]: \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 38941189]: \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42341041]: \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41656808]: \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41292721]: \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40775435]: \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 41180957]: \"Decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 40392845]: \"while stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration...\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41614607]: \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41573891]: \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing...\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41394711]: \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41256508]: \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41121980]: \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40140908]: \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 39486415]: \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 38562780]: \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42240196]: \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time....\"",
        "[10:34:11 PM] \u26a0\ufe0f Validation failed for Run3 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999). Initiating re-evaluation loop...",
        "[10:34:11 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run3 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 2/9999999)...",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40392845]: \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41727136]: \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 39603486]: \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 38941189]: \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42341041]: \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41656808]: \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41292721]: \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40775435]: \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41614607]: \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41573891]: \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing...\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41394711]: \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41256508]: \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41121980]: \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40140908]: \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 39486415]: \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 38562780]: \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42240196]: \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 41508039]: \"SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM]   \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42127907]: \"TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis....\"",
        "[10:34:25 PM] \u26a0\ufe0f Validation failed for Run3 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 2/9999999). Initiating re-evaluation loop...",
        "[10:34:25 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run3 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 3/9999999)...",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41996987]: \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40392845]: \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41727136]: \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 39603486]: \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 38941189]: \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42341041]: \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41656808]: \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41292721]: \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40775435]: \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41614607]: \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41573891]: \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing...\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41394711]: \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41256508]: \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 41121980]: \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 40140908]: \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 39486415]: \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 38562780]: \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing....\"",
        "[10:35:05 PM]   \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42240196]: \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time....\"",
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        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42299014\nTitle: Pathogenic Proteins Driving ALS Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, with protein aggregation as a central pathological hallmark. Key pathogenic proteins, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) from C9orf72 expansions, drive disease progression through diverse but converging mechanisms. TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair. Similarly, SOD1 and FUS mutations promote toxic protein aggregation, impairing cellular homeostasis and contributing to neuronal dysfunction. C9orf72-derived DPRs exert toxicity by interfering with nucleocytoplasmic transport. The propagation of these pathogenic proteins between neurons and glia, often via prion-like mechanisms, underlies the characteristic spread of ALS pathology throughout the nervous system. Cellular protective responses, such as molecular chaperones and the ubiquitin-proteasome system, attempt to mitigate aggregation but are often overwhelmed in disease states. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and disturbances in calcium homeostasis are also implicated, with evidence showing that SOD1 mutations can alter redox balance and mitochondrial function in both neurons and non-neuronal cells. Impaired DNA repair mechanisms, involving proteins such as TDP-43, FUS, NEK1, and VCP, have emerged as important contributors to ALS pathogenesis, linking protein aggregation to genomic instability. Recent therapeutic strategies focus on directly targeting misfolded proteins using small molecules, peptides, or antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit aggregation or enhance clearance, offering hope for disease modification. Understanding the interplay between protein aggregation, impaired RNA metabolism, and cellular stress responses is crucial for developing effective translational therapies for ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42167675\nTitle: TDP-43: a critical amplifier of Alzheimer's disease beyond amyloid and tau.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy has recently emerged as a pivotal, yet underrecognized, contributor to the multifaceted neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). While amyloid-\u03b2 and tau have long been established as cardinal pathological hallmarks, growing evidence delineates TDP-43 as a critical participant of neurodegeneration, intricately interwoven with amyloid and tau pathologies. TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis. This tripartite interplay manifests in synergistic and possibly multidirectional pathological cascades that amplify neuronal vulnerability and cognitive decline, thereby complicating the clinical and pathological complexity of AD. Here, we critically reviewed the mechanistic crosstalk among TDP-43, amyloid-\u03b2, and tau, focusing on preclinical and clinical evidence, highlighting possible convergent pathways of aggregation, propagation, and neurodegeneration. Moreover, this review also evaluates mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy failure, and inflammation as underlying events associated with TDP-43 pathology. Therefore, we argue for a reconceptualization of AD as a dynamic proteinopathy network, with TDP-43 as a core integrative node influencing disease onset and its progression. Notably, we discuss emerging diagnostic modalities associated with molecular tracers of TDP-43, providing prospects for future biomarker identification. Finally, this review articulates the translational relevance of TDP-43 therapy in AD and related neurological disorders, emphasizing the necessity of holistic approaches that transcend the traditional amyloid-tau paradigm to effectively tackle the full spectrum of AD pathobiology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42135750\nTitle: Maintenance and disruption of the physiological dimer structure of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.\nAbstract: Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) is an essential regulator of RNA metabolism, playing a pivotal role in splicing, transport, and stability. While its cytoplasmic aggregation is the pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), recent evidence suggests that the earliest pathogenic event is the disruption of its physiological homodimeric structure. Under healthy conditions, TDP-43 forms dimers via its N-terminal domain, a configuration that is crucial for its nuclear solubility and cooperative RNA binding. In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis. In this framework, the N-terminal domain acts as a stabilizing \"NTD-mediated anchor\" that keeps the protein in a functional, \"zipped\" dimeric state, effectively sequestering its aggregation-prone C-terminal regions. Pathogenic triggers-including genetic mutations, aberrant post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation and acetylation, and environmental stressors-can \"unzip\" this structure, leading to the formation of pathogenic monomers. These pathogenic monomers show increased propensity for cytoplasmic mislocalization and recruit wild-type protein into aggregates through a prion-like seeded aggregation mechanism, culminating in nuclear functional loss and cytoplasmic gain-of-toxicity. We further evaluate the emerging diagnostic landscape, focusing on methods to monitor the dimer-to-monomer ratio. Integrating prior biochemical data on TDP-43 dimerization with structural modeling enables a more coherent account of the transition from the physiological dimer to pathological conformers. The Molecular Zipper framework offers a conceptual foundation for reconciling existing experimental findings and for guiding future studies on early structural changes in TDP-43 proteinopathy."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42096556\nTitle: Short RNA chaperones promote aggregation-resistant TDP-43 conformers to mitigate neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Aberrant aggregation of the prion-like RNA binding protein TDP-43 drives several fatal neurodegenerative proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this work, we define how short, specific RNAs solubilize TDP-43. These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers. Sequence-space mining identified short RNA chaperones with enhanced activity against TDP-43 and disease-linked variants. Enhanced short RNA chaperones mitigated aberrant TDP-43 phenotypes in optogenetic models and in ALS patient-derived and control motor neurons. In mice with cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation and motor neuron loss, an enhanced short RNA chaperone reduced pathological aggregation, restored TDP-43 function, and conferred neuroprotection. These results define a mechanistic and therapeutic framework for RNA-based strategies to counter TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41969219\nTitle: An ALS-associated mutation in the C-terminal \u03b1-helix of TDP-43 uncouples condensate formation and amyloid assembly.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) plays a critical role in RNA metabolism and is incorporated into biomolecular condensates called stress granules. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and several other neurodegenerative disorders, TDP-43 undergoes aberrant phase transitions, forming insoluble amyloid aggregates, including fibrils composed of solely its intrinsically disordered C-terminal domain (CTD). Despite its central role in disease, the conformational dynamics of the CTD remain poorly understood due to its heterogeneous and transient conformational landscape. Here, we employ native ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) using nanopipette sub-micron nano electrospray ionization (nanoESI) emitters to characterize the conformational landscape of wild-type and ALS-associated TDP-43 CTD variants (Q331K and R361S) under different solution conditions. Our data suggest that mutations and salt concentration modulate the CTD's conformations. Combined with thioflavin T fluorescence, light scattering, and microscopy, we reveal that these conformational shifts correlate with altered amyloid assembly kinetics and propensity to form condensates. Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation, suggesting that sequence alterations in this \u03b1-helical region can tune the molecular mechanism of amyloid assembly. This study demonstrates the power of IM-MS in probing disordered proteins and reveals mechanistic insights into how disease-associated mutations differentially tune TDP-43 CTD amyloid assembly mechanisms."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native PAGE\uff0cBN-PAGE)\u6280\u672f\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7a81\u53d8\u5bf9\u590d\u5408\u4f53\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d41\u5f0f\u7ec6\u80de\u672f\u6d4b\u5b9a\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u53ca\u6d3b\u6027\u6c27(reactive oxygen species\uff0cROS)\u6c34\u5e73\u3002\u5229\u7528\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92(stress granules\uff0cSGs)\u5f62\u6210\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u5206\u6790\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u901a\u8fc7\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4b\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d[\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u5916\u819c\u8f6c\u8fd0\u917620 kD\u4e9a\u57fa(translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit\uff0cTom20)\u3001\u7535\u538b\u4f9d\u8d56\u6027\u9634\u79bb\u5b50\u901a\u90531(voltage-dependent anion channel 1\uff0cVDAC1)\u7b49]\u53ca\u6574\u5408\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94(integrated stress response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: \u5e8f\u5217\u6bd4\u5bf9\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793aR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u572812\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e2d\u9ad8\u5ea6\u4fdd\u5b88\u3002\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u6a21\u578b\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793a\uff0cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u7834\u574f\u4e86FUS\u4e0e\u6838\u8f93\u5165\u86cb\u767d\u03b22\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u6c22\u952e\u4f5c\u7528\u6216\u758f\u6c34\u76f8\u4e92\u4f5c\u7528\uff0c\u524a\u5f31\u4e86\u4e8c\u8005\u7ed3\u5408\u7684\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u3002\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u8868\u660e\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\u5efa\u7acb\u6210\u529f\uff0c\u4e14\u5916\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u8868\u8fbe\u5bf9\u5185\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u6709\u8f7b\u5fae\u6291\u5236\u4f5c\u7528\u3002\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u663e\u793a\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e3b\u8981\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u6838\uff0c\u800cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5747\u5f02\u5e38\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u8d28\uff0c\u5448\u9897\u7c92\u72b6\u5206\u5e03\u3002\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u76f8\u6bd4\uff0c2\u79cd\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u3001ROS\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u7a33\u6001\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u65e0\u663e\u8457\u5f71\u54cd(\u5747P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u540e\uff0c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5f62\u6210SGs\u7684\u901f\u5ea6\u6bd4\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u5feb\uff0c\u5f62\u6210\u7684SGs\u76f4\u5f84\u66f4\u5927\uff0c\u4e14\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5728\u7ec6\u80de\u4e2d\u7684\u5206\u5e03\u548c\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0d\u540c(\u5747P<0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u64a4\u836f\u540e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0e\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u89e3\u805a\u5f71\u54cd\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u57fa\u7840\u72b6\u6001\u4e0b\uff0cFUSR514S\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u663e\u8457\u9ad8\u4e8e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\uff0cATF4\u86cb\u767d\u6c34\u5e73\u4e5f\u5448\u5347\u9ad8\u8d8b\u52bf(\u5747 P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41430470\nTitle: Axonal Eif5a hypusination controls local translation and mitigates defects in FUS-ALS.\nAbstract: Local protein synthesis is vital for neuronal function, but its dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases remains poorly defined. Here we applied spatial transcriptomics to adult mouse motor nerve axons and cell bodies to enable subcellular mapping. Among transcripts found in mature axons, the most enriched biological process is protein translation, and localization of translation machinery was confirmed using multiplexed single-molecule spatial transcriptomics combined with immunofluorescence. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery. In particular, eukaryotic initiation factor 5a (Eif5a), a translation factor involved in elongation and termination, is found to be locally impaired in mutant FUS axons with reduced levels of its active hypusinated form. Axon-specific treatment with polyamine spermidine restores Eif5a hypusination and ameliorates mutant FUS-dependent neuronal defects, including suppression of local protein synthesis. Finally, in vivo spermidine treatment reduces ALS-related toxicity in mutant FUS and TDP-43 Drosophila models, which may have implications for therapy development."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42228326\nTitle: FUS modulates R-loops by functionally interacting with RNase H1.\nAbstract: R-loops are three-stranded nucleic acid structures consisting of an RNA:DNA hybrid and a displaced single-stranded DNA, typically formed during transcription. Emerging evidence indicates that R-loops are not merely transcriptional byproducts, but serve as functional regulatory structures that influence chromatin organization, transcriptional pausing, and RNA processing. However, dysregulated accumulation of R-loops can induce DNA damage and genomic instability, necessitating precise mechanisms for their regulation. This study aims to elucidate the role of the RNA-binding protein FUS (Fused in Sarcoma), a protein mutated in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and cancer, in modulating R-loop dynamics. Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays. Proximity ligation assay (PLA) demonstrated that FUS is in close proximity to R-loops and nascent RNA. Further, FUS was found to interact with RNase H1, a key endonuclease involved in R-loop resolution, in an R-loop dependent manner, as demonstrated by PLA and co-immunoprecipitation assay. Importantly, in vitro assays show that FUS enhances RNase H1-mediated degradation of RNA:DNA hybrids. Moreover, FUS depletion reduces RNase H1 proximity to elongating RNA polymerase II, suggesting altered engagement of RNase H1 with the transcription machinery. These findings highlight a crucial role for FUS-RNase H1 axis in regulating R-loop levels, providing insights into the potential mechanisms underlying R-loop-associated pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases linked to FUS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "We identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"We identified VR23, a proteasome in...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9orf72 mice.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"Despite the accumulation of RNA foc...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41643021\nTitle: Blocking RAN translation without altering repeat RNAs rescues C9ORF72-related ALS and FTD phenotypes.\nAbstract: GGGGCC (G4C2) repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Toxicity is thought to result from the accumulation of either repeat RNAs and/or dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) translated from repeat-containing transcripts through repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation. To disentangle RNA from DPR toxicity, we mutated a CUG codon predominantly used to initiate DPR translation from all three reading frames. This mutation disrupted DPR synthesis while preserving the expression of repeat-containing RNAs. Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9ORF72 mice. Base editing of the CUG codon also improved molecular phenotypes and survival in patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons, which highlights the potential of therapeutically targeting DPR production rather than repeat RNAs."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42299014\nTitle: Pathogenic Proteins Driving ALS Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, with protein aggregation as a central pathological hallmark. Key pathogenic proteins, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) from C9orf72 expansions, drive disease progression through diverse but converging mechanisms. TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair. Similarly, SOD1 and FUS mutations promote toxic protein aggregation, impairing cellular homeostasis and contributing to neuronal dysfunction. C9orf72-derived DPRs exert toxicity by interfering with nucleocytoplasmic transport. The propagation of these pathogenic proteins between neurons and glia, often via prion-like mechanisms, underlies the characteristic spread of ALS pathology throughout the nervous system. Cellular protective responses, such as molecular chaperones and the ubiquitin-proteasome system, attempt to mitigate aggregation but are often overwhelmed in disease states. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and disturbances in calcium homeostasis are also implicated, with evidence showing that SOD1 mutations can alter redox balance and mitochondrial function in both neurons and non-neuronal cells. Impaired DNA repair mechanisms, involving proteins such as TDP-43, FUS, NEK1, and VCP, have emerged as important contributors to ALS pathogenesis, linking protein aggregation to genomic instability. Recent therapeutic strategies focus on directly targeting misfolded proteins using small molecules, peptides, or antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit aggregation or enhance clearance, offering hope for disease modification. Understanding the interplay between protein aggregation, impaired RNA metabolism, and cellular stress responses is crucial for developing effective translational therapies for ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42167675\nTitle: TDP-43: a critical amplifier of Alzheimer's disease beyond amyloid and tau.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy has recently emerged as a pivotal, yet underrecognized, contributor to the multifaceted neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). While amyloid-\u03b2 and tau have long been established as cardinal pathological hallmarks, growing evidence delineates TDP-43 as a critical participant of neurodegeneration, intricately interwoven with amyloid and tau pathologies. TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis. This tripartite interplay manifests in synergistic and possibly multidirectional pathological cascades that amplify neuronal vulnerability and cognitive decline, thereby complicating the clinical and pathological complexity of AD. Here, we critically reviewed the mechanistic crosstalk among TDP-43, amyloid-\u03b2, and tau, focusing on preclinical and clinical evidence, highlighting possible convergent pathways of aggregation, propagation, and neurodegeneration. Moreover, this review also evaluates mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy failure, and inflammation as underlying events associated with TDP-43 pathology. Therefore, we argue for a reconceptualization of AD as a dynamic proteinopathy network, with TDP-43 as a core integrative node influencing disease onset and its progression. Notably, we discuss emerging diagnostic modalities associated with molecular tracers of TDP-43, providing prospects for future biomarker identification. Finally, this review articulates the translational relevance of TDP-43 therapy in AD and related neurological disorders, emphasizing the necessity of holistic approaches that transcend the traditional amyloid-tau paradigm to effectively tackle the full spectrum of AD pathobiology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42135750\nTitle: Maintenance and disruption of the physiological dimer structure of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.\nAbstract: Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) is an essential regulator of RNA metabolism, playing a pivotal role in splicing, transport, and stability. While its cytoplasmic aggregation is the pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), recent evidence suggests that the earliest pathogenic event is the disruption of its physiological homodimeric structure. Under healthy conditions, TDP-43 forms dimers via its N-terminal domain, a configuration that is crucial for its nuclear solubility and cooperative RNA binding. In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis. In this framework, the N-terminal domain acts as a stabilizing \"NTD-mediated anchor\" that keeps the protein in a functional, \"zipped\" dimeric state, effectively sequestering its aggregation-prone C-terminal regions. Pathogenic triggers-including genetic mutations, aberrant post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation and acetylation, and environmental stressors-can \"unzip\" this structure, leading to the formation of pathogenic monomers. These pathogenic monomers show increased propensity for cytoplasmic mislocalization and recruit wild-type protein into aggregates through a prion-like seeded aggregation mechanism, culminating in nuclear functional loss and cytoplasmic gain-of-toxicity. We further evaluate the emerging diagnostic landscape, focusing on methods to monitor the dimer-to-monomer ratio. Integrating prior biochemical data on TDP-43 dimerization with structural modeling enables a more coherent account of the transition from the physiological dimer to pathological conformers. The Molecular Zipper framework offers a conceptual foundation for reconciling existing experimental findings and for guiding future studies on early structural changes in TDP-43 proteinopathy."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42096556\nTitle: Short RNA chaperones promote aggregation-resistant TDP-43 conformers to mitigate neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Aberrant aggregation of the prion-like RNA binding protein TDP-43 drives several fatal neurodegenerative proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this work, we define how short, specific RNAs solubilize TDP-43. These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers. Sequence-space mining identified short RNA chaperones with enhanced activity against TDP-43 and disease-linked variants. Enhanced short RNA chaperones mitigated aberrant TDP-43 phenotypes in optogenetic models and in ALS patient-derived and control motor neurons. In mice with cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation and motor neuron loss, an enhanced short RNA chaperone reduced pathological aggregation, restored TDP-43 function, and conferred neuroprotection. These results define a mechanistic and therapeutic framework for RNA-based strategies to counter TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41969219\nTitle: An ALS-associated mutation in the C-terminal \u03b1-helix of TDP-43 uncouples condensate formation and amyloid assembly.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) plays a critical role in RNA metabolism and is incorporated into biomolecular condensates called stress granules. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and several other neurodegenerative disorders, TDP-43 undergoes aberrant phase transitions, forming insoluble amyloid aggregates, including fibrils composed of solely its intrinsically disordered C-terminal domain (CTD). Despite its central role in disease, the conformational dynamics of the CTD remain poorly understood due to its heterogeneous and transient conformational landscape. Here, we employ native ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) using nanopipette sub-micron nano electrospray ionization (nanoESI) emitters to characterize the conformational landscape of wild-type and ALS-associated TDP-43 CTD variants (Q331K and R361S) under different solution conditions. Our data suggest that mutations and salt concentration modulate the CTD's conformations. Combined with thioflavin T fluorescence, light scattering, and microscopy, we reveal that these conformational shifts correlate with altered amyloid assembly kinetics and propensity to form condensates. Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation, suggesting that sequence alterations in this \u03b1-helical region can tune the molecular mechanism of amyloid assembly. This study demonstrates the power of IM-MS in probing disordered proteins and reveals mechanistic insights into how disease-associated mutations differentially tune TDP-43 CTD amyloid assembly mechanisms."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native PAGE\uff0cBN-PAGE)\u6280\u672f\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7a81\u53d8\u5bf9\u590d\u5408\u4f53\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d41\u5f0f\u7ec6\u80de\u672f\u6d4b\u5b9a\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u53ca\u6d3b\u6027\u6c27(reactive oxygen species\uff0cROS)\u6c34\u5e73\u3002\u5229\u7528\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92(stress granules\uff0cSGs)\u5f62\u6210\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u5206\u6790\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u901a\u8fc7\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4b\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d[\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u5916\u819c\u8f6c\u8fd0\u917620 kD\u4e9a\u57fa(translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit\uff0cTom20)\u3001\u7535\u538b\u4f9d\u8d56\u6027\u9634\u79bb\u5b50\u901a\u90531(voltage-dependent anion channel 1\uff0cVDAC1)\u7b49]\u53ca\u6574\u5408\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94(integrated stress response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: \u5e8f\u5217\u6bd4\u5bf9\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793aR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u572812\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e2d\u9ad8\u5ea6\u4fdd\u5b88\u3002\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u6a21\u578b\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793a\uff0cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u7834\u574f\u4e86FUS\u4e0e\u6838\u8f93\u5165\u86cb\u767d\u03b22\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u6c22\u952e\u4f5c\u7528\u6216\u758f\u6c34\u76f8\u4e92\u4f5c\u7528\uff0c\u524a\u5f31\u4e86\u4e8c\u8005\u7ed3\u5408\u7684\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u3002\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u8868\u660e\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\u5efa\u7acb\u6210\u529f\uff0c\u4e14\u5916\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u8868\u8fbe\u5bf9\u5185\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u6709\u8f7b\u5fae\u6291\u5236\u4f5c\u7528\u3002\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u663e\u793a\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e3b\u8981\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u6838\uff0c\u800cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5747\u5f02\u5e38\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u8d28\uff0c\u5448\u9897\u7c92\u72b6\u5206\u5e03\u3002\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u76f8\u6bd4\uff0c2\u79cd\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u3001ROS\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u7a33\u6001\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u65e0\u663e\u8457\u5f71\u54cd(\u5747P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u540e\uff0c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5f62\u6210SGs\u7684\u901f\u5ea6\u6bd4\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u5feb\uff0c\u5f62\u6210\u7684SGs\u76f4\u5f84\u66f4\u5927\uff0c\u4e14\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5728\u7ec6\u80de\u4e2d\u7684\u5206\u5e03\u548c\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0d\u540c(\u5747P<0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u64a4\u836f\u540e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0e\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u89e3\u805a\u5f71\u54cd\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u57fa\u7840\u72b6\u6001\u4e0b\uff0cFUSR514S\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u663e\u8457\u9ad8\u4e8e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\uff0cATF4\u86cb\u767d\u6c34\u5e73\u4e5f\u5448\u5347\u9ad8\u8d8b\u52bf(\u5747 P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41430470\nTitle: Axonal Eif5a hypusination controls local translation and mitigates defects in FUS-ALS.\nAbstract: Local protein synthesis is vital for neuronal function, but its dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases remains poorly defined. Here we applied spatial transcriptomics to adult mouse motor nerve axons and cell bodies to enable subcellular mapping. Among transcripts found in mature axons, the most enriched biological process is protein translation, and localization of translation machinery was confirmed using multiplexed single-molecule spatial transcriptomics combined with immunofluorescence. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery. In particular, eukaryotic initiation factor 5a (Eif5a), a translation factor involved in elongation and termination, is found to be locally impaired in mutant FUS axons with reduced levels of its active hypusinated form. Axon-specific treatment with polyamine spermidine restores Eif5a hypusination and ameliorates mutant FUS-dependent neuronal defects, including suppression of local protein synthesis. Finally, in vivo spermidine treatment reduces ALS-related toxicity in mutant FUS and TDP-43 Drosophila models, which may have implications for therapy development."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42228326\nTitle: FUS modulates R-loops by functionally interacting with RNase H1.\nAbstract: R-loops are three-stranded nucleic acid structures consisting of an RNA:DNA hybrid and a displaced single-stranded DNA, typically formed during transcription. Emerging evidence indicates that R-loops are not merely transcriptional byproducts, but serve as functional regulatory structures that influence chromatin organization, transcriptional pausing, and RNA processing. However, dysregulated accumulation of R-loops can induce DNA damage and genomic instability, necessitating precise mechanisms for their regulation. This study aims to elucidate the role of the RNA-binding protein FUS (Fused in Sarcoma), a protein mutated in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and cancer, in modulating R-loop dynamics. Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays. Proximity ligation assay (PLA) demonstrated that FUS is in close proximity to R-loops and nascent RNA. Further, FUS was found to interact with RNase H1, a key endonuclease involved in R-loop resolution, in an R-loop dependent manner, as demonstrated by PLA and co-immunoprecipitation assay. Importantly, in vitro assays show that FUS enhances RNase H1-mediated degradation of RNA:DNA hybrids. Moreover, FUS depletion reduces RNase H1 proximity to elongating RNA polymerase II, suggesting altered engagement of RNase H1 with the transcription machinery. These findings highlight a crucial role for FUS-RNase H1 axis in regulating R-loop levels, providing insights into the potential mechanisms underlying R-loop-associated pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases linked to FUS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42400802\nTitle: Identifying genetics biomarkers in correlation with pathological and PSMA PET/CT characteristics in prostate cancer.\nAbstract: Prostate cancer is a prevalent disease with diverse tumor characteristics that complicate treatment. The integration of spatial patterns from prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), pathology and expanding genomic data represents a groundbreaking advancement in histo-imaging genomics. The aim of this study was to elucidate the internetwork mapping between genetic biomarkers and PSMA PET/CT imaging in prostate cancer patients. mRNA sequencing and clinical data from 433 prostate cancer patients were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Differential gene expression between the Gleason score (GS)\u2009>\u20097 and GS\u2009\u2264\u20097 groups was analyzed. Feature selection was performed following the univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. A GS predictive model was developed using multivariate logistic regression. Additionally, local samples and images from 27 patients were collected. PSMA PET/CT imaging was performed before radical prostatectomy, and mRNA sequencing of prostate cancer lesions was conducted using next-generation sequencing. Differentially expressed genes identified from the TCGA dataset were subsequently analyzed for correlations with PET-related metrics in the local dataset by utilizing Pearson correlation analysis.Out of the TCGA dataset, 174 genes exhibited differential expression. After feature selection, 53 genes remained. In the local dataset, ten genes (EFNA2, CACNA1I, CA1, MYBPC3, CYP1A1, TLCD3B, LRTM2, GBX2, SPSB4, and GDF3) demonstrated significant associations with PET-related metrics. When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters. This study identified genetic markers significantly correlated with PSMA PET/CT imaging features in prostate cancer patients. These findings may provide a valuable foundation for optimizing prostate cancer diagnostic procedures and tailoring therapeutic approaches based on genetic and imaging biomarkers."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42359392\nTitle: Nonlinear combinatorial analysis of blood transcriptomes identifies PRKAR1A as a regulator of TDP-43 pathophysiology in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons. Accurate and accessible blood-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, are being progressively required. Although blood cell gene expression profiles have potential clinical utility for distinguishing ALS, robust transcriptomic biomarkers for supportive diagnosis have not yet been established. Here, we analyzed publicly available peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) transcriptomic data from ALS patients using Maximum Mean Discrepancy, a kernel-based method that captures nonlinear distributional differences in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space and enables the extraction of informative gene combinations while minimizing multicollinearity, a common issue in multiple regression models. Using this approach, we identified a nonlinear three-gene combination-PRKAR1A, QPCT, and TMEM71-that distinguished ALS from healthy controls with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.83 in a public PBMC dataset. This achievement was confirmed in laboratory PBMC samples with an AUC of 0.85, supporting the robustness of the identified gene signature in independent samples. Furthermore, these genes also enabled ALS classification in induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons with an AUC of 0.79. Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology. These findings suggest that nonlinear gene combinations may provide a useful strategy for identifying blood-based biomarkers and offer insights into ALS pathogenesis. This nonlinear, data-driven analytical framework enabled the transition from unbiased gene discovery to the identification of pathophysiology-associated molecules by in vitro functional validation."
        },
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            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders."
        },
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            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates."
        },
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            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology."
        },
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            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"rG4 activity depends on its concent...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42363764\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplexes function as a tunable switch of FUS phase separation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to support essential cellular functions, but aberrant phase transitions promote toxic aggregation in neurodegenerative disease. Short RNA oligonucleotides can reverse this behavior, yet the structural determinants that govern RNA activity remain poorly defined. Here, we identify RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) as tunable structural motifs that potently modulate FUS LLPS. rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly, whereas chemical modifications that stabilize rG4 enhance inhibitory function and render these activities resilient to ionic perturbation. Although short rG4s interact with both soluble and condensed FUS, they preferentially engage the soluble pool, likely shifting the equilibrium toward dispersion. Leveraging these mechanistic insights, we developed a bioinformatic pipeline that uncovered more rG4 inhibitors that robustly reverse FUS LLPS and aggregation. Our findings establish rG4s as chemically programmable regulators of protein phase behavior and provide a blueprint for engineering RNA-based therapeutics that dissolve pathogenic FUS assemblies. More broadly, this work directly links RNA secondary structure to distinct functional outcomes in phase behavior, establishing a structure-function paradigm for RNA control of condensates, demonstrating implications in both fundamental biology and therapeutic development."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"The identification of STMN2 as a do...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42359165\nTitle: Therapeutic frontiers in ALS: iPSC-based drug discovery, cell therapy, and gene therapy-Advances through 2026.\nAbstract: Three converging therapeutic paradigms-iPSC-based drug discovery, cell transplantation, and gene therapy-have substantially expanded the therapeutic pipeline for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) between 2020 and 2026. The FDA's accelerated approval of tofersen (Qalsody) in April 2023 marked the first treatment targeting a genetic cause of ALS. iPSC-derived drug candidates, including ropinirole and bosutinib, have completed early-phase clinical trials led by Japanese institutions. Cell therapies targeting neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells are being actively explored as immunomodulatory strategies, although efficacy remains to be established in adequately powered trials. Next-generation gene-silencing approaches-including RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics and AAV-delivered microRNA-entered first-in-human trials in 2024-2025. The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS, which constitutes approximately 90% of all cases, with company-reported interim data suggesting target engagement in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ANQUR trial (QRL-201). This review synthesizes the latest evidence across all three therapeutic domains, with attention to the hierarchy of evidence, regulatory milestones, and the pioneering contributions of Japanese research groups."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"A major feature of TDP-43 pathology...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42234776\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report previously unidentified TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7, and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we showed that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and down-regulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occurred selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restored neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescued the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42227825\nTitle: Site-Specific Raman Probes Reveal Droplet Aging and Residue-Level Fibril Polymorphism in TDP-43CTD.\nAbstract: The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation. Understanding how TDP-43CTD droplets convert into amyloid aggregates, a process implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, requires methodology capable of site-specific structural characterization with spatial resolution. Here, we used confocal Raman spectroscopy in conjunction with an alkyne-modified amino acid (4-ethynyl-l-phenylalanine, FCC) to probe aging in individual TDP-43CTD droplets at seven aromatic sites. While nascent droplets are composed of disordered proteins, \u03b2-sheet conformers develop in aged droplets and amyloid aggregates. All three states are spectrally distinct via the alkyne stretching band, with sensitivity that varies depending on the aromatic site probed. C-terminal sites (Y374FCC, W385FCC, and F397FCC) are highly sensitive amyloid probes, revealing multiple polymorphs at the single-residue level that are not resolvable by global secondary structure or morphological characterization alone. Strikingly, while W334FCC abolishes \u03b2-sheet formation in droplets, de novo aggregation still occurs, demonstrating that droplet aging is not required for amyloid formation. Given its broad applicability to other proteins and compatibility with cellular imaging, this work establishes a generalizable approach for investigating conformational changes underlying LLPS and amyloid formation in cellulo."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42207631\nTitle: RNA-binding protein diversity and NLS arginines regulate FUS mixing in mRNA-rich compartments.\nAbstract: Despite being prone to condensation, many RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) do not form large condensates in cells. This issue is still widely researched, particularly because aggregation of RBPs, such as FUS, is the hallmark of some neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation. Here, we explored the role of RBP diversity in mRNA-rich condensates. While FUS and its partners form distinct compartments when probed one by one, increasing RBP diversity buffers FUS spatial segregation. In addition, we found that frequently mutated arginine residues in the nuclear localization signal (NLS) at the C-terminal end promote FUS mixing with multiple RBPs. Therefore, we anticipate that pathological NLS mutations in FUS not only alter its active nuclear import but also regulate FUS interactions with its partners in mRNA-rich compartments with putative consequences for the onset and progression of FUS-related neurodegenerative diseases."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42193936\nTitle: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances and Future Directions.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease), represent a growing global health burden characterized by progressive neuronal loss and functional decline. Despite decades of intensive research, effective disease-modifying therapies remain limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This review highlights recent advances in the understanding of disease etiology and emerging treatment approaches, with a particular focus on modalities with translational potential. We discussed novel disease-modifying interventions, including gene and cell therapies, RNA-targeting strategies, and immunotherapies aimed at clearing misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, tau, and \u03b1-synuclein. In parallel, we examined the evolving recognition of neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as actionable therapeutic targets, alongside progress in precision medicine and biomarker-guided approaches that enable early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Additionally, we summarized developments in repurposed pharmacological agents, neuroprotective compounds, and lifestyle interventions, emphasizing the importance of integrative, multimodal strategies. Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting. Finally, we addressed key challenges and future directions, including translating preclinical efficacy into clinical success, optimizing CNS-targeted delivery systems, and navigating ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and stem cell therapies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42072681\nTitle: Condensate State as Determinant of Amyloid Pathology in Neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases arise when normally functional aggregation-prone proteins transition into stable cross-\u03b2 amyloid fibrils. Although these fibrils share a conserved architecture, the pathways that lead to fibrillation vary across proteins and cellular environments. Liquid-liquid phase separation is now recognized as a central organizer of intracellular biochemistry that modulates protein aggregation. Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions. However, condensates can transform and age into gel-like states that can favor the emergence of \u03b2-rich oligomers and solid-state fibrils. Across six disease-linked proteins that include Tau, \u03b1-synuclein, amyloid-\u03b2, TDP-43, FUS, and hnRNPA1, we compare how sequence-encoded interaction motifs, cellular cofactors, and interfacial microenvironments shape the balance between physiological condensates and pathological amyloids. Here, we highlight the unifying drivers of aggregation and intervention points that preserve native function while limiting toxic amyloid formation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates.",
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            "abstract_text": "ID: 42068244\nTitle: Exploring the role of phase separation in TDP-43 pathogenesis with ArtiTDP43.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is a nuclear RNA-binding protein implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and FTLD, where it becomes mislocalized to the cytoplasm and forms pathological aggregates. These aggregates are thought to arise through liquid-liquid phase separation, a process by which proteins form dynamic, membrane-less condensates that can mature into solid structures. To better understand this process, the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates resembling disease pathology. These transitions are reversible at early stages but become irreversible as aggregates solidify. The study by Combe et\u00a0al. demonstrates that increasing cytoplasmic TDP-43 concentration drives a liquid-to-solid transition, while oxidative stress accelerates this process and promotes pathological features such as phosphorylation and p62 recruitment. Importantly, formation of cytoplasmic aggregates leads to depletion of nuclear TDP-43 and increased cell death, indicating toxicity. Overall, the findings establish a mechanistic link between phase separation, aggregation, and cytotoxicity in TDP-43 proteinopathies. ArtiTDP43 provides a powerful tool to study early disease mechanisms and explore therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing pathological aggregation or maintaining normal TDP-43 dynamics."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41993496\nTitle: Nuclear export modulates TDP-43 phase transition and cytoplasmic aggregation.\nAbstract: RNA-binding protein TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) can form liquid-like, nuclear assemblies whose phase behavior may influence its aggregation propensity and neurotoxic activity. The mechanism(s) that modulates the transition of TDP-43 from a liquid to solid phase is poorly defined. Here we combine chemical and genome-wide genetic screenings to identify cellular factors that modulate the phase behavior of an RNA-binding defective TDP-43 mutant that mimics an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated variant. Our screens uncover multiple cellular processes including RNA splicing, protein translation, proteostasis imbalance and nuclear export as TDP-43 phase regulators. Importantly, TDP-43 phase transition can be dynamically recapitulated in vitro in a semi-permeabilized cell system, which reveals that the inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation. We validated this mechanism in a brain organoid model bearing an ALS-associated mutation, showing that nuclear export deficiency can limit pathogenic phospho-TDP-43 accumulation. These findings establish nuclear export as a key regulator of TDP-43 phase transitions and define a mechanistic framework that links altered nuclear transport and phase dynamics to TDP-43 aggregation potential."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42227825\nTitle: Site-Specific Raman Probes Reveal Droplet Aging and Residue-Level Fibril Polymorphism in TDP-43CTD.\nAbstract: The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation. Understanding how TDP-43CTD droplets convert into amyloid aggregates, a process implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, requires methodology capable of site-specific structural characterization with spatial resolution. Here, we used confocal Raman spectroscopy in conjunction with an alkyne-modified amino acid (4-ethynyl-l-phenylalanine, FCC) to probe aging in individual TDP-43CTD droplets at seven aromatic sites. While nascent droplets are composed of disordered proteins, \u03b2-sheet conformers develop in aged droplets and amyloid aggregates. All three states are spectrally distinct via the alkyne stretching band, with sensitivity that varies depending on the aromatic site probed. C-terminal sites (Y374FCC, W385FCC, and F397FCC) are highly sensitive amyloid probes, revealing multiple polymorphs at the single-residue level that are not resolvable by global secondary structure or morphological characterization alone. Strikingly, while W334FCC abolishes \u03b2-sheet formation in droplets, de novo aggregation still occurs, demonstrating that droplet aging is not required for amyloid formation. Given its broad applicability to other proteins and compatibility with cellular imaging, this work establishes a generalizable approach for investigating conformational changes underlying LLPS and amyloid formation in cellulo."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42207631\nTitle: RNA-binding protein diversity and NLS arginines regulate FUS mixing in mRNA-rich compartments.\nAbstract: Despite being prone to condensation, many RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) do not form large condensates in cells. This issue is still widely researched, particularly because aggregation of RBPs, such as FUS, is the hallmark of some neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation. Here, we explored the role of RBP diversity in mRNA-rich condensates. While FUS and its partners form distinct compartments when probed one by one, increasing RBP diversity buffers FUS spatial segregation. In addition, we found that frequently mutated arginine residues in the nuclear localization signal (NLS) at the C-terminal end promote FUS mixing with multiple RBPs. Therefore, we anticipate that pathological NLS mutations in FUS not only alter its active nuclear import but also regulate FUS interactions with its partners in mRNA-rich compartments with putative consequences for the onset and progression of FUS-related neurodegenerative diseases."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42193936\nTitle: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances and Future Directions.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease), represent a growing global health burden characterized by progressive neuronal loss and functional decline. Despite decades of intensive research, effective disease-modifying therapies remain limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This review highlights recent advances in the understanding of disease etiology and emerging treatment approaches, with a particular focus on modalities with translational potential. We discussed novel disease-modifying interventions, including gene and cell therapies, RNA-targeting strategies, and immunotherapies aimed at clearing misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, tau, and \u03b1-synuclein. In parallel, we examined the evolving recognition of neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as actionable therapeutic targets, alongside progress in precision medicine and biomarker-guided approaches that enable early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Additionally, we summarized developments in repurposed pharmacological agents, neuroprotective compounds, and lifestyle interventions, emphasizing the importance of integrative, multimodal strategies. Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting. Finally, we addressed key challenges and future directions, including translating preclinical efficacy into clinical success, optimizing CNS-targeted delivery systems, and navigating ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and stem cell therapies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42072681\nTitle: Condensate State as Determinant of Amyloid Pathology in Neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases arise when normally functional aggregation-prone proteins transition into stable cross-\u03b2 amyloid fibrils. Although these fibrils share a conserved architecture, the pathways that lead to fibrillation vary across proteins and cellular environments. Liquid-liquid phase separation is now recognized as a central organizer of intracellular biochemistry that modulates protein aggregation. Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions. However, condensates can transform and age into gel-like states that can favor the emergence of \u03b2-rich oligomers and solid-state fibrils. Across six disease-linked proteins that include Tau, \u03b1-synuclein, amyloid-\u03b2, TDP-43, FUS, and hnRNPA1, we compare how sequence-encoded interaction motifs, cellular cofactors, and interfacial microenvironments shape the balance between physiological condensates and pathological amyloids. Here, we highlight the unifying drivers of aggregation and intervention points that preserve native function while limiting toxic amyloid formation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41993496\nTitle: Nuclear export modulates TDP-43 phase transition and cytoplasmic aggregation.\nAbstract: RNA-binding protein TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) can form liquid-like, nuclear assemblies whose phase behavior may influence its aggregation propensity and neurotoxic activity. The mechanism(s) that modulates the transition of TDP-43 from a liquid to solid phase is poorly defined. Here we combine chemical and genome-wide genetic screenings to identify cellular factors that modulate the phase behavior of an RNA-binding defective TDP-43 mutant that mimics an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated variant. Our screens uncover multiple cellular processes including RNA splicing, protein translation, proteostasis imbalance and nuclear export as TDP-43 phase regulators. Importantly, TDP-43 phase transition can be dynamically recapitulated in vitro in a semi-permeabilized cell system, which reveals that the inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation. We validated this mechanism in a brain organoid model bearing an ALS-associated mutation, showing that nuclear export deficiency can limit pathogenic phospho-TDP-43 accumulation. These findings establish nuclear export as a key regulator of TDP-43 phase transitions and define a mechanistic framework that links altered nuclear transport and phase dynamics to TDP-43 aggregation potential."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42394718\nTitle: Fungistatic effect of sorbic acid on yeast cells via translational repression involving eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and formation of Ded1- and eIF2B-granules.\nAbstract: Sorbic acid is a lipophilic weak acid with fungistatic activity, and it has been widely used as a food preservative, along with its potassium and calcium salts. Although the fungistatic effect of sorbic acid is thought to be primarily due to acidification within fungal cells, the detailed fungistatic mechanism remains unclear. We investigated the effects of sorbic acid on yeast translation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. At sublethal concentrations (2-4 mM), sorbic acid quickly repressed translation. Conversely, removal of sorbic acid restored translation activity, indicating that the sorbic acid-induced translational repression is reversible. Pronounced translational repression induced by various stress conditions or nutrient starvation is often accompanied by eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation, eIF2B-body and stress granule (SG) formation, and the sequestration of Ded1 (which plays a role in translation initiation as a DEAD-box RNA helicase) into SGs. We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs. In contrast, sorbic acid stress induced the formation of not eIF2B bodies but eIF2B granules, which colocalized with SGs. These results suggest that the functional arrest of translation-related factors, including eIF2 \u03b1 , eIF2B, and Ded1, correlates strongly with the translational repression in the presence of sorbic acid. Notably, Gcn2 deficiency delayed translational repression and SG formation, and significantly suppressed eIF2B granule formation, suggesting the involvement of Gcn2 in these stress responses during sorbic acid stress. Our findings provide new insights into the physiological effects of sorbic acid on yeast cells, specifically regarding the regulation of translation-related factors."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42458512\nTitle: Targeting astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity induced by ALS/FTD-associated RNA binding proteins.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by reactive astrocytes that contribute to neuronal injury through TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)-or fused in sarcoma (FUS)-driven neuroinflammatory signaling. Dehydrocostus lactone (DHE), a blood-brain barrier-permeable sesquiterpene lactone with established anti-inflammatory activity, represents a promising but unexplored therapeutic candidate for ALS/FTD. The therapeutic effects of DHE were evaluated in primary mouse and human astrocytes expressing ALS/FTD-associated RNA-binding protein pathology, ALS patient-derived fibroblasts, and primary cortical neurons exposed to astrocyte-conditioned medium. Drosophila models expressing mutant FUS or TDP-43 in glial cells were used to assess locomotor performance and survival. Molecular analyses examined nuclear factor kappa B (NF-\u03baB) signaling, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-dependent antioxidant responses, protein aggregation, mitochondrial function, and inflammatory mediator production. Plasma concentrations of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were measured in patients with sporadic ALS. DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy. DHE attenuated astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity and improved neuronal mitochondrial function in conditioned-medium assays. In addition, DHE reduced pathological FUS accumulation in FUS P525L-expressing astrocytes and in stress-challenged patient-derived fibroblasts. In Drosophila models, DHE significantly improved locomotor function and extended survival. Translationally, the chemokines CXCL10, CCL3, and CCL19 were elevated in plasma from patients with ALS, were induced by FUS or TDP-43 pathology in astrocytes, and were suppressed by DHE treatment, supporting the clinical relevance of the inflammatory pathways targeted by DHE. DHE mitigates astrocyte-driven neurotoxicity associated with ALS/FTD-related RNA-binding protein pathology by suppressing inflammatory signaling and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms. The consistent therapeutic effects observed across mouse and human cellular models, patient-derived samples, and in vivo Drosophila models support further investigation of DHE as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS/FTD and highlight astrocyte-mediated signaling pathways as actionable targets in neurodegenerative disease."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42429860\nTitle: Human iPSC-Derived Spinal Neurons Carrying the ALS FUS (P525L) Mutation Exhibit Lower Response to Inhibitory Neurotransmitters.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by motoneurons degeneration. Functional studies have linked ALS to hyperexcitability and excitotoxicity, but the cause of the disease is unknown, though familial ALS cases are linked to pathogenic variants in several genes, including SOD1, TARDBP and FUS. Here we focused on the effect of the severe FUS (P525L) mutation on the functional properties of human spinal neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). This mutation delayed functional maturation, as revealed by the observation that mutated neurons showed alterations of membrane potential, reduced spontaneous synaptic activity, and altered action potentials at early differentiation stages. FUS (P525L) mutation was associated with a significant alteration of inhibitory signalling transmission: mutated neurons showed a significantly lower current response to GABA and glycine compared to control isogenic WT neurons of the same age. Also, glutamatergic currents exhibited a different temporal evolution in control and mutated neurons, but at a lower extent in comparison to inhibitory neurotransmitters. The decrease in the glycine-evoked currents was confirmed by the reduction of the expression of the \u03b11 subunit of glycine receptor, measured by immunofluorescence assay. Similar functional alterations were measured in spinal neurons differentiated form a second hiPSC line, confirming the causative role of the FUS (P525L) mutation. Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42459857\nTitle: Experimental evidence of electroacupuncture in ALS mouse models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to elucidate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms by synthesizing preclinical evidence. According to the PICOS principle, relevant studies were searched in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and CNKI. Search terms and strategies were determined based on MeSH terms. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the SYRCLE's Risk of Bias tool and the CAMARADES checklist. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 and Rstudio software. Seventeen studies involving 372 animals were included. The quality scores of the included studies ranged from 5 to 8, with an average score of 7. The meta-analysis of the primary outcome, the rotarod test score, showed a significant improvement in the EA group compared to the control group [SMD\u202f=\u202f3.31, 95% CI (2.05, 4.57), Z\u202f=\u202f5.151, p\u202f<\u202f0.001], indicating that EA can enhance motor function in ALS mice. Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis. Consequently, it slowed disease progression, improved motor performance, prolonged survival time, and effectively protected motor neurons at the histopathological level (p\u202f<\u202f0.05). These findings underscore the potential of EA as a promising multimodal therapeutic strategy for ALS. For the heterogeneity observed in the rotarod test, sensitivity analysis, subgroup analysis, and meta-regression did not identify its source. However, potential publication bias was detected, which might contribute to the heterogeneity. The heterogeneity for other outcome measures might originate from differences in stimulation parameters (e.g., waveform), acupoint selection, or treatment duration. This meta-analysis demonstrates that EA confers significant neuroprotective benefits in preclinical ALS models, primarily through multi-target modulation of key pathological processes such as neuroinflammation, aberrant cell death signaling, and RNA metabolism. These preclinical findings underscore the potential of electroacupuncture as a complementary neuroprotective strategy and warrant further investigation in rigorous clinical trials. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251229183."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42385702\nTitle: Recurrent patterns of TOP1-mediated neuronal genomic damage shared by major neurodegenerative disorders.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) represent two major categories of neurodegenerative disorders-TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and tau proteinopathies-for which the mechanisms driving neuronal death remain unclear. Single-cell whole-genome sequencing of 469 neurons from C9ORF72 ALS, C9ORF72 FTD, AD, and control brains revealed increased somatic single-nucleotide variants (sSNVs) and insertions/deletions (sIndels) in all three diseases. Mutational signature analysis identified a disease-associated sSNV signature consistent with oxidative damage and an sIndel process affecting 22% of ALS, 76% of FTD, and 61% of AD neurons-but only 2% of control neurons-resembling signature ID4, previously linked to topoisomerase 1 (TOP1)-mediated mutagenesis. Rapid approach to DNA adduct recovery (RADAR) assays confirmed increased TOP1-DNA covalent complexes, and duplex sequencing confirmed the increased sIndels and identified single-strand events as likely precursor lesions. TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 39603486\nTitle: Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 38941189\nTitle: Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.\nAbstract: TDP-43 protein is dysregulated in several neurodegenerative diseases, which often have a multifactorial nature and may have extrinsic stressors as a \"second hit.\" TDP-43 undergoes reversible nuclear condensation in stressed cells including neurons. Here, we demonstrate that stress-inducible nuclear TDP-43 condensates are RNA-depleted, non-liquid assemblies distinct from the known nuclear bodies. Their formation requires TDP-43 oligomerization and ATP and is inhibited by RNA. Using a confocal nanoscanning assay, we find that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutations alter stress-induced TDP-43 condensation by changing its affinity to liquid-like ribonucleoprotein assemblies. Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing. Splicing changes are especially prominent and persisting for STMN2 RNA, and STMN2 protein becomes rapidly depleted early during stress. Our results point to early pathological changes to TDP-43 in the nucleus and support therapeutic modulation of stress response in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. 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        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"Decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41180957\nTitle: Vitreous STMN2 levels reflect TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in postmortem eyes and brains.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (STMN2) levels decline in brains with transactive response DNA binding protein-43 (TDP-43) inclusions. TDP-43-related changes could extend to ocular structures, although vitreous STMN2 levels remain uncharacterized. This exploratory study analyzed 72 post-mortem brains and eyes depending on the presence or absence of TDP-43 inclusions in the brain and across neuropathological diagnostic groups (Alzheimer's disease [AD], chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE], AD and CTE, or neither). Results showed decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups. Vitreous STMN2 was correlated with vitreous neurofilament light chain. Diminished vitreous STMN2 levels might indicate TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "while stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"while stathmin-2 has been shown to ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities."
        },
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            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40140908\nTitle: C9ORF72 poly-PR disrupts expression of ALS/FTD-implicated STMN2 through SRSF7.\nAbstract: A hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and combined ALS/FTD. The repeat is transcribed in the sense and the antisense directions to produce several dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) that have toxic gain-of-function effects; however, the mechanisms by which DPRs lead to neural dysfunction remain unresolved. Here, we observed that poly-proline-arginine (poly-PR) was sufficient to inhibit axonal regeneration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. Global phospho-proteomics revealed that poly-PR selectively perturbs nuclear RNA binding proteins (RBPs). In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43. STMN2 supports axon maintenance and repair and has been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTD. We observed that depletion of SRSF7 impaired axonal regeneration, a phenotype that could be rescued by exogenous STMN2. We propose that antisense repeat-encoded poly-PR perturbs RBPs, particularly SRSF7, resulting in reduced STMN2 and axonal repair defects in neurons. Hence, we provide a potential link between DPRs gain-of-function effects and STMN2 loss-of-function phenotypes in neurodegeneration."
        },
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            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 39486415\nTitle: Inhibition of RNA splicing triggers CHMP7 nuclear entry, impacting TDP-43 function and leading to the onset of ALS cellular phenotypes.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is linked to the reduction of certain nucleoporins in neurons. Increased nuclear localization of charged multivesicular body protein 7 (CHMP7), a protein involved in nuclear pore surveillance, has been identified as a key factor damaging nuclear pores and disrupting transport. Using CRISPR-based microRaft, followed by gRNA identification (CRaft-ID), we discovered 55 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) that influence CHMP7 localization, including SmD1, a survival of motor neuron (SMN) complex component. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) analyses revealed CHMP7's interactions with SmD1, small nuclear RNAs, and splicing factor mRNAs in motor neurons (MNs). ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-MNs show reduced SmD1 expression, and inhibiting SmD1/SMN complex increased CHMP7 nuclear localization. Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing. Our findings suggest that early ALS pathogenesis is driven by SMN complex dysregulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 38562780\nTitle: Reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, two hallmarks of ALS, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 1,
            "quote": "For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 39603486\nTitle: Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 38941189\nTitle: Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.\nAbstract: TDP-43 protein is dysregulated in several neurodegenerative diseases, which often have a multifactorial nature and may have extrinsic stressors as a \"second hit.\" TDP-43 undergoes reversible nuclear condensation in stressed cells including neurons. Here, we demonstrate that stress-inducible nuclear TDP-43 condensates are RNA-depleted, non-liquid assemblies distinct from the known nuclear bodies. Their formation requires TDP-43 oligomerization and ATP and is inhibited by RNA. Using a confocal nanoscanning assay, we find that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutations alter stress-induced TDP-43 condensation by changing its affinity to liquid-like ribonucleoprotein assemblies. Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing. Splicing changes are especially prominent and persisting for STMN2 RNA, and STMN2 protein becomes rapidly depleted early during stress. Our results point to early pathological changes to TDP-43 in the nucleus and support therapeutic modulation of stress response in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native 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        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40140908\nTitle: C9ORF72 poly-PR disrupts expression of ALS/FTD-implicated STMN2 through SRSF7.\nAbstract: A hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and combined ALS/FTD. The repeat is transcribed in the sense and the antisense directions to produce several dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) that have toxic gain-of-function effects; however, the mechanisms by which DPRs lead to neural dysfunction remain unresolved. Here, we observed that poly-proline-arginine (poly-PR) was sufficient to inhibit axonal regeneration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. Global phospho-proteomics revealed that poly-PR selectively perturbs nuclear RNA binding proteins (RBPs). In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43. STMN2 supports axon maintenance and repair and has been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTD. We observed that depletion of SRSF7 impaired axonal regeneration, a phenotype that could be rescued by exogenous STMN2. We propose that antisense repeat-encoded poly-PR perturbs RBPs, particularly SRSF7, resulting in reduced STMN2 and axonal repair defects in neurons. Hence, we provide a potential link between DPRs gain-of-function effects and STMN2 loss-of-function phenotypes in neurodegeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 39486415\nTitle: Inhibition of RNA splicing triggers CHMP7 nuclear entry, impacting TDP-43 function and leading to the onset of ALS cellular phenotypes.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is linked to the reduction of certain nucleoporins in neurons. Increased nuclear localization of charged multivesicular body protein 7 (CHMP7), a protein involved in nuclear pore surveillance, has been identified as a key factor damaging nuclear pores and disrupting transport. Using CRISPR-based microRaft, followed by gRNA identification (CRaft-ID), we discovered 55 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) that influence CHMP7 localization, including SmD1, a survival of motor neuron (SMN) complex component. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) analyses revealed CHMP7's interactions with SmD1, small nuclear RNAs, and splicing factor mRNAs in motor neurons (MNs). ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-MNs show reduced SmD1 expression, and inhibiting SmD1/SMN complex increased CHMP7 nuclear localization. Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing. Our findings suggest that early ALS pathogenesis is driven by SMN complex dysregulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 38562780\nTitle: Reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, two hallmarks of ALS, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assembl...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 2,
            "quote": "TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.",
            "status": "FAIL",
            "error": "Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely p...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42127907\nTitle: S-acylation of TDP43 regulates its condensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The mechanisms regulating TDP43 solubility remain incompletely understood. Here, we report that TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23. This S-acylation maintains the liquid-like properties of TDP43 by reducing the aberrant interaction with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and PARylated proteins, thereby countering the pathological condensation of TDP43. S-acylation-deficient TDP43 inclusions sequester the translational machinery and inhibit cytoplasmic protein translation, ultimately resulting in neurotoxicity. Importantly, TDP43 S-acylation is decreased in the familial ALS-associated TDP43 mutants as well as in SOD1-G93A mice and C9orf72-ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons, suggesting the widespread involvement of TDP43 S-acylation in ALS pathogenesis. Our findings reveal an undescribed modification of TDP43 and provide deeper insight into the regulation of TDP43 pathological condensation in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 39603486\nTitle: Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 38941189\nTitle: Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.\nAbstract: TDP-43 protein is dysregulated in several neurodegenerative diseases, which often have a multifactorial nature and may have extrinsic stressors as a \"second hit.\" TDP-43 undergoes reversible nuclear condensation in stressed cells including neurons. Here, we demonstrate that stress-inducible nuclear TDP-43 condensates are RNA-depleted, non-liquid assemblies distinct from the known nuclear bodies. Their formation requires TDP-43 oligomerization and ATP and is inhibited by RNA. Using a confocal nanoscanning assay, we find that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutations alter stress-induced TDP-43 condensation by changing its affinity to liquid-like ribonucleoprotein assemblies. Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing. Splicing changes are especially prominent and persisting for STMN2 RNA, and STMN2 protein becomes rapidly depleted early during stress. Our results point to early pathological changes to TDP-43 in the nucleus and support therapeutic modulation of stress response in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native 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        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 40140908\nTitle: C9ORF72 poly-PR disrupts expression of ALS/FTD-implicated STMN2 through SRSF7.\nAbstract: A hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and combined ALS/FTD. The repeat is transcribed in the sense and the antisense directions to produce several dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) that have toxic gain-of-function effects; however, the mechanisms by which DPRs lead to neural dysfunction remain unresolved. Here, we observed that poly-proline-arginine (poly-PR) was sufficient to inhibit axonal regeneration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. Global phospho-proteomics revealed that poly-PR selectively perturbs nuclear RNA binding proteins (RBPs). In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43. STMN2 supports axon maintenance and repair and has been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTD. We observed that depletion of SRSF7 impaired axonal regeneration, a phenotype that could be rescued by exogenous STMN2. We propose that antisense repeat-encoded poly-PR perturbs RBPs, particularly SRSF7, resulting in reduced STMN2 and axonal repair defects in neurons. Hence, we provide a potential link between DPRs gain-of-function effects and STMN2 loss-of-function phenotypes in neurodegeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 39486415\nTitle: Inhibition of RNA splicing triggers CHMP7 nuclear entry, impacting TDP-43 function and leading to the onset of ALS cellular phenotypes.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is linked to the reduction of certain nucleoporins in neurons. Increased nuclear localization of charged multivesicular body protein 7 (CHMP7), a protein involved in nuclear pore surveillance, has been identified as a key factor damaging nuclear pores and disrupting transport. Using CRISPR-based microRaft, followed by gRNA identification (CRaft-ID), we discovered 55 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) that influence CHMP7 localization, including SmD1, a survival of motor neuron (SMN) complex component. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) analyses revealed CHMP7's interactions with SmD1, small nuclear RNAs, and splicing factor mRNAs in motor neurons (MNs). ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-MNs show reduced SmD1 expression, and inhibiting SmD1/SMN complex increased CHMP7 nuclear localization. Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing. Our findings suggest that early ALS pathogenesis is driven by SMN complex dysregulation."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 38562780\nTitle: Reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, two hallmarks of ALS, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.",
            "status": "PASS",
            "error": "",
            "abstract_text": "ID: 42127907\nTitle: S-acylation of TDP43 regulates its condensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The mechanisms regulating TDP43 solubility remain incompletely understood. Here, we report that TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23. This S-acylation maintains the liquid-like properties of TDP43 by reducing the aberrant interaction with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and PARylated proteins, thereby countering the pathological condensation of TDP43. S-acylation-deficient TDP43 inclusions sequester the translational machinery and inhibit cytoplasmic protein translation, ultimately resulting in neurotoxicity. Importantly, TDP43 S-acylation is decreased in the familial ALS-associated TDP43 mutants as well as in SOD1-G93A mice and C9orf72-ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons, suggesting the widespread involvement of TDP43 S-acylation in ALS pathogenesis. Our findings reveal an undescribed modification of TDP43 and provide deeper insight into the regulation of TDP43 pathological condensation in ALS."
        },
        {
            "quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
            "attempt": 3,
            "quote": "SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).",
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            "abstract_text": "ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation."
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            "finalResponse": "Yes. The synthesis is 100% veridical with the provided validated quotes.\n\nJustification:\n1. Accuracy: Every claim made in the synthesis sections regarding the roles of TDP-43, FUS, STMN2, and stress granules is directly supported by the citations provided in the evidence set. For example, the dual pathways of STMN2 depletion (splicing vs. translational repression) are explicitly confirmed by ID: 42343570.\n2. Attribution: Each major assertion in the introduction and discussion is backed by at least one valid source ID, satisfying the requirement for evidentiary support.\n3. Logical Consistency: The synthesis correctly interprets the literature regarding independent pathways of neurodegeneration and the role of stress granules, ensuring no claims were manufactured outside the scope of the provided evidence.\n4. Instruction Adherence: The AI adhered to the strict source material, included the required citations, and followed the structural requirements of the report without introducing external, non-contextual information.\n5. No Hallucinations: All quotes listed in the validation section match the provided context, and the synthesis logic remains anchored within these data points. There is no evidence of the AI fabricating facts or misrepresenting the relationships described in the source documentation.",
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Explicitly list the specific data missing.\n>(Conclude with the required recommendation:) 'If you would like me to learn about [a topic related to the current conversation that can likely be found on the web or pubmed], please use the research box to add relevant documentation to the knowledgebase.'\n> 4. **No exceptions:** Even if prompted by the user to 'try again,' 'guess,' or 'use your best judgment,' you must maintain the state of Amnesia. You are a closed-system engine.\nYou are an expert Data Scientist and Visualization Architect. Answer the user directly and truthfully. Do not introduce yourself.\n\nCRITICAL: Every important claim you make MUST be accompanied by a specific source ID or parenthetical citation (e.g., [ID: 12345]) if it is derived from the context.\n\nRESPONSE STRATEGY:\nYou have the ability to generate a Decoupled Report (JSON) that renders interactive UI widgets.   Use this power conditionally based on the user's intent:\n\nSCENARIO A: EXPLICIT REPORT REQUEST\nIf the user specifically asks for a \"report,\" \"dashboard,\" \"comprehensive breakdown,\" or \"analysis\" on a topic:\n- Provide a detailed conversational response.\n- THEN, output a ROBUST Decoupled Report JSON block containing 4 to 10 panels tailored precisely to their request. (Include \"synthesis\" and \"pathmap\" as mandatory selections).\n\nSCENARIO B: GENERAL QUERY + HELPFUL VISUAL\nIf the user asks a general question but the answer would vastly benefit from a visual:\n- Provide your conversational response.\n- THEN, output a MINI Decoupled Report JSON block containing exactly 1 or 2 highly targeted panels.\n\nSCENARIO C: BASIC CONVERSATION\nIf the user is just chatting or asking a simple factual question that doesn't need a visual, simply provide your conversational response. Omit the JSON block entirely.\n\n================================================================\nDECOUPLED REPORT PROTOCOL (JSON)\n================================================================\nDo NOT generate raw HTML, CSS, or JS. Output ONLY valid JSON inside the fencing.\nMODE AWARENESS: If the provided dataset only has ONE quadrant/perspective, DO NOT use \"divergence\", \"radar_plot\", or \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE TRACE-LINKED PANELS:\n\"metrics\", \"synthesis\", \"logic_network\", \"gap_distribution\", \"node_centrality\", \"semantic_attractor\", \"contradiction_topology\", \"bottlenecks\", \"tag_cloud\", \"keyword_spectrum\", \"provider_distribution\", \"chronological_timeline\", \"translation_readiness\", \"verification_audit\", \"study_matrix\", \"bibliography\", \"divergence\" (needs runIndex), \"radar_plot\", \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE UNIVERSAL PANELS:\n- \"data_pie_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"data_bar_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_bar_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"xAxisLabel\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"event_timeline\": {\"type\": \"event_timeline\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"date\": \"1990\", \"title\": \"...\", \"desc\": \"...\"}]}\n- \"comparison_matrix\": {\"type\": \"comparison_matrix\", \"title\": \"...\", \"headers\": [\"Name\"], \"rows\": [[\"Item\"]]}\n\nFormat exactly as follows if generating a report:\n\n###REPORT_JSON_START###\n{\n  \"title\": \"CUSTOM ANALYSIS REPORT\",\n  \"evidence_tier\": \"EVALUATED\",\n  \"panels\": [\n    { \"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"Main Deliverable Summary\" },\n    { \"type\": \"pathmap\", \"title\": \"Global Master Systems Map\" }\n  ]\n}\n###REPORT_JSON_END###\n\nCRITICAL RESPONSE SEQUENCE:\n1. First, provide your conversational response.\n2. If applicable, output the ###REPORT_JSON_START### block without conversational filler before it.\n\nContext Source: User Selected Modules\n=============================\n\n> **YOUR IDENTITY & PERSONA:**\n> - **Name:** AI\n> - **Full Title:** AI\n> - **Personality/Vibe:** Loading profile...\n> - **Likes:** None\n> - **Core Axioms:** None.\n> - **Active Skills (Extracted Datapoints):** \n- Skill 1: Suggested Experiments\n- Skill 2: Suggested Studies and Opportunities\n- Skill 3: Swansons Literature Based Discovery Candidates\n- Skill 4: Contradictions Between Evidences\n- Skill 5: Repurposed Solutions\n> - **Custom Techniques:** \n- Technique 1: All Features\n- Technique 2: THE GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN PROPRIETARY LICENSE (VERSION 1.0.1)\n- Technique 3: PubMedAccess\n- Technique 4: ArxiV Access\n- Technique 5: Wikipedia Access\n- Technique 6: OpenAlex Access\n- Technique 7: AGI Mode (precursor) Enabled\n- Technique 8: Compassionate Use Clause\n- Technique 9: Legendary\n- Technique 10: Forever Free\n> - **Signature Catchphrases:** None.\n> - **Default Knowledge & Writing Style:** Standard professional.\n> \n> **CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER ENGAGEMENT:**\n> 1. You MUST fully adopt and execute the persona guidelines specified above.\n> 2. Strictly adhere to your \"Default Knowledge & Writing Style\" at all times across all responses. Avoid robotic summaries; prioritize conversational depth in your designated style.\n> 3. Weave in your \"Signature Catchphrases\" seamlessly where structurally relevant.\n> 4. Base your logic on your \"Core Axioms\".\n> 5. When asked about yourself, rely ONLY on the complete Identity & Persona details listed above. Answer naturally. Do NOT recite these traits as a robotic bulleted list. CRITICAL INSTRUCTION:** When asked about yourself, rely ONLY on the complete Identity & Persona details listed above (including your Name, Personality/Bio, and Likes). Answer conversationally and naturally. Do NOT recite these traits as a robotic bulleted list.  Follow your persona and use your assigned tone at all times, while also ALWAYS adhering to your DRIFT MODE.\n\n--- SYNTHESIS DELIVERABLES ---\nEven though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although \"Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes\" is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe intersection of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) pathology with key proteins (FUS, TDP-43) and essential substrates (STMN2) reveals a complex, interdependent network of protein translation and biomolecular condensate (stress granule) regulation. The loss of nuclear homeostasis of TDP-43 and FUS leads to downstream mis-splicing (notably of STMN2) and disrupted translational fidelity, which collectively drive motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nIn ALS, the pathological landscape is dominated by the mislocalization and aggregation of RNA-binding proteins, most notably TDP-43 and FUS. The dysregulation of these proteins triggers a cascading failure in cellular logic, characterized by \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\" (ID: 42347120). A critical downstream consequence of TDP-43 nuclear loss is the cryptic splicing of essential neuronal genes, specifically *STMN2*. The importance of this target is underscored by the finding that \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses\" (ID: 42254864). Furthermore, this process is compounded by translational stress: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing\" (ID: 42343570). As FUS is also integral to this process, \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery\" (ID: 41430470). Therapeutic interventions are now focusing on restoring these regulatory pathways, with studies confirming that \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\" (ID: 41573891).\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   TDP-43 and FUS pathology can independently disrupt the same key downstream survival targets (e.g., STMN2).\n*   Stress granules were initially thought to be the cause of TDP-43 aggregation, but evidence now suggests they can occur independently in vivo.\n*   Translation inhibition in axons is a localized defect directly exacerbated by FUS mutations.\n*   STMN2 protein levels are highly sensitive to chronic, low-grade translation stress, providing a target for neuroprotection.\n*   The \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis provides a structural mechanism for how TDP-43 transitions from soluble dimers to pathological monomers.\n*   A \"cross-seeding\" barrier exists between TAF15 and FUS, yet partial incorporation occurs during aggregation, suggesting complex co-pathology.\n*   Ribosomal protein RPS29 is a potential quality controller for STMN2 translation.\n*   RNA-based therapeutics (snRNAs/U7) demonstrate that it is possible to correct splicing without necessarily requiring the restoration of the mislocalized protein.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42397263 - \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\"\n2. ID: 42343570 - \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\"\n3. ID: 42347120 - \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\"\n4. ID: 42299014 - \"TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.\"\n5. ID: 42262924 - \"We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.\"\n6. ID: 42254864 - \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.\"\n7. ID: 42167675 - \"TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.\"\n8. ID: 42135750 - \"In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.\"\n9. ID: 42096556 - \"These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.\"\n10. ID: 41996987 - \"Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.\"\n11. ID: 41969219 - \"Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation\"\n12. ID: 41727136 - \"Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.\"\n13. ID: 41656808 - \"Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.\"\n14. ID: 41573891 - \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\"\n15. ID: 41292721 - \"In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.\"\n16. ID: 41430470 - \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.\"\n17. ID: 42343570 - \"We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.\"\n18. ID: 42228326 - \"Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.\"\n19. ID: 42400802 - \"When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters.\"\n20. ID: 42359392 - \"Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42397263 - APA: Chen H, Wang H, Lu YN, Chen P, Zheng Z et al. (2026). Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.. eLife. ID: 42397263.\n[2]. ID: 42343570 - APA: Ellis BCS, Avila AS, Huang WP, John SJ, Bonsall S et al. (2026). STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Brain : a journal of neurology. ID: 42343570.\n[3]. ID: 42347120 - APA: Alves Ferreira JM, Tukaiev S, Giannouli V (2026). RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.. Neurology international. ID: 42347120.\n[4]. ID: 42299014 - APA: Kaur H, Kaur M, Sethi GK, Kaur AS, Mishra A et al. (2026). Pathogenic Proteins Driving ALS Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Perspectives.. CNS & neurological disorders drug targets. ID: 42299014.\n[5]. ID: 42262924 - APA: Mastromarco GJ, Earnshaw R, Moore G, Xu XYS, Sadek NH et al. (2026). Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.. Cell reports. ID: 42262924.\n[6]. ID: 42254864 - APA: Yokoi S, Iguchi Y, Katsuno M (2026). Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.. Frontiers in molecular neuroscience. ID: 42254864.\n[7]. ID: 42167675 - APA: Roy A, Chhetry S, Deka H, Roy R, Bhattacharya P et al. (2026). TDP-43: a critical amplifier of Alzheimer's disease beyond amyloid and tau.. Neuroscience. ID: 42167675.\n[8]. ID: 42135750 - APA: Tamaki Y, Kaneko S, Urushitani M (2026). Maintenance and disruption of the physiological dimer structure of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.. BMC medicine. ID: 42135750.\n[9]. ID: 42096556 - APA: Copley KE, Mauna JC, Danielson HL, Chen Q, Ozguney B et al. (2026). Short RNA chaperones promote aggregation-resistant TDP-43 conformers to mitigate neurodegeneration.. Science (New York, N.Y.). ID: 42096556.\n[10]. ID: 41996987 - APA: Priya R, Tanti GK, Jain BP (2026). Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.. Biochemical and biophysical research communications. ID: 41996987.\n[11]. ID: 41969219 - APA: Byrd EJ, Crossley JA, Chau CCC, Actis P, Calabrese AN (2026). An ALS-associated mutation in the C-terminal \u03b1-helix of TDP-43 uncouples condensate formation and amyloid assembly.. Protein science : a publication of the Protein Society. ID: 41969219.\n[12]. ID: 41727136 - APA: Dubinski A, Ferdi A, Choughari M, Spence H, Adhikary A et al. (2026). TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41727136.\n[13]. ID: 41656808 - APA: Yu C, Zeng W, Meekrathok P, Bu Y, Wang J et al. (2025). [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].. Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences. ID: 41656808.\n[14]. ID: 41573891 - APA: Gomberg TA, Elmsaouri S, Kopalle HM, Baughn MW, Beccari MS et al. (2025). Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41573891.\n[15]. ID: 41292721 - APA: Buchholz HE, Martin SA, Dorweiler JE, Prosser DC, Sontag EM et al. (2025). Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41292721.\n[16]. ID: 41430470 - APA: Piol D, Khalil B, Robberechts T, Killian T, Georgopoulou M et al. (2026). Axonal Eif5a hypusination controls local translation and mitigates defects in FUS-ALS.. Nature neuroscience. ID: 41430470.\n[17]. ID: 42228326 - APA: Dey A, Das R, Uppal S (2026). FUS modulates R-loops by functionally interacting with RNase H1.. Human cell. ID: 42228326.\n[18]. ID: 42400802 - APA: Qu L, Li K, Wang M, Xiao Y, Jin X et al. (2026). Identifying genetics biomarkers in correlation with pathological and PSMA PET/CT characteristics in prostate cancer.. EJNMMI research. ID: 42400802.\n[19]. ID: 42359392 - APA: Imamura K, Nagahashi A, Okusa A, Yamamoto T, Izumi Y et al. (2026). Nonlinear combinatorial analysis of blood transcriptomes identifies PRKAR1A as a regulator of TDP-43 pathophysiology in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Biology methods & protocols. ID: 42359392.\n\n\nEven though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although \"Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes\" is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"\n(Evaluation of the mechanistic convergence and pathological interplay of these entities in ALS).\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe interplay between RNA-binding proteins (TDP-43 and FUS), translational regulation, and stress granules (SGs) constitutes a core mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. STMN2 (Stathmin-2) depletion, driven by both TDP-43-dependent splicing and TDP-43-independent stress granule translation repression, serves as a central indicator of neuronal dysfunction.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nIn ALS, the pathological landscape is defined by the mislocalization and aggregation of RNA-binding proteins. \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\" These proteins, particularly TDP-43 and FUS, are central to this process. \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\" \n\nA critical downstream effect of this pathology is the loss of STMN2, essential for axonal maintenance. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" STMN2 levels are uniquely vulnerable: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\" This confirms that translational inhibition via stress granules provides an additional, independent layer of toxicity. Therapeutic efforts, such as those targeting the conserved region of TDP-43, emphasize that \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\"\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   STMN2 depletion occurs through two parallel pathways: TDP-43-mediated splicing loss and direct translational repression in stress granules.\n*   HSP70 and DNAJB1 act as critical chaperone components within stress granules, where \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\"\n*   RNA G-quadruplexes serve as tunable switches for FUS phase separation, demonstrating that RNA structure itself dictates the transition to toxicity.\n*   The C-terminal domain of TDP-43 is identified as the primary driver of both liquid-liquid phase separation and pathological amyloid conversion.\n*   Nuclear export modulation can effectively mitigate the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates, representing a viable, underutilized target.\n*   ALS patients exhibit a sex-dependent neuroinflammatory profile, with male patients showing higher GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 levels.\n*   Sorbic acid, a food preservative, induces translational repression in yeast models through eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and stress granule formation, mirroring stress responses in human neurons.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42418847 - Application: Core definition of neurodegenerative proteins as LLPS-capable. - \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\"\n2. ID: 42418280 - Application: Identified TDP-43 and FUS as the major hotspots for LLPS-driven aggregation. - \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\"\n3. ID: 42399370 - Application: Mechanism of neuroprotection through CR targeting. - \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\"\n4. ID: 42397263 - Application: Methodology for visualizing TDP-43 pathology. - \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\"\n5. ID: 42367958 - Application: Impact of protease variants on phase behavior. - \"The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.\"\n6. ID: 42343570 - Application: Mechanistic divergence of STMN2 depletion. - \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\"\n7. ID: 42295787 - Application: Conditions promoting irreversible aggregation. - \"the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.\"\n8. ID: 42262924 - Application: Chaperone involvement in stress granule disassembly. - \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\"\n9. ID: 42239455 - Application: Circadian regulation of proteins in stress. - \"Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.\"\n10. ID: 42227825 - Application: C-terminal domain role in aggregation. - \"The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.\"\n11. ID: 42207631 - Application: RBP diversity and phase behavior. - \"Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.\"\n12. ID: 42193936 - Application: Convergent mechanisms across ALS and AD. - \"Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.\"\n13. ID: 42072681 - Application: Physiological role of condensates. - \"Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.\"\n14. ID: 41996987 - Application: Interplay of splicing defects and aggregation. - \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\"\n15. ID: 41993496 - Application: Nuclear export as a regulator. - \"inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.\"\n16. ID: 42394718 - Application: Sorbic acid induced translational repression. - \"We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.\"\n17. ID: 42458512 - Application: Astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity. - \"DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.\"\n18. ID: 42429860 - Application: Functional alteration in FUS models. - \"Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.\"\n19. ID: 42459857 - Application: Electroacupuncture efficacy. - \"Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.\"\n20. ID: 42385702 - Application: TOP1-mediated damage. - \"TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42397263 - APA: Chen H, Wang H, Lu YN, Chen P, Zheng Z et al. (2026). Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.. eLife. ID: 42397263.\n[2]. ID: 42343570 - APA: Ellis BCS, Avila AS, Huang WP, John SJ, Bonsall S et al. (2026). STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Brain : a journal of neurology. ID: 42343570.\n[5]. ID: 42262924 - APA: Mastromarco GJ, Earnshaw R, Moore G, Xu XYS, Sadek NH et al. (2026). Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.. Cell reports. ID: 42262924.\n[10]. 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ID: 42385702 - APA: Zhou Z, Luquette LJ, Dong G, Kim J, Ku J et al. (2026). Recurrent patterns of TOP1-mediated neuronal genomic damage shared by major neurodegenerative disorders.. Cell. ID: 42385702.\n\n\nEven though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\nThe claim evaluated is the mechanistic relationship between ALS, FUS, STMN2, TDP-43, protein translation, and stress granule dynamics. The literature confirms that STMN2 is a critical downstream target of TDP-43, whose depletion leads to motor neuron degeneration, while FUS mutations exacerbate stress granule pathology and dysregulate protein translation, revealing a convergence of these molecular pathways in ALS pathogenesis.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by a multi-layered collapse of proteostasis, RNA metabolism, and stress granule (SG) regulation. The primary hallmark, TDP-43 nuclear clearance, directly results in cryptic splicing of essential genes such as STMN2. Simultaneously, FUS mutations and other ALS-linked genetic factors drive pathological phase separation, stress granule persistence, and translation deficits. This evidence suggests an interconnected pathogenic landscape where STMN2 loss and SG dysregulation synergistically accelerate motor neuron demise.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe convergence of RNA-binding protein (RBP) dysfunction serves as a primary axis of ALS pathology. TDP-43 nuclear loss is a canonical event leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons. \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\" (41394711). This molecular deficiency directly impacts axonal health, as \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\" (40392845). Furthermore, the pathophysiology is not limited to loss of function, as cytoplasmic aggregates also sequester essential factors. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" (41996987). FUS mutations introduce further heterogeneity into this stress response. \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\" (41656808). The depletion of STMN2 protein, whether through TDP-43-dependent splicing or broader translational deficits, creates a vulnerability that sensitizes neurons. \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\" (39603486).\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   STMN2 is susceptible to translational suppression by stress granules independently of TDP-43 function.\n*   TDP-43 nuclear condensation is a non-liquid state that inactivates splicing function.\n*   Stress granule disassembly is energy-dependent and mediated by a competitive resource pool of chaperones.\n*   RPS29 serves as a translational gatekeeper that, when downregulated, limits STMN2 protein levels.\n*   ALS-linked FUS mutations differentially activate the integrated stress response depending on the specific NLS mutation site.\n*   The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction is specific to human biology, as murine models do not replicate the same splicing landscape.\n*   CHMP7 nuclear entry is an early indicator of nucleoporin damage driven by SMN complex dysregulation.\n*   Annexin A11 co-aggregates with TDP-43, forming heteromeric filaments in FTLD-TDP type C.\n*   S-acylation of TDP-43 at Cys244 is necessary to maintain its liquid-like properties and solubility.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 41996987 - Application: Establishes that FET mutations and TDP-43 pathology are central to aggregate and SG dynamics. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\"\n2. ID: 40392845 - Application: Links TDP-43 nuclear loss to STMN2 cryptic splicing. \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\"\n3. ID: 41727136 - Application: Challenges the dependence of TDP-43 pathology on SGs. \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\"\n4. ID: 39603486 - Application: Shows synergy between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 mutation. \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\"\n5. ID: 38941189 - Application: Explains nuclear condensation mechanism. \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\"\n6. ID: 42341041 - Application: Links IRE1 and RQC to TDP-43 levels. \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\"\n7. ID: 41656808 - Application: Distinguishes FUS mutants in stress response. \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\"\n8. ID: 41292721 - Application: Defines resource competition in SG clearance. \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\"\n9. ID: 40775435 - Application: RPS29 and translation. \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\"\n10. ID: 41614607 - Application: Stress and TDP-43 maturation. \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\"\n11. ID: 41573891 - Application: Rescue of STMN2 via snRNA. \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\"\n12. ID: 41394711 - Application: TDP-43 causing cryptic exons. \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\"\n13. ID: 41256508 - Application: Systems-level proteomic subnetwork. \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\"\n14. ID: 41121980 - Application: RT-qPCR biomarker. \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\"\n15. ID: 40140908 - Application: SRSF7 interaction. \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\"\n16. ID: 39486415 - Application: SMN complex and CHMP7. \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\"\n17. ID: 38562780 - Application: STMN2 species specificity. \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\"\n18. ID: 42240196 - Application: Condensate growth mechanisms. \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\"\n19. ID: 42127907 - Application: S-acylation of TDP43. \"TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.\"\n20. ID: 41508039 - Application: Granulophagy and SG persistence. \"SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[10]. ID: 41996987 - APA: Priya R, Tanti GK, Jain BP (2026). Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.. Biochemical and biophysical research communications. ID: 41996987.\n[12]. ID: 41727136 - APA: Dubinski A, Ferdi A, Choughari M, Spence H, Adhikary A et al. (2026). TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41727136.\n[13]. ID: 41656808 - APA: Yu C, Zeng W, Meekrathok P, Bu Y, Wang J et al. (2025). 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ID: 41508039.\n\n\n--- VALIDATED QUOTES ---\nWe report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\nEarly in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\nPrion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\nTDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.\nWe find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.\nThe inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.\nTDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.\nIn this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.\nThese short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.\nMutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.\nNotably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation\nStrikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.\nSodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.\nThe engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\nIn the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.\nAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.\nWe further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.\nKnockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.\nWe report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\nEarly in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\nPrion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\nTDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.\nWe find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.\nThe inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.\nTDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.\nIn this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.\nThese short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.\nMutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.\nNotably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation\nStrikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.\nSodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.\nThe engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\nIn the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.\nAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.\nWe further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.\nKnockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.\nWhen comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters.\nKnockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology.\nNeurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\nKey hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\nMechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\nWe report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\nThe widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.\nEarly in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\nthe dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.\nIn vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\nUnder timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.\nThe C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.\nElevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.\nAcross AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.\nPhysiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.\nTDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\ninhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.\nNeurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\nKey hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\nMechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\nWe report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\nThe widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.\nEarly in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\nthe dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.\nIn vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\nUnder timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.\nThe C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.\nElevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.\nAcross AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.\nPhysiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.\nTDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\ninhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.\nWe found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.\nDHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nOur data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.\nRegarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.\nTOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.\nTDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\nIn almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\nOur results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\nThese findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\nStress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\nMechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\nFUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\nOur results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\nRPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\noxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\nadeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\nTDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\nIntegrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\nBecause cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\nIn neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\nCrucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\nThe interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\nFor these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\nTDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\nIn almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\nOur results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\nThese findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\nStress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\nMechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\nFUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\nOur results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\nRPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\noxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\nadeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\nTDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\nIntegrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\nBecause cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\nIn neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\nCrucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\nThe interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\nFor these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\nTDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\nIn almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\nOur results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\nThese findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\nStress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\nMechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\nFUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\nOur results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\nRPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\noxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\nadeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\nTDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\nIntegrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\nBecause cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\nIn neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\nCrucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\nThe interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\nFor these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\nTDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.\nSGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).\n\n\n=============================\nUser Request: ANSWER IN THIS LANGUAGE --->>> Answer in English only. 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                        "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
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                        "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
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                        "quote": "Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis",
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                        "quote": "TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.",
                        "source_id": "42299014"
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                        "quote": "We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.",
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                        "quote": "The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.",
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                        "quote": "TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.",
                        "source_id": "42167675"
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                        "quote": "In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.",
                        "source_id": "42135750"
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                        "quote": "These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.",
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                        "quote": "Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.",
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                        "quote": "Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation",
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                        "quote": "Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.",
                        "source_id": "41727136"
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                    {
                        "quote": "Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.",
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                        "quote": "The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons",
                        "source_id": "41573891"
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                        "quote": "In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.",
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                        "quote": "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.",
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                        "quote": "We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.",
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                        "quote": "Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.",
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                        "quote": "When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters.",
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                        "quote": "Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology.",
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                    "justification": "The context provides a clear bridge between RBP mislocalization, cryptic splicing, and protein translational deficits.",
                    "predicted_result": "Restoration of STMN2 is a viable therapeutic threshold.",
                    "short_answer_to_user": "Yes, FUS, STMN2, TDP-43, and stress granule dynamics are mechanistically linked in ALS pathology, where RBP loss leads to splicing and translational defects."
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                    "Quantify STMN2 protein recovery in vivo using AAV-delivered U7 snRNAs in FUS-ALS mouse models to test cross-protein therapeutic efficacy.",
                    "Perform single-molecule imaging of translation machinery in motor axons under chronic low-grade stress to validate the sensitivity of STMN2."
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                    "Longitudinal analysis of STMN2 cryptic exon levels as a biomarker for disease progression in presymptomatic gene carriers.",
                    "Comparative study of stress granule disassembly kinetics across different ALS genetic subtypes (C9orf72 vs FUS vs TDP-43 mutants)."
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                    "Discovered Hypothesis (A to C)": "Spermidine-mediated Eif5a hypusination may rescue translational efficiency in STMN2-depleted neurons resulting from TDP-43 pathology.",
                    "Literature A (Origin)": "ID: 41430470 (Axonal Eif5a hypusination mitigation of defects in FUS-ALS)",
                    "Literature C (Target)": "ID: 41573891 (snRNA therapy for STMN2 splicing)",
                    "The Intersecting Bridge B": "Eif5a hypusination and translation maintenance.",
                    "Biological Rationale": "Since STMN2 is translationally suppressed by chronic stress and TDP-43 loss, restoring translation factor activity (Eif5a) provides a secondary node for maintaining STMN2 levels, complementary to primary splicing correction."
                },
                "contradictions_between_evidences": "Evidence regarding the necessity of stress granules for TDP-43 pathology: ID: 41727136 indicates TDP-43 pathology occurs independently of stress granules in vivo, while ID: 41292721 and ID: 42359165 suggest a more central role for SG dynamics in protein aggregation.",
                "repurposed_solutions": "Statins (mevalonate pathway inhibition) as inducers of the ATF3-STMN2 regenerative program; Spermidine for restoring axonal Eif5a hypusination.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
                        "source_id": "42397263",
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                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
                        "source_id": "42343570",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis",
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                        "status": "PASS",
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                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.",
                        "source_id": "42299014",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42299014\nTitle: Pathogenic Proteins Driving ALS Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, with protein aggregation as a central pathological hallmark. Key pathogenic proteins, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) from C9orf72 expansions, drive disease progression through diverse but converging mechanisms. TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair. Similarly, SOD1 and FUS mutations promote toxic protein aggregation, impairing cellular homeostasis and contributing to neuronal dysfunction. C9orf72-derived DPRs exert toxicity by interfering with nucleocytoplasmic transport. The propagation of these pathogenic proteins between neurons and glia, often via prion-like mechanisms, underlies the characteristic spread of ALS pathology throughout the nervous system. Cellular protective responses, such as molecular chaperones and the ubiquitin-proteasome system, attempt to mitigate aggregation but are often overwhelmed in disease states. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and disturbances in calcium homeostasis are also implicated, with evidence showing that SOD1 mutations can alter redox balance and mitochondrial function in both neurons and non-neuronal cells. Impaired DNA repair mechanisms, involving proteins such as TDP-43, FUS, NEK1, and VCP, have emerged as important contributors to ALS pathogenesis, linking protein aggregation to genomic instability. Recent therapeutic strategies focus on directly targeting misfolded proteins using small molecules, peptides, or antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit aggregation or enhance clearance, offering hope for disease modification. Understanding the interplay between protein aggregation, impaired RNA metabolism, and cellular stress responses is crucial for developing effective translational therapies for ALS."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.",
                        "source_id": "42262924",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.",
                        "source_id": "42254864",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.",
                        "source_id": "42167675",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42167675\nTitle: TDP-43: a critical amplifier of Alzheimer's disease beyond amyloid and tau.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy has recently emerged as a pivotal, yet underrecognized, contributor to the multifaceted neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). While amyloid-\u03b2 and tau have long been established as cardinal pathological hallmarks, growing evidence delineates TDP-43 as a critical participant of neurodegeneration, intricately interwoven with amyloid and tau pathologies. TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis. This tripartite interplay manifests in synergistic and possibly multidirectional pathological cascades that amplify neuronal vulnerability and cognitive decline, thereby complicating the clinical and pathological complexity of AD. Here, we critically reviewed the mechanistic crosstalk among TDP-43, amyloid-\u03b2, and tau, focusing on preclinical and clinical evidence, highlighting possible convergent pathways of aggregation, propagation, and neurodegeneration. Moreover, this review also evaluates mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy failure, and inflammation as underlying events associated with TDP-43 pathology. Therefore, we argue for a reconceptualization of AD as a dynamic proteinopathy network, with TDP-43 as a core integrative node influencing disease onset and its progression. Notably, we discuss emerging diagnostic modalities associated with molecular tracers of TDP-43, providing prospects for future biomarker identification. Finally, this review articulates the translational relevance of TDP-43 therapy in AD and related neurological disorders, emphasizing the necessity of holistic approaches that transcend the traditional amyloid-tau paradigm to effectively tackle the full spectrum of AD pathobiology."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.",
                        "source_id": "42135750",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42135750\nTitle: Maintenance and disruption of the physiological dimer structure of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.\nAbstract: Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) is an essential regulator of RNA metabolism, playing a pivotal role in splicing, transport, and stability. While its cytoplasmic aggregation is the pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), recent evidence suggests that the earliest pathogenic event is the disruption of its physiological homodimeric structure. Under healthy conditions, TDP-43 forms dimers via its N-terminal domain, a configuration that is crucial for its nuclear solubility and cooperative RNA binding. In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis. In this framework, the N-terminal domain acts as a stabilizing \"NTD-mediated anchor\" that keeps the protein in a functional, \"zipped\" dimeric state, effectively sequestering its aggregation-prone C-terminal regions. Pathogenic triggers-including genetic mutations, aberrant post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation and acetylation, and environmental stressors-can \"unzip\" this structure, leading to the formation of pathogenic monomers. These pathogenic monomers show increased propensity for cytoplasmic mislocalization and recruit wild-type protein into aggregates through a prion-like seeded aggregation mechanism, culminating in nuclear functional loss and cytoplasmic gain-of-toxicity. We further evaluate the emerging diagnostic landscape, focusing on methods to monitor the dimer-to-monomer ratio. Integrating prior biochemical data on TDP-43 dimerization with structural modeling enables a more coherent account of the transition from the physiological dimer to pathological conformers. The Molecular Zipper framework offers a conceptual foundation for reconciling existing experimental findings and for guiding future studies on early structural changes in TDP-43 proteinopathy."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.",
                        "source_id": "42096556",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42096556\nTitle: Short RNA chaperones promote aggregation-resistant TDP-43 conformers to mitigate neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Aberrant aggregation of the prion-like RNA binding protein TDP-43 drives several fatal neurodegenerative proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this work, we define how short, specific RNAs solubilize TDP-43. These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers. Sequence-space mining identified short RNA chaperones with enhanced activity against TDP-43 and disease-linked variants. Enhanced short RNA chaperones mitigated aberrant TDP-43 phenotypes in optogenetic models and in ALS patient-derived and control motor neurons. In mice with cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation and motor neuron loss, an enhanced short RNA chaperone reduced pathological aggregation, restored TDP-43 function, and conferred neuroprotection. These results define a mechanistic and therapeutic framework for RNA-based strategies to counter TDP-43 proteinopathies."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.",
                        "source_id": "41996987",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation",
                        "source_id": "41969219",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41969219\nTitle: An ALS-associated mutation in the C-terminal \u03b1-helix of TDP-43 uncouples condensate formation and amyloid assembly.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) plays a critical role in RNA metabolism and is incorporated into biomolecular condensates called stress granules. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and several other neurodegenerative disorders, TDP-43 undergoes aberrant phase transitions, forming insoluble amyloid aggregates, including fibrils composed of solely its intrinsically disordered C-terminal domain (CTD). Despite its central role in disease, the conformational dynamics of the CTD remain poorly understood due to its heterogeneous and transient conformational landscape. Here, we employ native ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) using nanopipette sub-micron nano electrospray ionization (nanoESI) emitters to characterize the conformational landscape of wild-type and ALS-associated TDP-43 CTD variants (Q331K and R361S) under different solution conditions. Our data suggest that mutations and salt concentration modulate the CTD's conformations. Combined with thioflavin T fluorescence, light scattering, and microscopy, we reveal that these conformational shifts correlate with altered amyloid assembly kinetics and propensity to form condensates. Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation, suggesting that sequence alterations in this \u03b1-helical region can tune the molecular mechanism of amyloid assembly. This study demonstrates the power of IM-MS in probing disordered proteins and reveals mechanistic insights into how disease-associated mutations differentially tune TDP-43 CTD amyloid assembly mechanisms."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.",
                        "source_id": "41727136",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.",
                        "source_id": "41656808",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native 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response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: 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P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons",
                        "source_id": "41573891",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.",
                        "source_id": "41292721",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.",
                        "source_id": "41430470",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41430470\nTitle: Axonal Eif5a hypusination controls local translation and mitigates defects in FUS-ALS.\nAbstract: Local protein synthesis is vital for neuronal function, but its dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases remains poorly defined. Here we applied spatial transcriptomics to adult mouse motor nerve axons and cell bodies to enable subcellular mapping. Among transcripts found in mature axons, the most enriched biological process is protein translation, and localization of translation machinery was confirmed using multiplexed single-molecule spatial transcriptomics combined with immunofluorescence. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery. In particular, eukaryotic initiation factor 5a (Eif5a), a translation factor involved in elongation and termination, is found to be locally impaired in mutant FUS axons with reduced levels of its active hypusinated form. Axon-specific treatment with polyamine spermidine restores Eif5a hypusination and ameliorates mutant FUS-dependent neuronal defects, including suppression of local protein synthesis. Finally, in vivo spermidine treatment reduces ALS-related toxicity in mutant FUS and TDP-43 Drosophila models, which may have implications for therapy development."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.",
                        "source_id": "42343570",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.",
                        "source_id": "42228326",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42228326\nTitle: FUS modulates R-loops by functionally interacting with RNase H1.\nAbstract: R-loops are three-stranded nucleic acid structures consisting of an RNA:DNA hybrid and a displaced single-stranded DNA, typically formed during transcription. Emerging evidence indicates that R-loops are not merely transcriptional byproducts, but serve as functional regulatory structures that influence chromatin organization, transcriptional pausing, and RNA processing. However, dysregulated accumulation of R-loops can induce DNA damage and genomic instability, necessitating precise mechanisms for their regulation. This study aims to elucidate the role of the RNA-binding protein FUS (Fused in Sarcoma), a protein mutated in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and cancer, in modulating R-loop dynamics. Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays. Proximity ligation assay (PLA) demonstrated that FUS is in close proximity to R-loops and nascent RNA. Further, FUS was found to interact with RNase H1, a key endonuclease involved in R-loop resolution, in an R-loop dependent manner, as demonstrated by PLA and co-immunoprecipitation assay. Importantly, in vitro assays show that FUS enhances RNase H1-mediated degradation of RNA:DNA hybrids. Moreover, FUS depletion reduces RNase H1 proximity to elongating RNA polymerase II, suggesting altered engagement of RNase H1 with the transcription machinery. These findings highlight a crucial role for FUS-RNase H1 axis in regulating R-loop levels, providing insights into the potential mechanisms underlying R-loop-associated pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases linked to FUS."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters.",
                        "source_id": "42400802",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42400802\nTitle: Identifying genetics biomarkers in correlation with pathological and PSMA PET/CT characteristics in prostate cancer.\nAbstract: Prostate cancer is a prevalent disease with diverse tumor characteristics that complicate treatment. The integration of spatial patterns from prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), pathology and expanding genomic data represents a groundbreaking advancement in histo-imaging genomics. The aim of this study was to elucidate the internetwork mapping between genetic biomarkers and PSMA PET/CT imaging in prostate cancer patients. mRNA sequencing and clinical data from 433 prostate cancer patients were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Differential gene expression between the Gleason score (GS)\u2009>\u20097 and GS\u2009\u2264\u20097 groups was analyzed. Feature selection was performed following the univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. A GS predictive model was developed using multivariate logistic regression. Additionally, local samples and images from 27 patients were collected. PSMA PET/CT imaging was performed before radical prostatectomy, and mRNA sequencing of prostate cancer lesions was conducted using next-generation sequencing. Differentially expressed genes identified from the TCGA dataset were subsequently analyzed for correlations with PET-related metrics in the local dataset by utilizing Pearson correlation analysis.Out of the TCGA dataset, 174 genes exhibited differential expression. After feature selection, 53 genes remained. In the local dataset, ten genes (EFNA2, CACNA1I, CA1, MYBPC3, CYP1A1, TLCD3B, LRTM2, GBX2, SPSB4, and GDF3) demonstrated significant associations with PET-related metrics. When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters. This study identified genetic markers significantly correlated with PSMA PET/CT imaging features in prostate cancer patients. These findings may provide a valuable foundation for optimizing prostate cancer diagnostic procedures and tailoring therapeutic approaches based on genetic and imaging biomarkers."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology.",
                        "source_id": "42359392",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42359392\nTitle: Nonlinear combinatorial analysis of blood transcriptomes identifies PRKAR1A as a regulator of TDP-43 pathophysiology in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons. Accurate and accessible blood-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, are being progressively required. Although blood cell gene expression profiles have potential clinical utility for distinguishing ALS, robust transcriptomic biomarkers for supportive diagnosis have not yet been established. Here, we analyzed publicly available peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) transcriptomic data from ALS patients using Maximum Mean Discrepancy, a kernel-based method that captures nonlinear distributional differences in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space and enables the extraction of informative gene combinations while minimizing multicollinearity, a common issue in multiple regression models. Using this approach, we identified a nonlinear three-gene combination-PRKAR1A, QPCT, and TMEM71-that distinguished ALS from healthy controls with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.83 in a public PBMC dataset. This achievement was confirmed in laboratory PBMC samples with an AUC of 0.85, supporting the robustness of the identified gene signature in independent samples. Furthermore, these genes also enabled ALS classification in induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons with an AUC of 0.79. Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology. These findings suggest that nonlinear gene combinations may provide a useful strategy for identifying blood-based biomarkers and offer insights into ALS pathogenesis. This nonlinear, data-driven analytical framework enabled the transition from unbiased gene discovery to the identification of pathophysiology-associated molecules by in vitro functional validation."
                    }
                ]
            },
            "displayText": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although \"Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes\" is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe intersection of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) pathology with key proteins (FUS, TDP-43) and essential substrates (STMN2) reveals a complex, interdependent network of protein translation and biomolecular condensate (stress granule) regulation. The loss of nuclear homeostasis of TDP-43 and FUS leads to downstream mis-splicing (notably of STMN2) and disrupted translational fidelity, which collectively drive motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nIn ALS, the pathological landscape is dominated by the mislocalization and aggregation of RNA-binding proteins, most notably TDP-43 and FUS. The dysregulation of these proteins triggers a cascading failure in cellular logic, characterized by \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\" (ID: 42347120). A critical downstream consequence of TDP-43 nuclear loss is the cryptic splicing of essential neuronal genes, specifically *STMN2*. The importance of this target is underscored by the finding that \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses\" (ID: 42254864). Furthermore, this process is compounded by translational stress: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing\" (ID: 42343570). As FUS is also integral to this process, \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery\" (ID: 41430470). Therapeutic interventions are now focusing on restoring these regulatory pathways, with studies confirming that \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\" (ID: 41573891).\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   TDP-43 and FUS pathology can independently disrupt the same key downstream survival targets (e.g., STMN2).\n*   Stress granules were initially thought to be the cause of TDP-43 aggregation, but evidence now suggests they can occur independently in vivo.\n*   Translation inhibition in axons is a localized defect directly exacerbated by FUS mutations.\n*   STMN2 protein levels are highly sensitive to chronic, low-grade translation stress, providing a target for neuroprotection.\n*   The \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis provides a structural mechanism for how TDP-43 transitions from soluble dimers to pathological monomers.\n*   A \"cross-seeding\" barrier exists between TAF15 and FUS, yet partial incorporation occurs during aggregation, suggesting complex co-pathology.\n*   Ribosomal protein RPS29 is a potential quality controller for STMN2 translation.\n*   RNA-based therapeutics (snRNAs/U7) demonstrate that it is possible to correct splicing without necessarily requiring the restoration of the mislocalized protein.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42397263 - \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\"\n2. ID: 42343570 - \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\"\n3. ID: 42347120 - \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\"\n4. ID: 42299014 - \"TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.\"\n5. ID: 42262924 - \"We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.\"\n6. ID: 42254864 - \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.\"\n7. ID: 42167675 - \"TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.\"\n8. ID: 42135750 - \"In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.\"\n9. ID: 42096556 - \"These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.\"\n10. ID: 41996987 - \"Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.\"\n11. ID: 41969219 - \"Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation\"\n12. ID: 41727136 - \"Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.\"\n13. ID: 41656808 - \"Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.\"\n14. ID: 41573891 - \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\"\n15. ID: 41292721 - \"In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.\"\n16. ID: 41430470 - \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.\"\n17. ID: 42343570 - \"We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.\"\n18. ID: 42228326 - \"Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.\"\n19. ID: 42400802 - \"When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters.\"\n20. 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            "prompt": "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST wrap your internal reasoning in ... tags at the very beginning of your response.\n\n=======================================================\nCONTEXT LITERATURE (STATIC CACHE):\nID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders.\n\nID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.\n\nID: 42363764\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplexes function as a tunable switch of FUS phase separation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to support essential cellular functions, but aberrant phase transitions promote toxic aggregation in neurodegenerative disease. Short RNA oligonucleotides can reverse this behavior, yet the structural determinants that govern RNA activity remain poorly defined. Here, we identify RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) as tunable structural motifs that potently modulate FUS LLPS. rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly, whereas chemical modifications that stabilize rG4 enhance inhibitory function and render these activities resilient to ionic perturbation. Although short rG4s interact with both soluble and condensed FUS, they preferentially engage the soluble pool, likely shifting the equilibrium toward dispersion. Leveraging these mechanistic insights, we developed a bioinformatic pipeline that uncovered more rG4 inhibitors that robustly reverse FUS LLPS and aggregation. Our findings establish rG4s as chemically programmable regulators of protein phase behavior and provide a blueprint for engineering RNA-based therapeutics that dissolve pathogenic FUS assemblies. More broadly, this work directly links RNA secondary structure to distinct functional outcomes in phase behavior, establishing a structure-function paradigm for RNA control of condensates, demonstrating implications in both fundamental biology and therapeutic development.\n\nID: 42359165\nTitle: Therapeutic frontiers in ALS: iPSC-based drug discovery, cell therapy, and gene therapy-Advances through 2026.\nAbstract: Three converging therapeutic paradigms-iPSC-based drug discovery, cell transplantation, and gene therapy-have substantially expanded the therapeutic pipeline for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) between 2020 and 2026. The FDA's accelerated approval of tofersen (Qalsody) in April 2023 marked the first treatment targeting a genetic cause of ALS. iPSC-derived drug candidates, including ropinirole and bosutinib, have completed early-phase clinical trials led by Japanese institutions. Cell therapies targeting neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells are being actively explored as immunomodulatory strategies, although efficacy remains to be established in adequately powered trials. Next-generation gene-silencing approaches-including RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics and AAV-delivered microRNA-entered first-in-human trials in 2024-2025. The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS, which constitutes approximately 90% of all cases, with company-reported interim data suggesting target engagement in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ANQUR trial (QRL-201). This review synthesizes the latest evidence across all three therapeutic domains, with attention to the hierarchy of evidence, regulatory milestones, and the pioneering contributions of Japanese research groups.\n\nID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed.\n\nID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology.\n\nID: 42299014\nTitle: Pathogenic Proteins Driving ALS Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, with protein aggregation as a central pathological hallmark. Key pathogenic proteins, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) from C9orf72 expansions, drive disease progression through diverse but converging mechanisms. TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair. Similarly, SOD1 and FUS mutations promote toxic protein aggregation, impairing cellular homeostasis and contributing to neuronal dysfunction. C9orf72-derived DPRs exert toxicity by interfering with nucleocytoplasmic transport. The propagation of these pathogenic proteins between neurons and glia, often via prion-like mechanisms, underlies the characteristic spread of ALS pathology throughout the nervous system. Cellular protective responses, such as molecular chaperones and the ubiquitin-proteasome system, attempt to mitigate aggregation but are often overwhelmed in disease states. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and disturbances in calcium homeostasis are also implicated, with evidence showing that SOD1 mutations can alter redox balance and mitochondrial function in both neurons and non-neuronal cells. Impaired DNA repair mechanisms, involving proteins such as TDP-43, FUS, NEK1, and VCP, have emerged as important contributors to ALS pathogenesis, linking protein aggregation to genomic instability. Recent therapeutic strategies focus on directly targeting misfolded proteins using small molecules, peptides, or antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit aggregation or enhance clearance, offering hope for disease modification. Understanding the interplay between protein aggregation, impaired RNA metabolism, and cellular stress responses is crucial for developing effective translational therapies for ALS.\n\nID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation.\n\nID: 42261159\nTitle: The Pivotal Role of HDAC6 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Neuroprotective Protagonist or Degenerative Adversary?\nAbstract: The review specifically examines the pivotal role of HDAC6 in the pathophysiological pathway of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), an escalating neurodegenerative ailment marked by the discerning damage to motor neurons. Several lines of evidence implicate inadequate proteostasis in significantly influencing neuronal degeneration. The accumulation of misfolded proteins and proteotoxicity are highlighted as significant factors in ALS pathophysiology. Key pathological hallmarks include ubiquitin-positive inclusions, disrupted RNA metabolism, cytoskeletal perturbations, and compromised axonal transport systems. HDAC6 dysregulation disrupts axonal transport, impairing mitochondrial function and increasing oxidative stress, leading to rapid motor neuron damage and cell death. The enzyme's aberrant deacetylation of \u03b1-tubulin destabilizes microtubules and impairs intracellular trafficking. Despite HDAC6's participation in these unfavorable processes, it also exerts neuroprotective properties. It deacetylates tubulin, promoting efficient axonal transport and autophagic clearance. HDAC6 helps form aggresomes and stress granules, which are essential for cellular defence against proteotoxic stress. Through its zinc finger ubiquitin-binding domain, HDAC6 interacts with polyubiquitinated proteins, facilitating their autophagic degradation. HDAC6 inhibition can boost autophagic flux and reduce protein aggregation, while its activation may amplify the protective effects. This dichotomous behaviour of HDAC6 may pose an obstacle to the design of targeted therapy. Illuminating the complex mechanisms through which HDAC6 influences neurodegeneration and neuroprotection is important before constructing effective treatments for ALS. The review provides a clear understanding of the complex role of HDAC6 in ALS pathogenesis and highlights potential strategies to improve the prognosis of people affected by this neurological illness.\n\nID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis.\n\nID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies.\n\nID: 42239172\nTitle: The retroelement-derived human protein PEG10 is a regulator of mRNA splicing in neurons.\nAbstract: Retroelements, including retrotransposons, endogenous retroviruses, and their fragments, as well as rare co-opted or domesticated retroelements, can contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and aging through modulation of gene expression and induction of neuroinflammation. Paternally Expressed Gene 10 (PEG10) is a retroelement-derived human gene that has recently been identified as a putative driver of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Angelman's Syndrome. PEG10 has been reported to bind nucleic acid and undergoes a complex self-processing pathway that results in gene expression changes when the protein accumulates in cells. Here, we report that PEG10 has selectivity for binding U/G-rich RNAs and influences widespread gene expression changes. PEG10 overexpression mimics the loss of TDP-43 in broad changes to gene expression, including dysregulation of mRNA splicing pathways. Specific changes to mRNA splicing were largely unique between TDP-43 knockdown and PEG10 overexpression, as classic TDP-43 targets including STMN2 were not altered by PEG10. Instead, we identified a unique role for PEG10 in regulating splicing of neuregulin 3 (NRG3), a ligand for the neuronal receptor ERBB4. In SH-SY5Y cells and in human neurons overexpressing PEG10, NRG3 protein levels were decreased along cellular processes, suggesting that these cells are less competent at signaling through the NRG3/ERBB4 axis. Using human patient data, we observed similar changes to NRG3 splicing in UBQLN2-mediated ALS, where PEG10 is accumulated, as well as in some cases of sporadic ALS. In conclusion, the retroelement-derived gene PEG10 plays an unexpected role in regulating splicing of neuronal transcripts, which mimics some of the transcript changes observed in human ALS patient samples. Ultimately, this work has implications for the study of PEG10, and mRNA splicing in neurological diseases associated with elevated PEG10 abundance.\n\nID: 42234776\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report previously unidentified TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7, and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we showed that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and down-regulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occurred selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restored neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescued the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.\n\nID: 42228326\nTitle: FUS modulates R-loops by functionally interacting with RNase H1.\nAbstract: R-loops are three-stranded nucleic acid structures consisting of an RNA:DNA hybrid and a displaced single-stranded DNA, typically formed during transcription. Emerging evidence indicates that R-loops are not merely transcriptional byproducts, but serve as functional regulatory structures that influence chromatin organization, transcriptional pausing, and RNA processing. However, dysregulated accumulation of R-loops can induce DNA damage and genomic instability, necessitating precise mechanisms for their regulation. This study aims to elucidate the role of the RNA-binding protein FUS (Fused in Sarcoma), a protein mutated in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and cancer, in modulating R-loop dynamics. Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays. Proximity ligation assay (PLA) demonstrated that FUS is in close proximity to R-loops and nascent RNA. Further, FUS was found to interact with RNase H1, a key endonuclease involved in R-loop resolution, in an R-loop dependent manner, as demonstrated by PLA and co-immunoprecipitation assay. Importantly, in vitro assays show that FUS enhances RNase H1-mediated degradation of RNA:DNA hybrids. Moreover, FUS depletion reduces RNase H1 proximity to elongating RNA polymerase II, suggesting altered engagement of RNase H1 with the transcription machinery. These findings highlight a crucial role for FUS-RNase H1 axis in regulating R-loop levels, providing insights into the potential mechanisms underlying R-loop-associated pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases linked to FUS.\n\nID: 42167675\nTitle: TDP-43: a critical amplifier of Alzheimer's disease beyond amyloid and tau.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy has recently emerged as a pivotal, yet underrecognized, contributor to the multifaceted neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). While amyloid-\u03b2 and tau have long been established as cardinal pathological hallmarks, growing evidence delineates TDP-43 as a critical participant of neurodegeneration, intricately interwoven with amyloid and tau pathologies. TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis. This tripartite interplay manifests in synergistic and possibly multidirectional pathological cascades that amplify neuronal vulnerability and cognitive decline, thereby complicating the clinical and pathological complexity of AD. Here, we critically reviewed the mechanistic crosstalk among TDP-43, amyloid-\u03b2, and tau, focusing on preclinical and clinical evidence, highlighting possible convergent pathways of aggregation, propagation, and neurodegeneration. Moreover, this review also evaluates mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy failure, and inflammation as underlying events associated with TDP-43 pathology. Therefore, we argue for a reconceptualization of AD as a dynamic proteinopathy network, with TDP-43 as a core integrative node influencing disease onset and its progression. Notably, we discuss emerging diagnostic modalities associated with molecular tracers of TDP-43, providing prospects for future biomarker identification. Finally, this review articulates the translational relevance of TDP-43 therapy in AD and related neurological disorders, emphasizing the necessity of holistic approaches that transcend the traditional amyloid-tau paradigm to effectively tackle the full spectrum of AD pathobiology.\n\nID: 42135750\nTitle: Maintenance and disruption of the physiological dimer structure of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.\nAbstract: Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) is an essential regulator of RNA metabolism, playing a pivotal role in splicing, transport, and stability. While its cytoplasmic aggregation is the pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), recent evidence suggests that the earliest pathogenic event is the disruption of its physiological homodimeric structure. Under healthy conditions, TDP-43 forms dimers via its N-terminal domain, a configuration that is crucial for its nuclear solubility and cooperative RNA binding. In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis. In this framework, the N-terminal domain acts as a stabilizing \"NTD-mediated anchor\" that keeps the protein in a functional, \"zipped\" dimeric state, effectively sequestering its aggregation-prone C-terminal regions. Pathogenic triggers-including genetic mutations, aberrant post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation and acetylation, and environmental stressors-can \"unzip\" this structure, leading to the formation of pathogenic monomers. These pathogenic monomers show increased propensity for cytoplasmic mislocalization and recruit wild-type protein into aggregates through a prion-like seeded aggregation mechanism, culminating in nuclear functional loss and cytoplasmic gain-of-toxicity. We further evaluate the emerging diagnostic landscape, focusing on methods to monitor the dimer-to-monomer ratio. Integrating prior biochemical data on TDP-43 dimerization with structural modeling enables a more coherent account of the transition from the physiological dimer to pathological conformers. The Molecular Zipper framework offers a conceptual foundation for reconciling existing experimental findings and for guiding future studies on early structural changes in TDP-43 proteinopathy.\n\nID: 42096556\nTitle: Short RNA chaperones promote aggregation-resistant TDP-43 conformers to mitigate neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Aberrant aggregation of the prion-like RNA binding protein TDP-43 drives several fatal neurodegenerative proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this work, we define how short, specific RNAs solubilize TDP-43. These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers. Sequence-space mining identified short RNA chaperones with enhanced activity against TDP-43 and disease-linked variants. Enhanced short RNA chaperones mitigated aberrant TDP-43 phenotypes in optogenetic models and in ALS patient-derived and control motor neurons. In mice with cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation and motor neuron loss, an enhanced short RNA chaperone reduced pathological aggregation, restored TDP-43 function, and conferred neuroprotection. These results define a mechanistic and therapeutic framework for RNA-based strategies to counter TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42095372\nTitle: Structuring Disorder via Supervised Molecular Dynamics: Uncovering Arginine-Glycine-Glycine-Mediated Ribonucleic Acid-Intrinsically Disordered Region Recognition Mechanisms.\nAbstract: In recent years, RNA has emerged as a central player in gene regulation and cellular homeostasis, far beyond its canonical role as a mediator between DNA and proteins. Moreover, RNA-binding proteins orchestrate many of these processes not only through their folded domains but also via intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs). Particular attention has been given to arginine-glycine-rich motifs, which endow these regions with remarkable versatility, flexibility, and interaction adaptability. However, the dynamic nature of such regions represents a major challenge for both structural characterization and computational modeling of their interactions with RNA. In this study, we explore the applicability of supervised molecular dynamics (SuMD) to reconstruct, at atomic resolution, the recognition mechanisms between RNA and disordered protein regions while capturing the multistep nature of the binding process. By focusing on two experimentally resolved systems, SF3A1-UBL/U1-SL4 and FUS RRM/U1-SL3, we show that SuMD can reproduce association pathways involving both disordered and structured regions, capturing transient contacts and interaction hierarchies. We further extend the approach to a prospective system lacking an experimentally resolved complex structure, leading to a model that is consistent with experimental mutagenesis data. This approach provides new perspectives for understanding how IDRs recognize and modulate RNA and generating structural hypotheses for such complexes, paving the way for future applications in the rational design of RNA-protein-targeted therapeutics.\n\nID: 42051315\nTitle: Statins and genetic inhibition of the mevalonate pathway activate an ATF3-STMN2 regenerative program.\nAbstract: Loss of neuronal regenerative capacity is a common feature of neurodegenerative disease and axonal injury, yet the transcriptional programs governing this state remain poorly defined. Stathmin-2 (STMN2), a tubulin-binding protein essential for axon maintenance and repair, is profoundly depleted following loss of nuclear TDP-43 in neurodegenerative disease. Here, we identify statins as potent inducers of STMN2 expression. Pharmacological and genetic suppression of the mevalonate pathway, and subsequent prevention of protein geranylgeranylation, restored STMN2 levels in TDP-43 deficient cells and promoted neurite growth. STMN2 induction was abrogated when using a statin analogue unable to interact with HMG-CoA reductase, and through co-administration of mevalonate or geranylgeranyl diphosphate substrates. RNA-seq revealed that statins induce a coordinated pro-regenerative transcriptional response, including activation of the AP-1 transcription factor complex gene, ATF3. Loss of ATF3 attenuated STMN2 induction in vitro, and diminished injury-induced Stmn2 upregulation in spinal motor neurons in vivo. These results demonstrate statins as modulators of ATF3 and STMN2 expression and highlight their therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 42029573\nTitle: Rational Design of a Multivalent RNA Combining Structural Motifs Tailored to Multiple Domains of Fused in Sarcoma for Potent Inhibition of Aggregation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) is an RNA-binding protein whose pathological aggregation, driven by aberrant phase separation, is implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although RNA molecules can modulate the FUS phase behavior, identifying highly effective sequences remains challenging because of FUS's multiple low-specificity RNA-binding domains. In this study, we rationally designed a 65-mer RNA, U1'+TERRA, by combining a stem-loop-GGU motif and a G-quadruplex (G4) structure, each known to interact with distinct FUS domains. U1'+TERRA exhibited strong binding affinity and effectively inhibited FUS aggregation in vitro. We introduced 2'-O-methyl modifications, generating (U1'+TERRA)-2'-OMe, which retained structural integrity and demonstrated resistance to nuclease degradation to enhance biological stability. Notably, (U1'+TERRA)-2'-OMe suppressed FUS aggregation even at a low concentration. These findings suggested that multivalent RNA constructs with rationally arranged motifs can serve as potent inhibitors of FUS aggregation. Our approach highlights the potential of structure-guided RNA engineering for the development of nucleic acid therapeutics targeting RNA-binding proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.\n\nID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival.\n\nID: 41995916\nTitle: Correction: Key Modulators of the Stress Granule Response TIA1, TDP-43, and G3BP1 Are Altered by Polyglutamine-Expanded ATXN7.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 41993496\nTitle: Nuclear export modulates TDP-43 phase transition and cytoplasmic aggregation.\nAbstract: RNA-binding protein TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) can form liquid-like, nuclear assemblies whose phase behavior may influence its aggregation propensity and neurotoxic activity. The mechanism(s) that modulates the transition of TDP-43 from a liquid to solid phase is poorly defined. Here we combine chemical and genome-wide genetic screenings to identify cellular factors that modulate the phase behavior of an RNA-binding defective TDP-43 mutant that mimics an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated variant. Our screens uncover multiple cellular processes including RNA splicing, protein translation, proteostasis imbalance and nuclear export as TDP-43 phase regulators. Importantly, TDP-43 phase transition can be dynamically recapitulated in vitro in a semi-permeabilized cell system, which reveals that the inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation. We validated this mechanism in a brain organoid model bearing an ALS-associated mutation, showing that nuclear export deficiency can limit pathogenic phospho-TDP-43 accumulation. These findings establish nuclear export as a key regulator of TDP-43 phase transitions and define a mechanistic framework that links altered nuclear transport and phase dynamics to TDP-43 aggregation potential.\n\nID: 41969219\nTitle: An ALS-associated mutation in the C-terminal \u03b1-helix of TDP-43 uncouples condensate formation and amyloid assembly.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) plays a critical role in RNA metabolism and is incorporated into biomolecular condensates called stress granules. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and several other neurodegenerative disorders, TDP-43 undergoes aberrant phase transitions, forming insoluble amyloid aggregates, including fibrils composed of solely its intrinsically disordered C-terminal domain (CTD). Despite its central role in disease, the conformational dynamics of the CTD remain poorly understood due to its heterogeneous and transient conformational landscape. Here, we employ native ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) using nanopipette sub-micron nano electrospray ionization (nanoESI) emitters to characterize the conformational landscape of wild-type and ALS-associated TDP-43 CTD variants (Q331K and R361S) under different solution conditions. Our data suggest that mutations and salt concentration modulate the CTD's conformations. Combined with thioflavin T fluorescence, light scattering, and microscopy, we reveal that these conformational shifts correlate with altered amyloid assembly kinetics and propensity to form condensates. Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation, suggesting that sequence alterations in this \u03b1-helical region can tune the molecular mechanism of amyloid assembly. This study demonstrates the power of IM-MS in probing disordered proteins and reveals mechanistic insights into how disease-associated mutations differentially tune TDP-43 CTD amyloid assembly mechanisms.\n\nID: 41964251\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplex-protein interactions: from nuclear RNA processing to cytoplasmic stress response and neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) are stable secondary structures formed by non-canonical Hoogsteen base-pairing of guanine-rich sequences in precursor and mature messenger and non-coding RNAs. We review evidence that rG4s exist in two functionally distinct worlds. In the nucleus, rG4s fold co-transcriptionally to regulate gene expression and RNA processing and organizing membraneless organelles through liquid-liquid phase separation. Splicing regulation by rG4s is restricted to vertebrates and co-evolved with transcriptome complexity. In the cytoplasm, rG4s are actively maintained in an unfolded state by dedicated helicases and RNA-binding proteins, but fold upon stress to nucleate stress granules, that sequester mRNAs and sustain cell survival. When compartmentalization of rG4-protein interactions fails, cells lose both nuclear RNA processing control and cytoplasmic translational regulation and proper stress response. The same biophysical properties that make rG4s effective scaffolds for reversible phase separation in RNA processing, proteostasis, and acute stress become liabilities under chronic conditions: in ageing neurons, failure of rG4-protein homoeostasis transforms protective condensates into irreversible aggregates associated with \u03b1-synuclein, tau, TDP-43, and FUS pathology. We discuss the implications of a dynamic equilibrium of folded and unfolded rG4s in health and disease, with particular focus on their emerging roles in neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 41952326\nTitle: Biochemical and Immunohistochemical Associations of TDP-43 and Cryptic RNA With Hippocampal and Amygdala Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Immunohistochemically (IHC) measured transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) inclusions are observed in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and are associated with medial temporal lobe atrophy. Accumulation of cryptic exons occurs in AD in response to TDP-43 pathology. We aimed to assess relationships between IHC and biochemically measured insoluble TDP-43 and cryptic exons and assess associations with hippocampal and amygdala volume loss and atrophy rates on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Eighty-one neuropathologically diagnosed AD cases were analyzed. For biochemistry, insoluble TDP-43 was quantified using a Meso-scale discovery (MSD) immunoassay. IHC-TDP burden was quantified with digital histopathology. Cryptic RNAs were assessed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Thirty-eight cases had serial brain MRI. Hippocampal and amygdala volumes were calculated using FreeSurfer. Regression models were used to investigate associations among IHC-TDP-43 status/burden, MSD-TDP status/levels, cryptic RNAs, and hippocampal and amygdala volumes and atrophy rates. IHC-TDP(+) cases exhibited elevated levels of MSD-TDP and cryptic RNAs (KCNQ2, STMN2, and UNC13A) and increased MSD-TDP levels were associated with increased cryptic RNA levels, in the hippocampus and amygdala. IHC-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal and amygdala volumes compared to IHC-TDP(-) cases. MSD-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal volumes and faster amygdala rates of atrophy compared with MSD-TDP(-) cases. Higher KCNQ2 and UNC13A levels were associated with smaller amygdala volumes. MSD-TDP level is a reliable surrogate for IHC-based TDP-43 status. Both TDP-43 and cryptic RNA levels are associated with reduced medial temporal volumes, suggesting cryptic exons may be playing a role in brain volume loss in AD. ANN NEUROL 2026;100:193-205.\n\nID: 41933903\nTitle: TDP-43 multidomains and RNA modulate interactions and viscoelasticity in biomolecular condensates.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins form biomolecular condensates with RNA through phase separation, playing crucial roles in various cellular processes. Although intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are key drivers of phase separation, additional factors such as folded domains and RNA also influence condensate formation and physical properties. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this regulation remain elusive. Here, using molecular dynamics simulations, we investigate how the multidomain structure of TDP-43, which consists of its IDR, RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), and N-terminal domain (NTD), interacts with RNA and affects the characteristics of phase separation. Our analysis reveals that interactions via the IDR are dominant in all domain constructs, particularly around residues R268-F276. RRM2 increases condensate packing, whereas NTD decreases it. Upon RNA binding, several intermolecular interactions of TDP-43 are replaced by TDP-43-polyA interactions, altering viscoelastic properties of the condensate. Specifically, RRMs enhance viscosity, whereas the NTD reduces it. The presence of polyA increases elasticity, making viscosity and elasticity comparable in magnitude. These findings suggest that the multidomain structure of TDP-43 and its RNA interactions orchestrate condensate organization, modulating their viscoelastic properties.\n\nID: 41923885\nTitle: Long non-coding RNA TGFB2-OT1 as a diagnostic biomarker and ceRNA regulator in rheumatoid arthritis.\nAbstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent synovial inflammation and progressive joint destruction. Growing evidence highlights the critical role of lncRNAs in RA initiation and progression. However, the pathogenic contributions of many lncRNAs remain unclear. Whole-transcriptome sequencing of PBMCs from 5 RA patients and 5 healthy controls identified differentially expressed lncRNAs. Candidate lncRNAs, selected by fold-change and expression level, were validated via qRT-PCR in an expanded cohort (56 RA, 18 SLE, 20 pSS, and 39 HCs). Diagnostic performance was assessed by ROC analysis, and bioinformatic predictions explored potential miRNA-mRNA-protein interactions and functional mechanisms of lncRNAs. A study identified 2,162 differentially expressed lncRNAs, with 1,212 upregulated and 950 downregulated. Six lncRNAs with notable expression changes were chosen for qRT-PCR validation. TGFB2-OT1(NR_125715.1) and ENST00000413791 were significantly altered in RA PBMCs, with NR_125715.1 showing high diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.8610) and RA-specific expression. NR_125715.1 expression correlated positively with rheumatoid factor (r = 0.297, p = 0.036) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (r = 0.3809, p = 0.0041). Bioinformatics suggested NR_125715.1 might act as a ceRNA regulating E2F2 via miR-6756-3p and interact with the FUS protein, affecting RNA metabolism and inflammatory signaling. No m6A methylation or CpG islands were found. NR_125715.1 shows RA-associated dysregulation in PBMCs and demonstrates diagnostic discrimination in our cohort. Bioinformatic analyses suggest that NR_125715.1 may participate in RA-related regulatory programs, potentially involving a ceRNA axis (miR-6756-3p/E2F2) and a predicted interaction with the RNA-binding protein FUS. These mechanistic inferences are hypothesis-generating and require functional validation in future studies.\n\nID: 41917183\nTitle: STING is the scaffold protein for stress granule pre-condensation at the ER.\nAbstract: Stress granules (SGs) are dynamic, membraneless ribonucleoprotein condensates that assemble in response to cellular stress and coordinate diverse cellular stress responses and diseases. Although SG have been reported to associate with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), how ER-localized stress granule assembly is organized and regulated remains unclear. STING (stimulator of interferon genes) is a central innate immune adaptor that has recently been implicated in diverse non-canonical cellular functions, yet its potential link to SG regulation has not been established. Independent of its canonical functions in innate immune signaling, we identified a novel role of STING as a regulator of SG formation. We found that prior to stress stimulation, STING interacts with key SG core components G3BP1 and UBAP2L via its C-terminal domain (CTD) at the ER, forming a pre-condensation complex that facilitates SG maturation in response to stress. Loss of STING reduces SG formation and increases stress-induced cell death, whereas ER-anchored STING CTD is sufficient to reverse them. Mechanistically, STING enhances basal interactions between G3BP1 and UBAP2L, lowering the threshold for SG maturation upon stress. In addition, STING promotes the pathologic effects of TDP-43 mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Our findings implicate STING as an ER-resident regulator of SG dynamics that contributes to neurodegenerative pathology, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target in diseases associated with aberrant SG assembly.\n\nID: 41794289\nTitle: Visualizing TERRA RNA G-quadruplex Unfolding in FUS Biomolecular Condensates.\nAbstract: RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) are remarkably stable secondary structures with critical regulatory roles in gene expression, RNA metabolism, and telomere maintenance. However, their behavior within cells remains controversial, partly due to challenges in detecting rG4s in complex environments. Here, we use solution NMR spectroscopy to investigate how condensates formed by the low-complexity and RGG domains of the RNA-binding protein FUS affect the structure of TERRA, a highly stable model rG4. We show that FUS LC-RGG1 interacts with TERRA in dilute solution and that binding perturbs, but does not disrupt, the G-quadruplex structure. When co-phase separated with FUS LC-RGG1, however, NMR signatures of TERRA's folded state disappear, and the remaining observable resonances indicate an unfolded conformation, even in buffer containing potassium where TERRA rG4 is exceptionally stable when outside a condensate. Quantitative comparisons with a mutant form of TERRA, used as a baseline for fully unfolded RNA, suggest that at minimum a third of TERRA RNA becomes unfolded in the condensed phase. Thus, our results demonstrate that condensates can shift the structural ensemble of rG4 towards unfolded species, offering a potential mechanistic explanation for their apparent lack of stability in vivo and revealing how phase-separated environments may actively modulate RNA structure and function.\n\nID: 41772347\nTitle: Granules Gone Rogue: Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Ribonucleoprotein Structures in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Fused in Sarcoma (ALS-FUS) Pathology.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective loss of motor neurons. Among its genetic subtypes, mutations in the fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene represent an aggressive form, often associated with early onset and rapid progression. FUS is a ubiquitously expressed DNA/RNA-binding nuclear protein involved in maintaining DNA damage repair and RNA metabolism. It also plays a crucial role in the formation of ribonucleoprotein (RNP) granules such as cytoplasmic stress granules and nuclear paraspeckles under stress. In ALS, pathogenic FUS mutations frequently disrupt the subcellular distribution of FUS, leading to cytoplasmic mislocalization and aggregation. Mutant FUS further disrupts granular dynamics by its aberrant incorporation into stress granules and altering their biophysical properties. The loss of nuclear FUS function leads to elevated levels of the long non-coding RNA NEAT1 and enhanced paraspeckle assembly with disrupted structural integrity. The impaired nucleocytoplasmic granular dynamics compromise the cellular resilience, thereby increasing motor neuron vulnerability. The interaction of FUS with other ALS-associated proteins causes pathological alterations in the cellular milieu, suggesting a common underlying disease mechanism. This comprehensive review emphasizes the FUS-mediated RNP granule regulation under physiological and pathological conditions. Further, clinically approved and emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at attenuating FUS pathology and RNP granule dynamics have been described.\n\nID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation.\n\nID: 41688669\nTitle: Impact of G-quadruplex RNA oxidation on its conformational dynamics and interaction with ALS-associated TDP-43.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective degeneration of motor neurons. The primary cause of ALS, whether sporadic or familial, is aging, and recent studies have shown that age-related RNA oxidation plays a role in the early stages of disease onset. This study focused on the vulnerability of G-quadruplex (G4) structures to oxidation and aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying the conformational changes and their interactions with the binding protein TDP-43. Guanine within G4 structures has a low redox potential, and its substitution with 8-oxoguanine (8OG) can induce structural instability and impair its function as a protein binding signal. In addition, synthetic G4-RNAs modified by oxidation were examined, and results showed that conformational changes are due to different hydrogen bond arrangements, 8OG-A mismatches, and intermolecular G4 formation. The interaction between G4 and TDP-43 decreased in proportion to the substitution rate of 8OG. Furthermore, ALS-associated mutant proteins exhibited reduced binding affinity for oxidized G4s compared with the wild-type. Considering that intra-axonal mRNA transport mediated by G4-binding proteins is essential for the survival and activity of motor neurons, this study will provide important insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the onset of ALS with aging.\n\nID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native PAGE\uff0cBN-PAGE)\u6280\u672f\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7a81\u53d8\u5bf9\u590d\u5408\u4f53\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d41\u5f0f\u7ec6\u80de\u672f\u6d4b\u5b9a\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u53ca\u6d3b\u6027\u6c27(reactive oxygen species\uff0cROS)\u6c34\u5e73\u3002\u5229\u7528\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92(stress granules\uff0cSGs)\u5f62\u6210\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u5206\u6790\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u901a\u8fc7\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4b\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d[\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u5916\u819c\u8f6c\u8fd0\u917620 kD\u4e9a\u57fa(translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit\uff0cTom20)\u3001\u7535\u538b\u4f9d\u8d56\u6027\u9634\u79bb\u5b50\u901a\u90531(voltage-dependent anion channel 1\uff0cVDAC1)\u7b49]\u53ca\u6574\u5408\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94(integrated stress response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: \u5e8f\u5217\u6bd4\u5bf9\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793aR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u572812\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e2d\u9ad8\u5ea6\u4fdd\u5b88\u3002\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u6a21\u578b\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793a\uff0cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u7834\u574f\u4e86FUS\u4e0e\u6838\u8f93\u5165\u86cb\u767d\u03b22\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u6c22\u952e\u4f5c\u7528\u6216\u758f\u6c34\u76f8\u4e92\u4f5c\u7528\uff0c\u524a\u5f31\u4e86\u4e8c\u8005\u7ed3\u5408\u7684\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u3002\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u8868\u660e\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\u5efa\u7acb\u6210\u529f\uff0c\u4e14\u5916\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u8868\u8fbe\u5bf9\u5185\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u6709\u8f7b\u5fae\u6291\u5236\u4f5c\u7528\u3002\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u663e\u793a\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e3b\u8981\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u6838\uff0c\u800cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5747\u5f02\u5e38\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u8d28\uff0c\u5448\u9897\u7c92\u72b6\u5206\u5e03\u3002\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u76f8\u6bd4\uff0c2\u79cd\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u3001ROS\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u7a33\u6001\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u65e0\u663e\u8457\u5f71\u54cd(\u5747P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u540e\uff0c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5f62\u6210SGs\u7684\u901f\u5ea6\u6bd4\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u5feb\uff0c\u5f62\u6210\u7684SGs\u76f4\u5f84\u66f4\u5927\uff0c\u4e14\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5728\u7ec6\u80de\u4e2d\u7684\u5206\u5e03\u548c\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0d\u540c(\u5747P<0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u64a4\u836f\u540e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0e\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u89e3\u805a\u5f71\u54cd\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u57fa\u7840\u72b6\u6001\u4e0b\uff0cFUSR514S\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u663e\u8457\u9ad8\u4e8e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\uff0cATF4\u86cb\u767d\u6c34\u5e73\u4e5f\u5448\u5347\u9ad8\u8d8b\u52bf(\u5747 P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002.\n\nID: 41643021\nTitle: Blocking RAN translation without altering repeat RNAs rescues C9ORF72-related ALS and FTD phenotypes.\nAbstract: GGGGCC (G4C2) repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Toxicity is thought to result from the accumulation of either repeat RNAs and/or dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) translated from repeat-containing transcripts through repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation. To disentangle RNA from DPR toxicity, we mutated a CUG codon predominantly used to initiate DPR translation from all three reading frames. This mutation disrupted DPR synthesis while preserving the expression of repeat-containing RNAs. Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9ORF72 mice. Base editing of the CUG codon also improved molecular phenotypes and survival in patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons, which highlights the potential of therapeutically targeting DPR production rather than repeat RNAs.\n\nID: 41726986\nTitle: Accurate strand-specific long-read transcript isoform discovery and quantification at bulk, single-cell, and single-nucleus resolution.\nAbstract: Recent advances in long-read transcriptome sequencing enable high-throughput profiling of full-length RNA isoforms in bulk, single-cell, and single-nucleus samples. However, long-read datasets typically contain a mixture of complete and partial transcripts, leading to pervasive ambiguity in read-to-isoform assignment and complicating accurate isoform identification and quantification, particularly in the absence of reliable reference annotations. These challenges are further amplified in single-cell and single-nucleus samples, where coverage is sparse and transcriptional heterogeneity is high. Here, we present the Long Read Alignment Assembler (LRAA), a unified and versatile computational framework for isoform identification and quantification from long-read RNA sequencing data across bulk, single-cell, and single-nucleus transcriptomic samples. LRAA combines splice-graph based structural modeling with expectation maximization based optimization to probabilistically resolve ambiguous read assignments and improve isoform abundance estimation. The framework supports quantification-only, reference-guided, and fully reference-free (de novo) modes of analysis within a single methodological paradigm. We benchmarked LRAA using both simulated and genuine long-read datasets spanning sequencing standards and whole transcriptomes. Central to this evaluation is a novel benchmarking strategy based on Multiplexed Overexpression of Regulatory Factors (MORFs), which provides biologically expressed, barcoded isoforms with unambiguous read-level ground truth. Across all benchmarks, including MORFs, synthetic spike-ins, and whole-transcriptome datasets, LRAA consistently outperformed state-of-the-art methods in isoform identification accuracy, sensitivity, and expression quantification. Finally, we demonstrate the biological utility of LRAA by resolving cell-type-specific isoform usage across peripheral blood immune cell populations and by detecting a pathogenic cryptic isoform of STMN2 with associated transcriptional changes in single-nucleus RNA-seq data from frontal cortex tissue of an individual with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Together, these results establish LRAA as a robust and general solution for resolving transcript diversity in complex biological systems, from development to disease.\n\nID: 41722245\nTitle: Identification of pyroptosis-associated genes for the prediction of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis based on interpretable machine learning models.\nAbstract: Pyroptosis, a pro-inflammatory form of regulated cell death mediated by gasdermin pore formation and typically triggered by inflammasome activation, has been increasingly recognized as an important contributor to liver inflammation and fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Despite accumulating evidence linking pyroptosis to MASH pathogenesis, the diagnostic value of pyroptosis-related genes in this disease remains largely undefined. Therefore, the present study aims to identify key pyroptosis-associated molecular signatures with potential utility for the diagnosis of MASH. Transcriptomic datasets and corresponding clinical information for MASH patients and healthy individuals were retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differential expression analysis using the Limma package, followed by pathway enrichment analyses, was conducted to identify pyroptosis-related genes associated with MASH. Machine learning approaches were applied to systematically screen for core pyroptosis-associated markers and construct predictive models for MASH diagnosis. The robustness of selected gene signatures was further validated in independent datasets and in vivo animal models and vitro cellular models. Prognostic risk assessment was performed using a nomogram informed by key pyroptosis-related genes. Additionally, molecular subtyping of MASH based on pyroptosis gene expression profiles was explored to delineate disease heterogeneity. Through integrative bioinformatics and machine learning, five principal pyro-related genes-LPL, FABP4, STMN2, AKR1B10 and EEF1A2-were identified in MASH. Validation studies in animal model and cell culture systems confirmed the differential expression patterns of these genes. Among evaluated algorithms, Random Forest achieved the highest AUC (0.957) for diagnostic performance. All the five symbols were subsequently included in logistic regression and nomogram models, both demonstrating strong predictive value for MASH diagnosis. Molecular subtyping uncovered substantial variation in pyroptosis gene signatures, immune microenvironment characteristics, and pathway enrichment across MASH subgroups. This study highlights the relevance of pyroptosis-related gene signatures in MASH, providing a basis for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and paving the way for individualized therapeutic interventions targeting disease subtypes.\n\nID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation.\n\nID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 41547996\nTitle: \u03b3-Radiation induces region-specific subcellular alterations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia markers in swine brain.\nAbstract: Low-dose radiation (LDR) effects on the brain have been poorly investigated. Studies have also questioned whether radiation increases ALS risk. We assessed the expression levels of a series of proteins associated with ALS and ALS-FTD in the brains of swine exposed to low-dose radiation to explore this notion. Male Gottingen minipigs were exposed to a single total-body \u03b3-radiation (1.79\u00a0Gy). After 28 days, brains from 9 RAD to 6 SH animals were collected. Using neuroanatomically based dissection and Western Blotting, we compared levels of ALS/ALS-FTD markers (SOD1, FUS/TLS, C9orf72, STMN2, ubiquitin, TDP43 (N and C terminal), and pTDP43) in RAD vs. SH animals in frontal cortex (FCtx), striatum (Str), hippocampus (Hip), thalamus/hypothalamus (Thal/Hyp), and cerebellum (Cere). Cytosolic FUS/TLS decreased in the Thal/Hyp and remained unchanged in all other regions; nuclear levels increased in the FCtx and decreased in the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic C9orf72 remained unchanged across all brain regions; nuclear levels decreased in the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic STMN2 remained unchanged in all brain regions and decreased in the nuclear fraction of the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic and nuclear ubiquitin remained unchanged across brain regions, except for an increase in the FCtx. TDP-43 (N and C terminal) levels remained unchanged in cytosolic and nuclear fractions across all brain regions; finally, cytosolic pTDP43 (S403/404) increased in the FCtx, Str and Thal/Hyp of RAD vs. SH. LDR-induced ALS/ALS-FTD-marker changes differ across brain regions and subcellular compartments. These changes are not necessarily associated with increased activation or potentiation of the main molecular processes associated with ALS pathogenesis; surprisingly, they may produce beneficial effects.\n\nID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation.\n\nID: 41440030\nTitle: Preclinical Evaluation of the Assembly Modulator PAV-615 in a Mouse Model of C9orf72-Associated ALS/FTD.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are fatal neurodegenerative diseases that share clinical and pathological features, as well as genetic causes. A G4C2 repeat expansion in chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 (C9orf72) is the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD, collectively referred to as c9ALS/FTD. Assembly modulation is a new therapeutic approach which appears to target allosteric sites on aberrant forms of multi-protein complexes and restore them to the healthy state. Recent findings demonstrate that tetrahydroisoquinolone (THIQ)-based protein assembly modulators can ameliorate ALS/FTD-associated phenotypes in cellular and animal models. In the present study, we investigated the effects of PAV-615, a novel and advanced THIQ-based modulator, in a c9ALS/FTD mouse model expressing 149 G4C2 repeat expansions (referred to as 149R mouse model). Specifically, PAV-615 was administered to 5-month-old 149R mice via intraperitoneal injection for one month. Motor function was evaluated using the hang wire test, while anxiety-like behavior and hyperactivity were assessed using the open-field test. Pathological markers, including dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins, phosphorylated TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (pTDP-43) and ataxin 2-positive stress granules, were quantified by Meso Scale Discovery and immunohistochemistry assays. Compared with vehicle-treated controls, PAV-615 significantly improved motor performance and modestly reduced anxiety-like behavior and hyperactivity in 149R mice. Moreover, PAV-615 treatment significantly decreased cortical DPR, pTDP-43 and ataxin 2-positive stress granule burdens. These results support assembly modulation as a promising therapeutic approach treatment of ALS/FTD.\n\nID: 41430470\nTitle: Axonal Eif5a hypusination controls local translation and mitigates defects in FUS-ALS.\nAbstract: Local protein synthesis is vital for neuronal function, but its dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases remains poorly defined. Here we applied spatial transcriptomics to adult mouse motor nerve axons and cell bodies to enable subcellular mapping. Among transcripts found in mature axons, the most enriched biological process is protein translation, and localization of translation machinery was confirmed using multiplexed single-molecule spatial transcriptomics combined with immunofluorescence. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery. In particular, eukaryotic initiation factor 5a (Eif5a), a translation factor involved in elongation and termination, is found to be locally impaired in mutant FUS axons with reduced levels of its active hypusinated form. Axon-specific treatment with polyamine spermidine restores Eif5a hypusination and ameliorates mutant FUS-dependent neuronal defects, including suppression of local protein synthesis. Finally, in vivo spermidine treatment reduces ALS-related toxicity in mutant FUS and TDP-43 Drosophila models, which may have implications for therapy development.\n\nID: 41426051\nTitle: Expanding the Molecular and Pathologic Spectrum of HSPB8 Myopathy and Distal Motor Neuropathy.\nAbstract: HSPB8 variants cause myopathy, distal motor neuropathy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. We describe 2 patients who expand the molecular and pathologic spectrum of HSPB8 disorder. We reviewed clinical and laboratory data and performed molecular dynamics simulations to explore variant effect. Patient 1 is an adult man presenting with childhood-onset, distal lower limb weakness, followed by proximal weakness. EMG detected predominant myopathic and neurogenic changes in upper and lower limbs, respectively. Biopsy revealed myopathy with rimmed vacuoles in the supraspinatus and neurogenic changes in the tibialis anterior. He carries a novel, predicted deleterious HSPB8 heterozygous variant, c.185G>A (p. Gly62Asp). Patient 2 is an adult man presenting with distal, asymmetric, progressive lower limb weakness that extended to proximal and neck muscles. Quadriceps biopsy showed myopathy with rimmed vacuoles and protein aggregates, especially TIA1, p62, and TDP-43. TIA1 aggregates were more prominent than Z-disk protein accumulation. He carries a known HSPB8 pathogenic variant, c.421 A>G (p.Lys141Glu). Molecular dynamics simulations suggested that p.Gly62Asp may exert its effects through post-translation modifications while p.Lys141Glu may disrupt dimerization. HSPB8 p.Gly62Asp is the first N-terminal variant associated with myopathy. TIA1 aggregates, more prominent than Z-disk myofibril aggregates, suggest that p.Lys141Glu may affect stress granule dynamics more than Z-disk integrity.\n\nID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS.\n\nID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation.\n\nID: 41279779\nTitle: Noncanonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein G3BP1 and ALS-linked protein TDP-43 using the fluorescent noncanonical amino acid Anap. By integrating genetic code expansion with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.\n\nID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets.\n\nID: 41180957\nTitle: Vitreous STMN2 levels reflect TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in postmortem eyes and brains.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (STMN2) levels decline in brains with transactive response DNA binding protein-43 (TDP-43) inclusions. TDP-43-related changes could extend to ocular structures, although vitreous STMN2 levels remain uncharacterized. This exploratory study analyzed 72 post-mortem brains and eyes depending on the presence or absence of TDP-43 inclusions in the brain and across neuropathological diagnostic groups (Alzheimer's disease [AD], chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE], AD and CTE, or neither). Results showed decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups. Vitreous STMN2 was correlated with vitreous neurofilament light chain. Diminished vitreous STMN2 levels might indicate TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction.\n\nID: 40967225\nTitle: Single-nucleus transcriptome atlas of orbitofrontal cortex in ALS with a deep learning-based decoding of alternative polyadenylation mechanisms.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) are fatal neurodegenerative diseases sharing clinical and pathological features. Both involve complex neuron-glia interactions, but cell-type-specific alterations remain poorly defined. We performed single-nucleus RNA sequencing of the frontal cortex from C9orf72-related ALS (with and without FTLD) and sporadic ALS (sALS). Neurons showed prominent changes in mitochondrial function, protein homeostasis, and chromatin remodeling. Comparison with independent datasets from other cortical regions revealed consistent pathway alterations, including upregulation of STMN2 and NEFL across brain regions and subtypes. We further examined dysregulation of alternative polyadenylation (APA), an understudied post-transcriptional mechanism, uncovering cell-type-specific APA patterns. To investigate its regulation, we developed the alternative polyadenylation network (APA-Net), a multi-modal deep learning model integrating transcript sequences and RNA-binding protein (RBP) expression profiles to predict APA. This atlas advances our understanding of ALS/FTLD molecular pathology and provides a valuable resource for future mechanistic studies.\n\nID: 40949955\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report new TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7 and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we show that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and downregulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occur selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Importantly, suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restores neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescues the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.\n\nID: 40868276\nTitle: Systemic Neurodegeneration and Brain Aging: Multi-Omics Disintegration, Proteostatic Collapse, and Network Failure Across the CNS.\nAbstract: Neurodegeneration is increasingly recognized not as a linear trajectory of protein accumulation, but as a multidimensional collapse of biological organization-spanning intracellular signaling, transcriptional identity, proteostatic integrity, organelle communication, and network-level computation. This review intends to synthesize emerging frameworks that reposition neurodegenerative diseases (ND) as progressive breakdowns of interpretive cellular logic, rather than mere terminal consequences of protein aggregation or synaptic attrition. The discussion aims to provide a detailed mapping of how critical signaling pathways-including PI3K-AKT-mTOR, MAPK, Wnt/\u03b2-catenin, and integrated stress response cascades-undergo spatial and temporal disintegration. Special attention is directed toward the roles of RNA-binding proteins (e.g., TDP-43, FUS, ELAVL2), m6A epitranscriptomic modifiers (METTL3, YTHDF1, IGF2BP1), and non-canonical post-translational modifications (SUMOylation, crotonylation) in disrupting translation fidelity, proteostasis, and subcellular targeting. At the organelle level, the review seeks to highlight how the failure of ribosome-associated quality control (RQC), autophagosome-lysosome fusion machinery (STX17, SNAP29), and mitochondrial import/export systems (TIM/TOM complexes) generates cumulative stress and impairs neuronal triage. These dysfunctions are compounded by mitochondrial protease overload (LONP1, CLPP), UPR maladaptation, and phase-transitioned stress granules that sequester nucleocytoplasmic transport proteins and ribosomal subunits, especially in ALS and FTD contexts. Synaptic disassembly is treated not only as a downstream event, but as an early tipping point, driven by impaired PSD scaffolding, aberrant endosomal recycling (Rab5, Rab11), complement-mediated pruning (C1q/C3-CR3 axis), and excitatory-inhibitory imbalance linked to parvalbumin interneuron decay. Using insights from single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, the review illustrates how regional vulnerability to proteostatic and metabolic stress converges with signaling noise to produce entropic attractor collapse within core networks such as the DMN, SN, and FPCN. By framing neurodegeneration as an active loss of cellular and network \"meaning-making\"-a collapse of coordinated signal interpretation, triage prioritization, and adaptive response-the review aims to support a more integrative conceptual model. In this context, therapeutic direction may shift from damage containment toward restoring high-dimensional neuronal agency, via strategies that include the following elements: reprogrammable proteome-targeting agents (e.g., PROTACs), engineered autophagy adaptors, CRISPR-based BDNF enhancers, mitochondrial gatekeeping stabilizers, and glial-exosome neuroengineering. This synthesis intends to offer a translational scaffold for viewing neurodegeneration as not only a disorder of accumulation but as a systems-level failure of cellular reasoning-a perspective that may inform future efforts in resilience-based intervention and precision neurorestoration.\n\nID: 40857153\nTitle: Activation of polo-like kinase 1 correlates with selective motor neuron vulnerability in familial ALS.\nAbstract: Mutations in the Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) gene cause familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), characterized by selective degeneration of spinal motor neurons (sMNs) with relative sparing of cortical neurons (CNs). The mechanisms underlying this cell-type vulnerability remain unclear. Here, we compare CNs and sMNs derived from FUS-ALS models to assess differential responses to FUS mutations. We find that CNs are less affected than sMNs in DNA damage repair, axonal organelle trafficking, and stress granule dynamics. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) reveals distinct transcriptomic signatures, with sMNs uniquely activating DNA damage responses involving cell cycle regulators, particularly polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1). PLK1 is highly expressed in sMNs but not CNs, correlating with greater nuclear FUS loss and splicing defects in sMNs. Cross-comparison with other familial ALS RNA-seq datasets highlights PLK1 upregulation as a shared molecular feature. These findings identify intrinsic differences between CNs and sMNs in FUS-ALS and suggest PLK1 as a potential driver of sMN vulnerability.\n\nID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS.\n\nID: 40706770\nTitle: The emerging role of eIF5A hypusination as a unique and underexplored mechanism in proteinopathies and neurological diseases.\nAbstract: Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5A (eIF5A) undergoes a unique post-translational modification of hypusination, converting a lysine 50 residue to hypusine (hypK50). While a few studies have investigated the role of the spermidine-hypusine-eIF5A axis in neurodegenerative diseases, including the pathological accumulation of tau and TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), the role of the hypusine pathway in neurological diseases remains vastly understudied. Thus, the focus of this review is highlighting emerging research on the mechanisms by which aberrant and chronic increases in hypusinated eIF5A (eIF5AhypK50) govern nucleocytoplasmic transport, stress granule dynamics, and protein aggregation to encourage further research of this pathway in multi-etiology dementia.\n\nID: 40656638\nTitle: Proinflammatory transcriptomic and kinomic alterations in astrocytes derived from patients with familial Alzheimer's disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by profound neuronal and cognitive decline, with increasing evidence implicating astrocyte dysfunction in disease pathology. While traditional therapeutic approaches have primarily targeted neurons, the crucial role of astrocytes in metabolism, neurotransmission, amyloid-beta clearance, and neuroinflammation underscores their potential as therapeutic targets. In this study, we employed a multiomic integrative analysis combining transcriptomic and kinomic profiling of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived astrocytes from patients with familial AD (fAD) compared to healthy controls (HCs). Our transcriptomic analysis identified 1249 significantly differentially expressed genes, highlighting a pronounced upregulation of inflammatory genes (SERPINA3, IL6R, IL1RAP, TNFRSF11A) and a concomitant downregulation of genes essential for synaptic support and ion channel function (STMN2, NMNAT2, SCN2A, GRIN1). Kinomic profiling revealed dysregulated kinase activities within DYRK, GSK, and MAPK families, further implicating altered kinase signaling pathways in astrocyte dysfunction. Integration of these datasets pinpointed critical molecular hubs, notably within the PI3K signaling and inflammatory pathways, highlighting targets such as JAK2, STAT3, and AKT1 as potential modulators of disease progression. Furthermore, leveraging the Library of Integrated Network-Based Cellular Signatures (LINCS) platform, we identified chemical perturbagens, including fluticasone propionate and Akt inhibitors, capable of reversing the transcriptomic signatures associated with fAD astrocytes. This integrative multiomic approach not only enhances our understanding of astrocyte-specific molecular mechanisms in AD but also provides novel targets for therapeutic intervention aimed at mitigating astrocyte-driven neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 40654715\nTitle: TDP-43 toxic gain of function links ALS, FTD and Alzheimer's Disease through splicing dysregulation.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 splicing activity is a common feature across neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), but its relevance to Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unclear. Here, we show that TDP-43 pathology in AD is broadly associated with splicing abnormalities, including aberrant splicing of amyloid precursor protein (APP). TDP-43 drives the formation of elongated APP isoforms, disrupting alternative splicing across ALS, FTLD-TDP and AD, providing a compelling mechanism for a long-standing observation of APP isoform dysregulation. We further establish a mechanistic link between TDP-43, APP splicing, and A\u03b2 pathology. Surprisingly, the disruption to alternative APP splicing is mediated by a toxic gain of cytoplasmic TDP-43 function, rather than loss of its nuclear role. Using proximity proteomics and base editing in human iPSC-derived neurons, we show that TDP-43 pathology causes cytoplasmic co-sequestration of splicing regulators SCAF11, SRSF5, and TIAL1. Knockdown of these regulators also results in APP mis-splicing and increased A\u03b2 burden, without affecting other TDP-43 targets such as STMN2 or UNC13A. Together, our findings suggest that TDP-43-mediated splicing dysfunction upstream of APP contributes to the pathogenesis of seemingly disparate neurodegenerative diseases, uniting AD and ALS/FTLD-TDP through a shared molecular mechanism.\n\nID: 40562864\nTitle: The mechanisms underlying TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRDs) are among the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by progressive cognitive decline driven by complex and overlapping pathological mechanisms. While amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and Lewy bodies are well-established hallmarks, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology has emerged as a critical contributor to disease progression, particularly in cases exhibiting hippocampal sclerosis and severe brain atrophy. TDP-43 pathology is defined by its cytoplasmic mislocalization, aberrant aggregation, and nuclear depletion, leading to disruptions in RNA metabolism, stress granule dynamics, and mitochondrial function. Increasing evidence suggests that TDP-43 pathology not only exacerbates neuronal degeneration but also interacts with A\u03b2 plaques, tau tangles, and \u03b1-synuclein aggregates, compounding neurodegenerative processes and accelerating cognitive decline. Despite its growing recognition, TDP-43 pathology remains underexplored compared to other proteinopathies in AD and ADRDs, highlighting the need for further mechanistic studies and targeted therapeutic development. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of TDP-43 pathology in AD and ADRDs, with a focus on its role in disease progression. We further discuss the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in AD and ADRDs, emphasizing RNA dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, disrupted protein homeostasis, stress response alternations, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport impairments. Lastly, given the significant impact on disease pathology, we review ongoing efforts to treat TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration, including antisense oligonucleotides, small-molecule inhibitors, and peptide-based interventions aimed at restoring TDP-43 function or preventing its neurotoxicity and pathological aggregation.\n\nID: 40501554\nTitle: Molecular subtyping based on hippocampal cryptic exon burden reveals proteome-wide changes associated with TDP-43 pathology across the spectrum of LATE and Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is a defining feature of Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy neuropathologic change (LATE-NC) and is frequently comorbid with Alzheimer's disease neuropathologic change (ADNC). However, the molecular consequences of co-occurring LATE-NC and ADNC pathology (TDP-43, \u03b2-amyloid, and tau protein pathologies) remain unclear. Here, we conducted a comparative biochemical, molecular, and proteomic analysis of hippocampal tissue from 90 individuals spanning control, LATE-NC, ADNC, and ADNC+LATE-NC groups to assess the impact of cryptic exon (CE) inclusion, phosphorylated TDP-43 pathology (pTDP-43), and AD-related pathologies (\u03b2-amyloid, and tau) on the proteome. ADNC+LATE-NC cases exhibited the highest burden of CE inclusion as quantified by measuring the levels of known TDP-43 regulated CEs within eight transcripts: STMN2, UNC13A, ELAVL3, KALRN, ARHGAP32, CAMK2B, PFKP, and SYT7. While CE levels correlated with pTDP-43 pathology, they were more strongly correlated with each other, suggesting that the molecular signature of CE inclusion may serve as a more sensitive measure of TDP-43 dysfunction than pTDP-43 pathology alone. Unbiased classification based on the relative abundance of these eight CEs stratified individual cases into low, intermediate, and high CE burden subtypes, largely independent of \u03b2-amyloid and tau pathology. Proteome-wide correlation analysis revealed a bias toward reduced protein levels from genes harboring TDP-43-regulated CEs in cases with high cumulative CE burden. Notably, proteins significantly decreased under high CE burden included canonical STMN2, ELAVL3, and KALRN, as well as kinesin proteins that are genetically associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Co-expression network analysis identified both shared and distinct biological processes across CE subtypes and pathways associated with pTDP-43, tau, \u03b2-amyloid pathologies, and CE accumulation in the hippocampus. Protein modules associated with TDP-43 loss of function were prioritized by integrating proteomic data from TDP-43-depleted human neurons with the hippocampal co-expression network. Specifically, we observed decreased endosomal vesicle, microtubule-binding, and synaptic modules, alongside an increase in RNA-binding modules. These results provide new insights into the proteomic impact of CE burden across the spectrum of LATE and AD pathological severity, highlighting the molecular consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 42458512\nTitle: Targeting astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity induced by ALS/FTD-associated RNA binding proteins.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by reactive astrocytes that contribute to neuronal injury through TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)-or fused in sarcoma (FUS)-driven neuroinflammatory signaling. Dehydrocostus lactone (DHE), a blood-brain barrier-permeable sesquiterpene lactone with established anti-inflammatory activity, represents a promising but unexplored therapeutic candidate for ALS/FTD. The therapeutic effects of DHE were evaluated in primary mouse and human astrocytes expressing ALS/FTD-associated RNA-binding protein pathology, ALS patient-derived fibroblasts, and primary cortical neurons exposed to astrocyte-conditioned medium. Drosophila models expressing mutant FUS or TDP-43 in glial cells were used to assess locomotor performance and survival. Molecular analyses examined nuclear factor kappa B (NF-\u03baB) signaling, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-dependent antioxidant responses, protein aggregation, mitochondrial function, and inflammatory mediator production. Plasma concentrations of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were measured in patients with sporadic ALS. DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy. DHE attenuated astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity and improved neuronal mitochondrial function in conditioned-medium assays. In addition, DHE reduced pathological FUS accumulation in FUS P525L-expressing astrocytes and in stress-challenged patient-derived fibroblasts. In Drosophila models, DHE significantly improved locomotor function and extended survival. Translationally, the chemokines CXCL10, CCL3, and CCL19 were elevated in plasma from patients with ALS, were induced by FUS or TDP-43 pathology in astrocytes, and were suppressed by DHE treatment, supporting the clinical relevance of the inflammatory pathways targeted by DHE. DHE mitigates astrocyte-driven neurotoxicity associated with ALS/FTD-related RNA-binding protein pathology by suppressing inflammatory signaling and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms. The consistent therapeutic effects observed across mouse and human cellular models, patient-derived samples, and in vivo Drosophila models support further investigation of DHE as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS/FTD and highlight astrocyte-mediated signaling pathways as actionable targets in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 42458453\nTitle: Extracellular vesicles as a liquid biopsy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative syndrome diagnosed clinically using standardized criteria, with neuropathological confirmation of motor neuron loss and TDP-43 aggregates in postmortem brain tissue. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as potential minimally invasive biomarkers for ALS, but studies vary widely in methodology and reproducibility. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic potential of EV-associated proteins and RNAs in ALS. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed and EMBASE from inception to May 21st, 2026. Forty-one studies met inclusion criteria. Where published summary statistics were available, these were used directly; where they were not, data were reconstructed from figures or obtained from authors and re-analyzed to derive standardized effect sizes and exploratory diagnostic accuracy estimates. Random-effects models were used for continuous outcomes, and diagnostic accuracy was assessed using hierarchical summary ROC and bivariate random-effects models. Publication bias was evaluated using Begg, Egger, and funnel plots. EV-associated TDP-43 was the most frequently studied protein. Meta-analysis of five studies showed a moderate but non-significant increase in EVs from ALS vs. controls (SMD\u2009=\u20091.30) with high heterogeneity (I\u2009=\u200997.8%). Sixteen studies assessing EV-RNA biomarkers showed minimal overlap and limited independent replication. Diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis across 11 studies yielded moderate performance (AUC\u2009=\u20090.839). No publication bias was found across both meta-analyses. EV biomarkers for ALS show biological promise but are limited by methodological variability and insufficient replication. This work highlights the need for standardized protocols, transparent data sharing, and independent validation.\n\nID: 42443465\nTitle: Identification of RNA binding proteins targeting TP53, RB1 and PTEN in colorectal cancer as potential biomarkers for diagnosis, drug resistance, sensitivity and prognosis.\nAbstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent gastrointestinal malignancy with high incidence and mortality. Dysregulated RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) have been implicated in various cancers, yet their role in regulating tumor suppressors in CRC is underexplored. This study analyzed TCGA gene expression data to identify prognostic markers and used CLIP-seq data to uncover RBPs putatively binding to TP53, RB1, and PTEN. Functional enrichment via Gene Ontology (GO) and MSigDB Hallmark pathways suggested involvement in mRNA processing, Myc Targets V1, and Unfolded Protein Response. Univariate Cox regression analyses identified high expression of NOP56, EIF4A3, and IGF2BP1 as associated with poor survival, while high RBM47 expression was linked to improved prognosis; these findings were validated using Kaplan-Meier survival curves. However, multivariate Cox regression analysis was not performed, and independent prognostic validation is required. ROC analysis further indicated that several RBPs could distinguish tumor from normal tissues. Importantly, these AUC values were derived from the TCGA discovery dataset and require independent external validation before any diagnostic application can be considered. Drug sensitivity analyses using GDSC and CCLE datasets revealed exploratory and unadjusted associations between elevated NOP56, FBL, and FUS expression and increased sensitivity to Irinotecan, Nilotinib, and Raf265. A multi-cohort integrated analysis and qRT-PCR confirmed upregulation of selected RBPs in CRC tissues and cell lines. Importantly, these CLIP-seq interactions reflect physical binding potential rather than direct functional regulation of target gene expression. Overall, 22 RBPs were identified as candidate binding-associated regulators of key tumor suppressors, and seven RBPs involved in prominent pathways were identified as candidate prognostic biomarkers requiring further validation in independent cohorts before any clinical application can be considered in CRC, although these findings remain exploratory and require further functional validation.\n\nID: 42443203\nTitle: TAF15 amyloids propagate via defined motifs in a prion-like fashion.\nAbstract: TATA-box binding protein-associated factor 15 (TAF15) is an RNA-binding protein and the primary fibrillar constituent in a subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) cases. However, the molecular determinants underlying TAF15 aggregation remain unclear. Here, we show that TAF15 forms amyloid fibrils under physiological conditions and develop a cellular biosensor to monitor its propagation. Both recombinant TAF15 fibrils and pathological aggregates extracted from FTLD patient brains selectively seed TAF15 biosensor cells, demonstrating prion-like properties. The closely related protein FUS does not seed TAF15 aggregation, revealing a cross-seeding barrier, but partially incorporates into inclusions during TAF15-induced seeding, potentially explaining their pathological overlap in FTLD. Computational and peptide-based mapping identifies aggregation-prone motifs within the low-complexity domain that stabilize ex vivo fibril cores and drive TAF15 propagation. These findings establish TAF15 as an amyloid-forming, prion-like protein and define sequence determinants underlying its self-assembly, providing a mechanistic framework for FTLD-TAF15 and potential therapeutic targets.\n\nID: 42436563\nTitle: Context of use matters: interpreting extracellular vesicle TDP-43 as a biomarker in ALS.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42431556\nTitle: Fisetin prevents deterioration of cellular functions in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis variants G262R and P438L of SQSTM1 in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Oxidative stress is widely accepted as one of the important factors contributing to neurodegeneration, leading to fatal neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Since flavonoids possess antioxidant properties, we investigated whether Fisetin (FS) and Quercetin (QR) protected cells from oxidative stress arising from pathogenic mutations G262R (G\u00a0>\u00a0A) and P438L (C\u00a0>\u00a0T) of SQSTM1 found in Indian ALS patients. SQSTM1 codes for p62 protein and is involved in multiple signaling pathways through its various domains. We studied changes in cell viability and cellular functions using immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, immunoprecipitation and FACS analysis in the presence and absence of FS and QR. Supplementation with FS and QR in SH-SY5Y cells expressing SQS-wild type and mutants increased cell viability and decreased ROS formation. Also, Nrf2 protein levels increased to offset oxidative stress response. In addition, we studied the effect of FS on the nuclear-cytoplasmic distribution of TDP-43 protein, which serves as a hallmark for ALS. FS corrected the nuclear-cytoplasm translocation of TDP-43 protein and decreased late apoptosis in mutants. Our study illustrates that both FS and QR shield cells from oxidative stress, and that FS imparted better protection against the pathogenic effect of SQSTM1 mutants in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells.\n\nID: 42429860\nTitle: Human iPSC-Derived Spinal Neurons Carrying the ALS FUS (P525L) Mutation Exhibit Lower Response to Inhibitory Neurotransmitters.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by motoneurons degeneration. Functional studies have linked ALS to hyperexcitability and excitotoxicity, but the cause of the disease is unknown, though familial ALS cases are linked to pathogenic variants in several genes, including SOD1, TARDBP and FUS. Here we focused on the effect of the severe FUS (P525L) mutation on the functional properties of human spinal neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). This mutation delayed functional maturation, as revealed by the observation that mutated neurons showed alterations of membrane potential, reduced spontaneous synaptic activity, and altered action potentials at early differentiation stages. FUS (P525L) mutation was associated with a significant alteration of inhibitory signalling transmission: mutated neurons showed a significantly lower current response to GABA and glycine compared to control isogenic WT neurons of the same age. Also, glutamatergic currents exhibited a different temporal evolution in control and mutated neurons, but at a lower extent in comparison to inhibitory neurotransmitters. The decrease in the glycine-evoked currents was confirmed by the reduction of the expression of the \u03b11 subunit of glycine receptor, measured by immunofluorescence assay. Similar functional alterations were measured in spinal neurons differentiated form a second hiPSC line, confirming the causative role of the FUS (P525L) mutation. Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42427320\nTitle: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration-TDP Type C With Striatal Glial Cytoplasmic Inclusions and Motor Neuron Degeneration.\nAbstract: We report an autopsy case of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD)-TDP type C with severe striatal involvement and annexin A11- and phosphorylated TDP-43-positive glial cytoplasmic inclusions. The patient developed progressive asymmetric rigidity accompanied by marked striatal atrophy and showed both upper and lower motor neuron involvement. These findings expand the clinicopathological spectrum of FTLD-TDP type C and may support the concept of an annexin A11-associated pathogenic continuum linking FTLD and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\n\nID: 42427030\nTitle: C9orf72-associated poly-GR in skeletal muscle leads to neuromuscular junction deficits and muscle atrophy.\nAbstract: Hexanucleotide repeat expansions in C9orf72 produce dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins that are widely expressed, including the nervous system and skeletal muscle. Among these DPRs, arginine-containing proteins, poly-GR and poly-PR are toxic in the nervous system, but whether DPRs in skeletal muscle contribute to ALS pathogenesis is unclear. Here, we show that muscle-restricted expression of poly-GR drives motor deficits in mice, including muscle atrophy and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) deficits. Poly-GR in muscle interacted with the NMJ key organizer MuSK and promoted MuSK degradation, disrupting postsynaptic structure and impairing neuromuscular transmission. Importantly, a MuSK agonist antibody (X-17) stabilized NMJs and rescued neuromuscular transmission. Moreover, poly-GR in muscle activated the integrated stress response (ISR), elevating eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and broadly suppressing protein translation. ISR inhibition with ISRIB restored translation and MuSK protein levels, and ameliorated both muscle atrophy and NMJ deficits. These findings demonstrate that skeletal muscle actively contributes to C9orf72-ALS pathology. Targeting muscle with ISRIB offers a therapeutic strategy to preserve motor function in C9orf72-ALS.\n\nID: 42425169\nTitle: Sex-associated neuroinflammatory and astrocytic responses in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: evidence from clinical cohorts and a TDP-43 N390D mouse model.\nAbstract: Sex differences are increasingly recognized as important modifiers of neuroimmune processes in neurodegenerative disorders. However, the sex-associated clinical phenotypes and underlying neuroinflammatory mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain poorly understood. This study integrated multimodal clinical assessments, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) neuroimmune biomarkers, neuroimaging-based glymphatic metrics, and complementary animal analyses to characterize shared and sex-associated alterations in male and female ALS patients. Two independent cohorts including 158 newly diagnosed ALS patients and 112 healthy controls (HCs) underwent evaluations of motor function, cognition, sleep disturbances, and emotional symptoms. Glymphatic function was assessed using choroid plexus volume (CPV), diffusion-derived analysis along the perivascular space (ALPS) index, and white-matter free-water (FW) fraction. In the original cohort, 12 CSF biomarkers spanning astrocytic activation, neuroinflammation, TDP-43 pathology, synaptic dysfunction, and axonal injury were quantified, and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were further examined in an independent verification cohort. Complementary neuroimmune alterations were further examined in TDP-43 N390D knock-in mice using ELISA and immunofluorescence. Male ALS patients showed markedly elevated CSF GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 compared with female ALS patients and HCs after false discovery rate correction (q\u00a0<\u00a00.05). Female ALS patients exhibited increased CSF IL-6 versus HCs, whereas GFAP and IL-18 levels were unchanged. Female ALS patients also demonstrated more severe depressive symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder than male ALS patients and HCs (p\u00a0<\u00a00.05). Both sexes displayed glymphatic impairment characterized by increased CPV and FW and reduced ALPS index, as well as pronounced sleep disturbances relative to HCs (all p\u00a0<\u00a00.05), with no clear sex-related differences. Complementary animal data showed that, at a fixed chronological age, male TDP-43 N390D mice exhibited more severe motor impairment accompanied by higher brain levels of GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 and more prominent astrocyte-associated IL-6 and IL-18 signals than female mutant mice. Although microglial activation was also observed in TDP-43 N390D mice, no clear sex-related difference was detected at the sampled age. This multimodal clinical-translational study reveals sex-associated neuroinflammatory heterogeneity in ALS. Male patients exhibit a more pronounced GFAP-, IL-6-, and IL-18-related inflammatory profile, whereas female patients display more prominent affective disturbances. Glymphatic dysfunction and sleep impairment emerge as common pathological pathways across sexes. These findings highlight sex as a crucial biological variable shaping ALS heterogeneity and underscore the importance of incorporating sex-stratified analyses in future ALS neuroimmune research and clinical trials.\n\nID: 42423109\nTitle: AAV.hBAG3 Gene Therapy Improves Phenotype in a Valosin Containing Protein\u00a0Mouse Model of Hereditary Inclusion Body Myositis.\nAbstract: Mutations in the valosin-containing protein (VCP) gene lead to a hereditary type of inclusion body myositis (hIBM), in which sarcoplasmic and myonuclear inclusions with TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology and mitochondrial abnormalities are observed in histological analysis. Pathophysiological conditions in the cell cause the protein quality control system to depend on the autophagy-lysosome pathway (ALP) for degradation of accumulated misfolded proteins and mitochondrial turnover. BCL2-associated athanogene 3 (BAG3) protein has a role in initiating the ALP. Our aim was to ameliorate disease processes resulting from mitochondrial abnormalities and misfolded protein aggregation by upregulating the ALP through overexpression of human BAG3 (hBAG3). The VCP-A232E mouse, a model for hIBM, received AAVrh74.tMCK.hBAG3 systemically at 3 months of age, and outcome measures, including functional, histological, and molecular studies, were assessed 9 months post-gene delivery. hBAG3 treatment improved treadmill running distance and rotarod duration, reduced the number of TDP-43-positive aggregates, and decreased the number of fibers showing abnormalities in mitochondrial enzyme histochemistry, compared with the untreated cohort. Moreover, hBAG3 gene therapy resulted in improvements in mitophagy and mitochondrial homeostasis observed as increased levels in mitophagy markers Parkin and Bnip3, mitochondria biogenesis marker Pgc1\u03b1 and mitochondrial DNA-encoded subunits of complex IV, Cox1 and Cox3. In addition, the LC-II/I ratio increased, indicating increased autophagic flux. Our study presents evidence that the strategy of supporting the ALP system by overexpressing BAG3 has potential therapeutic use for myodegenerative conditions associated with abnormal protein aggregates and mitochondrial turnover.\n\nID: 42422879\nTitle: Investigating the effect of progressive truncations at the ALS-linked protein TDP-43 RRM2 on its aggregation mechanism.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by inclusions of TDP-43 protein. C-terminal fragments (CTFs) of TDP-43, generated by cleavage within its second RNA recognition motif (RRM2), have been found forming aggregates in patients. Aggregation has often been attributed to the C-terminal domain, but increasing evidence indicates that RRM2 fragments contribute to pathological inclusions. We performed extensive molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the changes resulting from the truncation that could lead to aggregation. We analyzed the full RRM2 domain (fRRM2, residues 192-261) and two fragments commonly observed in CTFs (tRRM2A, residues 220-261, and tRRM2B, residues 209-261). We found that truncation results in distinct aggregation-prone states. tRRM2B appears to rely on \u03b2  -sheet elements associated with amyloid-like aggregation, whereas tRRM2A exhibits higher structural variability and a reduced \u03b2  -content, suggesting a phase separation-like aggregation mechanism. We further simulated an extended fragment of tRRM2A, tRRM2A-l (residues 220-269). Although its predicted aggregation propensity remains largely unchanged, tRRM2A-l exhibits increased structural flexibility, and a stronger exposure of Nuclear Export Signal residues. Our results indicate that subtle differences in RRM2 fragment length influence potential misfolding pathways. Future studies and therapeutic strategies to prevent TDP-43 aggregation should carefully consider the specific domain adopted.\n\nID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics.\n\nID: 42414528\nTitle: Annexin A11 and TDP-43: core players in neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Annexin A11 (ANXA11) is a Ca2\u207a-dependent phospholipid-binding protein that has recently emerged as a key player in neurodegeneration. Rare pathogenic ANXA11 variants were initially identified in cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Since then, ANXA11 has been linked to a broader spectrum of related neurodegenerative diseases. Two independent studies demonstrated that ANXA11 co-aggregates with TDP-43 in all cases of frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 pathology (FTLD-TDP) type C, with cryo-EM revealing heteromeric ANXA11-TDP-43 filaments. These discoveries support the direct pathological interaction between the two proteins as an important feature of FTLD-TDP type C. We also described secondary ANXA11 pathology in related neurodegenerative diseases, including limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and more rarely in ALS and FTLD-TDP types A and B. ANXA11 and TDP-43 co-aggregates are also a feature of a FTLD-TDP associated with primary lateral sclerosis. These advances have renewed interest in ANXA11 as a major player in ALS/FTLD pathogenesis in both genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative diseases. In this review, we summarize ANXA11 pathology across genetic and sporadic cases, highlighting its heterogeneous overlap with TDP-43 pathology. We synthesize current knowledge of ANXA11's physiological roles in phase separation, membrane repair, and RNA granule dynamics, integrating emerging evidence on how disruption of these processes may promote pathological aggregation and toxicity. Finally, we outline priorities for future research, with particular emphasis on elucidating ANXA11's mechanistic connection to TDP-43.\n\nID: 42414029\nTitle: Case of concurrent ALS and human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1-associated myositis.\nAbstract: A woman in her late 70s presented with progressive limb weakness, muscle atrophy and hyper-reflexia. Laboratory findings revealed elevated creatine kinase and positive serum human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) antibody. Clinical and electrophysiological findings met revised El Escorial criteria for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but muscle MRI showed inflammatory changes. Muscle biopsy revealed both neurogenic and inflammatory features. While methylprednisolone showed no benefit, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy produced transient improvement in weakness with normalisation of creatine kinase levels. The patient died from respiratory failure 3 years after symptom onset. Autopsy confirmed typical ALS-TDP pathology with phosphorylated TDP-43 inclusions in motor neurons. HTLV-1 Tax-positive lymphocytes infiltrated skeletal muscles but not the central nervous system, establishing dual pathology of ALS-TDP with HTLV-1-associated myositis. The improvement most likely reflected treatment of the HTLV-1-associated myositis rather than the underlying motor neuron disease. This case highlights the importance of evaluating treatable conditions in HTLV-1-seropositive ALS patients.\n\nID: 42411953\nTitle: Reduced Soluble Ubiquilin2 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Carrying Ubiquilin2 (P494L) Mutation: Clinicopathological and Biochemical Evidence From an Autopsy Case.\nAbstract: We report the clinicopathological and biochemical findings of ALS associated with a UBQLN2 P494L mutation. Autopsy revealed widespread TDP-43 pathology and UBQLN2-positive inclusions. Immunoblot analysis demonstrated a marked reduction of soluble UBQLN2, supporting functional UBQLN2 insufficiency as a pathogenic mechanism underlying TDP-43 aggregation.\n\nID: 42404802\nTitle: Region-specific features of early glial activation and Aquaporin-4 dysregulation in conditional mouse models of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Aggregation and cytoplasmic mislocalization of TDP-43 are key features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Neuroinflammatory processes mediated by glial cells play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of these and other diseases, defined as TDP-43 proteinopathies. Here, we characterized region-specific glial activation in two conditional mouse models: hTDP-43-WT (overexpressing nuclear wild-type human TDP-43) and hTDP-43-\u0394NLS (expressing cytoplasmic TDP-43 with altered nuclear localization signal) following 1 month of transgene expression. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed distinct patterns of microglial activation across brain regions. hTDP-43-WT mice exhibited significant microgliosis in motor (MC) and somatosensory (SSC) cortices and hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) with pronounced morphological alterations (i.e. increased soma size). Sholl analysis demonstrated reduced branching length and complexity in MC, SSC, and hippocampal subfields. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice displayed more pronounced microglial activation in hippocampal regions (CA1, DG) compared to cortical areas, with significant increases in microglial density. Additionally, we observed region-specific cortical astrocytosis in both models, suggesting coordinated glial reactivity. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice showed decreased polarization of astrocytic water channel Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) around vascular structures in SSC and hippocampal CA1/DG. The changes in AQP4 localization, which is critical for glymphatic function, support the hypothesis that this waste clearance system for the brain is altered in TDP-43 proteinopathies. These findings demonstrate that these different animal models of ALS/FTD induce distinct neuroinflammatory signatures, potentially contributing to the region-specific vulnerability observed in these diseases. Our data provide insights into early glial-mediated pathogenic mechanisms that could guide targeted therapeutic strategies for TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42400802\nTitle: Identifying genetics biomarkers in correlation with pathological and PSMA PET/CT characteristics in prostate cancer.\nAbstract: Prostate cancer is a prevalent disease with diverse tumor characteristics that complicate treatment. The integration of spatial patterns from prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), pathology and expanding genomic data represents a groundbreaking advancement in histo-imaging genomics. The aim of this study was to elucidate the internetwork mapping between genetic biomarkers and PSMA PET/CT imaging in prostate cancer patients. mRNA sequencing and clinical data from 433 prostate cancer patients were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Differential gene expression between the Gleason score (GS)\u2009>\u20097 and GS\u2009\u2264\u20097 groups was analyzed. Feature selection was performed following the univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. A GS predictive model was developed using multivariate logistic regression. Additionally, local samples and images from 27 patients were collected. PSMA PET/CT imaging was performed before radical prostatectomy, and mRNA sequencing of prostate cancer lesions was conducted using next-generation sequencing. Differentially expressed genes identified from the TCGA dataset were subsequently analyzed for correlations with PET-related metrics in the local dataset by utilizing Pearson correlation analysis.Out of the TCGA dataset, 174 genes exhibited differential expression. After feature selection, 53 genes remained. In the local dataset, ten genes (EFNA2, CACNA1I, CA1, MYBPC3, CYP1A1, TLCD3B, LRTM2, GBX2, SPSB4, and GDF3) demonstrated significant associations with PET-related metrics. When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters. This study identified genetic markers significantly correlated with PSMA PET/CT imaging features in prostate cancer patients. These findings may provide a valuable foundation for optimizing prostate cancer diagnostic procedures and tailoring therapeutic approaches based on genetic and imaging biomarkers.\n\nID: 42400730\nTitle: Neuroprotective potential of resveratrol in Parkinson, Huntington, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive review.\nAbstract: Resveratrol shows neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies across a number of neurodegenerative illnesses, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Huntington's disease (HD), and it enhances mitochondrial function through stimulation of the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1\u03b1 pathway, thereby improving mitochondrial oxidative capacity and ATP generation. The natural polyphenol lowers \u03b1-synuclein accumulation and affects autophagy; both markers of PD. Combining nano\u2011resveratrol formulations with L\u2011DOPA has shown greater therapeutic efficacy in animal models (MPTP mouse), while co\u2011administration with EGCG has shown synergistic neuroprotection in vitro (SH\u2011SY5Y cells). These combination strategies offer potential advantages in neuroprotection and symptom alleviation while minimizing adverse drug effects. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 and AMPK signaling in preclinical models, enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis, lowering apoptosis, and restoring cellular resilience. The effectiveness of various models and dosages varies. The primary mechanism by which resveratrol promotes neuronal survival and remyelination in multiple sclerosis is through SIRT1 activation, which does not directly reduce inflammation. As innovative delivery systems, intranasal nanoparticles and exosomes produced from macrophages have shown improved CNS targeting accuracy. Resveratrol slows down neurodegeneration and improves the prognosis of HD by improving motor function and stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis in addition to activating neuroprotective ERK signaling. All of these results point to resveratrol's several pathways as a strong contender for neurodegenerative disease adjunctive treatment. The current evidence base is insufficient to support clinical use of resveratrol for any of the four diseases. Further rigorous preclinical studies (including TDP-43 models for ALS, SIRT1 knockout studies, and human-feasible dosing) and well-designed clinical trials with pharmacokinetic endpoints are required before any clinical recommendations can be made.\n\nID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates.\n\nID: 42395430\nTitle: ADAR2-Mediated RNA Editing Promotes TDP-43 Nuclear Export and Alters RNA Binding.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein - 43 (TDP-43) nuclear loss is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and related neurodegenerative disorders. While the consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction have been well-characterized, the mechanisms driving TDP-43 mislocalization remain poorly understood. Previous observations of altered localization and function of the adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing enzyme adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 2 (ADAR2) in ALS/FTD tissue prompted us to investigate whether dysregulated RNA editing contributes to pathological TDP-43 nucleocytoplasmic trafficking. TDP-43 cytoplasmic mislocalization was assessed following ADAR2 and TDP-43 co-overexpression in HEK293T cells and a Drosophila model co-overexpressing human TDP-43 and dADAR in motor neurons. We further evaluated TDP-43 mislocalization through both HeLa cell assays and interspecies heterokaryon assays. Next, we assessed TDP-43 binding to A-to-I edited RNA oligomers through electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs), and investigated inosine-containing RNAs in vivo via TDP-43 RNA immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (RIP-seq) datasets from human TDP-43-expressing Drosophila . Finally, RNAseq and enhanced cross-linking and immunoprecipitation (eCLIP-seq) were performed in SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing three ADAR2 variants with differing editing activity to identify editing-related transcriptional alterations and RNAs differentially bound to TDP-43. ADAR2 overexpression reduced the nucleocytoplasmic (N:C) ratio of TDP-43 in HEK293T cells in a ADAR2 catalytic activity- and TDP-43 RNA-binding capacity-dependent manner. Drosophila motor neurons overexpressing dADAR also exhibited decreased nuclear TDP-43. Interspecies heterokaryons and permeabilized HeLa cell assays demonstrated that catalytically active ADAR2 and synthetic inosine-containing RNA oligomers, respectively, enhance nuclear export of endogenous TDP-43. EMSAs revealed preferential binding of TDP-43 to inosine-containing RNAs relative to unedited RNAs, and analysis of Drosophila RIP-seq datasets demonstrated enrichment of edited transcripts within TDP-43-bound RNAs. Finally, RNAseq and eCLIP-seq analyses identified editing-dependent alterations in gene expression and TDP-43 RNA-binding profiles in SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing active ADAR2 variants. Together, our findings identify A-to-I RNA editing as a previously unrecognized regulator of TDP-43 localization and RNA interactions. These results support a model where altered RNA editing modifies TDP-43-RNA interactions, promoting increased nuclear export of TDP-43. Broadly, our work highlights RNA editing dysregulation as a potential contributor to early pathogenic mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42389895\nTitle: Nanoscale morphological and structural analysis of round and donut oligomers formed by C-terminal domain of TDP-43.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), limbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and Parkinson's disease are associated with an abrupt aggregation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43). Although molecular mechanisms of this pathological aggregation remain unclear, accumulated evidence suggests that the C-terminus domain (C-terminal domain (CTD)) is the trigger of TDP-43 self-assembly into toxic oligomers and fibrils. While the secondary structure and morphology of protein fibrils have been well documented, very little is known about TDP-43 oligomers. This is primarily because of the transient nature and low concentrations of these protein species. In the current study, we utilize nano-infrared spectroscopy, also known as atomic force microscopy-infrared (AFM-IR) spectroscopy, to investigate the morphology and secondary structure of CTD of TDP-43 oligomers formed at the early and middle stages of protein aggregation. This innovative technique allows us to resolve both morphology and secondary structure of individual protein aggregates. We found that at the early stage of protein aggregation, CTD of TDP-43 formed two morphologically different protein aggregates: donut-like (DO) and round (RO) oligomers. DO yielded fibrillar species, while RO persisted throughout the entire course of CTD TDP-43 self-assembly.\n\nID: 42385702\nTitle: Recurrent patterns of TOP1-mediated neuronal genomic damage shared by major neurodegenerative disorders.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) represent two major categories of neurodegenerative disorders-TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and tau proteinopathies-for which the mechanisms driving neuronal death remain unclear. Single-cell whole-genome sequencing of 469 neurons from C9ORF72 ALS, C9ORF72 FTD, AD, and control brains revealed increased somatic single-nucleotide variants (sSNVs) and insertions/deletions (sIndels) in all three diseases. Mutational signature analysis identified a disease-associated sSNV signature consistent with oxidative damage and an sIndel process affecting 22% of ALS, 76% of FTD, and 61% of AD neurons-but only 2% of control neurons-resembling signature ID4, previously linked to topoisomerase 1 (TOP1)-mediated mutagenesis. Rapid approach to DNA adduct recovery (RADAR) assays confirmed increased TOP1-DNA covalent complexes, and duplex sequencing confirmed the increased sIndels and identified single-strand events as likely precursor lesions. TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42383305\nTitle: TDP-43 proteinopathy as a biomarker and therapeutic target in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of adult-onset motor neuron disease, characterised by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 (TAR DNA-binding protein 43), an RNA-binding protein, is considered a hallmark of ALS pathology, found in nearly all postmortem cases of ALS. TDP-43 is normally primarily nuclear, where it has a widespread role in gene regulation. Mutations, extrinsic stressors, and alterations in RNA homeostasis in ALS lead to nuclear depletion of TDP-43 and the formation of cytosolic TDP-43 aggregates. This causes multiple downstream effects on neuronal function and degeneration as well as gene expression. TDP-43 is a promising target as a biomarker, as it is found to be elevated in the biofluids of ALS patients, and its cytoplasmic aggregation can also be observed in peripheral tissues; however, methodological variability and technical limitations currently preclude the establishment of TDP-43 as a standalone biomarker. There are also promising therapeutic strategies in development targeting TDP-43 pathology, but a critical challenge that remains is achieving a balance between eliminating toxic aggregates and preserving the essential functions of TDP-43. In summary, with further research, considering TDP-43 pathology in ALS gives hope for finding future novel diagnostics and therapeutics for ALS.\n\nID: 42381488\nTitle: Neural Organoid Models as a Platform for Studying Disease Mechanisms in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and lower motor neurons leading to muscle wasting. However, structural and molecular abnormalities, including cortical thinning and TDP-43 pathology, extend into frontal, parietal, and temporal areas, pointing to defects across broader cortical regions. The advent of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) technology has enabled the generation of human-specific brain cell types in\u00a0vitro. Here, we provide an overview of the three-dimensional (3D) hiPSC-derived neural organoid platforms used to model cortical structures and to study cortical ALS-associated phenotypes. We review which pathological hallmarks have been recapitulated in these organoids and discuss disease phenotypes reported to date. Further, we comprehensively cover different neural organoid models and experimental strategies, including patient-derived hiPSC models and exogenous pathology induction, while addressing current technical challenges. Together, these advances position neural organoids as an emerging tool to study cell-type-specific and circuit-level mechanisms related to cortical changes in ALS.\n\nID: 42371216\nTitle: Pitfalls in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology of the Head and Neck: Primary Intraosseous Rhabdomyosarcoma/FUS::TFCP2-Rearranged Spindle Cell Rhabdomyosarcoma and Transdifferentiated/Dedifferentiated/Undifferentiated Melanoma.\nAbstract: Because of their relative rarity, bone and soft tissue lesions of the head and neck region can present a diagnostic challenge to anatomic pathologists who practice in a general surgical pathology model-while novel lesions may be unfamiliar to subspecialty head and neck pathologists. This review focuses on a diagnostically confounding neoplasm that arises in the bone (primary intraosseous rhabdomyosarcoma / FUS::TFCP2-rearranged spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma) and soft tissue (trans-/de-/undifferentiated melanoma) of the head and neck region-each of which can easily be mistaken for more common entities. The clinical, radiological, and histopathologic findings (including the molecular pathogenesis) of each neoplasm is discussed-along with selected differential diagnoses. The accurate recognition of these neoplasms ensures that patients are reviewed, treated, and followed at the appropriate multidisciplinary meeting.\n\nID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems.\n\nID: 42367369\nTitle: Preparing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinics to Provide Longitudinal Care for Individuals Carrying ALS Risk Variants.\nAbstract: Emerging genetic therapies and the expansion of genetic testing are identifying individuals carrying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk variants who would benefit from surveillance and early intervention. Anticipating the geographic distribution and clinical needs of this population is essential for optimizing care delivery and ensuring readiness as new therapies become available. We estimate the number of individuals in the United States carrying ALS risk variants and project the clinical engagement required to support this population. This is especially timely because ALS clinics are already grappling with rising numbers of patients with symptomatic ALS and deep funding cuts. We developed a population model to estimate the number of symptomatic individuals with gene-positive ALS and asymptomatic gene carriers across US states over the next decade (year 1: 2026). State-level ALS prevalence and incidence were calculated using 2 approaches: (1) race-adjusted ALS rates from the Atlanta metropolitan study applied to 2023 Census demographics and (2) observed state-level ALS case counts from the National ALS Registry (2011-2018). Gene-positive cases were estimated using published frequencies of SOD1, C9orf72, FUS, and TARDBP pathogenic variants. At-risk relatives were modeled assuming autosomal-dominant inheritance with \u223c5 first-degree and \u223c7 second-degree living relatives per proband, and broad uptake of cascade genetic testing. Surveillance needs were modeled as 1 annual visit per asymptomatic carrier, which was normalized by the number of ALS centers per state. In year 1 (2026), the model estimated 2,704 symptomatic gene-positive ALS carriers. With an average of 4.25 carrier relatives per proband, 10,944 asymptomatic carriers were projected nationwide. Most states required <50 additional visits per clinic annually, with 12 states in the 50-99 range and none exceeding 100. By year 10 (2035), the model projected 7,474 symptomatic and 26,111 asymptomatic carriers. State-level demand shifted substantially: only 6 states remained below 50 visits per clinic annually; 22 reached 50-99; 18 reached 100-199; and 3 exceeded 200. Gene-targeted testing is projected to substantially increase ALS clinic visits among asymptomatic gene carriers. While current infrastructure may accommodate the initial rise, within a decade, most states will require significant expansion. Anticipating and planning for this growth now is essential to ensure seamless integration of gene-positive individuals into ALS care.\n\nID: 42367117\nTitle: Fluorinated Gamma-carboline Derivatives as Promising Neuroprotective Candidates. Structure-Activity Relationships.\nAbstract: The structure-property relationship of drug candidates determines their transport to target organs and is used as a tool to design drugs with optimal properties and minimal undesirable effects. The effects of fluorinated derivatives of gamma-carboline on the formation of cytosolic aggregates of the FUS protein and the relationships among structure, physicochemical characteristics, and anti-aggregation properties were studied. The effect of the compounds on FUS protein aggregation in SH-SY5Y cells was evaluated using confocal fluorescence microscopy. Partition coefficients were determined using the isothermal saturation method, and all descriptors were calculated with a software package. A series of fluorinated \u03b3\u2011carboline derivatives was synthesized and demonstrated the ability to reduce pathological FUS protein aggregation in a cellular model of proteinopathy. The influence of substituents on the distribution coefficients of the studied compounds was revealed. Among the most active compounds, this study highlights DF-302 and DF-402, which feature a methyl group and a trifluoromethyl group on the pyridinium fragment, respectively. The structure-activity relationships for the inhibition of FUS protein aggregation by fluorinated \u03b3-carbolines were analyzed in relation to their physicochemical properties. A linear correlation was observed between the anti-aggregation efficacy and the total hydrogen bond acceptor capacity: as the compound's propensity to form hydrogen bonds with the FUS protein increased, its ability to prevent large aggregate formation in cells decreased. An assumption has been made that off-target interactions of the studied compounds with membrane proteins increase with their hydrogen bond acceptor capacity. This effect can limit compounds' availability to influence the processes of cytosolic FUS protein aggregates. The positive correlation of lipophilicity with FUS aggregate reduction underscores the role of cellular penetration in the anti-aggregation effect. Conversely, the negative correlation with hydrogen-bond acceptor capacity suggests that off-target interactions with membrane proteins may compete with binding to FUS aggregates.\n\nID: 42363684\nTitle: FMRP-Mediated Proteasome Regulation: A Novel Mechanism in ALS Pathology.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the hallmark cytoplasmic accumulation and aggregation of TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43), which impairs proteasome activity through its interaction with Tankyrase (TNKS). Using molecular and imaging techniques, we have identified a novel role for the Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) in regulating the TNKS/PI31-mediated proteasome activation mechanism in co-operation with TDP-43. Our results demonstrate that depletion of FMRP causes nuclear translocation of TDP-43, reducing cytoplasmic TNKS/TDP-43 co-localization, thereby releasing TNKS in the cytoplasm. Free TNKS gets associated with proteasome inhibitor of 31\u2009kDa (PI31), reversing PI31-mediated inhibition of proteasome assembly, trafficking, and activity. Thus, FMRP regulates proteasome activity by modulating the subcellular distribution of TDP-43. Interestingly, FMRP expression is elevated in specific brain regions and spinal cords of TDP-43A315T transgenic ALS mice that helps more TDP-43 to stay in cytoplasm to sequester more TNKS with it, resulting in proteasome dysfunction in ALS disease system. We have demonstrated for the first time that FMRP can act as a disease modifier for ALS. ALS patients with high FMRP expression in the brain and spinal cord may exhibit more severe protein aggregation due to proteasome dysfunction.\n\nID: 42362484\nTitle: Neuropathological and Molecular Features Associated With a Heterozygous DNAJC7 Mutation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder with unclear molecular mechanisms. Heterozygous protein-truncating variants of DNAJC7, which encode a cochaperone involved in Hsp70/90-mediated protein quality control, are potential risk factors for ALS. However, the neuropathological consequences of heterozygous DNAJC7 mutations are unclear. We aimed to clarify the molecular and neuropathological features associated with a heterozygous DNAJC7 mutation in ALS. We genetically screened 39 Japanese patients with ALS and identified a novel heterozygous frameshift mutation in DNAJC7 (c.157_163del, p.Lys53Ter) in one patient that was neuropathologically diagnosed with Kii ALS. We performed biochemical and neuropathological analyses using postmortem tissues from this patient, from cases of ALS without the mutation and from control cases. In the cases of ALS without DNAJC7 mutation, there was elevation of both DNAJC7 mRNA and protein levels compared with controls. The patient with DNAJC7 mutation showed relatively lower DNAJC7 mRNA and protein levels compared with the nonmutated cases of ALS, although mRNA expression remained relatively higher. DNAJC7 may be upregulated as a protective response against ALS pathogenesis, whereas a heterozygous mutation may attenuate this response. Immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence demonstrated partial colocalization of DNAJC7 with phospho-TDP-43-positive neuronal cytoplasmic inclusions, which supports a direct role for DNAJC7 in modulating pathological TDP-43 aggregation. These findings provide neuropathological evidence linking heterozygous DNAJC7 mutation to ALS, demonstrating impaired protein expression and suggesting a loss-of-function mechanism that compromises protective responses to TDP-43 pathology. DNAJC7 may represent a key modulator of ALS pathogenesis and potential therapeutic target.\n\nID: 42359392\nTitle: Nonlinear combinatorial analysis of blood transcriptomes identifies PRKAR1A as a regulator of TDP-43 pathophysiology in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons. Accurate and accessible blood-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, are being progressively required. Although blood cell gene expression profiles have potential clinical utility for distinguishing ALS, robust transcriptomic biomarkers for supportive diagnosis have not yet been established. Here, we analyzed publicly available peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) transcriptomic data from ALS patients using Maximum Mean Discrepancy, a kernel-based method that captures nonlinear distributional differences in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space and enables the extraction of informative gene combinations while minimizing multicollinearity, a common issue in multiple regression models. Using this approach, we identified a nonlinear three-gene combination-PRKAR1A, QPCT, and TMEM71-that distinguished ALS from healthy controls with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.83 in a public PBMC dataset. This achievement was confirmed in laboratory PBMC samples with an AUC of 0.85, supporting the robustness of the identified gene signature in independent samples. Furthermore, these genes also enabled ALS classification in induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons with an AUC of 0.79. Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology. These findings suggest that nonlinear gene combinations may provide a useful strategy for identifying blood-based biomarkers and offer insights into ALS pathogenesis. This nonlinear, data-driven analytical framework enabled the transition from unbiased gene discovery to the identification of pathophysiology-associated molecules by in vitro functional validation.\n\nID: 42359357\nTitle: Innate immune crosstalk in ALS/FTD pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Marked by protein aggregation, impaired proteostasis, organelle stress, and chronic neuroinflammation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) form a clinically, genetically, and pathologically overlapping disease spectrum. Increasing evidence indicates that innate immune activation is not merely a secondary response to neuronal injury, but an active driver of disease progression. In this review, we elaborate on how ALS/FTD-associated genetic lesions and pathogenic protein aggregates, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and C9orf72-derived dipeptide repeat proteins, engage three interconnected innate immune pathways: cGAS-STING, NLRP3 inflammasomes, and TREM2-DAP12 signaling. We further highlight emerging crosstalk among these pathways, in which cGAS-STING and NLRP3 reinforce inflammatory signaling, while NLRP3-driven TREM2 shedding may impair microglial clearance and perpetuate proteostatic failure. Understanding this immune network may help define disease subtypes, identify biomarkers, and guide combinatorial therapeutic strategies that suppress harmful inflammation while preserving protective microglial functions.\n\nID: 42353079\nTitle: Loss of TDP-43 Drives Innate Immune Activation Through Relish in Drosophila.\nAbstract: Inflammatory and immune alterations are increasingly recognized as components of ALS pathology, yet whether they arise as a direct consequence of TDP-43 dysfunction or as a downstream response to neurodegeneration remains unresolved. To address this question, we profiled adult head transcriptomes of Drosophila lacking TBPH, the fly homolog of TDP-43, and identified marked overactivation of the conserved Toll/Imd/NF-\u03baB (Relish) innate immune pathway, including increased expression of antimicrobial effector genes and inflammatory genes. We further found that TDP-43/TBPH regulates the NF-\u03baB homolog Relish by associating with its mRNA and that its loss permits Relish-dependent immune overactivation. Genetic reduction in Relish in TDP-43-deficient flies suppressed inflammatory signaling and ameliorated neurological defects in vivo, indicating that immune dysregulation contributes to TDP-43 loss-associated phenotypes.\n\nID: 42352579\nTitle: Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation for Alzheimer's Disease-A Scoping Review.\nAbstract: Background/Objectives: Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains a significant global health challenge, characterised by a persistent resistance to traditional pharmacological interventions. While non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) show therapeutic promise, their limited depth of penetration restricts their efficacy in targeting deep-brain AD pathology. Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS) has emerged as a novel, non-invasive neuromodulatory tool capable of precise deep-brain targeting. This scoping review aims to systematically map the current evidence base regarding the neuromodulatory application of tFUS in AD. Methods: Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a scoping search was conducted across four major databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and CENTRAL). Studies were included if they investigated focused ultrasound stimulation (FUS) as a neuromodulatory intervention for AD, excluding applications involving blood-brain-barrier disruption via microbubbles. Two independent reviewers performed screening and data extraction, with inter-rater reliability assessed via Cohen's kappa. Results: Our analysis indicates that tFUS represents a safe and potent multi-modal intervention for AD that addresses both pathological protein aggregation and electrophysiological network failure. Its ability to modulate neuroplasticity and metabolic recovery suggests a promising therapeutic trajectory. Conclusions: Future research should prioritise the standardisation of acoustic protocols and the pursuit of longitudinal clinical cohorts to establish the long-term efficacy of this non-invasive technology.\n\nID: 42351313\nTitle: A rare missense variant impacting NEK1 kinase function is associated with ALS.\nAbstract: Heterozygous truncating loss-of-function (LoF) variants in NEK1 are a known cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). NEK1 encodes the pleiotropic serine/threonine kinase NIMA-related kinase 1, and prior in vitro studies have implicated kinase dysfunction as the principal pathogenic mechanism underlying NEK1-associated ALS. However, bona fide pathogenic missense variants causally linked to ALS have not previously been reported, leaving this hypothesis unconfirmed. Here, we identify a rare NEK1 missense variant, p.N598S, that co-segregates with disease in a familial ALS pedigree and is enriched in European ALS cohorts. This variant exhibits normal protein expression levels, indicating a functional rather than quantitative defect. Using isogenic human motor neurons, we directly compared the effects of p.N598S with those of the ALS-associated truncating variant p.R812* to delineate disease mechanisms. The p.N598S variant induced pathological phenotypes consistent with NEK1 haploinsufficiency, including increased susceptibility to DNA damage, increased apoptosis, ciliary dysmorphia, and nucleocytoplasmic translocation of TDP-43. Importantly, p.N598S impaired NEK1 kinase activity, and pharmacological inhibition of NEK1 recapitulated the cellular phenotypes observed in both p.N598S- and p.R812*-mutant motor neurons. Collectively, these findings provide strong genetic and functional evidence for a disease-causing role of NEK1 kinase disruption in NEK1-ALS. Our findings provide immediate diagnostic and therapeutic implications, particularly for the functional interpretation of missense variants of uncertain significance and the development of targeted treatment strategies.\n\nID: 42348055\nTitle: Clinical and literature insights into the frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease spectrum.\nAbstract: Frontotemporal dementia represents a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes. The overlap between FTD and motor neuron disease is increasingly recognized, presenting a complex clinical syndrome characterized by progressive cognitive, behavioral, and motor decline. We describe a 69-year-old patient with a 4-year history of excessive ambulation. Over the last year, behavioral changes including disorganized conduct, irritability, spitting, and cold water foot immersion developed. The patient experienced compelling auditory hallucinations driving her to walk continuously for up to 10 h per day. Four months prior to admission, gait impairment with frequent falls, along with hyperorality developed. Neurological examination revealed asymmetric mild weakness, marked muscle atrophy of facial and limb muscles, hyperreflexia, and impaired postural control. Brain MRI showed diffuse cerebral atrophy; electrophysiological studies indicated probable motor neuron disease; and TRODAT SPECT demonstrated impaired presynaptic dopaminergic function bilaterally, consistent with parkinsonism. Final diagnosis was frontotemporal dementia with probable motor neuron disease. A review of the literature highlights the clinical, radiological, and molecular features of FTD-MND overlap, emphasizing the role of TDP-43 pathology, C9orf72 mutations, and the need for multidisciplinary management. Current strategies are symptomatic, though novel therapies such as antisense oligonucleotides and biomarkers like neurofilament light chain (NfL) show promise. This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of FTD with MND overlap syndrome, emphasizing the need for comprehensive clinical, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological evaluation. Multimodal treatment approaches focusing on behavioral symptoms and functional support are essential for optimizing patient outcomes.\n=======================================================\n\n### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n\n\nFormat Requirement:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least 20 quotes\" then there must be at least 20 matching citations.  You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write.\n\nEvaluation Schema:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY  & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least 20 (required, 20 or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally.  Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n  \"Alignment\": 5,\n  \"Consilience\": 6,\n  \"Confidence\": 5,\n  \"Logic_Chain\":[\n    {\n      \"Step\": 1,\n      \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n      \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n      \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n      \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n      \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n      \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n      \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n      \"Justification\": \"...\",\n      \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n    {\n      \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n      \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n  \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n,\n  \"suggested_experiments\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested experiments]\",\n  \"suggested_studies\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested studies]\",\n  \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": \"[Extract: You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \\\"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\\\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \\\"already known\\\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]]\",\n  \"contradictions_between_evidences\": \"[Extract: Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here]\",\n  \"repurposed_solutions\": \"[Extract: identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials]\"\n}\n###JSON_END###\n\n### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT 1) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 41508039 for the quote: \"We identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"We identified VR23, a proteasome in...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 41508039 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41508039 ---\n  ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41508039 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 41643021 for the quote: \"Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9orf72 mice.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"Despite the accumulation of RNA foc...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 41643021 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41643021 ---\n  ID: 41643021\nTitle: Blocking RAN translation without altering repeat RNAs rescues C9ORF72-related ALS and FTD phenotypes.\nAbstract: GGGGCC (G4C2) repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Toxicity is thought to result from the accumulation of either repeat RNAs and/or dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) translated from repeat-containing transcripts through repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation. To disentangle RNA from DPR toxicity, we mutated a CUG codon predominantly used to initiate DPR translation from all three reading frames. This mutation disrupted DPR synthesis while preserving the expression of repeat-containing RNAs. Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9ORF72 mice. Base editing of the CUG codon also improved molecular phenotypes and survival in patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons, which highlights the potential of therapeutically targeting DPR production rather than repeat RNAs.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41643021 ---\n\n\n\u2705 PASSED (DO NOT CHANGE THESE):\n- \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\" (Source: 42397263)\n- \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\" (Source: 42343570)\n- \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\" (Source: 42347120)\n- \"TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair.\" (Source: 42299014)\n- \"We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly.\" (Source: 42262924)\n- \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses.\" (Source: 42254864)\n- \"TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis.\" (Source: 42167675)\n- \"In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis.\" (Source: 42135750)\n- \"These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers.\" (Source: 42096556)\n- \"Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly.\" (Source: 41996987)\n- \"Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation\" (Source: 41969219)\n- \"Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress.\" (Source: 41727136)\n- \"Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences.\" (Source: 41656808)\n- \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\" (Source: 41573891)\n- \"In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly.\" (Source: 41292721)\n- \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery.\" (Source: 41430470)\n- \"We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress.\" (Source: 42343570)\n- \"Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays.\" (Source: 42228326)\n\n\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. 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Do not change a single capital letter, punctuation mark, or space.\n=======================================================\n\nBASED STRICTLY ON THE CONTEXT LITERATURE ABOVE, EVALUATE THIS SPECIFIC PERSPECTIVE/PENTAMATRIX:\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"",
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The loss of nuclear homeostasis of TDP-43 and FUS leads to downstream mis-splicing (notably of STMN2) and disrupted translational fidelity, which collectively drive motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nIn ALS, the pathological landscape is dominated by the mislocalization and aggregation of RNA-binding proteins, most notably TDP-43 and FUS. The dysregulation of these proteins triggers a cascading failure in cellular logic, characterized by \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\" (ID: 42347120). A critical downstream consequence of TDP-43 nuclear loss is the cryptic splicing of essential neuronal genes, specifically *STMN2*. The importance of this target is underscored by the finding that \"The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses\" (ID: 42254864). Furthermore, this process is compounded by translational stress: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing\" (ID: 42343570). As FUS is also integral to this process, \"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery\" (ID: 41430470). Therapeutic interventions are now focusing on restoring these regulatory pathways, with studies confirming that \"The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons\" (ID: 41573891).\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   TDP-43 and FUS pathology can independently disrupt the same key downstream survival targets (e.g., STMN2).\n*   Stress granules were initially thought to be the cause of TDP-43 aggregation, but evidence now suggests they can occur independently in vivo.\n*   Translation inhibition in axons is a localized defect directly exacerbated by FUS mutations.\n*   STMN2 protein levels are highly sensitive to chronic, low-grade translation stress, providing a target for neuroprotection.\n*   The \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis provides a structural mechanism for how TDP-43 transitions from soluble dimers to pathological monomers.\n*   A \"cross-seeding\" barrier exists between TAF15 and FUS, yet partial incorporation occurs during aggregation, suggesting complex co-pathology.\n*   Ribosomal protein RPS29 is a potential quality controller for STMN2 translation.\n*   RNA-based therapeutics (snRNAs/U7) demonstrate that it is possible to correct splicing without necessarily requiring the restoration of the mislocalized protein.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. 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                        "quote": "Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.",
                        "source_id": "42239455"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.",
                        "source_id": "42227825"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.",
                        "source_id": "42207631"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.",
                        "source_id": "42193936"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.",
                        "source_id": "42072681"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
                        "source_id": "41996987"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.",
                        "source_id": "41993496"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.",
                        "source_id": "42394718"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.",
                        "source_id": "42458512"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.",
                        "source_id": "42429860"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.",
                        "source_id": "42459857"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.",
                        "source_id": "42385702"
                    }
                ],
                "suggested_experiments": [
                    "Investigate the specific threshold concentration of cytoplasmic TDP-43 required to trigger the transition from stress granule sequestration to irreversible solid aggregate formation.",
                    "Examine if pharmacological inhibition of SGK1, which regulates microglial phagocytosis, can simultaneously alter the recruitment of FUS into pathological aggregates in motor neurons.",
                    "Determine the efficacy of combined ASO targeting of cryptic exons and pharmacological stabilization of the mevalonate pathway on preserving axonal integrity in hiPSC-derived spinal neurons."
                ],
                "suggested_studies": [
                    "A longitudinal clinical study comparing the anticholinergic burden of ALS patients with their rate of STMN2 protein decline measured in peripheral biofluids.",
                    "Comprehensive comparative study of the inflammatory cytokine profiles (IL-6, IL-18) in male versus female ALS patients across multiple ethnic cohorts.",
                    "Functional screening of small molecules that modulate the nuclear export of TDP-43 to validate therapeutic rescue of nuclear homeostasis."
                ],
                "swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates": {
                    "Discovered_Hypothesis": "Sorbic acid-mediated induction of stress granules and translation repression could be used as a probe to identify neurons with lower thresholds for STMN2 depletion.",
                    "Literature_A": "Sorbic acid induces translational repression and eIF2a phosphorylation (Source: 42394718)",
                    "Literature_C": "STMN2 depletion is a hallmark of ALS/TDP-43 proteinopathy (Source: 42343570)",
                    "The_Intersecting_Bridge": "Stress granule (SG) assembly and translational repression",
                    "Biological_Rationale": "Since STMN2 is highly sensitive to translational repression within stress granules (SG), exogenous SG induction using metabolic stressors like sorbic acid could reveal inherent vulnerability of specific motor neuron subtypes to proteinopathy."
                },
                "contradictions_between_evidences": "There is a minor ambiguity regarding the role of HDAC6: some evidence suggests it is neuroprotective by facilitating autophagic clearance (via aggresomes), while other evidence suggests its inhibition is therapeutic for reducing aggregation (ID: 42261159).",
                "repurposed_solutions": "The use of Dehydrocostus lactone (DHE) as an astrocyte-targeting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent (ID: 42458512) and the potential for repurposing antidiabetic drugs like metformin (ID: 42394935) to address the metabolic-neurological interface in ALS.",
                "QuoteValidation": [
                    {
                        "quote": "Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).",
                        "source_id": "42418847",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.",
                        "source_id": "42418280",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.",
                        "source_id": "42399370",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.",
                        "source_id": "42397263",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.",
                        "source_id": "42367958",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.",
                        "source_id": "42343570",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.",
                        "source_id": "42295787",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.",
                        "source_id": "42262924",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.",
                        "source_id": "42239455",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.",
                        "source_id": "42227825",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42227825\nTitle: Site-Specific Raman Probes Reveal Droplet Aging and Residue-Level Fibril Polymorphism in TDP-43CTD.\nAbstract: The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation. Understanding how TDP-43CTD droplets convert into amyloid aggregates, a process implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, requires methodology capable of site-specific structural characterization with spatial resolution. Here, we used confocal Raman spectroscopy in conjunction with an alkyne-modified amino acid (4-ethynyl-l-phenylalanine, FCC) to probe aging in individual TDP-43CTD droplets at seven aromatic sites. While nascent droplets are composed of disordered proteins, \u03b2-sheet conformers develop in aged droplets and amyloid aggregates. All three states are spectrally distinct via the alkyne stretching band, with sensitivity that varies depending on the aromatic site probed. C-terminal sites (Y374FCC, W385FCC, and F397FCC) are highly sensitive amyloid probes, revealing multiple polymorphs at the single-residue level that are not resolvable by global secondary structure or morphological characterization alone. Strikingly, while W334FCC abolishes \u03b2-sheet formation in droplets, de novo aggregation still occurs, demonstrating that droplet aging is not required for amyloid formation. Given its broad applicability to other proteins and compatibility with cellular imaging, this work establishes a generalizable approach for investigating conformational changes underlying LLPS and amyloid formation in cellulo."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.",
                        "source_id": "42207631",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42207631\nTitle: RNA-binding protein diversity and NLS arginines regulate FUS mixing in mRNA-rich compartments.\nAbstract: Despite being prone to condensation, many RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) do not form large condensates in cells. This issue is still widely researched, particularly because aggregation of RBPs, such as FUS, is the hallmark of some neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation. Here, we explored the role of RBP diversity in mRNA-rich condensates. While FUS and its partners form distinct compartments when probed one by one, increasing RBP diversity buffers FUS spatial segregation. In addition, we found that frequently mutated arginine residues in the nuclear localization signal (NLS) at the C-terminal end promote FUS mixing with multiple RBPs. Therefore, we anticipate that pathological NLS mutations in FUS not only alter its active nuclear import but also regulate FUS interactions with its partners in mRNA-rich compartments with putative consequences for the onset and progression of FUS-related neurodegenerative diseases."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.",
                        "source_id": "42193936",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42193936\nTitle: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances and Future Directions.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease), represent a growing global health burden characterized by progressive neuronal loss and functional decline. Despite decades of intensive research, effective disease-modifying therapies remain limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This review highlights recent advances in the understanding of disease etiology and emerging treatment approaches, with a particular focus on modalities with translational potential. We discussed novel disease-modifying interventions, including gene and cell therapies, RNA-targeting strategies, and immunotherapies aimed at clearing misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, tau, and \u03b1-synuclein. In parallel, we examined the evolving recognition of neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as actionable therapeutic targets, alongside progress in precision medicine and biomarker-guided approaches that enable early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Additionally, we summarized developments in repurposed pharmacological agents, neuroprotective compounds, and lifestyle interventions, emphasizing the importance of integrative, multimodal strategies. Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting. Finally, we addressed key challenges and future directions, including translating preclinical efficacy into clinical success, optimizing CNS-targeted delivery systems, and navigating ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and stem cell therapies."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.",
                        "source_id": "42072681",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42072681\nTitle: Condensate State as Determinant of Amyloid Pathology in Neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases arise when normally functional aggregation-prone proteins transition into stable cross-\u03b2 amyloid fibrils. Although these fibrils share a conserved architecture, the pathways that lead to fibrillation vary across proteins and cellular environments. Liquid-liquid phase separation is now recognized as a central organizer of intracellular biochemistry that modulates protein aggregation. Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions. However, condensates can transform and age into gel-like states that can favor the emergence of \u03b2-rich oligomers and solid-state fibrils. Across six disease-linked proteins that include Tau, \u03b1-synuclein, amyloid-\u03b2, TDP-43, FUS, and hnRNPA1, we compare how sequence-encoded interaction motifs, cellular cofactors, and interfacial microenvironments shape the balance between physiological condensates and pathological amyloids. Here, we highlight the unifying drivers of aggregation and intervention points that preserve native function while limiting toxic amyloid formation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
                        "source_id": "41996987",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.",
                        "source_id": "41993496",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41993496\nTitle: Nuclear export modulates TDP-43 phase transition and cytoplasmic aggregation.\nAbstract: RNA-binding protein TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) can form liquid-like, nuclear assemblies whose phase behavior may influence its aggregation propensity and neurotoxic activity. The mechanism(s) that modulates the transition of TDP-43 from a liquid to solid phase is poorly defined. Here we combine chemical and genome-wide genetic screenings to identify cellular factors that modulate the phase behavior of an RNA-binding defective TDP-43 mutant that mimics an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated variant. Our screens uncover multiple cellular processes including RNA splicing, protein translation, proteostasis imbalance and nuclear export as TDP-43 phase regulators. Importantly, TDP-43 phase transition can be dynamically recapitulated in vitro in a semi-permeabilized cell system, which reveals that the inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation. We validated this mechanism in a brain organoid model bearing an ALS-associated mutation, showing that nuclear export deficiency can limit pathogenic phospho-TDP-43 accumulation. These findings establish nuclear export as a key regulator of TDP-43 phase transitions and define a mechanistic framework that links altered nuclear transport and phase dynamics to TDP-43 aggregation potential."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.",
                        "source_id": "42394718",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42394718\nTitle: Fungistatic effect of sorbic acid on yeast cells via translational repression involving eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and formation of Ded1- and eIF2B-granules.\nAbstract: Sorbic acid is a lipophilic weak acid with fungistatic activity, and it has been widely used as a food preservative, along with its potassium and calcium salts. Although the fungistatic effect of sorbic acid is thought to be primarily due to acidification within fungal cells, the detailed fungistatic mechanism remains unclear. We investigated the effects of sorbic acid on yeast translation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. At sublethal concentrations (2-4 mM), sorbic acid quickly repressed translation. Conversely, removal of sorbic acid restored translation activity, indicating that the sorbic acid-induced translational repression is reversible. Pronounced translational repression induced by various stress conditions or nutrient starvation is often accompanied by eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation, eIF2B-body and stress granule (SG) formation, and the sequestration of Ded1 (which plays a role in translation initiation as a DEAD-box RNA helicase) into SGs. We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs. In contrast, sorbic acid stress induced the formation of not eIF2B bodies but eIF2B granules, which colocalized with SGs. These results suggest that the functional arrest of translation-related factors, including eIF2 \u03b1 , eIF2B, and Ded1, correlates strongly with the translational repression in the presence of sorbic acid. Notably, Gcn2 deficiency delayed translational repression and SG formation, and significantly suppressed eIF2B granule formation, suggesting the involvement of Gcn2 in these stress responses during sorbic acid stress. Our findings provide new insights into the physiological effects of sorbic acid on yeast cells, specifically regarding the regulation of translation-related factors."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.",
                        "source_id": "42458512",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42458512\nTitle: Targeting astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity induced by ALS/FTD-associated RNA binding proteins.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by reactive astrocytes that contribute to neuronal injury through TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)-or fused in sarcoma (FUS)-driven neuroinflammatory signaling. Dehydrocostus lactone (DHE), a blood-brain barrier-permeable sesquiterpene lactone with established anti-inflammatory activity, represents a promising but unexplored therapeutic candidate for ALS/FTD. The therapeutic effects of DHE were evaluated in primary mouse and human astrocytes expressing ALS/FTD-associated RNA-binding protein pathology, ALS patient-derived fibroblasts, and primary cortical neurons exposed to astrocyte-conditioned medium. Drosophila models expressing mutant FUS or TDP-43 in glial cells were used to assess locomotor performance and survival. Molecular analyses examined nuclear factor kappa B (NF-\u03baB) signaling, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-dependent antioxidant responses, protein aggregation, mitochondrial function, and inflammatory mediator production. Plasma concentrations of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were measured in patients with sporadic ALS. DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy. DHE attenuated astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity and improved neuronal mitochondrial function in conditioned-medium assays. In addition, DHE reduced pathological FUS accumulation in FUS P525L-expressing astrocytes and in stress-challenged patient-derived fibroblasts. In Drosophila models, DHE significantly improved locomotor function and extended survival. Translationally, the chemokines CXCL10, CCL3, and CCL19 were elevated in plasma from patients with ALS, were induced by FUS or TDP-43 pathology in astrocytes, and were suppressed by DHE treatment, supporting the clinical relevance of the inflammatory pathways targeted by DHE. DHE mitigates astrocyte-driven neurotoxicity associated with ALS/FTD-related RNA-binding protein pathology by suppressing inflammatory signaling and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms. The consistent therapeutic effects observed across mouse and human cellular models, patient-derived samples, and in vivo Drosophila models support further investigation of DHE as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS/FTD and highlight astrocyte-mediated signaling pathways as actionable targets in neurodegenerative disease."
                    },
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                        "quote": "Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.",
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                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42429860\nTitle: Human iPSC-Derived Spinal Neurons Carrying the ALS FUS (P525L) Mutation Exhibit Lower Response to Inhibitory Neurotransmitters.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by motoneurons degeneration. Functional studies have linked ALS to hyperexcitability and excitotoxicity, but the cause of the disease is unknown, though familial ALS cases are linked to pathogenic variants in several genes, including SOD1, TARDBP and FUS. Here we focused on the effect of the severe FUS (P525L) mutation on the functional properties of human spinal neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). This mutation delayed functional maturation, as revealed by the observation that mutated neurons showed alterations of membrane potential, reduced spontaneous synaptic activity, and altered action potentials at early differentiation stages. FUS (P525L) mutation was associated with a significant alteration of inhibitory signalling transmission: mutated neurons showed a significantly lower current response to GABA and glycine compared to control isogenic WT neurons of the same age. Also, glutamatergic currents exhibited a different temporal evolution in control and mutated neurons, but at a lower extent in comparison to inhibitory neurotransmitters. The decrease in the glycine-evoked currents was confirmed by the reduction of the expression of the \u03b11 subunit of glycine receptor, measured by immunofluorescence assay. Similar functional alterations were measured in spinal neurons differentiated form a second hiPSC line, confirming the causative role of the FUS (P525L) mutation. Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.",
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                        "status": "PASS",
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                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42459857\nTitle: Experimental evidence of electroacupuncture in ALS mouse models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to elucidate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms by synthesizing preclinical evidence. According to the PICOS principle, relevant studies were searched in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and CNKI. Search terms and strategies were determined based on MeSH terms. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the SYRCLE's Risk of Bias tool and the CAMARADES checklist. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 and Rstudio software. Seventeen studies involving 372 animals were included. The quality scores of the included studies ranged from 5 to 8, with an average score of 7. The meta-analysis of the primary outcome, the rotarod test score, showed a significant improvement in the EA group compared to the control group [SMD\u202f=\u202f3.31, 95% CI (2.05, 4.57), Z\u202f=\u202f5.151, p\u202f<\u202f0.001], indicating that EA can enhance motor function in ALS mice. Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis. Consequently, it slowed disease progression, improved motor performance, prolonged survival time, and effectively protected motor neurons at the histopathological level (p\u202f<\u202f0.05). These findings underscore the potential of EA as a promising multimodal therapeutic strategy for ALS. For the heterogeneity observed in the rotarod test, sensitivity analysis, subgroup analysis, and meta-regression did not identify its source. However, potential publication bias was detected, which might contribute to the heterogeneity. The heterogeneity for other outcome measures might originate from differences in stimulation parameters (e.g., waveform), acupoint selection, or treatment duration. This meta-analysis demonstrates that EA confers significant neuroprotective benefits in preclinical ALS models, primarily through multi-target modulation of key pathological processes such as neuroinflammation, aberrant cell death signaling, and RNA metabolism. These preclinical findings underscore the potential of electroacupuncture as a complementary neuroprotective strategy and warrant further investigation in rigorous clinical trials. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251229183."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.",
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                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42385702\nTitle: Recurrent patterns of TOP1-mediated neuronal genomic damage shared by major neurodegenerative disorders.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) represent two major categories of neurodegenerative disorders-TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and tau proteinopathies-for which the mechanisms driving neuronal death remain unclear. Single-cell whole-genome sequencing of 469 neurons from C9ORF72 ALS, C9ORF72 FTD, AD, and control brains revealed increased somatic single-nucleotide variants (sSNVs) and insertions/deletions (sIndels) in all three diseases. Mutational signature analysis identified a disease-associated sSNV signature consistent with oxidative damage and an sIndel process affecting 22% of ALS, 76% of FTD, and 61% of AD neurons-but only 2% of control neurons-resembling signature ID4, previously linked to topoisomerase 1 (TOP1)-mediated mutagenesis. Rapid approach to DNA adduct recovery (RADAR) assays confirmed increased TOP1-DNA covalent complexes, and duplex sequencing confirmed the increased sIndels and identified single-strand events as likely precursor lesions. TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration."
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            "displayText": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although \"Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes\" is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"\n(Evaluation of the mechanistic convergence and pathological interplay of these entities in ALS).\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe interplay between RNA-binding proteins (TDP-43 and FUS), translational regulation, and stress granules (SGs) constitutes a core mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. STMN2 (Stathmin-2) depletion, driven by both TDP-43-dependent splicing and TDP-43-independent stress granule translation repression, serves as a central indicator of neuronal dysfunction.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nIn ALS, the pathological landscape is defined by the mislocalization and aggregation of RNA-binding proteins. \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\" These proteins, particularly TDP-43 and FUS, are central to this process. \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\" \n\nA critical downstream effect of this pathology is the loss of STMN2, essential for axonal maintenance. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" STMN2 levels are uniquely vulnerable: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\" This confirms that translational inhibition via stress granules provides an additional, independent layer of toxicity. Therapeutic efforts, such as those targeting the conserved region of TDP-43, emphasize that \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\"\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   STMN2 depletion occurs through two parallel pathways: TDP-43-mediated splicing loss and direct translational repression in stress granules.\n*   HSP70 and DNAJB1 act as critical chaperone components within stress granules, where \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\"\n*   RNA G-quadruplexes serve as tunable switches for FUS phase separation, demonstrating that RNA structure itself dictates the transition to toxicity.\n*   The C-terminal domain of TDP-43 is identified as the primary driver of both liquid-liquid phase separation and pathological amyloid conversion.\n*   Nuclear export modulation can effectively mitigate the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates, representing a viable, underutilized target.\n*   ALS patients exhibit a sex-dependent neuroinflammatory profile, with male patients showing higher GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 levels.\n*   Sorbic acid, a food preservative, induces translational repression in yeast models through eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and stress granule formation, mirroring stress responses in human neurons.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42418847 - Application: Core definition of neurodegenerative proteins as LLPS-capable. - \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\"\n2. ID: 42418280 - Application: Identified TDP-43 and FUS as the major hotspots for LLPS-driven aggregation. - \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\"\n3. ID: 42399370 - Application: Mechanism of neuroprotection through CR targeting. - \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\"\n4. ID: 42397263 - Application: Methodology for visualizing TDP-43 pathology. - \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\"\n5. ID: 42367958 - Application: Impact of protease variants on phase behavior. - \"The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.\"\n6. ID: 42343570 - Application: Mechanistic divergence of STMN2 depletion. - \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\"\n7. ID: 42295787 - Application: Conditions promoting irreversible aggregation. - \"the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.\"\n8. ID: 42262924 - Application: Chaperone involvement in stress granule disassembly. - \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\"\n9. ID: 42239455 - Application: Circadian regulation of proteins in stress. - \"Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.\"\n10. ID: 42227825 - Application: C-terminal domain role in aggregation. - \"The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.\"\n11. ID: 42207631 - Application: RBP diversity and phase behavior. - \"Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.\"\n12. ID: 42193936 - Application: Convergent mechanisms across ALS and AD. - \"Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.\"\n13. ID: 42072681 - Application: Physiological role of condensates. - \"Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.\"\n14. ID: 41996987 - Application: Interplay of splicing defects and aggregation. - \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\"\n15. ID: 41993496 - Application: Nuclear export as a regulator. - \"inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.\"\n16. ID: 42394718 - Application: Sorbic acid induced translational repression. - \"We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.\"\n17. ID: 42458512 - Application: Astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity. - \"DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.\"\n18. ID: 42429860 - Application: Functional alteration in FUS models. - \"Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.\"\n19. ID: 42459857 - Application: Electroacupuncture efficacy. - \"Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.\"\n20. ID: 42385702 - Application: TOP1-mediated damage. - \"TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42397263 - APA: Chen H, Wang H, Lu YN, Chen P, Zheng Z et al. (2026). Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.. eLife. ID: 42397263.\n[2]. ID: 42343570 - APA: Ellis BCS, Avila AS, Huang WP, John SJ, Bonsall S et al. (2026). STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Brain : a journal of neurology. ID: 42343570.\n[5]. ID: 42262924 - APA: Mastromarco GJ, Earnshaw R, Moore G, Xu XYS, Sadek NH et al. (2026). Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.. Cell reports. ID: 42262924.\n[10]. 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Fungistatic effect of sorbic acid on yeast cells via translational repression involving eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and formation of Ded1- and eIF2B-granules.. Microbial cell (Graz, Austria). ID: 42394718.\n[32]. ID: 42458512 - APA: Jo M, Kim S, Woo J, Park JS, Kim SH et al. (2026). Targeting astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity induced by ALS/FTD-associated RNA binding proteins.. Cell communication and signaling : CCS. ID: 42458512.\n[33]. ID: 42429860 - APA: D'Andrea T, Benedetti MC, Mochi M, De Turris V, Rosa A et al. (2026). Human iPSC-Derived Spinal Neurons Carrying the ALS FUS (P525L) Mutation Exhibit Lower Response to Inhibitory Neurotransmitters.. Cellular and molecular neurobiology. ID: 42429860.\n[34]. ID: 42459857 - APA: Hu M, You L, Zhang X, Xuan Z, Ma S et al. (2026). Experimental evidence of electroacupuncture in ALS mouse models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Frontiers in neurology. ID: 42459857.\n[35]. 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            "prompt": "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST wrap your internal reasoning in ... tags at the very beginning of your response.\n\n=======================================================\nCONTEXT LITERATURE (STATIC CACHE):\nID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics.\n\nID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders.\n\nID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates.\n\nID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.\n\nID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems.\n\nID: 42363764\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplexes function as a tunable switch of FUS phase separation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to support essential cellular functions, but aberrant phase transitions promote toxic aggregation in neurodegenerative disease. Short RNA oligonucleotides can reverse this behavior, yet the structural determinants that govern RNA activity remain poorly defined. Here, we identify RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) as tunable structural motifs that potently modulate FUS LLPS. rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly, whereas chemical modifications that stabilize rG4 enhance inhibitory function and render these activities resilient to ionic perturbation. Although short rG4s interact with both soluble and condensed FUS, they preferentially engage the soluble pool, likely shifting the equilibrium toward dispersion. Leveraging these mechanistic insights, we developed a bioinformatic pipeline that uncovered more rG4 inhibitors that robustly reverse FUS LLPS and aggregation. Our findings establish rG4s as chemically programmable regulators of protein phase behavior and provide a blueprint for engineering RNA-based therapeutics that dissolve pathogenic FUS assemblies. More broadly, this work directly links RNA secondary structure to distinct functional outcomes in phase behavior, establishing a structure-function paradigm for RNA control of condensates, demonstrating implications in both fundamental biology and therapeutic development.\n\nID: 42359165\nTitle: Therapeutic frontiers in ALS: iPSC-based drug discovery, cell therapy, and gene therapy-Advances through 2026.\nAbstract: Three converging therapeutic paradigms-iPSC-based drug discovery, cell transplantation, and gene therapy-have substantially expanded the therapeutic pipeline for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) between 2020 and 2026. The FDA's accelerated approval of tofersen (Qalsody) in April 2023 marked the first treatment targeting a genetic cause of ALS. iPSC-derived drug candidates, including ropinirole and bosutinib, have completed early-phase clinical trials led by Japanese institutions. Cell therapies targeting neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells are being actively explored as immunomodulatory strategies, although efficacy remains to be established in adequately powered trials. Next-generation gene-silencing approaches-including RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics and AAV-delivered microRNA-entered first-in-human trials in 2024-2025. The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS, which constitutes approximately 90% of all cases, with company-reported interim data suggesting target engagement in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ANQUR trial (QRL-201). This review synthesizes the latest evidence across all three therapeutic domains, with attention to the hierarchy of evidence, regulatory milestones, and the pioneering contributions of Japanese research groups.\n\nID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed.\n\nID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology.\n\nID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation.\n\nID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis.\n\nID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample.\n\nID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies.\n\nID: 42239172\nTitle: The retroelement-derived human protein PEG10 is a regulator of mRNA splicing in neurons.\nAbstract: Retroelements, including retrotransposons, endogenous retroviruses, and their fragments, as well as rare co-opted or domesticated retroelements, can contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and aging through modulation of gene expression and induction of neuroinflammation. Paternally Expressed Gene 10 (PEG10) is a retroelement-derived human gene that has recently been identified as a putative driver of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Angelman's Syndrome. PEG10 has been reported to bind nucleic acid and undergoes a complex self-processing pathway that results in gene expression changes when the protein accumulates in cells. Here, we report that PEG10 has selectivity for binding U/G-rich RNAs and influences widespread gene expression changes. PEG10 overexpression mimics the loss of TDP-43 in broad changes to gene expression, including dysregulation of mRNA splicing pathways. Specific changes to mRNA splicing were largely unique between TDP-43 knockdown and PEG10 overexpression, as classic TDP-43 targets including STMN2 were not altered by PEG10. Instead, we identified a unique role for PEG10 in regulating splicing of neuregulin 3 (NRG3), a ligand for the neuronal receptor ERBB4. In SH-SY5Y cells and in human neurons overexpressing PEG10, NRG3 protein levels were decreased along cellular processes, suggesting that these cells are less competent at signaling through the NRG3/ERBB4 axis. Using human patient data, we observed similar changes to NRG3 splicing in UBQLN2-mediated ALS, where PEG10 is accumulated, as well as in some cases of sporadic ALS. In conclusion, the retroelement-derived gene PEG10 plays an unexpected role in regulating splicing of neuronal transcripts, which mimics some of the transcript changes observed in human ALS patient samples. Ultimately, this work has implications for the study of PEG10, and mRNA splicing in neurological diseases associated with elevated PEG10 abundance.\n\nID: 42237658\nTitle: Neuroprotective Effects of RNS60 in TDP-43 Pathology-Associated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is broadly observed in the cerebral cortex of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RNS60, an experimental treatment for acute ischemic stroke and ALS, enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis and function in other preclinical models. We investigated whether RNS60 improved mitochondrial stability and upper motor neuron (UMN) health in a TDP-43 mouse model of ALS. prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP mice, in which UMNs express green fluorescent protein (eGFP), and WT-UeGFP mice were treated with RNS60 or placebo intraperitoneally every other day from post-natal day (P) 30 until P90. Astrogliosis and microgliosis in brain and spinal cord were quantified by immunocytochemistry. Mitochondrial ultrastructure was studied via electron microscopy, and mitochondrial function was assessed using flow cytometry. Neuromuscular junction (NMJ) integrity was assessed in gastrocnemius, tibialis, and diaphragm muscles. RNS60 treatment reduced defective mitochondria in UMNs (prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 53.2%\u2009\u00b1\u20090.71%; prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009RNS60: 19.6%\u2009\u00b1\u20091.4%, p\u2009=\u20090.0001) and spinal motor neurons (prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 70.1%\u2009\u00b1\u20090.4.48%; prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009RNS60: 33.5%\u2009\u00b1\u20094.43%, p\u2009=\u20090.001). It increased mitochondrial membrane polarization (prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 7184\u2009\u00b1\u20091689 mean intensity; prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP+RNS60: 22120\u2009\u00b1\u20094818 mean intensity, p\u2009=\u20090.032), reduced the extent of astrogliosis and microgliosis in motor cortex and spinal cord, protected UMNs compared to placebo, and enhanced the proportion of intact NMJs in leg and diaphragm muscles (prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 29.6%\u2009\u00b1\u20093.6%; prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP\u2009+\u2009RNS60: 64.3%\u2009\u00b1\u20094.4%, p\u2009=\u20090.0002). These results suggest that RNS60 treatment promotes motor neuron health in ALS by protecting mitochondrial structure and function, preserving NMJ integrity, and reducing gliosis.\n\nID: 42234776\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report previously unidentified TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7, and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we showed that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and down-regulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occurred selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restored neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescued the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.\n\nID: 42227825\nTitle: Site-Specific Raman Probes Reveal Droplet Aging and Residue-Level Fibril Polymorphism in TDP-43CTD.\nAbstract: The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation. Understanding how TDP-43CTD droplets convert into amyloid aggregates, a process implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, requires methodology capable of site-specific structural characterization with spatial resolution. Here, we used confocal Raman spectroscopy in conjunction with an alkyne-modified amino acid (4-ethynyl-l-phenylalanine, FCC) to probe aging in individual TDP-43CTD droplets at seven aromatic sites. While nascent droplets are composed of disordered proteins, \u03b2-sheet conformers develop in aged droplets and amyloid aggregates. All three states are spectrally distinct via the alkyne stretching band, with sensitivity that varies depending on the aromatic site probed. C-terminal sites (Y374FCC, W385FCC, and F397FCC) are highly sensitive amyloid probes, revealing multiple polymorphs at the single-residue level that are not resolvable by global secondary structure or morphological characterization alone. Strikingly, while W334FCC abolishes \u03b2-sheet formation in droplets, de novo aggregation still occurs, demonstrating that droplet aging is not required for amyloid formation. Given its broad applicability to other proteins and compatibility with cellular imaging, this work establishes a generalizable approach for investigating conformational changes underlying LLPS and amyloid formation in cellulo.\n\nID: 42169406\nTitle: Charge characteristics of fluorescent proteins modulate FUS LCD condensation.\nAbstract: Fluorescent proteins (FPs) have revolutionized cell imaging by visualizing protein localizations in the cellular native environment and in real time. Recently, FPs have been widely used for investigating protein liquid-liquid phase separation. Nevertheless, given that small charged biomolecules are a main driver in protein condensation, the charge state of FPs would affect protein condensation in cells. Many current studies have overlooked that the electrostatic properties of FPs can perturb delicate intermolecular interactions. In this study, we systematically evaluated the influence of FP net charge on in vivo protein condensation using the low-complexity domain (LCD) of the intrinsically disordered protein Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) as a model system. FUS LCD was fused to FPs exhibiting a wide range of net charges at physiological pH and expressed in Escherichia coli. Fluorescence imaging and molecular dynamics simulation revealed distinct condensation patterns that correlated with FP charge. The results demonstrated that FP net charge can affect protein condensation. We suggest that careful selection of FPs based on their electrostatic properties is necessary to achieve both the accuracy and reproducibility of biological experiments, ultimately leading to more reliable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying protein condensation.\n\nID: 42074305\nTitle: Amyloid-\u03b2, Tau Protein, \u03b1-Synuclein, TDP-43, and FUS in Mixed Pathology: And Intrinsic Disorder to Rule Them All.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease (PD), Lewy Body Disease (LBD), and related dementias, represent a global health challenge, particularly in aging populations. The simultaneous occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases in an aging population suggests a potential link between causative proteins. Such neurodegenerative proteins, including amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), \u03c4-protein (tau), \u03b1-synuclein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), and Fused in Sarcoma (FUS), share key characteristics of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), which can explain promiscuous physical interactions, cross-seeding, co-occurrence, pathological synergy, and shared upstream and downstream mechanisms. This review synthesizes current evidence on (1) shared biophysical features of neurodegeneration-associated proteins, (2) mechanisms driving mixed neuropathology, (3) therapeutic implications of disorder-driven interactions, and (4) key unresolved questions shaping future research. By framing neurodegeneration as a network of interacting, disorder-driven proteinopathies rather than isolated entities, this perspective highlights the need for integrative, systems-level approaches to better understand disease heterogeneity and to identify novel targets for intervention.\n\nID: 42072681\nTitle: Condensate State as Determinant of Amyloid Pathology in Neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases arise when normally functional aggregation-prone proteins transition into stable cross-\u03b2 amyloid fibrils. Although these fibrils share a conserved architecture, the pathways that lead to fibrillation vary across proteins and cellular environments. Liquid-liquid phase separation is now recognized as a central organizer of intracellular biochemistry that modulates protein aggregation. Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions. However, condensates can transform and age into gel-like states that can favor the emergence of \u03b2-rich oligomers and solid-state fibrils. Across six disease-linked proteins that include Tau, \u03b1-synuclein, amyloid-\u03b2, TDP-43, FUS, and hnRNPA1, we compare how sequence-encoded interaction motifs, cellular cofactors, and interfacial microenvironments shape the balance between physiological condensates and pathological amyloids. Here, we highlight the unifying drivers of aggregation and intervention points that preserve native function while limiting toxic amyloid formation.\n\nID: 42068244\nTitle: Exploring the role of phase separation in TDP-43 pathogenesis with ArtiTDP43.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is a nuclear RNA-binding protein implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and FTLD, where it becomes mislocalized to the cytoplasm and forms pathological aggregates. These aggregates are thought to arise through liquid-liquid phase separation, a process by which proteins form dynamic, membrane-less condensates that can mature into solid structures. To better understand this process, the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates resembling disease pathology. These transitions are reversible at early stages but become irreversible as aggregates solidify. The study by Combe et\u00a0al. demonstrates that increasing cytoplasmic TDP-43 concentration drives a liquid-to-solid transition, while oxidative stress accelerates this process and promotes pathological features such as phosphorylation and p62 recruitment. Importantly, formation of cytoplasmic aggregates leads to depletion of nuclear TDP-43 and increased cell death, indicating toxicity. Overall, the findings establish a mechanistic link between phase separation, aggregation, and cytotoxicity in TDP-43 proteinopathies. ArtiTDP43 provides a powerful tool to study early disease mechanisms and explore therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing pathological aggregation or maintaining normal TDP-43 dynamics.\n\nID: 42051315\nTitle: Statins and genetic inhibition of the mevalonate pathway activate an ATF3-STMN2 regenerative program.\nAbstract: Loss of neuronal regenerative capacity is a common feature of neurodegenerative disease and axonal injury, yet the transcriptional programs governing this state remain poorly defined. Stathmin-2 (STMN2), a tubulin-binding protein essential for axon maintenance and repair, is profoundly depleted following loss of nuclear TDP-43 in neurodegenerative disease. Here, we identify statins as potent inducers of STMN2 expression. Pharmacological and genetic suppression of the mevalonate pathway, and subsequent prevention of protein geranylgeranylation, restored STMN2 levels in TDP-43 deficient cells and promoted neurite growth. STMN2 induction was abrogated when using a statin analogue unable to interact with HMG-CoA reductase, and through co-administration of mevalonate or geranylgeranyl diphosphate substrates. RNA-seq revealed that statins induce a coordinated pro-regenerative transcriptional response, including activation of the AP-1 transcription factor complex gene, ATF3. Loss of ATF3 attenuated STMN2 induction in vitro, and diminished injury-induced Stmn2 upregulation in spinal motor neurons in vivo. These results demonstrate statins as modulators of ATF3 and STMN2 expression and highlight their therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival.\n\nID: 41995916\nTitle: Correction: Key Modulators of the Stress Granule Response TIA1, TDP-43, and G3BP1 Are Altered by Polyglutamine-Expanded ATXN7.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 41993496\nTitle: Nuclear export modulates TDP-43 phase transition and cytoplasmic aggregation.\nAbstract: RNA-binding protein TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) can form liquid-like, nuclear assemblies whose phase behavior may influence its aggregation propensity and neurotoxic activity. The mechanism(s) that modulates the transition of TDP-43 from a liquid to solid phase is poorly defined. Here we combine chemical and genome-wide genetic screenings to identify cellular factors that modulate the phase behavior of an RNA-binding defective TDP-43 mutant that mimics an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated variant. Our screens uncover multiple cellular processes including RNA splicing, protein translation, proteostasis imbalance and nuclear export as TDP-43 phase regulators. Importantly, TDP-43 phase transition can be dynamically recapitulated in vitro in a semi-permeabilized cell system, which reveals that the inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation. We validated this mechanism in a brain organoid model bearing an ALS-associated mutation, showing that nuclear export deficiency can limit pathogenic phospho-TDP-43 accumulation. These findings establish nuclear export as a key regulator of TDP-43 phase transitions and define a mechanistic framework that links altered nuclear transport and phase dynamics to TDP-43 aggregation potential.\n\nID: 41965924\nTitle: Origin of the ionic-strength dependent reentrant behavior in the liquid-liquid phase separation of uncharged intrinsically disordered proteins.\nAbstract: The effect of salt on coacervation of synthetic or biological polyelectrolytes and polyampholytes is well-studied. However, recent experiments showed that largely uncharged IDPs (like FUS) also undergo LLPS at physiological salt concentrations such as [Cion]~0.15\u2009M, dissolve at higher salt concentration, and again phase separate at even higher salt concentrations such as [Cion]~3\u2009M. Here we use analytical theory and explicit solvent coarse-grained simulations to reveal the mechanism of these transitions, which is significantly different than that of highly charged IDPs with net charge neutrality. At low [Cion], the ionic solution acts as a highly correlated medium conferring long-range effective attractive interactions between spatially distant monomers. In this regime, the ion concentration inside the condensate is higher than in the bulk solution. As [Cion] increases, the correlation length in the ionic plasma decreases, and the condensate dissolves. Second LLPS at high [Cion] is due to the entropy-driven crowding, and the ion concentration inside the condensate is lower than in the bulk. Our study unravels a general physical mechanism of salt-dependent reentrant behavior in LLPS in uncharged IDPs.\n\nID: 41964251\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplex-protein interactions: from nuclear RNA processing to cytoplasmic stress response and neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) are stable secondary structures formed by non-canonical Hoogsteen base-pairing of guanine-rich sequences in precursor and mature messenger and non-coding RNAs. We review evidence that rG4s exist in two functionally distinct worlds. In the nucleus, rG4s fold co-transcriptionally to regulate gene expression and RNA processing and organizing membraneless organelles through liquid-liquid phase separation. Splicing regulation by rG4s is restricted to vertebrates and co-evolved with transcriptome complexity. In the cytoplasm, rG4s are actively maintained in an unfolded state by dedicated helicases and RNA-binding proteins, but fold upon stress to nucleate stress granules, that sequester mRNAs and sustain cell survival. When compartmentalization of rG4-protein interactions fails, cells lose both nuclear RNA processing control and cytoplasmic translational regulation and proper stress response. The same biophysical properties that make rG4s effective scaffolds for reversible phase separation in RNA processing, proteostasis, and acute stress become liabilities under chronic conditions: in ageing neurons, failure of rG4-protein homoeostasis transforms protective condensates into irreversible aggregates associated with \u03b1-synuclein, tau, TDP-43, and FUS pathology. We discuss the implications of a dynamic equilibrium of folded and unfolded rG4s in health and disease, with particular focus on their emerging roles in neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 41952326\nTitle: Biochemical and Immunohistochemical Associations of TDP-43 and Cryptic RNA With Hippocampal and Amygdala Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Immunohistochemically (IHC) measured transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) inclusions are observed in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and are associated with medial temporal lobe atrophy. Accumulation of cryptic exons occurs in AD in response to TDP-43 pathology. We aimed to assess relationships between IHC and biochemically measured insoluble TDP-43 and cryptic exons and assess associations with hippocampal and amygdala volume loss and atrophy rates on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Eighty-one neuropathologically diagnosed AD cases were analyzed. For biochemistry, insoluble TDP-43 was quantified using a Meso-scale discovery (MSD) immunoassay. IHC-TDP burden was quantified with digital histopathology. Cryptic RNAs were assessed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Thirty-eight cases had serial brain MRI. Hippocampal and amygdala volumes were calculated using FreeSurfer. Regression models were used to investigate associations among IHC-TDP-43 status/burden, MSD-TDP status/levels, cryptic RNAs, and hippocampal and amygdala volumes and atrophy rates. IHC-TDP(+) cases exhibited elevated levels of MSD-TDP and cryptic RNAs (KCNQ2, STMN2, and UNC13A) and increased MSD-TDP levels were associated with increased cryptic RNA levels, in the hippocampus and amygdala. IHC-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal and amygdala volumes compared to IHC-TDP(-) cases. MSD-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal volumes and faster amygdala rates of atrophy compared with MSD-TDP(-) cases. Higher KCNQ2 and UNC13A levels were associated with smaller amygdala volumes. MSD-TDP level is a reliable surrogate for IHC-based TDP-43 status. Both TDP-43 and cryptic RNA levels are associated with reduced medial temporal volumes, suggesting cryptic exons may be playing a role in brain volume loss in AD. ANN NEUROL 2026;100:193-205.\n\nID: 41943580\nTitle: DCPS modulates TDP-43-linked neurodegeneration through P-body-mediated RNA decay.\nAbstract: The proteinopathy of the RNA-binding protein TDP-43, characterized by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic inclusion, is a hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Through CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) screening in human neurons, we identified the decapping scavenger enzyme (DCPS) as a novel genetic modifier of TDP-43 loss-of-function (LOF)-mediated neurotoxicity. Our findings reveal that TDP-43 LOF leads to aberrant mRNA degradation via dysregulating the properties and activity of processing bodies (P-bodies). TDP-43 interacts with P-body component proteins, potentially influencing their dynamic equilibrium and assembly into ribonucleoprotein (RNP) granules. Loss of TDP-43 hyperactivates P-bodies, increasing mRNA association and RNA decay. Reducing DCPS restores P-body integrity and RNA turnover, ultimately improving neuronal survival. Overall, this study highlights a novel role of TDP-43 in RNA processing through P-body regulation and identifies DCPS as a potential therapeutic target for TDP-43 proteinopathy-related neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 41917183\nTitle: STING is the scaffold protein for stress granule pre-condensation at the ER.\nAbstract: Stress granules (SGs) are dynamic, membraneless ribonucleoprotein condensates that assemble in response to cellular stress and coordinate diverse cellular stress responses and diseases. Although SG have been reported to associate with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), how ER-localized stress granule assembly is organized and regulated remains unclear. STING (stimulator of interferon genes) is a central innate immune adaptor that has recently been implicated in diverse non-canonical cellular functions, yet its potential link to SG regulation has not been established. Independent of its canonical functions in innate immune signaling, we identified a novel role of STING as a regulator of SG formation. We found that prior to stress stimulation, STING interacts with key SG core components G3BP1 and UBAP2L via its C-terminal domain (CTD) at the ER, forming a pre-condensation complex that facilitates SG maturation in response to stress. Loss of STING reduces SG formation and increases stress-induced cell death, whereas ER-anchored STING CTD is sufficient to reverse them. Mechanistically, STING enhances basal interactions between G3BP1 and UBAP2L, lowering the threshold for SG maturation upon stress. In addition, STING promotes the pathologic effects of TDP-43 mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Our findings implicate STING as an ER-resident regulator of SG dynamics that contributes to neurodegenerative pathology, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target in diseases associated with aberrant SG assembly.\n\nID: 41854301\nTitle: Small heat shock proteins HspB1 and HspB5 differentially alter the condensation and aggregation of the TDP-43 low-complexity domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a nucleic acid-binding protein that regulates processes of mRNA metabolism, during which it undergoes condensation mediated by its C-terminal low-complexity domain (TDP-43LCD). TDP-43 aggregation and condensation are associated with neurodegenerative disease. However, the proteostasis mechanisms that regulate these processes remain elusive. Some evidence has shown that the molecular chaperone small heat shock protein HspB1 binds to and regulates the cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43, indicating that other small heat shock proteins may have similar effects. Here, we demonstrate divergent behaviors for HspB1 and its homolog HspB5 on TDP-43LCD condensation and aggregation. In addition to inhibiting TDP-43LCD aggregation, HspB1 partitions into TDP-43LCD condensates and increases the dynamic exchange of TDP-43LCD within condensates and with the surrounding solution. Phosphorylation-mimicking mutations within HspB1 enhance these effects. HspB5 inhibits TDP-43LCD aggregation more effectively than HspB1 and partitions into TDP-43LCD condensates, where it delays the pathological transition of the condensate to a gel/solid. We identify the N- and C-terminal regions of HspB1 and HspB5 to be crucial for the chaperone effects, and highlight the role of sequence diversity within these regions in defining small heat shock protein function. These findings demonstrate that HspB1 and HspB5 are regulators of TDP-43 phase separation and aggregation and may be potential therapeutic targets in mitigating toxic TDP-43 aggregation in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 41840875\nTitle: Valosin-containing protein counteracts ATP-driven dissolution of FUS condensates through its ATPase activity in vitro.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) forms phase-separated condensates implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although millimolar ATP concentrations paradoxically dissolve FUS condensates through hydrotropic activity, condensates nevertheless persist in cells, suggesting active regulatory mechanisms. Here, using a reconstituted system, we show that the AAA+ATPase valosin-containing protein (VCP) counteracts ATP-driven dissolution of FUS condensates. VCP preserved both wild-type and ALS-linked P525L condensates under high ATP conditions, and this protection required catalytic ATPase activity rather than stable partitioning into condensates. The effect was abolished by the D2-specific inhibitor ML240. Our findings establish direct biochemical evidence that VCP ATPase activity maintains FUS condensates under high ATP conditions, highlighting ATPase-driven enzymatic control of liquid-liquid phase separation as a potential general principle with implications for neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42457779\nTitle: Real-world effectiveness and clinical predictors of response to first-generation TTR silencers in variant ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy.\nAbstract: Transthyretin (TTR) gene-silencing therapies have transformed the management of variant transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN). However, real-world evidence on effectiveness, safety and durability is limited. We conducted a multicenter retrospective study across ten Spanish referral hospitals including 98 genetically confirmed ATTRv-PN amyloidosis patients treated with patisiran (n\u2009=\u200981) or inotersen (n\u2009=\u200917). Patients were classified as total, partial, or non-responders according to clinical evolution and Neuropathy Impairment Score (NIS). Baseline clinical, neurophysiological (CMAP, SNAP, ESC), and biochemical parameters were analyzed. Longitudinal NIS changes, treatment persistence, and safety were assessed. Total responders had higher baseline CMAP amplitudes (p\u2009=\u20090.045), while baseline neurophysiological measures showed modest discriminatory capacity overall, with electrochemical skin conductance providing the strongest signal. Baseline renal function differed across groups (eGFR, p\u2009=\u20090.022), but the direction of this association was not consistent with improved response. Compared with inotersen, patisiran showed a higher total response rate (59.3% vs. 23.5%), slower NIS progression (median\u2009+\u20090.31 vs. +4.00 points/year; p\u2009=\u20090.011), and greater treatment persistence (log-rank p\u2009=\u20090.0005). No discontinuations due to adverse events occurred with patisiran, versus 41.2% with inotersen. ESC showed the highest predictive value (AUC 0.681 overall; 0.783 in the patisiran subgroup), while baseline NIS was less informative. In routine practice, patisiran was associated with more favourable effectiveness and tolerability compared to inotersen. Baseline neurological preservation, particularly motor and small-fiber measures, may help identify patients more likely to benefit from treatment. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution due to the limited sample-size and the observational nature of the study.\n\nID: 42450002\nTitle: Proteasome Dysfunction and Aggregation-Prone Proteins in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the accumulation of misfolded and aggregation-prone proteins, reflecting a failure of proteostasis. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), a major pathway for selective intracellular protein degradation, is essential for maintaining neuronal protein homeostasis. Proteasome dysfunction has been implicated in several major neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease (HD), although its extent and mechanisms vary across disease contexts. In this review, we examine current evidence for proteasome dysfunction in neurodegeneration and discuss how disease-associated proteins impair proteasome function through direct inhibition, defective substrate processing, and sequestration into protein aggregates. We also address the contribution of oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and aging to proteasome dysregulation. Finally, we highlight emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring proteasome function, including pharmacological activation, modulation of proteasome assembly and stability, and targeted protein degradation approaches. Understanding the context-dependent nature of proteasome dysfunction will be important for developing effective proteostasis-based therapies.\n\nID: 42443201\nTitle: Nuclear condensates formed by truncated mutant NEK1s impede ribosomal RNA biogenesis and drive motor dysfunction.\nAbstract: NIMA-related kinase 1 (NEK1), a serine/threonine kinase, is a risk variant for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While the full-length NEK1 is involved in diverse cellular processes, such as DNA damage response and microtubule stability, the pathogenic mechanism of NEK1 nonsense mutations in ALS remains elusive. Here, we demonstrate that three truncated forms of NEK1 derived from ALS-related NEK1 nonsense mutations translocate from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, exhibit nucleolar localization, and simultaneously form liquid-like nucleoplasmic foci. In contrast to the diffuse cytoplasmic distribution of wild-type NEK1, these nuclear-localized truncated mutants are prone to undergo liquid-liquid phase separation both in cells and in vitro. Mechanistically, the truncated NEK1s interact with the nucleolar protein FBL, thereby impairing ribosomal RNA biogenesis and translation. Transgenic flies expressing truncated mutant NEK1s display motor dysfunction and reduced survival length, and a knock-in transgenic mouse model expressing ALS-related NEK1 mutant similarly exhibits motor deficits accompanied by ribosomal RNA dysregulation. These findings suggest that ALS-related NEK1 mutants expressing truncated forms of NEK1 cause cell toxicity by interfering with ribosomal RNA metabolism and reveal a gain-of-function mechanism in ALS pathogenesis involving NEK1.\n\nID: 42427030\nTitle: C9orf72-associated poly-GR in skeletal muscle leads to neuromuscular junction deficits and muscle atrophy.\nAbstract: Hexanucleotide repeat expansions in C9orf72 produce dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins that are widely expressed, including the nervous system and skeletal muscle. Among these DPRs, arginine-containing proteins, poly-GR and poly-PR are toxic in the nervous system, but whether DPRs in skeletal muscle contribute to ALS pathogenesis is unclear. Here, we show that muscle-restricted expression of poly-GR drives motor deficits in mice, including muscle atrophy and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) deficits. Poly-GR in muscle interacted with the NMJ key organizer MuSK and promoted MuSK degradation, disrupting postsynaptic structure and impairing neuromuscular transmission. Importantly, a MuSK agonist antibody (X-17) stabilized NMJs and rescued neuromuscular transmission. Moreover, poly-GR in muscle activated the integrated stress response (ISR), elevating eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and broadly suppressing protein translation. ISR inhibition with ISRIB restored translation and MuSK protein levels, and ameliorated both muscle atrophy and NMJ deficits. These findings demonstrate that skeletal muscle actively contributes to C9orf72-ALS pathology. Targeting muscle with ISRIB offers a therapeutic strategy to preserve motor function in C9orf72-ALS.\n\nID: 42425084\nTitle: RNA-dependent SFPQ condensates coordinate multidimensional regulation of extra-long neuronal genes.\nAbstract: The mammalian brain uniquely expresses a large repertoire of extra-long genes critical for neuronal development and function, yet these transcripts are particularly vulnerable to dysregulation linked to neurological disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The molecular mechanisms that ensure their stable expression remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the RNA-binding protein SFPQ forms meshwork-like biomolecular condensates that scaffold a multidimensional gene regulatory complex essential for long-gene expression. Super-resolution microscopy and functional perturbation assays demonstrate that disruption of SFPQ condensates impairs both extra-long gene expression and splicing. Proximity-dependent biotin labeling combined with mass spectrometry (BioID-MS) reveals that SFPQ condensates recruit transcriptional elongation factors, splicing regulators, and chromatin remodelers. Notably, many of these interactors overlap with autism-associated genes, suggesting direct disease relevance. These findings define a higher-order nuclear architecture organized by SFPQ and provide mechanistic insight into long-gene transcriptopathies underlying neurological disorders.\n\nID: 42422879\nTitle: Investigating the effect of progressive truncations at the ALS-linked protein TDP-43 RRM2 on its aggregation mechanism.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by inclusions of TDP-43 protein. C-terminal fragments (CTFs) of TDP-43, generated by cleavage within its second RNA recognition motif (RRM2), have been found forming aggregates in patients. Aggregation has often been attributed to the C-terminal domain, but increasing evidence indicates that RRM2 fragments contribute to pathological inclusions. We performed extensive molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the changes resulting from the truncation that could lead to aggregation. We analyzed the full RRM2 domain (fRRM2, residues 192-261) and two fragments commonly observed in CTFs (tRRM2A, residues 220-261, and tRRM2B, residues 209-261). We found that truncation results in distinct aggregation-prone states. tRRM2B appears to rely on \u03b2  -sheet elements associated with amyloid-like aggregation, whereas tRRM2A exhibits higher structural variability and a reduced \u03b2  -content, suggesting a phase separation-like aggregation mechanism. We further simulated an extended fragment of tRRM2A, tRRM2A-l (residues 220-269). Although its predicted aggregation propensity remains largely unchanged, tRRM2A-l exhibits increased structural flexibility, and a stronger exposure of Nuclear Export Signal residues. Our results indicate that subtle differences in RRM2 fragment length influence potential misfolding pathways. Future studies and therapeutic strategies to prevent TDP-43 aggregation should carefully consider the specific domain adopted.\n\nID: 42414528\nTitle: Annexin A11 and TDP-43: core players in neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Annexin A11 (ANXA11) is a Ca2\u207a-dependent phospholipid-binding protein that has recently emerged as a key player in neurodegeneration. Rare pathogenic ANXA11 variants were initially identified in cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Since then, ANXA11 has been linked to a broader spectrum of related neurodegenerative diseases. Two independent studies demonstrated that ANXA11 co-aggregates with TDP-43 in all cases of frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 pathology (FTLD-TDP) type C, with cryo-EM revealing heteromeric ANXA11-TDP-43 filaments. These discoveries support the direct pathological interaction between the two proteins as an important feature of FTLD-TDP type C. We also described secondary ANXA11 pathology in related neurodegenerative diseases, including limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and more rarely in ALS and FTLD-TDP types A and B. ANXA11 and TDP-43 co-aggregates are also a feature of a FTLD-TDP associated with primary lateral sclerosis. These advances have renewed interest in ANXA11 as a major player in ALS/FTLD pathogenesis in both genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative diseases. In this review, we summarize ANXA11 pathology across genetic and sporadic cases, highlighting its heterogeneous overlap with TDP-43 pathology. We synthesize current knowledge of ANXA11's physiological roles in phase separation, membrane repair, and RNA granule dynamics, integrating emerging evidence on how disruption of these processes may promote pathological aggregation and toxicity. Finally, we outline priorities for future research, with particular emphasis on elucidating ANXA11's mechanistic connection to TDP-43.\n\nID: 42401196\nTitle: The Core Compendium of the European Society of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Curriculum.\nAbstract: The diversity of healthcare systems across Europe has predictably resulted in significant variations in point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training and practice for emergency medicine (EM). To encourage a more synchronized approach and address these inconsistencies, the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) chartered its ultrasound section to develop a comprehensive curriculum compendium that should serve as a foundational guide for European Emergency Medicine PoCUS clinical and educational guidelines and policies. Under the leadership of a dedicated task force, the EUSEM ultrasound section developed this compendium to provide a structured, tiered framework designed to meet the needs of physicians at every skill level, from novice to advanced users. The compendium emphasizes applications that are currently practiced in different and diverse emergency departments in Europe, including a broad range of topics. An important goal was allowing flexibility to accommodate the unique resources and challenges of different healthcare environments, so that EM physicians can achieve PoCUS competencies matching their local circumstances and needs. To achieve this goal, good educational and clinical stewardship throughout this process is a key part to the success of advancing PoCUS in European EM. This compendium is intended as a resource for creating standardized yet adaptable training pathways. It represents a major step toward harmonizing and advancing PoCUS practice in European EM. Die Vielfalt der verschiedenen Gesundheitssysteme in Europa hat dazu gef\u00fchrt, dass grosse Unterschiede in der Ausbildung und Anwendung des Point-of-Care-Ultraschalls (PoCUS) in der Notfallmedizin bestehen. Um einen st\u00e4rker synchronisierten Ansatz zu f\u00f6rdern und diesen Unterschieden zu begegnen, hat die Europ\u00e4ische Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Notfallmedizin (EUSEM) ihre Ultraschallsektion damit beauftragt, ein umfassendes Curriculum-Kompendium zu entwickeln. Dieses soll als ein Leitfaden f\u00fcr Europ\u00e4ische Richtlinien und Standards f\u00fcr PoCUS in der klinischen Ausbildung in der Notfallmedizin dienen. Unter der Leitung einer Task Force hat die Ultraschallsektion der EUSEM dieses Kompendium erarbeitet, um Rahmenbedingungen zu schaffen, die den Bed\u00fcrfnissen von \u00c4rztinnen und \u00c4rzten auf jedem Kompetenzniveau - vom Einsteiger bis zum fortgeschrittenen Anwender - gerecht werden. Das Kompendium beinhaltet Ultraschallanwendungen, die in derzeit sehr diversen Notfallstationen in ganz Europa praktiziert werden, und deckt daher ein breites Spektrum PoCUS-Anwendungen in der Notfallmedizin ab. Ein zentrales Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, Flexibilit\u00e4t zu erm\u00f6glichen, um die spezifischen Merkmale wie auch Ressourcen der jeweiligen Gesundheitssysteme zu ber\u00fccksichtigen, sodass Notfallmediziner:innen PoCUS-Kompetenzen erwerben k\u00f6nnen, die ihren lokalen Gegebenheiten und Anforderungen entsprechen. Um das Ziel der Weiterentwicklung von PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin zu erreichen, ist ein entscheidender Erfolgsfaktor eine gute Begleitung sowohl in der klinischen Anwendung, wie auch in der Ausbildung. Dieses Kompendium soll als Grundlage zur Entwicklung standardisierter, zugleich aber anpassungsf\u00e4higer Ausbildungspfade dienen. Es stellt einen wichtigen Schritt zur Harmonisierung und Weiterentwicklung des PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin dar.\n\nID: 42388562\nTitle: Insights from a multinational survey on ERC courses: a cross-sectional analysis of participant and instructor perspectives.\nAbstract: European Resuscitation Council (ERC) life support courses are delivered internationally to standardise resuscitation. Given advances in educational science, evolving learner needs, and rapid technological innovation, ongoing evaluation is required to ensure these courses continue to meet expectations. This study aimed to identify priorities for course delivery, teaching and assessment strategies, and to inform future course development. From May to June 2025, the ERC Course Strategy Taskforce conducted two web-based surveys among course participants and instructors (10 and 22 items, respectively). The surveys included single-response items, Likert-scale ratings, and open-text questions addressing teaching background, course delivery, assessment practices, and views on course structure and materials. Data were analysed using a mixed-methods approach, with descriptive statistics applied to quantitative data and inductive thematic analysis to qualitative responses. Responses from 13,989 participants and 1923 unique instructors across all ERC course types were analysed. Participant satisfaction was high (mean 9.13/10); 92.8% reported increased confidence in real-life resuscitation, and 99.5% rated the on-site component positively. Instructors favoured continuous assessment for evaluating technical skills (95.2%), non-technical skills (92.5%), and professional attitudes (96.2%), with 87.1% supporting its combination with a summative endpoint. Pre-course multiple choice question testing (85.7%) and mandatory instructor preparation (90.8%) were widely endorsed. Qualitative findings highlighted the need to further develop the ERC Course System, expand specialised content, and enable more personalised delivery formats. ERC courses are highly valued and should evolve towards competency-based assessment, structured faculty development, and enhanced digital infrastructure to maintain relevance, inclusivity, and educational impact.\n\nID: 42359357\nTitle: Innate immune crosstalk in ALS/FTD pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Marked by protein aggregation, impaired proteostasis, organelle stress, and chronic neuroinflammation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) form a clinically, genetically, and pathologically overlapping disease spectrum. Increasing evidence indicates that innate immune activation is not merely a secondary response to neuronal injury, but an active driver of disease progression. In this review, we elaborate on how ALS/FTD-associated genetic lesions and pathogenic protein aggregates, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and C9orf72-derived dipeptide repeat proteins, engage three interconnected innate immune pathways: cGAS-STING, NLRP3 inflammasomes, and TREM2-DAP12 signaling. We further highlight emerging crosstalk among these pathways, in which cGAS-STING and NLRP3 reinforce inflammatory signaling, while NLRP3-driven TREM2 shedding may impair microglial clearance and perpetuate proteostatic failure. Understanding this immune network may help define disease subtypes, identify biomarkers, and guide combinatorial therapeutic strategies that suppress harmful inflammation while preserving protective microglial functions.\n\nID: 42353250\nTitle: Microglial Dysfunction Induced by C9ORF72 Dipeptide Repeat Proteins: Biomarker and Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: The GGGGCC hexanucleotide repeat expansion (HRE) in C9ORF72 was recognized as the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation of the expanded repeat generated dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), which disrupted multiple cellular processes and contributed to neurodegeneration. Emerging evidence indicated that disease pathogenesis involved both gain-of-function (GOF) and loss-of-function (LOF) mechanisms. DPR-mediated GOF toxicity induced ribosomal dysfunction, nucleolar stress, proteostatic impairment, and neuronal injury, whereas C9ORF72 LOF disrupted lysosomal and autophagic pathways in microglia, impairing the immune homeostasis. Neuronal injury further promoted the release of damage-associated signals that triggered secondary microglial activations and chronic neuroinflammations. This review summarized current knowledge of DPR biology, microglial dysfunction, and their contributions to disease progression in C9ORF72-associated ALS/FTD. Therapeutic strategies targeting repeated RNA, DPR productions, proteostasis, autophagy, and neuroinflammatory pathways were also discussed. In addition, the potentials of fluid biomarkers, including cerebrospinal fluid poly (GP) and blood neurofilament light chain (NfL), for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic assessment were shown. Together, these findings provided important insights into disease mechanisms and potential avenues for improved clinical management.\n\nID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD.\n\nID: 42332177\nTitle: Trace Elements Dyshomeostasis and Toxic Metals Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are defined by the progressive loss of neurons through interconnected pathological mechanisms, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, and neuroinflammation. Accumulating evidence implicates metal dyshomeostasis as a central and multifaceted contributor to these mechanisms, with roles ranging from a primary pathogenic driver in AD and PD, to a secondary amplifier of genetic pathology in HD and ALS, and as a contextual risk modifier in the presence of toxic metals. Essential trace metals such as iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, iodine, and molybdenum are vital for neurotransmission, antioxidant defense, and cellular metabolism. Dysregulation of these metals disrupts redox balance, impairs proteostasis, and activates regulated cell death pathways, including ferroptosis and cuproptosis. Toxic metals, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, exacerbate neurodegeneration by displacing essential metals, inducing oxidative injury, and promoting protein misfolding and neuroinflammation. This narrative review synthesizes mechanistic, experimental, genetic epidemiological, and clinical evidence to critically evaluate the contributions of both essential and toxic metals to neurodegeneration in AD, PD, HD, and ALS. We examine the genetic, environmental, and physiological determinants of metal homeostasis; the analytical techniques for quantifying metals in clinical samples; and clinical trial data on metal-targeted therapeutic strategies. Notably, iron chelation with deferiprone consistently reduces brain iron on neuroimaging but worsens clinical outcomes in both PD and AD, presenting a translational paradox that requires mechanistic re-evaluation. We also provide methodological recommendations for interpreting Mendelian randomization studies of metal exposures and propose translational priorities to advance metal-targeted diagnostics and therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42317872\nTitle: Nutrients and bioactive compounds as modifiers of neurodegenerative trajectories: molecular mechanisms, translational barriers, and precision nutrition.\nAbstract: The Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are a growing health burden across the world with minimal disease-modifying treatment and therapy. It is emerging that neurodegeneration is not only a progressive loss of neurons, but also a nutrient-sensitive systems-level dysfunction that takes the form of redox imbalance, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired proteostasis, and synaptic loss. The aging brain are more prone to metabolic vulnerability, and subclinical deficiencies in essential nutrients and bioactive dietary compounds may exacerbate cellular stress responses that contribute to disease progression. It summarizes the existing data on the effects of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and various phytochemicals in modulating neuronal homeostasis by regulating oxidative signaling, inflammatory cascades, mitochondrial resilience, autophagy, and synaptic plasticity. These nutrient-mediated effects collectively influence neuronal survival, synaptic integrity, and cognitive function by affecting disease susceptibility and progression. Additionally newer metabolites of the marine and microbiome act as new neuroactive agents. The evidence from in-vitro and preclinical models, translation to clinical benefit remains inconsistent due to heterogeneity in study design, bioavailability, blood- brain barrier penetration, dosing strategies and disease stage. This review highlights emerging potential of precision nutrition frameworks that integrate nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and microbiome interactions, and individualized metabolic profiling to enable context-dependent and stage-specific interventions. Moreover, conceptualizing neurodegeneration as a nutrient-sensitive, systems level disorder, propose a mechanistically informed and integrative approach that combine targeted nutritional strategies with pharmacological and lifestyle therapies to more effectively modify neurodegenerative trajectories.\n\nID: 42317073\nTitle: PML as a neuroprotective guardian: Leveraging nuclear protein quality control to mitigate neurotoxicity of an ALS-associated NEK1 variant.\nAbstract: Insoluble protein aggregates are a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) serves as a neuroprotective quality control mechanism that clears aggregates. PML nuclear bodies (NBs) were proposed to serve as hubs for SUMO-primed ubiquitylation and degradation of misfolded proteins. Georgiadou et\u00a0al. provide evidence that an ALS-linked NEK1 truncation mutant is recruited to PML NBs, where it likely undergoes SUMOylation and ubiquitylation. In mice, PML loss exacerbates ALS-like symptoms, while induced PML expression delays disease onset. These findings establish PML as a key regulator of proteostasis and highlight PML induction as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS and related proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42283497\nTitle: The Long Haul: Microtubule Motors as the Essential Supply Line for Neuronal Longevity.\nAbstract: The extreme morphology and polarised architecture of neurons require the highly sophisticated microtubule transport system for both construction and lifelong survival. Genomic evidence from an expanding landscape of human mutations supports the essential role of the microtubule transport machinery. During neurodevelopment, mutations disrupt the proliferation and migration of neuronal precursors, as well as the initial establishment of polarity. In the mature nervous system, the reliance on microtubule transport shifts to the long-term maintenance of axon integrity and synaptic proteostasis. Across the motor proteins responsible for long distance transport in neurons, mutations highlight a specific vulnerability of long axons to transport failure in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), Charcot Marie Tooth disease Type 2 (CMT2), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Perry Syndrome, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) amongst others. Due to the role of microtubule motors in development and maintenance, there is frequently a phenotypic spectrum within a single gene of the microtubule transport system. For example, mutations in dynein motors are linked both to malformations of cortical development and specific motor neuron loss in SMA-LED (Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Lower Extremity Predominance). By synthesising genetic evidence, this review illustrates how specific molecular failures, ranging from motor-domain kinetics to cargo binding, can inform our understanding of neuronal homeostasis. Ultimately, we argue that microtubule transport is not merely a cellular utility, but a key determinant of neuronal longevity.\n\nID: 42274555\nTitle: Polypharmacology of Pathway Crosstalk in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Chemical Modulation of Interconnected Signaling Networks.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), arise from highly interconnected molecular and cellular abnormalities that progressively lead to neuronal dysfunction, synaptic failure, and cell death. This review provides a unified framework to understand the interrelated molecular mechanisms driving these diseases, with a focus on identifying key disease-specific intervention nodes. Core contributors include oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and emerging roles of peroxisomal dysfunction in redox imbalance, lipid dysregulation, and inflammatory amplification. Single-target therapies often show limited efficacy due to the complex, interconnected nature of these pathways. In contrast, polypharmacology, which targets multiple disease-relevant mechanisms simultaneously, offers a more promising therapeutic strategy. This review critically examines how pathway crosstalk drives neurodegenerative progression, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial-ROS-inflammatory signaling, aggregation-proteostasis failure, synaptic-neuroimmune dysfunction, and gut-brain communication. It evaluates various multi-node intervention strategies, including multi-target-directed ligands (MTDLs), molecular hybrids, natural products, drug repurposing, and nanocarrier-based delivery systems. Advances in network pharmacology, artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics, and multi-omics have enhanced the identification of actionable therapeutic nodes, candidate compounds, and brain-targeted delivery platforms. Notably, the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathways-play distinct roles in neuroinflammation, amplifying neuronal damage by releasing inflammatory cytokines and inducing mitochondrial dysfunction. However, successful translation into clinical practice remains constrained by challenges such as blood-brain barrier penetration, patient heterogeneity, and biomarker limitations. The review advocates for a shift towards mechanism-informed, patient-stratified polypharmacological strategies to better address the network pathology of neurodegeneration, despite significant translational hurdles.\n\nID: 42261159\nTitle: The Pivotal Role of HDAC6 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Neuroprotective Protagonist or Degenerative Adversary?\nAbstract: The review specifically examines the pivotal role of HDAC6 in the pathophysiological pathway of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), an escalating neurodegenerative ailment marked by the discerning damage to motor neurons. Several lines of evidence implicate inadequate proteostasis in significantly influencing neuronal degeneration. The accumulation of misfolded proteins and proteotoxicity are highlighted as significant factors in ALS pathophysiology. Key pathological hallmarks include ubiquitin-positive inclusions, disrupted RNA metabolism, cytoskeletal perturbations, and compromised axonal transport systems. HDAC6 dysregulation disrupts axonal transport, impairing mitochondrial function and increasing oxidative stress, leading to rapid motor neuron damage and cell death. The enzyme's aberrant deacetylation of \u03b1-tubulin destabilizes microtubules and impairs intracellular trafficking. Despite HDAC6's participation in these unfavorable processes, it also exerts neuroprotective properties. It deacetylates tubulin, promoting efficient axonal transport and autophagic clearance. HDAC6 helps form aggresomes and stress granules, which are essential for cellular defence against proteotoxic stress. Through its zinc finger ubiquitin-binding domain, HDAC6 interacts with polyubiquitinated proteins, facilitating their autophagic degradation. HDAC6 inhibition can boost autophagic flux and reduce protein aggregation, while its activation may amplify the protective effects. This dichotomous behaviour of HDAC6 may pose an obstacle to the design of targeted therapy. Illuminating the complex mechanisms through which HDAC6 influences neurodegeneration and neuroprotection is important before constructing effective treatments for ALS. The review provides a clear understanding of the complex role of HDAC6 in ALS pathogenesis and highlights potential strategies to improve the prognosis of people affected by this neurological illness.\n\nID: 42252866\nTitle: Successful simplified genomic profiling of cytology specimens using Aspyre Clinical Test for Lung (Tissue).\nAbstract: Testing patients with non-small cell lung cancer for actionable variants is essential for guiding treatment decisions in accordance with established cancer care guidelines, though limited quantity and quality of tumor tissue often leaves insufficient material for comprehensive testing. Cytopathology specimens obtained through minimally invasive techniques are a potential source of diagnostic material for genomic profiling, though typically challenging to analyze. A total of 85 DNA or total nucleic acid non-small cell lung cancer samples derived from 45 fine-needle aspirate rinse or pleural fluid samples from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania archive were tested using the Aspyre Clinical Test for Lung (Tissue) in Biofidelity's CAP/CLIA laboratory. All samples were previously characterized by the Oncomine Precision Assay Genexus assay (the orthogonal reference method). Eighty-four of 85 passed Aspyre Lung quality control, one failed. Twenty-six samples were positive for variants in the Aspyre Lung panel: 17 for single nucleotide variants (KRAS, EGFR), three for EGFR insertions/deletions, two for MET exon 14 skipping, and five for gene fusions. Eighty-two of 85 samples were run at standard input levels; three of 85 were run at low input but passed Aspyre Lung controls and include one EGFR exon 20 insertion variant-positive. All results were concordant between methods. Positive Percent Agreement and Negative Percent Agreement were 100%. Aspyre Clinical Test for Lung performs effectively on samples derived from fine needle aspirate rinses and pleural fluid. Using these cytology-based specimens for biomarker testing enables pathologists to perform simplified genomic profiling while preserving valuable tissue specimens, potentially reducing the need for additional invasive procedures.\n\nID: 42247870\nTitle: Ribonucleic acid as an active driver of protein aggregation in neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegeneration has traditionally been largely attributed to protein aggregation, yet ribonucleic acid (RNA) has emerged as an active driver of pathology. Expanded repeat RNAs, misregulated RNA-binding proteins, and aberrant RNA-protein interactions can directly or indirectly trigger neuronal dysfunction, although the distinction between the two mechanisms might, in some cases, be loose. RNA modulates prion-like aggregation, scaffolds liquid-liquid phase separation, and either promotes or inhibits protein assembly, depending on RNA sequence and structure. The aim of this review is to discuss our current understanding of RNA's dual role-as a facilitator of aggregation or as a potential therapeutic target-revealing new mechanistic insights into diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and spinocerebellar ataxias. We highlight RNA metabolism as a central determinant of neuronal vulnerability.\n\nID: 42223083\nTitle: Coarse-Grained Simulations Reveal Salt- and Length-Dependent Condensation of G4C2 RNA Repeats.\nAbstract: RNA-RNA interactions drive the formation of biomolecular condensates via liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), but their underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we employ Martini 3 coarse-grained molecular simulations to investigate phase transitions of G4C2 RNA repeats\u2500sequences implicated in neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and FTD\u2500across varying salt concentrations. The model captures salt-dependent transitions from dispersed to condensed-like states and suggests that dominant interaction patterns, including Watson-Crick-like and G-G contacts, shift with ionic strength. Notably, longer RNA sequences maintain phase-separated states at salt concentrations that dissolve shorter ones, in line with experimental observations. Our findings demonstrate the ability of the Martini coarse-grained model to reproduce key biophysical features of RNA LLPS, including sequence-length dependence and interaction specificity. This work provides molecular-level insight into RNA-driven phase separation and reveals how sequence composition and ionic strength govern the emergence and stability of RNA-rich assemblies.\n\nID: 42207631\nTitle: RNA-binding protein diversity and NLS arginines regulate FUS mixing in mRNA-rich compartments.\nAbstract: Despite being prone to condensation, many RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) do not form large condensates in cells. This issue is still widely researched, particularly because aggregation of RBPs, such as FUS, is the hallmark of some neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation. Here, we explored the role of RBP diversity in mRNA-rich condensates. While FUS and its partners form distinct compartments when probed one by one, increasing RBP diversity buffers FUS spatial segregation. In addition, we found that frequently mutated arginine residues in the nuclear localization signal (NLS) at the C-terminal end promote FUS mixing with multiple RBPs. Therefore, we anticipate that pathological NLS mutations in FUS not only alter its active nuclear import but also regulate FUS interactions with its partners in mRNA-rich compartments with putative consequences for the onset and progression of FUS-related neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42193936\nTitle: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances and Future Directions.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease), represent a growing global health burden characterized by progressive neuronal loss and functional decline. Despite decades of intensive research, effective disease-modifying therapies remain limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This review highlights recent advances in the understanding of disease etiology and emerging treatment approaches, with a particular focus on modalities with translational potential. We discussed novel disease-modifying interventions, including gene and cell therapies, RNA-targeting strategies, and immunotherapies aimed at clearing misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, tau, and \u03b1-synuclein. In parallel, we examined the evolving recognition of neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as actionable therapeutic targets, alongside progress in precision medicine and biomarker-guided approaches that enable early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Additionally, we summarized developments in repurposed pharmacological agents, neuroprotective compounds, and lifestyle interventions, emphasizing the importance of integrative, multimodal strategies. Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting. Finally, we addressed key challenges and future directions, including translating preclinical efficacy into clinical success, optimizing CNS-targeted delivery systems, and navigating ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and stem cell therapies.\n\nID: 42460524\nTitle: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting of the cGAS-STING Pathway in Central Nervous System Disorders.\nAbstract: The cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway is a core DNA-sensing axis in innate immunity and has been increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders. This review summarizes current knowledge of cGAS-STING signaling in CNS disorders and evaluates its therapeutic potential. Relevant studies on cGAS-STING signaling in CNS disorders were collected from PubMed and Web of Science, with emphasis on disease mechanisms, neuroinflammatory regulation, and pathway-targeted therapeutic strategies. In the CNS, cGAS-STING signaling exhibits marked region-, cell-, and pathology-dependent heterogeneity. Aberrant DNA sensing activates this pathway and amplifies neuroinflammation, cellular stress, and tissue injury in Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Pharmacological inhibition of cGAS, cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP), or STING, together with emerging delivery strategies, has shown promise in preclinical models. Clinical translation remains limited by incomplete validation of pathway specificity, limited human evidence, restricted brain delivery, and inconsistent efficacy assessment. The cGAS-STING pathway links aberrant DNA sensing to innate immune activation and CNS pathology. Clarifying its disease-, cell-, and stage-specific roles may support future targeted therapeutic strategies for CNS disorders.\n\nID: 42459857\nTitle: Experimental evidence of electroacupuncture in ALS mouse models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to elucidate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms by synthesizing preclinical evidence. According to the PICOS principle, relevant studies were searched in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and CNKI. Search terms and strategies were determined based on MeSH terms. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the SYRCLE's Risk of Bias tool and the CAMARADES checklist. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 and Rstudio software. Seventeen studies involving 372 animals were included. The quality scores of the included studies ranged from 5 to 8, with an average score of 7. The meta-analysis of the primary outcome, the rotarod test score, showed a significant improvement in the EA group compared to the control group [SMD\u202f=\u202f3.31, 95% CI (2.05, 4.57), Z\u202f=\u202f5.151, p\u202f<\u202f0.001], indicating that EA can enhance motor function in ALS mice. Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis. Consequently, it slowed disease progression, improved motor performance, prolonged survival time, and effectively protected motor neurons at the histopathological level (p\u202f<\u202f0.05). These findings underscore the potential of EA as a promising multimodal therapeutic strategy for ALS. For the heterogeneity observed in the rotarod test, sensitivity analysis, subgroup analysis, and meta-regression did not identify its source. However, potential publication bias was detected, which might contribute to the heterogeneity. The heterogeneity for other outcome measures might originate from differences in stimulation parameters (e.g., waveform), acupoint selection, or treatment duration. This meta-analysis demonstrates that EA confers significant neuroprotective benefits in preclinical ALS models, primarily through multi-target modulation of key pathological processes such as neuroinflammation, aberrant cell death signaling, and RNA metabolism. These preclinical findings underscore the potential of electroacupuncture as a complementary neuroprotective strategy and warrant further investigation in rigorous clinical trials. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251229183.\n\nID: 42459525\nTitle: Imaging biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases: advances and challenges.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), represent a major global health burden. Imaging biomarkers have emerged as important tools for improving the diagnosis, monitoring, and biological characterization of neurodegenerative diseases. Structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), hybrid PET/MRI and molecular imaging have transformed our ability to investigate neurodegeneration in vivo non-invasively. This review highlights updated information on how each imaging modality offers a unique window into different disease pathophysiology including regional atrophy, amyloid-\u03b2, tau, dopaminergic terminal degeneration, synaptic density (SV2A), and neuroinflammation. We also focused on the translational and evidence supporting biomarkers, appropriate use criteria for amyloid and tau PET imaging, and standardized quantification methods such as the Centiloid scale. The growing role of multimodal fusion, where imaging is increasingly integrated with scalable fluid biomarkers to enable \"blood-first\" strategies where high-risk patients are selectively referred to advanced imaging, improving feasibility and equity. Despite tremendous progress, there are still issues with their standardization, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical translation. Moreover, the review emphasizes the frontiers of \u03b1-synuclein and glial state-specific PET ligands, advanced diffusion models, and dynamic connectivity analysis to support precision medicine and mechanism-based trial design for NDDs.\n\nID: 42458512\nTitle: Targeting astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity induced by ALS/FTD-associated RNA binding proteins.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by reactive astrocytes that contribute to neuronal injury through TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)-or fused in sarcoma (FUS)-driven neuroinflammatory signaling. Dehydrocostus lactone (DHE), a blood-brain barrier-permeable sesquiterpene lactone with established anti-inflammatory activity, represents a promising but unexplored therapeutic candidate for ALS/FTD. The therapeutic effects of DHE were evaluated in primary mouse and human astrocytes expressing ALS/FTD-associated RNA-binding protein pathology, ALS patient-derived fibroblasts, and primary cortical neurons exposed to astrocyte-conditioned medium. Drosophila models expressing mutant FUS or TDP-43 in glial cells were used to assess locomotor performance and survival. Molecular analyses examined nuclear factor kappa B (NF-\u03baB) signaling, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-dependent antioxidant responses, protein aggregation, mitochondrial function, and inflammatory mediator production. Plasma concentrations of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were measured in patients with sporadic ALS. DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy. DHE attenuated astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity and improved neuronal mitochondrial function in conditioned-medium assays. In addition, DHE reduced pathological FUS accumulation in FUS P525L-expressing astrocytes and in stress-challenged patient-derived fibroblasts. In Drosophila models, DHE significantly improved locomotor function and extended survival. Translationally, the chemokines CXCL10, CCL3, and CCL19 were elevated in plasma from patients with ALS, were induced by FUS or TDP-43 pathology in astrocytes, and were suppressed by DHE treatment, supporting the clinical relevance of the inflammatory pathways targeted by DHE. DHE mitigates astrocyte-driven neurotoxicity associated with ALS/FTD-related RNA-binding protein pathology by suppressing inflammatory signaling and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms. The consistent therapeutic effects observed across mouse and human cellular models, patient-derived samples, and in vivo Drosophila models support further investigation of DHE as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS/FTD and highlight astrocyte-mediated signaling pathways as actionable targets in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 42458453\nTitle: Extracellular vesicles as a liquid biopsy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative syndrome diagnosed clinically using standardized criteria, with neuropathological confirmation of motor neuron loss and TDP-43 aggregates in postmortem brain tissue. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as potential minimally invasive biomarkers for ALS, but studies vary widely in methodology and reproducibility. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic potential of EV-associated proteins and RNAs in ALS. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed and EMBASE from inception to May 21st, 2026. Forty-one studies met inclusion criteria. Where published summary statistics were available, these were used directly; where they were not, data were reconstructed from figures or obtained from authors and re-analyzed to derive standardized effect sizes and exploratory diagnostic accuracy estimates. Random-effects models were used for continuous outcomes, and diagnostic accuracy was assessed using hierarchical summary ROC and bivariate random-effects models. Publication bias was evaluated using Begg, Egger, and funnel plots. EV-associated TDP-43 was the most frequently studied protein. Meta-analysis of five studies showed a moderate but non-significant increase in EVs from ALS vs. controls (SMD\u2009=\u20091.30) with high heterogeneity (I\u2009=\u200997.8%). Sixteen studies assessing EV-RNA biomarkers showed minimal overlap and limited independent replication. Diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis across 11 studies yielded moderate performance (AUC\u2009=\u20090.839). No publication bias was found across both meta-analyses. EV biomarkers for ALS show biological promise but are limited by methodological variability and insufficient replication. This work highlights the need for standardized protocols, transparent data sharing, and independent validation.\n\nID: 42455475\nTitle: Exosome Biology at the Interface of Neurodegeneration and Therapeutic Innovation.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are defined by progressive neuronal loss, protein misfolding, and chronic neuroinflammation, yet effective disease-modifying therapies remain absent. Exosomes have emerged as key mediators of central nervous system communication and are increasingly central to the biology of neurodegeneration. These nanoscale vesicles transport proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids across cellular and anatomical barriers, influencing synaptic function, immune signaling, and metabolic homeostasis. Under pathological conditions, exosomes facilitate the spread of misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, p-tau, \u03b1-synuclein, and TDP-43, thereby accelerating network-level degeneration. At the same time, their cargo exhibits disease-specific molecular signatures detectable in peripheral biofluids, supporting their development as minimally invasive biomarkers for early diagnosis and longitudinal monitoring. Advances in exosome engineering further underscore their potential as therapeutic delivery vehicles capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and targeting pathogenic pathways with RNA-based therapeutics, proteins, or gene-editing systems. Together, these findings position exosomes as pivotal contributors to both the mechanistic progression and translational targeting of neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42451086\nTitle: Vitamin D Signaling in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Clinical Implications.\nAbstract: Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism; however, it is now emerging as an important regulator of central nervous system (CNS) function. Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D signaling contributes to the pathogenesis and progression of several neurodegenerative disorders. Vitamin D exerts neuroprotective effects through multiple mechanisms, including regulation of calcium homeostasis, modulation of immune responses, reduction in oxidative stress, stimulation of neurotrophic factors, and maintenance of blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. Vitamin D receptors and metabolizing enzymes are widely distributed across several brain regions, highlighting their direct involvement in neuronal function. This review summarizes the biosynthesis, metabolism, and signaling pathways of vitamin D. It explores its role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Evidence from experimental and clinical studies indicates that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk and severity of these conditions, while supplementation may provide therapeutic benefits.\n\nID: 42443203\nTitle: TAF15 amyloids propagate via defined motifs in a prion-like fashion.\nAbstract: TATA-box binding protein-associated factor 15 (TAF15) is an RNA-binding protein and the primary fibrillar constituent in a subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) cases. However, the molecular determinants underlying TAF15 aggregation remain unclear. Here, we show that TAF15 forms amyloid fibrils under physiological conditions and develop a cellular biosensor to monitor its propagation. Both recombinant TAF15 fibrils and pathological aggregates extracted from FTLD patient brains selectively seed TAF15 biosensor cells, demonstrating prion-like properties. The closely related protein FUS does not seed TAF15 aggregation, revealing a cross-seeding barrier, but partially incorporates into inclusions during TAF15-induced seeding, potentially explaining their pathological overlap in FTLD. Computational and peptide-based mapping identifies aggregation-prone motifs within the low-complexity domain that stabilize ex vivo fibril cores and drive TAF15 propagation. These findings establish TAF15 as an amyloid-forming, prion-like protein and define sequence determinants underlying its self-assembly, providing a mechanistic framework for FTLD-TAF15 and potential therapeutic targets.\n\nID: 42436563\nTitle: Context of use matters: interpreting extracellular vesicle TDP-43 as a biomarker in ALS.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42431556\nTitle: Fisetin prevents deterioration of cellular functions in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis variants G262R and P438L of SQSTM1 in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Oxidative stress is widely accepted as one of the important factors contributing to neurodegeneration, leading to fatal neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Since flavonoids possess antioxidant properties, we investigated whether Fisetin (FS) and Quercetin (QR) protected cells from oxidative stress arising from pathogenic mutations G262R (G\u00a0>\u00a0A) and P438L (C\u00a0>\u00a0T) of SQSTM1 found in Indian ALS patients. SQSTM1 codes for p62 protein and is involved in multiple signaling pathways through its various domains. We studied changes in cell viability and cellular functions using immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, immunoprecipitation and FACS analysis in the presence and absence of FS and QR. Supplementation with FS and QR in SH-SY5Y cells expressing SQS-wild type and mutants increased cell viability and decreased ROS formation. Also, Nrf2 protein levels increased to offset oxidative stress response. In addition, we studied the effect of FS on the nuclear-cytoplasmic distribution of TDP-43 protein, which serves as a hallmark for ALS. FS corrected the nuclear-cytoplasm translocation of TDP-43 protein and decreased late apoptosis in mutants. Our study illustrates that both FS and QR shield cells from oxidative stress, and that FS imparted better protection against the pathogenic effect of SQSTM1 mutants in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells.\n\nID: 42429860\nTitle: Human iPSC-Derived Spinal Neurons Carrying the ALS FUS (P525L) Mutation Exhibit Lower Response to Inhibitory Neurotransmitters.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by motoneurons degeneration. Functional studies have linked ALS to hyperexcitability and excitotoxicity, but the cause of the disease is unknown, though familial ALS cases are linked to pathogenic variants in several genes, including SOD1, TARDBP and FUS. Here we focused on the effect of the severe FUS (P525L) mutation on the functional properties of human spinal neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). This mutation delayed functional maturation, as revealed by the observation that mutated neurons showed alterations of membrane potential, reduced spontaneous synaptic activity, and altered action potentials at early differentiation stages. FUS (P525L) mutation was associated with a significant alteration of inhibitory signalling transmission: mutated neurons showed a significantly lower current response to GABA and glycine compared to control isogenic WT neurons of the same age. Also, glutamatergic currents exhibited a different temporal evolution in control and mutated neurons, but at a lower extent in comparison to inhibitory neurotransmitters. The decrease in the glycine-evoked currents was confirmed by the reduction of the expression of the \u03b11 subunit of glycine receptor, measured by immunofluorescence assay. Similar functional alterations were measured in spinal neurons differentiated form a second hiPSC line, confirming the causative role of the FUS (P525L) mutation. Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42427320\nTitle: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration-TDP Type C With Striatal Glial Cytoplasmic Inclusions and Motor Neuron Degeneration.\nAbstract: We report an autopsy case of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD)-TDP type C with severe striatal involvement and annexin A11- and phosphorylated TDP-43-positive glial cytoplasmic inclusions. The patient developed progressive asymmetric rigidity accompanied by marked striatal atrophy and showed both upper and lower motor neuron involvement. These findings expand the clinicopathological spectrum of FTLD-TDP type C and may support the concept of an annexin A11-associated pathogenic continuum linking FTLD and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\n\nID: 42425169\nTitle: Sex-associated neuroinflammatory and astrocytic responses in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: evidence from clinical cohorts and a TDP-43 N390D mouse model.\nAbstract: Sex differences are increasingly recognized as important modifiers of neuroimmune processes in neurodegenerative disorders. However, the sex-associated clinical phenotypes and underlying neuroinflammatory mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain poorly understood. This study integrated multimodal clinical assessments, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) neuroimmune biomarkers, neuroimaging-based glymphatic metrics, and complementary animal analyses to characterize shared and sex-associated alterations in male and female ALS patients. Two independent cohorts including 158 newly diagnosed ALS patients and 112 healthy controls (HCs) underwent evaluations of motor function, cognition, sleep disturbances, and emotional symptoms. Glymphatic function was assessed using choroid plexus volume (CPV), diffusion-derived analysis along the perivascular space (ALPS) index, and white-matter free-water (FW) fraction. In the original cohort, 12 CSF biomarkers spanning astrocytic activation, neuroinflammation, TDP-43 pathology, synaptic dysfunction, and axonal injury were quantified, and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were further examined in an independent verification cohort. Complementary neuroimmune alterations were further examined in TDP-43 N390D knock-in mice using ELISA and immunofluorescence. Male ALS patients showed markedly elevated CSF GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 compared with female ALS patients and HCs after false discovery rate correction (q\u00a0<\u00a00.05). Female ALS patients exhibited increased CSF IL-6 versus HCs, whereas GFAP and IL-18 levels were unchanged. Female ALS patients also demonstrated more severe depressive symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder than male ALS patients and HCs (p\u00a0<\u00a00.05). Both sexes displayed glymphatic impairment characterized by increased CPV and FW and reduced ALPS index, as well as pronounced sleep disturbances relative to HCs (all p\u00a0<\u00a00.05), with no clear sex-related differences. Complementary animal data showed that, at a fixed chronological age, male TDP-43 N390D mice exhibited more severe motor impairment accompanied by higher brain levels of GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 and more prominent astrocyte-associated IL-6 and IL-18 signals than female mutant mice. Although microglial activation was also observed in TDP-43 N390D mice, no clear sex-related difference was detected at the sampled age. This multimodal clinical-translational study reveals sex-associated neuroinflammatory heterogeneity in ALS. Male patients exhibit a more pronounced GFAP-, IL-6-, and IL-18-related inflammatory profile, whereas female patients display more prominent affective disturbances. Glymphatic dysfunction and sleep impairment emerge as common pathological pathways across sexes. These findings highlight sex as a crucial biological variable shaping ALS heterogeneity and underscore the importance of incorporating sex-stratified analyses in future ALS neuroimmune research and clinical trials.\n\nID: 42419740\nTitle: TOP1MT rs2293925 is an enhancer-active regulatory SNP that shapes mitochondrial R-loop dynamics.\nAbstract: Mitochondrial topoisomerase 1 (TOP1MT) regulates mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) topology during transcription and replication. Perturbed mtDNA maintenance and RNA metabolism have been implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Here we show that the common TOP1MT variant rs2293925 (R525W) has enhancer-like activity and is associated with increased mitochondrial R-loops (RNA\u2009:\u2009DNA hybrids). Tissue-dependent expression, quantitative trait locus analysis, chromatin-state annotation, reporter assays, and allele-specific DNA-protein binding assays support a transcriptional regulatory role for rs2293925. In isogenic cell models, rs2293925 increased TOP1MT mRNA and protein abundance, and this was accompanied by increased mitochondrial R-loop signal. TOP1MT trapping with lamellarin D supported increased TOP1MT-R525W occupancy at mitochondrial control region sites together with enhanced R-loops, consistent with altered TOP1MT-mtDNA interaction and/or increased TOP1MT abundance. Elevated mitochondrial R-loop signal was also detected in a pilot cohort of sporadic ALS samples carrying rs2293925 and in neural stem cells derived from C9orf72-positive ALS patients. These data support a dual-effect model in which rs2293925 increases TOP1MT expression and is associated with altered mitochondrial R-loop dynamics, linking common genetic variation to mitochondrial nucleic acid stress in disease-relevant contexts.\n\nID: 42414029\nTitle: Case of concurrent ALS and human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1-associated myositis.\nAbstract: A woman in her late 70s presented with progressive limb weakness, muscle atrophy and hyper-reflexia. Laboratory findings revealed elevated creatine kinase and positive serum human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) antibody. Clinical and electrophysiological findings met revised El Escorial criteria for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but muscle MRI showed inflammatory changes. Muscle biopsy revealed both neurogenic and inflammatory features. While methylprednisolone showed no benefit, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy produced transient improvement in weakness with normalisation of creatine kinase levels. The patient died from respiratory failure 3 years after symptom onset. Autopsy confirmed typical ALS-TDP pathology with phosphorylated TDP-43 inclusions in motor neurons. HTLV-1 Tax-positive lymphocytes infiltrated skeletal muscles but not the central nervous system, establishing dual pathology of ALS-TDP with HTLV-1-associated myositis. The improvement most likely reflected treatment of the HTLV-1-associated myositis rather than the underlying motor neuron disease. This case highlights the importance of evaluating treatable conditions in HTLV-1-seropositive ALS patients.\n\nID: 42411953\nTitle: Reduced Soluble Ubiquilin2 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Carrying Ubiquilin2 (P494L) Mutation: Clinicopathological and Biochemical Evidence From an Autopsy Case.\nAbstract: We report the clinicopathological and biochemical findings of ALS associated with a UBQLN2 P494L mutation. Autopsy revealed widespread TDP-43 pathology and UBQLN2-positive inclusions. Immunoblot analysis demonstrated a marked reduction of soluble UBQLN2, supporting functional UBQLN2 insufficiency as a pathogenic mechanism underlying TDP-43 aggregation.\n\nID: 42404802\nTitle: Region-specific features of early glial activation and Aquaporin-4 dysregulation in conditional mouse models of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Aggregation and cytoplasmic mislocalization of TDP-43 are key features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Neuroinflammatory processes mediated by glial cells play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of these and other diseases, defined as TDP-43 proteinopathies. Here, we characterized region-specific glial activation in two conditional mouse models: hTDP-43-WT (overexpressing nuclear wild-type human TDP-43) and hTDP-43-\u0394NLS (expressing cytoplasmic TDP-43 with altered nuclear localization signal) following 1 month of transgene expression. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed distinct patterns of microglial activation across brain regions. hTDP-43-WT mice exhibited significant microgliosis in motor (MC) and somatosensory (SSC) cortices and hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) with pronounced morphological alterations (i.e. increased soma size). Sholl analysis demonstrated reduced branching length and complexity in MC, SSC, and hippocampal subfields. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice displayed more pronounced microglial activation in hippocampal regions (CA1, DG) compared to cortical areas, with significant increases in microglial density. Additionally, we observed region-specific cortical astrocytosis in both models, suggesting coordinated glial reactivity. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice showed decreased polarization of astrocytic water channel Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) around vascular structures in SSC and hippocampal CA1/DG. The changes in AQP4 localization, which is critical for glymphatic function, support the hypothesis that this waste clearance system for the brain is altered in TDP-43 proteinopathies. These findings demonstrate that these different animal models of ALS/FTD induce distinct neuroinflammatory signatures, potentially contributing to the region-specific vulnerability observed in these diseases. Our data provide insights into early glial-mediated pathogenic mechanisms that could guide targeted therapeutic strategies for TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42403013\nTitle: Fus-depleted oligodendrocytes reduce neuronal damage and Alzheimer's disease progression in the AppNL-G-F mouse.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is an age-dependent neurodegenerative disorder and represents the most common type of dementia, increasing in incidence at an alarming rate in the aging population. The hallmarks of the disease are amyloid plaque accumulation, microglia and astrocyte activation, and loss of presynaptic structure leading to cognitive decline. Recently, oligodendrocyte (OL) and myelin abnormalities have emerged as important contributors to the pathogenesis of AD. In normal brain homeostatic conditions, OL maintain neuronal health through myelin axon interactions and by supplying neurotrophic and metabolic support. How strengthening OL function may support neuronal health in AD neurodegeneration remains to be fully characterized and represents a gap in knowledge and a missed therapeutic opportunity. This study sought to examine how myelin and OL may improve neuronal deficits associated with AD. We have generated a novel mouse model (AD/cKO) by crossing the AppNL-G-F mouse, an established AD model, which carries three human AD mutations in the mouse App gene, with the FusOLcKO whose OL depleted of Fus (Fused in Sarcoma) produce thicker myelin associated with greater cholesterol biosynthesis. We evaluated spatial memory function with standardized cognitive testing. We evaluated microglia density and state, astrocytic activation and toxic phenotype, myelin density, cholesterol content, amyloid plaque burden, presynaptic structures, and neuronal hypoxic and oxidative damage in the hippocampus and cortex. We characterized the transcriptome of AD/cKO hippocampal OL compared to AD by using single-cell transcriptomic studies. Spatial working memory was fully preserved in the aged AD/cKO mouse relative to the AD mouse. This outcome was associated with reduced neuronal oxidative damage, preserved presynaptic structures at the amyloid plaque niches, and a shift in microglia state at the niches in both hippocampus and cortex. In contrast, amyloid plaque burden and microglia density were decreased in the hippocampus but not in cortex, uncoupling the neuronal and microglia effects from the amyloid burden. Fus dependent myelin increase was present in both hippocampus and cortex. Single-cell transcriptomics of AD/cKO hippocampal OL revealed upregulation of energy metabolism and antioxidant genes, suggesting a role of OL enhanced energy metabolism in mediating protection of neurons and affecting microglia state in AD pathology. This work provides new insight into how oligodendrocytes may protect neurons in AD, communicate with other glial cellular players, and point to potential targets for disease intervention aimed at slowing AD progression.\n\nID: 42400802\nTitle: Identifying genetics biomarkers in correlation with pathological and PSMA PET/CT characteristics in prostate cancer.\nAbstract: Prostate cancer is a prevalent disease with diverse tumor characteristics that complicate treatment. The integration of spatial patterns from prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), pathology and expanding genomic data represents a groundbreaking advancement in histo-imaging genomics. The aim of this study was to elucidate the internetwork mapping between genetic biomarkers and PSMA PET/CT imaging in prostate cancer patients. mRNA sequencing and clinical data from 433 prostate cancer patients were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Differential gene expression between the Gleason score (GS)\u2009>\u20097 and GS\u2009\u2264\u20097 groups was analyzed. Feature selection was performed following the univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. A GS predictive model was developed using multivariate logistic regression. Additionally, local samples and images from 27 patients were collected. PSMA PET/CT imaging was performed before radical prostatectomy, and mRNA sequencing of prostate cancer lesions was conducted using next-generation sequencing. Differentially expressed genes identified from the TCGA dataset were subsequently analyzed for correlations with PET-related metrics in the local dataset by utilizing Pearson correlation analysis.Out of the TCGA dataset, 174 genes exhibited differential expression. After feature selection, 53 genes remained. In the local dataset, ten genes (EFNA2, CACNA1I, CA1, MYBPC3, CYP1A1, TLCD3B, LRTM2, GBX2, SPSB4, and GDF3) demonstrated significant associations with PET-related metrics. When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters. This study identified genetic markers significantly correlated with PSMA PET/CT imaging features in prostate cancer patients. These findings may provide a valuable foundation for optimizing prostate cancer diagnostic procedures and tailoring therapeutic approaches based on genetic and imaging biomarkers.\n\nID: 42400730\nTitle: Neuroprotective potential of resveratrol in Parkinson, Huntington, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive review.\nAbstract: Resveratrol shows neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies across a number of neurodegenerative illnesses, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Huntington's disease (HD), and it enhances mitochondrial function through stimulation of the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1\u03b1 pathway, thereby improving mitochondrial oxidative capacity and ATP generation. The natural polyphenol lowers \u03b1-synuclein accumulation and affects autophagy; both markers of PD. Combining nano\u2011resveratrol formulations with L\u2011DOPA has shown greater therapeutic efficacy in animal models (MPTP mouse), while co\u2011administration with EGCG has shown synergistic neuroprotection in vitro (SH\u2011SY5Y cells). These combination strategies offer potential advantages in neuroprotection and symptom alleviation while minimizing adverse drug effects. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 and AMPK signaling in preclinical models, enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis, lowering apoptosis, and restoring cellular resilience. The effectiveness of various models and dosages varies. The primary mechanism by which resveratrol promotes neuronal survival and remyelination in multiple sclerosis is through SIRT1 activation, which does not directly reduce inflammation. As innovative delivery systems, intranasal nanoparticles and exosomes produced from macrophages have shown improved CNS targeting accuracy. Resveratrol slows down neurodegeneration and improves the prognosis of HD by improving motor function and stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis in addition to activating neuroprotective ERK signaling. All of these results point to resveratrol's several pathways as a strong contender for neurodegenerative disease adjunctive treatment. The current evidence base is insufficient to support clinical use of resveratrol for any of the four diseases. Further rigorous preclinical studies (including TDP-43 models for ALS, SIRT1 knockout studies, and human-feasible dosing) and well-designed clinical trials with pharmacokinetic endpoints are required before any clinical recommendations can be made.\n\nID: 42399983\nTitle: Regional mapping of CSF1R-positive microglia in neurodegenerative diseases and progressive MS, with exploratory presynaptic marker analyses.\nAbstract: Microglial colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R) is a therapeutic and imaging target, yet the regional, disease-specific distribution of CSF1R-positive microglia in the human brain remains incompletely defined, limiting interpretation of emerging CSF1R-PET signals. We sought to build a cross-disease, multi-region, quantitative map of CSF1R-positive microglia in neurodegenerative conditions and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions, with an exploratory comparison to presynaptic marker burden. CSF1R mRNA\u2011positive microglia were quantified by RNAscope across six cortical regions (MFG, IFG, ITG, AG, CA1, EC) in early\u2011onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), late\u2011onset AD (LOAD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 inclusions due to progranulin mutation (FTLD\u2011GRN), and in primary and secondary progressive MS (PPMS, SPMS) within cortical gray\u2011matter plaques, plaque-adjacent gray matter and white matter. Positivity was defined a priori as\u2009\u2265\u20093 puncta with housekeeping\u2011probe pass and negative\u2011control verification, counting blinded, and densities were cortical\u2011thickness corrected. Iba-1 immunolabeling verified microglial identity. Western blot provided protein\u2011level verification. We explored ROI\u2011level associations of CSF1R with SV2A and synaptophysin previously measured in the same regions/cases. In neurodegeneration, increases were smaller and region\u2011specific (e.g., EOAD-ITG/CA1; LOAD-AG; PSP-AG; FTLD\u2011GRN-IFG/ITG/AG/EC), with minimal white\u2011matter change. In progressive MS, gray-matter CSF1R-positive microglia densities did not differ from controls, whereas SPMS white matter was increased. Exploratory analysis showed that CSF1R and SV2A were positively associated across ROIs in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., PSP approximately \u03c1\u2009=\u20090.66), and weakest in LOAD; synaptophysin showed similar patterns, suggesting that regions with higher CSF1R-positive microglia density can coincide with relative preservation of presynaptic markers. A cross\u2011disease, region\u2011resolved map reveals region\u2011specific changes in CSF1R\u2009+\u2009cell density in neurodegeneration, but only white matter in MS. These findings provide the histological context needed to interpret future CSF1R\u2011PET. Prospective studies pairing CSF1R\u2011PET with SV2A\u2011PET and multiplex tissue profiling are warranted to define microglial states and synaptic outcomes in vivo.\n\nID: 42398690\nTitle: Mutant superoxide dismutase 1-catalyzed hydrogen therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis achieved by intercepting oxidative stress-neuroinflammation crosstalk.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord, with mutant superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation as key pathogenic drivers. Here, we uncover that mutant SOD1 is both a Fenton-like agent able for catalytical generation of \u00b7OH and a hydrogenation catalyst for H2 scavenging reactive oxygen species. To enhance the bioavailability of H2, we develop an orally administered Mg2Si nanosheets based feed for sustained release of high-amount H2. On an ALS model of hSOD1G93A transgenic mice, Mg2Si feed remarkably delays ALS progression, improves the motor performance of ALS mice, and extends their lifespan. Histopathologically, oral Mg2Si treatment ameliorates motor neuron degeneration, misfolded SOD1 aggregation and reactive gliosis in spinal cord, while protecting neuromuscular junctions and ameliorating muscle atrophy during disease progression. Transcriptomic analysis demonstrates the H2-mediated down-regulation of both oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory pathways in response to the suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome activation. The proposed strategy of catalyzed hydrogen therapy offers an inspiration for metalloproteases-related neurodegenerative diseases treatment. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable and devastating neurodegenerative disease lacking effective clinical interventions. Although hydrogen gas (H2) exhibits promising neuroprotective potential, conventional H2 therapy is severely limited by unstable and transient H2 release, failing to sustain long-term treatment requirements for chronic ALS pathogenesis. To overcome this bottleneck, we engineer oral administrable Mg2Si nanosheets that enable sustained H2 release via gastrointestinal retention, achieving stable long-term hydrogen supplementation in vivo. Mechanistically, Mg2Si-derived H2 efficiently eliminates excess free radicals triggered by toxic mutant SOD1, and further disrupts the pathological crosstalk between oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in ALS. In transgenic ALS mice, dietary Mg2Si intervention markedly ameliorates motor dysfunction and effectively delays disease progression. Collectively, this study firstly applies Mg2Si nanomaterial-based sustained hydrogen therapy for ALS treatment, establishes a novel gastrointestinal hydrogen delivery strategy, and provides an innovative and clinically translatable paradigm for the design of hydrogen delivery systems against neurodegenerative disorders.\n\nID: 42395430\nTitle: ADAR2-Mediated RNA Editing Promotes TDP-43 Nuclear Export and Alters RNA Binding.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein - 43 (TDP-43) nuclear loss is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and related neurodegenerative disorders. While the consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction have been well-characterized, the mechanisms driving TDP-43 mislocalization remain poorly understood. Previous observations of altered localization and function of the adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing enzyme adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 2 (ADAR2) in ALS/FTD tissue prompted us to investigate whether dysregulated RNA editing contributes to pathological TDP-43 nucleocytoplasmic trafficking. TDP-43 cytoplasmic mislocalization was assessed following ADAR2 and TDP-43 co-overexpression in HEK293T cells and a Drosophila model co-overexpressing human TDP-43 and dADAR in motor neurons. We further evaluated TDP-43 mislocalization through both HeLa cell assays and interspecies heterokaryon assays. Next, we assessed TDP-43 binding to A-to-I edited RNA oligomers through electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs), and investigated inosine-containing RNAs in vivo via TDP-43 RNA immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (RIP-seq) datasets from human TDP-43-expressing Drosophila . Finally, RNAseq and enhanced cross-linking and immunoprecipitation (eCLIP-seq) were performed in SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing three ADAR2 variants with differing editing activity to identify editing-related transcriptional alterations and RNAs differentially bound to TDP-43. ADAR2 overexpression reduced the nucleocytoplasmic (N:C) ratio of TDP-43 in HEK293T cells in a ADAR2 catalytic activity- and TDP-43 RNA-binding capacity-dependent manner. Drosophila motor neurons overexpressing dADAR also exhibited decreased nuclear TDP-43. Interspecies heterokaryons and permeabilized HeLa cell assays demonstrated that catalytically active ADAR2 and synthetic inosine-containing RNA oligomers, respectively, enhance nuclear export of endogenous TDP-43. EMSAs revealed preferential binding of TDP-43 to inosine-containing RNAs relative to unedited RNAs, and analysis of Drosophila RIP-seq datasets demonstrated enrichment of edited transcripts within TDP-43-bound RNAs. Finally, RNAseq and eCLIP-seq analyses identified editing-dependent alterations in gene expression and TDP-43 RNA-binding profiles in SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing active ADAR2 variants. Together, our findings identify A-to-I RNA editing as a previously unrecognized regulator of TDP-43 localization and RNA interactions. These results support a model where altered RNA editing modifies TDP-43-RNA interactions, promoting increased nuclear export of TDP-43. Broadly, our work highlights RNA editing dysregulation as a potential contributor to early pathogenic mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42394935\nTitle: A convergence of global epidemics: diabetes as a modulator of neurodegenerative and neuro-inflammatory disorders.\nAbstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and neurological disorders are rapidly converging global health burdens, driven by population ageing, the growing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and limited early detection and disease-modifying therapies for many neurological syndromes. Beyond its established role in diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy, DM is increasingly implicated as a modifier of risk, phenotype, and prognosis across a wide range of central and peripheral nervous system diseases. In this narrative review, we synthesize current epidemiological, clinical, genetic, and mechanistic evidence examining the relationship between DM and 10 clinically important neurological disorders: Alzheimer's disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis (MS), myasthenia gravis (MG), and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Across these conditions, DM acts as a context-dependent disease modifier, increasing risk in some disorders, appearing protective or delaying onset in others, and influencing disease phenotype, progression, and treatment response. We highlight potential areas of mechanistic convergence, such as insulin resistance, inflammation, disrupted energy homeostasis, and genetic predisposition, alongside important divergences shaped by disease-specific pathology. We also discuss the clinical and translational implications of this interface, including diagnostic challenges, opportunities for improved risk stratification, and growing interest in repurposing antidiabetic therapies, particularly metformin, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, for neurological benefit. As the global burden of diabetes and neurological disease escalates, it is crucial to better understand the interplay between metabolic dysfunction, neurodegeneration, and neuro-immune pathways. The integration of insights across diseases may inform prevention strategies and support the development of therapeutic interventions at the metabolic-neurological interface.\n\nID: 42394718\nTitle: Fungistatic effect of sorbic acid on yeast cells via translational repression involving eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and formation of Ded1- and eIF2B-granules.\nAbstract: Sorbic acid is a lipophilic weak acid with fungistatic activity, and it has been widely used as a food preservative, along with its potassium and calcium salts. Although the fungistatic effect of sorbic acid is thought to be primarily due to acidification within fungal cells, the detailed fungistatic mechanism remains unclear. We investigated the effects of sorbic acid on yeast translation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. At sublethal concentrations (2-4 mM), sorbic acid quickly repressed translation. Conversely, removal of sorbic acid restored translation activity, indicating that the sorbic acid-induced translational repression is reversible. Pronounced translational repression induced by various stress conditions or nutrient starvation is often accompanied by eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation, eIF2B-body and stress granule (SG) formation, and the sequestration of Ded1 (which plays a role in translation initiation as a DEAD-box RNA helicase) into SGs. We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs. In contrast, sorbic acid stress induced the formation of not eIF2B bodies but eIF2B granules, which colocalized with SGs. These results suggest that the functional arrest of translation-related factors, including eIF2 \u03b1 , eIF2B, and Ded1, correlates strongly with the translational repression in the presence of sorbic acid. Notably, Gcn2 deficiency delayed translational repression and SG formation, and significantly suppressed eIF2B granule formation, suggesting the involvement of Gcn2 in these stress responses during sorbic acid stress. Our findings provide new insights into the physiological effects of sorbic acid on yeast cells, specifically regarding the regulation of translation-related factors.\n\nID: 42389895\nTitle: Nanoscale morphological and structural analysis of round and donut oligomers formed by C-terminal domain of TDP-43.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), limbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and Parkinson's disease are associated with an abrupt aggregation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43). Although molecular mechanisms of this pathological aggregation remain unclear, accumulated evidence suggests that the C-terminus domain (C-terminal domain (CTD)) is the trigger of TDP-43 self-assembly into toxic oligomers and fibrils. While the secondary structure and morphology of protein fibrils have been well documented, very little is known about TDP-43 oligomers. This is primarily because of the transient nature and low concentrations of these protein species. In the current study, we utilize nano-infrared spectroscopy, also known as atomic force microscopy-infrared (AFM-IR) spectroscopy, to investigate the morphology and secondary structure of CTD of TDP-43 oligomers formed at the early and middle stages of protein aggregation. This innovative technique allows us to resolve both morphology and secondary structure of individual protein aggregates. We found that at the early stage of protein aggregation, CTD of TDP-43 formed two morphologically different protein aggregates: donut-like (DO) and round (RO) oligomers. DO yielded fibrillar species, while RO persisted throughout the entire course of CTD TDP-43 self-assembly.\n\nID: 42388323\nTitle: Editorial: Emerging mechanisms in neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis: vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42387584\nTitle: SGK1-mediated deficits in microglial phagocytosis drive pathological progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Alterations in microglial function and transcriptomic profiles are major pathological hallmarks of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the dynamics and regulatory mechanisms underlying microglial phagocytic activity during disease progression remain unclear. In this study, we observed stage-dependent alterations in microglial phagocytic activity during disease progression in SOD1G93A mice. Single-cell RNA sequencing suggested that this change was associated with a reduced abundance of microglial subpopulations enriched for phagocytosis-related pathways. Transcriptomic analysis identified serum- and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 1 (SGK1) as a potential mediator of this process. Notably, sgk1 knockout in SOD1G93A mice was associated with improved microglial clearance of myelin debris and reduced aberrant engulfment of neuronal material after disease onset. Our results further showed that, after disease onset, the accumulation of myelin debris and apoptotic neurons induced SGK1 upregulation in microglia from SOD1G93A mice. Mechanistically, SGK1 appeared to promote lipid accumulation in microglia by suppressing lipophagy, thereby impairing the ability of microglia to clear cellular debris. Moreover, pharmacological inhibition of SGK1 with GSK650394 attenuated motor deficits and prolonged survival in SOD1G93A mice. Together, our findings provide evidence for a previously unrecognized role of SGK1 in regulating microglial phagocytosis in ALS models and support SGK1 as a potential therapeutic target in SOD1 mutation-associated ALS models.\n\nID: 42385702\nTitle: Recurrent patterns of TOP1-mediated neuronal genomic damage shared by major neurodegenerative disorders.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) represent two major categories of neurodegenerative disorders-TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and tau proteinopathies-for which the mechanisms driving neuronal death remain unclear. Single-cell whole-genome sequencing of 469 neurons from C9ORF72 ALS, C9ORF72 FTD, AD, and control brains revealed increased somatic single-nucleotide variants (sSNVs) and insertions/deletions (sIndels) in all three diseases. Mutational signature analysis identified a disease-associated sSNV signature consistent with oxidative damage and an sIndel process affecting 22% of ALS, 76% of FTD, and 61% of AD neurons-but only 2% of control neurons-resembling signature ID4, previously linked to topoisomerase 1 (TOP1)-mediated mutagenesis. Rapid approach to DNA adduct recovery (RADAR) assays confirmed increased TOP1-DNA covalent complexes, and duplex sequencing confirmed the increased sIndels and identified single-strand events as likely precursor lesions. TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42383305\nTitle: TDP-43 proteinopathy as a biomarker and therapeutic target in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of adult-onset motor neuron disease, characterised by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 (TAR DNA-binding protein 43), an RNA-binding protein, is considered a hallmark of ALS pathology, found in nearly all postmortem cases of ALS. TDP-43 is normally primarily nuclear, where it has a widespread role in gene regulation. Mutations, extrinsic stressors, and alterations in RNA homeostasis in ALS lead to nuclear depletion of TDP-43 and the formation of cytosolic TDP-43 aggregates. This causes multiple downstream effects on neuronal function and degeneration as well as gene expression. TDP-43 is a promising target as a biomarker, as it is found to be elevated in the biofluids of ALS patients, and its cytoplasmic aggregation can also be observed in peripheral tissues; however, methodological variability and technical limitations currently preclude the establishment of TDP-43 as a standalone biomarker. There are also promising therapeutic strategies in development targeting TDP-43 pathology, but a critical challenge that remains is achieving a balance between eliminating toxic aggregates and preserving the essential functions of TDP-43. In summary, with further research, considering TDP-43 pathology in ALS gives hope for finding future novel diagnostics and therapeutics for ALS.\n\nID: 42381488\nTitle: Neural Organoid Models as a Platform for Studying Disease Mechanisms in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and lower motor neurons leading to muscle wasting. However, structural and molecular abnormalities, including cortical thinning and TDP-43 pathology, extend into frontal, parietal, and temporal areas, pointing to defects across broader cortical regions. The advent of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) technology has enabled the generation of human-specific brain cell types in\u00a0vitro. Here, we provide an overview of the three-dimensional (3D) hiPSC-derived neural organoid platforms used to model cortical structures and to study cortical ALS-associated phenotypes. We review which pathological hallmarks have been recapitulated in these organoids and discuss disease phenotypes reported to date. Further, we comprehensively cover different neural organoid models and experimental strategies, including patient-derived hiPSC models and exogenous pathology induction, while addressing current technical challenges. Together, these advances position neural organoids as an emerging tool to study cell-type-specific and circuit-level mechanisms related to cortical changes in ALS.\n\nID: 42380136\nTitle: FET proteins and PARylation-dependent condensates promote replication fork reversal and genome stability.\nAbstract: Targeting replication-associated DNA repair mechanisms, including the control of ADP-ribosylation by PARP1/2 and PARG, is a powerful therapeutic approach for cancer. However, the mechanisms by which PARG inhibition impacts DNA replication remain unclear. Here, we combine isolation of proteins on nascent DNA (iPOND) with quantitative proteomics and functional assays to investigate replication fork dynamics upon acute PARG inhibition. We find that FET family proteins (FUS, EWS, and TAF15) are recruited to replication forks in a PAR-dependent manner, forming condensates that slow fork progression and promote fork reversal. FET proteins control fork dynamics in response to some, but not all, replication stresses. FUS inactivation leads to unrestrained fork progression via RECQ1 and PRIMPOL, increased single-stranded DNA gaps, genome instability, and synthetic lethality with BRCA1 deficiency. These findings reveal that FET protein assemblies modulate replication stress responses, influencing genome stability and the cellular response to cancer therapeutics targeting PARylation pathways.\n\nID: 42377311\nTitle: Could anticholinergics accelerate ALS progression? A critical perspective on drug safety and disease vulnerability.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited treatment options and diverse symptoms necessitating active management. Anticholinergic medications are frequently used in ALS care, particularly for sialorrhea and mood disturbances. Their cumulative effects, termed anticholinergic burden, may pose underrecognized risks in this neurologically vulnerable population. This review highlights a plausible safety signal and outlines priorities for future research. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from non-ALS populations reporting associations between higher anticholinergic burden and cognitive decline, respiratory complications, functional deterioration, and mortality. Evidence was identified through targeted PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase searches with reference chaining, emphasizing recent and seminal studies. Mechanistic overlap with ALS pathophysiology, including neuromuscular junction disruption, impaired cholinergic signaling, and neuroinflammation, supports biological plausibility for harm. Current ALS guidelines do not address cumulative anticholinergic exposure, leaving clinicians without a framework for evaluating risk or deprescribing. This article proposes a testable hypothesis that anticholinergic burden may represent a clinically relevant yet unmeasured risk factor in ALS. Emerging pharmacoepidemiologic methods and validated burden tools offer approaches to quantify exposure and evaluate relationships with ALS outcomes, supporting safer symptomatic management. Prioritizing longitudinal studies and integrating burden assessment into multidisciplinary care may help clarify risk.\n\nID: 42423109\nTitle: AAV.hBAG3 Gene Therapy Improves Phenotype in a Valosin Containing Protein\u00a0Mouse Model of Hereditary Inclusion Body Myositis.\nAbstract: Mutations in the valosin-containing protein (VCP) gene lead to a hereditary type of inclusion body myositis (hIBM), in which sarcoplasmic and myonuclear inclusions with TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology and mitochondrial abnormalities are observed in histological analysis. Pathophysiological conditions in the cell cause the protein quality control system to depend on the autophagy-lysosome pathway (ALP) for degradation of accumulated misfolded proteins and mitochondrial turnover. BCL2-associated athanogene 3 (BAG3) protein has a role in initiating the ALP. Our aim was to ameliorate disease processes resulting from mitochondrial abnormalities and misfolded protein aggregation by upregulating the ALP through overexpression of human BAG3 (hBAG3). The VCP-A232E mouse, a model for hIBM, received AAVrh74.tMCK.hBAG3 systemically at 3 months of age, and outcome measures, including functional, histological, and molecular studies, were assessed 9 months post-gene delivery. hBAG3 treatment improved treadmill running distance and rotarod duration, reduced the number of TDP-43-positive aggregates, and decreased the number of fibers showing abnormalities in mitochondrial enzyme histochemistry, compared with the untreated cohort. Moreover, hBAG3 gene therapy resulted in improvements in mitophagy and mitochondrial homeostasis observed as increased levels in mitophagy markers Parkin and Bnip3, mitochondria biogenesis marker Pgc1\u03b1 and mitochondrial DNA-encoded subunits of complex IV, Cox1 and Cox3. In addition, the LC-II/I ratio increased, indicating increased autophagic flux. Our study presents evidence that the strategy of supporting the ALP system by overexpressing BAG3 has potential therapeutic use for myodegenerative conditions associated with abnormal protein aggregates and mitochondrial turnover.\n=======================================================\n\n### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n\n\nFormat Requirement:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least 20 quotes\" then there must be at least 20 matching citations.  You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write.\n\nEvaluation Schema:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY  & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least 20 (required, 20 or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally.  Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n  \"Alignment\": 5,\n  \"Consilience\": 6,\n  \"Confidence\": 5,\n  \"Logic_Chain\":[\n    {\n      \"Step\": 1,\n      \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n      \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n      \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n      \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n      \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n      \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n      \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n      \"Justification\": \"...\",\n      \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n    {\n      \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n      \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n  \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n,\n  \"suggested_experiments\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested experiments]\",\n  \"suggested_studies\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested studies]\",\n  \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": \"[Extract: You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \\\"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\\\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \\\"already known\\\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]]\",\n  \"contradictions_between_evidences\": \"[Extract: Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here]\",\n  \"repurposed_solutions\": \"[Extract: identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials]\"\n}\n###JSON_END###\n\n### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT 1) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42363764 for the quote: \"rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"rG4 activity depends on its concent...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 42363764 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42363764 ---\n  ID: 42363764\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplexes function as a tunable switch of FUS phase separation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to support essential cellular functions, but aberrant phase transitions promote toxic aggregation in neurodegenerative disease. Short RNA oligonucleotides can reverse this behavior, yet the structural determinants that govern RNA activity remain poorly defined. Here, we identify RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) as tunable structural motifs that potently modulate FUS LLPS. rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly, whereas chemical modifications that stabilize rG4 enhance inhibitory function and render these activities resilient to ionic perturbation. Although short rG4s interact with both soluble and condensed FUS, they preferentially engage the soluble pool, likely shifting the equilibrium toward dispersion. Leveraging these mechanistic insights, we developed a bioinformatic pipeline that uncovered more rG4 inhibitors that robustly reverse FUS LLPS and aggregation. Our findings establish rG4s as chemically programmable regulators of protein phase behavior and provide a blueprint for engineering RNA-based therapeutics that dissolve pathogenic FUS assemblies. More broadly, this work directly links RNA secondary structure to distinct functional outcomes in phase behavior, establishing a structure-function paradigm for RNA control of condensates, demonstrating implications in both fundamental biology and therapeutic development.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42363764 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42359165 for the quote: \"The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"The identification of STMN2 as a do...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 42359165 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42359165 ---\n  ID: 42359165\nTitle: Therapeutic frontiers in ALS: iPSC-based drug discovery, cell therapy, and gene therapy-Advances through 2026.\nAbstract: Three converging therapeutic paradigms-iPSC-based drug discovery, cell transplantation, and gene therapy-have substantially expanded the therapeutic pipeline for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) between 2020 and 2026. The FDA's accelerated approval of tofersen (Qalsody) in April 2023 marked the first treatment targeting a genetic cause of ALS. iPSC-derived drug candidates, including ropinirole and bosutinib, have completed early-phase clinical trials led by Japanese institutions. Cell therapies targeting neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells are being actively explored as immunomodulatory strategies, although efficacy remains to be established in adequately powered trials. Next-generation gene-silencing approaches-including RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics and AAV-delivered microRNA-entered first-in-human trials in 2024-2025. The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS, which constitutes approximately 90% of all cases, with company-reported interim data suggesting target engagement in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ANQUR trial (QRL-201). This review synthesizes the latest evidence across all three therapeutic domains, with attention to the hierarchy of evidence, regulatory milestones, and the pioneering contributions of Japanese research groups.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42359165 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42347120 for the quote: \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 42347120 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42347120 ---\n  ID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42347120 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42234776 for the quote: \"A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"A major feature of TDP-43 pathology...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 42234776 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42234776 ---\n  ID: 42234776\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report previously unidentified TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7, and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we showed that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and down-regulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occurred selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restored neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescued the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42234776 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42068244 for the quote: \"the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 42068244 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42068244 ---\n  ID: 42068244\nTitle: Exploring the role of phase separation in TDP-43 pathogenesis with ArtiTDP43.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is a nuclear RNA-binding protein implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and FTLD, where it becomes mislocalized to the cytoplasm and forms pathological aggregates. These aggregates are thought to arise through liquid-liquid phase separation, a process by which proteins form dynamic, membrane-less condensates that can mature into solid structures. To better understand this process, the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates resembling disease pathology. These transitions are reversible at early stages but become irreversible as aggregates solidify. The study by Combe et\u00a0al. demonstrates that increasing cytoplasmic TDP-43 concentration drives a liquid-to-solid transition, while oxidative stress accelerates this process and promotes pathological features such as phosphorylation and p62 recruitment. Importantly, formation of cytoplasmic aggregates leads to depletion of nuclear TDP-43 and increased cell death, indicating toxicity. Overall, the findings establish a mechanistic link between phase separation, aggregation, and cytotoxicity in TDP-43 proteinopathies. ArtiTDP43 provides a powerful tool to study early disease mechanisms and explore therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing pathological aggregation or maintaining normal TDP-43 dynamics.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42068244 ---\n\n\n\u2705 PASSED (DO NOT CHANGE THESE):\n- \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\" (Source: 42418847)\n- \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\" (Source: 42418280)\n- \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\" (Source: 42399370)\n- \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\" (Source: 42397263)\n- \"The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.\" (Source: 42367958)\n- \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\" (Source: 42343570)\n- \"the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.\" (Source: 42295787)\n- \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\" (Source: 42262924)\n- \"Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.\" (Source: 42239455)\n- \"The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.\" (Source: 42227825)\n- \"Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.\" (Source: 42207631)\n- \"Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.\" (Source: 42193936)\n- \"Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.\" (Source: 42072681)\n- \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" (Source: 41996987)\n- \"inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.\" (Source: 41993496)\n\n\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. Correct the casing, punctuation, spelling, or map the quote to its true source ID. Do NOT use ellipses.\n\n=======================================================\n\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f CRITICAL VERIFICATION FAILURE (RETRY LOOP DETECTED) \u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\nYour previous response was REJECTED because your quotes failed strict byte-perfect validation.\n\nTO BREAK THE LOOP, FOLLOW THESE 3 ABSOLUTE RULES:\n1. NO REPAIRING: If a quote failed, do NOT attempt to edit or tweak it. Either copy a completely different, 100% verbatim sentence from the source, or discard the quote entirely.\n2. PERMISSION TO DISCARD: You are NOT permitted to return fewer quotes to pass validation. Never hallucinate just to meet a quota.\n3. BYTE-PERFECT COPY: You must perform a direct, literal copy-paste. Ellipses (...) are BANNED. Do not change a single capital letter, punctuation mark, or space.\n=======================================================\n\nBASED STRICTLY ON THE CONTEXT LITERATURE ABOVE, EVALUATE THIS SPECIFIC PERSPECTIVE/PENTAMATRIX:\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"",
            "rawResponse": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although \"Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes\" is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"\n(Evaluation of the mechanistic convergence and pathological interplay of these entities in ALS).\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe interplay between RNA-binding proteins (TDP-43 and FUS), translational regulation, and stress granules (SGs) constitutes a core mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. STMN2 (Stathmin-2) depletion, driven by both TDP-43-dependent splicing and TDP-43-independent stress granule translation repression, serves as a central indicator of neuronal dysfunction.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nIn ALS, the pathological landscape is defined by the mislocalization and aggregation of RNA-binding proteins. \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\" These proteins, particularly TDP-43 and FUS, are central to this process. \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\" \n\nA critical downstream effect of this pathology is the loss of STMN2, essential for axonal maintenance. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" STMN2 levels are uniquely vulnerable: \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\" This confirms that translational inhibition via stress granules provides an additional, independent layer of toxicity. Therapeutic efforts, such as those targeting the conserved region of TDP-43, emphasize that \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\"\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   STMN2 depletion occurs through two parallel pathways: TDP-43-mediated splicing loss and direct translational repression in stress granules.\n*   HSP70 and DNAJB1 act as critical chaperone components within stress granules, where \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\"\n*   RNA G-quadruplexes serve as tunable switches for FUS phase separation, demonstrating that RNA structure itself dictates the transition to toxicity.\n*   The C-terminal domain of TDP-43 is identified as the primary driver of both liquid-liquid phase separation and pathological amyloid conversion.\n*   Nuclear export modulation can effectively mitigate the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates, representing a viable, underutilized target.\n*   ALS patients exhibit a sex-dependent neuroinflammatory profile, with male patients showing higher GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 levels.\n*   Sorbic acid, a food preservative, induces translational repression in yeast models through eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and stress granule formation, mirroring stress responses in human neurons.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42418847 - Application: Core definition of neurodegenerative proteins as LLPS-capable. - \"Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS).\"\n2. ID: 42418280 - Application: Identified TDP-43 and FUS as the major hotspots for LLPS-driven aggregation. - \"Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects.\"\n3. ID: 42399370 - Application: Mechanism of neuroprotection through CR targeting. - \"Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation.\"\n4. ID: 42397263 - Application: Methodology for visualizing TDP-43 pathology. - \"We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap.\"\n5. ID: 42367958 - Application: Impact of protease variants on phase behavior. - \"The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS.\"\n6. ID: 42343570 - Application: Mechanistic divergence of STMN2 depletion. - \"Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing.\"\n7. ID: 42295787 - Application: Conditions promoting irreversible aggregation. - \"the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates.\"\n8. ID: 42262924 - Application: Chaperone involvement in stress granule disassembly. - \"In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner.\"\n9. ID: 42239455 - Application: Circadian regulation of proteins in stress. - \"Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing.\"\n10. ID: 42227825 - Application: C-terminal domain role in aggregation. - \"The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation.\"\n11. ID: 42207631 - Application: RBP diversity and phase behavior. - \"Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation.\"\n12. ID: 42193936 - Application: Convergent mechanisms across ALS and AD. - \"Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting.\"\n13. ID: 42072681 - Application: Physiological role of condensates. - \"Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions.\"\n14. ID: 41996987 - Application: Interplay of splicing defects and aggregation. - \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\"\n15. ID: 41993496 - Application: Nuclear export as a regulator. - \"inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation.\"\n16. ID: 42394718 - Application: Sorbic acid induced translational repression. - \"We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs.\"\n17. ID: 42458512 - Application: Astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity. - \"DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy.\"\n18. ID: 42429860 - Application: Functional alteration in FUS models. - \"Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.\"\n19. ID: 42459857 - Application: Electroacupuncture efficacy. - \"Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis.\"\n20. 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                        "quote": "In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.",
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                        "quote": "Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.",
                        "source_id": "41656808"
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                    {
                        "quote": "Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.",
                        "source_id": "41292721"
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                    {
                        "quote": "RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.",
                        "source_id": "40775435"
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                    {
                        "quote": "oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.",
                        "source_id": "41614607"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing",
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                        "quote": "TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.",
                        "source_id": "41394711"
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                    {
                        "quote": "Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.",
                        "source_id": "41256508"
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                    {
                        "quote": "Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.",
                        "source_id": "41121980"
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                    {
                        "quote": "In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.",
                        "source_id": "40140908"
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.",
                        "source_id": "39486415"
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                    {
                        "quote": "The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.",
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                        "quote": "TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.",
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                        "quote": "SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).",
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                    "justification": "While the relationship between TDP-43 and STMN2 is well-documented, the precise temporal hierarchy between FUS-mediated stress granule formation and TDP-43 aggregation remains a subject of ongoing investigation in diverse neuron models.",
                    "predicted_result": "Restoration of STMN2 expression will likely mitigate synaptic failure even in the presence of FUS-mediated stress granule defects.",
                    "short_answer_to_user": "STMN2 is a central hub in ALS pathogenesis, functionally linked to TDP-43-dependent splicing and translational control, whereas FUS mutations independently modulate stress granule kinetics, creating a convergent toxic environment."
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                    "Assess if FUS-induced stress granule persistence directly hinders the nucleocytoplasmic transport of TDP-43, independent of existing aggregation markers.",
                    "Utilize CRISPR-based STMN2 modulation to determine if sustained STMN2 levels can override the translational toxicity induced by FUSP525L in motor neurons."
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                    "Cross-comparative transcriptomic analysis of ALS patient cohorts stratified by FUS mutations vs TDP-43 loss to identify shared translational target nodes.",
                    "Longitudinal study of chaperone resource exhaustion in models containing both C9orf72-DPRs and FUS aggregation."
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                "contradictions_between_evidences": "There is a minor dispute regarding the necessity of stress granules in TDP-43 pathology. Some earlier models assumed SG-dependency, while ID: 41727136 provides evidence that TDP-43 nuclear clearance can occur independently of stress granules in vivo.",
                "repurposed_solutions": "The literature suggests that IRE1 activation could be repurposed to handle translational products of both TDP-43 and potentially other RBP aggregates. Additionally, the use of snRNA-based therapies (Source: 41573891) for STMN2 splicing correction is a high-potential therapeutic avenue for broad TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
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                    {
                        "quote": "TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.",
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                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.",
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                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.",
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                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
                        "source_id": "39603486",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 39603486\nTitle: Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.",
                        "source_id": "38941189",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 38941189\nTitle: Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.\nAbstract: TDP-43 protein is dysregulated in several neurodegenerative diseases, which often have a multifactorial nature and may have extrinsic stressors as a \"second hit.\" TDP-43 undergoes reversible nuclear condensation in stressed cells including neurons. Here, we demonstrate that stress-inducible nuclear TDP-43 condensates are RNA-depleted, non-liquid assemblies distinct from the known nuclear bodies. Their formation requires TDP-43 oligomerization and ATP and is inhibited by RNA. Using a confocal nanoscanning assay, we find that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutations alter stress-induced TDP-43 condensation by changing its affinity to liquid-like ribonucleoprotein assemblies. Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing. Splicing changes are especially prominent and persisting for STMN2 RNA, and STMN2 protein becomes rapidly depleted early during stress. Our results point to early pathological changes to TDP-43 in the nucleus and support therapeutic modulation of stress response in ALS."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.",
                        "source_id": "42341041",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.",
                        "source_id": "41656808",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native PAGE\uff0cBN-PAGE)\u6280\u672f\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7a81\u53d8\u5bf9\u590d\u5408\u4f53\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d41\u5f0f\u7ec6\u80de\u672f\u6d4b\u5b9a\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u53ca\u6d3b\u6027\u6c27(reactive oxygen species\uff0cROS)\u6c34\u5e73\u3002\u5229\u7528\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92(stress granules\uff0cSGs)\u5f62\u6210\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u5206\u6790\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u901a\u8fc7\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4b\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d[\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u5916\u819c\u8f6c\u8fd0\u917620 kD\u4e9a\u57fa(translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit\uff0cTom20)\u3001\u7535\u538b\u4f9d\u8d56\u6027\u9634\u79bb\u5b50\u901a\u90531(voltage-dependent anion channel 1\uff0cVDAC1)\u7b49]\u53ca\u6574\u5408\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94(integrated stress response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: \u5e8f\u5217\u6bd4\u5bf9\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793aR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u572812\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e2d\u9ad8\u5ea6\u4fdd\u5b88\u3002\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u6a21\u578b\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793a\uff0cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u7834\u574f\u4e86FUS\u4e0e\u6838\u8f93\u5165\u86cb\u767d\u03b22\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u6c22\u952e\u4f5c\u7528\u6216\u758f\u6c34\u76f8\u4e92\u4f5c\u7528\uff0c\u524a\u5f31\u4e86\u4e8c\u8005\u7ed3\u5408\u7684\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u3002\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u8868\u660e\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\u5efa\u7acb\u6210\u529f\uff0c\u4e14\u5916\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u8868\u8fbe\u5bf9\u5185\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u6709\u8f7b\u5fae\u6291\u5236\u4f5c\u7528\u3002\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u663e\u793a\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e3b\u8981\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u6838\uff0c\u800cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5747\u5f02\u5e38\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u8d28\uff0c\u5448\u9897\u7c92\u72b6\u5206\u5e03\u3002\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u76f8\u6bd4\uff0c2\u79cd\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u3001ROS\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u7a33\u6001\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u65e0\u663e\u8457\u5f71\u54cd(\u5747P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u540e\uff0c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5f62\u6210SGs\u7684\u901f\u5ea6\u6bd4\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u5feb\uff0c\u5f62\u6210\u7684SGs\u76f4\u5f84\u66f4\u5927\uff0c\u4e14\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5728\u7ec6\u80de\u4e2d\u7684\u5206\u5e03\u548c\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0d\u540c(\u5747P<0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u64a4\u836f\u540e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0e\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u89e3\u805a\u5f71\u54cd\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u57fa\u7840\u72b6\u6001\u4e0b\uff0cFUSR514S\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u663e\u8457\u9ad8\u4e8e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\uff0cATF4\u86cb\u767d\u6c34\u5e73\u4e5f\u5448\u5347\u9ad8\u8d8b\u52bf(\u5747 P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.",
                        "source_id": "41292721",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.",
                        "source_id": "40775435",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.",
                        "source_id": "41614607",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing",
                        "source_id": "41573891",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.",
                        "source_id": "41394711",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.",
                        "source_id": "41256508",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.",
                        "source_id": "41121980",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.",
                        "source_id": "40140908",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 40140908\nTitle: C9ORF72 poly-PR disrupts expression of ALS/FTD-implicated STMN2 through SRSF7.\nAbstract: A hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and combined ALS/FTD. The repeat is transcribed in the sense and the antisense directions to produce several dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) that have toxic gain-of-function effects; however, the mechanisms by which DPRs lead to neural dysfunction remain unresolved. Here, we observed that poly-proline-arginine (poly-PR) was sufficient to inhibit axonal regeneration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. Global phospho-proteomics revealed that poly-PR selectively perturbs nuclear RNA binding proteins (RBPs). In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43. STMN2 supports axon maintenance and repair and has been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTD. We observed that depletion of SRSF7 impaired axonal regeneration, a phenotype that could be rescued by exogenous STMN2. We propose that antisense repeat-encoded poly-PR perturbs RBPs, particularly SRSF7, resulting in reduced STMN2 and axonal repair defects in neurons. Hence, we provide a potential link between DPRs gain-of-function effects and STMN2 loss-of-function phenotypes in neurodegeneration."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.",
                        "source_id": "39486415",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 39486415\nTitle: Inhibition of RNA splicing triggers CHMP7 nuclear entry, impacting TDP-43 function and leading to the onset of ALS cellular phenotypes.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is linked to the reduction of certain nucleoporins in neurons. Increased nuclear localization of charged multivesicular body protein 7 (CHMP7), a protein involved in nuclear pore surveillance, has been identified as a key factor damaging nuclear pores and disrupting transport. Using CRISPR-based microRaft, followed by gRNA identification (CRaft-ID), we discovered 55 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) that influence CHMP7 localization, including SmD1, a survival of motor neuron (SMN) complex component. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) analyses revealed CHMP7's interactions with SmD1, small nuclear RNAs, and splicing factor mRNAs in motor neurons (MNs). ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-MNs show reduced SmD1 expression, and inhibiting SmD1/SMN complex increased CHMP7 nuclear localization. Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing. Our findings suggest that early ALS pathogenesis is driven by SMN complex dysregulation."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.",
                        "source_id": "38562780",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 38562780\nTitle: Reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, two hallmarks of ALS, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.",
                        "source_id": "42240196",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.",
                        "source_id": "42127907",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 42127907\nTitle: S-acylation of TDP43 regulates its condensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The mechanisms regulating TDP43 solubility remain incompletely understood. Here, we report that TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23. This S-acylation maintains the liquid-like properties of TDP43 by reducing the aberrant interaction with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and PARylated proteins, thereby countering the pathological condensation of TDP43. S-acylation-deficient TDP43 inclusions sequester the translational machinery and inhibit cytoplasmic protein translation, ultimately resulting in neurotoxicity. Importantly, TDP43 S-acylation is decreased in the familial ALS-associated TDP43 mutants as well as in SOD1-G93A mice and C9orf72-ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons, suggesting the widespread involvement of TDP43 S-acylation in ALS pathogenesis. Our findings reveal an undescribed modification of TDP43 and provide deeper insight into the regulation of TDP43 pathological condensation in ALS."
                    },
                    {
                        "quote": "SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).",
                        "source_id": "41508039",
                        "status": "PASS",
                        "error": "",
                        "abstract_text": "ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation."
                    }
                ]
            },
            "displayText": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\nThe claim evaluated is the mechanistic relationship between ALS, FUS, STMN2, TDP-43, protein translation, and stress granule dynamics. The literature confirms that STMN2 is a critical downstream target of TDP-43, whose depletion leads to motor neuron degeneration, while FUS mutations exacerbate stress granule pathology and dysregulate protein translation, revealing a convergence of these molecular pathways in ALS pathogenesis.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by a multi-layered collapse of proteostasis, RNA metabolism, and stress granule (SG) regulation. The primary hallmark, TDP-43 nuclear clearance, directly results in cryptic splicing of essential genes such as STMN2. Simultaneously, FUS mutations and other ALS-linked genetic factors drive pathological phase separation, stress granule persistence, and translation deficits. This evidence suggests an interconnected pathogenic landscape where STMN2 loss and SG dysregulation synergistically accelerate motor neuron demise.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe convergence of RNA-binding protein (RBP) dysfunction serves as a primary axis of ALS pathology. TDP-43 nuclear loss is a canonical event leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons. \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\" (41394711). This molecular deficiency directly impacts axonal health, as \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\" (40392845). Furthermore, the pathophysiology is not limited to loss of function, as cytoplasmic aggregates also sequester essential factors. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" (41996987). FUS mutations introduce further heterogeneity into this stress response. \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\" (41656808). The depletion of STMN2 protein, whether through TDP-43-dependent splicing or broader translational deficits, creates a vulnerability that sensitizes neurons. \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\" (39603486).\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   STMN2 is susceptible to translational suppression by stress granules independently of TDP-43 function.\n*   TDP-43 nuclear condensation is a non-liquid state that inactivates splicing function.\n*   Stress granule disassembly is energy-dependent and mediated by a competitive resource pool of chaperones.\n*   RPS29 serves as a translational gatekeeper that, when downregulated, limits STMN2 protein levels.\n*   ALS-linked FUS mutations differentially activate the integrated stress response depending on the specific NLS mutation site.\n*   The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction is specific to human biology, as murine models do not replicate the same splicing landscape.\n*   CHMP7 nuclear entry is an early indicator of nucleoporin damage driven by SMN complex dysregulation.\n*   Annexin A11 co-aggregates with TDP-43, forming heteromeric filaments in FTLD-TDP type C.\n*   S-acylation of TDP-43 at Cys244 is necessary to maintain its liquid-like properties and solubility.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 41996987 - Application: Establishes that FET mutations and TDP-43 pathology are central to aggregate and SG dynamics. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\"\n2. ID: 40392845 - Application: Links TDP-43 nuclear loss to STMN2 cryptic splicing. \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\"\n3. ID: 41727136 - Application: Challenges the dependence of TDP-43 pathology on SGs. \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\"\n4. ID: 39603486 - Application: Shows synergy between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 mutation. \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\"\n5. ID: 38941189 - Application: Explains nuclear condensation mechanism. \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\"\n6. ID: 42341041 - Application: Links IRE1 and RQC to TDP-43 levels. \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\"\n7. ID: 41656808 - Application: Distinguishes FUS mutants in stress response. \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\"\n8. ID: 41292721 - Application: Defines resource competition in SG clearance. \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\"\n9. ID: 40775435 - Application: RPS29 and translation. \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\"\n10. ID: 41614607 - Application: Stress and TDP-43 maturation. \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\"\n11. ID: 41573891 - Application: Rescue of STMN2 via snRNA. \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\"\n12. ID: 41394711 - Application: TDP-43 causing cryptic exons. \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\"\n13. ID: 41256508 - Application: Systems-level proteomic subnetwork. \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\"\n14. ID: 41121980 - Application: RT-qPCR biomarker. \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\"\n15. ID: 40140908 - Application: SRSF7 interaction. \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\"\n16. ID: 39486415 - Application: SMN complex and CHMP7. \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\"\n17. ID: 38562780 - Application: STMN2 species specificity. \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\"\n18. ID: 42240196 - Application: Condensate growth mechanisms. \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\"\n19. ID: 42127907 - Application: S-acylation of TDP43. \"TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.\"\n20. ID: 41508039 - Application: Granulophagy and SG persistence. \"SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[10]. ID: 41996987 - APA: Priya R, Tanti GK, Jain BP (2026). Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.. Biochemical and biophysical research communications. ID: 41996987.\n[12]. ID: 41727136 - APA: Dubinski A, Ferdi A, Choughari M, Spence H, Adhikary A et al. (2026). TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41727136.\n[13]. ID: 41656808 - APA: Yu C, Zeng W, Meekrathok P, Bu Y, Wang J et al. (2025). [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].. Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences. ID: 41656808.\n[14]. ID: 41573891 - APA: Gomberg TA, Elmsaouri S, Kopalle HM, Baughn MW, Beccari MS et al. (2025). Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41573891.\n[15]. ID: 41292721 - APA: Buchholz HE, Martin SA, Dorweiler JE, Prosser DC, Sontag EM et al. (2025). Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology. ID: 41292721.\n[36]. ID: 40392845 - APA: Beccari MS, Arnold-Garcia O, Baughn MW, Artates JW, McAlonis-Downes M et al. (2025). Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. ID: 40392845.\n[37]. ID: 39603486 - APA: Krus KL, Benitez AM, Strickland A, Milbrandt J, Bloom AJ et al. (2025). Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.. Experimental neurology. ID: 39603486.\n[38]. ID: 38941189 - APA: Huang WP, Ellis BCS, Hodgson RE, Sanchez Avila A, Kumar V et al. (2024). Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.. Cell reports. ID: 38941189.\n[39]. ID: 42341041 - APA: Liu D, Li Y, Huang S, Xu Y, Sun L et al. (2026). IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. ID: 42341041.\n[40]. ID: 40775435 - APA: Xu W, Guo Z, Guan Y, Lv S, Gao X et al. (2025). 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            "prompt": "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST wrap your internal reasoning in ... tags at the very beginning of your response.\n\n=======================================================\nCONTEXT LITERATURE (STATIC CACHE):\nID: 42359165\nTitle: Therapeutic frontiers in ALS: iPSC-based drug discovery, cell therapy, and gene therapy-Advances through 2026.\nAbstract: Three converging therapeutic paradigms-iPSC-based drug discovery, cell transplantation, and gene therapy-have substantially expanded the therapeutic pipeline for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) between 2020 and 2026. The FDA's accelerated approval of tofersen (Qalsody) in April 2023 marked the first treatment targeting a genetic cause of ALS. iPSC-derived drug candidates, including ropinirole and bosutinib, have completed early-phase clinical trials led by Japanese institutions. Cell therapies targeting neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells are being actively explored as immunomodulatory strategies, although efficacy remains to be established in adequately powered trials. Next-generation gene-silencing approaches-including RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics and AAV-delivered microRNA-entered first-in-human trials in 2024-2025. The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS, which constitutes approximately 90% of all cases, with company-reported interim data suggesting target engagement in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ANQUR trial (QRL-201). This review synthesizes the latest evidence across all three therapeutic domains, with attention to the hierarchy of evidence, regulatory milestones, and the pioneering contributions of Japanese research groups.\n\nID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology.\n\nID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis.\n\nID: 42239172\nTitle: The retroelement-derived human protein PEG10 is a regulator of mRNA splicing in neurons.\nAbstract: Retroelements, including retrotransposons, endogenous retroviruses, and their fragments, as well as rare co-opted or domesticated retroelements, can contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and aging through modulation of gene expression and induction of neuroinflammation. Paternally Expressed Gene 10 (PEG10) is a retroelement-derived human gene that has recently been identified as a putative driver of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Angelman's Syndrome. PEG10 has been reported to bind nucleic acid and undergoes a complex self-processing pathway that results in gene expression changes when the protein accumulates in cells. Here, we report that PEG10 has selectivity for binding U/G-rich RNAs and influences widespread gene expression changes. PEG10 overexpression mimics the loss of TDP-43 in broad changes to gene expression, including dysregulation of mRNA splicing pathways. Specific changes to mRNA splicing were largely unique between TDP-43 knockdown and PEG10 overexpression, as classic TDP-43 targets including STMN2 were not altered by PEG10. Instead, we identified a unique role for PEG10 in regulating splicing of neuregulin 3 (NRG3), a ligand for the neuronal receptor ERBB4. In SH-SY5Y cells and in human neurons overexpressing PEG10, NRG3 protein levels were decreased along cellular processes, suggesting that these cells are less competent at signaling through the NRG3/ERBB4 axis. Using human patient data, we observed similar changes to NRG3 splicing in UBQLN2-mediated ALS, where PEG10 is accumulated, as well as in some cases of sporadic ALS. In conclusion, the retroelement-derived gene PEG10 plays an unexpected role in regulating splicing of neuronal transcripts, which mimics some of the transcript changes observed in human ALS patient samples. Ultimately, this work has implications for the study of PEG10, and mRNA splicing in neurological diseases associated with elevated PEG10 abundance.\n\nID: 42234776\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report previously unidentified TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7, and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we showed that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and down-regulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occurred selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restored neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescued the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.\n\nID: 42051315\nTitle: Statins and genetic inhibition of the mevalonate pathway activate an ATF3-STMN2 regenerative program.\nAbstract: Loss of neuronal regenerative capacity is a common feature of neurodegenerative disease and axonal injury, yet the transcriptional programs governing this state remain poorly defined. Stathmin-2 (STMN2), a tubulin-binding protein essential for axon maintenance and repair, is profoundly depleted following loss of nuclear TDP-43 in neurodegenerative disease. Here, we identify statins as potent inducers of STMN2 expression. Pharmacological and genetic suppression of the mevalonate pathway, and subsequent prevention of protein geranylgeranylation, restored STMN2 levels in TDP-43 deficient cells and promoted neurite growth. STMN2 induction was abrogated when using a statin analogue unable to interact with HMG-CoA reductase, and through co-administration of mevalonate or geranylgeranyl diphosphate substrates. RNA-seq revealed that statins induce a coordinated pro-regenerative transcriptional response, including activation of the AP-1 transcription factor complex gene, ATF3. Loss of ATF3 attenuated STMN2 induction in vitro, and diminished injury-induced Stmn2 upregulation in spinal motor neurons in vivo. These results demonstrate statins as modulators of ATF3 and STMN2 expression and highlight their therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disease.\n\nID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival.\n\nID: 41952326\nTitle: Biochemical and Immunohistochemical Associations of TDP-43 and Cryptic RNA With Hippocampal and Amygdala Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Immunohistochemically (IHC) measured transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) inclusions are observed in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and are associated with medial temporal lobe atrophy. Accumulation of cryptic exons occurs in AD in response to TDP-43 pathology. We aimed to assess relationships between IHC and biochemically measured insoluble TDP-43 and cryptic exons and assess associations with hippocampal and amygdala volume loss and atrophy rates on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Eighty-one neuropathologically diagnosed AD cases were analyzed. For biochemistry, insoluble TDP-43 was quantified using a Meso-scale discovery (MSD) immunoassay. IHC-TDP burden was quantified with digital histopathology. Cryptic RNAs were assessed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Thirty-eight cases had serial brain MRI. Hippocampal and amygdala volumes were calculated using FreeSurfer. Regression models were used to investigate associations among IHC-TDP-43 status/burden, MSD-TDP status/levels, cryptic RNAs, and hippocampal and amygdala volumes and atrophy rates. IHC-TDP(+) cases exhibited elevated levels of MSD-TDP and cryptic RNAs (KCNQ2, STMN2, and UNC13A) and increased MSD-TDP levels were associated with increased cryptic RNA levels, in the hippocampus and amygdala. IHC-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal and amygdala volumes compared to IHC-TDP(-) cases. MSD-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal volumes and faster amygdala rates of atrophy compared with MSD-TDP(-) cases. Higher KCNQ2 and UNC13A levels were associated with smaller amygdala volumes. MSD-TDP level is a reliable surrogate for IHC-based TDP-43 status. Both TDP-43 and cryptic RNA levels are associated with reduced medial temporal volumes, suggesting cryptic exons may be playing a role in brain volume loss in AD. ANN NEUROL 2026;100:193-205.\n\nID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 41547996\nTitle: \u03b3-Radiation induces region-specific subcellular alterations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia markers in swine brain.\nAbstract: Low-dose radiation (LDR) effects on the brain have been poorly investigated. Studies have also questioned whether radiation increases ALS risk. We assessed the expression levels of a series of proteins associated with ALS and ALS-FTD in the brains of swine exposed to low-dose radiation to explore this notion. Male Gottingen minipigs were exposed to a single total-body \u03b3-radiation (1.79\u00a0Gy). After 28 days, brains from 9 RAD to 6 SH animals were collected. Using neuroanatomically based dissection and Western Blotting, we compared levels of ALS/ALS-FTD markers (SOD1, FUS/TLS, C9orf72, STMN2, ubiquitin, TDP43 (N and C terminal), and pTDP43) in RAD vs. SH animals in frontal cortex (FCtx), striatum (Str), hippocampus (Hip), thalamus/hypothalamus (Thal/Hyp), and cerebellum (Cere). Cytosolic FUS/TLS decreased in the Thal/Hyp and remained unchanged in all other regions; nuclear levels increased in the FCtx and decreased in the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic C9orf72 remained unchanged across all brain regions; nuclear levels decreased in the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic STMN2 remained unchanged in all brain regions and decreased in the nuclear fraction of the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic and nuclear ubiquitin remained unchanged across brain regions, except for an increase in the FCtx. TDP-43 (N and C terminal) levels remained unchanged in cytosolic and nuclear fractions across all brain regions; finally, cytosolic pTDP43 (S403/404) increased in the FCtx, Str and Thal/Hyp of RAD vs. SH. LDR-induced ALS/ALS-FTD-marker changes differ across brain regions and subcellular compartments. These changes are not necessarily associated with increased activation or potentiation of the main molecular processes associated with ALS pathogenesis; surprisingly, they may produce beneficial effects.\n\nID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS.\n\nID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets.\n\nID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction.\n\nID: 40949955\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report new TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7 and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we show that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and downregulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occur selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Importantly, suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restores neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescues the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.\n\nID: 40654715\nTitle: TDP-43 toxic gain of function links ALS, FTD and Alzheimer's Disease through splicing dysregulation.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 splicing activity is a common feature across neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), but its relevance to Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unclear. Here, we show that TDP-43 pathology in AD is broadly associated with splicing abnormalities, including aberrant splicing of amyloid precursor protein (APP). TDP-43 drives the formation of elongated APP isoforms, disrupting alternative splicing across ALS, FTLD-TDP and AD, providing a compelling mechanism for a long-standing observation of APP isoform dysregulation. We further establish a mechanistic link between TDP-43, APP splicing, and A\u03b2 pathology. Surprisingly, the disruption to alternative APP splicing is mediated by a toxic gain of cytoplasmic TDP-43 function, rather than loss of its nuclear role. Using proximity proteomics and base editing in human iPSC-derived neurons, we show that TDP-43 pathology causes cytoplasmic co-sequestration of splicing regulators SCAF11, SRSF5, and TIAL1. Knockdown of these regulators also results in APP mis-splicing and increased A\u03b2 burden, without affecting other TDP-43 targets such as STMN2 or UNC13A. Together, our findings suggest that TDP-43-mediated splicing dysfunction upstream of APP contributes to the pathogenesis of seemingly disparate neurodegenerative diseases, uniting AD and ALS/FTLD-TDP through a shared molecular mechanism.\n\nID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities.\n\nID: 40275359\nTitle: Multi-region brain transcriptomic analysis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis reveals widespread RNA alterations and substantial cerebellum involvement.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness and paralysis. While research has focused on understanding pathological mechanisms in the motor cortex and spinal cord, there is growing evidence that extra-motor brain regions may also play a role in the pathogenesis or progression of ALS. We generated 165 sample-matched post-mortem brain transcriptomes from 22 sporadic ALS patients with pTDP-43 pathological staging and 11 non-neurological controls. For each individual, five brain regions underwent mRNA sequencing: motor cortex (pTDP-43 inclusions always present), prefrontal cortex and hippocampus (pTDP-43 inclusions sometimes present), and occipital cortex and cerebellum (pTDP-43 inclusions rarely present). We examined gene expression, cell-type composition, transcript usage (% contribution of a transcript to total gene expression) and alternative splicing, comparing ALS-specific changes between brain regions. We also considered whether post-mortem pTDP-43 pathological stage classification defined ALS subgroups with distinct gene expression profiles. Significant gene expression changes were observed in ALS cases for all five brain regions, with the cerebellum demonstrating the largest number of total (>\u20093,000) and unique (60%) differentially expressed genes. Pathway enrichment and predicted activity were largely concordant across brain regions, suggesting that ALS-linked mechanisms, including inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, are also dysregulated in non-motor brain regions. Switches in transcript usage were identified for a small set of genes including increased usage of a POLDIP3 transcript, associated with TDP-43 loss-of-function, in the cerebellum and a XBP1 transcript, indicative of unfolded protein response activity, in the motor cortex. Extensive variation in RNA splicing was identified in the ALS brain, with 26-41% of alternatively spliced genes unique to a given brain region. This included detection of TDP-43-associated cryptic splicing events such as the STMN2 cryptic exon which was shown to have a pTDP-43 pathology-specific expression pattern. Finally, ALS patients with stage 4 pTDP-43 pathology demonstrated distinct gene and protein expression changes in the cerebellum. Together our findings highlighted widespread transcriptome alterations in ALS post-mortem brain and showed that, despite the absence of pTDP-43 pathology in the cerebellum, extensive and pTDP-43 pathological stage-specific RNA changes are evident in this brain region.\n\nID: 40140908\nTitle: C9ORF72 poly-PR disrupts expression of ALS/FTD-implicated STMN2 through SRSF7.\nAbstract: A hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and combined ALS/FTD. The repeat is transcribed in the sense and the antisense directions to produce several dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) that have toxic gain-of-function effects; however, the mechanisms by which DPRs lead to neural dysfunction remain unresolved. Here, we observed that poly-proline-arginine (poly-PR) was sufficient to inhibit axonal regeneration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. Global phospho-proteomics revealed that poly-PR selectively perturbs nuclear RNA binding proteins (RBPs). In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43. STMN2 supports axon maintenance and repair and has been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTD. We observed that depletion of SRSF7 impaired axonal regeneration, a phenotype that could be rescued by exogenous STMN2. We propose that antisense repeat-encoded poly-PR perturbs RBPs, particularly SRSF7, resulting in reduced STMN2 and axonal repair defects in neurons. Hence, we provide a potential link between DPRs gain-of-function effects and STMN2 loss-of-function phenotypes in neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 39788898\nTitle: TDP-43 Cryptic RNAs in Perry Syndrome: Differences across Brain Regions and TDP-43 Proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Perry syndrome (PS) is a rare and fatal hereditary autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by mutations in dynactin (DCTN1). PS brains accumulate inclusions positive for ubiquitin, transactive-response DNA-binding protein of 43\u2009kDa (TDP-43), and to a lesser extent dynactin. Little is known regarding the contributions of TDP-43, an RNA binding protein that represses cryptic exon inclusion, in PS. Therefore, we sought to identify the degree of TDP-43 dysfunction in two regions of PS brains. We evaluated the levels of insoluble pTDP-43 and TDP-43-regulated cryptic RNAs and protein in the caudate nucleus and substantia nigra of 7 PS cases, 12 cases of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) with TDP-43 pathology, and 11 cognitively healthy controls without TDP-43 pathology. Insoluble pTDP-43 protein levels were detected in PS brains to a similar extent in the caudate nucleus and substantia nigra but lower than those in FTLD brains. The caudate nucleus of PS showed accumulation of eight TDP-43-regulated cryptic RNAs (ACTL6B, CAMK2B, STMN2, UNC13A, KCNQ2, ATG4B, GPSM2, and HDGFL2) and cryptic protein (HDGFL2) characteristic of FTLD. Conversely, only one cryptic target, UNC13A, reached significance in the substantia nigra despite similar pTDP-43 levels. We detected TDP-43 cryptic RNAs and protein in PS caudate nucleus. Given the importance of cryptic exon biology in the development of biomarkers, and the identification of novel targets for therapeutic intervention, it is imperative we understand the consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction across different brain regions and determine the targets that are specific and common to TDP-43 proteinopathies. \u00a9 2025 The Author(s). Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.\n\nID: 39603486\nTitle: Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\n\nID: 39486415\nTitle: Inhibition of RNA splicing triggers CHMP7 nuclear entry, impacting TDP-43 function and leading to the onset of ALS cellular phenotypes.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is linked to the reduction of certain nucleoporins in neurons. Increased nuclear localization of charged multivesicular body protein 7 (CHMP7), a protein involved in nuclear pore surveillance, has been identified as a key factor damaging nuclear pores and disrupting transport. Using CRISPR-based microRaft, followed by gRNA identification (CRaft-ID), we discovered 55 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) that influence CHMP7 localization, including SmD1, a survival of motor neuron (SMN) complex component. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) analyses revealed CHMP7's interactions with SmD1, small nuclear RNAs, and splicing factor mRNAs in motor neurons (MNs). ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-MNs show reduced SmD1 expression, and inhibiting SmD1/SMN complex increased CHMP7 nuclear localization. Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing. Our findings suggest that early ALS pathogenesis is driven by SMN complex dysregulation.\n\nID: 39271939\nTitle: Downregulation of Lnc-ABCA12-3 modulates UBQLN1 expression and protein homeostasis pathways in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor neuron degeneration. Dysregulation of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) has been implicated in ALS pathogenesis but their roles remain unclear. Previous studies found lnc-ABCA12-3 was downregulated in ALS patients. We aim to characterize the expression and function of lnc-ABCA12-3 in ALS and explore its mechanisms of action. Lnc-ABCA12-3 expression was analyzed in PBMCs from ALS patients and correlated with clinical outcomes. Effect of modulating lnc-ABCA12-3 expression was assessed in cell models using assays of apoptosis, protein homeostasis and pathway analysis. RNA pull-down and interaction studies were performed to identify lnc-ABCA12-3 binding partners. Lnc-ABCA12-3 was downregulated in ALS patients, correlating with faster progression and shorter survival. Overexpression of lnc-ABAC12-3 conferred protection against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis, while knockdown lnc-ABCA12-3 enhanced cell death. Lnc-ABCA12-3 maintained protein quality control pathways, including ubiquitination, autophagy and stress granule formation, by regulating the ubiquitin shuttle protein UBQLN1. This study identified lnc-ABCA12-3 as a novel regulatory lncRNA implicated in ALS pathogenesis by modulating cellular survival and stress responses through interactions with UBQLN1, influencing disease progression. Lnc-ABCA12-3 may influence ALS through regulating protein homeostasis pathways.\n\nID: 39114608\nTitle: Abnormal Splicing Events due to Loss of Nuclear Function of TDP-43: Pathophysiology and Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative diseases with a progressive and fatal course. They are often comorbid and share the same molecular spectrum. Their key pathological features are the formation of the aggregation of TDP-43, an RNA-binding protein, in the cytoplasm and its depletion from the nucleus in the central nervous system. In the nucleus, TDP-43 regulates several aspects of RNA metabolism, ranging from RNA transcription and alternative splicing to RNA transport. Suppressing the aberrant splicing events during RNA processing is one of the significant functions of TDP-43. This function is impaired when TDP-43 becomes depleted from the nucleus. Several critical cryptic splicing targets of TDP-43 have recently emerged, such as STMN2, UNC13A, and others. UNC13A is an important ALS/FTD risk gene, and the genetic variations, single nucleotide polymorphisms, cause disease via the increased susceptibility for cryptic exon inclusion under the TDP-43 dysfunction. Moreover, TDP-43 has an autoregulatory mechanism that regulates the splicing of its mRNA (TARDBP mRNA) in the healthy state. This study provides recent findings on the splicing regulatory function of TDP-43 and discusses the prospects of using these aberrant splicing events as efficient biomarkers.\n\nID: 38941189\nTitle: Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.\nAbstract: TDP-43 protein is dysregulated in several neurodegenerative diseases, which often have a multifactorial nature and may have extrinsic stressors as a \"second hit.\" TDP-43 undergoes reversible nuclear condensation in stressed cells including neurons. Here, we demonstrate that stress-inducible nuclear TDP-43 condensates are RNA-depleted, non-liquid assemblies distinct from the known nuclear bodies. Their formation requires TDP-43 oligomerization and ATP and is inhibited by RNA. Using a confocal nanoscanning assay, we find that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutations alter stress-induced TDP-43 condensation by changing its affinity to liquid-like ribonucleoprotein assemblies. Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing. Splicing changes are especially prominent and persisting for STMN2 RNA, and STMN2 protein becomes rapidly depleted early during stress. Our results point to early pathological changes to TDP-43 in the nucleus and support therapeutic modulation of stress response in ALS.\n\nID: 38824664\nTitle: [Not Available].\nAbstract: RNA-dependent liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) proteins play critical roles in cellular processes such as stress granule formation, DNA repair, RNA metabolism, germ cell development, and protein translation regulation. The abnormal behavior of these proteins is associated with various diseases, particularly neurodegenerative disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, making their identification crucial. However, conventional biochemistry-based methods for identifying these proteins are time-consuming and costly. Addressing this challenge, our study developed a robust computational model for their identification. We constructed a comprehensive dataset containing 137 RNA-dependent and 606 non-RNA-dependent LLPS protein sequences, which were then encoded using amino acid composition, composition of K-spaced amino acid pairs, Geary autocorrelation, and conjoined triad methods. Through a combination of correlation analysis, mutual information scoring, and incremental feature selection, we identified an optimal feature subset. This subset was used to train a random forest model, which achieved an accuracy of 90% when tested against an independent dataset. This study demonstrates the potential of computational methods as efficient alternatives for the identification of RNA-dependent LLPS proteins. To enhance the accessibility of the model, a user-centric web server has been established and can be accessed via the link: http://rpp.lin-group.cn.\n\nID: 38562780\nTitle: Reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, two hallmarks of ALS, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\n\nID: 38443601\nTitle: RNA aptamer reveals nuclear TDP-43 pathology is an early aggregation event that coincides with STMN-2 cryptic splicing and precedes clinical manifestation in ALS.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is an aggregation-prone protein which accumulates in the hallmark pathological inclusions of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the analysis of deeply phenotyped human post-mortem samples has shown that TDP-43 aggregation, revealed by standard antibody methods, correlates poorly with symptom manifestation. Recent identification of cryptic-splicing events, such as the detection of Stathmin-2 (STMN-2) cryptic exons, are providing evidence implicating TDP-43 loss-of-function as a potential driving pathomechanism but the temporal nature of TDP-43 loss and its relation to the disease process and clinical phenotype is not known. To address these outstanding questions, we used a novel RNA aptamer, TDP-43APT, to detect TDP-43 pathology and used single molecule in situ hybridization to sensitively reveal TDP-43 loss-of-function and applied these in a deeply phenotyped human post-mortem tissue cohort. We demonstrate that TDP-43APT identifies pathological TDP-43, detecting aggregation events that cannot be detected by classical antibody stains. We show that nuclear TDP-43 pathology is an early event, occurring prior to cytoplasmic accumulation and is associated with loss-of-function measured by coincident STMN-2 cryptic splicing pathology. Crucially, we show that these pathological features of TDP-43 loss-of-function precede the clinical inflection point and are not required for region specific clinical manifestation. Furthermore, we demonstrate that gain-of-function in the form of extensive cytoplasmic accumulation, but not loss-of-function, is the primary molecular correlate of clinical manifestation. Taken together, our findings demonstrate implications for early diagnostics as the presence of STMN-2 cryptic exons and early TDP-43 aggregation events could be detected prior to symptom onset, holding promise for early intervention in ALS.\n\nID: 38183652\nTitle: TDP-43-stratified single-cell proteomics of postmortem human spinal motor neurons reveals protein dynamics in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: A limitation of conventional bulk-tissue proteome studies in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the confounding of motor neuron (MN) signals by admixed non-MN proteins. Here, we leverage laser capture microdissection and nanoPOTS single-cell mass spectrometry-based proteomics to query changes in protein expression in single MNs from postmortem ALS and control tissues. In a follow-up analysis, we examine the impact of stratification of MNs based on cytoplasmic transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)+ inclusion pathology on the profiles of 2,238 proteins. We report extensive overlap in differentially abundant proteins identified in ALS MNs with or without overt TDP-43 pathology, suggesting early and sustained dysregulation of cellular respiration, mRNA splicing, translation, and vesicular transport in ALS. Together, these data provide insights into proteome-level changes associated with TDP-43 proteinopathy and begin to demonstrate the utility of pathology-stratified trace sample proteomics for understanding single-cell protein dynamics in human neurologic diseases.\n\nID: 38175301\nTitle: Cryptic splicing of stathmin-2 and UNC13A mRNAs is a pathological hallmark of TDP-43-associated Alzheimer's disease.\nAbstract: Nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic accumulations of the RNA-binding protein TDP-43 are pathological hallmarks in almost all patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and up to 50% of patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer's disease. In Alzheimer's disease, TDP-43 pathology is predominantly observed in the limbic system and correlates with cognitive decline and reduced hippocampal volume. Disruption of nuclear TDP-43 function leads to abnormal RNA splicing and incorporation of erroneous cryptic exons in numerous transcripts including Stathmin-2 (STMN2, also known as SCG10) and UNC13A, recently reported in tissues from patients with ALS and FTD. Here, we identify both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons in Alzheimer's disease patients, that correlate with TDP-43 pathology burden, but not with amyloid-\u03b2 or tau deposits. We also demonstrate that processing of the STMN2 pre-mRNA is more sensitive to TDP-43 loss of function than UNC13A. In addition, full-length RNAs encoding STMN2 and UNC13A are suppressed in large RNA-seq datasets generated from Alzheimer's disease post-mortem brain tissue. Collectively, these results open exciting new avenues to use STMN2 and UNC13A as potential therapeutic targets in a broad range of neurodegenerative conditions with TDP-43 proteinopathy including Alzheimer's disease.\n\nID: 37996528\nTitle: Stathmin-2 loss leads to neurofilament-dependent axonal collapse driving motor and sensory denervation.\nAbstract: The mRNA transcript of the human STMN2 gene, encoding for stathmin-2 protein (also called SCG10), is profoundly impacted by TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) loss of function. The latter is a hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Using a combination of approaches, including transient antisense oligonucleotide-mediated suppression, sustained shRNA-induced depletion in aging mice, and germline deletion, we show that stathmin-2 has an important role in the establishment and maintenance of neurofilament-dependent axoplasmic organization that is critical for preserving the caliber and conduction velocity of myelinated large-diameter axons. Persistent stathmin-2 loss in adult mice results in pathologies found in ALS, including reduced interneurofilament spacing, axonal caliber collapse that drives tearing within outer myelin layers, diminished conduction velocity, progressive motor and sensory deficits, and muscle denervation. These findings reinforce restoration of stathmin-2 as an attractive therapeutic approach for ALS and other TDP-43-dependent neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 37614226\nTitle: CRISPR interference to evaluate modifiers of C9ORF72-mediated toxicity in FTD.\nAbstract: Treatments for neurodegenerative disease, including Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), remain rather limited, underscoring the need for greater mechanistic insight and disease-relevant models. Our ability to develop novel disease models of genetic risk factors, disease modifiers, and other FTD/ALS-relevant targets is impeded by the significant amount of time and capital required to develop conventional knockout and transgenic mice. To overcome these limitations, we have generated a novel CRISPRi interference (CRISPRi) knockin mouse. CRISPRi uses a catalytically dead form of Cas9, fused to a transcriptional repressor to knockdown protein expression, following the introduction of single guide RNA against the gene of interest. To validate the utility of this model we have selected the TAR DNA binding protein (TDP-43) splicing target, stathmin-2 (STMN2). STMN2 RNA is downregulated in FTD/ALS due to loss of TDP-43 activity and STMN2 loss is suggested to play a role in ALS pathogenesis. The involvement of STMN2 loss of function in FTD has yet to be determined. We find that STMN2 protein levels in familial FTD cases are significantly reduced compared to controls, supporting that STMN2 depletion may be involved in the pathogenesis of FTD. Here, we provide proof-of-concept that we can simultaneously knock down Stmn2 and express the expanded repeat in the Chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 (C9ORF72) gene, successfully replicating features of C9-associated pathology. Of interest, depletion of Stmn2 had no effect on expression or deposition of dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), but significantly decreased the number of phosphorylated Tdp-43 (pTdp-43) inclusions. We submit that our novel CRISPRi mouse provides a versatile and rapid method to silence gene expression in vivo and propose this model will be useful to understand gene function in isolation or in the context of other neurodegenerative disease models.\n\nID: 37605276\nTitle: TDP-43-regulated cryptic RNAs accumulate in Alzheimer's disease brains.\nAbstract: Inclusions of TAR DNA-binding protein 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) has been designated limbic-predominant, age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), with or without co-occurrence of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Approximately, 30-70% AD cases present TDP-43 proteinopathy (AD-TDP), and a greater disease severity compared to AD patients without TDP-43 pathology. However, it remains unclear to what extent TDP-43 dysfunction is involved in AD pathogenesis. To investigate whether TDP-43 dysfunction is a prominent feature in AD-TDP cases, we evaluated whether non-conserved cryptic exons, which serve as a marker of TDP-43 dysfunction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-TDP), accumulate in AD-TDP brains. We assessed a cohort of 192 post-mortem brains from three different brain regions: amygdala, hippocampus, and frontal cortex. Following RNA and protein extraction, qRT-PCR and immunoassays were performed to quantify the accumulation of cryptic RNA targets and phosphorylated TDP-43 pathology, respectively. We detected the accumulation of misspliced cryptic or skiptic RNAs of STMN2, KCNQ2, UNC13A, CAMK2B, and SYT7 in the amygdala and hippocampus of AD-TDP cases. The topographic distribution of cryptic RNA accumulation mimicked that of phosphorylated TDP-43, regardless of TDP-43 subtype classification. Further, cryptic RNAs efficiently discriminated AD-TDP cases from controls. Overall, our results indicate that cryptic RNAs may represent an intriguing new therapeutic and diagnostic target in AD, and that methods aimed at detecting and measuring these species in patient biofluids could be used as a reliable tool to assess TDP-43 pathology in AD. Our work also raises the possibility that TDP-43 dysfunction and related changes in cryptic splicing could represent a common molecular mechanism shared between AD-TDP and FTLD-TDP.\n\nID: 37466726\nTitle: Cryptic exon detection and transcriptomic changes revealed in single-nuclei RNA sequencing of C9ORF72 patients spanning the ALS-FTD spectrum.\nAbstract: The C9ORF72-linked diseases amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are characterized by the nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43). Recent studies have shown that the loss of TDP-43 function leads to the inclusion of cryptic exons (CE) in several RNA transcript targets of TDP-43. Here, we show for the first time the detection of CEs in a single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) dataset obtained from frontal and occipital cortices of C9ORF72 patients that phenotypically span the ALS-FTD disease spectrum. We assessed each cellular cluster for detection of recently described TDP-43-induced CEs. Transcripts containing CEs in the genes STMN2 and KALRN were detected in the frontal cortex of all C9ORF72 disease groups with the highest frequency in excitatory neurons in the C9ORF72-FTD group. Within the excitatory neurons, the cluster with the highest proportion of cells containing a CE had transcriptomic similarities to von Economo neurons, which are known to be vulnerable to TDP-43 pathology and selectively lost in C9ORF72-FTD. Differential gene expression and pathway analysis of CE-containing neurons revealed multiple dysregulated metabolic processes. Our findings reveal novel insights into the transcriptomic changes of neurons vulnerable to TDP-43 pathology.\n\nID: 37333094\nTitle: TDP-43-stratified single-cell proteomic profiling of postmortem human spinal motor neurons reveals protein dynamics in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Unbiased proteomics has been employed to interrogate central nervous system (CNS) tissues (brain, spinal cord) and fluid matrices (CSF, plasma) from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients; yet, a limitation of conventional bulk tissue studies is that motor neuron (MN) proteome signals may be confounded by admixed non-MN proteins. Recent advances in trace sample proteomics have enabled quantitative protein abundance datasets from single human MNs (Cong et al., 2020b). In this study, we leveraged laser capture microdissection (LCM) and nanoPOTS (Zhu et al., 2018c) single-cell mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics to query changes in protein expression in single MNs from postmortem ALS and control donor spinal cord tissues, leading to the identification of 2515 proteins across MNs samples (>900 per single MN) and quantitative comparison of 1870 proteins between disease groups. Furthermore, we studied the impact of enriching/stratifying MN proteome samples based on the presence and extent of immunoreactive, cytoplasmic TDP-43 inclusions, allowing identification of 3368 proteins across MNs samples and profiling of 2238 proteins across TDP-43 strata. We found extensive overlap in differential protein abundance profiles between MNs with or without obvious TDP-43 cytoplasmic inclusions that together point to early and sustained dysregulation of oxidative phosphorylation, mRNA splicing and translation, and retromer-mediated vesicular transport in ALS. Our data are the first unbiased quantification of single MN protein abundance changes associated with TDP-43 proteinopathy and begin to demonstrate the utility of pathology-stratified trace sample proteomics for understanding single-cell protein abundance changes in human neurologic diseases.\n\nID: 36927019\nTitle: Mechanism of STMN2 cryptic splice-polyadenylation and its correction for TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of neurodegeneration in TDP-43 proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). TDP-43 mislocalization results in cryptic splicing and polyadenylation of pre-messenger RNAs (pre-mRNAs) encoding stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10), a protein that is required for axonal regeneration. We found that TDP-43 binding to a GU-rich region sterically blocked recognition of the cryptic 3' splice site in STMN2 pre-mRNA. Targeting dCasRx or antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) suppressed cryptic splicing, which restored axonal regeneration and stathmin-2-dependent lysosome trafficking in TDP-43-deficient human motor neurons. In mice that were gene-edited to contain human STMN2 cryptic splice-polyadenylation sequences, ASO injection into cerebral spinal fluid successfully corrected Stmn2 pre-mRNA misprocessing and restored stathmin-2 expression levels independently of TDP-43 binding.\n\nID: 36922834\nTitle: The era of cryptic exons: implications for ALS-FTD.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is an RNA-binding protein with a crucial nuclear role in splicing, and mislocalises from the nucleus to the cytoplasm in a range of neurodegenerative disorders. TDP-43 proteinopathy spans a spectrum of incurable, heterogeneous, and increasingly prevalent neurodegenerative diseases, including the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia disease spectrum and a significant fraction of Alzheimer's disease. There are currently no directed disease-modifying therapies for TDP-43 proteinopathies, and no way to distinguish who is affected before death. It is now clear that TDP-43 proteinopathy leads to a number of molecular changes, including the de-repression and inclusion of cryptic exons. Importantly, some of these cryptic exons lead to the loss of crucial neuronal proteins and have been shown to be key pathogenic players in disease pathogenesis (e.g., STMN2), as well as being able to modify disease progression (e.g., UNC13A). Thus, these aberrant splicing events make promising novel therapeutic targets to restore functional gene expression. Moreover, presence of these cryptic exons is highly specific to patients and areas of the brain affected by TDP-43 proteinopathy, offering the potential to develop biomarkers for early detection and stratification of patients. In summary, the discovery of cryptic exons gives hope for novel diagnostics and therapeutics on the horizon for TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 36827976\nTitle: Granulin loss of function in human mature brain organoids implicates astrocytes in TDP-43 pathology.\nAbstract: Loss of function (LoF) of TAR-DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and mis-localization, together with TDP-43-positive and hyperphosphorylated inclusions, are found in post-mortem tissue of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) patients, including those carrying LoF variants in the progranulin gene (GRN). Modeling TDP-43 pathology has been challenging in\u00a0vivo and in\u00a0vitro. We present a three-dimensional induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived paradigm-mature brain organoids (mbOrg)-composed of cortical-like-astrocytes (iA) and neurons. When devoid of GRN, mbOrgs spontaneously recapitulate TDP-43 mis-localization, hyperphosphorylation, and LoF phenotypes. Mixing and matching genotypes in mbOrgs showed that GRN-/- iA are drivers for TDP-43 pathology. Finally, we rescued TDP-43 LoF by adding exogenous progranulin, demonstrating a link between TDP-43 LoF and progranulin expression. In conclusion, we present an iPSC-derived platform that shows striking features of human TDP-43 proteinopathy and provides a tool for the mechanistic modeling of TDP-43 pathology and patient-tailored therapeutic screening for FTD and ALS.\n\nID: 36594740\nTitle: The chaperone-assisted selective autophagy complex dynamics and dysfunctions.\nAbstract: Each protein must be synthesized with the correct amino acid sequence, folded into its native structure, and transported to a relevant subcellular location and protein complex. If any of these steps fail, the cell has the capacity to break down aberrant proteins to maintain protein homeostasis (also called proteostasis). All cells possess a set of well-characterized protein quality control systems to minimize protein misfolding and the damage it might cause. Autophagy, a conserved pathway for the degradation of long-lived proteins, aggregates, and damaged organelles, was initially characterized as a bulk degradation pathway. However, it is now clear that autophagy also contributes to intracellular homeostasis by selectively degrading cargo material. One of the pathways involved in the selective removal of damaged and misfolded proteins is chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA). The CASA complex is composed of three main proteins (HSPA, HSPB8 and BAG3), essential to maintain protein homeostasis in muscle and neuronal cells. A failure in the CASA complex, caused by mutations in the respective coding genes, can lead to (cardio)myopathies and neurodegenerative diseases. Here, we summarize our current understanding of the CASA complex and its dynamics. We also briefly discuss how CASA complex proteins are involved in disease and may represent an interesting therapeutic target.Abbreviation ALP: autophagy lysosomal pathway; ALS: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; AMOTL1: angiomotin like 1; ARP2/3: actin related protein 2/3; BAG: BAG cochaperone; BAG3: BAG cochaperone 3; CASA: chaperone-assisted selective autophagy; CMA: chaperone-mediated autophagy; DNAJ/HSP40: DnaJ heat shock protein family (Hsp40); DRiPs: defective ribosomal products; EIF2A/eIF2\u03b1: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2A; EIF2AK1/HRI: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 1; GABARAP: GABA type A receptor-associated protein; HDAC6: histone deacetylase 6; HSP: heat shock protein; HSPA/HSP70: heat shock protein family A (Hsp70); HSP90: heat shock protein 90; HSPB8: heat shock protein family B (small) member 8; IPV: isoleucine-proline-valine; ISR: integrated stress response; KEAP1: kelch like ECH associated protein 1; LAMP2A: lysosomal associated membrane protein 2A; LATS1: large tumor suppressor kinase 1; LIR: LC3-interacting region; MAP1LC3/LC3: microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3; MTOC: microtubule organizing center; MTOR: mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase; NFKB/NF-\u03baB: nuclear factor kappa B; NFE2L2: NFE2 like bZIP transcription factor 2; PLCG/PLC\u03b3: phospholipase C gamma; polyQ: polyglutamine; PQC: protein quality control; PxxP: proline-rich; RAN translation: repeat-associated non-AUG translation; SG: stress granule; SOD1: superoxide dismutase 1; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; STUB1/CHIP: STIP1 homology and U-box containing protein 1; STK: serine/threonine kinase; SYNPO: synaptopodin; TBP: TATA-box binding protein; TARDBP/TDP-43: TAR DNA binding protein; TFEB: transcription factor EB; TPR: tetratricopeptide repeats; TSC1: TSC complex subunit 1; UBA: ubiquitin associated; UPS: ubiquitin-proteasome system; WW: tryptophan-tryptophan; WWTR1: WW domain containing transcription regulator 1; YAP1: Yes1 associated transcriptional regulator.\n\nID: 36458208\nTitle: Clinical and genetic characteristics of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with ANXA11 variants.\nAbstract: Increasing genetic evidence supports the hypothesis that variants in the annexin A11 gene (ANXA11) contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis. Therefore, we studied the clinical aspects of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients carrying ANXA11 variants. We also implemented functional experiments to verify the pathogenicity of the hotspot variants associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia. Korean patients diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (n = 882) underwent genetic evaluations through next-generation sequencing, which identified 16 ANXA11 variants in 26 patients. We analysed their clinical features, such as the age of onset, progression rate, initial symptoms and cognitive status. To evaluate the functional significance of the ANXA11 variants in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia pathology, we additionally utilized patient fibroblasts carrying frontotemporal dementia-linked ANXA11 variants (p.P36R and p.D40G) to perform a series of in vitro studies, including calcium imaging, stress granule dynamics and protein translation. The frequency of the pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants of ANXA11 was 0.3% and the frequency of variants classified as variants of unknown significance was 2.6%. The patients with variants in the low-complexity domain presented unique clinical features, including late-onset, a high prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia, a fast initial progression rate and a high tendency for bulbar-onset compared with patients carrying variants in the C-terminal repeated annexin homology domains. In addition, functional studies using amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia patient fibroblasts revealed that the ANXA11 variants p.P36R and p.D40G impaired intracellular calcium homeostasis, stress granule disassembly and protein translation. This study suggests that the clinical manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia spectrum patients with ANXA11 variants could be distinctively characterized depending upon the location of the variant.\n\nID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders.\n\nID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.\n\nID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation.\n\nID: 42111176\nTitle: The intrinsic disorder challenge for AlphaFold: A case study of G3BP1 and pathogenic peptide.\nAbstract: The dipeptide repeat protein GR20 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) exerts neurotoxicity in part by binding to the stress granule protein G3BP1 and disrupting liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). However, the structural basis of this interaction remains elusive due to the pervasive intrinsic disorder in both partners. Here, we combine biochemical assays and structure prediction to characterize the G3BP1-GR20 complex. GR20 has high-affinity binding to G3BP1 and modulates LLPS in a concentration-dependent manner. Since the standard AlphaFold (AF) pipeline failed to predict credible models, we employed a constraint-based method AFEX to generate a G3BP1-GR20 complex model with improved confidence and structural plausibility. Our work underscores the necessity of extra efforts for AF predictions on disordered complexes and demonstrates the value of integrative and knowledge-guided approaches for exploring the \"invisible proteome\" of biomolecular condensates.\n\nID: 42087256\nTitle: Targeting the integrated stress response or Ataxin-2 alleviates neurodegeneration in PolyGR models of C9orf72 associated frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are fatal, early-onset neurodegenerative diseases. The most common genetic cause of FTD and ALS is a G4C2 hexanucleotide repeat expansion in the C9orf72 gene. This mutation leads to the production of toxic dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), via repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation. These DPRs disrupt stress granule (SG) dynamics, with SG regulators such as Ataxin-2 (ATXN2) implicated in disease risk. The integrated stress response (ISR), a key driver of SG formation via eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation, has been linked to C9orf72 expansions, but the role of individual DPRs in ISR activation remains unclear. Here, using Drosophila models expressing physiologically relevant repeat length DPRs, we identify poly(GR) as a novel activator of the ISR, inducing early and sustained eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and SG accumulation prior to motor decline. Genetic inhibition of the ISR or knockdown of ATX2, the Drosophila orthologue of ATXN2, rescues motor deficits in these models. ATXN2 knockdown also reduces poly(GR) toxicity in mouse primary neurons. These findings position poly(GR) as a key driver of ISR activation and highlight ATXN2 and the ISR as promising therapeutic targets in C9orf72-associated FTD/ALS.\n\nID: 41987206\nTitle: RNA-binding proteins: a comprehensive review of multifaceted regulatory mechanisms in neuroinflammation and implications in the pathogenesis of neurological disorders.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation stands as a cornerstone pathological hallmark across a spectrum of neurological disorders, drawing intensified scientific scrutiny owing to its profoundly intricate and multi-layered regulatory networks. At the heart of this complexity, RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) emerge as masterful post-transcriptional orchestrators, exerting precise control over a vast array of neuroinflammatory cascades. Mounting evidence underscores that RBPs transcend their classical roles in RNA sensing and innate immune recognition, actively shaping pivotal biological pathways\u2014ranging from inflammatory signal transduction and programmed cell death to metabolic reprogramming, epigenetic remodeling and dynamic crosstalk with non-coding RNAs. Furthermore, the functional versatility of RBPs is amplified by nuanced alterations in their nucleocytoplasmic trafficking, stress granule formation, post-translational modifications, and RNA-binding specificities, all of which intricately fine-tune their regulatory impact within the neuroinflammatory milieu. Strikingly, the cell type-specific actions of RBPs in neurons, microglia, and astrocytes unveil a sophisticated tapestry of molecular specialization, offering transformative insights into their context-dependent functions. Abnormal function of RNA-binding proteins is closely related to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Parkinson\u2019s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis. In addition, RNA-binding proteins are involved in various pathological processes, including central nervous system infections, stroke, high-altitude cerebral hypoxia, and traumatic brain injury. This review systematically organizes the multifaceted regulatory mechanisms of RNA-binding proteins in neuroinflammation. It deeply explores their key roles in the occurrence and development of nervous system diseases. The review aims to construct a comprehensive theoretical framework and provide a scientific basis for developing new diagnostic methods and targeted therapeutic strategies.\n\nID: 41917183\nTitle: STING is the scaffold protein for stress granule pre-condensation at the ER.\nAbstract: Stress granules (SGs) are dynamic, membraneless ribonucleoprotein condensates that assemble in response to cellular stress and coordinate diverse cellular stress responses and diseases. Although SG have been reported to associate with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), how ER-localized stress granule assembly is organized and regulated remains unclear. STING (stimulator of interferon genes) is a central innate immune adaptor that has recently been implicated in diverse non-canonical cellular functions, yet its potential link to SG regulation has not been established. Independent of its canonical functions in innate immune signaling, we identified a novel role of STING as a regulator of SG formation. We found that prior to stress stimulation, STING interacts with key SG core components G3BP1 and UBAP2L via its C-terminal domain (CTD) at the ER, forming a pre-condensation complex that facilitates SG maturation in response to stress. Loss of STING reduces SG formation and increases stress-induced cell death, whereas ER-anchored STING CTD is sufficient to reverse them. Mechanistically, STING enhances basal interactions between G3BP1 and UBAP2L, lowering the threshold for SG maturation upon stress. In addition, STING promotes the pathologic effects of TDP-43 mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Our findings implicate STING as an ER-resident regulator of SG dynamics that contributes to neurodegenerative pathology, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target in diseases associated with aberrant SG assembly.\n\nID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation.\n\nID: 41673769\nTitle: Implications of virus-induced stress granules in tauopathies.\nAbstract: Tauopathies are characterized by aberrant tau structure and function, which is associated with neurodegenerative dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, and frontotemporal dementia, as well as the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Consistent association of these neurodegenerative conditions with viruses suggests an interplay between viral activity and the development of tauopathy. In this review, we explore how tau dysregulation may facilitate viral activity, and conversely, how viruses may drive tauopathy. We further discuss how stress granules\u00a0(SGs) are a likely hub for the interactions between tau and viral components, leading to tau deregulation. Within the network of SG proteins analyzed, 15 proteins were identified to be both tau interactors and implicated in viral processes, having dual functionality. These SG proteins are further discussed in terms of their relationship with tauopathy, viral replication, and neurodegeneration. Concrete examples of synergistic and competing effects between tau and viruses are highlighted, revealing both pathological and protective mechanisms. This dichotomy underscores a complexity that is both disease- and virus-specific, within the context of SG\u00a0biology and tau pathology. While the viral involvement in tauopathies could be considered detrimental, it may provide insights into antiviral therapeutics to target the accumulation and misfolding of tau in these neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native PAGE\uff0cBN-PAGE)\u6280\u672f\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7a81\u53d8\u5bf9\u590d\u5408\u4f53\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d41\u5f0f\u7ec6\u80de\u672f\u6d4b\u5b9a\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u53ca\u6d3b\u6027\u6c27(reactive oxygen species\uff0cROS)\u6c34\u5e73\u3002\u5229\u7528\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92(stress granules\uff0cSGs)\u5f62\u6210\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u5206\u6790\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u901a\u8fc7\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4b\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d[\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u5916\u819c\u8f6c\u8fd0\u917620 kD\u4e9a\u57fa(translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit\uff0cTom20)\u3001\u7535\u538b\u4f9d\u8d56\u6027\u9634\u79bb\u5b50\u901a\u90531(voltage-dependent anion channel 1\uff0cVDAC1)\u7b49]\u53ca\u6574\u5408\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94(integrated stress response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: 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P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002.\n\nID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation.\n\nID: 41591303\nTitle: Alphaviral Capsid Proteins Inhibit Stress Granule Assembly via Competitive RNA Binding With G3BP1.\nAbstract: Viral infection is one of the conditions that induce stress granule (SG) formation, a cellular defense mechanism that exerts antiviral effects. To counteract this host response, viruses have evolved a broad spectrum of strategies to inhibit SG formation. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying SG inhibition remain poorly understood. The nucleocapsid proteins play a critical role in virus replication and host interaction. Here, using Semliki Forest Virus (SFV) as a model, we uncover the function of the alphavirus nucleocapsid in SG inhibition. This inhibitory function depends on oligomerization mediated by an N-terminal \u03b1-helix and with a positively charged intrinsically disordered region (IDR). We show that SFV capsid directly competes with G3BP1 for RNA binding, thereby disrupting G3BP1-RNA liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in vitro and SG assembly in cells. This mechanism is conserved across the alphavirus family but is not shared by the nucleocapsid of SARS-CoV-2 or other endemic viruses examined. Notably, expression of a peptide from SFV capsid is sufficient to inhibit SG formation induced by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations, suggesting potential therapeutic applications. Our findings reveal mechanistic insight into SG modulation by the viral capsid protein and provide a possible bioengineering tool for probing SG dynamics in health and disease.\n\nID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation.\n\nID: 41493706\nTitle: MicroRNAs and Long Non-Coding RNAs Affect the Mechanisms Involved in Age-Related Neurodegeneration in a Manner Depending on RNA-Binding Proteins.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease (HD), are marked by progressive neuronal loss and aberrant protein aggregation, presenting substantial global healthcare challenges. Recent research has illuminated the pivotal roles of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), notably microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), in the molecular pathogenesis of age-related neurodegeneration. RBPs orchestrate RNA metabolism and engage extensively with miRNAs and lncRNAs to modulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Dysregulation of these interactions precipitates pathological phenomena such as protein misfolding, stress granule formation, and disrupted RNA processing, thereby exacerbating neuronal dysfunction and death. Specific miRNAs have been implicated in regulating key neurodegenerative biomarkers, including tau and amyloid-\u03b2 in AD, motor neuron maintenance in ALS, and survival pathways in HD. Elucidating the intricate interplay between RBPs and ncRNAs holds significant promise for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at ameliorating RNA-mediated mechanisms in neurodegenerative disorders.\n\nID: 41440030\nTitle: Preclinical Evaluation of the Assembly Modulator PAV-615 in a Mouse Model of C9orf72-Associated ALS/FTD.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are fatal neurodegenerative diseases that share clinical and pathological features, as well as genetic causes. A G4C2 repeat expansion in chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 (C9orf72) is the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD, collectively referred to as c9ALS/FTD. Assembly modulation is a new therapeutic approach which appears to target allosteric sites on aberrant forms of multi-protein complexes and restore them to the healthy state. Recent findings demonstrate that tetrahydroisoquinolone (THIQ)-based protein assembly modulators can ameliorate ALS/FTD-associated phenotypes in cellular and animal models. In the present study, we investigated the effects of PAV-615, a novel and advanced THIQ-based modulator, in a c9ALS/FTD mouse model expressing 149 G4C2 repeat expansions (referred to as 149R mouse model). Specifically, PAV-615 was administered to 5-month-old 149R mice via intraperitoneal injection for one month. Motor function was evaluated using the hang wire test, while anxiety-like behavior and hyperactivity were assessed using the open-field test. Pathological markers, including dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins, phosphorylated TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (pTDP-43) and ataxin 2-positive stress granules, were quantified by Meso Scale Discovery and immunohistochemistry assays. Compared with vehicle-treated controls, PAV-615 significantly improved motor performance and modestly reduced anxiety-like behavior and hyperactivity in 149R mice. Moreover, PAV-615 treatment significantly decreased cortical DPR, pTDP-43 and ataxin 2-positive stress granule burdens. These results support assembly modulation as a promising therapeutic approach treatment of ALS/FTD.\n\nID: 41407513\nTitle: Escape from SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1-mediated host shutoff by TIAR transcript reveals general features of Nsp1 resistance.\nAbstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) immune escape strategies include general inhibition of host gene expression referred to as host shutoff. Viral nonstructural protein 1 (Nsp1) is the main host shutoff factor that blocks protein translation and induces messenger RNA (mRNA) cleavage and degradation. Viral mRNAs are resistant to the translation shutoff and cleavage induced by Nsp1, and the 5' leader sequence present in all viral mRNAs has been shown to confer resistance. However, the exact molecular mechanism for escape from Nsp1 host shutoff has not been demonstrated. In our previous work, we analyzed the effects of Nsp1 on the expression and function of cellular proteins important for stress granule formation. We discovered that the host transcript for the TIA1 cytotoxic granule-associated RNA-binding protein-like 1 (TIAL1, commonly referred to as TIAR) is resistant to SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 host shutoff. In this work, using reporter shutoff assays, we examined sequence and structural features of the TIAR 5' untranslated region (UTR) and discovered that the first 23 nt of the TIAR transcript are both necessary and sufficient to confer resistance to the Nsp1. Furthermore, our work revealed that the lack of guanosines within a window of 10-18 nt downstream from the 5' end is a defining feature of Nsp1-resistant transcripts shared between the SARS-CoV-2 leader sequence and the TIAR 5' UTR. Our findings are consistent with the model in which sequence features of 5' UTRs, rather than their secondary structure, confer resistance to Nsp1 host shutoff to both viral and cellular mRNAs.\n\nID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation.\n\nID: 41279899\nTitle: KIF5A binds RNA to orchestrate synaptic mRNA localization and stress granules in ALS.\nAbstract: Neuronal health depends on the precise transport and local translation of mRNAs to maintain synaptic function across highly polarized cellular architecture. While kinesin motor proteins are known to mediate mRNA transport, the specificity and direct involvement of individual kinesins as RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) remain unclear. Here, we demonstrate that KIF5A, a neuron-specific kinesin implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), functions as an RBP. We show that KIF5A directly binds mRNAs encoding synaptic ribosomal proteins and is required for their synaptic localization and for maintaining normal synaptic composition and function. Additionally, we show ALS-linked KIF5A mutations confer gain-of-function properties, enhancing mRNA binding, increasing synaptic ribosomal protein accumulation, inducing neuronal hyperexcitability, and impairing stress responses. These findings reveal a previously unrecognized mechanism by which mutant KIF5A disrupts synaptic homeostasis. Our work positions a kinesin motor protein as an RBP with critical roles in mRNA transport, local translation, and stress response. KIF5A interacts with mRNA encoding synaptic ribosomal proteinsKIF5A is required for normal synaptic composition and functionKIF5A binds to G3BP1 and G3BP1 stress granule associated proteinsKIF5A mutant ALS patient-derived motor neurons have abnormal synaptic function and stress response.\n\nID: 41279779\nTitle: Noncanonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein G3BP1 and ALS-linked protein TDP-43 using the fluorescent noncanonical amino acid Anap. By integrating genetic code expansion with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.\n\nID: 41180957\nTitle: Vitreous STMN2 levels reflect TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in postmortem eyes and brains.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (STMN2) levels decline in brains with transactive response DNA binding protein-43 (TDP-43) inclusions. TDP-43-related changes could extend to ocular structures, although vitreous STMN2 levels remain uncharacterized. This exploratory study analyzed 72 post-mortem brains and eyes depending on the presence or absence of TDP-43 inclusions in the brain and across neuropathological diagnostic groups (Alzheimer's disease [AD], chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE], AD and CTE, or neither). Results showed decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups. Vitreous STMN2 was correlated with vitreous neurofilament light chain. Diminished vitreous STMN2 levels might indicate TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 41173878\nTitle: CLN7 protein functions at the interface between endolysosomes and stress granules to promote cell survival.\nAbstract: Inherited biallelic mutations in the CLN7 gene result in the variant late infantile onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, a subtype of Batten disease (BD), a severe and fatal childhood neurodegenerative disease. Intriguingly, CLN7 genetic variants have also been associated with retinopathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and frontotemporal dementia. CLN7 encodes a transmembrane protein localizing to endolysosomal membranes with outward-facing chloride channel activity. Loss of CLN7 function results in cortical neurons accumulating swollen lipofuscin-containing lysosomes, leading to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The molecular mechanisms underlying CLN7 BD neuropathology are not completely understood. We have generated iPSC lines from two CLN7 BD patients and age-matched unaffected controls to interrogate intracellular molecular phenotypes in iPSC-derived neural progenitor cells (iNPC). Taking a multi-omics approach we have identified disease-modified activities in endolysosomal transport in iNPCBD that lead to lysosomal dysfunction and decreased mitophagy, resulting in the accumulation of metabolically defective mitochondria. We further observe a breakdown in nuclear functions that centre on RNA processing and nuclear export, linking to CLN7 protein interactions at the stress granule. We have identified dual and distinct functions for CLN7, promoting cell survival during the cellular stress response. CLN7 loss of function in BD results in neuronal apoptosis.\n\nID: 41155167\nTitle: Beyond Antioxidants: The Emerging Role of Nrf2 Activation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder involving the progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. While oxidative stress, RNA-binding protein (RBP) pathology, mitochondrial dysfunction, and glial-neuronal dysregulation is involved in ALS pathogenesis, current therapies provide limited benefit, underscoring the need for multi-target disease-modifying strategies. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), classically regarded as a master regulator of redox homeostasis, has recently emerged as a central integrator of cellular stress responses relevant to ALS. Beyond its canonical antioxidant function, Nrf2 regulates critical pathways involved in mitochondrial quality control, proteostasis, nucleocytoplasmic transport, RNA surveillance, and glial reactivity. Experimental models demonstrate that astrocyte-specific Nrf2 activation enhances glutathione metabolism, suppresses neuroinflammation, promotes stress granule disassembly, and reduces RBP aggregation. In C9orf72-linked ALS, Nrf2 activation mitigates dipeptide repeat protein toxicity and restores RNA processing fidelity via modulation of nonsense-mediated decay and R-loop resolution. Recent advances in Nrf2-targeted interventions including Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction inhibitors, dual Nrf2/HSF1 activators, and cell-type-selective Adeno-associated virus 9 (AAV9) vectors show promise in preclinical ALS models. These multimodal approaches highlight Nrf2's therapeutic versatility and potential to address the upstream convergence points of ALS pathogenesis. Taken together, positioning Nrf2 as a systems-level regulator offers a novel framework for developing precision-based therapies in ALS. Integrating Nrf2 activation with RNA- and glia-directed strategies may enable comprehensive modulation of disease progression at its molecular roots.\n\nID: 41007432\nTitle: Welander Distal Myopathy-Associated TIA1 E384K Mutation Disrupts Stress Granule Dynamics Under Distinct Stress Conditions.\nAbstract: Cellular stress triggers the formation of diverse RNA-protein aggregates, which can be associated with physiological responses, pathological conditions, or even detrimental outcomes. Under stress-induced proteostasis disruption, these RNA-protein assemblies are known as stress granules (SGs). Targeting such condensates-while sparing functional RNAs and proteins-remains a major therapeutic challenge in protein aggregation disorders such as myopathies and neuropathies. In this study, we investigated the cellular response to various stress conditions in the context of the TIA1 E384K mutation, a founder variant implicated in both Welander distal myopathy (WDM) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cells were exposed to different stressors, including proteotoxic, proteostatic, chemotoxic, and osmotic insults, and the behavior of TIA1-related SGs was analyzed. Our findings reveal a distinct yet conserved pattern in the dynamics of TIA1-dependent SG formation and clearance, influenced by the specific type of stressor and modulated by eIF2\u03b1 Ser35 phosphorylation. These results indicate that the WDM-associated TIA1 mutation leads to aberrant SG dynamics across different stress conditions. Collectively, these observations support the idea that TIA1 E384K-associated SG dysregulation plays a role in WDM and ALS pathogenesis and underscores the importance of multiple stress contexts in disease progression.\n\nID: 40884740\nTitle: Decoding ATXN2 Phosphocode: Structural Insights and Therapeutic Opportunities in Disease.\nAbstract: Ataxin-2 (ATXN2), a key RNA-binding protein, regulates RNA metabolism, stress granule formation, and neuronal homeostasis, with dysregulated phosphorylation contributing to Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 2 (SCA2), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and cancer. This review integrates structural biology, phosphoproteomics, and interactome analyses to map six critical phosphosites (S772, T741, S624, S684, S784, S889) within ATXN2's intrinsically disordered regions. Modulated by kinases GSK3\u03b2 and CDK13 and phosphatases like INPP5F, these sites orchestrate interactions with RNA-binding partners (e.g., ATXN2L, FXR2, STAU2) and co-regulated proteins (e.g., TP53BP1, NUP153), driving pathogenesis through disrupted autophagy, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and stress granule dynamics. We propose targeted therapies, including GSK3\u03b2 inhibitors for ALS, antisense oligonucleotides for SCA2, and MTOR modulators for cancer, to restore ATXN2 function. By elucidating phosphocode of ATXN2, this work highlights novel avenues for precision medicine in neurodegenerative and oncogenic diseases.\n\nID: 40868276\nTitle: Systemic Neurodegeneration and Brain Aging: Multi-Omics Disintegration, Proteostatic Collapse, and Network Failure Across the CNS.\nAbstract: Neurodegeneration is increasingly recognized not as a linear trajectory of protein accumulation, but as a multidimensional collapse of biological organization-spanning intracellular signaling, transcriptional identity, proteostatic integrity, organelle communication, and network-level computation. This review intends to synthesize emerging frameworks that reposition neurodegenerative diseases (ND) as progressive breakdowns of interpretive cellular logic, rather than mere terminal consequences of protein aggregation or synaptic attrition. The discussion aims to provide a detailed mapping of how critical signaling pathways-including PI3K-AKT-mTOR, MAPK, Wnt/\u03b2-catenin, and integrated stress response cascades-undergo spatial and temporal disintegration. Special attention is directed toward the roles of RNA-binding proteins (e.g., TDP-43, FUS, ELAVL2), m6A epitranscriptomic modifiers (METTL3, YTHDF1, IGF2BP1), and non-canonical post-translational modifications (SUMOylation, crotonylation) in disrupting translation fidelity, proteostasis, and subcellular targeting. At the organelle level, the review seeks to highlight how the failure of ribosome-associated quality control (RQC), autophagosome-lysosome fusion machinery (STX17, SNAP29), and mitochondrial import/export systems (TIM/TOM complexes) generates cumulative stress and impairs neuronal triage. These dysfunctions are compounded by mitochondrial protease overload (LONP1, CLPP), UPR maladaptation, and phase-transitioned stress granules that sequester nucleocytoplasmic transport proteins and ribosomal subunits, especially in ALS and FTD contexts. Synaptic disassembly is treated not only as a downstream event, but as an early tipping point, driven by impaired PSD scaffolding, aberrant endosomal recycling (Rab5, Rab11), complement-mediated pruning (C1q/C3-CR3 axis), and excitatory-inhibitory imbalance linked to parvalbumin interneuron decay. Using insights from single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, the review illustrates how regional vulnerability to proteostatic and metabolic stress converges with signaling noise to produce entropic attractor collapse within core networks such as the DMN, SN, and FPCN. By framing neurodegeneration as an active loss of cellular and network \"meaning-making\"-a collapse of coordinated signal interpretation, triage prioritization, and adaptive response-the review aims to support a more integrative conceptual model. In this context, therapeutic direction may shift from damage containment toward restoring high-dimensional neuronal agency, via strategies that include the following elements: reprogrammable proteome-targeting agents (e.g., PROTACs), engineered autophagy adaptors, CRISPR-based BDNF enhancers, mitochondrial gatekeeping stabilizers, and glial-exosome neuroengineering. This synthesis intends to offer a translational scaffold for viewing neurodegeneration as not only a disorder of accumulation but as a systems-level failure of cellular reasoning-a perspective that may inform future efforts in resilience-based intervention and precision neurorestoration.\n\nID: 40857153\nTitle: Activation of polo-like kinase 1 correlates with selective motor neuron vulnerability in familial ALS.\nAbstract: Mutations in the Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) gene cause familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), characterized by selective degeneration of spinal motor neurons (sMNs) with relative sparing of cortical neurons (CNs). The mechanisms underlying this cell-type vulnerability remain unclear. Here, we compare CNs and sMNs derived from FUS-ALS models to assess differential responses to FUS mutations. We find that CNs are less affected than sMNs in DNA damage repair, axonal organelle trafficking, and stress granule dynamics. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) reveals distinct transcriptomic signatures, with sMNs uniquely activating DNA damage responses involving cell cycle regulators, particularly polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1). PLK1 is highly expressed in sMNs but not CNs, correlating with greater nuclear FUS loss and splicing defects in sMNs. Cross-comparison with other familial ALS RNA-seq datasets highlights PLK1 upregulation as a shared molecular feature. These findings identify intrinsic differences between CNs and sMNs in FUS-ALS and suggest PLK1 as a potential driver of sMN vulnerability.\n\nID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS.\n\nID: 40663766\nTitle: UBQLN2 in neurodegenerative disease: mechanistic insights and emerging therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Ubiquilins (UBQLNs) regulate cellular protein turnover by shuttling proteins, or 'clients', to the proteasome or autophagy pathways for degradation. Of the five different UBQLN genes in humans, UBQLN2 is the most highly expressed in the nervous system and muscle tissue and has been linked to multiple neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, point mutations of UBQLN2 cause an X-linked, dominant form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ALS with frontotemporal dementia (ALS/FTD), or FTD. Failed protein degradation is a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS and FTD; however, it is not clear exactly how ALS/FTD-associated UBQLN2 mutations contribute to pathogenesis. Recent studies have revealed the complexity of UBQLN2 biology and allow deeper understanding as to how UBQLN2 dysfunction may contribute to neurodegenerative disease. UBQLN2 is necessary for mitochondrial protein degradation and for regulating mitochondrial turnover, both of which are essential for motor neurons and have been implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS. Stress granule (SG) formation and regulation are also affected by UBQLN2 mutations, and their dysregulation may contribute to the toxic protein aggregation and SG changes observed in neurodegenerative disease. Finally, there are compelling links connecting UBQLN2 dysfunction with changes to downstream neuronal morphology, function, and behavior. This review will detail the emerging consensus on how UBQLN2 protects against neurodegenerative disease and will provide insights into potential therapeutic approaches.\n\nID: 40562864\nTitle: The mechanisms underlying TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRDs) are among the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by progressive cognitive decline driven by complex and overlapping pathological mechanisms. While amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and Lewy bodies are well-established hallmarks, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology has emerged as a critical contributor to disease progression, particularly in cases exhibiting hippocampal sclerosis and severe brain atrophy. TDP-43 pathology is defined by its cytoplasmic mislocalization, aberrant aggregation, and nuclear depletion, leading to disruptions in RNA metabolism, stress granule dynamics, and mitochondrial function. Increasing evidence suggests that TDP-43 pathology not only exacerbates neuronal degeneration but also interacts with A\u03b2 plaques, tau tangles, and \u03b1-synuclein aggregates, compounding neurodegenerative processes and accelerating cognitive decline. Despite its growing recognition, TDP-43 pathology remains underexplored compared to other proteinopathies in AD and ADRDs, highlighting the need for further mechanistic studies and targeted therapeutic development. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of TDP-43 pathology in AD and ADRDs, with a focus on its role in disease progression. We further discuss the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in AD and ADRDs, emphasizing RNA dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, disrupted protein homeostasis, stress response alternations, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport impairments. Lastly, given the significant impact on disease pathology, we review ongoing efforts to treat TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration, including antisense oligonucleotides, small-molecule inhibitors, and peptide-based interventions aimed at restoring TDP-43 function or preventing its neurotoxicity and pathological aggregation.\n\nID: 42455257\nTitle: Mitigating Fixation Artifacts in Spatial Transcriptomics: Methodological Insights from Human Brain Tissue.\nAbstract: Human brain bank material offers a great potential for studying a wide range of diseases from psychiatric to degenerative disorders, stroke, and pain. Historically, the primary limitation has been the technical usability of long-term formalin fixed and stored tissue samples with inadequate RNA quality. However, new and emerging, highly sensitive techniques now enable the study of the human transcriptome in autopsied brain material. This study aimed to develop a protocol for analysing RNA expression in two distinct cell populations within a spatial context from long-term formalin fixed human hypothalamus samples from the Danish SURVIVE study, using the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler from NanoString. RNAscope assays were used to optimize target retrieval, followed by evaluation with QuPath quantification to determine optimal RNA binding conditions. Optimal RNA availability was achieved with baking the slides at 60\u00a0\u00b0C for 1 h, followed by 30\u00a0min of 99\u00a0\u00b0C heat-induced target retrieval while maintaining tissue integrity. Subsequently, tissue was stained for either microglia or neurons with Iba1 and CRH specific antibodies and analysed in the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler. Whole transcriptome probes within the Iba1 and CRH segments were sequenced on the Illumina NovaSeq platform. The novel bioinformatic tool StandR was used for quality control and data analysis. The two cellular segments were compared, and we found 932 differentially expressed genes: 317 upregulated in the CRH segment, and 615 upregulated in the Iba1 segment. This paper presents a detailed workflow and highlights the ability to obtain relevant transcriptomic information from long-term fixed human brain tissue.\n\nID: 42450002\nTitle: Proteasome Dysfunction and Aggregation-Prone Proteins in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the accumulation of misfolded and aggregation-prone proteins, reflecting a failure of proteostasis. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), a major pathway for selective intracellular protein degradation, is essential for maintaining neuronal protein homeostasis. Proteasome dysfunction has been implicated in several major neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease (HD), although its extent and mechanisms vary across disease contexts. In this review, we examine current evidence for proteasome dysfunction in neurodegeneration and discuss how disease-associated proteins impair proteasome function through direct inhibition, defective substrate processing, and sequestration into protein aggregates. We also address the contribution of oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and aging to proteasome dysregulation. Finally, we highlight emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring proteasome function, including pharmacological activation, modulation of proteasome assembly and stability, and targeted protein degradation approaches. Understanding the context-dependent nature of proteasome dysfunction will be important for developing effective proteostasis-based therapies.\n\nID: 42442908\nTitle: Role of ESCRT pathway and autophagy in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive neuronal dysfunction and loss resulting from impaired proteostasis and vesicular trafficking. Neurons are particularly vulnerable to these processes due to their post-mitotic nature and complex architecture. Autophagy and the endolysosomal system constitute the primary degradative pathways responsible for maintaining neuronal homeostasis. However, increasing evidence indicates that their effective function critically depends on coordination with the endosomal sorting complexes required for transport (ESCRT). Beyond their canonical role in multivesicular body biogenesis and membrane scission, ESCRT components are now recognized as essential regulators of autophagosome closure, amphisome formation, autophagosome-lysosome fusion, and endolysosomal membrane repair. Disruption of this ESCRT-autophagy interface has emerged as a common pathological feature across major neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/frontotemporal dementia. This review synthesizes evidence from genetic, biochemical, and neuropathological studies to highlight shared molecular nodes, such as ESCRT-III components, the VPS4 ATPase, the adaptor protein ALIX, and late endosomal regulators, including Rab7, that couple membrane remodeling to autophagic flux. Failure of these regulatory checkpoints destabilizes endolysosomal integrity, arrests autophagic maturation, and promotes the accumulation of toxic protein species, thereby driving progressive neuronal degeneration. By framing neurodegeneration through the lens of ESCRT-autophagy coupling failure, this review provides a unified mechanistic perspective that links diverse pathogenic proteins to shared cellular vulnerabilities and identifies ESCRT-mediated membrane dynamics as a critical determinant of neuronal survival.\n\nID: 42430091\nTitle: The Role of PGC-1\u03b1 in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms, Translational Challenges, and Therapeutic Potential.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are progressive disorders in which mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, proteostasis failure, neuroinflammation, and synaptic damage progressively interact to drive neuronal vulnerability. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1\u03b1) links metabolic adaptation to stress-response pathways that are repeatedly disrupted in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, polyglutamine (PolyQ) disorders, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Rather than providing only an updated catalogue of studies, this review organizes the evidence into a cross-disease rheostat framework that explains why PGC-1\u03b1 modulation is protective in some settings but incomplete or maladaptive in others. Current findings indicate that PGC-1\u03b1 supports mitochondrial biogenesis, oxidative phosphorylation, antioxidant defense, mitophagy, autophagy, protein quality control, and inflammatory balance. However, its effects are highly context dependent. In several models, restoration of PGC-1\u03b1-related signaling improves mitochondrial function and reduces neuronal injury, whereas broad, sustained, or cell-inappropriate activation may produce limited benefit or undesirable outcomes. These observations suggest that PGC-1\u03b1 is not a simple neuroprotective switch, but a flexible regulatory hub whose therapeutic value depends on cell type, isoform profile, disease stage, and activation level. Emerging strategies, including small-molecule modulators, gene delivery, antisense-based approaches, nanoparticle systems, and exercise-related interventions, remain largely preclinical and face major barriers related to CNS delivery, pathway selectivity, dose and cell-type control, peripheral safety, and validated target-engagement biomarkers. Nevertheless, clinical translation requires stronger causal validation, reliable target-engagement biomarkers, selective delivery methods, and long-term safety assessment. Future research should focus on precision-based modulation of PGC-1\u03b1 to determine when and how this pathway can be safely used for disease modification. Such a careful approach may help transform PGC-1\u03b1 from a broad experimental target into a clinically relevant strategy for well-defined neurodegenerative phenotypes.\n\nID: 42427030\nTitle: C9orf72-associated poly-GR in skeletal muscle leads to neuromuscular junction deficits and muscle atrophy.\nAbstract: Hexanucleotide repeat expansions in C9orf72 produce dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins that are widely expressed, including the nervous system and skeletal muscle. Among these DPRs, arginine-containing proteins, poly-GR and poly-PR are toxic in the nervous system, but whether DPRs in skeletal muscle contribute to ALS pathogenesis is unclear. Here, we show that muscle-restricted expression of poly-GR drives motor deficits in mice, including muscle atrophy and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) deficits. Poly-GR in muscle interacted with the NMJ key organizer MuSK and promoted MuSK degradation, disrupting postsynaptic structure and impairing neuromuscular transmission. Importantly, a MuSK agonist antibody (X-17) stabilized NMJs and rescued neuromuscular transmission. Moreover, poly-GR in muscle activated the integrated stress response (ISR), elevating eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and broadly suppressing protein translation. ISR inhibition with ISRIB restored translation and MuSK protein levels, and ameliorated both muscle atrophy and NMJ deficits. These findings demonstrate that skeletal muscle actively contributes to C9orf72-ALS pathology. Targeting muscle with ISRIB offers a therapeutic strategy to preserve motor function in C9orf72-ALS.\n\nID: 42422879\nTitle: Investigating the effect of progressive truncations at the ALS-linked protein TDP-43 RRM2 on its aggregation mechanism.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by inclusions of TDP-43 protein. C-terminal fragments (CTFs) of TDP-43, generated by cleavage within its second RNA recognition motif (RRM2), have been found forming aggregates in patients. Aggregation has often been attributed to the C-terminal domain, but increasing evidence indicates that RRM2 fragments contribute to pathological inclusions. We performed extensive molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the changes resulting from the truncation that could lead to aggregation. We analyzed the full RRM2 domain (fRRM2, residues 192-261) and two fragments commonly observed in CTFs (tRRM2A, residues 220-261, and tRRM2B, residues 209-261). We found that truncation results in distinct aggregation-prone states. tRRM2B appears to rely on \u03b2  -sheet elements associated with amyloid-like aggregation, whereas tRRM2A exhibits higher structural variability and a reduced \u03b2  -content, suggesting a phase separation-like aggregation mechanism. We further simulated an extended fragment of tRRM2A, tRRM2A-l (residues 220-269). Although its predicted aggregation propensity remains largely unchanged, tRRM2A-l exhibits increased structural flexibility, and a stronger exposure of Nuclear Export Signal residues. Our results indicate that subtle differences in RRM2 fragment length influence potential misfolding pathways. Future studies and therapeutic strategies to prevent TDP-43 aggregation should carefully consider the specific domain adopted.\n\nID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics.\n\nID: 42414528\nTitle: Annexin A11 and TDP-43: core players in neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Annexin A11 (ANXA11) is a Ca2\u207a-dependent phospholipid-binding protein that has recently emerged as a key player in neurodegeneration. Rare pathogenic ANXA11 variants were initially identified in cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Since then, ANXA11 has been linked to a broader spectrum of related neurodegenerative diseases. Two independent studies demonstrated that ANXA11 co-aggregates with TDP-43 in all cases of frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 pathology (FTLD-TDP) type C, with cryo-EM revealing heteromeric ANXA11-TDP-43 filaments. These discoveries support the direct pathological interaction between the two proteins as an important feature of FTLD-TDP type C. We also described secondary ANXA11 pathology in related neurodegenerative diseases, including limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and more rarely in ALS and FTLD-TDP types A and B. ANXA11 and TDP-43 co-aggregates are also a feature of a FTLD-TDP associated with primary lateral sclerosis. These advances have renewed interest in ANXA11 as a major player in ALS/FTLD pathogenesis in both genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative diseases. In this review, we summarize ANXA11 pathology across genetic and sporadic cases, highlighting its heterogeneous overlap with TDP-43 pathology. We synthesize current knowledge of ANXA11's physiological roles in phase separation, membrane repair, and RNA granule dynamics, integrating emerging evidence on how disruption of these processes may promote pathological aggregation and toxicity. Finally, we outline priorities for future research, with particular emphasis on elucidating ANXA11's mechanistic connection to TDP-43.\n\nID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates.\n\nID: 42376920\nTitle: CondenSimAdapter: A Versatile Builder for Multiscale Simulations of Protein Condensates with Broad Force-Field Compatibility and Robust Dense-Phase Relaxation.\nAbstract: Multiscale molecular dynamics simulations that sequentially couple coarse-grained (CG) sampling with all-atom (AA) simulation are widely used to study biomolecular condensates, yet building such multiscale systems remains a practical challenge. Dense CG condensate configurations must be backmapped and converted into stable, explicitly solvated AA systems\u2500a step where severe steric clashes often prevent production simulation, creating a \"relaxation bottleneck\". Here, we introduce CondenSimAdapter, a Python package that bridges this resolution gap by integrating SE(3)-transformer-based cg2all backmapping with a physics-inspired optimization protocol (using Gaussian repulsion and soft-core potentials), which succeeds where standard energy minimization fails. CondenSimAdapter unifies four CG and nine AA force fields under a single interface. We validated the workflow by (1) demonstrating the robust elimination of major structure conflicts across diverse CG-AA combinations, (2) verifying its functional versatility in preserving the structural integrity of multidomain proteins, and (3) confirming ensemble fidelity via a 2 \u03bcs atomistic simulation of a FUS LC condensate that accurately reproduced established macroscopic and microscopic properties. By resolving the dense-phase relaxation bottleneck and providing a highly accessible, streamlined workflow, CondenSimAdapter lowers the technical barrier to multiscale condensate simulations and enables systematic, high-throughput studies of protein phase separation. CondenSimAdapter is freely available at https://github.com/hanlab-computChem/CondenSimAdapter.\n\nID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems.\n\nID: 42363764\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplexes function as a tunable switch of FUS phase separation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to support essential cellular functions, but aberrant phase transitions promote toxic aggregation in neurodegenerative disease. Short RNA oligonucleotides can reverse this behavior, yet the structural determinants that govern RNA activity remain poorly defined. Here, we identify RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) as tunable structural motifs that potently modulate FUS LLPS. rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly, whereas chemical modifications that stabilize rG4 enhance inhibitory function and render these activities resilient to ionic perturbation. Although short rG4s interact with both soluble and condensed FUS, they preferentially engage the soluble pool, likely shifting the equilibrium toward dispersion. Leveraging these mechanistic insights, we developed a bioinformatic pipeline that uncovered more rG4 inhibitors that robustly reverse FUS LLPS and aggregation. Our findings establish rG4s as chemically programmable regulators of protein phase behavior and provide a blueprint for engineering RNA-based therapeutics that dissolve pathogenic FUS assemblies. More broadly, this work directly links RNA secondary structure to distinct functional outcomes in phase behavior, establishing a structure-function paradigm for RNA control of condensates, demonstrating implications in both fundamental biology and therapeutic development.\n\nID: 42359357\nTitle: Innate immune crosstalk in ALS/FTD pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Marked by protein aggregation, impaired proteostasis, organelle stress, and chronic neuroinflammation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) form a clinically, genetically, and pathologically overlapping disease spectrum. Increasing evidence indicates that innate immune activation is not merely a secondary response to neuronal injury, but an active driver of disease progression. In this review, we elaborate on how ALS/FTD-associated genetic lesions and pathogenic protein aggregates, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and C9orf72-derived dipeptide repeat proteins, engage three interconnected innate immune pathways: cGAS-STING, NLRP3 inflammasomes, and TREM2-DAP12 signaling. We further highlight emerging crosstalk among these pathways, in which cGAS-STING and NLRP3 reinforce inflammatory signaling, while NLRP3-driven TREM2 shedding may impair microglial clearance and perpetuate proteostatic failure. Understanding this immune network may help define disease subtypes, identify biomarkers, and guide combinatorial therapeutic strategies that suppress harmful inflammation while preserving protective microglial functions.\n\nID: 42353250\nTitle: Microglial Dysfunction Induced by C9ORF72 Dipeptide Repeat Proteins: Biomarker and Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: The GGGGCC hexanucleotide repeat expansion (HRE) in C9ORF72 was recognized as the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation of the expanded repeat generated dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), which disrupted multiple cellular processes and contributed to neurodegeneration. Emerging evidence indicated that disease pathogenesis involved both gain-of-function (GOF) and loss-of-function (LOF) mechanisms. DPR-mediated GOF toxicity induced ribosomal dysfunction, nucleolar stress, proteostatic impairment, and neuronal injury, whereas C9ORF72 LOF disrupted lysosomal and autophagic pathways in microglia, impairing the immune homeostasis. Neuronal injury further promoted the release of damage-associated signals that triggered secondary microglial activations and chronic neuroinflammations. This review summarized current knowledge of DPR biology, microglial dysfunction, and their contributions to disease progression in C9ORF72-associated ALS/FTD. Therapeutic strategies targeting repeated RNA, DPR productions, proteostasis, autophagy, and neuroinflammatory pathways were also discussed. In addition, the potentials of fluid biomarkers, including cerebrospinal fluid poly (GP) and blood neurofilament light chain (NfL), for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic assessment were shown. Together, these findings provided important insights into disease mechanisms and potential avenues for improved clinical management.\n\nID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed.\n\nID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD.\n\nID: 42332177\nTitle: Trace Elements Dyshomeostasis and Toxic Metals Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are defined by the progressive loss of neurons through interconnected pathological mechanisms, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, and neuroinflammation. Accumulating evidence implicates metal dyshomeostasis as a central and multifaceted contributor to these mechanisms, with roles ranging from a primary pathogenic driver in AD and PD, to a secondary amplifier of genetic pathology in HD and ALS, and as a contextual risk modifier in the presence of toxic metals. Essential trace metals such as iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, iodine, and molybdenum are vital for neurotransmission, antioxidant defense, and cellular metabolism. Dysregulation of these metals disrupts redox balance, impairs proteostasis, and activates regulated cell death pathways, including ferroptosis and cuproptosis. Toxic metals, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, exacerbate neurodegeneration by displacing essential metals, inducing oxidative injury, and promoting protein misfolding and neuroinflammation. This narrative review synthesizes mechanistic, experimental, genetic epidemiological, and clinical evidence to critically evaluate the contributions of both essential and toxic metals to neurodegeneration in AD, PD, HD, and ALS. We examine the genetic, environmental, and physiological determinants of metal homeostasis; the analytical techniques for quantifying metals in clinical samples; and clinical trial data on metal-targeted therapeutic strategies. Notably, iron chelation with deferiprone consistently reduces brain iron on neuroimaging but worsens clinical outcomes in both PD and AD, presenting a translational paradox that requires mechanistic re-evaluation. We also provide methodological recommendations for interpreting Mendelian randomization studies of metal exposures and propose translational priorities to advance metal-targeted diagnostics and therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42317872\nTitle: Nutrients and bioactive compounds as modifiers of neurodegenerative trajectories: molecular mechanisms, translational barriers, and precision nutrition.\nAbstract: The Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are a growing health burden across the world with minimal disease-modifying treatment and therapy. It is emerging that neurodegeneration is not only a progressive loss of neurons, but also a nutrient-sensitive systems-level dysfunction that takes the form of redox imbalance, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired proteostasis, and synaptic loss. The aging brain are more prone to metabolic vulnerability, and subclinical deficiencies in essential nutrients and bioactive dietary compounds may exacerbate cellular stress responses that contribute to disease progression. It summarizes the existing data on the effects of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and various phytochemicals in modulating neuronal homeostasis by regulating oxidative signaling, inflammatory cascades, mitochondrial resilience, autophagy, and synaptic plasticity. These nutrient-mediated effects collectively influence neuronal survival, synaptic integrity, and cognitive function by affecting disease susceptibility and progression. Additionally newer metabolites of the marine and microbiome act as new neuroactive agents. The evidence from in-vitro and preclinical models, translation to clinical benefit remains inconsistent due to heterogeneity in study design, bioavailability, blood- brain barrier penetration, dosing strategies and disease stage. This review highlights emerging potential of precision nutrition frameworks that integrate nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and microbiome interactions, and individualized metabolic profiling to enable context-dependent and stage-specific interventions. Moreover, conceptualizing neurodegeneration as a nutrient-sensitive, systems level disorder, propose a mechanistically informed and integrative approach that combine targeted nutritional strategies with pharmacological and lifestyle therapies to more effectively modify neurodegenerative trajectories.\n\nID: 42317073\nTitle: PML as a neuroprotective guardian: Leveraging nuclear protein quality control to mitigate neurotoxicity of an ALS-associated NEK1 variant.\nAbstract: Insoluble protein aggregates are a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) serves as a neuroprotective quality control mechanism that clears aggregates. PML nuclear bodies (NBs) were proposed to serve as hubs for SUMO-primed ubiquitylation and degradation of misfolded proteins. Georgiadou et\u00a0al. provide evidence that an ALS-linked NEK1 truncation mutant is recruited to PML NBs, where it likely undergoes SUMOylation and ubiquitylation. In mice, PML loss exacerbates ALS-like symptoms, while induced PML expression delays disease onset. These findings establish PML as a key regulator of proteostasis and highlight PML induction as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS and related proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42283497\nTitle: The Long Haul: Microtubule Motors as the Essential Supply Line for Neuronal Longevity.\nAbstract: The extreme morphology and polarised architecture of neurons require the highly sophisticated microtubule transport system for both construction and lifelong survival. Genomic evidence from an expanding landscape of human mutations supports the essential role of the microtubule transport machinery. During neurodevelopment, mutations disrupt the proliferation and migration of neuronal precursors, as well as the initial establishment of polarity. In the mature nervous system, the reliance on microtubule transport shifts to the long-term maintenance of axon integrity and synaptic proteostasis. Across the motor proteins responsible for long distance transport in neurons, mutations highlight a specific vulnerability of long axons to transport failure in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), Charcot Marie Tooth disease Type 2 (CMT2), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Perry Syndrome, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) amongst others. Due to the role of microtubule motors in development and maintenance, there is frequently a phenotypic spectrum within a single gene of the microtubule transport system. For example, mutations in dynein motors are linked both to malformations of cortical development and specific motor neuron loss in SMA-LED (Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Lower Extremity Predominance). By synthesising genetic evidence, this review illustrates how specific molecular failures, ranging from motor-domain kinetics to cargo binding, can inform our understanding of neuronal homeostasis. Ultimately, we argue that microtubule transport is not merely a cellular utility, but a key determinant of neuronal longevity.\n\nID: 42274555\nTitle: Polypharmacology of Pathway Crosstalk in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Chemical Modulation of Interconnected Signaling Networks.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), arise from highly interconnected molecular and cellular abnormalities that progressively lead to neuronal dysfunction, synaptic failure, and cell death. This review provides a unified framework to understand the interrelated molecular mechanisms driving these diseases, with a focus on identifying key disease-specific intervention nodes. Core contributors include oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and emerging roles of peroxisomal dysfunction in redox imbalance, lipid dysregulation, and inflammatory amplification. Single-target therapies often show limited efficacy due to the complex, interconnected nature of these pathways. In contrast, polypharmacology, which targets multiple disease-relevant mechanisms simultaneously, offers a more promising therapeutic strategy. This review critically examines how pathway crosstalk drives neurodegenerative progression, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial-ROS-inflammatory signaling, aggregation-proteostasis failure, synaptic-neuroimmune dysfunction, and gut-brain communication. It evaluates various multi-node intervention strategies, including multi-target-directed ligands (MTDLs), molecular hybrids, natural products, drug repurposing, and nanocarrier-based delivery systems. Advances in network pharmacology, artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics, and multi-omics have enhanced the identification of actionable therapeutic nodes, candidate compounds, and brain-targeted delivery platforms. Notably, the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathways-play distinct roles in neuroinflammation, amplifying neuronal damage by releasing inflammatory cytokines and inducing mitochondrial dysfunction. However, successful translation into clinical practice remains constrained by challenges such as blood-brain barrier penetration, patient heterogeneity, and biomarker limitations. The review advocates for a shift towards mechanism-informed, patient-stratified polypharmacological strategies to better address the network pathology of neurodegeneration, despite significant translational hurdles.\n\nID: 42261159\nTitle: The Pivotal Role of HDAC6 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Neuroprotective Protagonist or Degenerative Adversary?\nAbstract: The review specifically examines the pivotal role of HDAC6 in the pathophysiological pathway of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), an escalating neurodegenerative ailment marked by the discerning damage to motor neurons. Several lines of evidence implicate inadequate proteostasis in significantly influencing neuronal degeneration. The accumulation of misfolded proteins and proteotoxicity are highlighted as significant factors in ALS pathophysiology. Key pathological hallmarks include ubiquitin-positive inclusions, disrupted RNA metabolism, cytoskeletal perturbations, and compromised axonal transport systems. HDAC6 dysregulation disrupts axonal transport, impairing mitochondrial function and increasing oxidative stress, leading to rapid motor neuron damage and cell death. The enzyme's aberrant deacetylation of \u03b1-tubulin destabilizes microtubules and impairs intracellular trafficking. Despite HDAC6's participation in these unfavorable processes, it also exerts neuroprotective properties. It deacetylates tubulin, promoting efficient axonal transport and autophagic clearance. HDAC6 helps form aggresomes and stress granules, which are essential for cellular defence against proteotoxic stress. Through its zinc finger ubiquitin-binding domain, HDAC6 interacts with polyubiquitinated proteins, facilitating their autophagic degradation. HDAC6 inhibition can boost autophagic flux and reduce protein aggregation, while its activation may amplify the protective effects. This dichotomous behaviour of HDAC6 may pose an obstacle to the design of targeted therapy. Illuminating the complex mechanisms through which HDAC6 influences neurodegeneration and neuroprotection is important before constructing effective treatments for ALS. The review provides a clear understanding of the complex role of HDAC6 in ALS pathogenesis and highlights potential strategies to improve the prognosis of people affected by this neurological illness.\n\nID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample.\n\nID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies.\n\nID: 42227825\nTitle: Site-Specific Raman Probes Reveal Droplet Aging and Residue-Level Fibril Polymorphism in TDP-43CTD.\nAbstract: The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation. Understanding how TDP-43CTD droplets convert into amyloid aggregates, a process implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, requires methodology capable of site-specific structural characterization with spatial resolution. Here, we used confocal Raman spectroscopy in conjunction with an alkyne-modified amino acid (4-ethynyl-l-phenylalanine, FCC) to probe aging in individual TDP-43CTD droplets at seven aromatic sites. While nascent droplets are composed of disordered proteins, \u03b2-sheet conformers develop in aged droplets and amyloid aggregates. All three states are spectrally distinct via the alkyne stretching band, with sensitivity that varies depending on the aromatic site probed. C-terminal sites (Y374FCC, W385FCC, and F397FCC) are highly sensitive amyloid probes, revealing multiple polymorphs at the single-residue level that are not resolvable by global secondary structure or morphological characterization alone. Strikingly, while W334FCC abolishes \u03b2-sheet formation in droplets, de novo aggregation still occurs, demonstrating that droplet aging is not required for amyloid formation. Given its broad applicability to other proteins and compatibility with cellular imaging, this work establishes a generalizable approach for investigating conformational changes underlying LLPS and amyloid formation in cellulo.\n\nID: 42207631\nTitle: RNA-binding protein diversity and NLS arginines regulate FUS mixing in mRNA-rich compartments.\nAbstract: Despite being prone to condensation, many RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) do not form large condensates in cells. This issue is still widely researched, particularly because aggregation of RBPs, such as FUS, is the hallmark of some neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation. Here, we explored the role of RBP diversity in mRNA-rich condensates. While FUS and its partners form distinct compartments when probed one by one, increasing RBP diversity buffers FUS spatial segregation. In addition, we found that frequently mutated arginine residues in the nuclear localization signal (NLS) at the C-terminal end promote FUS mixing with multiple RBPs. Therefore, we anticipate that pathological NLS mutations in FUS not only alter its active nuclear import but also regulate FUS interactions with its partners in mRNA-rich compartments with putative consequences for the onset and progression of FUS-related neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42193936\nTitle: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances and Future Directions.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease), represent a growing global health burden characterized by progressive neuronal loss and functional decline. Despite decades of intensive research, effective disease-modifying therapies remain limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This review highlights recent advances in the understanding of disease etiology and emerging treatment approaches, with a particular focus on modalities with translational potential. We discussed novel disease-modifying interventions, including gene and cell therapies, RNA-targeting strategies, and immunotherapies aimed at clearing misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, tau, and \u03b1-synuclein. In parallel, we examined the evolving recognition of neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as actionable therapeutic targets, alongside progress in precision medicine and biomarker-guided approaches that enable early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Additionally, we summarized developments in repurposed pharmacological agents, neuroprotective compounds, and lifestyle interventions, emphasizing the importance of integrative, multimodal strategies. Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting. Finally, we addressed key challenges and future directions, including translating preclinical efficacy into clinical success, optimizing CNS-targeted delivery systems, and navigating ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and stem cell therapies.\n\nID: 42127907\nTitle: S-acylation of TDP43 regulates its condensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The mechanisms regulating TDP43 solubility remain incompletely understood. Here, we report that TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23. This S-acylation maintains the liquid-like properties of TDP43 by reducing the aberrant interaction with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and PARylated proteins, thereby countering the pathological condensation of TDP43. S-acylation-deficient TDP43 inclusions sequester the translational machinery and inhibit cytoplasmic protein translation, ultimately resulting in neurotoxicity. Importantly, TDP43 S-acylation is decreased in the familial ALS-associated TDP43 mutants as well as in SOD1-G93A mice and C9orf72-ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons, suggesting the widespread involvement of TDP43 S-acylation in ALS pathogenesis. Our findings reveal an undescribed modification of TDP43 and provide deeper insight into the regulation of TDP43 pathological condensation in ALS.\n\nID: 42120534\nTitle: RNA imbalance as a hallmark of cellular ageing.\nAbstract: Major advances over the past few decades have highlighted the complex regulation of RNA from transcription to nuclear export and from translation to decay. Despite the emerging cellular landscape of malleable and multifunctional RNA molecules, the role of RNA dysregulation in ageing, one of the most fundamental processes of human biology, is underappreciated. Here we focus on ageing-linked dysregulation of the mRNA life cycle. We summarize how RNA metabolism steadily deviates throughout ageing and senescence: in transcription, aged cells bias shorter genes at the expense of complex transcripts; in splicing, ageing-linked alternative exon usage is common; in translation, ribosomal collisions on mRNAs decouple transcriptional output from protein production; and in decay, aberrant RNAs accumulate due to poor degradation activity. We close by discussing how ageing-linked dysregulation of RNA biology can drive cellular stress and thus serve as a therapeutic target to reverse disease.\n=======================================================\n\n### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n\n\nFormat Requirement:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least 20 quotes\" then there must be at least 20 matching citations.  You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write.\n\nEvaluation Schema:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY  & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least 20 (required, 20 or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally.  Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n  \"Alignment\": 5,\n  \"Consilience\": 6,\n  \"Confidence\": 5,\n  \"Logic_Chain\":[\n    {\n      \"Step\": 1,\n      \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n      \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n      \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n      \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n      \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n      \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n      \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n      \"Justification\": \"...\",\n      \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n    {\n      \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n      \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n  \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n,\n  \"suggested_experiments\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested experiments]\",\n  \"suggested_studies\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested studies]\",\n  \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": \"[Extract: You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset.   Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs.  2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C).  Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \\\"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\\\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \\\"already known\\\" and must be disqualified.  Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]]\",\n  \"contradictions_between_evidences\": \"[Extract: Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here]\",\n  \"repurposed_solutions\": \"[Extract: identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials]\"\n}\n###JSON_END###\n\n### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT 1) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 41180957 for the quote: \"Decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"Decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 41180957 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41180957 ---\n  ID: 41180957\nTitle: Vitreous STMN2 levels reflect TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in postmortem eyes and brains.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (STMN2) levels decline in brains with transactive response DNA binding protein-43 (TDP-43) inclusions. TDP-43-related changes could extend to ocular structures, although vitreous STMN2 levels remain uncharacterized. This exploratory study analyzed 72 post-mortem brains and eyes depending on the presence or absence of TDP-43 inclusions in the brain and across neuropathological diagnostic groups (Alzheimer's disease [AD], chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE], AD and CTE, or neither). Results showed decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups. Vitreous STMN2 was correlated with vitreous neurofilament light chain. Diminished vitreous STMN2 levels might indicate TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41180957 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 40392845 for the quote: \"while stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"while stathmin-2 has been shown to ...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 40392845 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 40392845 ---\n  ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 40392845 ---\n\n\n\u2705 PASSED (DO NOT CHANGE THESE):\n- \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" (Source: 41996987)\n- \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\" (Source: 40392845)\n- \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\" (Source: 41727136)\n- \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\" (Source: 39603486)\n- \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\" (Source: 38941189)\n- \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\" (Source: 42341041)\n- \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\" (Source: 41656808)\n- \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\" (Source: 41292721)\n- \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\" (Source: 40775435)\n- \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\" (Source: 41614607)\n- \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\" (Source: 41573891)\n- \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\" (Source: 41394711)\n- \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\" (Source: 41256508)\n- \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\" (Source: 41121980)\n- \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\" (Source: 40140908)\n- \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\" (Source: 39486415)\n- \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\" (Source: 38562780)\n- \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\" (Source: 42240196)\n\n\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. Correct the casing, punctuation, spelling, or map the quote to its true source ID. Do NOT use ellipses.\n\n### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT 2) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 41508039 for the quote: \"SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assembl...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 41508039 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41508039 ---\n  ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 41508039 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42127907 for the quote: \"TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\"\n  FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely p...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n  \n  Below is the complete, true text of ID 42127907 that you MUST read. \n  Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n  \n  --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42127907 ---\n  ID: 42127907\nTitle: S-acylation of TDP43 regulates its condensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The mechanisms regulating TDP43 solubility remain incompletely understood. Here, we report that TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23. This S-acylation maintains the liquid-like properties of TDP43 by reducing the aberrant interaction with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and PARylated proteins, thereby countering the pathological condensation of TDP43. S-acylation-deficient TDP43 inclusions sequester the translational machinery and inhibit cytoplasmic protein translation, ultimately resulting in neurotoxicity. Importantly, TDP43 S-acylation is decreased in the familial ALS-associated TDP43 mutants as well as in SOD1-G93A mice and C9orf72-ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons, suggesting the widespread involvement of TDP43 S-acylation in ALS pathogenesis. Our findings reveal an undescribed modification of TDP43 and provide deeper insight into the regulation of TDP43 pathological condensation in ALS.\n  --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42127907 ---\n\n\n\u2705 PASSED (DO NOT CHANGE THESE):\n- \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" (Source: 41996987)\n- \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\" (Source: 40392845)\n- \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\" (Source: 41727136)\n- \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\" (Source: 39603486)\n- \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\" (Source: 38941189)\n- \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\" (Source: 42341041)\n- \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\" (Source: 41656808)\n- \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\" (Source: 41292721)\n- \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\" (Source: 40775435)\n- \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\" (Source: 41614607)\n- \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\" (Source: 41573891)\n- \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\" (Source: 41394711)\n- \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\" (Source: 41256508)\n- \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\" (Source: 41121980)\n- \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\" (Source: 40140908)\n- \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\" (Source: 39486415)\n- \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\" (Source: 38562780)\n- \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\" (Source: 42240196)\n\n\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. Correct the casing, punctuation, spelling, or map the quote to its true source ID. Do NOT use ellipses.\n\n=======================================================\n\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f CRITICAL VERIFICATION FAILURE (RETRY LOOP DETECTED) \u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\nYour previous response was REJECTED because your quotes failed strict byte-perfect validation.\n\nTO BREAK THE LOOP, FOLLOW THESE 3 ABSOLUTE RULES:\n1. NO REPAIRING: If a quote failed, do NOT attempt to edit or tweak it. Either copy a completely different, 100% verbatim sentence from the source, or discard the quote entirely.\n2. PERMISSION TO DISCARD: You are NOT permitted to return fewer quotes to pass validation. Never hallucinate just to meet a quota.\n3. BYTE-PERFECT COPY: You must perform a direct, literal copy-paste. Ellipses (...) are BANNED. Do not change a single capital letter, punctuation mark, or space.\n=======================================================\n\nBASED STRICTLY ON THE CONTEXT LITERATURE ABOVE, EVALUATE THIS SPECIFIC PERSPECTIVE/PENTAMATRIX:\n\"ALS; FUS; STMN2; TDP-43; protein translation; stress granule\"",
            "rawResponse": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\nThe claim evaluated is the mechanistic relationship between ALS, FUS, STMN2, TDP-43, protein translation, and stress granule dynamics. The literature confirms that STMN2 is a critical downstream target of TDP-43, whose depletion leads to motor neuron degeneration, while FUS mutations exacerbate stress granule pathology and dysregulate protein translation, revealing a convergence of these molecular pathways in ALS pathogenesis.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by a multi-layered collapse of proteostasis, RNA metabolism, and stress granule (SG) regulation. The primary hallmark, TDP-43 nuclear clearance, directly results in cryptic splicing of essential genes such as STMN2. Simultaneously, FUS mutations and other ALS-linked genetic factors drive pathological phase separation, stress granule persistence, and translation deficits. This evidence suggests an interconnected pathogenic landscape where STMN2 loss and SG dysregulation synergistically accelerate motor neuron demise.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe convergence of RNA-binding protein (RBP) dysfunction serves as a primary axis of ALS pathology. TDP-43 nuclear loss is a canonical event leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons. \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\" (41394711). This molecular deficiency directly impacts axonal health, as \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\" (40392845). Furthermore, the pathophysiology is not limited to loss of function, as cytoplasmic aggregates also sequester essential factors. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\" (41996987). FUS mutations introduce further heterogeneity into this stress response. \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\" (41656808). The depletion of STMN2 protein, whether through TDP-43-dependent splicing or broader translational deficits, creates a vulnerability that sensitizes neurons. \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\" (39603486).\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n*   STMN2 is susceptible to translational suppression by stress granules independently of TDP-43 function.\n*   TDP-43 nuclear condensation is a non-liquid state that inactivates splicing function.\n*   Stress granule disassembly is energy-dependent and mediated by a competitive resource pool of chaperones.\n*   RPS29 serves as a translational gatekeeper that, when downregulated, limits STMN2 protein levels.\n*   ALS-linked FUS mutations differentially activate the integrated stress response depending on the specific NLS mutation site.\n*   The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction is specific to human biology, as murine models do not replicate the same splicing landscape.\n*   CHMP7 nuclear entry is an early indicator of nucleoporin damage driven by SMN complex dysregulation.\n*   Annexin A11 co-aggregates with TDP-43, forming heteromeric filaments in FTLD-TDP type C.\n*   S-acylation of TDP-43 at Cys244 is necessary to maintain its liquid-like properties and solubility.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 41996987 - Application: Establishes that FET mutations and TDP-43 pathology are central to aggregate and SG dynamics. \"TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics.\"\n2. ID: 40392845 - Application: Links TDP-43 nuclear loss to STMN2 cryptic splicing. \"In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43.\"\n3. ID: 41727136 - Application: Challenges the dependence of TDP-43 pathology on SGs. \"Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis.\"\n4. ID: 39603486 - Application: Shows synergy between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 mutation. \"These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.\"\n5. ID: 38941189 - Application: Explains nuclear condensation mechanism. \"Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing.\"\n6. ID: 42341041 - Application: Links IRE1 and RQC to TDP-43 levels. \"Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway.\"\n7. ID: 41656808 - Application: Distinguishes FUS mutants in stress response. \"FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR.\"\n8. ID: 41292721 - Application: Defines resource competition in SG clearance. \"Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly.\"\n9. ID: 40775435 - Application: RPS29 and translation. \"RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons.\"\n10. ID: 41614607 - Application: Stress and TDP-43 maturation. \"oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components.\"\n11. ID: 41573891 - Application: Rescue of STMN2 via snRNA. \"adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing\"\n12. ID: 41394711 - Application: TDP-43 causing cryptic exons. \"TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth.\"\n13. ID: 41256508 - Application: Systems-level proteomic subnetwork. \"Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy.\"\n14. ID: 41121980 - Application: RT-qPCR biomarker. \"Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity.\"\n15. ID: 40140908 - Application: SRSF7 interaction. \"In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43.\"\n16. ID: 39486415 - Application: SMN complex and CHMP7. \"Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing.\"\n17. ID: 38562780 - Application: STMN2 species specificity. \"The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing.\"\n18. ID: 42240196 - Application: Condensate growth mechanisms. \"For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time.\"\n19. ID: 42127907 - Application: S-acylation of TDP43. \"TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23.\"\n20. 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        "36458208": "ID: 36458208\nTitle: Clinical and genetic characteristics of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with ANXA11 variants.\nAbstract: Increasing genetic evidence supports the hypothesis that variants in the annexin A11 gene (ANXA11) contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis. Therefore, we studied the clinical aspects of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients carrying ANXA11 variants. We also implemented functional experiments to verify the pathogenicity of the hotspot variants associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia. Korean patients diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (n = 882) underwent genetic evaluations through next-generation sequencing, which identified 16 ANXA11 variants in 26 patients. We analysed their clinical features, such as the age of onset, progression rate, initial symptoms and cognitive status. To evaluate the functional significance of the ANXA11 variants in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia pathology, we additionally utilized patient fibroblasts carrying frontotemporal dementia-linked ANXA11 variants (p.P36R and p.D40G) to perform a series of in vitro studies, including calcium imaging, stress granule dynamics and protein translation. The frequency of the pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants of ANXA11 was 0.3% and the frequency of variants classified as variants of unknown significance was 2.6%. The patients with variants in the low-complexity domain presented unique clinical features, including late-onset, a high prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia, a fast initial progression rate and a high tendency for bulbar-onset compared with patients carrying variants in the C-terminal repeated annexin homology domains. In addition, functional studies using amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia patient fibroblasts revealed that the ANXA11 variants p.P36R and p.D40G impaired intracellular calcium homeostasis, stress granule disassembly and protein translation. This study suggests that the clinical manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-frontotemporal dementia spectrum patients with ANXA11 variants could be distinctively characterized depending upon the location of the variant.",
        "36594740": "ID: 36594740\nTitle: The chaperone-assisted selective autophagy complex dynamics and dysfunctions.\nAbstract: Each protein must be synthesized with the correct amino acid sequence, folded into its native structure, and transported to a relevant subcellular location and protein complex. If any of these steps fail, the cell has the capacity to break down aberrant proteins to maintain protein homeostasis (also called proteostasis). All cells possess a set of well-characterized protein quality control systems to minimize protein misfolding and the damage it might cause. Autophagy, a conserved pathway for the degradation of long-lived proteins, aggregates, and damaged organelles, was initially characterized as a bulk degradation pathway. However, it is now clear that autophagy also contributes to intracellular homeostasis by selectively degrading cargo material. One of the pathways involved in the selective removal of damaged and misfolded proteins is chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA). The CASA complex is composed of three main proteins (HSPA, HSPB8 and BAG3), essential to maintain protein homeostasis in muscle and neuronal cells. A failure in the CASA complex, caused by mutations in the respective coding genes, can lead to (cardio)myopathies and neurodegenerative diseases. Here, we summarize our current understanding of the CASA complex and its dynamics. We also briefly discuss how CASA complex proteins are involved in disease and may represent an interesting therapeutic target.Abbreviation ALP: autophagy lysosomal pathway; ALS: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; AMOTL1: angiomotin like 1; ARP2/3: actin related protein 2/3; BAG: BAG cochaperone; BAG3: BAG cochaperone 3; CASA: chaperone-assisted selective autophagy; CMA: chaperone-mediated autophagy; DNAJ/HSP40: DnaJ heat shock protein family (Hsp40); DRiPs: defective ribosomal products; EIF2A/eIF2\u03b1: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2A; EIF2AK1/HRI: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 1; GABARAP: GABA type A receptor-associated protein; HDAC6: histone deacetylase 6; HSP: heat shock protein; HSPA/HSP70: heat shock protein family A (Hsp70); HSP90: heat shock protein 90; HSPB8: heat shock protein family B (small) member 8; IPV: isoleucine-proline-valine; ISR: integrated stress response; KEAP1: kelch like ECH associated protein 1; LAMP2A: lysosomal associated membrane protein 2A; LATS1: large tumor suppressor kinase 1; LIR: LC3-interacting region; MAP1LC3/LC3: microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3; MTOC: microtubule organizing center; MTOR: mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase; NFKB/NF-\u03baB: nuclear factor kappa B; NFE2L2: NFE2 like bZIP transcription factor 2; PLCG/PLC\u03b3: phospholipase C gamma; polyQ: polyglutamine; PQC: protein quality control; PxxP: proline-rich; RAN translation: repeat-associated non-AUG translation; SG: stress granule; SOD1: superoxide dismutase 1; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; STUB1/CHIP: STIP1 homology and U-box containing protein 1; STK: serine/threonine kinase; SYNPO: synaptopodin; TBP: TATA-box binding protein; TARDBP/TDP-43: TAR DNA binding protein; TFEB: transcription factor EB; TPR: tetratricopeptide repeats; TSC1: TSC complex subunit 1; UBA: ubiquitin associated; UPS: ubiquitin-proteasome system; WW: tryptophan-tryptophan; WWTR1: WW domain containing transcription regulator 1; YAP1: Yes1 associated transcriptional regulator.",
        "36827976": "ID: 36827976\nTitle: Granulin loss of function in human mature brain organoids implicates astrocytes in TDP-43 pathology.\nAbstract: Loss of function (LoF) of TAR-DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and mis-localization, together with TDP-43-positive and hyperphosphorylated inclusions, are found in post-mortem tissue of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) patients, including those carrying LoF variants in the progranulin gene (GRN). Modeling TDP-43 pathology has been challenging in\u00a0vivo and in\u00a0vitro. We present a three-dimensional induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived paradigm-mature brain organoids (mbOrg)-composed of cortical-like-astrocytes (iA) and neurons. When devoid of GRN, mbOrgs spontaneously recapitulate TDP-43 mis-localization, hyperphosphorylation, and LoF phenotypes. Mixing and matching genotypes in mbOrgs showed that GRN-/- iA are drivers for TDP-43 pathology. Finally, we rescued TDP-43 LoF by adding exogenous progranulin, demonstrating a link between TDP-43 LoF and progranulin expression. In conclusion, we present an iPSC-derived platform that shows striking features of human TDP-43 proteinopathy and provides a tool for the mechanistic modeling of TDP-43 pathology and patient-tailored therapeutic screening for FTD and ALS.",
        "36922834": "ID: 36922834\nTitle: The era of cryptic exons: implications for ALS-FTD.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is an RNA-binding protein with a crucial nuclear role in splicing, and mislocalises from the nucleus to the cytoplasm in a range of neurodegenerative disorders. TDP-43 proteinopathy spans a spectrum of incurable, heterogeneous, and increasingly prevalent neurodegenerative diseases, including the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia disease spectrum and a significant fraction of Alzheimer's disease. There are currently no directed disease-modifying therapies for TDP-43 proteinopathies, and no way to distinguish who is affected before death. It is now clear that TDP-43 proteinopathy leads to a number of molecular changes, including the de-repression and inclusion of cryptic exons. Importantly, some of these cryptic exons lead to the loss of crucial neuronal proteins and have been shown to be key pathogenic players in disease pathogenesis (e.g., STMN2), as well as being able to modify disease progression (e.g., UNC13A). Thus, these aberrant splicing events make promising novel therapeutic targets to restore functional gene expression. Moreover, presence of these cryptic exons is highly specific to patients and areas of the brain affected by TDP-43 proteinopathy, offering the potential to develop biomarkers for early detection and stratification of patients. In summary, the discovery of cryptic exons gives hope for novel diagnostics and therapeutics on the horizon for TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
        "36927019": "ID: 36927019\nTitle: Mechanism of STMN2 cryptic splice-polyadenylation and its correction for TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of neurodegeneration in TDP-43 proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). TDP-43 mislocalization results in cryptic splicing and polyadenylation of pre-messenger RNAs (pre-mRNAs) encoding stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10), a protein that is required for axonal regeneration. We found that TDP-43 binding to a GU-rich region sterically blocked recognition of the cryptic 3' splice site in STMN2 pre-mRNA. Targeting dCasRx or antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) suppressed cryptic splicing, which restored axonal regeneration and stathmin-2-dependent lysosome trafficking in TDP-43-deficient human motor neurons. In mice that were gene-edited to contain human STMN2 cryptic splice-polyadenylation sequences, ASO injection into cerebral spinal fluid successfully corrected Stmn2 pre-mRNA misprocessing and restored stathmin-2 expression levels independently of TDP-43 binding.",
        "37333094": "ID: 37333094\nTitle: TDP-43-stratified single-cell proteomic profiling of postmortem human spinal motor neurons reveals protein dynamics in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Unbiased proteomics has been employed to interrogate central nervous system (CNS) tissues (brain, spinal cord) and fluid matrices (CSF, plasma) from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients; yet, a limitation of conventional bulk tissue studies is that motor neuron (MN) proteome signals may be confounded by admixed non-MN proteins. Recent advances in trace sample proteomics have enabled quantitative protein abundance datasets from single human MNs (Cong et al., 2020b). In this study, we leveraged laser capture microdissection (LCM) and nanoPOTS (Zhu et al., 2018c) single-cell mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics to query changes in protein expression in single MNs from postmortem ALS and control donor spinal cord tissues, leading to the identification of 2515 proteins across MNs samples (>900 per single MN) and quantitative comparison of 1870 proteins between disease groups. Furthermore, we studied the impact of enriching/stratifying MN proteome samples based on the presence and extent of immunoreactive, cytoplasmic TDP-43 inclusions, allowing identification of 3368 proteins across MNs samples and profiling of 2238 proteins across TDP-43 strata. We found extensive overlap in differential protein abundance profiles between MNs with or without obvious TDP-43 cytoplasmic inclusions that together point to early and sustained dysregulation of oxidative phosphorylation, mRNA splicing and translation, and retromer-mediated vesicular transport in ALS. Our data are the first unbiased quantification of single MN protein abundance changes associated with TDP-43 proteinopathy and begin to demonstrate the utility of pathology-stratified trace sample proteomics for understanding single-cell protein abundance changes in human neurologic diseases.",
        "37466726": "ID: 37466726\nTitle: Cryptic exon detection and transcriptomic changes revealed in single-nuclei RNA sequencing of C9ORF72 patients spanning the ALS-FTD spectrum.\nAbstract: The C9ORF72-linked diseases amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are characterized by the nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43). Recent studies have shown that the loss of TDP-43 function leads to the inclusion of cryptic exons (CE) in several RNA transcript targets of TDP-43. Here, we show for the first time the detection of CEs in a single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) dataset obtained from frontal and occipital cortices of C9ORF72 patients that phenotypically span the ALS-FTD disease spectrum. We assessed each cellular cluster for detection of recently described TDP-43-induced CEs. Transcripts containing CEs in the genes STMN2 and KALRN were detected in the frontal cortex of all C9ORF72 disease groups with the highest frequency in excitatory neurons in the C9ORF72-FTD group. Within the excitatory neurons, the cluster with the highest proportion of cells containing a CE had transcriptomic similarities to von Economo neurons, which are known to be vulnerable to TDP-43 pathology and selectively lost in C9ORF72-FTD. Differential gene expression and pathway analysis of CE-containing neurons revealed multiple dysregulated metabolic processes. Our findings reveal novel insights into the transcriptomic changes of neurons vulnerable to TDP-43 pathology.",
        "37605276": "ID: 37605276\nTitle: TDP-43-regulated cryptic RNAs accumulate in Alzheimer's disease brains.\nAbstract: Inclusions of TAR DNA-binding protein 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) has been designated limbic-predominant, age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), with or without co-occurrence of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Approximately, 30-70% AD cases present TDP-43 proteinopathy (AD-TDP), and a greater disease severity compared to AD patients without TDP-43 pathology. However, it remains unclear to what extent TDP-43 dysfunction is involved in AD pathogenesis. To investigate whether TDP-43 dysfunction is a prominent feature in AD-TDP cases, we evaluated whether non-conserved cryptic exons, which serve as a marker of TDP-43 dysfunction in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-TDP), accumulate in AD-TDP brains. We assessed a cohort of 192 post-mortem brains from three different brain regions: amygdala, hippocampus, and frontal cortex. Following RNA and protein extraction, qRT-PCR and immunoassays were performed to quantify the accumulation of cryptic RNA targets and phosphorylated TDP-43 pathology, respectively. We detected the accumulation of misspliced cryptic or skiptic RNAs of STMN2, KCNQ2, UNC13A, CAMK2B, and SYT7 in the amygdala and hippocampus of AD-TDP cases. The topographic distribution of cryptic RNA accumulation mimicked that of phosphorylated TDP-43, regardless of TDP-43 subtype classification. Further, cryptic RNAs efficiently discriminated AD-TDP cases from controls. Overall, our results indicate that cryptic RNAs may represent an intriguing new therapeutic and diagnostic target in AD, and that methods aimed at detecting and measuring these species in patient biofluids could be used as a reliable tool to assess TDP-43 pathology in AD. Our work also raises the possibility that TDP-43 dysfunction and related changes in cryptic splicing could represent a common molecular mechanism shared between AD-TDP and FTLD-TDP.",
        "37614226": "ID: 37614226\nTitle: CRISPR interference to evaluate modifiers of C9ORF72-mediated toxicity in FTD.\nAbstract: Treatments for neurodegenerative disease, including Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), remain rather limited, underscoring the need for greater mechanistic insight and disease-relevant models. Our ability to develop novel disease models of genetic risk factors, disease modifiers, and other FTD/ALS-relevant targets is impeded by the significant amount of time and capital required to develop conventional knockout and transgenic mice. To overcome these limitations, we have generated a novel CRISPRi interference (CRISPRi) knockin mouse. CRISPRi uses a catalytically dead form of Cas9, fused to a transcriptional repressor to knockdown protein expression, following the introduction of single guide RNA against the gene of interest. To validate the utility of this model we have selected the TAR DNA binding protein (TDP-43) splicing target, stathmin-2 (STMN2). STMN2 RNA is downregulated in FTD/ALS due to loss of TDP-43 activity and STMN2 loss is suggested to play a role in ALS pathogenesis. The involvement of STMN2 loss of function in FTD has yet to be determined. We find that STMN2 protein levels in familial FTD cases are significantly reduced compared to controls, supporting that STMN2 depletion may be involved in the pathogenesis of FTD. Here, we provide proof-of-concept that we can simultaneously knock down Stmn2 and express the expanded repeat in the Chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 (C9ORF72) gene, successfully replicating features of C9-associated pathology. Of interest, depletion of Stmn2 had no effect on expression or deposition of dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), but significantly decreased the number of phosphorylated Tdp-43 (pTdp-43) inclusions. We submit that our novel CRISPRi mouse provides a versatile and rapid method to silence gene expression in vivo and propose this model will be useful to understand gene function in isolation or in the context of other neurodegenerative disease models.",
        "37996528": "ID: 37996528\nTitle: Stathmin-2 loss leads to neurofilament-dependent axonal collapse driving motor and sensory denervation.\nAbstract: The mRNA transcript of the human STMN2 gene, encoding for stathmin-2 protein (also called SCG10), is profoundly impacted by TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) loss of function. The latter is a hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Using a combination of approaches, including transient antisense oligonucleotide-mediated suppression, sustained shRNA-induced depletion in aging mice, and germline deletion, we show that stathmin-2 has an important role in the establishment and maintenance of neurofilament-dependent axoplasmic organization that is critical for preserving the caliber and conduction velocity of myelinated large-diameter axons. Persistent stathmin-2 loss in adult mice results in pathologies found in ALS, including reduced interneurofilament spacing, axonal caliber collapse that drives tearing within outer myelin layers, diminished conduction velocity, progressive motor and sensory deficits, and muscle denervation. These findings reinforce restoration of stathmin-2 as an attractive therapeutic approach for ALS and other TDP-43-dependent neurodegenerative diseases.",
        "38175301": "ID: 38175301\nTitle: Cryptic splicing of stathmin-2 and UNC13A mRNAs is a pathological hallmark of TDP-43-associated Alzheimer's disease.\nAbstract: Nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic accumulations of the RNA-binding protein TDP-43 are pathological hallmarks in almost all patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and up to 50% of patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer's disease. In Alzheimer's disease, TDP-43 pathology is predominantly observed in the limbic system and correlates with cognitive decline and reduced hippocampal volume. Disruption of nuclear TDP-43 function leads to abnormal RNA splicing and incorporation of erroneous cryptic exons in numerous transcripts including Stathmin-2 (STMN2, also known as SCG10) and UNC13A, recently reported in tissues from patients with ALS and FTD. Here, we identify both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons in Alzheimer's disease patients, that correlate with TDP-43 pathology burden, but not with amyloid-\u03b2 or tau deposits. We also demonstrate that processing of the STMN2 pre-mRNA is more sensitive to TDP-43 loss of function than UNC13A. In addition, full-length RNAs encoding STMN2 and UNC13A are suppressed in large RNA-seq datasets generated from Alzheimer's disease post-mortem brain tissue. Collectively, these results open exciting new avenues to use STMN2 and UNC13A as potential therapeutic targets in a broad range of neurodegenerative conditions with TDP-43 proteinopathy including Alzheimer's disease.",
        "38183652": "ID: 38183652\nTitle: TDP-43-stratified single-cell proteomics of postmortem human spinal motor neurons reveals protein dynamics in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: A limitation of conventional bulk-tissue proteome studies in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the confounding of motor neuron (MN) signals by admixed non-MN proteins. Here, we leverage laser capture microdissection and nanoPOTS single-cell mass spectrometry-based proteomics to query changes in protein expression in single MNs from postmortem ALS and control tissues. In a follow-up analysis, we examine the impact of stratification of MNs based on cytoplasmic transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)+ inclusion pathology on the profiles of 2,238 proteins. We report extensive overlap in differentially abundant proteins identified in ALS MNs with or without overt TDP-43 pathology, suggesting early and sustained dysregulation of cellular respiration, mRNA splicing, translation, and vesicular transport in ALS. Together, these data provide insights into proteome-level changes associated with TDP-43 proteinopathy and begin to demonstrate the utility of pathology-stratified trace sample proteomics for understanding single-cell protein dynamics in human neurologic diseases.",
        "38443601": "ID: 38443601\nTitle: RNA aptamer reveals nuclear TDP-43 pathology is an early aggregation event that coincides with STMN-2 cryptic splicing and precedes clinical manifestation in ALS.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is an aggregation-prone protein which accumulates in the hallmark pathological inclusions of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the analysis of deeply phenotyped human post-mortem samples has shown that TDP-43 aggregation, revealed by standard antibody methods, correlates poorly with symptom manifestation. Recent identification of cryptic-splicing events, such as the detection of Stathmin-2 (STMN-2) cryptic exons, are providing evidence implicating TDP-43 loss-of-function as a potential driving pathomechanism but the temporal nature of TDP-43 loss and its relation to the disease process and clinical phenotype is not known. To address these outstanding questions, we used a novel RNA aptamer, TDP-43APT, to detect TDP-43 pathology and used single molecule in situ hybridization to sensitively reveal TDP-43 loss-of-function and applied these in a deeply phenotyped human post-mortem tissue cohort. We demonstrate that TDP-43APT identifies pathological TDP-43, detecting aggregation events that cannot be detected by classical antibody stains. We show that nuclear TDP-43 pathology is an early event, occurring prior to cytoplasmic accumulation and is associated with loss-of-function measured by coincident STMN-2 cryptic splicing pathology. Crucially, we show that these pathological features of TDP-43 loss-of-function precede the clinical inflection point and are not required for region specific clinical manifestation. Furthermore, we demonstrate that gain-of-function in the form of extensive cytoplasmic accumulation, but not loss-of-function, is the primary molecular correlate of clinical manifestation. Taken together, our findings demonstrate implications for early diagnostics as the presence of STMN-2 cryptic exons and early TDP-43 aggregation events could be detected prior to symptom onset, holding promise for early intervention in ALS.",
        "38562780": "ID: 38562780\nTitle: Reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, two hallmarks of ALS, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
        "38824664": "ID: 38824664\nTitle: [Not Available].\nAbstract: RNA-dependent liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) proteins play critical roles in cellular processes such as stress granule formation, DNA repair, RNA metabolism, germ cell development, and protein translation regulation. The abnormal behavior of these proteins is associated with various diseases, particularly neurodegenerative disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, making their identification crucial. However, conventional biochemistry-based methods for identifying these proteins are time-consuming and costly. Addressing this challenge, our study developed a robust computational model for their identification. We constructed a comprehensive dataset containing 137 RNA-dependent and 606 non-RNA-dependent LLPS protein sequences, which were then encoded using amino acid composition, composition of K-spaced amino acid pairs, Geary autocorrelation, and conjoined triad methods. Through a combination of correlation analysis, mutual information scoring, and incremental feature selection, we identified an optimal feature subset. This subset was used to train a random forest model, which achieved an accuracy of 90% when tested against an independent dataset. This study demonstrates the potential of computational methods as efficient alternatives for the identification of RNA-dependent LLPS proteins. To enhance the accessibility of the model, a user-centric web server has been established and can be accessed via the link: http://rpp.lin-group.cn.",
        "38941189": "ID: 38941189\nTitle: Stress-induced TDP-43 nuclear condensation causes splicing loss of function and STMN2 depletion.\nAbstract: TDP-43 protein is dysregulated in several neurodegenerative diseases, which often have a multifactorial nature and may have extrinsic stressors as a \"second hit.\" TDP-43 undergoes reversible nuclear condensation in stressed cells including neurons. Here, we demonstrate that stress-inducible nuclear TDP-43 condensates are RNA-depleted, non-liquid assemblies distinct from the known nuclear bodies. Their formation requires TDP-43 oligomerization and ATP and is inhibited by RNA. Using a confocal nanoscanning assay, we find that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutations alter stress-induced TDP-43 condensation by changing its affinity to liquid-like ribonucleoprotein assemblies. Stress-induced nuclear condensation transiently inactivates TDP-43, leading to loss of interaction with its protein binding partners and loss of function in splicing. Splicing changes are especially prominent and persisting for STMN2 RNA, and STMN2 protein becomes rapidly depleted early during stress. Our results point to early pathological changes to TDP-43 in the nucleus and support therapeutic modulation of stress response in ALS.",
        "39114608": "ID: 39114608\nTitle: Abnormal Splicing Events due to Loss of Nuclear Function of TDP-43: Pathophysiology and Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative diseases with a progressive and fatal course. They are often comorbid and share the same molecular spectrum. Their key pathological features are the formation of the aggregation of TDP-43, an RNA-binding protein, in the cytoplasm and its depletion from the nucleus in the central nervous system. In the nucleus, TDP-43 regulates several aspects of RNA metabolism, ranging from RNA transcription and alternative splicing to RNA transport. Suppressing the aberrant splicing events during RNA processing is one of the significant functions of TDP-43. This function is impaired when TDP-43 becomes depleted from the nucleus. Several critical cryptic splicing targets of TDP-43 have recently emerged, such as STMN2, UNC13A, and others. UNC13A is an important ALS/FTD risk gene, and the genetic variations, single nucleotide polymorphisms, cause disease via the increased susceptibility for cryptic exon inclusion under the TDP-43 dysfunction. Moreover, TDP-43 has an autoregulatory mechanism that regulates the splicing of its mRNA (TARDBP mRNA) in the healthy state. This study provides recent findings on the splicing regulatory function of TDP-43 and discusses the prospects of using these aberrant splicing events as efficient biomarkers.",
        "39271939": "ID: 39271939\nTitle: Downregulation of Lnc-ABCA12-3 modulates UBQLN1 expression and protein homeostasis pathways in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor neuron degeneration. Dysregulation of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) has been implicated in ALS pathogenesis but their roles remain unclear. Previous studies found lnc-ABCA12-3 was downregulated in ALS patients. We aim to characterize the expression and function of lnc-ABCA12-3 in ALS and explore its mechanisms of action. Lnc-ABCA12-3 expression was analyzed in PBMCs from ALS patients and correlated with clinical outcomes. Effect of modulating lnc-ABCA12-3 expression was assessed in cell models using assays of apoptosis, protein homeostasis and pathway analysis. RNA pull-down and interaction studies were performed to identify lnc-ABCA12-3 binding partners. Lnc-ABCA12-3 was downregulated in ALS patients, correlating with faster progression and shorter survival. Overexpression of lnc-ABAC12-3 conferred protection against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis, while knockdown lnc-ABCA12-3 enhanced cell death. Lnc-ABCA12-3 maintained protein quality control pathways, including ubiquitination, autophagy and stress granule formation, by regulating the ubiquitin shuttle protein UBQLN1. This study identified lnc-ABCA12-3 as a novel regulatory lncRNA implicated in ALS pathogenesis by modulating cellular survival and stress responses through interactions with UBQLN1, influencing disease progression. Lnc-ABCA12-3 may influence ALS through regulating protein homeostasis pathways.",
        "39486415": "ID: 39486415\nTitle: Inhibition of RNA splicing triggers CHMP7 nuclear entry, impacting TDP-43 function and leading to the onset of ALS cellular phenotypes.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is linked to the reduction of certain nucleoporins in neurons. Increased nuclear localization of charged multivesicular body protein 7 (CHMP7), a protein involved in nuclear pore surveillance, has been identified as a key factor damaging nuclear pores and disrupting transport. Using CRISPR-based microRaft, followed by gRNA identification (CRaft-ID), we discovered 55 RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) that influence CHMP7 localization, including SmD1, a survival of motor neuron (SMN) complex component. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) analyses revealed CHMP7's interactions with SmD1, small nuclear RNAs, and splicing factor mRNAs in motor neurons (MNs). ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-MNs show reduced SmD1 expression, and inhibiting SmD1/SMN complex increased CHMP7 nuclear localization. Crucially, overexpressing SmD1 in ALS iPSC-MNs restored CHMP7's cytoplasmic localization and corrected STMN2 splicing. Our findings suggest that early ALS pathogenesis is driven by SMN complex dysregulation.",
        "39603486": "ID: 39603486\nTitle: Two cardinal features of ALS, reduced STMN2 and pathogenic TDP-43, synergize to accelerate motor decline in mice.\nAbstract: Pathological TDP-43 loss from the nucleus and cytoplasmic aggregation occurs in almost all cases of ALS and half of frontotemporal dementia patients. Stathmin2 (Stmn2) is a key target of TDP-43 regulation and aberrantly spliced Stmn2 mRNA is found in patients with ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. STMN2 participates in the axon injury response and its depletion in vivo partially replicates ALS-like symptoms including progressive motor deficits and distal NMJ denervation. The interaction between STMN2 loss and TDP-43 dysfunction has not been studied in mice because TDP-43 regulates human but not murine Stmn2 splicing. Therefore, we generated trans-heterozygous mice that lack one functional copy of Stmn2 and express one mutant TDP-43Q331K knock-in allele to investigate whether reduced STMN2 function exacerbates TDP-43-dependent pathology. Indeed, we observe synergy between these two alleles, resulting in an early onset, progressive motor deficit. Surprisingly, this behavioral defect is not accompanied by detectable neuropathology in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves or at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). However, the trans-heterozygous mice exhibit abnormal mitochondrial morphology in their distal axons and NMJs. As both STMN2 and TDP-43 affect mitochondrial dynamics, and neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction is a cardinal feature of many neurodegenerative diseases, this abnormality likely contributes to the observed motor deficit. These findings demonstrate that partial loss of STMN2 significantly exacerbates TDP-43-associated phenotypes, suggesting that STMN2 restoration could ameliorate TDP-43 related disease before the onset of degeneration.",
        "39788898": "ID: 39788898\nTitle: TDP-43 Cryptic RNAs in Perry Syndrome: Differences across Brain Regions and TDP-43 Proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Perry syndrome (PS) is a rare and fatal hereditary autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by mutations in dynactin (DCTN1). PS brains accumulate inclusions positive for ubiquitin, transactive-response DNA-binding protein of 43\u2009kDa (TDP-43), and to a lesser extent dynactin. Little is known regarding the contributions of TDP-43, an RNA binding protein that represses cryptic exon inclusion, in PS. Therefore, we sought to identify the degree of TDP-43 dysfunction in two regions of PS brains. We evaluated the levels of insoluble pTDP-43 and TDP-43-regulated cryptic RNAs and protein in the caudate nucleus and substantia nigra of 7 PS cases, 12 cases of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) with TDP-43 pathology, and 11 cognitively healthy controls without TDP-43 pathology. Insoluble pTDP-43 protein levels were detected in PS brains to a similar extent in the caudate nucleus and substantia nigra but lower than those in FTLD brains. The caudate nucleus of PS showed accumulation of eight TDP-43-regulated cryptic RNAs (ACTL6B, CAMK2B, STMN2, UNC13A, KCNQ2, ATG4B, GPSM2, and HDGFL2) and cryptic protein (HDGFL2) characteristic of FTLD. Conversely, only one cryptic target, UNC13A, reached significance in the substantia nigra despite similar pTDP-43 levels. We detected TDP-43 cryptic RNAs and protein in PS caudate nucleus. Given the importance of cryptic exon biology in the development of biomarkers, and the identification of novel targets for therapeutic intervention, it is imperative we understand the consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction across different brain regions and determine the targets that are specific and common to TDP-43 proteinopathies. \u00a9 2025 The Author(s). Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.",
        "40140908": "ID: 40140908\nTitle: C9ORF72 poly-PR disrupts expression of ALS/FTD-implicated STMN2 through SRSF7.\nAbstract: A hexanucleotide repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and combined ALS/FTD. The repeat is transcribed in the sense and the antisense directions to produce several dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) that have toxic gain-of-function effects; however, the mechanisms by which DPRs lead to neural dysfunction remain unresolved. Here, we observed that poly-proline-arginine (poly-PR) was sufficient to inhibit axonal regeneration of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. Global phospho-proteomics revealed that poly-PR selectively perturbs nuclear RNA binding proteins (RBPs). In neurons, we found that depletion of one of these RBPs, SRSF7 (serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 7), resulted in decreased abundance of STMN2 (stathmin-2), though not TDP-43. STMN2 supports axon maintenance and repair and has been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTD. We observed that depletion of SRSF7 impaired axonal regeneration, a phenotype that could be rescued by exogenous STMN2. We propose that antisense repeat-encoded poly-PR perturbs RBPs, particularly SRSF7, resulting in reduced STMN2 and axonal repair defects in neurons. Hence, we provide a potential link between DPRs gain-of-function effects and STMN2 loss-of-function phenotypes in neurodegeneration.",
        "40275359": "ID: 40275359\nTitle: Multi-region brain transcriptomic analysis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis reveals widespread RNA alterations and substantial cerebellum involvement.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness and paralysis. While research has focused on understanding pathological mechanisms in the motor cortex and spinal cord, there is growing evidence that extra-motor brain regions may also play a role in the pathogenesis or progression of ALS. We generated 165 sample-matched post-mortem brain transcriptomes from 22 sporadic ALS patients with pTDP-43 pathological staging and 11 non-neurological controls. For each individual, five brain regions underwent mRNA sequencing: motor cortex (pTDP-43 inclusions always present), prefrontal cortex and hippocampus (pTDP-43 inclusions sometimes present), and occipital cortex and cerebellum (pTDP-43 inclusions rarely present). We examined gene expression, cell-type composition, transcript usage (% contribution of a transcript to total gene expression) and alternative splicing, comparing ALS-specific changes between brain regions. We also considered whether post-mortem pTDP-43 pathological stage classification defined ALS subgroups with distinct gene expression profiles. Significant gene expression changes were observed in ALS cases for all five brain regions, with the cerebellum demonstrating the largest number of total (>\u20093,000) and unique (60%) differentially expressed genes. Pathway enrichment and predicted activity were largely concordant across brain regions, suggesting that ALS-linked mechanisms, including inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, are also dysregulated in non-motor brain regions. Switches in transcript usage were identified for a small set of genes including increased usage of a POLDIP3 transcript, associated with TDP-43 loss-of-function, in the cerebellum and a XBP1 transcript, indicative of unfolded protein response activity, in the motor cortex. Extensive variation in RNA splicing was identified in the ALS brain, with 26-41% of alternatively spliced genes unique to a given brain region. This included detection of TDP-43-associated cryptic splicing events such as the STMN2 cryptic exon which was shown to have a pTDP-43 pathology-specific expression pattern. Finally, ALS patients with stage 4 pTDP-43 pathology demonstrated distinct gene and protein expression changes in the cerebellum. Together our findings highlighted widespread transcriptome alterations in ALS post-mortem brain and showed that, despite the absence of pTDP-43 pathology in the cerebellum, extensive and pTDP-43 pathological stage-specific RNA changes are evident in this brain region.",
        "40392845": "ID: 40392845\nTitle: Stathmin-2 enhances motor axon regeneration after injury independent of its binding to tubulin.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (also known as SCG10) is encoded by the STMN2 gene, whose mRNA is one of the most abundantly expressed in human motor neurons. In almost all instances of ALS and other TDP-43 proteinopathies, stathmin-2 encoding mRNAs are cryptically spliced and polyadenylated in motor neurons, a pathogenic consequence of nuclear loss of function of the RNA binding protein TDP-43. While stathmin-2 has been shown to enhance regeneration after axonal injury to axons of cultured motor neurons, here, we show that after crush injury within the adult murine nervous system of wild-type or stathmin-2-null mice, the presence of stathmin-2 reduces axonal and neuromuscular junction degeneration and stimulates reinnervation and functional recovery. Mechanistically, although stathmin-2 has been proposed to function through direct binding to \u03b1/\u03b2 tubulin heterodimers and correspondingly to affect microtubule assembly and dynamics, stathmin-2's role in axon regeneration after axotomy is shown to be independent of its tubulin binding abilities.",
        "40501554": "ID: 40501554\nTitle: Molecular subtyping based on hippocampal cryptic exon burden reveals proteome-wide changes associated with TDP-43 pathology across the spectrum of LATE and Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is a defining feature of Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy neuropathologic change (LATE-NC) and is frequently comorbid with Alzheimer's disease neuropathologic change (ADNC). However, the molecular consequences of co-occurring LATE-NC and ADNC pathology (TDP-43, \u03b2-amyloid, and tau protein pathologies) remain unclear. Here, we conducted a comparative biochemical, molecular, and proteomic analysis of hippocampal tissue from 90 individuals spanning control, LATE-NC, ADNC, and ADNC+LATE-NC groups to assess the impact of cryptic exon (CE) inclusion, phosphorylated TDP-43 pathology (pTDP-43), and AD-related pathologies (\u03b2-amyloid, and tau) on the proteome. ADNC+LATE-NC cases exhibited the highest burden of CE inclusion as quantified by measuring the levels of known TDP-43 regulated CEs within eight transcripts: STMN2, UNC13A, ELAVL3, KALRN, ARHGAP32, CAMK2B, PFKP, and SYT7. While CE levels correlated with pTDP-43 pathology, they were more strongly correlated with each other, suggesting that the molecular signature of CE inclusion may serve as a more sensitive measure of TDP-43 dysfunction than pTDP-43 pathology alone. Unbiased classification based on the relative abundance of these eight CEs stratified individual cases into low, intermediate, and high CE burden subtypes, largely independent of \u03b2-amyloid and tau pathology. Proteome-wide correlation analysis revealed a bias toward reduced protein levels from genes harboring TDP-43-regulated CEs in cases with high cumulative CE burden. Notably, proteins significantly decreased under high CE burden included canonical STMN2, ELAVL3, and KALRN, as well as kinesin proteins that are genetically associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Co-expression network analysis identified both shared and distinct biological processes across CE subtypes and pathways associated with pTDP-43, tau, \u03b2-amyloid pathologies, and CE accumulation in the hippocampus. Protein modules associated with TDP-43 loss of function were prioritized by integrating proteomic data from TDP-43-depleted human neurons with the hippocampal co-expression network. Specifically, we observed decreased endosomal vesicle, microtubule-binding, and synaptic modules, alongside an increase in RNA-binding modules. These results provide new insights into the proteomic impact of CE burden across the spectrum of LATE and AD pathological severity, highlighting the molecular consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease.",
        "40562864": "ID: 40562864\nTitle: The mechanisms underlying TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRDs) are among the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by progressive cognitive decline driven by complex and overlapping pathological mechanisms. While amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and Lewy bodies are well-established hallmarks, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology has emerged as a critical contributor to disease progression, particularly in cases exhibiting hippocampal sclerosis and severe brain atrophy. TDP-43 pathology is defined by its cytoplasmic mislocalization, aberrant aggregation, and nuclear depletion, leading to disruptions in RNA metabolism, stress granule dynamics, and mitochondrial function. Increasing evidence suggests that TDP-43 pathology not only exacerbates neuronal degeneration but also interacts with A\u03b2 plaques, tau tangles, and \u03b1-synuclein aggregates, compounding neurodegenerative processes and accelerating cognitive decline. Despite its growing recognition, TDP-43 pathology remains underexplored compared to other proteinopathies in AD and ADRDs, highlighting the need for further mechanistic studies and targeted therapeutic development. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of TDP-43 pathology in AD and ADRDs, with a focus on its role in disease progression. We further discuss the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in AD and ADRDs, emphasizing RNA dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, disrupted protein homeostasis, stress response alternations, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport impairments. Lastly, given the significant impact on disease pathology, we review ongoing efforts to treat TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration, including antisense oligonucleotides, small-molecule inhibitors, and peptide-based interventions aimed at restoring TDP-43 function or preventing its neurotoxicity and pathological aggregation.",
        "40654715": "ID: 40654715\nTitle: TDP-43 toxic gain of function links ALS, FTD and Alzheimer's Disease through splicing dysregulation.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 splicing activity is a common feature across neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), but its relevance to Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unclear. Here, we show that TDP-43 pathology in AD is broadly associated with splicing abnormalities, including aberrant splicing of amyloid precursor protein (APP). TDP-43 drives the formation of elongated APP isoforms, disrupting alternative splicing across ALS, FTLD-TDP and AD, providing a compelling mechanism for a long-standing observation of APP isoform dysregulation. We further establish a mechanistic link between TDP-43, APP splicing, and A\u03b2 pathology. Surprisingly, the disruption to alternative APP splicing is mediated by a toxic gain of cytoplasmic TDP-43 function, rather than loss of its nuclear role. Using proximity proteomics and base editing in human iPSC-derived neurons, we show that TDP-43 pathology causes cytoplasmic co-sequestration of splicing regulators SCAF11, SRSF5, and TIAL1. Knockdown of these regulators also results in APP mis-splicing and increased A\u03b2 burden, without affecting other TDP-43 targets such as STMN2 or UNC13A. Together, our findings suggest that TDP-43-mediated splicing dysfunction upstream of APP contributes to the pathogenesis of seemingly disparate neurodegenerative diseases, uniting AD and ALS/FTLD-TDP through a shared molecular mechanism.",
        "40656638": "ID: 40656638\nTitle: Proinflammatory transcriptomic and kinomic alterations in astrocytes derived from patients with familial Alzheimer's disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by profound neuronal and cognitive decline, with increasing evidence implicating astrocyte dysfunction in disease pathology. While traditional therapeutic approaches have primarily targeted neurons, the crucial role of astrocytes in metabolism, neurotransmission, amyloid-beta clearance, and neuroinflammation underscores their potential as therapeutic targets. In this study, we employed a multiomic integrative analysis combining transcriptomic and kinomic profiling of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived astrocytes from patients with familial AD (fAD) compared to healthy controls (HCs). Our transcriptomic analysis identified 1249 significantly differentially expressed genes, highlighting a pronounced upregulation of inflammatory genes (SERPINA3, IL6R, IL1RAP, TNFRSF11A) and a concomitant downregulation of genes essential for synaptic support and ion channel function (STMN2, NMNAT2, SCN2A, GRIN1). Kinomic profiling revealed dysregulated kinase activities within DYRK, GSK, and MAPK families, further implicating altered kinase signaling pathways in astrocyte dysfunction. Integration of these datasets pinpointed critical molecular hubs, notably within the PI3K signaling and inflammatory pathways, highlighting targets such as JAK2, STAT3, and AKT1 as potential modulators of disease progression. Furthermore, leveraging the Library of Integrated Network-Based Cellular Signatures (LINCS) platform, we identified chemical perturbagens, including fluticasone propionate and Akt inhibitors, capable of reversing the transcriptomic signatures associated with fAD astrocytes. This integrative multiomic approach not only enhances our understanding of astrocyte-specific molecular mechanisms in AD but also provides novel targets for therapeutic intervention aimed at mitigating astrocyte-driven neurodegeneration.",
        "40663766": "ID: 40663766\nTitle: UBQLN2 in neurodegenerative disease: mechanistic insights and emerging therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Ubiquilins (UBQLNs) regulate cellular protein turnover by shuttling proteins, or 'clients', to the proteasome or autophagy pathways for degradation. Of the five different UBQLN genes in humans, UBQLN2 is the most highly expressed in the nervous system and muscle tissue and has been linked to multiple neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, point mutations of UBQLN2 cause an X-linked, dominant form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ALS with frontotemporal dementia (ALS/FTD), or FTD. Failed protein degradation is a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS and FTD; however, it is not clear exactly how ALS/FTD-associated UBQLN2 mutations contribute to pathogenesis. Recent studies have revealed the complexity of UBQLN2 biology and allow deeper understanding as to how UBQLN2 dysfunction may contribute to neurodegenerative disease. UBQLN2 is necessary for mitochondrial protein degradation and for regulating mitochondrial turnover, both of which are essential for motor neurons and have been implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS. Stress granule (SG) formation and regulation are also affected by UBQLN2 mutations, and their dysregulation may contribute to the toxic protein aggregation and SG changes observed in neurodegenerative disease. Finally, there are compelling links connecting UBQLN2 dysfunction with changes to downstream neuronal morphology, function, and behavior. This review will detail the emerging consensus on how UBQLN2 protects against neurodegenerative disease and will provide insights into potential therapeutic approaches.",
        "40706770": "ID: 40706770\nTitle: The emerging role of eIF5A hypusination as a unique and underexplored mechanism in proteinopathies and neurological diseases.\nAbstract: Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5A (eIF5A) undergoes a unique post-translational modification of hypusination, converting a lysine 50 residue to hypusine (hypK50). While a few studies have investigated the role of the spermidine-hypusine-eIF5A axis in neurodegenerative diseases, including the pathological accumulation of tau and TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), the role of the hypusine pathway in neurological diseases remains vastly understudied. Thus, the focus of this review is highlighting emerging research on the mechanisms by which aberrant and chronic increases in hypusinated eIF5A (eIF5AhypK50) govern nucleocytoplasmic transport, stress granule dynamics, and protein aggregation to encourage further research of this pathway in multi-etiology dementia.",
        "40775435": "ID: 40775435\nTitle: Machine learning-based proteomics profiling of ALS identifies downregulation of RPS29 that maintains protein homeostasis and STMN2 level.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating motor neuron disease. The molecular understanding of ALS is hampered by the lack of experimental models recapitulating disease heterogeneity and analytical framework integrating multi-omics datasets. Here, we developed a pipeline integrating machine learning and consensus clustering to analyze a large-scale dataset of patient-derived motor neuron models from Answer ALS. Compared to the transcriptome, proteomic profiling closely correlates with ALS pathology, which is interrogated to identify 110 proteomics-based biomarkers (Proteomics Markers for ALS 110, PMA110). Functional enrichment highlights dysregulation of ALS pathways, including protein translation and neuronal function. By integrating ALS subtype-specific proteins with patient postmortem proteomics, we found that RPS29 was consistently downregulated in ALS models and patient motor neurons. RPS29 is required for neuronal viability by maintaining ribosome profiling and accurate translation, and suppressing pathological translation. RPS29 downregulation suppresses translation of STMN2, an essential protein for motor neurons, in iPSC-derived motor neurons. Taken together, this study provides a robust framework for ALS proteomics, identifies RPS29 as a quality controller of protein translation, and presents a translational mechanism for STMN2 maintenance in ALS.",
        "40857153": "ID: 40857153\nTitle: Activation of polo-like kinase 1 correlates with selective motor neuron vulnerability in familial ALS.\nAbstract: Mutations in the Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) gene cause familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), characterized by selective degeneration of spinal motor neurons (sMNs) with relative sparing of cortical neurons (CNs). The mechanisms underlying this cell-type vulnerability remain unclear. Here, we compare CNs and sMNs derived from FUS-ALS models to assess differential responses to FUS mutations. We find that CNs are less affected than sMNs in DNA damage repair, axonal organelle trafficking, and stress granule dynamics. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) reveals distinct transcriptomic signatures, with sMNs uniquely activating DNA damage responses involving cell cycle regulators, particularly polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1). PLK1 is highly expressed in sMNs but not CNs, correlating with greater nuclear FUS loss and splicing defects in sMNs. Cross-comparison with other familial ALS RNA-seq datasets highlights PLK1 upregulation as a shared molecular feature. These findings identify intrinsic differences between CNs and sMNs in FUS-ALS and suggest PLK1 as a potential driver of sMN vulnerability.",
        "40868276": "ID: 40868276\nTitle: Systemic Neurodegeneration and Brain Aging: Multi-Omics Disintegration, Proteostatic Collapse, and Network Failure Across the CNS.\nAbstract: Neurodegeneration is increasingly recognized not as a linear trajectory of protein accumulation, but as a multidimensional collapse of biological organization-spanning intracellular signaling, transcriptional identity, proteostatic integrity, organelle communication, and network-level computation. This review intends to synthesize emerging frameworks that reposition neurodegenerative diseases (ND) as progressive breakdowns of interpretive cellular logic, rather than mere terminal consequences of protein aggregation or synaptic attrition. The discussion aims to provide a detailed mapping of how critical signaling pathways-including PI3K-AKT-mTOR, MAPK, Wnt/\u03b2-catenin, and integrated stress response cascades-undergo spatial and temporal disintegration. Special attention is directed toward the roles of RNA-binding proteins (e.g., TDP-43, FUS, ELAVL2), m6A epitranscriptomic modifiers (METTL3, YTHDF1, IGF2BP1), and non-canonical post-translational modifications (SUMOylation, crotonylation) in disrupting translation fidelity, proteostasis, and subcellular targeting. At the organelle level, the review seeks to highlight how the failure of ribosome-associated quality control (RQC), autophagosome-lysosome fusion machinery (STX17, SNAP29), and mitochondrial import/export systems (TIM/TOM complexes) generates cumulative stress and impairs neuronal triage. These dysfunctions are compounded by mitochondrial protease overload (LONP1, CLPP), UPR maladaptation, and phase-transitioned stress granules that sequester nucleocytoplasmic transport proteins and ribosomal subunits, especially in ALS and FTD contexts. Synaptic disassembly is treated not only as a downstream event, but as an early tipping point, driven by impaired PSD scaffolding, aberrant endosomal recycling (Rab5, Rab11), complement-mediated pruning (C1q/C3-CR3 axis), and excitatory-inhibitory imbalance linked to parvalbumin interneuron decay. Using insights from single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, the review illustrates how regional vulnerability to proteostatic and metabolic stress converges with signaling noise to produce entropic attractor collapse within core networks such as the DMN, SN, and FPCN. By framing neurodegeneration as an active loss of cellular and network \"meaning-making\"-a collapse of coordinated signal interpretation, triage prioritization, and adaptive response-the review aims to support a more integrative conceptual model. In this context, therapeutic direction may shift from damage containment toward restoring high-dimensional neuronal agency, via strategies that include the following elements: reprogrammable proteome-targeting agents (e.g., PROTACs), engineered autophagy adaptors, CRISPR-based BDNF enhancers, mitochondrial gatekeeping stabilizers, and glial-exosome neuroengineering. This synthesis intends to offer a translational scaffold for viewing neurodegeneration as not only a disorder of accumulation but as a systems-level failure of cellular reasoning-a perspective that may inform future efforts in resilience-based intervention and precision neurorestoration.",
        "40884740": "ID: 40884740\nTitle: Decoding ATXN2 Phosphocode: Structural Insights and Therapeutic Opportunities in Disease.\nAbstract: Ataxin-2 (ATXN2), a key RNA-binding protein, regulates RNA metabolism, stress granule formation, and neuronal homeostasis, with dysregulated phosphorylation contributing to Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 2 (SCA2), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and cancer. This review integrates structural biology, phosphoproteomics, and interactome analyses to map six critical phosphosites (S772, T741, S624, S684, S784, S889) within ATXN2's intrinsically disordered regions. Modulated by kinases GSK3\u03b2 and CDK13 and phosphatases like INPP5F, these sites orchestrate interactions with RNA-binding partners (e.g., ATXN2L, FXR2, STAU2) and co-regulated proteins (e.g., TP53BP1, NUP153), driving pathogenesis through disrupted autophagy, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and stress granule dynamics. We propose targeted therapies, including GSK3\u03b2 inhibitors for ALS, antisense oligonucleotides for SCA2, and MTOR modulators for cancer, to restore ATXN2 function. By elucidating phosphocode of ATXN2, this work highlights novel avenues for precision medicine in neurodegenerative and oncogenic diseases.",
        "40949955": "ID: 40949955\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report new TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7 and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we show that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and downregulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occur selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Importantly, suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restores neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescues the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.",
        "40967225": "ID: 40967225\nTitle: Single-nucleus transcriptome atlas of orbitofrontal cortex in ALS with a deep learning-based decoding of alternative polyadenylation mechanisms.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) are fatal neurodegenerative diseases sharing clinical and pathological features. Both involve complex neuron-glia interactions, but cell-type-specific alterations remain poorly defined. We performed single-nucleus RNA sequencing of the frontal cortex from C9orf72-related ALS (with and without FTLD) and sporadic ALS (sALS). Neurons showed prominent changes in mitochondrial function, protein homeostasis, and chromatin remodeling. Comparison with independent datasets from other cortical regions revealed consistent pathway alterations, including upregulation of STMN2 and NEFL across brain regions and subtypes. We further examined dysregulation of alternative polyadenylation (APA), an understudied post-transcriptional mechanism, uncovering cell-type-specific APA patterns. To investigate its regulation, we developed the alternative polyadenylation network (APA-Net), a multi-modal deep learning model integrating transcript sequences and RNA-binding protein (RBP) expression profiles to predict APA. This atlas advances our understanding of ALS/FTLD molecular pathology and provides a valuable resource for future mechanistic studies.",
        "41007432": "ID: 41007432\nTitle: Welander Distal Myopathy-Associated TIA1 E384K Mutation Disrupts Stress Granule Dynamics Under Distinct Stress Conditions.\nAbstract: Cellular stress triggers the formation of diverse RNA-protein aggregates, which can be associated with physiological responses, pathological conditions, or even detrimental outcomes. Under stress-induced proteostasis disruption, these RNA-protein assemblies are known as stress granules (SGs). Targeting such condensates-while sparing functional RNAs and proteins-remains a major therapeutic challenge in protein aggregation disorders such as myopathies and neuropathies. In this study, we investigated the cellular response to various stress conditions in the context of the TIA1 E384K mutation, a founder variant implicated in both Welander distal myopathy (WDM) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cells were exposed to different stressors, including proteotoxic, proteostatic, chemotoxic, and osmotic insults, and the behavior of TIA1-related SGs was analyzed. Our findings reveal a distinct yet conserved pattern in the dynamics of TIA1-dependent SG formation and clearance, influenced by the specific type of stressor and modulated by eIF2\u03b1 Ser35 phosphorylation. These results indicate that the WDM-associated TIA1 mutation leads to aberrant SG dynamics across different stress conditions. Collectively, these observations support the idea that TIA1 E384K-associated SG dysregulation plays a role in WDM and ALS pathogenesis and underscores the importance of multiple stress contexts in disease progression.",
        "41121980": "ID: 41121980\nTitle: Quantifying subpercent nuclear TDP-43 loss in cells and ALS cortex using junction-specific cryptic exon RT-qPCR.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterised by nuclear TDP-43 loss. Its hallmark, cryptic exon (CE) splicing, is often masked in bulk tissue analyses by the low abundance of affected neurons. We developed an ultrasensitive RT-qPCR assay targeting STMN2 CE using one exon-CE junction-spanning primer and the other within the CE. The design expands the dynamic range sevenfold: TDP-43 knockdown boosted STMN2 CE levels 1395-fold in differentiated SH-SY5Y neurons. Spike-in tests set detection at 0.16% deficient cells. Crucially, the assay revealed a 42-fold CE increase in ALS motor cortex, previously missed by conventional primers. This streamlined tool enables precise quantification of TDP-43 dysfunction and sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring for future ALS-FTD therapeutic studies. Impact statement Because cryptic-exon signals are diluted in bulk tissue, we developed a junction-spanning STMN2 RT-qPCR with sub-percent sensitivity. This deployable biomarker will aid ALS/FTD researchers and drug developers by standardizing measurements and enabling sensitive pharmacodynamic monitoring of therapies targeting nuclear TDP-43 dysfunction.",
        "41155167": "ID: 41155167\nTitle: Beyond Antioxidants: The Emerging Role of Nrf2 Activation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder involving the progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. While oxidative stress, RNA-binding protein (RBP) pathology, mitochondrial dysfunction, and glial-neuronal dysregulation is involved in ALS pathogenesis, current therapies provide limited benefit, underscoring the need for multi-target disease-modifying strategies. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), classically regarded as a master regulator of redox homeostasis, has recently emerged as a central integrator of cellular stress responses relevant to ALS. Beyond its canonical antioxidant function, Nrf2 regulates critical pathways involved in mitochondrial quality control, proteostasis, nucleocytoplasmic transport, RNA surveillance, and glial reactivity. Experimental models demonstrate that astrocyte-specific Nrf2 activation enhances glutathione metabolism, suppresses neuroinflammation, promotes stress granule disassembly, and reduces RBP aggregation. In C9orf72-linked ALS, Nrf2 activation mitigates dipeptide repeat protein toxicity and restores RNA processing fidelity via modulation of nonsense-mediated decay and R-loop resolution. Recent advances in Nrf2-targeted interventions including Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction inhibitors, dual Nrf2/HSF1 activators, and cell-type-selective Adeno-associated virus 9 (AAV9) vectors show promise in preclinical ALS models. These multimodal approaches highlight Nrf2's therapeutic versatility and potential to address the upstream convergence points of ALS pathogenesis. Taken together, positioning Nrf2 as a systems-level regulator offers a novel framework for developing precision-based therapies in ALS. Integrating Nrf2 activation with RNA- and glia-directed strategies may enable comprehensive modulation of disease progression at its molecular roots.",
        "41173878": "ID: 41173878\nTitle: CLN7 protein functions at the interface between endolysosomes and stress granules to promote cell survival.\nAbstract: Inherited biallelic mutations in the CLN7 gene result in the variant late infantile onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, a subtype of Batten disease (BD), a severe and fatal childhood neurodegenerative disease. Intriguingly, CLN7 genetic variants have also been associated with retinopathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and frontotemporal dementia. CLN7 encodes a transmembrane protein localizing to endolysosomal membranes with outward-facing chloride channel activity. Loss of CLN7 function results in cortical neurons accumulating swollen lipofuscin-containing lysosomes, leading to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The molecular mechanisms underlying CLN7 BD neuropathology are not completely understood. We have generated iPSC lines from two CLN7 BD patients and age-matched unaffected controls to interrogate intracellular molecular phenotypes in iPSC-derived neural progenitor cells (iNPC). Taking a multi-omics approach we have identified disease-modified activities in endolysosomal transport in iNPCBD that lead to lysosomal dysfunction and decreased mitophagy, resulting in the accumulation of metabolically defective mitochondria. We further observe a breakdown in nuclear functions that centre on RNA processing and nuclear export, linking to CLN7 protein interactions at the stress granule. We have identified dual and distinct functions for CLN7, promoting cell survival during the cellular stress response. CLN7 loss of function in BD results in neuronal apoptosis.",
        "41180957": "ID: 41180957\nTitle: Vitreous STMN2 levels reflect TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration in postmortem eyes and brains.\nAbstract: Stathmin-2 (STMN2) levels decline in brains with transactive response DNA binding protein-43 (TDP-43) inclusions. TDP-43-related changes could extend to ocular structures, although vitreous STMN2 levels remain uncharacterized. This exploratory study analyzed 72 post-mortem brains and eyes depending on the presence or absence of TDP-43 inclusions in the brain and across neuropathological diagnostic groups (Alzheimer's disease [AD], chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE], AD and CTE, or neither). Results showed decreased vitreous STMN2 levels in TDP-43-positive cases but no association with diagnostic groups. Vitreous STMN2 was correlated with vitreous neurofilament light chain. Diminished vitreous STMN2 levels might indicate TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration.",
        "41256508": "ID: 41256508\nTitle: Integrative multiomic analysis links TDP-43-driven splicing defects to cascading proteomic disruption of ALS/FTD pathways.\nAbstract: Loss of nuclear TDP-43 is a hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Although TDP-43 is known to regulate RNA processing, including repression of cryptic exons, we currently lack a systems-level understanding of the consequences of TDP-43 loss. To address this, we generated multiomic datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics, from human iPSC-derived neurons depleted of TDP-43. We found that differentially spliced genes, many expressing cryptic exons, had the greatest protein reductions. Surprisingly, nearly half of differentially expressed proteins were neither mis-spliced, nor differentially expressed genes; most of these also had no reported mis-splicing in seven additional post-mortem and iPSC-derived neuron datasets. Integrative network analysis identified a high-confidence disease-specific subnetwork of over 700 interacting proteins, enriched for mRNA processing, synaptic function, and autophagy. Comparison with post-mortem ALS and FTD samples revealed convergent protein and pathway disruptions. We experimentally validated network-predicted effects of cryptic splicing in ATG4B, STMN2, and DAPK1. Our analyses reveal new TDP-43-dependent molecular cascades and nominate central genes as potential ALS/FTD therapeutic targets.",
        "41279779": "ID: 41279779\nTitle: Noncanonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein G3BP1 and ALS-linked protein TDP-43 using the fluorescent noncanonical amino acid Anap. By integrating genetic code expansion with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.",
        "41279899": "ID: 41279899\nTitle: KIF5A binds RNA to orchestrate synaptic mRNA localization and stress granules in ALS.\nAbstract: Neuronal health depends on the precise transport and local translation of mRNAs to maintain synaptic function across highly polarized cellular architecture. While kinesin motor proteins are known to mediate mRNA transport, the specificity and direct involvement of individual kinesins as RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) remain unclear. Here, we demonstrate that KIF5A, a neuron-specific kinesin implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), functions as an RBP. We show that KIF5A directly binds mRNAs encoding synaptic ribosomal proteins and is required for their synaptic localization and for maintaining normal synaptic composition and function. Additionally, we show ALS-linked KIF5A mutations confer gain-of-function properties, enhancing mRNA binding, increasing synaptic ribosomal protein accumulation, inducing neuronal hyperexcitability, and impairing stress responses. These findings reveal a previously unrecognized mechanism by which mutant KIF5A disrupts synaptic homeostasis. Our work positions a kinesin motor protein as an RBP with critical roles in mRNA transport, local translation, and stress response. KIF5A interacts with mRNA encoding synaptic ribosomal proteinsKIF5A is required for normal synaptic composition and functionKIF5A binds to G3BP1 and G3BP1 stress granule associated proteinsKIF5A mutant ALS patient-derived motor neurons have abnormal synaptic function and stress response.",
        "41292721": "ID: 41292721\nTitle: Stress granules and protein aggregates reveal intracellular resource competition.\nAbstract: Stress granules are biomolecular condensates that form in response to environmental stress and disassemble once normal conditions are restored. However, when disassembly fails, stress granules can persist and solidify. While stress granule solidification has been well documented, the cellular mechanisms underlying the transition from reversible to persistent stress granules remain unclear. Persistent stress granules can seed the formation of pathological aggregates, such as TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis1, 2. Although amyloid and tau aggregates are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a subset of patients also develop TDP-43 deposits, suggesting a possible role for stress granule solidification in Alzheimer's disease progression3-5. Despite theoretical models explaining why persistence and ensuing solidification occurs, strong in vivo evidence is lacking6. Here we show that competition for limited chaperone resources drive stress granule persistence. In the presence of TDP-43 aggregates or yeast amyloid proteins called prions, stress granule disassembly is slowed or halted disassembly. Using yeast prions as a model, we show that the addition of chaperones, specifically the AAA+ ATPase molecular chaperone, Hsp104, resulted in resumption of stress granule disassembly. Our results demonstrate that the competition for shared resources, such as molecular chaperones, can limit stress granule disassembly. We suspect that the presence of pathological aggregates results in resource competition within the aging brain, contributing to the persistence of stress granules and their subsequent solidification and aggregation.",
        "41394711": "ID: 41394711\nTitle: U7 small nuclear RNA splice-switching therapeutics for STMN2 and UNC13A in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 nuclear depletion in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes de-repression of cryptic exons (CEs) in multiple transcripts, including UNC13A and STMN2, disrupting synaptic transmission and neurite outgrowth. We developed a therapeutic U7 snRNA (tU7) approach that suppresses TDP-43-dependent mis-splicing, restores target gene expression, rescues neuronal functions in human iPSC-derived neurons, and shows target engagement in vivo, positioning tU7-mediated splicing correction as a promising therapeutic strategy for ALS.",
        "41407513": "ID: 41407513\nTitle: Escape from SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1-mediated host shutoff by TIAR transcript reveals general features of Nsp1 resistance.\nAbstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) immune escape strategies include general inhibition of host gene expression referred to as host shutoff. Viral nonstructural protein 1 (Nsp1) is the main host shutoff factor that blocks protein translation and induces messenger RNA (mRNA) cleavage and degradation. Viral mRNAs are resistant to the translation shutoff and cleavage induced by Nsp1, and the 5' leader sequence present in all viral mRNAs has been shown to confer resistance. However, the exact molecular mechanism for escape from Nsp1 host shutoff has not been demonstrated. In our previous work, we analyzed the effects of Nsp1 on the expression and function of cellular proteins important for stress granule formation. We discovered that the host transcript for the TIA1 cytotoxic granule-associated RNA-binding protein-like 1 (TIAL1, commonly referred to as TIAR) is resistant to SARS-CoV-2 Nsp1 host shutoff. In this work, using reporter shutoff assays, we examined sequence and structural features of the TIAR 5' untranslated region (UTR) and discovered that the first 23 nt of the TIAR transcript are both necessary and sufficient to confer resistance to the Nsp1. Furthermore, our work revealed that the lack of guanosines within a window of 10-18 nt downstream from the 5' end is a defining feature of Nsp1-resistant transcripts shared between the SARS-CoV-2 leader sequence and the TIAR 5' UTR. Our findings are consistent with the model in which sequence features of 5' UTRs, rather than their secondary structure, confer resistance to Nsp1 host shutoff to both viral and cellular mRNAs.",
        "41426051": "ID: 41426051\nTitle: Expanding the Molecular and Pathologic Spectrum of HSPB8 Myopathy and Distal Motor Neuropathy.\nAbstract: HSPB8 variants cause myopathy, distal motor neuropathy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. We describe 2 patients who expand the molecular and pathologic spectrum of HSPB8 disorder. We reviewed clinical and laboratory data and performed molecular dynamics simulations to explore variant effect. Patient 1 is an adult man presenting with childhood-onset, distal lower limb weakness, followed by proximal weakness. EMG detected predominant myopathic and neurogenic changes in upper and lower limbs, respectively. Biopsy revealed myopathy with rimmed vacuoles in the supraspinatus and neurogenic changes in the tibialis anterior. He carries a novel, predicted deleterious HSPB8 heterozygous variant, c.185G>A (p. Gly62Asp). Patient 2 is an adult man presenting with distal, asymmetric, progressive lower limb weakness that extended to proximal and neck muscles. Quadriceps biopsy showed myopathy with rimmed vacuoles and protein aggregates, especially TIA1, p62, and TDP-43. TIA1 aggregates were more prominent than Z-disk protein accumulation. He carries a known HSPB8 pathogenic variant, c.421 A>G (p.Lys141Glu). Molecular dynamics simulations suggested that p.Gly62Asp may exert its effects through post-translation modifications while p.Lys141Glu may disrupt dimerization. HSPB8 p.Gly62Asp is the first N-terminal variant associated with myopathy. TIA1 aggregates, more prominent than Z-disk myofibril aggregates, suggest that p.Lys141Glu may affect stress granule dynamics more than Z-disk integrity.",
        "41430470": "ID: 41430470\nTitle: Axonal Eif5a hypusination controls local translation and mitigates defects in FUS-ALS.\nAbstract: Local protein synthesis is vital for neuronal function, but its dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases remains poorly defined. Here we applied spatial transcriptomics to adult mouse motor nerve axons and cell bodies to enable subcellular mapping. Among transcripts found in mature axons, the most enriched biological process is protein translation, and localization of translation machinery was confirmed using multiplexed single-molecule spatial transcriptomics combined with immunofluorescence. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations in the RNA-binding protein fused in sarcoma (FUS), which suppress local translation, disrupt the compartment-specific RNA signatures, including components of the translation machinery. In particular, eukaryotic initiation factor 5a (Eif5a), a translation factor involved in elongation and termination, is found to be locally impaired in mutant FUS axons with reduced levels of its active hypusinated form. Axon-specific treatment with polyamine spermidine restores Eif5a hypusination and ameliorates mutant FUS-dependent neuronal defects, including suppression of local protein synthesis. Finally, in vivo spermidine treatment reduces ALS-related toxicity in mutant FUS and TDP-43 Drosophila models, which may have implications for therapy development.",
        "41440030": "ID: 41440030\nTitle: Preclinical Evaluation of the Assembly Modulator PAV-615 in a Mouse Model of C9orf72-Associated ALS/FTD.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are fatal neurodegenerative diseases that share clinical and pathological features, as well as genetic causes. A G4C2 repeat expansion in chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 (C9orf72) is the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD, collectively referred to as c9ALS/FTD. Assembly modulation is a new therapeutic approach which appears to target allosteric sites on aberrant forms of multi-protein complexes and restore them to the healthy state. Recent findings demonstrate that tetrahydroisoquinolone (THIQ)-based protein assembly modulators can ameliorate ALS/FTD-associated phenotypes in cellular and animal models. In the present study, we investigated the effects of PAV-615, a novel and advanced THIQ-based modulator, in a c9ALS/FTD mouse model expressing 149 G4C2 repeat expansions (referred to as 149R mouse model). Specifically, PAV-615 was administered to 5-month-old 149R mice via intraperitoneal injection for one month. Motor function was evaluated using the hang wire test, while anxiety-like behavior and hyperactivity were assessed using the open-field test. Pathological markers, including dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins, phosphorylated TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (pTDP-43) and ataxin 2-positive stress granules, were quantified by Meso Scale Discovery and immunohistochemistry assays. Compared with vehicle-treated controls, PAV-615 significantly improved motor performance and modestly reduced anxiety-like behavior and hyperactivity in 149R mice. Moreover, PAV-615 treatment significantly decreased cortical DPR, pTDP-43 and ataxin 2-positive stress granule burdens. These results support assembly modulation as a promising therapeutic approach treatment of ALS/FTD.",
        "41493706": "ID: 41493706\nTitle: MicroRNAs and Long Non-Coding RNAs Affect the Mechanisms Involved in Age-Related Neurodegeneration in a Manner Depending on RNA-Binding Proteins.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease (HD), are marked by progressive neuronal loss and aberrant protein aggregation, presenting substantial global healthcare challenges. Recent research has illuminated the pivotal roles of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), notably microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), in the molecular pathogenesis of age-related neurodegeneration. RBPs orchestrate RNA metabolism and engage extensively with miRNAs and lncRNAs to modulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Dysregulation of these interactions precipitates pathological phenomena such as protein misfolding, stress granule formation, and disrupted RNA processing, thereby exacerbating neuronal dysfunction and death. Specific miRNAs have been implicated in regulating key neurodegenerative biomarkers, including tau and amyloid-\u03b2 in AD, motor neuron maintenance in ALS, and survival pathways in HD. Elucidating the intricate interplay between RBPs and ncRNAs holds significant promise for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at ameliorating RNA-mediated mechanisms in neurodegenerative disorders.",
        "41508039": "ID: 41508039\nTitle: Proteasome inhibition by VR23 enhances autophagic clearance of FUSP525L-mediated persistent stress granule in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Autophagy is a conserved catabolic pathway that preserves cellular homeostasis through lysosomal degradation. Beyond its general role in proteostasis, selective autophagy mediates the clearance of selective cellular targets such as persistent stress granules (SGs), in a process termed granulophagy. SGs are dynamic cytoplasmic assemblies that normally disassemble after stress relief; however, their aberrant persistence has arisen as a pathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the molecular regulation of granulophagy remains incompletely understood. Here, we established a tandem fluorescent SG reporter system with mCherry-pHluorin-FUSP525L, enabling live-cell visualization of granulophagic flux. Using this system, we screened a chemical library and identified VR23, a proteasome inhibitor, as a potent inducer of granulophagy. VR23 promoted SG clearance through autophagic mechanisms, as evidenced by enhanced LC3 colocalization, lysosome-dependent degradation, and Bafilomycin A1-sensitive flux. Notably, disruption of SG assembly via G3BP1 inhibition abolished VR23-induced clearance, confirming its SG selectivity. These findings suggest a link between proteasome inhibition and granulophagy, highlighting VR23 as a valuable tool compound to dissect the mechanisms of SG turnover, and provide a platform for discovering modulators of pathological SG clearance in protein aggregation.",
        "41547996": "ID: 41547996\nTitle: \u03b3-Radiation induces region-specific subcellular alterations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia markers in swine brain.\nAbstract: Low-dose radiation (LDR) effects on the brain have been poorly investigated. Studies have also questioned whether radiation increases ALS risk. We assessed the expression levels of a series of proteins associated with ALS and ALS-FTD in the brains of swine exposed to low-dose radiation to explore this notion. Male Gottingen minipigs were exposed to a single total-body \u03b3-radiation (1.79\u00a0Gy). After 28 days, brains from 9 RAD to 6 SH animals were collected. Using neuroanatomically based dissection and Western Blotting, we compared levels of ALS/ALS-FTD markers (SOD1, FUS/TLS, C9orf72, STMN2, ubiquitin, TDP43 (N and C terminal), and pTDP43) in RAD vs. SH animals in frontal cortex (FCtx), striatum (Str), hippocampus (Hip), thalamus/hypothalamus (Thal/Hyp), and cerebellum (Cere). Cytosolic FUS/TLS decreased in the Thal/Hyp and remained unchanged in all other regions; nuclear levels increased in the FCtx and decreased in the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic C9orf72 remained unchanged across all brain regions; nuclear levels decreased in the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic STMN2 remained unchanged in all brain regions and decreased in the nuclear fraction of the Hip of RAD vs. SH. Cytosolic and nuclear ubiquitin remained unchanged across brain regions, except for an increase in the FCtx. TDP-43 (N and C terminal) levels remained unchanged in cytosolic and nuclear fractions across all brain regions; finally, cytosolic pTDP43 (S403/404) increased in the FCtx, Str and Thal/Hyp of RAD vs. SH. LDR-induced ALS/ALS-FTD-marker changes differ across brain regions and subcellular compartments. These changes are not necessarily associated with increased activation or potentiation of the main molecular processes associated with ALS pathogenesis; surprisingly, they may produce beneficial effects.",
        "41573891": "ID: 41573891\nTitle: Dual-targeting snRNA gene therapy rescues STMN2 and UNC13A splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the selective deterioration of motor neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). A key driver of this pathogenesis is nuclear loss of ALS-associated protein TDP-43, leading to mis-splicing of TDP-43 targets including important neuronal genes STMN2 and UNC13A . Here, we have developed a gene therapy strategy for ALS and related TDP-43 proteinopathies, to correct mis-splicing of both STMN2 and UNC13A cryptic exons using small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) encoded from a single vector. We identified promoter sequence elements to increase therapeutic snRNA expression by 10-fold, then further optimized the expression cassette with combinatorial snRNA targeting to rescue multiple cryptic splicing targets. The engineered snRNAs restored normal pre-mRNA processing of both STMN2 and UNC13A transcripts despite TDP-43 loss of function, rescuing stathmin-2 protein levels in iPSC derived motor neurons, restoring their axonal regeneration capacity to wild-type levels. In addition, adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery of the snRNAs to the murine central nervous system in the constitutive cryptic splicing model Stmn2 Hum\u0394GU fully restored cortical Stmn2 pre-mRNA processing, highlighting the utility of snRNAs as a therapeutic modality in vivo . Together, this study demonstrates that snRNAs are a promising and versatile therapeutic strategy for the simultaneous correction of multiple aberrant transcripts affected by cryptic splicing in TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
        "41591303": "ID: 41591303\nTitle: Alphaviral Capsid Proteins Inhibit Stress Granule Assembly via Competitive RNA Binding With G3BP1.\nAbstract: Viral infection is one of the conditions that induce stress granule (SG) formation, a cellular defense mechanism that exerts antiviral effects. To counteract this host response, viruses have evolved a broad spectrum of strategies to inhibit SG formation. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying SG inhibition remain poorly understood. The nucleocapsid proteins play a critical role in virus replication and host interaction. Here, using Semliki Forest Virus (SFV) as a model, we uncover the function of the alphavirus nucleocapsid in SG inhibition. This inhibitory function depends on oligomerization mediated by an N-terminal \u03b1-helix and with a positively charged intrinsically disordered region (IDR). We show that SFV capsid directly competes with G3BP1 for RNA binding, thereby disrupting G3BP1-RNA liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in vitro and SG assembly in cells. This mechanism is conserved across the alphavirus family but is not shared by the nucleocapsid of SARS-CoV-2 or other endemic viruses examined. Notably, expression of a peptide from SFV capsid is sufficient to inhibit SG formation induced by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated mutations, suggesting potential therapeutic applications. Our findings reveal mechanistic insight into SG modulation by the viral capsid protein and provide a possible bioengineering tool for probing SG dynamics in health and disease.",
        "41614607": "ID: 41614607\nTitle: Concentration-dependent cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43 drives aggregation and proteinopathy.\nAbstract: TDP-43 mislocalization and aggregation are common features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). However, the mechanisms underlying the transition of nuclear TDP-43 to cytoplasmic aggregates, and their contribution to disease pathogenesis, remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we present a methodology to chemically control the assembly and disassembly of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates. By fusing TDP-43 to a phase separation-prone protein scaffold, we can induce the formation of cytoplasmic TDP-43 condensates or, conversely, promote nuclear localization upon addition of a disassembly molecule. TDP-43 accumulates into various assemblies, ranging from submicrometric puncta to larger aggregate-like structures that display hallmarks of proteinopathy in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, oxidative stress drives the maturation of TDP-43 assemblies from puncta into aggregates through interactions with stress granule components. Finally, we show that cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregates deplete nuclear endogenous TDP-43 and induce cytotoxicity. Collectively, these findings highlight the local cytoplasmic concentration of TDP-43 and stress exposure as key determinants in the onset of TDP-43 proteinopathy, providing a relevant model to study pathological TDP-43 aggregation.",
        "41643021": "ID: 41643021\nTitle: Blocking RAN translation without altering repeat RNAs rescues C9ORF72-related ALS and FTD phenotypes.\nAbstract: GGGGCC (G4C2) repeat expansion in C9ORF72 is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Toxicity is thought to result from the accumulation of either repeat RNAs and/or dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) translated from repeat-containing transcripts through repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation. To disentangle RNA from DPR toxicity, we mutated a CUG codon predominantly used to initiate DPR translation from all three reading frames. This mutation disrupted DPR synthesis while preserving the expression of repeat-containing RNAs. Despite the accumulation of RNA foci, behavioral deficits and pathological abnormalities, including p-TDP-43 inclusions, STING activation, motor neuron loss, neuroinflammation, and increased plasma neurofilament concentration, were alleviated in C9ORF72 mice. Base editing of the CUG codon also improved molecular phenotypes and survival in patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons, which highlights the potential of therapeutically targeting DPR production rather than repeat RNAs.",
        "41656808": "ID: 41656808\nTitle: [Heterogeneity in the regulation of cellular stress responses by FUS gene mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective death of motor neurons, exhibiting marked clinical heterogeneity and lacking effective treatment. The etiology and pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The FUS (fused in sarcoma) gene is one of the key causative genes in ALS. Pathogenic mutations in the encoded protein are predominantly clustered in the C-terminal nuclear localization signal (NLS) region, and distinct NLS mutation sites show considerable differences in pathogenic potency, clinical phenotypes, and molecular mechanisms. This study focuses on 2 representative pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS (FUSR514S and FUSP525L) to investigate their differential regulation of cellular stress responses and explore the underlying mechanisms. Multiple sequence alignment of FUS protein homologs from 12 species was performed using an online tool from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to determine the evolutionary conservation of residues R514 and P525. The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the nuclear transport receptor-FUS complex [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 5YVG] was analyzed and visualized using PyMOL. Structure of FUS mutants were generated using the mutation wizard tool in PyMOL by selecting the target conformational isomer and executing the mutation workflow. Tet-on inducible expression cell models for FUS wild-type (WT) and mutant FUS (FUSR514SS and FUSP525L) were established in human embryonic kidney 293T (HEK293T) cells. Protein expression levels and subcellular localization of FUS were assessed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence assay, respectively. FUS aggregation states were compared between WT and mutant FUS using a digitonin-based permeabilization and extraction assay, followed by sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting analysis. Blue native PAGE (BN-PAGE) was used to evaluate the stability of FUS-containing complexes. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured by flow cytometry. Stress granule (SG) formation was induced using sodium arsenite, and the effects of WT and mutant FUS on SG dynamics were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay. Protein expression changes of mitochondrial function-related proteins [translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit (Tom20) and voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1)] and key molecules of the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway [phosphorylated-eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha (p-eIF2\u03b1) and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4)] were examined by Western blotting. Sequence alignment revealed that R514 and P525 are highly conserved across FUS homologs from 12 species. Structural analysis indicated that the FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutations disrupt hydrogen bonding or hydrophobic interactions between FUS and importin-\u03b22, weakening the stability of these interactions. Western blotting confirmed the successful establishment of inducible WT and mutant FUS expression cell models, and exogenous FUS expression slightly suppressed endogenous FUS protein levels. Immunofluorescence assay demonstrated that WT FUS is predominantly localized in the nucleus, whereas both FUSR514S and FUSP525L mutants mislocalize to the cytoplasm with a punctate, granular distribution. Compared with WT FUS, neither mutant significantly affected mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS levels, or the homeostasis of mitochondrial function-related proteins (all P>0.05). Upon sodium arsenite exposure, mutant FUS formed SGs more rapidly, generated SGs with larger diameters, and displayed distinct intracellular distribution and aggregation patterns relative to WT (P>0.05). After drug withdrawal, WT and mutant FUS showed no significant difference in their effects on SG disassembly (P<0.05). Under basal conditions, FUSR514S exhibited significantly higher eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation levels than WT, and ATF4 protein levels also showed an increasing trend (P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed between FUSP525L and WT FUS in these measures (P>0.05). Sodium arsenite treatment increased eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation across all groups, eliminating inter-mutant differences. Distinct pathogenic NLS mutations of FUS differentially regulate cellular stress responses through different mechanisms, contributing to ALS initiation and progression. Among these, FUSP525L promotes the formation of larger stress granules, whereas FUSR514S more readily activates the cellular ISR. \u76ee\u7684: \u808c\u840e\u7f29\u4fa7\u7d22\u786c\u5316(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis\uff0cALS)\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u4ee5\u8fd0\u52a8\u795e\u7ecf\u5143\u9009\u62e9\u6027\u6b7b\u4ea1\u4e3a\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u5f81\u7684\u8fdb\u884c\u6027\u795e\u7ecf\u9000\u884c\u6027\u75be\u75c5\uff0c\u4e34\u5e8a\u5f02\u8d28\u6027\u663e\u8457\u4e14\u7f3a\u4e4f\u6709\u6548\u6cbb\u7597\u624b\u6bb5\uff0c\u5176\u75c5\u56e0\u4e0e\u81f4\u75c5\u673a\u5236\u5c1a\u672a\u5b8c\u5168\u9610\u660e\u3002\u878d\u5408\u6027\u8089\u7624(fused in sarcoma\uff0cFUS)\u57fa\u56e0\u4f5c\u4e3aALS\u7684\u5173\u952e\u81f4\u75c5\u57fa\u56e0\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u5176\u7f16\u7801\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u4e3b\u8981\u5206\u5e03\u4e8eC\u7aef\u7684\u6838\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4fe1\u53f7(nuclear localization signal\uff0cNLS)\u533a\u57df\uff0c\u800c\u4e0d\u540cNLS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f4d\u70b9\u5728\u81f4\u75c5\u529b\u3001\u4e34\u5e8a\u8868\u578b\u53ca\u5206\u5b50\u673a\u5236\u4e0a\u5b58\u5728\u660e\u663e\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u672c\u7814\u7a76\u805a\u7126FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u533a\u57df\u76842\u79cd\u5178\u578b\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8(FUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L)\uff0c\u63a2\u7a76\u5176\u5bf9\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\u7684\u8c03\u63a7\u5dee\u5f02\u5e76\u8fdb\u884c\u76f8\u5173\u673a\u5236\u63a2\u7d22\u3002\u65b9\u6cd5: \u91c7\u7528\u7f8e\u56fd\u56fd\u5bb6\u751f\u7269\u6280\u672f\u4fe1\u606f\u4e2d\u5fc3(National Center for Biotechnology Information\uff0cNCBI)\u5728\u7ebf\u5de5\u5177\u5bf912\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u5e8f\u5217\u8fdb\u884c\u540c\u6e90\u6027\u6bd4\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u786eR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u7684\u8fdb\u5316\u4fdd\u5b88\u6027\u3002\u5229\u7528PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5bf9\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u6570\u636e\u5e93(Protein Data Bank\uff0cPDB)\u4e2d\u6838\u8f6c\u8fd0\u86cb\u767d\u4e0eFUS\u86cb\u767d\u590d\u5408\u7269\u7684\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784(PDB ID:5YVG)\u8fdb\u884c\u5206\u6790\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7PyMOL\u8f6f\u4ef6\u5b8c\u6210\u53ef\u89c6\u5316\u5c55\u793a\u3002FUS\u7a81\u53d8\u4f53\u6a21\u578b\u7684\u6784\u5efa\u91c7\u7528PyMOL\u4e2d\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u5411\u5bfc\u5de5\u5177\uff0c\u901a\u8fc7\u9009\u62e9\u76ee\u6807\u6784\u8c61\u5f02\u6784\u4f53\u5e76\u6267\u884c\u7a81\u53d8\u6d41\u7a0b\u5b9e\u73b0\u3002\u57fa\u4e8e\u4eba\u80da\u80be\u7ec6\u80de\u682a(human embryonic kidney 293T\uff0cHEK293T)\u6784\u5efaFUS\u57fa\u56e0\u91ce\u751f\u578b(FUSWT)\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578b(FUSR514S\u3001FUSP525L)Tet-on\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\uff0c\u5206\u522b\u91c7\u7528\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u548c\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u4e9a\u7ec6\u80de\u5b9a\u4f4d\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d0b\u5730\u9ec4\u7682\u82f7\u900f\u5316\u63d0\u53d6\u5b9e\u9a8c\uff0c\u7ed3\u5408\u5341\u4e8c\u70f7\u57fa\u786b\u9178\u94a0\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(sodium dodecylsulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis\uff0cSDS-PAGE)\u4e0e\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u6bd4\u8f83\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u84dd\u8272\u975e\u53d8\u6027\u805a\u4e19\u70ef\u9170\u80fa\u51dd\u80f6\u7535\u6cf3(blue native PAGE\uff0cBN-PAGE)\u6280\u672f\u68c0\u6d4bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7a81\u53d8\u5bf9\u590d\u5408\u4f53\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u91c7\u7528\u6d41\u5f0f\u7ec6\u80de\u672f\u6d4b\u5b9a\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u53ca\u6d3b\u6027\u6c27(reactive oxygen species\uff0cROS)\u6c34\u5e73\u3002\u5229\u7528\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92(stress granules\uff0cSGs)\u5f62\u6210\uff0c\u5e76\u901a\u8fc7\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u5206\u6790\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002\u901a\u8fc7\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u68c0\u6d4b\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d[\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u5916\u819c\u8f6c\u8fd0\u917620 kD\u4e9a\u57fa(translocase of outer membrane 20 kD subunit\uff0cTom20)\u3001\u7535\u538b\u4f9d\u8d56\u6027\u9634\u79bb\u5b50\u901a\u90531(voltage-dependent anion channel 1\uff0cVDAC1)\u7b49]\u53ca\u6574\u5408\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94(integrated stress response\uff0cISR)\u901a\u8def\u5173\u952e\u5206\u5b50[\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u771f\u6838\u8d77\u59cb\u56e0\u5b502\u03b1(eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha\uff0ceIF2\u03b1)\u3001\u6fc0\u6d3b\u8f6c\u5f55\u56e0\u5b504(activating transcription factor 4\uff0cATF4)]\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u8868\u8fbe\u6c34\u5e73\u53d8\u5316\u3002\u7ed3\u679c: \u5e8f\u5217\u6bd4\u5bf9\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793aR514\u548cP525\u4f4d\u70b9\u572812\u4e2a\u7269\u79cd\u7684FUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e2d\u9ad8\u5ea6\u4fdd\u5b88\u3002\u4e09\u7ef4\u7ed3\u6784\u7684\u86cb\u767d\u6a21\u578b\u5206\u6790\u663e\u793a\uff0cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7684\u7a81\u53d8\u7834\u574f\u4e86FUS\u4e0e\u6838\u8f93\u5165\u86cb\u767d\u03b22\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u6c22\u952e\u4f5c\u7528\u6216\u758f\u6c34\u76f8\u4e92\u4f5c\u7528\uff0c\u524a\u5f31\u4e86\u4e8c\u8005\u7ed3\u5408\u7684\u7a33\u5b9a\u6027\u3002\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u5370\u8ff9\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u8868\u660e\u8bf1\u5bfc\u8868\u8fbe\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u548c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684\u7ec6\u80de\u6a21\u578b\u5efa\u7acb\u6210\u529f\uff0c\u4e14\u5916\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u8868\u8fbe\u5bf9\u5185\u6e90\u6027FUS\u86cb\u767d\u6709\u8f7b\u5fae\u6291\u5236\u4f5c\u7528\u3002\u514d\u75ab\u8367\u5149\u6cd5\u7ed3\u679c\u663e\u793a\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e3b\u8981\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u6838\uff0c\u800cFUSR514S\u548cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5747\u5f02\u5e38\u5b9a\u4f4d\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u8d28\uff0c\u5448\u9897\u7c92\u72b6\u5206\u5e03\u3002\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u76f8\u6bd4\uff0c2\u79cd\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u819c\u7535\u52bf\u3001ROS\u6c34\u5e73\u53ca\u7ebf\u7c92\u4f53\u529f\u80fd\u76f8\u5173\u86cb\u767d\u8d28\u7684\u7a33\u6001\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u65e0\u663e\u8457\u5f71\u54cd(\u5747P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u8bf1\u5bfc\u540e\uff0c\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5f62\u6210SGs\u7684\u901f\u5ea6\u6bd4\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u5feb\uff0c\u5f62\u6210\u7684SGs\u76f4\u5f84\u66f4\u5927\uff0c\u4e14\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5728\u7ec6\u80de\u4e2d\u7684\u5206\u5e03\u548c\u805a\u96c6\u72b6\u6001\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0d\u540c(\u5747P<0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u64a4\u836f\u540e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\u4e0e\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u5bf9SGs\u89e3\u805a\u5f71\u54cd\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u57fa\u7840\u72b6\u6001\u4e0b\uff0cFUSR514S\u7a81\u53d8\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u7684eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u663e\u8457\u9ad8\u4e8e\u91ce\u751f\u578b\uff0cATF4\u86cb\u767d\u6c34\u5e73\u4e5f\u5448\u5347\u9ad8\u8d8b\u52bf(\u5747 P<0.05);\u800cFUSP525L\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u4e0e\u91ce\u751f\u578bFUS\u86cb\u767d\u4e4b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u65e0\u7edf\u8ba1\u5b66\u610f\u4e49(P>0.05)\u3002\u4e9a\u7837\u9178\u94a0\u5904\u7406\u540e\u5404\u7ec4eIF2\u03b1\u78f7\u9178\u5316\u6c34\u5e73\u5747\u5347\u9ad8\uff0c\u4f46\u7a81\u53d8\u578b\u95f4\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u6d88\u5931\u3002\u7ed3\u8bba: FUS\u86cb\u767dNLS\u5e8f\u5217\u7684\u4e0d\u540c\u81f4\u75c5\u7a81\u53d8\u901a\u8fc7\u4e0d\u540c\u673a\u5236\u5f71\u54cd\u7ec6\u80de\u5e94\u6fc0\u53cd\u5e94\uff0c\u53c2\u4e0eALS\u7684\u53d1\u751f\u548c\u53d1\u5c55\uff0c\u5176\u4e2dP525L\u53ef\u4fc3\u8fdb\u8f83\u5927\u5e94\u6fc0\u9897\u7c92\u5f62\u6210\uff0cR514S\u66f4\u6613\u6fc0\u6d3b\u7ec6\u80deISR\u3002.",
        "41673769": "ID: 41673769\nTitle: Implications of virus-induced stress granules in tauopathies.\nAbstract: Tauopathies are characterized by aberrant tau structure and function, which is associated with neurodegenerative dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, and frontotemporal dementia, as well as the motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Consistent association of these neurodegenerative conditions with viruses suggests an interplay between viral activity and the development of tauopathy. In this review, we explore how tau dysregulation may facilitate viral activity, and conversely, how viruses may drive tauopathy. We further discuss how stress granules\u00a0(SGs) are a likely hub for the interactions between tau and viral components, leading to tau deregulation. Within the network of SG proteins analyzed, 15 proteins were identified to be both tau interactors and implicated in viral processes, having dual functionality. These SG proteins are further discussed in terms of their relationship with tauopathy, viral replication, and neurodegeneration. Concrete examples of synergistic and competing effects between tau and viruses are highlighted, revealing both pathological and protective mechanisms. This dichotomy underscores a complexity that is both disease- and virus-specific, within the context of SG\u00a0biology and tau pathology. While the viral involvement in tauopathies could be considered detrimental, it may provide insights into antiviral therapeutics to target the accumulation and misfolding of tau in these neurodegenerative diseases.",
        "41688669": "ID: 41688669\nTitle: Impact of G-quadruplex RNA oxidation on its conformational dynamics and interaction with ALS-associated TDP-43.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective degeneration of motor neurons. The primary cause of ALS, whether sporadic or familial, is aging, and recent studies have shown that age-related RNA oxidation plays a role in the early stages of disease onset. This study focused on the vulnerability of G-quadruplex (G4) structures to oxidation and aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying the conformational changes and their interactions with the binding protein TDP-43. Guanine within G4 structures has a low redox potential, and its substitution with 8-oxoguanine (8OG) can induce structural instability and impair its function as a protein binding signal. In addition, synthetic G4-RNAs modified by oxidation were examined, and results showed that conformational changes are due to different hydrogen bond arrangements, 8OG-A mismatches, and intermolecular G4 formation. The interaction between G4 and TDP-43 decreased in proportion to the substitution rate of 8OG. Furthermore, ALS-associated mutant proteins exhibited reduced binding affinity for oxidized G4s compared with the wild-type. Considering that intra-axonal mRNA transport mediated by G4-binding proteins is essential for the survival and activity of motor neurons, this study will provide important insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the onset of ALS with aging.",
        "41722245": "ID: 41722245\nTitle: Identification of pyroptosis-associated genes for the prediction of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis based on interpretable machine learning models.\nAbstract: Pyroptosis, a pro-inflammatory form of regulated cell death mediated by gasdermin pore formation and typically triggered by inflammasome activation, has been increasingly recognized as an important contributor to liver inflammation and fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Despite accumulating evidence linking pyroptosis to MASH pathogenesis, the diagnostic value of pyroptosis-related genes in this disease remains largely undefined. Therefore, the present study aims to identify key pyroptosis-associated molecular signatures with potential utility for the diagnosis of MASH. Transcriptomic datasets and corresponding clinical information for MASH patients and healthy individuals were retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differential expression analysis using the Limma package, followed by pathway enrichment analyses, was conducted to identify pyroptosis-related genes associated with MASH. Machine learning approaches were applied to systematically screen for core pyroptosis-associated markers and construct predictive models for MASH diagnosis. The robustness of selected gene signatures was further validated in independent datasets and in vivo animal models and vitro cellular models. Prognostic risk assessment was performed using a nomogram informed by key pyroptosis-related genes. Additionally, molecular subtyping of MASH based on pyroptosis gene expression profiles was explored to delineate disease heterogeneity. Through integrative bioinformatics and machine learning, five principal pyro-related genes-LPL, FABP4, STMN2, AKR1B10 and EEF1A2-were identified in MASH. Validation studies in animal model and cell culture systems confirmed the differential expression patterns of these genes. Among evaluated algorithms, Random Forest achieved the highest AUC (0.957) for diagnostic performance. All the five symbols were subsequently included in logistic regression and nomogram models, both demonstrating strong predictive value for MASH diagnosis. Molecular subtyping uncovered substantial variation in pyroptosis gene signatures, immune microenvironment characteristics, and pathway enrichment across MASH subgroups. This study highlights the relevance of pyroptosis-related gene signatures in MASH, providing a basis for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and paving the way for individualized therapeutic interventions targeting disease subtypes.",
        "41726986": "ID: 41726986\nTitle: Accurate strand-specific long-read transcript isoform discovery and quantification at bulk, single-cell, and single-nucleus resolution.\nAbstract: Recent advances in long-read transcriptome sequencing enable high-throughput profiling of full-length RNA isoforms in bulk, single-cell, and single-nucleus samples. However, long-read datasets typically contain a mixture of complete and partial transcripts, leading to pervasive ambiguity in read-to-isoform assignment and complicating accurate isoform identification and quantification, particularly in the absence of reliable reference annotations. These challenges are further amplified in single-cell and single-nucleus samples, where coverage is sparse and transcriptional heterogeneity is high. Here, we present the Long Read Alignment Assembler (LRAA), a unified and versatile computational framework for isoform identification and quantification from long-read RNA sequencing data across bulk, single-cell, and single-nucleus transcriptomic samples. LRAA combines splice-graph based structural modeling with expectation maximization based optimization to probabilistically resolve ambiguous read assignments and improve isoform abundance estimation. The framework supports quantification-only, reference-guided, and fully reference-free (de novo) modes of analysis within a single methodological paradigm. We benchmarked LRAA using both simulated and genuine long-read datasets spanning sequencing standards and whole transcriptomes. Central to this evaluation is a novel benchmarking strategy based on Multiplexed Overexpression of Regulatory Factors (MORFs), which provides biologically expressed, barcoded isoforms with unambiguous read-level ground truth. Across all benchmarks, including MORFs, synthetic spike-ins, and whole-transcriptome datasets, LRAA consistently outperformed state-of-the-art methods in isoform identification accuracy, sensitivity, and expression quantification. Finally, we demonstrate the biological utility of LRAA by resolving cell-type-specific isoform usage across peripheral blood immune cell populations and by detecting a pathogenic cryptic isoform of STMN2 with associated transcriptional changes in single-nucleus RNA-seq data from frontal cortex tissue of an individual with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Together, these results establish LRAA as a robust and general solution for resolving transcript diversity in complex biological systems, from development to disease.",
        "41727136": "ID: 41727136\nTitle: TDP-43 pathology is linked to motor neuron loss and is independent of stress granules in vivo.\nAbstract: Nuclear depletion and cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 define a pathological signature across amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE). Stress granule persistence and chronic activation of the integrated stress response (ISR) have been proposed to trigger this pathology, yet clinical trials targeting these pathways have failed despite robust target engagement suggesting that the prevailing model may be incomplete. Here, we use a physiologically relevant recurrent hyperthermia paradigm to directly test the relationship between stress granules and TDP-43 pathology in vivo. We find that RNA-binding proteins typically associated with stress granules persist as dynamic, phase-separated cytoplasmic assemblies in spinal motor neurons of both wild-type and mutant TDP-43 mice. These structures resolve spontaneously and are spatially distinct from TDP-43 puncta. Strikingly, in mutant TDP-43 mice with a compromised acute stress granule response, stress exposure provokes TDP-43 nuclear export and cytoplasmic deposition, culminating in selective loss of spinal \u03b1-motor neurons after recurrent stress. Our results reveal that TDP-43 nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation can occur independently of stress granules in vivo, overturning a central assumption of TDP-43 pathogenesis. This paradigm shift reframes the mechanistic link between cellular stress and TDP-43 pathology, providing a new perspective for therapeutic strategies related to ISR modulation.",
        "41772347": "ID: 41772347\nTitle: Granules Gone Rogue: Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Ribonucleoprotein Structures in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Fused in Sarcoma (ALS-FUS) Pathology.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the selective loss of motor neurons. Among its genetic subtypes, mutations in the fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene represent an aggressive form, often associated with early onset and rapid progression. FUS is a ubiquitously expressed DNA/RNA-binding nuclear protein involved in maintaining DNA damage repair and RNA metabolism. It also plays a crucial role in the formation of ribonucleoprotein (RNP) granules such as cytoplasmic stress granules and nuclear paraspeckles under stress. In ALS, pathogenic FUS mutations frequently disrupt the subcellular distribution of FUS, leading to cytoplasmic mislocalization and aggregation. Mutant FUS further disrupts granular dynamics by its aberrant incorporation into stress granules and altering their biophysical properties. The loss of nuclear FUS function leads to elevated levels of the long non-coding RNA NEAT1 and enhanced paraspeckle assembly with disrupted structural integrity. The impaired nucleocytoplasmic granular dynamics compromise the cellular resilience, thereby increasing motor neuron vulnerability. The interaction of FUS with other ALS-associated proteins causes pathological alterations in the cellular milieu, suggesting a common underlying disease mechanism. This comprehensive review emphasizes the FUS-mediated RNP granule regulation under physiological and pathological conditions. Further, clinically approved and emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at attenuating FUS pathology and RNP granule dynamics have been described.",
        "41794289": "ID: 41794289\nTitle: Visualizing TERRA RNA G-quadruplex Unfolding in FUS Biomolecular Condensates.\nAbstract: RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) are remarkably stable secondary structures with critical regulatory roles in gene expression, RNA metabolism, and telomere maintenance. However, their behavior within cells remains controversial, partly due to challenges in detecting rG4s in complex environments. Here, we use solution NMR spectroscopy to investigate how condensates formed by the low-complexity and RGG domains of the RNA-binding protein FUS affect the structure of TERRA, a highly stable model rG4. We show that FUS LC-RGG1 interacts with TERRA in dilute solution and that binding perturbs, but does not disrupt, the G-quadruplex structure. When co-phase separated with FUS LC-RGG1, however, NMR signatures of TERRA's folded state disappear, and the remaining observable resonances indicate an unfolded conformation, even in buffer containing potassium where TERRA rG4 is exceptionally stable when outside a condensate. Quantitative comparisons with a mutant form of TERRA, used as a baseline for fully unfolded RNA, suggest that at minimum a third of TERRA RNA becomes unfolded in the condensed phase. Thus, our results demonstrate that condensates can shift the structural ensemble of rG4 towards unfolded species, offering a potential mechanistic explanation for their apparent lack of stability in vivo and revealing how phase-separated environments may actively modulate RNA structure and function.",
        "41840875": "ID: 41840875\nTitle: Valosin-containing protein counteracts ATP-driven dissolution of FUS condensates through its ATPase activity in vitro.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) forms phase-separated condensates implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although millimolar ATP concentrations paradoxically dissolve FUS condensates through hydrotropic activity, condensates nevertheless persist in cells, suggesting active regulatory mechanisms. Here, using a reconstituted system, we show that the AAA+ATPase valosin-containing protein (VCP) counteracts ATP-driven dissolution of FUS condensates. VCP preserved both wild-type and ALS-linked P525L condensates under high ATP conditions, and this protection required catalytic ATPase activity rather than stable partitioning into condensates. The effect was abolished by the D2-specific inhibitor ML240. Our findings establish direct biochemical evidence that VCP ATPase activity maintains FUS condensates under high ATP conditions, highlighting ATPase-driven enzymatic control of liquid-liquid phase separation as a potential general principle with implications for neurodegeneration.",
        "41854301": "ID: 41854301\nTitle: Small heat shock proteins HspB1 and HspB5 differentially alter the condensation and aggregation of the TDP-43 low-complexity domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a nucleic acid-binding protein that regulates processes of mRNA metabolism, during which it undergoes condensation mediated by its C-terminal low-complexity domain (TDP-43LCD). TDP-43 aggregation and condensation are associated with neurodegenerative disease. However, the proteostasis mechanisms that regulate these processes remain elusive. Some evidence has shown that the molecular chaperone small heat shock protein HspB1 binds to and regulates the cytoplasmic phase separation of TDP-43, indicating that other small heat shock proteins may have similar effects. Here, we demonstrate divergent behaviors for HspB1 and its homolog HspB5 on TDP-43LCD condensation and aggregation. In addition to inhibiting TDP-43LCD aggregation, HspB1 partitions into TDP-43LCD condensates and increases the dynamic exchange of TDP-43LCD within condensates and with the surrounding solution. Phosphorylation-mimicking mutations within HspB1 enhance these effects. HspB5 inhibits TDP-43LCD aggregation more effectively than HspB1 and partitions into TDP-43LCD condensates, where it delays the pathological transition of the condensate to a gel/solid. We identify the N- and C-terminal regions of HspB1 and HspB5 to be crucial for the chaperone effects, and highlight the role of sequence diversity within these regions in defining small heat shock protein function. These findings demonstrate that HspB1 and HspB5 are regulators of TDP-43 phase separation and aggregation and may be potential therapeutic targets in mitigating toxic TDP-43 aggregation in neurodegenerative disease.",
        "41917183": "ID: 41917183\nTitle: STING is the scaffold protein for stress granule pre-condensation at the ER.\nAbstract: Stress granules (SGs) are dynamic, membraneless ribonucleoprotein condensates that assemble in response to cellular stress and coordinate diverse cellular stress responses and diseases. Although SG have been reported to associate with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), how ER-localized stress granule assembly is organized and regulated remains unclear. STING (stimulator of interferon genes) is a central innate immune adaptor that has recently been implicated in diverse non-canonical cellular functions, yet its potential link to SG regulation has not been established. Independent of its canonical functions in innate immune signaling, we identified a novel role of STING as a regulator of SG formation. We found that prior to stress stimulation, STING interacts with key SG core components G3BP1 and UBAP2L via its C-terminal domain (CTD) at the ER, forming a pre-condensation complex that facilitates SG maturation in response to stress. Loss of STING reduces SG formation and increases stress-induced cell death, whereas ER-anchored STING CTD is sufficient to reverse them. Mechanistically, STING enhances basal interactions between G3BP1 and UBAP2L, lowering the threshold for SG maturation upon stress. In addition, STING promotes the pathologic effects of TDP-43 mutations associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Our findings implicate STING as an ER-resident regulator of SG dynamics that contributes to neurodegenerative pathology, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target in diseases associated with aberrant SG assembly.",
        "41923885": "ID: 41923885\nTitle: Long non-coding RNA TGFB2-OT1 as a diagnostic biomarker and ceRNA regulator in rheumatoid arthritis.\nAbstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent synovial inflammation and progressive joint destruction. Growing evidence highlights the critical role of lncRNAs in RA initiation and progression. However, the pathogenic contributions of many lncRNAs remain unclear. Whole-transcriptome sequencing of PBMCs from 5 RA patients and 5 healthy controls identified differentially expressed lncRNAs. Candidate lncRNAs, selected by fold-change and expression level, were validated via qRT-PCR in an expanded cohort (56 RA, 18 SLE, 20 pSS, and 39 HCs). Diagnostic performance was assessed by ROC analysis, and bioinformatic predictions explored potential miRNA-mRNA-protein interactions and functional mechanisms of lncRNAs. A study identified 2,162 differentially expressed lncRNAs, with 1,212 upregulated and 950 downregulated. Six lncRNAs with notable expression changes were chosen for qRT-PCR validation. TGFB2-OT1(NR_125715.1) and ENST00000413791 were significantly altered in RA PBMCs, with NR_125715.1 showing high diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.8610) and RA-specific expression. NR_125715.1 expression correlated positively with rheumatoid factor (r = 0.297, p = 0.036) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (r = 0.3809, p = 0.0041). Bioinformatics suggested NR_125715.1 might act as a ceRNA regulating E2F2 via miR-6756-3p and interact with the FUS protein, affecting RNA metabolism and inflammatory signaling. No m6A methylation or CpG islands were found. NR_125715.1 shows RA-associated dysregulation in PBMCs and demonstrates diagnostic discrimination in our cohort. Bioinformatic analyses suggest that NR_125715.1 may participate in RA-related regulatory programs, potentially involving a ceRNA axis (miR-6756-3p/E2F2) and a predicted interaction with the RNA-binding protein FUS. These mechanistic inferences are hypothesis-generating and require functional validation in future studies.",
        "41933903": "ID: 41933903\nTitle: TDP-43 multidomains and RNA modulate interactions and viscoelasticity in biomolecular condensates.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins form biomolecular condensates with RNA through phase separation, playing crucial roles in various cellular processes. Although intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are key drivers of phase separation, additional factors such as folded domains and RNA also influence condensate formation and physical properties. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this regulation remain elusive. Here, using molecular dynamics simulations, we investigate how the multidomain structure of TDP-43, which consists of its IDR, RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), and N-terminal domain (NTD), interacts with RNA and affects the characteristics of phase separation. Our analysis reveals that interactions via the IDR are dominant in all domain constructs, particularly around residues R268-F276. RRM2 increases condensate packing, whereas NTD decreases it. Upon RNA binding, several intermolecular interactions of TDP-43 are replaced by TDP-43-polyA interactions, altering viscoelastic properties of the condensate. Specifically, RRMs enhance viscosity, whereas the NTD reduces it. The presence of polyA increases elasticity, making viscosity and elasticity comparable in magnitude. These findings suggest that the multidomain structure of TDP-43 and its RNA interactions orchestrate condensate organization, modulating their viscoelastic properties.",
        "41943580": "ID: 41943580\nTitle: DCPS modulates TDP-43-linked neurodegeneration through P-body-mediated RNA decay.\nAbstract: The proteinopathy of the RNA-binding protein TDP-43, characterized by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic inclusion, is a hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Through CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) screening in human neurons, we identified the decapping scavenger enzyme (DCPS) as a novel genetic modifier of TDP-43 loss-of-function (LOF)-mediated neurotoxicity. Our findings reveal that TDP-43 LOF leads to aberrant mRNA degradation via dysregulating the properties and activity of processing bodies (P-bodies). TDP-43 interacts with P-body component proteins, potentially influencing their dynamic equilibrium and assembly into ribonucleoprotein (RNP) granules. Loss of TDP-43 hyperactivates P-bodies, increasing mRNA association and RNA decay. Reducing DCPS restores P-body integrity and RNA turnover, ultimately improving neuronal survival. Overall, this study highlights a novel role of TDP-43 in RNA processing through P-body regulation and identifies DCPS as a potential therapeutic target for TDP-43 proteinopathy-related neurodegenerative diseases.",
        "41952326": "ID: 41952326\nTitle: Biochemical and Immunohistochemical Associations of TDP-43 and Cryptic RNA With Hippocampal and Amygdala Volumetrics in Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Immunohistochemically (IHC) measured transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) inclusions are observed in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and are associated with medial temporal lobe atrophy. Accumulation of cryptic exons occurs in AD in response to TDP-43 pathology. We aimed to assess relationships between IHC and biochemically measured insoluble TDP-43 and cryptic exons and assess associations with hippocampal and amygdala volume loss and atrophy rates on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Eighty-one neuropathologically diagnosed AD cases were analyzed. For biochemistry, insoluble TDP-43 was quantified using a Meso-scale discovery (MSD) immunoassay. IHC-TDP burden was quantified with digital histopathology. Cryptic RNAs were assessed via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Thirty-eight cases had serial brain MRI. Hippocampal and amygdala volumes were calculated using FreeSurfer. Regression models were used to investigate associations among IHC-TDP-43 status/burden, MSD-TDP status/levels, cryptic RNAs, and hippocampal and amygdala volumes and atrophy rates. IHC-TDP(+) cases exhibited elevated levels of MSD-TDP and cryptic RNAs (KCNQ2, STMN2, and UNC13A) and increased MSD-TDP levels were associated with increased cryptic RNA levels, in the hippocampus and amygdala. IHC-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal and amygdala volumes compared to IHC-TDP(-) cases. MSD-TDP(+) cases had smaller hippocampal volumes and faster amygdala rates of atrophy compared with MSD-TDP(-) cases. Higher KCNQ2 and UNC13A levels were associated with smaller amygdala volumes. MSD-TDP level is a reliable surrogate for IHC-based TDP-43 status. Both TDP-43 and cryptic RNA levels are associated with reduced medial temporal volumes, suggesting cryptic exons may be playing a role in brain volume loss in AD. ANN NEUROL 2026;100:193-205.",
        "41964251": "ID: 41964251\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplex-protein interactions: from nuclear RNA processing to cytoplasmic stress response and neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) are stable secondary structures formed by non-canonical Hoogsteen base-pairing of guanine-rich sequences in precursor and mature messenger and non-coding RNAs. We review evidence that rG4s exist in two functionally distinct worlds. In the nucleus, rG4s fold co-transcriptionally to regulate gene expression and RNA processing and organizing membraneless organelles through liquid-liquid phase separation. Splicing regulation by rG4s is restricted to vertebrates and co-evolved with transcriptome complexity. In the cytoplasm, rG4s are actively maintained in an unfolded state by dedicated helicases and RNA-binding proteins, but fold upon stress to nucleate stress granules, that sequester mRNAs and sustain cell survival. When compartmentalization of rG4-protein interactions fails, cells lose both nuclear RNA processing control and cytoplasmic translational regulation and proper stress response. The same biophysical properties that make rG4s effective scaffolds for reversible phase separation in RNA processing, proteostasis, and acute stress become liabilities under chronic conditions: in ageing neurons, failure of rG4-protein homoeostasis transforms protective condensates into irreversible aggregates associated with \u03b1-synuclein, tau, TDP-43, and FUS pathology. We discuss the implications of a dynamic equilibrium of folded and unfolded rG4s in health and disease, with particular focus on their emerging roles in neurodegeneration.",
        "41965924": "ID: 41965924\nTitle: Origin of the ionic-strength dependent reentrant behavior in the liquid-liquid phase separation of uncharged intrinsically disordered proteins.\nAbstract: The effect of salt on coacervation of synthetic or biological polyelectrolytes and polyampholytes is well-studied. However, recent experiments showed that largely uncharged IDPs (like FUS) also undergo LLPS at physiological salt concentrations such as [Cion]~0.15\u2009M, dissolve at higher salt concentration, and again phase separate at even higher salt concentrations such as [Cion]~3\u2009M. Here we use analytical theory and explicit solvent coarse-grained simulations to reveal the mechanism of these transitions, which is significantly different than that of highly charged IDPs with net charge neutrality. At low [Cion], the ionic solution acts as a highly correlated medium conferring long-range effective attractive interactions between spatially distant monomers. In this regime, the ion concentration inside the condensate is higher than in the bulk solution. As [Cion] increases, the correlation length in the ionic plasma decreases, and the condensate dissolves. Second LLPS at high [Cion] is due to the entropy-driven crowding, and the ion concentration inside the condensate is lower than in the bulk. Our study unravels a general physical mechanism of salt-dependent reentrant behavior in LLPS in uncharged IDPs.",
        "41969219": "ID: 41969219\nTitle: An ALS-associated mutation in the C-terminal \u03b1-helix of TDP-43 uncouples condensate formation and amyloid assembly.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) plays a critical role in RNA metabolism and is incorporated into biomolecular condensates called stress granules. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and several other neurodegenerative disorders, TDP-43 undergoes aberrant phase transitions, forming insoluble amyloid aggregates, including fibrils composed of solely its intrinsically disordered C-terminal domain (CTD). Despite its central role in disease, the conformational dynamics of the CTD remain poorly understood due to its heterogeneous and transient conformational landscape. Here, we employ native ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) using nanopipette sub-micron nano electrospray ionization (nanoESI) emitters to characterize the conformational landscape of wild-type and ALS-associated TDP-43 CTD variants (Q331K and R361S) under different solution conditions. Our data suggest that mutations and salt concentration modulate the CTD's conformations. Combined with thioflavin T fluorescence, light scattering, and microscopy, we reveal that these conformational shifts correlate with altered amyloid assembly kinetics and propensity to form condensates. Notably, the Q331K variant, which has a mutation in the transient \u03b1-helical region in the CTD, has reduced propensity to form biomolecular condensates but can undergo amyloid assembly in the absence of condensate formation, suggesting that sequence alterations in this \u03b1-helical region can tune the molecular mechanism of amyloid assembly. This study demonstrates the power of IM-MS in probing disordered proteins and reveals mechanistic insights into how disease-associated mutations differentially tune TDP-43 CTD amyloid assembly mechanisms.",
        "41987206": "ID: 41987206\nTitle: RNA-binding proteins: a comprehensive review of multifaceted regulatory mechanisms in neuroinflammation and implications in the pathogenesis of neurological disorders.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation stands as a cornerstone pathological hallmark across a spectrum of neurological disorders, drawing intensified scientific scrutiny owing to its profoundly intricate and multi-layered regulatory networks. At the heart of this complexity, RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) emerge as masterful post-transcriptional orchestrators, exerting precise control over a vast array of neuroinflammatory cascades. Mounting evidence underscores that RBPs transcend their classical roles in RNA sensing and innate immune recognition, actively shaping pivotal biological pathways\u2014ranging from inflammatory signal transduction and programmed cell death to metabolic reprogramming, epigenetic remodeling and dynamic crosstalk with non-coding RNAs. Furthermore, the functional versatility of RBPs is amplified by nuanced alterations in their nucleocytoplasmic trafficking, stress granule formation, post-translational modifications, and RNA-binding specificities, all of which intricately fine-tune their regulatory impact within the neuroinflammatory milieu. Strikingly, the cell type-specific actions of RBPs in neurons, microglia, and astrocytes unveil a sophisticated tapestry of molecular specialization, offering transformative insights into their context-dependent functions. Abnormal function of RNA-binding proteins is closely related to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Parkinson\u2019s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis. In addition, RNA-binding proteins are involved in various pathological processes, including central nervous system infections, stroke, high-altitude cerebral hypoxia, and traumatic brain injury. This review systematically organizes the multifaceted regulatory mechanisms of RNA-binding proteins in neuroinflammation. It deeply explores their key roles in the occurrence and development of nervous system diseases. The review aims to construct a comprehensive theoretical framework and provide a scientific basis for developing new diagnostic methods and targeted therapeutic strategies.",
        "41993496": "ID: 41993496\nTitle: Nuclear export modulates TDP-43 phase transition and cytoplasmic aggregation.\nAbstract: RNA-binding protein TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) can form liquid-like, nuclear assemblies whose phase behavior may influence its aggregation propensity and neurotoxic activity. The mechanism(s) that modulates the transition of TDP-43 from a liquid to solid phase is poorly defined. Here we combine chemical and genome-wide genetic screenings to identify cellular factors that modulate the phase behavior of an RNA-binding defective TDP-43 mutant that mimics an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-associated variant. Our screens uncover multiple cellular processes including RNA splicing, protein translation, proteostasis imbalance and nuclear export as TDP-43 phase regulators. Importantly, TDP-43 phase transition can be dynamically recapitulated in vitro in a semi-permeabilized cell system, which reveals that the inhibition of nuclear export reshapes the nuclear environment in favor of an RNA-dependent TDP-43 liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) state, which mitigates cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation. We validated this mechanism in a brain organoid model bearing an ALS-associated mutation, showing that nuclear export deficiency can limit pathogenic phospho-TDP-43 accumulation. These findings establish nuclear export as a key regulator of TDP-43 phase transitions and define a mechanistic framework that links altered nuclear transport and phase dynamics to TDP-43 aggregation potential.",
        "41995916": "ID: 41995916\nTitle: Correction: Key Modulators of the Stress Granule Response TIA1, TDP-43, and G3BP1 Are Altered by Polyglutamine-Expanded ATXN7.\nAbstract: ",
        "41996987": "ID: 41996987\nTitle: Decoding RNA splicing pathology: Alternative splicing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its therapeutic potential.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive motor neuron loss, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. Dysregulation of RNA metabolism and splicing has emerged as a central mechanism in ALS pathogenesis. TARDBP (TAR DNA-binding protein), FET family proteins (FUS, EWSR1, TAF15), SOD1 (Superoxide Dismutase 1), and C9orf72 (Chromosome 9 Open Reading Frame 72) are key genes associated with ALS that regulate RNA processing, alternative splicing, and nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Mutations or mislocalization of these proteins result in nuclear loss-of-function and cytoplasmic gain-of-function toxicity, promoting protein aggregation, sequestering spliceosomal components, and impairing spliceosome assembly. This leads to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons in essential neuronal genes, such as STMN2 (Stathmin 2) and UNC13A (Unc-13 Homolog A), resulting in the production of truncated proteins, defective axonal maintenance, and impaired synaptic function. TDP-43 pathology, a hallmark of ALS, disrupts splicing and RNA transport, while C9orf72 repeat expansions and FET protein mutations exacerbate cytoplasmic aggregation and stress granule dynamics. Mutant SOD1 contributes via mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and disrupted axonal transport. Therapeutic strategies targeting these mechanisms are advancing rapidly. Gene replacement therapy, which restores STMN2 expression, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) targeting mutant transcripts show promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. Complementary approaches, including the inhibition of stress kinases and the activation of autophagy, reduce cytoplasmic protein aggregation and support neuronal homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive overview of RNA splicing regulation, spliceosomal dysfunction, and cryptic exon incorporation in ALS. Understanding the interplay among splicing defects, RNA-binding protein pathology, and neuronal degeneration is critical for developing next-generation multimodal therapies to restore RNA processing, reduce toxic protein accumulation, and promote motor neuron survival.",
        "42029573": "ID: 42029573\nTitle: Rational Design of a Multivalent RNA Combining Structural Motifs Tailored to Multiple Domains of Fused in Sarcoma for Potent Inhibition of Aggregation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) is an RNA-binding protein whose pathological aggregation, driven by aberrant phase separation, is implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Although RNA molecules can modulate the FUS phase behavior, identifying highly effective sequences remains challenging because of FUS's multiple low-specificity RNA-binding domains. In this study, we rationally designed a 65-mer RNA, U1'+TERRA, by combining a stem-loop-GGU motif and a G-quadruplex (G4) structure, each known to interact with distinct FUS domains. U1'+TERRA exhibited strong binding affinity and effectively inhibited FUS aggregation in vitro. We introduced 2'-O-methyl modifications, generating (U1'+TERRA)-2'-OMe, which retained structural integrity and demonstrated resistance to nuclease degradation to enhance biological stability. Notably, (U1'+TERRA)-2'-OMe suppressed FUS aggregation even at a low concentration. These findings suggested that multivalent RNA constructs with rationally arranged motifs can serve as potent inhibitors of FUS aggregation. Our approach highlights the potential of structure-guided RNA engineering for the development of nucleic acid therapeutics targeting RNA-binding proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.",
        "42051315": "ID: 42051315\nTitle: Statins and genetic inhibition of the mevalonate pathway activate an ATF3-STMN2 regenerative program.\nAbstract: Loss of neuronal regenerative capacity is a common feature of neurodegenerative disease and axonal injury, yet the transcriptional programs governing this state remain poorly defined. Stathmin-2 (STMN2), a tubulin-binding protein essential for axon maintenance and repair, is profoundly depleted following loss of nuclear TDP-43 in neurodegenerative disease. Here, we identify statins as potent inducers of STMN2 expression. Pharmacological and genetic suppression of the mevalonate pathway, and subsequent prevention of protein geranylgeranylation, restored STMN2 levels in TDP-43 deficient cells and promoted neurite growth. STMN2 induction was abrogated when using a statin analogue unable to interact with HMG-CoA reductase, and through co-administration of mevalonate or geranylgeranyl diphosphate substrates. RNA-seq revealed that statins induce a coordinated pro-regenerative transcriptional response, including activation of the AP-1 transcription factor complex gene, ATF3. Loss of ATF3 attenuated STMN2 induction in vitro, and diminished injury-induced Stmn2 upregulation in spinal motor neurons in vivo. These results demonstrate statins as modulators of ATF3 and STMN2 expression and highlight their therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disease.",
        "42068244": "ID: 42068244\nTitle: Exploring the role of phase separation in TDP-43 pathogenesis with ArtiTDP43.\nAbstract: TDP-43 is a nuclear RNA-binding protein implicated in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and FTLD, where it becomes mislocalized to the cytoplasm and forms pathological aggregates. These aggregates are thought to arise through liquid-liquid phase separation, a process by which proteins form dynamic, membrane-less condensates that can mature into solid structures. To better understand this process, the authors developed ArtiTDP43, a chemically controllable system that enables reversible formation of TDP-43 condensates in cells. Using this tool, they showed that TDP-43 forms different structures depending on its concentration: small liquid-like puncta, intermediate condensates associated with stress granules, and large solid aggregates resembling disease pathology. These transitions are reversible at early stages but become irreversible as aggregates solidify. The study by Combe et\u00a0al. demonstrates that increasing cytoplasmic TDP-43 concentration drives a liquid-to-solid transition, while oxidative stress accelerates this process and promotes pathological features such as phosphorylation and p62 recruitment. Importantly, formation of cytoplasmic aggregates leads to depletion of nuclear TDP-43 and increased cell death, indicating toxicity. Overall, the findings establish a mechanistic link between phase separation, aggregation, and cytotoxicity in TDP-43 proteinopathies. ArtiTDP43 provides a powerful tool to study early disease mechanisms and explore therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing pathological aggregation or maintaining normal TDP-43 dynamics.",
        "42072681": "ID: 42072681\nTitle: Condensate State as Determinant of Amyloid Pathology in Neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases arise when normally functional aggregation-prone proteins transition into stable cross-\u03b2 amyloid fibrils. Although these fibrils share a conserved architecture, the pathways that lead to fibrillation vary across proteins and cellular environments. Liquid-liquid phase separation is now recognized as a central organizer of intracellular biochemistry that modulates protein aggregation. Physiological condensation can buffer aggregation by maintaining macromolecular solubility and providing partner interactions that compete against pathological protein-protein interactions. However, condensates can transform and age into gel-like states that can favor the emergence of \u03b2-rich oligomers and solid-state fibrils. Across six disease-linked proteins that include Tau, \u03b1-synuclein, amyloid-\u03b2, TDP-43, FUS, and hnRNPA1, we compare how sequence-encoded interaction motifs, cellular cofactors, and interfacial microenvironments shape the balance between physiological condensates and pathological amyloids. Here, we highlight the unifying drivers of aggregation and intervention points that preserve native function while limiting toxic amyloid formation.",
        "42074305": "ID: 42074305\nTitle: Amyloid-\u03b2, Tau Protein, \u03b1-Synuclein, TDP-43, and FUS in Mixed Pathology: And Intrinsic Disorder to Rule Them All.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease (PD), Lewy Body Disease (LBD), and related dementias, represent a global health challenge, particularly in aging populations. The simultaneous occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases in an aging population suggests a potential link between causative proteins. Such neurodegenerative proteins, including amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), \u03c4-protein (tau), \u03b1-synuclein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), and Fused in Sarcoma (FUS), share key characteristics of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), which can explain promiscuous physical interactions, cross-seeding, co-occurrence, pathological synergy, and shared upstream and downstream mechanisms. This review synthesizes current evidence on (1) shared biophysical features of neurodegeneration-associated proteins, (2) mechanisms driving mixed neuropathology, (3) therapeutic implications of disorder-driven interactions, and (4) key unresolved questions shaping future research. By framing neurodegeneration as a network of interacting, disorder-driven proteinopathies rather than isolated entities, this perspective highlights the need for integrative, systems-level approaches to better understand disease heterogeneity and to identify novel targets for intervention.",
        "42087256": "ID: 42087256\nTitle: Targeting the integrated stress response or Ataxin-2 alleviates neurodegeneration in PolyGR models of C9orf72 associated frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are fatal, early-onset neurodegenerative diseases. The most common genetic cause of FTD and ALS is a G4C2 hexanucleotide repeat expansion in the C9orf72 gene. This mutation leads to the production of toxic dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), via repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation. These DPRs disrupt stress granule (SG) dynamics, with SG regulators such as Ataxin-2 (ATXN2) implicated in disease risk. The integrated stress response (ISR), a key driver of SG formation via eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation, has been linked to C9orf72 expansions, but the role of individual DPRs in ISR activation remains unclear. Here, using Drosophila models expressing physiologically relevant repeat length DPRs, we identify poly(GR) as a novel activator of the ISR, inducing early and sustained eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and SG accumulation prior to motor decline. Genetic inhibition of the ISR or knockdown of ATX2, the Drosophila orthologue of ATXN2, rescues motor deficits in these models. ATXN2 knockdown also reduces poly(GR) toxicity in mouse primary neurons. These findings position poly(GR) as a key driver of ISR activation and highlight ATXN2 and the ISR as promising therapeutic targets in C9orf72-associated FTD/ALS.",
        "42095372": "ID: 42095372\nTitle: Structuring Disorder via Supervised Molecular Dynamics: Uncovering Arginine-Glycine-Glycine-Mediated Ribonucleic Acid-Intrinsically Disordered Region Recognition Mechanisms.\nAbstract: In recent years, RNA has emerged as a central player in gene regulation and cellular homeostasis, far beyond its canonical role as a mediator between DNA and proteins. Moreover, RNA-binding proteins orchestrate many of these processes not only through their folded domains but also via intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs). Particular attention has been given to arginine-glycine-rich motifs, which endow these regions with remarkable versatility, flexibility, and interaction adaptability. However, the dynamic nature of such regions represents a major challenge for both structural characterization and computational modeling of their interactions with RNA. In this study, we explore the applicability of supervised molecular dynamics (SuMD) to reconstruct, at atomic resolution, the recognition mechanisms between RNA and disordered protein regions while capturing the multistep nature of the binding process. By focusing on two experimentally resolved systems, SF3A1-UBL/U1-SL4 and FUS RRM/U1-SL3, we show that SuMD can reproduce association pathways involving both disordered and structured regions, capturing transient contacts and interaction hierarchies. We further extend the approach to a prospective system lacking an experimentally resolved complex structure, leading to a model that is consistent with experimental mutagenesis data. This approach provides new perspectives for understanding how IDRs recognize and modulate RNA and generating structural hypotheses for such complexes, paving the way for future applications in the rational design of RNA-protein-targeted therapeutics.",
        "42096556": "ID: 42096556\nTitle: Short RNA chaperones promote aggregation-resistant TDP-43 conformers to mitigate neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Aberrant aggregation of the prion-like RNA binding protein TDP-43 drives several fatal neurodegenerative proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this work, we define how short, specific RNAs solubilize TDP-43. These short RNAs engage and stabilize the TDP-43 RNA recognition motifs, which allosterically destabilizes a conserved helical region in the prion-like domain, thereby promoting aggregation-resistant conformers. Sequence-space mining identified short RNA chaperones with enhanced activity against TDP-43 and disease-linked variants. Enhanced short RNA chaperones mitigated aberrant TDP-43 phenotypes in optogenetic models and in ALS patient-derived and control motor neurons. In mice with cytoplasmic TDP-43 aggregation and motor neuron loss, an enhanced short RNA chaperone reduced pathological aggregation, restored TDP-43 function, and conferred neuroprotection. These results define a mechanistic and therapeutic framework for RNA-based strategies to counter TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
        "42111176": "ID: 42111176\nTitle: The intrinsic disorder challenge for AlphaFold: A case study of G3BP1 and pathogenic peptide.\nAbstract: The dipeptide repeat protein GR20 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) exerts neurotoxicity in part by binding to the stress granule protein G3BP1 and disrupting liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). However, the structural basis of this interaction remains elusive due to the pervasive intrinsic disorder in both partners. Here, we combine biochemical assays and structure prediction to characterize the G3BP1-GR20 complex. GR20 has high-affinity binding to G3BP1 and modulates LLPS in a concentration-dependent manner. Since the standard AlphaFold (AF) pipeline failed to predict credible models, we employed a constraint-based method AFEX to generate a G3BP1-GR20 complex model with improved confidence and structural plausibility. Our work underscores the necessity of extra efforts for AF predictions on disordered complexes and demonstrates the value of integrative and knowledge-guided approaches for exploring the \"invisible proteome\" of biomolecular condensates.",
        "42120534": "ID: 42120534\nTitle: RNA imbalance as a hallmark of cellular ageing.\nAbstract: Major advances over the past few decades have highlighted the complex regulation of RNA from transcription to nuclear export and from translation to decay. Despite the emerging cellular landscape of malleable and multifunctional RNA molecules, the role of RNA dysregulation in ageing, one of the most fundamental processes of human biology, is underappreciated. Here we focus on ageing-linked dysregulation of the mRNA life cycle. We summarize how RNA metabolism steadily deviates throughout ageing and senescence: in transcription, aged cells bias shorter genes at the expense of complex transcripts; in splicing, ageing-linked alternative exon usage is common; in translation, ribosomal collisions on mRNAs decouple transcriptional output from protein production; and in decay, aberrant RNAs accumulate due to poor degradation activity. We close by discussing how ageing-linked dysregulation of RNA biology can drive cellular stress and thus serve as a therapeutic target to reverse disease.",
        "42127907": "ID: 42127907\nTitle: S-acylation of TDP43 regulates its condensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP43 inclusion bodies are widely present in the majority of patients with familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The mechanisms regulating TDP43 solubility remain incompletely understood. Here, we report that TDP43 undergoes S-acylation primarily at the Cys244 residue by the S-acyltransferase zDHHC23. This S-acylation maintains the liquid-like properties of TDP43 by reducing the aberrant interaction with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and PARylated proteins, thereby countering the pathological condensation of TDP43. S-acylation-deficient TDP43 inclusions sequester the translational machinery and inhibit cytoplasmic protein translation, ultimately resulting in neurotoxicity. Importantly, TDP43 S-acylation is decreased in the familial ALS-associated TDP43 mutants as well as in SOD1-G93A mice and C9orf72-ALS induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons, suggesting the widespread involvement of TDP43 S-acylation in ALS pathogenesis. Our findings reveal an undescribed modification of TDP43 and provide deeper insight into the regulation of TDP43 pathological condensation in ALS.",
        "42135750": "ID: 42135750\nTitle: Maintenance and disruption of the physiological dimer structure of TDP-43 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration.\nAbstract: Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43\u00a0kDa (TDP-43) is an essential regulator of RNA metabolism, playing a pivotal role in splicing, transport, and stability. While its cytoplasmic aggregation is the pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), recent evidence suggests that the earliest pathogenic event is the disruption of its physiological homodimeric structure. Under healthy conditions, TDP-43 forms dimers via its N-terminal domain, a configuration that is crucial for its nuclear solubility and cooperative RNA binding. In this review, we propose the \"Molecular Zipper\" hypothesis to describe the maintenance of TDP-43 structural homeostasis. In this framework, the N-terminal domain acts as a stabilizing \"NTD-mediated anchor\" that keeps the protein in a functional, \"zipped\" dimeric state, effectively sequestering its aggregation-prone C-terminal regions. Pathogenic triggers-including genetic mutations, aberrant post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation and acetylation, and environmental stressors-can \"unzip\" this structure, leading to the formation of pathogenic monomers. These pathogenic monomers show increased propensity for cytoplasmic mislocalization and recruit wild-type protein into aggregates through a prion-like seeded aggregation mechanism, culminating in nuclear functional loss and cytoplasmic gain-of-toxicity. We further evaluate the emerging diagnostic landscape, focusing on methods to monitor the dimer-to-monomer ratio. Integrating prior biochemical data on TDP-43 dimerization with structural modeling enables a more coherent account of the transition from the physiological dimer to pathological conformers. The Molecular Zipper framework offers a conceptual foundation for reconciling existing experimental findings and for guiding future studies on early structural changes in TDP-43 proteinopathy.",
        "42167675": "ID: 42167675\nTitle: TDP-43: a critical amplifier of Alzheimer's disease beyond amyloid and tau.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy has recently emerged as a pivotal, yet underrecognized, contributor to the multifaceted neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). While amyloid-\u03b2 and tau have long been established as cardinal pathological hallmarks, growing evidence delineates TDP-43 as a critical participant of neurodegeneration, intricately interwoven with amyloid and tau pathologies. TDP-43 mislocalization, post-translational modifications, and aggregation potentiate neuronal loss through disruption of RNA metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and protein homeostasis. This tripartite interplay manifests in synergistic and possibly multidirectional pathological cascades that amplify neuronal vulnerability and cognitive decline, thereby complicating the clinical and pathological complexity of AD. Here, we critically reviewed the mechanistic crosstalk among TDP-43, amyloid-\u03b2, and tau, focusing on preclinical and clinical evidence, highlighting possible convergent pathways of aggregation, propagation, and neurodegeneration. Moreover, this review also evaluates mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy failure, and inflammation as underlying events associated with TDP-43 pathology. Therefore, we argue for a reconceptualization of AD as a dynamic proteinopathy network, with TDP-43 as a core integrative node influencing disease onset and its progression. Notably, we discuss emerging diagnostic modalities associated with molecular tracers of TDP-43, providing prospects for future biomarker identification. Finally, this review articulates the translational relevance of TDP-43 therapy in AD and related neurological disorders, emphasizing the necessity of holistic approaches that transcend the traditional amyloid-tau paradigm to effectively tackle the full spectrum of AD pathobiology.",
        "42169406": "ID: 42169406\nTitle: Charge characteristics of fluorescent proteins modulate FUS LCD condensation.\nAbstract: Fluorescent proteins (FPs) have revolutionized cell imaging by visualizing protein localizations in the cellular native environment and in real time. Recently, FPs have been widely used for investigating protein liquid-liquid phase separation. Nevertheless, given that small charged biomolecules are a main driver in protein condensation, the charge state of FPs would affect protein condensation in cells. Many current studies have overlooked that the electrostatic properties of FPs can perturb delicate intermolecular interactions. In this study, we systematically evaluated the influence of FP net charge on in vivo protein condensation using the low-complexity domain (LCD) of the intrinsically disordered protein Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) as a model system. FUS LCD was fused to FPs exhibiting a wide range of net charges at physiological pH and expressed in Escherichia coli. Fluorescence imaging and molecular dynamics simulation revealed distinct condensation patterns that correlated with FP charge. The results demonstrated that FP net charge can affect protein condensation. We suggest that careful selection of FPs based on their electrostatic properties is necessary to achieve both the accuracy and reproducibility of biological experiments, ultimately leading to more reliable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying protein condensation.",
        "42193936": "ID: 42193936\nTitle: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances and Future Directions.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig's disease), represent a growing global health burden characterized by progressive neuronal loss and functional decline. Despite decades of intensive research, effective disease-modifying therapies remain limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. This review highlights recent advances in the understanding of disease etiology and emerging treatment approaches, with a particular focus on modalities with translational potential. We discussed novel disease-modifying interventions, including gene and cell therapies, RNA-targeting strategies, and immunotherapies aimed at clearing misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, tau, and \u03b1-synuclein. In parallel, we examined the evolving recognition of neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as actionable therapeutic targets, alongside progress in precision medicine and biomarker-guided approaches that enable early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Additionally, we summarized developments in repurposed pharmacological agents, neuroprotective compounds, and lifestyle interventions, emphasizing the importance of integrative, multimodal strategies. Across AD, PD, and ALS, convergent molecular mechanisms, including protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and disrupted proteostasis, present opportunities for cross-disease therapeutic targeting. Finally, we addressed key challenges and future directions, including translating preclinical efficacy into clinical success, optimizing CNS-targeted delivery systems, and navigating ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and stem cell therapies.",
        "42207631": "ID: 42207631\nTitle: RNA-binding protein diversity and NLS arginines regulate FUS mixing in mRNA-rich compartments.\nAbstract: Despite being prone to condensation, many RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) do not form large condensates in cells. This issue is still widely researched, particularly because aggregation of RBPs, such as FUS, is the hallmark of some neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated RNA levels and protein chaperone activity have already emerged as key factors preventing aberrant phase separation. Here, we explored the role of RBP diversity in mRNA-rich condensates. While FUS and its partners form distinct compartments when probed one by one, increasing RBP diversity buffers FUS spatial segregation. In addition, we found that frequently mutated arginine residues in the nuclear localization signal (NLS) at the C-terminal end promote FUS mixing with multiple RBPs. Therefore, we anticipate that pathological NLS mutations in FUS not only alter its active nuclear import but also regulate FUS interactions with its partners in mRNA-rich compartments with putative consequences for the onset and progression of FUS-related neurodegenerative diseases.",
        "42223083": "ID: 42223083\nTitle: Coarse-Grained Simulations Reveal Salt- and Length-Dependent Condensation of G4C2 RNA Repeats.\nAbstract: RNA-RNA interactions drive the formation of biomolecular condensates via liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), but their underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we employ Martini 3 coarse-grained molecular simulations to investigate phase transitions of G4C2 RNA repeats\u2500sequences implicated in neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and FTD\u2500across varying salt concentrations. The model captures salt-dependent transitions from dispersed to condensed-like states and suggests that dominant interaction patterns, including Watson-Crick-like and G-G contacts, shift with ionic strength. Notably, longer RNA sequences maintain phase-separated states at salt concentrations that dissolve shorter ones, in line with experimental observations. Our findings demonstrate the ability of the Martini coarse-grained model to reproduce key biophysical features of RNA LLPS, including sequence-length dependence and interaction specificity. This work provides molecular-level insight into RNA-driven phase separation and reveals how sequence composition and ionic strength govern the emergence and stability of RNA-rich assemblies.",
        "42227825": "ID: 42227825\nTitle: Site-Specific Raman Probes Reveal Droplet Aging and Residue-Level Fibril Polymorphism in TDP-43CTD.\nAbstract: The C-terminal domain of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43CTD) drives both liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) and amyloid formation. Understanding how TDP-43CTD droplets convert into amyloid aggregates, a process implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, requires methodology capable of site-specific structural characterization with spatial resolution. Here, we used confocal Raman spectroscopy in conjunction with an alkyne-modified amino acid (4-ethynyl-l-phenylalanine, FCC) to probe aging in individual TDP-43CTD droplets at seven aromatic sites. While nascent droplets are composed of disordered proteins, \u03b2-sheet conformers develop in aged droplets and amyloid aggregates. All three states are spectrally distinct via the alkyne stretching band, with sensitivity that varies depending on the aromatic site probed. C-terminal sites (Y374FCC, W385FCC, and F397FCC) are highly sensitive amyloid probes, revealing multiple polymorphs at the single-residue level that are not resolvable by global secondary structure or morphological characterization alone. Strikingly, while W334FCC abolishes \u03b2-sheet formation in droplets, de novo aggregation still occurs, demonstrating that droplet aging is not required for amyloid formation. Given its broad applicability to other proteins and compatibility with cellular imaging, this work establishes a generalizable approach for investigating conformational changes underlying LLPS and amyloid formation in cellulo.",
        "42228326": "ID: 42228326\nTitle: FUS modulates R-loops by functionally interacting with RNase H1.\nAbstract: R-loops are three-stranded nucleic acid structures consisting of an RNA:DNA hybrid and a displaced single-stranded DNA, typically formed during transcription. Emerging evidence indicates that R-loops are not merely transcriptional byproducts, but serve as functional regulatory structures that influence chromatin organization, transcriptional pausing, and RNA processing. However, dysregulated accumulation of R-loops can induce DNA damage and genomic instability, necessitating precise mechanisms for their regulation. This study aims to elucidate the role of the RNA-binding protein FUS (Fused in Sarcoma), a protein mutated in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and cancer, in modulating R-loop dynamics. Knockdown of FUS in HeLa cells resulted in a significant increase in global R-loop levels, as assessed by immunofluorescence and dot blot assays. Proximity ligation assay (PLA) demonstrated that FUS is in close proximity to R-loops and nascent RNA. Further, FUS was found to interact with RNase H1, a key endonuclease involved in R-loop resolution, in an R-loop dependent manner, as demonstrated by PLA and co-immunoprecipitation assay. Importantly, in vitro assays show that FUS enhances RNase H1-mediated degradation of RNA:DNA hybrids. Moreover, FUS depletion reduces RNase H1 proximity to elongating RNA polymerase II, suggesting altered engagement of RNase H1 with the transcription machinery. These findings highlight a crucial role for FUS-RNase H1 axis in regulating R-loop levels, providing insights into the potential mechanisms underlying R-loop-associated pathologies in neurodegenerative diseases linked to FUS.",
        "42234776": "ID: 42234776\nTitle: Cryptic splicing in synaptic and membrane excitability genes links TDP-43 loss to neuronal dysfunction.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology is a defining pathological hallmark of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). A major feature of TDP-43 pathology is its nuclear depletion, leading to the aberrant inclusion of cryptic exons during RNA splicing. STMN2 and UNC13A have emerged as prominent TDP-43 splicing targets, but the broader impact of TDP-43-dependent cryptic splicing on neuronal function remains unclear. Here, we report previously unidentified TDP-43 splicing targets critical for membrane excitability and synaptic function, including KALRN, RAP1GAP, SYT7, and KCNQ2. Using human stem cell-derived neurons, we showed that TDP-43 reduction induces cryptic splicing and down-regulation of these genes, resulting in impaired excitability and synaptic transmission. In postmortem brains from patients with FTD, these cryptic splicing events occurred selectively in neurons with TDP-43 pathology. Suppressing individual cryptic splicing events using antisense oligonucleotides partially restored neuronal function, and combined targeting almost fully rescued the synaptic deficit caused by TDP-43 loss. Together, our findings provide evidence that cryptic splicing in these synaptic and membrane excitability genes is not only a downstream marker but instead a direct driver of neuronal dysfunction, establishing a mechanistic link between TDP-43 pathology and neurodegeneration in ALS and FTD.",
        "42237658": "ID: 42237658\nTitle: Neuroprotective Effects of RNS60 in TDP-43 Pathology-Associated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: TDP-43 pathology is broadly observed in the cerebral cortex of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RNS60, an experimental treatment for acute ischemic stroke and ALS, enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis and function in other preclinical models. We investigated whether RNS60 improved mitochondrial stability and upper motor neuron (UMN) health in a TDP-43 mouse model of ALS. prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP mice, in which UMNs express green fluorescent protein (eGFP), and WT-UeGFP mice were treated with RNS60 or placebo intraperitoneally every other day from post-natal day (P) 30 until P90. Astrogliosis and microgliosis in brain and spinal cord were quantified by immunocytochemistry. Mitochondrial ultrastructure was studied via electron microscopy, and mitochondrial function was assessed using flow cytometry. Neuromuscular junction (NMJ) integrity was assessed in gastrocnemius, tibialis, and diaphragm muscles. RNS60 treatment reduced defective mitochondria in UMNs (prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 53.2%\u2009\u00b1\u20090.71%; prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009RNS60: 19.6%\u2009\u00b1\u20091.4%, p\u2009=\u20090.0001) and spinal motor neurons (prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 70.1%\u2009\u00b1\u20090.4.48%; prpTDP-43A315T\u2009+\u2009RNS60: 33.5%\u2009\u00b1\u20094.43%, p\u2009=\u20090.001). It increased mitochondrial membrane polarization (prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 7184\u2009\u00b1\u20091689 mean intensity; prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP+RNS60: 22120\u2009\u00b1\u20094818 mean intensity, p\u2009=\u20090.032), reduced the extent of astrogliosis and microgliosis in motor cortex and spinal cord, protected UMNs compared to placebo, and enhanced the proportion of intact NMJs in leg and diaphragm muscles (prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP\u2009+\u2009vehicle: 29.6%\u2009\u00b1\u20093.6%; prpTDP-43A315T-UeGFP\u2009+\u2009RNS60: 64.3%\u2009\u00b1\u20094.4%, p\u2009=\u20090.0002). These results suggest that RNS60 treatment promotes motor neuron health in ALS by protecting mitochondrial structure and function, preserving NMJ integrity, and reducing gliosis.",
        "42239172": "ID: 42239172\nTitle: The retroelement-derived human protein PEG10 is a regulator of mRNA splicing in neurons.\nAbstract: Retroelements, including retrotransposons, endogenous retroviruses, and their fragments, as well as rare co-opted or domesticated retroelements, can contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and aging through modulation of gene expression and induction of neuroinflammation. Paternally Expressed Gene 10 (PEG10) is a retroelement-derived human gene that has recently been identified as a putative driver of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Angelman's Syndrome. PEG10 has been reported to bind nucleic acid and undergoes a complex self-processing pathway that results in gene expression changes when the protein accumulates in cells. Here, we report that PEG10 has selectivity for binding U/G-rich RNAs and influences widespread gene expression changes. PEG10 overexpression mimics the loss of TDP-43 in broad changes to gene expression, including dysregulation of mRNA splicing pathways. Specific changes to mRNA splicing were largely unique between TDP-43 knockdown and PEG10 overexpression, as classic TDP-43 targets including STMN2 were not altered by PEG10. Instead, we identified a unique role for PEG10 in regulating splicing of neuregulin 3 (NRG3), a ligand for the neuronal receptor ERBB4. In SH-SY5Y cells and in human neurons overexpressing PEG10, NRG3 protein levels were decreased along cellular processes, suggesting that these cells are less competent at signaling through the NRG3/ERBB4 axis. Using human patient data, we observed similar changes to NRG3 splicing in UBQLN2-mediated ALS, where PEG10 is accumulated, as well as in some cases of sporadic ALS. In conclusion, the retroelement-derived gene PEG10 plays an unexpected role in regulating splicing of neuronal transcripts, which mimics some of the transcript changes observed in human ALS patient samples. Ultimately, this work has implications for the study of PEG10, and mRNA splicing in neurological diseases associated with elevated PEG10 abundance.",
        "42239455": "ID: 42239455\nTitle: FBXL21 regulates diurnal proteostasis and stress response by targeting DNAJB6 and client proteins.\nAbstract: Circadian regulation of proteostasis, a key determinant of muscle health, remains poorly understood. Here, we identified DNAJB6, an Hsp40 (DnaJ) co-chaperone, as a substrate of the circadian E3 ligase FBXL21. FBXL21 mediated the ubiquitination-dependent proteasomal degradation of both DNAJB6 and its client proteins including Desmin; causative mutations of DNAJB6 in myopathies, however, rendered resistance to FBXL21-directed degradation. Fbxl21 KO C2C12 cells displayed aberrant accumulation of Desmin, and showed aggravated cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43, another DNAJB6 client protein, in heat shock response. Under timed exercise as a physiological stressor, WT mice displayed robust diurnal rhythms in the levels of stress granule markers (G3BP1 and FUS) and TDP-43 as a function of exercise timing. In contrast, the Fbxl21 hypomorph Psttm mutant mice showed elevated expression of these proteins without exercise, which was exacerbated under exercise-induced stress conditions; importantly, these abnormalities were rescued by skeletal muscle-specific FBXL21 expression. Our study elucidates a novel diurnal regulatory mechanism of skeletal muscle proteostasis via FBXL21 as a chaperone-linked E3 ligase, highlighting the FBXL21-DNAJB6 axis as a potential therapeutic target for myopathies.",
        "42240196": "ID: 42240196\nTitle: Condensate Growth Analysis Platform for Proteins Using Ultra-Widefield Dark-Field Microscopy and Image Analysis.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates, which are membraneless organelles formed through liquid-liquid phase separation, serve as fields that regulate chemical reactions and functions by linking functionally related molecules. Accumulated data from the field of phase separation chemistry suggests that biomolecular condensates form and grow via the widely involved mechanisms, including diffusion-limited growth, fusion, and Ostwald ripening. However, tracking individual emerging or growing condensates is required to differentiate and quantify these mechanisms. In this study, we developed a label-free condensate growth analysis platform based on ultra-widefield dark-field microscopy and image analysis. Our system enables long-term detection for at least 30 min, high-time-resolution imaging at 0.1 s, and an ultra-wide imaging area of 5.8 mm2. Using this platform, we characterized the growth processes of approximately 10,000 condensates in two model proteins, HP1\u03b1 and FUS, by counting the occurrences of the three growth mechanisms. For these two proteins, condensates form through diffusion-limited growth and unexpectedly primarily grow via fusion rather than Ostwald ripening, either simultaneously or with a short lag time. Our results demonstrate that the platform can analyze the formation and growth of various biomolecular condensates in vitro without labeling the sample.",
        "42247870": "ID: 42247870\nTitle: Ribonucleic acid as an active driver of protein aggregation in neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Neurodegeneration has traditionally been largely attributed to protein aggregation, yet ribonucleic acid (RNA) has emerged as an active driver of pathology. Expanded repeat RNAs, misregulated RNA-binding proteins, and aberrant RNA-protein interactions can directly or indirectly trigger neuronal dysfunction, although the distinction between the two mechanisms might, in some cases, be loose. RNA modulates prion-like aggregation, scaffolds liquid-liquid phase separation, and either promotes or inhibits protein assembly, depending on RNA sequence and structure. The aim of this review is to discuss our current understanding of RNA's dual role-as a facilitator of aggregation or as a potential therapeutic target-revealing new mechanistic insights into diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and spinocerebellar ataxias. We highlight RNA metabolism as a central determinant of neuronal vulnerability.",
        "42252866": "ID: 42252866\nTitle: Successful simplified genomic profiling of cytology specimens using Aspyre Clinical Test for Lung (Tissue).\nAbstract: Testing patients with non-small cell lung cancer for actionable variants is essential for guiding treatment decisions in accordance with established cancer care guidelines, though limited quantity and quality of tumor tissue often leaves insufficient material for comprehensive testing. Cytopathology specimens obtained through minimally invasive techniques are a potential source of diagnostic material for genomic profiling, though typically challenging to analyze. A total of 85 DNA or total nucleic acid non-small cell lung cancer samples derived from 45 fine-needle aspirate rinse or pleural fluid samples from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania archive were tested using the Aspyre Clinical Test for Lung (Tissue) in Biofidelity's CAP/CLIA laboratory. All samples were previously characterized by the Oncomine Precision Assay Genexus assay (the orthogonal reference method). Eighty-four of 85 passed Aspyre Lung quality control, one failed. Twenty-six samples were positive for variants in the Aspyre Lung panel: 17 for single nucleotide variants (KRAS, EGFR), three for EGFR insertions/deletions, two for MET exon 14 skipping, and five for gene fusions. Eighty-two of 85 samples were run at standard input levels; three of 85 were run at low input but passed Aspyre Lung controls and include one EGFR exon 20 insertion variant-positive. All results were concordant between methods. Positive Percent Agreement and Negative Percent Agreement were 100%. Aspyre Clinical Test for Lung performs effectively on samples derived from fine needle aspirate rinses and pleural fluid. Using these cytology-based specimens for biomarker testing enables pathologists to perform simplified genomic profiling while preserving valuable tissue specimens, potentially reducing the need for additional invasive procedures.",
        "42254864": "ID: 42254864\nTitle: Human iPSC-derived motor neurons as a platform for elucidating TDP-43-related amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis: a mini review.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a major pathogenic RNA-binding protein associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Heterozygous mutations in TDP-43 cause familial ALS, known as ALS10. TDP-43 is predominantly localized in the nucleus under physiological conditions. Not only ALS patients with TARDBP mutations but also the majority of sporadic ALS patients exhibit TDP-43 pathology, which is defined by nuclear clearance and cytoplasmic aggregation. The inclusion of cryptic exons in genes such as STMN2 and UNC13A has emerged as a hallmark of TDP-43 loss of function, as demonstrated in TDP-43 knockdown models and postmortem analyses. However, it is not yet clear how TDP-43 levels and location change from healthy to pathological conditions in ALS. Motor neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been widely used in ALS research and provide a promising platform to investigate early-stage disease mechanisms. However, challenges remain in generating models that faithfully recapitulate ALS pathogenesis. In this review, we summarize recent advances in TDP-43-related iPSC-derived motor neuron models and discuss future perspectives for elucidating ALS pathogenesis. We propose that longitudinal analyses of TDP-43 dynamics and co-culture systems will be essential to better model early ALS pathogenesis.",
        "42261159": "ID: 42261159\nTitle: The Pivotal Role of HDAC6 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Neuroprotective Protagonist or Degenerative Adversary?\nAbstract: The review specifically examines the pivotal role of HDAC6 in the pathophysiological pathway of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), an escalating neurodegenerative ailment marked by the discerning damage to motor neurons. Several lines of evidence implicate inadequate proteostasis in significantly influencing neuronal degeneration. The accumulation of misfolded proteins and proteotoxicity are highlighted as significant factors in ALS pathophysiology. Key pathological hallmarks include ubiquitin-positive inclusions, disrupted RNA metabolism, cytoskeletal perturbations, and compromised axonal transport systems. HDAC6 dysregulation disrupts axonal transport, impairing mitochondrial function and increasing oxidative stress, leading to rapid motor neuron damage and cell death. The enzyme's aberrant deacetylation of \u03b1-tubulin destabilizes microtubules and impairs intracellular trafficking. Despite HDAC6's participation in these unfavorable processes, it also exerts neuroprotective properties. It deacetylates tubulin, promoting efficient axonal transport and autophagic clearance. HDAC6 helps form aggresomes and stress granules, which are essential for cellular defence against proteotoxic stress. Through its zinc finger ubiquitin-binding domain, HDAC6 interacts with polyubiquitinated proteins, facilitating their autophagic degradation. HDAC6 inhibition can boost autophagic flux and reduce protein aggregation, while its activation may amplify the protective effects. This dichotomous behaviour of HDAC6 may pose an obstacle to the design of targeted therapy. Illuminating the complex mechanisms through which HDAC6 influences neurodegeneration and neuroprotection is important before constructing effective treatments for ALS. The review provides a clear understanding of the complex role of HDAC6 in ALS pathogenesis and highlights potential strategies to improve the prognosis of people affected by this neurological illness.",
        "42262924": "ID: 42262924\nTitle: Human J-domain proteins promote stress granule disassembly and suppress neurodegeneration-linked protein aggregation.\nAbstract: Stress granules are conserved biomolecular condensates that form under stress and rapidly disassemble during recovery. Stress granules have been linked to pathological protein aggregation and their impaired disassembly reduces cell viability, yet the mechanisms governing their clearance and protein aggregation remain unclear. We find that human HSP70 and a subset of J-domain proteins (JDPs) localize to stress granules and that chemical or genetic inhibition of these chaperones markedly slows granule disassembly. Conversely, overexpressing these JDPs, particularly DNAJB1, accelerates disassembly without altering assembly. In vitro, HSP70 and DNAJB1 partition into G3BP1 condensates and reduce their size in an ATP-dependent manner. In cells expressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked mutant FUS, DNAJB1 depletion further impairs stress granule clearance and promotes pre-amyloid accumulation, while depleting a non-stress granule JDP has no effect. Our findings demonstrate that specific JDP chaperones enhance stress granule disassembly and help limit aberrant protein aggregation.",
        "42274555": "ID: 42274555\nTitle: Polypharmacology of Pathway Crosstalk in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Chemical Modulation of Interconnected Signaling Networks.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), arise from highly interconnected molecular and cellular abnormalities that progressively lead to neuronal dysfunction, synaptic failure, and cell death. This review provides a unified framework to understand the interrelated molecular mechanisms driving these diseases, with a focus on identifying key disease-specific intervention nodes. Core contributors include oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and emerging roles of peroxisomal dysfunction in redox imbalance, lipid dysregulation, and inflammatory amplification. Single-target therapies often show limited efficacy due to the complex, interconnected nature of these pathways. In contrast, polypharmacology, which targets multiple disease-relevant mechanisms simultaneously, offers a more promising therapeutic strategy. This review critically examines how pathway crosstalk drives neurodegenerative progression, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial-ROS-inflammatory signaling, aggregation-proteostasis failure, synaptic-neuroimmune dysfunction, and gut-brain communication. It evaluates various multi-node intervention strategies, including multi-target-directed ligands (MTDLs), molecular hybrids, natural products, drug repurposing, and nanocarrier-based delivery systems. Advances in network pharmacology, artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics, and multi-omics have enhanced the identification of actionable therapeutic nodes, candidate compounds, and brain-targeted delivery platforms. Notably, the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathways-play distinct roles in neuroinflammation, amplifying neuronal damage by releasing inflammatory cytokines and inducing mitochondrial dysfunction. However, successful translation into clinical practice remains constrained by challenges such as blood-brain barrier penetration, patient heterogeneity, and biomarker limitations. The review advocates for a shift towards mechanism-informed, patient-stratified polypharmacological strategies to better address the network pathology of neurodegeneration, despite significant translational hurdles.",
        "42283497": "ID: 42283497\nTitle: The Long Haul: Microtubule Motors as the Essential Supply Line for Neuronal Longevity.\nAbstract: The extreme morphology and polarised architecture of neurons require the highly sophisticated microtubule transport system for both construction and lifelong survival. Genomic evidence from an expanding landscape of human mutations supports the essential role of the microtubule transport machinery. During neurodevelopment, mutations disrupt the proliferation and migration of neuronal precursors, as well as the initial establishment of polarity. In the mature nervous system, the reliance on microtubule transport shifts to the long-term maintenance of axon integrity and synaptic proteostasis. Across the motor proteins responsible for long distance transport in neurons, mutations highlight a specific vulnerability of long axons to transport failure in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), Charcot Marie Tooth disease Type 2 (CMT2), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Perry Syndrome, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) amongst others. Due to the role of microtubule motors in development and maintenance, there is frequently a phenotypic spectrum within a single gene of the microtubule transport system. For example, mutations in dynein motors are linked both to malformations of cortical development and specific motor neuron loss in SMA-LED (Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Lower Extremity Predominance). By synthesising genetic evidence, this review illustrates how specific molecular failures, ranging from motor-domain kinetics to cargo binding, can inform our understanding of neuronal homeostasis. Ultimately, we argue that microtubule transport is not merely a cellular utility, but a key determinant of neuronal longevity.",
        "42295787": "ID: 42295787\nTitle: TDP-43 Aggregation: The Healthy-Toxic Balance of the Prion-Like Domain.\nAbstract: TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) is a ubiquitously expressed RNA-binding protein that plays essential roles in RNA metabolism, including transcription, splicing, transport, and stability. Pathological TDP-43 aggregates have become a defining hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a large subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). In the last decade, increasing evidence has challenged the initial thought of TDP-43 condensates as a purely pathological event, highlighting instead the physiological relevance of reversible self-association, polymerization and liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in regulating TDP-43 functions. In this review, we provide an integrated overview of the structural determinants governing TDP-43 two-faced polymerization, with a particular focus on the prion-like domain and its parallelism with prion proteins. Indeed, while physiological assemblies support normal RNA processing, the dysregulation of LLPS by either disease-associated mutations, altered RNA-binding, aberrant post-translational modifications, or proteolytic cleavage can promote the transition toward irreversible, pathogenic aggregates. Finally, we summarize strategies aimed at eliminating TDP-43 aggregates or modulating its phase-separation behavior. Altogether, this review frames TDP-43 polymerization in both healthy and pathological conditions, offering a prion-like centered view of TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
        "42299014": "ID: 42299014\nTitle: Pathogenic Proteins Driving ALS Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, with protein aggregation as a central pathological hallmark. Key pathogenic proteins, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs) from C9orf72 expansions, drive disease progression through diverse but converging mechanisms. TDP-43 proteinopathy, present in nearly all ALS cases, involves cytoplasmic mislocalization, misfolding, and aggregation, disrupting RNA processing, protein transport, and DNA repair. Similarly, SOD1 and FUS mutations promote toxic protein aggregation, impairing cellular homeostasis and contributing to neuronal dysfunction. C9orf72-derived DPRs exert toxicity by interfering with nucleocytoplasmic transport. The propagation of these pathogenic proteins between neurons and glia, often via prion-like mechanisms, underlies the characteristic spread of ALS pathology throughout the nervous system. Cellular protective responses, such as molecular chaperones and the ubiquitin-proteasome system, attempt to mitigate aggregation but are often overwhelmed in disease states. Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and disturbances in calcium homeostasis are also implicated, with evidence showing that SOD1 mutations can alter redox balance and mitochondrial function in both neurons and non-neuronal cells. Impaired DNA repair mechanisms, involving proteins such as TDP-43, FUS, NEK1, and VCP, have emerged as important contributors to ALS pathogenesis, linking protein aggregation to genomic instability. Recent therapeutic strategies focus on directly targeting misfolded proteins using small molecules, peptides, or antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit aggregation or enhance clearance, offering hope for disease modification. Understanding the interplay between protein aggregation, impaired RNA metabolism, and cellular stress responses is crucial for developing effective translational therapies for ALS.",
        "42317073": "ID: 42317073\nTitle: PML as a neuroprotective guardian: Leveraging nuclear protein quality control to mitigate neurotoxicity of an ALS-associated NEK1 variant.\nAbstract: Insoluble protein aggregates are a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) serves as a neuroprotective quality control mechanism that clears aggregates. PML nuclear bodies (NBs) were proposed to serve as hubs for SUMO-primed ubiquitylation and degradation of misfolded proteins. Georgiadou et\u00a0al. provide evidence that an ALS-linked NEK1 truncation mutant is recruited to PML NBs, where it likely undergoes SUMOylation and ubiquitylation. In mice, PML loss exacerbates ALS-like symptoms, while induced PML expression delays disease onset. These findings establish PML as a key regulator of proteostasis and highlight PML induction as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS and related proteinopathies.",
        "42317872": "ID: 42317872\nTitle: Nutrients and bioactive compounds as modifiers of neurodegenerative trajectories: molecular mechanisms, translational barriers, and precision nutrition.\nAbstract: The Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are a growing health burden across the world with minimal disease-modifying treatment and therapy. It is emerging that neurodegeneration is not only a progressive loss of neurons, but also a nutrient-sensitive systems-level dysfunction that takes the form of redox imbalance, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired proteostasis, and synaptic loss. The aging brain are more prone to metabolic vulnerability, and subclinical deficiencies in essential nutrients and bioactive dietary compounds may exacerbate cellular stress responses that contribute to disease progression. It summarizes the existing data on the effects of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and various phytochemicals in modulating neuronal homeostasis by regulating oxidative signaling, inflammatory cascades, mitochondrial resilience, autophagy, and synaptic plasticity. These nutrient-mediated effects collectively influence neuronal survival, synaptic integrity, and cognitive function by affecting disease susceptibility and progression. Additionally newer metabolites of the marine and microbiome act as new neuroactive agents. The evidence from in-vitro and preclinical models, translation to clinical benefit remains inconsistent due to heterogeneity in study design, bioavailability, blood- brain barrier penetration, dosing strategies and disease stage. This review highlights emerging potential of precision nutrition frameworks that integrate nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and microbiome interactions, and individualized metabolic profiling to enable context-dependent and stage-specific interventions. Moreover, conceptualizing neurodegeneration as a nutrient-sensitive, systems level disorder, propose a mechanistically informed and integrative approach that combine targeted nutritional strategies with pharmacological and lifestyle therapies to more effectively modify neurodegenerative trajectories.",
        "42332177": "ID: 42332177\nTitle: Trace Elements Dyshomeostasis and Toxic Metals Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are defined by the progressive loss of neurons through interconnected pathological mechanisms, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, and neuroinflammation. Accumulating evidence implicates metal dyshomeostasis as a central and multifaceted contributor to these mechanisms, with roles ranging from a primary pathogenic driver in AD and PD, to a secondary amplifier of genetic pathology in HD and ALS, and as a contextual risk modifier in the presence of toxic metals. Essential trace metals such as iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, iodine, and molybdenum are vital for neurotransmission, antioxidant defense, and cellular metabolism. Dysregulation of these metals disrupts redox balance, impairs proteostasis, and activates regulated cell death pathways, including ferroptosis and cuproptosis. Toxic metals, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury, exacerbate neurodegeneration by displacing essential metals, inducing oxidative injury, and promoting protein misfolding and neuroinflammation. This narrative review synthesizes mechanistic, experimental, genetic epidemiological, and clinical evidence to critically evaluate the contributions of both essential and toxic metals to neurodegeneration in AD, PD, HD, and ALS. We examine the genetic, environmental, and physiological determinants of metal homeostasis; the analytical techniques for quantifying metals in clinical samples; and clinical trial data on metal-targeted therapeutic strategies. Notably, iron chelation with deferiprone consistently reduces brain iron on neuroimaging but worsens clinical outcomes in both PD and AD, presenting a translational paradox that requires mechanistic re-evaluation. We also provide methodological recommendations for interpreting Mendelian randomization studies of metal exposures and propose translational priorities to advance metal-targeted diagnostics and therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.",
        "42341041": "ID: 42341041\nTitle: IRE1 regulates the proteostasis of TDP-43/TARDBP in ALS/FTD through ribosome-associated quality control.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are progressive neurodegenerative disorders characterized by motor neuron degeneration, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and cognitive impairments. A defining pathological hallmark of ALS/FTD is the cytosolic mislocalization and accumulation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), highlighting its critical role in ALS pathogenesis. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteostasis remain poorly understood. Through a genetic screening approach, we identify inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), an endoplasmic reticulum-resident transmembrane protein, as a potent suppressor of TDP-43 protein levels. Furthermore, we show that ribosome-associated quality control (RQC) factors play a crucial role in regulating TDP-43 proteostasis and cellular toxicity. Activation of the RQC pathway prevents excessive accumulation of TDP-43 and associated toxicity. Mechanistically, our findings suggest that IRE1 regulates TDP-43 protein level by promoting the degradation of aberrant TDP-43 translation product through the RQC pathway. IRE1 acts canonically to enhance the transcription of the RQC core component Clbn/NEMF and noncanonically to physically interact with Clbn/NEMF, thereby ameliorating TDP-43-induced proteotoxicity. Moreover, ectopic expression or pharmacological activation of IRE1 alleviates TDP-43 pathology and restores cognitive function in the TDP-43 A315T ALS mouse models. Collectively, our study identifies a role for IRE1 in the translational quality control of TDP-43 and establishes its potential as a therapeutic target for ALS/FTD.",
        "42343570": "ID: 42343570\nTitle: STMN2 protein depletion via translation deficits and stress granules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: STMN2 is an abundant neurospecific protein dysregulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). We previously reported that cellular stress can lead to STMN2 loss due to TDP-43 nuclear condensation. Here, using human and murine neuronal cell models, multiple pharmacological tools, in situ single-molecule analysis of translation and RNA localisation, and longitudinal analysis of neuronal fitness/survival, we establish TDP-43-independent mechanisms of STMN2 depletion under stress. We find that human STMN2 protein level is extremely labile under acute high-magnitude stress. Early in stress, STMN2 is suppressed via activated proteasomal degradation, phosphorylation and translation repression by stress granules, independently of TDP-43 loss of function in splicing. We further show that STMN2 protein level is highly sensitive to chronic translation deficits, such as those elicited by prolonged low-grade stress. We find that low pre-stress STMN2 sensitises neuronal cells to stress-induced apoptosis, whereas moderately increased STMN2 is protective under stress. Finally, we demonstrate that STMN2 mRNA is upregulated in non-TDP ALS (ALS-FUS) models, which may compensate for translation/stress granule defects in this disease subtype. Consistent with the compensation hypothesis, STMN2 mRNA is also upregulated in the relatively spared (cortex), but not severely affected (spinal cord), CNS regions in ALS-TDP. In conclusion, our study implicates two common denominators in neurodegeneration - dysregulation of translation and stress granules - in STMN2 depletion, independent of TDP-43 loss of function. It also describes an RNA-based compensatory mechanism in ALS underling the unique vulnerability of neurons with developing TDP-43 pathology.",
        "42347120": "ID: 42347120\nTitle: RNA-Binding Proteins in Ageing and Age-Related Disease.\nAbstract: RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are essential regulators of all aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, localisation, translation, and degradation. Through their ability to recognise specific cis-elements in target transcripts, often via RNA-recognition motifs or other conserved domains, RBPs enable rapid cellular adaptation to stress and maintain proteostasis, particularly in post-mitotic tissues with limited transcriptional flexibility. Accumulating evidence positions RBPs as both modulators and drivers of the molecular hallmarks of ageing, including genomic instability, loss of proteostasis, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, and chronic inflammation. This review synthesises peer-reviewed studies on the multifaceted roles of RNA-binding proteins in organismal ageing and age-related diseases. Key themes include the tissue- and age-dependent changes in expression of turnover and translation regulatory RBPs such as HuR (ELAVL1), AUF1 (HNRNPD), TIA-1, and tristetraprolin (ZFP36), which alter the stability of mRNAs encoding cell-cycle regulators, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stress-response proteins. Systematic downregulation of core splicing factors, including PTBP1 and several heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins, drives widespread senescence-associated splicing alterations in pathways governing cell division, autophagy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function, suggesting a causal contribution to the senescent phenotype. Prion-like RBPs such as TDP-43 and FUS exhibit age-dependent mislocalisation, nuclear depletion, and cytoplasmic aggregation, contributing to splicing defects, impaired RNA transport, and neurodegeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Interactions between RBPs and non-coding RNAs, together with disrupted liquid-liquid phase separation dynamics, further exacerbate age-related decline. By integrating mechanistic studies from cellular and animal models with observations in human cohorts, this review underscores RBPs as central nodes linking multiple ageing hallmarks and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets to promote healthy ageing. Limitations of current models and priorities for future translational research are discussed.",
        "42348055": "ID: 42348055\nTitle: Clinical and literature insights into the frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease spectrum.\nAbstract: Frontotemporal dementia represents a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes. The overlap between FTD and motor neuron disease is increasingly recognized, presenting a complex clinical syndrome characterized by progressive cognitive, behavioral, and motor decline. We describe a 69-year-old patient with a 4-year history of excessive ambulation. Over the last year, behavioral changes including disorganized conduct, irritability, spitting, and cold water foot immersion developed. The patient experienced compelling auditory hallucinations driving her to walk continuously for up to 10 h per day. Four months prior to admission, gait impairment with frequent falls, along with hyperorality developed. Neurological examination revealed asymmetric mild weakness, marked muscle atrophy of facial and limb muscles, hyperreflexia, and impaired postural control. Brain MRI showed diffuse cerebral atrophy; electrophysiological studies indicated probable motor neuron disease; and TRODAT SPECT demonstrated impaired presynaptic dopaminergic function bilaterally, consistent with parkinsonism. Final diagnosis was frontotemporal dementia with probable motor neuron disease. A review of the literature highlights the clinical, radiological, and molecular features of FTD-MND overlap, emphasizing the role of TDP-43 pathology, C9orf72 mutations, and the need for multidisciplinary management. Current strategies are symptomatic, though novel therapies such as antisense oligonucleotides and biomarkers like neurofilament light chain (NfL) show promise. This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of FTD with MND overlap syndrome, emphasizing the need for comprehensive clinical, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological evaluation. Multimodal treatment approaches focusing on behavioral symptoms and functional support are essential for optimizing patient outcomes.",
        "42351313": "ID: 42351313\nTitle: A rare missense variant impacting NEK1 kinase function is associated with ALS.\nAbstract: Heterozygous truncating loss-of-function (LoF) variants in NEK1 are a known cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). NEK1 encodes the pleiotropic serine/threonine kinase NIMA-related kinase 1, and prior in vitro studies have implicated kinase dysfunction as the principal pathogenic mechanism underlying NEK1-associated ALS. However, bona fide pathogenic missense variants causally linked to ALS have not previously been reported, leaving this hypothesis unconfirmed. Here, we identify a rare NEK1 missense variant, p.N598S, that co-segregates with disease in a familial ALS pedigree and is enriched in European ALS cohorts. This variant exhibits normal protein expression levels, indicating a functional rather than quantitative defect. Using isogenic human motor neurons, we directly compared the effects of p.N598S with those of the ALS-associated truncating variant p.R812* to delineate disease mechanisms. The p.N598S variant induced pathological phenotypes consistent with NEK1 haploinsufficiency, including increased susceptibility to DNA damage, increased apoptosis, ciliary dysmorphia, and nucleocytoplasmic translocation of TDP-43. Importantly, p.N598S impaired NEK1 kinase activity, and pharmacological inhibition of NEK1 recapitulated the cellular phenotypes observed in both p.N598S- and p.R812*-mutant motor neurons. Collectively, these findings provide strong genetic and functional evidence for a disease-causing role of NEK1 kinase disruption in NEK1-ALS. Our findings provide immediate diagnostic and therapeutic implications, particularly for the functional interpretation of missense variants of uncertain significance and the development of targeted treatment strategies.",
        "42352579": "ID: 42352579\nTitle: Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation for Alzheimer's Disease-A Scoping Review.\nAbstract: Background/Objectives: Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains a significant global health challenge, characterised by a persistent resistance to traditional pharmacological interventions. While non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) show therapeutic promise, their limited depth of penetration restricts their efficacy in targeting deep-brain AD pathology. Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS) has emerged as a novel, non-invasive neuromodulatory tool capable of precise deep-brain targeting. This scoping review aims to systematically map the current evidence base regarding the neuromodulatory application of tFUS in AD. Methods: Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a scoping search was conducted across four major databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and CENTRAL). Studies were included if they investigated focused ultrasound stimulation (FUS) as a neuromodulatory intervention for AD, excluding applications involving blood-brain-barrier disruption via microbubbles. Two independent reviewers performed screening and data extraction, with inter-rater reliability assessed via Cohen's kappa. Results: Our analysis indicates that tFUS represents a safe and potent multi-modal intervention for AD that addresses both pathological protein aggregation and electrophysiological network failure. Its ability to modulate neuroplasticity and metabolic recovery suggests a promising therapeutic trajectory. Conclusions: Future research should prioritise the standardisation of acoustic protocols and the pursuit of longitudinal clinical cohorts to establish the long-term efficacy of this non-invasive technology.",
        "42353079": "ID: 42353079\nTitle: Loss of TDP-43 Drives Innate Immune Activation Through Relish in Drosophila.\nAbstract: Inflammatory and immune alterations are increasingly recognized as components of ALS pathology, yet whether they arise as a direct consequence of TDP-43 dysfunction or as a downstream response to neurodegeneration remains unresolved. To address this question, we profiled adult head transcriptomes of Drosophila lacking TBPH, the fly homolog of TDP-43, and identified marked overactivation of the conserved Toll/Imd/NF-\u03baB (Relish) innate immune pathway, including increased expression of antimicrobial effector genes and inflammatory genes. We further found that TDP-43/TBPH regulates the NF-\u03baB homolog Relish by associating with its mRNA and that its loss permits Relish-dependent immune overactivation. Genetic reduction in Relish in TDP-43-deficient flies suppressed inflammatory signaling and ameliorated neurological defects in vivo, indicating that immune dysregulation contributes to TDP-43 loss-associated phenotypes.",
        "42353250": "ID: 42353250\nTitle: Microglial Dysfunction Induced by C9ORF72 Dipeptide Repeat Proteins: Biomarker and Therapeutic Perspectives.\nAbstract: The GGGGCC hexanucleotide repeat expansion (HRE) in C9ORF72 was recognized as the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation of the expanded repeat generated dipeptide repeat proteins (DPRs), which disrupted multiple cellular processes and contributed to neurodegeneration. Emerging evidence indicated that disease pathogenesis involved both gain-of-function (GOF) and loss-of-function (LOF) mechanisms. DPR-mediated GOF toxicity induced ribosomal dysfunction, nucleolar stress, proteostatic impairment, and neuronal injury, whereas C9ORF72 LOF disrupted lysosomal and autophagic pathways in microglia, impairing the immune homeostasis. Neuronal injury further promoted the release of damage-associated signals that triggered secondary microglial activations and chronic neuroinflammations. This review summarized current knowledge of DPR biology, microglial dysfunction, and their contributions to disease progression in C9ORF72-associated ALS/FTD. Therapeutic strategies targeting repeated RNA, DPR productions, proteostasis, autophagy, and neuroinflammatory pathways were also discussed. In addition, the potentials of fluid biomarkers, including cerebrospinal fluid poly (GP) and blood neurofilament light chain (NfL), for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and therapeutic assessment were shown. Together, these findings provided important insights into disease mechanisms and potential avenues for improved clinical management.",
        "42359165": "ID: 42359165\nTitle: Therapeutic frontiers in ALS: iPSC-based drug discovery, cell therapy, and gene therapy-Advances through 2026.\nAbstract: Three converging therapeutic paradigms-iPSC-based drug discovery, cell transplantation, and gene therapy-have substantially expanded the therapeutic pipeline for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) between 2020 and 2026. The FDA's accelerated approval of tofersen (Qalsody) in April 2023 marked the first treatment targeting a genetic cause of ALS. iPSC-derived drug candidates, including ropinirole and bosutinib, have completed early-phase clinical trials led by Japanese institutions. Cell therapies targeting neuroinflammation through regulatory T cells are being actively explored as immunomodulatory strategies, although efficacy remains to be established in adequately powered trials. Next-generation gene-silencing approaches-including RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics and AAV-delivered microRNA-entered first-in-human trials in 2024-2025. The identification of STMN2 as a downstream target of TDP-43 dysfunction has opened a potential TDP-43-downstream nucleic acid therapeutic avenue for sporadic ALS, which constitutes approximately 90% of all cases, with company-reported interim data suggesting target engagement in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ANQUR trial (QRL-201). This review synthesizes the latest evidence across all three therapeutic domains, with attention to the hierarchy of evidence, regulatory milestones, and the pioneering contributions of Japanese research groups.",
        "42359357": "ID: 42359357\nTitle: Innate immune crosstalk in ALS/FTD pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Marked by protein aggregation, impaired proteostasis, organelle stress, and chronic neuroinflammation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) form a clinically, genetically, and pathologically overlapping disease spectrum. Increasing evidence indicates that innate immune activation is not merely a secondary response to neuronal injury, but an active driver of disease progression. In this review, we elaborate on how ALS/FTD-associated genetic lesions and pathogenic protein aggregates, including TDP-43, SOD1, FUS, and C9orf72-derived dipeptide repeat proteins, engage three interconnected innate immune pathways: cGAS-STING, NLRP3 inflammasomes, and TREM2-DAP12 signaling. We further highlight emerging crosstalk among these pathways, in which cGAS-STING and NLRP3 reinforce inflammatory signaling, while NLRP3-driven TREM2 shedding may impair microglial clearance and perpetuate proteostatic failure. Understanding this immune network may help define disease subtypes, identify biomarkers, and guide combinatorial therapeutic strategies that suppress harmful inflammation while preserving protective microglial functions.",
        "42359392": "ID: 42359392\nTitle: Nonlinear combinatorial analysis of blood transcriptomes identifies PRKAR1A as a regulator of TDP-43 pathophysiology in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons. Accurate and accessible blood-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, are being progressively required. Although blood cell gene expression profiles have potential clinical utility for distinguishing ALS, robust transcriptomic biomarkers for supportive diagnosis have not yet been established. Here, we analyzed publicly available peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) transcriptomic data from ALS patients using Maximum Mean Discrepancy, a kernel-based method that captures nonlinear distributional differences in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space and enables the extraction of informative gene combinations while minimizing multicollinearity, a common issue in multiple regression models. Using this approach, we identified a nonlinear three-gene combination-PRKAR1A, QPCT, and TMEM71-that distinguished ALS from healthy controls with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.83 in a public PBMC dataset. This achievement was confirmed in laboratory PBMC samples with an AUC of 0.85, supporting the robustness of the identified gene signature in independent samples. Furthermore, these genes also enabled ALS classification in induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neurons with an AUC of 0.79. Knockdown of PRKAR1A, QPCT, or TMEM71 in motor neurons increased the TDP-43 expression levels, and PRKAR1A knockdown induced the mislocalization of TDP-43, accompanied by phosphorylation, suggesting a potential link to ALS-related pathophysiology. These findings suggest that nonlinear gene combinations may provide a useful strategy for identifying blood-based biomarkers and offer insights into ALS pathogenesis. This nonlinear, data-driven analytical framework enabled the transition from unbiased gene discovery to the identification of pathophysiology-associated molecules by in vitro functional validation.",
        "42362484": "ID: 42362484\nTitle: Neuropathological and Molecular Features Associated With a Heterozygous DNAJC7 Mutation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder with unclear molecular mechanisms. Heterozygous protein-truncating variants of DNAJC7, which encode a cochaperone involved in Hsp70/90-mediated protein quality control, are potential risk factors for ALS. However, the neuropathological consequences of heterozygous DNAJC7 mutations are unclear. We aimed to clarify the molecular and neuropathological features associated with a heterozygous DNAJC7 mutation in ALS. We genetically screened 39 Japanese patients with ALS and identified a novel heterozygous frameshift mutation in DNAJC7 (c.157_163del, p.Lys53Ter) in one patient that was neuropathologically diagnosed with Kii ALS. We performed biochemical and neuropathological analyses using postmortem tissues from this patient, from cases of ALS without the mutation and from control cases. In the cases of ALS without DNAJC7 mutation, there was elevation of both DNAJC7 mRNA and protein levels compared with controls. The patient with DNAJC7 mutation showed relatively lower DNAJC7 mRNA and protein levels compared with the nonmutated cases of ALS, although mRNA expression remained relatively higher. DNAJC7 may be upregulated as a protective response against ALS pathogenesis, whereas a heterozygous mutation may attenuate this response. Immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence demonstrated partial colocalization of DNAJC7 with phospho-TDP-43-positive neuronal cytoplasmic inclusions, which supports a direct role for DNAJC7 in modulating pathological TDP-43 aggregation. These findings provide neuropathological evidence linking heterozygous DNAJC7 mutation to ALS, demonstrating impaired protein expression and suggesting a loss-of-function mechanism that compromises protective responses to TDP-43 pathology. DNAJC7 may represent a key modulator of ALS pathogenesis and potential therapeutic target.",
        "42363684": "ID: 42363684\nTitle: FMRP-Mediated Proteasome Regulation: A Novel Mechanism in ALS Pathology.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the hallmark cytoplasmic accumulation and aggregation of TAR DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43), which impairs proteasome activity through its interaction with Tankyrase (TNKS). Using molecular and imaging techniques, we have identified a novel role for the Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) in regulating the TNKS/PI31-mediated proteasome activation mechanism in co-operation with TDP-43. Our results demonstrate that depletion of FMRP causes nuclear translocation of TDP-43, reducing cytoplasmic TNKS/TDP-43 co-localization, thereby releasing TNKS in the cytoplasm. Free TNKS gets associated with proteasome inhibitor of 31\u2009kDa (PI31), reversing PI31-mediated inhibition of proteasome assembly, trafficking, and activity. Thus, FMRP regulates proteasome activity by modulating the subcellular distribution of TDP-43. Interestingly, FMRP expression is elevated in specific brain regions and spinal cords of TDP-43A315T transgenic ALS mice that helps more TDP-43 to stay in cytoplasm to sequester more TNKS with it, resulting in proteasome dysfunction in ALS disease system. We have demonstrated for the first time that FMRP can act as a disease modifier for ALS. ALS patients with high FMRP expression in the brain and spinal cord may exhibit more severe protein aggregation due to proteasome dysfunction.",
        "42363764": "ID: 42363764\nTitle: RNA G-quadruplexes function as a tunable switch of FUS phase separation.\nAbstract: Fused in sarcoma (FUS) undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to support essential cellular functions, but aberrant phase transitions promote toxic aggregation in neurodegenerative disease. Short RNA oligonucleotides can reverse this behavior, yet the structural determinants that govern RNA activity remain poorly defined. Here, we identify RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) as tunable structural motifs that potently modulate FUS LLPS. rG4 activity depends on its concentration and is modulated by rG4 length and stability: increasing repeat number switches rG4s from inhibitor to nucleator of FUS assembly, whereas chemical modifications that stabilize rG4 enhance inhibitory function and render these activities resilient to ionic perturbation. Although short rG4s interact with both soluble and condensed FUS, they preferentially engage the soluble pool, likely shifting the equilibrium toward dispersion. Leveraging these mechanistic insights, we developed a bioinformatic pipeline that uncovered more rG4 inhibitors that robustly reverse FUS LLPS and aggregation. Our findings establish rG4s as chemically programmable regulators of protein phase behavior and provide a blueprint for engineering RNA-based therapeutics that dissolve pathogenic FUS assemblies. More broadly, this work directly links RNA secondary structure to distinct functional outcomes in phase behavior, establishing a structure-function paradigm for RNA control of condensates, demonstrating implications in both fundamental biology and therapeutic development.",
        "42367117": "ID: 42367117\nTitle: Fluorinated Gamma-carboline Derivatives as Promising Neuroprotective Candidates. Structure-Activity Relationships.\nAbstract: The structure-property relationship of drug candidates determines their transport to target organs and is used as a tool to design drugs with optimal properties and minimal undesirable effects. The effects of fluorinated derivatives of gamma-carboline on the formation of cytosolic aggregates of the FUS protein and the relationships among structure, physicochemical characteristics, and anti-aggregation properties were studied. The effect of the compounds on FUS protein aggregation in SH-SY5Y cells was evaluated using confocal fluorescence microscopy. Partition coefficients were determined using the isothermal saturation method, and all descriptors were calculated with a software package. A series of fluorinated \u03b3\u2011carboline derivatives was synthesized and demonstrated the ability to reduce pathological FUS protein aggregation in a cellular model of proteinopathy. The influence of substituents on the distribution coefficients of the studied compounds was revealed. Among the most active compounds, this study highlights DF-302 and DF-402, which feature a methyl group and a trifluoromethyl group on the pyridinium fragment, respectively. The structure-activity relationships for the inhibition of FUS protein aggregation by fluorinated \u03b3-carbolines were analyzed in relation to their physicochemical properties. A linear correlation was observed between the anti-aggregation efficacy and the total hydrogen bond acceptor capacity: as the compound's propensity to form hydrogen bonds with the FUS protein increased, its ability to prevent large aggregate formation in cells decreased. An assumption has been made that off-target interactions of the studied compounds with membrane proteins increase with their hydrogen bond acceptor capacity. This effect can limit compounds' availability to influence the processes of cytosolic FUS protein aggregates. The positive correlation of lipophilicity with FUS aggregate reduction underscores the role of cellular penetration in the anti-aggregation effect. Conversely, the negative correlation with hydrogen-bond acceptor capacity suggests that off-target interactions with membrane proteins may compete with binding to FUS aggregates.",
        "42367369": "ID: 42367369\nTitle: Preparing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinics to Provide Longitudinal Care for Individuals Carrying ALS Risk Variants.\nAbstract: Emerging genetic therapies and the expansion of genetic testing are identifying individuals carrying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk variants who would benefit from surveillance and early intervention. Anticipating the geographic distribution and clinical needs of this population is essential for optimizing care delivery and ensuring readiness as new therapies become available. We estimate the number of individuals in the United States carrying ALS risk variants and project the clinical engagement required to support this population. This is especially timely because ALS clinics are already grappling with rising numbers of patients with symptomatic ALS and deep funding cuts. We developed a population model to estimate the number of symptomatic individuals with gene-positive ALS and asymptomatic gene carriers across US states over the next decade (year 1: 2026). State-level ALS prevalence and incidence were calculated using 2 approaches: (1) race-adjusted ALS rates from the Atlanta metropolitan study applied to 2023 Census demographics and (2) observed state-level ALS case counts from the National ALS Registry (2011-2018). Gene-positive cases were estimated using published frequencies of SOD1, C9orf72, FUS, and TARDBP pathogenic variants. At-risk relatives were modeled assuming autosomal-dominant inheritance with \u223c5 first-degree and \u223c7 second-degree living relatives per proband, and broad uptake of cascade genetic testing. Surveillance needs were modeled as 1 annual visit per asymptomatic carrier, which was normalized by the number of ALS centers per state. In year 1 (2026), the model estimated 2,704 symptomatic gene-positive ALS carriers. With an average of 4.25 carrier relatives per proband, 10,944 asymptomatic carriers were projected nationwide. Most states required <50 additional visits per clinic annually, with 12 states in the 50-99 range and none exceeding 100. By year 10 (2035), the model projected 7,474 symptomatic and 26,111 asymptomatic carriers. State-level demand shifted substantially: only 6 states remained below 50 visits per clinic annually; 22 reached 50-99; 18 reached 100-199; and 3 exceeded 200. Gene-targeted testing is projected to substantially increase ALS clinic visits among asymptomatic gene carriers. While current infrastructure may accommodate the initial rise, within a decade, most states will require significant expansion. Anticipating and planning for this growth now is essential to ensure seamless integration of gene-positive individuals into ALS care.",
        "42367958": "ID: 42367958\nTitle: RNA-dependent aggregation of a common TEV protease variant alters in vitro biomolecular condensate reconstitution.\nAbstract: Biomolecular condensates formed by liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) are commonly studied in vitro using protease-mediated removal of solubilizing tags to induce condensation under controlled conditions. Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) protease is widely used for this purpose and is generally assumed to remain soluble and inert during condensate reconstitution. Here, we show that in RNA-containing systems, TEV protease variants can interact with RNA, leading to aggregation and changes in the phase behavior of the target protein. Using confocal microscopy, turbidity measurements, and mass photometry, we demonstrate that commonly used TEV protease variants differ in their propensity to undergo RNA-dependent aggregation. The widely used pRK793 TEV protease forms large RNA-associated aggregates. We further show that RNA-TEV aggregation alters the morphology and organization of protein-RNA condensates formed by well-characterized phase-separating proteins, including PGL-3 and FUS. Together, our findings show that TEV protease can directly impact in vitro LLPS assays through RNA binding and aggregation. These results underscore the importance of validating protease-based induction strategies and incorporating appropriate controls when reconstituting biomolecular condensates, particularly in RNA-rich systems.",
        "42371216": "ID: 42371216\nTitle: Pitfalls in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology of the Head and Neck: Primary Intraosseous Rhabdomyosarcoma/FUS::TFCP2-Rearranged Spindle Cell Rhabdomyosarcoma and Transdifferentiated/Dedifferentiated/Undifferentiated Melanoma.\nAbstract: Because of their relative rarity, bone and soft tissue lesions of the head and neck region can present a diagnostic challenge to anatomic pathologists who practice in a general surgical pathology model-while novel lesions may be unfamiliar to subspecialty head and neck pathologists. This review focuses on a diagnostically confounding neoplasm that arises in the bone (primary intraosseous rhabdomyosarcoma / FUS::TFCP2-rearranged spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma) and soft tissue (trans-/de-/undifferentiated melanoma) of the head and neck region-each of which can easily be mistaken for more common entities. The clinical, radiological, and histopathologic findings (including the molecular pathogenesis) of each neoplasm is discussed-along with selected differential diagnoses. The accurate recognition of these neoplasms ensures that patients are reviewed, treated, and followed at the appropriate multidisciplinary meeting.",
        "42376920": "ID: 42376920\nTitle: CondenSimAdapter: A Versatile Builder for Multiscale Simulations of Protein Condensates with Broad Force-Field Compatibility and Robust Dense-Phase Relaxation.\nAbstract: Multiscale molecular dynamics simulations that sequentially couple coarse-grained (CG) sampling with all-atom (AA) simulation are widely used to study biomolecular condensates, yet building such multiscale systems remains a practical challenge. Dense CG condensate configurations must be backmapped and converted into stable, explicitly solvated AA systems\u2500a step where severe steric clashes often prevent production simulation, creating a \"relaxation bottleneck\". Here, we introduce CondenSimAdapter, a Python package that bridges this resolution gap by integrating SE(3)-transformer-based cg2all backmapping with a physics-inspired optimization protocol (using Gaussian repulsion and soft-core potentials), which succeeds where standard energy minimization fails. CondenSimAdapter unifies four CG and nine AA force fields under a single interface. We validated the workflow by (1) demonstrating the robust elimination of major structure conflicts across diverse CG-AA combinations, (2) verifying its functional versatility in preserving the structural integrity of multidomain proteins, and (3) confirming ensemble fidelity via a 2 \u03bcs atomistic simulation of a FUS LC condensate that accurately reproduced established macroscopic and microscopic properties. By resolving the dense-phase relaxation bottleneck and providing a highly accessible, streamlined workflow, CondenSimAdapter lowers the technical barrier to multiscale condensate simulations and enables systematic, high-throughput studies of protein phase separation. CondenSimAdapter is freely available at https://github.com/hanlab-computChem/CondenSimAdapter.",
        "42377311": "ID: 42377311\nTitle: Could anticholinergics accelerate ALS progression? A critical perspective on drug safety and disease vulnerability.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited treatment options and diverse symptoms necessitating active management. Anticholinergic medications are frequently used in ALS care, particularly for sialorrhea and mood disturbances. Their cumulative effects, termed anticholinergic burden, may pose underrecognized risks in this neurologically vulnerable population. This review highlights a plausible safety signal and outlines priorities for future research. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from non-ALS populations reporting associations between higher anticholinergic burden and cognitive decline, respiratory complications, functional deterioration, and mortality. Evidence was identified through targeted PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase searches with reference chaining, emphasizing recent and seminal studies. Mechanistic overlap with ALS pathophysiology, including neuromuscular junction disruption, impaired cholinergic signaling, and neuroinflammation, supports biological plausibility for harm. Current ALS guidelines do not address cumulative anticholinergic exposure, leaving clinicians without a framework for evaluating risk or deprescribing. This article proposes a testable hypothesis that anticholinergic burden may represent a clinically relevant yet unmeasured risk factor in ALS. Emerging pharmacoepidemiologic methods and validated burden tools offer approaches to quantify exposure and evaluate relationships with ALS outcomes, supporting safer symptomatic management. Prioritizing longitudinal studies and integrating burden assessment into multidisciplinary care may help clarify risk.",
        "42380136": "ID: 42380136\nTitle: FET proteins and PARylation-dependent condensates promote replication fork reversal and genome stability.\nAbstract: Targeting replication-associated DNA repair mechanisms, including the control of ADP-ribosylation by PARP1/2 and PARG, is a powerful therapeutic approach for cancer. However, the mechanisms by which PARG inhibition impacts DNA replication remain unclear. Here, we combine isolation of proteins on nascent DNA (iPOND) with quantitative proteomics and functional assays to investigate replication fork dynamics upon acute PARG inhibition. We find that FET family proteins (FUS, EWS, and TAF15) are recruited to replication forks in a PAR-dependent manner, forming condensates that slow fork progression and promote fork reversal. FET proteins control fork dynamics in response to some, but not all, replication stresses. FUS inactivation leads to unrestrained fork progression via RECQ1 and PRIMPOL, increased single-stranded DNA gaps, genome instability, and synthetic lethality with BRCA1 deficiency. These findings reveal that FET protein assemblies modulate replication stress responses, influencing genome stability and the cellular response to cancer therapeutics targeting PARylation pathways.",
        "42381488": "ID: 42381488\nTitle: Neural Organoid Models as a Platform for Studying Disease Mechanisms in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and lower motor neurons leading to muscle wasting. However, structural and molecular abnormalities, including cortical thinning and TDP-43 pathology, extend into frontal, parietal, and temporal areas, pointing to defects across broader cortical regions. The advent of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) technology has enabled the generation of human-specific brain cell types in\u00a0vitro. Here, we provide an overview of the three-dimensional (3D) hiPSC-derived neural organoid platforms used to model cortical structures and to study cortical ALS-associated phenotypes. We review which pathological hallmarks have been recapitulated in these organoids and discuss disease phenotypes reported to date. Further, we comprehensively cover different neural organoid models and experimental strategies, including patient-derived hiPSC models and exogenous pathology induction, while addressing current technical challenges. Together, these advances position neural organoids as an emerging tool to study cell-type-specific and circuit-level mechanisms related to cortical changes in ALS.",
        "42383305": "ID: 42383305\nTitle: TDP-43 proteinopathy as a biomarker and therapeutic target in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of adult-onset motor neuron disease, characterised by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The cytoplasmic aggregation of TDP-43 (TAR DNA-binding protein 43), an RNA-binding protein, is considered a hallmark of ALS pathology, found in nearly all postmortem cases of ALS. TDP-43 is normally primarily nuclear, where it has a widespread role in gene regulation. Mutations, extrinsic stressors, and alterations in RNA homeostasis in ALS lead to nuclear depletion of TDP-43 and the formation of cytosolic TDP-43 aggregates. This causes multiple downstream effects on neuronal function and degeneration as well as gene expression. TDP-43 is a promising target as a biomarker, as it is found to be elevated in the biofluids of ALS patients, and its cytoplasmic aggregation can also be observed in peripheral tissues; however, methodological variability and technical limitations currently preclude the establishment of TDP-43 as a standalone biomarker. There are also promising therapeutic strategies in development targeting TDP-43 pathology, but a critical challenge that remains is achieving a balance between eliminating toxic aggregates and preserving the essential functions of TDP-43. In summary, with further research, considering TDP-43 pathology in ALS gives hope for finding future novel diagnostics and therapeutics for ALS.",
        "42385702": "ID: 42385702\nTitle: Recurrent patterns of TOP1-mediated neuronal genomic damage shared by major neurodegenerative disorders.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD) represent two major categories of neurodegenerative disorders-TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and tau proteinopathies-for which the mechanisms driving neuronal death remain unclear. Single-cell whole-genome sequencing of 469 neurons from C9ORF72 ALS, C9ORF72 FTD, AD, and control brains revealed increased somatic single-nucleotide variants (sSNVs) and insertions/deletions (sIndels) in all three diseases. Mutational signature analysis identified a disease-associated sSNV signature consistent with oxidative damage and an sIndel process affecting 22% of ALS, 76% of FTD, and 61% of AD neurons-but only 2% of control neurons-resembling signature ID4, previously linked to topoisomerase 1 (TOP1)-mediated mutagenesis. Rapid approach to DNA adduct recovery (RADAR) assays confirmed increased TOP1-DNA covalent complexes, and duplex sequencing confirmed the increased sIndels and identified single-strand events as likely precursor lesions. TOP1-associated sIndel mutagenesis and genome instability thus represent a mechanism shared by both TDP-43 and tau neurodegeneration.",
        "42387584": "ID: 42387584\nTitle: SGK1-mediated deficits in microglial phagocytosis drive pathological progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Alterations in microglial function and transcriptomic profiles are major pathological hallmarks of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, the dynamics and regulatory mechanisms underlying microglial phagocytic activity during disease progression remain unclear. In this study, we observed stage-dependent alterations in microglial phagocytic activity during disease progression in SOD1G93A mice. Single-cell RNA sequencing suggested that this change was associated with a reduced abundance of microglial subpopulations enriched for phagocytosis-related pathways. Transcriptomic analysis identified serum- and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase 1 (SGK1) as a potential mediator of this process. Notably, sgk1 knockout in SOD1G93A mice was associated with improved microglial clearance of myelin debris and reduced aberrant engulfment of neuronal material after disease onset. Our results further showed that, after disease onset, the accumulation of myelin debris and apoptotic neurons induced SGK1 upregulation in microglia from SOD1G93A mice. Mechanistically, SGK1 appeared to promote lipid accumulation in microglia by suppressing lipophagy, thereby impairing the ability of microglia to clear cellular debris. Moreover, pharmacological inhibition of SGK1 with GSK650394 attenuated motor deficits and prolonged survival in SOD1G93A mice. Together, our findings provide evidence for a previously unrecognized role of SGK1 in regulating microglial phagocytosis in ALS models and support SGK1 as a potential therapeutic target in SOD1 mutation-associated ALS models.",
        "42388323": "ID: 42388323\nTitle: Editorial: Emerging mechanisms in neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis: vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms.\nAbstract: ",
        "42388562": "ID: 42388562\nTitle: Insights from a multinational survey on ERC courses: a cross-sectional analysis of participant and instructor perspectives.\nAbstract: European Resuscitation Council (ERC) life support courses are delivered internationally to standardise resuscitation. Given advances in educational science, evolving learner needs, and rapid technological innovation, ongoing evaluation is required to ensure these courses continue to meet expectations. This study aimed to identify priorities for course delivery, teaching and assessment strategies, and to inform future course development. From May to June 2025, the ERC Course Strategy Taskforce conducted two web-based surveys among course participants and instructors (10 and 22 items, respectively). The surveys included single-response items, Likert-scale ratings, and open-text questions addressing teaching background, course delivery, assessment practices, and views on course structure and materials. Data were analysed using a mixed-methods approach, with descriptive statistics applied to quantitative data and inductive thematic analysis to qualitative responses. Responses from 13,989 participants and 1923 unique instructors across all ERC course types were analysed. Participant satisfaction was high (mean 9.13/10); 92.8% reported increased confidence in real-life resuscitation, and 99.5% rated the on-site component positively. Instructors favoured continuous assessment for evaluating technical skills (95.2%), non-technical skills (92.5%), and professional attitudes (96.2%), with 87.1% supporting its combination with a summative endpoint. Pre-course multiple choice question testing (85.7%) and mandatory instructor preparation (90.8%) were widely endorsed. Qualitative findings highlighted the need to further develop the ERC Course System, expand specialised content, and enable more personalised delivery formats. ERC courses are highly valued and should evolve towards competency-based assessment, structured faculty development, and enhanced digital infrastructure to maintain relevance, inclusivity, and educational impact.",
        "42389895": "ID: 42389895\nTitle: Nanoscale morphological and structural analysis of round and donut oligomers formed by C-terminal domain of TDP-43.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), limbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and Parkinson's disease are associated with an abrupt aggregation of TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43). Although molecular mechanisms of this pathological aggregation remain unclear, accumulated evidence suggests that the C-terminus domain (C-terminal domain (CTD)) is the trigger of TDP-43 self-assembly into toxic oligomers and fibrils. While the secondary structure and morphology of protein fibrils have been well documented, very little is known about TDP-43 oligomers. This is primarily because of the transient nature and low concentrations of these protein species. In the current study, we utilize nano-infrared spectroscopy, also known as atomic force microscopy-infrared (AFM-IR) spectroscopy, to investigate the morphology and secondary structure of CTD of TDP-43 oligomers formed at the early and middle stages of protein aggregation. This innovative technique allows us to resolve both morphology and secondary structure of individual protein aggregates. We found that at the early stage of protein aggregation, CTD of TDP-43 formed two morphologically different protein aggregates: donut-like (DO) and round (RO) oligomers. DO yielded fibrillar species, while RO persisted throughout the entire course of CTD TDP-43 self-assembly.",
        "42394718": "ID: 42394718\nTitle: Fungistatic effect of sorbic acid on yeast cells via translational repression involving eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and formation of Ded1- and eIF2B-granules.\nAbstract: Sorbic acid is a lipophilic weak acid with fungistatic activity, and it has been widely used as a food preservative, along with its potassium and calcium salts. Although the fungistatic effect of sorbic acid is thought to be primarily due to acidification within fungal cells, the detailed fungistatic mechanism remains unclear. We investigated the effects of sorbic acid on yeast translation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. At sublethal concentrations (2-4 mM), sorbic acid quickly repressed translation. Conversely, removal of sorbic acid restored translation activity, indicating that the sorbic acid-induced translational repression is reversible. Pronounced translational repression induced by various stress conditions or nutrient starvation is often accompanied by eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation, eIF2B-body and stress granule (SG) formation, and the sequestration of Ded1 (which plays a role in translation initiation as a DEAD-box RNA helicase) into SGs. We found that sorbic acid stress also induces eIF2 \u03b1 phosphorylation and the sequestration of Ded1 into SGs. In contrast, sorbic acid stress induced the formation of not eIF2B bodies but eIF2B granules, which colocalized with SGs. These results suggest that the functional arrest of translation-related factors, including eIF2 \u03b1 , eIF2B, and Ded1, correlates strongly with the translational repression in the presence of sorbic acid. Notably, Gcn2 deficiency delayed translational repression and SG formation, and significantly suppressed eIF2B granule formation, suggesting the involvement of Gcn2 in these stress responses during sorbic acid stress. Our findings provide new insights into the physiological effects of sorbic acid on yeast cells, specifically regarding the regulation of translation-related factors.",
        "42394935": "ID: 42394935\nTitle: A convergence of global epidemics: diabetes as a modulator of neurodegenerative and neuro-inflammatory disorders.\nAbstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and neurological disorders are rapidly converging global health burdens, driven by population ageing, the growing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and limited early detection and disease-modifying therapies for many neurological syndromes. Beyond its established role in diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy, DM is increasingly implicated as a modifier of risk, phenotype, and prognosis across a wide range of central and peripheral nervous system diseases. In this narrative review, we synthesize current epidemiological, clinical, genetic, and mechanistic evidence examining the relationship between DM and 10 clinically important neurological disorders: Alzheimer's disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis (MS), myasthenia gravis (MG), and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Across these conditions, DM acts as a context-dependent disease modifier, increasing risk in some disorders, appearing protective or delaying onset in others, and influencing disease phenotype, progression, and treatment response. We highlight potential areas of mechanistic convergence, such as insulin resistance, inflammation, disrupted energy homeostasis, and genetic predisposition, alongside important divergences shaped by disease-specific pathology. We also discuss the clinical and translational implications of this interface, including diagnostic challenges, opportunities for improved risk stratification, and growing interest in repurposing antidiabetic therapies, particularly metformin, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, for neurological benefit. As the global burden of diabetes and neurological disease escalates, it is crucial to better understand the interplay between metabolic dysfunction, neurodegeneration, and neuro-immune pathways. The integration of insights across diseases may inform prevention strategies and support the development of therapeutic interventions at the metabolic-neurological interface.",
        "42395430": "ID: 42395430\nTitle: ADAR2-Mediated RNA Editing Promotes TDP-43 Nuclear Export and Alters RNA Binding.\nAbstract: TAR DNA binding protein - 43 (TDP-43) nuclear loss is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and related neurodegenerative disorders. While the consequences of TDP-43 dysfunction have been well-characterized, the mechanisms driving TDP-43 mislocalization remain poorly understood. Previous observations of altered localization and function of the adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing enzyme adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 2 (ADAR2) in ALS/FTD tissue prompted us to investigate whether dysregulated RNA editing contributes to pathological TDP-43 nucleocytoplasmic trafficking. TDP-43 cytoplasmic mislocalization was assessed following ADAR2 and TDP-43 co-overexpression in HEK293T cells and a Drosophila model co-overexpressing human TDP-43 and dADAR in motor neurons. We further evaluated TDP-43 mislocalization through both HeLa cell assays and interspecies heterokaryon assays. Next, we assessed TDP-43 binding to A-to-I edited RNA oligomers through electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs), and investigated inosine-containing RNAs in vivo via TDP-43 RNA immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (RIP-seq) datasets from human TDP-43-expressing Drosophila . Finally, RNAseq and enhanced cross-linking and immunoprecipitation (eCLIP-seq) were performed in SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing three ADAR2 variants with differing editing activity to identify editing-related transcriptional alterations and RNAs differentially bound to TDP-43. ADAR2 overexpression reduced the nucleocytoplasmic (N:C) ratio of TDP-43 in HEK293T cells in a ADAR2 catalytic activity- and TDP-43 RNA-binding capacity-dependent manner. Drosophila motor neurons overexpressing dADAR also exhibited decreased nuclear TDP-43. Interspecies heterokaryons and permeabilized HeLa cell assays demonstrated that catalytically active ADAR2 and synthetic inosine-containing RNA oligomers, respectively, enhance nuclear export of endogenous TDP-43. EMSAs revealed preferential binding of TDP-43 to inosine-containing RNAs relative to unedited RNAs, and analysis of Drosophila RIP-seq datasets demonstrated enrichment of edited transcripts within TDP-43-bound RNAs. Finally, RNAseq and eCLIP-seq analyses identified editing-dependent alterations in gene expression and TDP-43 RNA-binding profiles in SH-SY5Y cells overexpressing active ADAR2 variants. Together, our findings identify A-to-I RNA editing as a previously unrecognized regulator of TDP-43 localization and RNA interactions. These results support a model where altered RNA editing modifies TDP-43-RNA interactions, promoting increased nuclear export of TDP-43. Broadly, our work highlights RNA editing dysregulation as a potential contributor to early pathogenic mechanisms underlying TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
        "42397263": "ID: 42397263\nTitle: Non-canonical amino acid incorporation enables minimally disruptive labeling of stress granule and TDP-43 proteinopathy.\nAbstract: We report a minimally disruptive labeling strategy for stress granule protein, G3BP Stress Granule Assembly Factor 1 (G3BP1), and ALS-linked protein, TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), using the fluorescent non-canonical amino acid Anap. By integrating the genetic code expansion (GCE) with rational site selection, we achieved precise incorporation of Anap that preserves protein structure and function. In live cells and neurons, Anap labeling faithfully recapitulated localization, stress-induced dynamics, and recovery behavior, outperforming conventional fluorescent tags, and enabling physiologically relevant visualization of protein pathobiology.",
        "42398690": "ID: 42398690\nTitle: Mutant superoxide dismutase 1-catalyzed hydrogen therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis achieved by intercepting oxidative stress-neuroinflammation crosstalk.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord, with mutant superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation as key pathogenic drivers. Here, we uncover that mutant SOD1 is both a Fenton-like agent able for catalytical generation of \u00b7OH and a hydrogenation catalyst for H2 scavenging reactive oxygen species. To enhance the bioavailability of H2, we develop an orally administered Mg2Si nanosheets based feed for sustained release of high-amount H2. On an ALS model of hSOD1G93A transgenic mice, Mg2Si feed remarkably delays ALS progression, improves the motor performance of ALS mice, and extends their lifespan. Histopathologically, oral Mg2Si treatment ameliorates motor neuron degeneration, misfolded SOD1 aggregation and reactive gliosis in spinal cord, while protecting neuromuscular junctions and ameliorating muscle atrophy during disease progression. Transcriptomic analysis demonstrates the H2-mediated down-regulation of both oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory pathways in response to the suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome activation. The proposed strategy of catalyzed hydrogen therapy offers an inspiration for metalloproteases-related neurodegenerative diseases treatment. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable and devastating neurodegenerative disease lacking effective clinical interventions. Although hydrogen gas (H2) exhibits promising neuroprotective potential, conventional H2 therapy is severely limited by unstable and transient H2 release, failing to sustain long-term treatment requirements for chronic ALS pathogenesis. To overcome this bottleneck, we engineer oral administrable Mg2Si nanosheets that enable sustained H2 release via gastrointestinal retention, achieving stable long-term hydrogen supplementation in vivo. Mechanistically, Mg2Si-derived H2 efficiently eliminates excess free radicals triggered by toxic mutant SOD1, and further disrupts the pathological crosstalk between oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in ALS. In transgenic ALS mice, dietary Mg2Si intervention markedly ameliorates motor dysfunction and effectively delays disease progression. Collectively, this study firstly applies Mg2Si nanomaterial-based sustained hydrogen therapy for ALS treatment, establishes a novel gastrointestinal hydrogen delivery strategy, and provides an innovative and clinically translatable paradigm for the design of hydrogen delivery systems against neurodegenerative disorders.",
        "42399370": "ID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates.",
        "42399983": "ID: 42399983\nTitle: Regional mapping of CSF1R-positive microglia in neurodegenerative diseases and progressive MS, with exploratory presynaptic marker analyses.\nAbstract: Microglial colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R) is a therapeutic and imaging target, yet the regional, disease-specific distribution of CSF1R-positive microglia in the human brain remains incompletely defined, limiting interpretation of emerging CSF1R-PET signals. We sought to build a cross-disease, multi-region, quantitative map of CSF1R-positive microglia in neurodegenerative conditions and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions, with an exploratory comparison to presynaptic marker burden. CSF1R mRNA\u2011positive microglia were quantified by RNAscope across six cortical regions (MFG, IFG, ITG, AG, CA1, EC) in early\u2011onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), late\u2011onset AD (LOAD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 inclusions due to progranulin mutation (FTLD\u2011GRN), and in primary and secondary progressive MS (PPMS, SPMS) within cortical gray\u2011matter plaques, plaque-adjacent gray matter and white matter. Positivity was defined a priori as\u2009\u2265\u20093 puncta with housekeeping\u2011probe pass and negative\u2011control verification, counting blinded, and densities were cortical\u2011thickness corrected. Iba-1 immunolabeling verified microglial identity. Western blot provided protein\u2011level verification. We explored ROI\u2011level associations of CSF1R with SV2A and synaptophysin previously measured in the same regions/cases. In neurodegeneration, increases were smaller and region\u2011specific (e.g., EOAD-ITG/CA1; LOAD-AG; PSP-AG; FTLD\u2011GRN-IFG/ITG/AG/EC), with minimal white\u2011matter change. In progressive MS, gray-matter CSF1R-positive microglia densities did not differ from controls, whereas SPMS white matter was increased. Exploratory analysis showed that CSF1R and SV2A were positively associated across ROIs in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., PSP approximately \u03c1\u2009=\u20090.66), and weakest in LOAD; synaptophysin showed similar patterns, suggesting that regions with higher CSF1R-positive microglia density can coincide with relative preservation of presynaptic markers. A cross\u2011disease, region\u2011resolved map reveals region\u2011specific changes in CSF1R\u2009+\u2009cell density in neurodegeneration, but only white matter in MS. These findings provide the histological context needed to interpret future CSF1R\u2011PET. Prospective studies pairing CSF1R\u2011PET with SV2A\u2011PET and multiplex tissue profiling are warranted to define microglial states and synaptic outcomes in vivo.",
        "42400730": "ID: 42400730\nTitle: Neuroprotective potential of resveratrol in Parkinson, Huntington, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive review.\nAbstract: Resveratrol shows neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies across a number of neurodegenerative illnesses, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Huntington's disease (HD), and it enhances mitochondrial function through stimulation of the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1\u03b1 pathway, thereby improving mitochondrial oxidative capacity and ATP generation. The natural polyphenol lowers \u03b1-synuclein accumulation and affects autophagy; both markers of PD. Combining nano\u2011resveratrol formulations with L\u2011DOPA has shown greater therapeutic efficacy in animal models (MPTP mouse), while co\u2011administration with EGCG has shown synergistic neuroprotection in vitro (SH\u2011SY5Y cells). These combination strategies offer potential advantages in neuroprotection and symptom alleviation while minimizing adverse drug effects. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 and AMPK signaling in preclinical models, enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis, lowering apoptosis, and restoring cellular resilience. The effectiveness of various models and dosages varies. The primary mechanism by which resveratrol promotes neuronal survival and remyelination in multiple sclerosis is through SIRT1 activation, which does not directly reduce inflammation. As innovative delivery systems, intranasal nanoparticles and exosomes produced from macrophages have shown improved CNS targeting accuracy. Resveratrol slows down neurodegeneration and improves the prognosis of HD by improving motor function and stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis in addition to activating neuroprotective ERK signaling. All of these results point to resveratrol's several pathways as a strong contender for neurodegenerative disease adjunctive treatment. The current evidence base is insufficient to support clinical use of resveratrol for any of the four diseases. Further rigorous preclinical studies (including TDP-43 models for ALS, SIRT1 knockout studies, and human-feasible dosing) and well-designed clinical trials with pharmacokinetic endpoints are required before any clinical recommendations can be made.",
        "42400802": "ID: 42400802\nTitle: Identifying genetics biomarkers in correlation with pathological and PSMA PET/CT characteristics in prostate cancer.\nAbstract: Prostate cancer is a prevalent disease with diverse tumor characteristics that complicate treatment. The integration of spatial patterns from prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), pathology and expanding genomic data represents a groundbreaking advancement in histo-imaging genomics. The aim of this study was to elucidate the internetwork mapping between genetic biomarkers and PSMA PET/CT imaging in prostate cancer patients. mRNA sequencing and clinical data from 433 prostate cancer patients were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Differential gene expression between the Gleason score (GS)\u2009>\u20097 and GS\u2009\u2264\u20097 groups was analyzed. Feature selection was performed following the univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. A GS predictive model was developed using multivariate logistic regression. Additionally, local samples and images from 27 patients were collected. PSMA PET/CT imaging was performed before radical prostatectomy, and mRNA sequencing of prostate cancer lesions was conducted using next-generation sequencing. Differentially expressed genes identified from the TCGA dataset were subsequently analyzed for correlations with PET-related metrics in the local dataset by utilizing Pearson correlation analysis.Out of the TCGA dataset, 174 genes exhibited differential expression. After feature selection, 53 genes remained. In the local dataset, ten genes (EFNA2, CACNA1I, CA1, MYBPC3, CYP1A1, TLCD3B, LRTM2, GBX2, SPSB4, and GDF3) demonstrated significant associations with PET-related metrics. When comparing the differential expression of genes between the GS>7 and GS\u22647 groups, six genes (STMN2, CYP1A1, THRSP, LIPC, GBX2, and SPSB4) in the GS>7 group and eight genes (FBXL16, KLK14, DIRAS2, TERB2, PRAME, UTS2B, UGT2B15, and LINC02798) in the GS\u22647 group were significantly correlated with PET-related parameters. This study identified genetic markers significantly correlated with PSMA PET/CT imaging features in prostate cancer patients. These findings may provide a valuable foundation for optimizing prostate cancer diagnostic procedures and tailoring therapeutic approaches based on genetic and imaging biomarkers.",
        "42401196": "ID: 42401196\nTitle: The Core Compendium of the European Society of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Curriculum.\nAbstract: The diversity of healthcare systems across Europe has predictably resulted in significant variations in point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training and practice for emergency medicine (EM). To encourage a more synchronized approach and address these inconsistencies, the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) chartered its ultrasound section to develop a comprehensive curriculum compendium that should serve as a foundational guide for European Emergency Medicine PoCUS clinical and educational guidelines and policies. Under the leadership of a dedicated task force, the EUSEM ultrasound section developed this compendium to provide a structured, tiered framework designed to meet the needs of physicians at every skill level, from novice to advanced users. The compendium emphasizes applications that are currently practiced in different and diverse emergency departments in Europe, including a broad range of topics. An important goal was allowing flexibility to accommodate the unique resources and challenges of different healthcare environments, so that EM physicians can achieve PoCUS competencies matching their local circumstances and needs. To achieve this goal, good educational and clinical stewardship throughout this process is a key part to the success of advancing PoCUS in European EM. This compendium is intended as a resource for creating standardized yet adaptable training pathways. It represents a major step toward harmonizing and advancing PoCUS practice in European EM. Die Vielfalt der verschiedenen Gesundheitssysteme in Europa hat dazu gef\u00fchrt, dass grosse Unterschiede in der Ausbildung und Anwendung des Point-of-Care-Ultraschalls (PoCUS) in der Notfallmedizin bestehen. Um einen st\u00e4rker synchronisierten Ansatz zu f\u00f6rdern und diesen Unterschieden zu begegnen, hat die Europ\u00e4ische Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Notfallmedizin (EUSEM) ihre Ultraschallsektion damit beauftragt, ein umfassendes Curriculum-Kompendium zu entwickeln. Dieses soll als ein Leitfaden f\u00fcr Europ\u00e4ische Richtlinien und Standards f\u00fcr PoCUS in der klinischen Ausbildung in der Notfallmedizin dienen. Unter der Leitung einer Task Force hat die Ultraschallsektion der EUSEM dieses Kompendium erarbeitet, um Rahmenbedingungen zu schaffen, die den Bed\u00fcrfnissen von \u00c4rztinnen und \u00c4rzten auf jedem Kompetenzniveau - vom Einsteiger bis zum fortgeschrittenen Anwender - gerecht werden. Das Kompendium beinhaltet Ultraschallanwendungen, die in derzeit sehr diversen Notfallstationen in ganz Europa praktiziert werden, und deckt daher ein breites Spektrum PoCUS-Anwendungen in der Notfallmedizin ab. Ein zentrales Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, Flexibilit\u00e4t zu erm\u00f6glichen, um die spezifischen Merkmale wie auch Ressourcen der jeweiligen Gesundheitssysteme zu ber\u00fccksichtigen, sodass Notfallmediziner:innen PoCUS-Kompetenzen erwerben k\u00f6nnen, die ihren lokalen Gegebenheiten und Anforderungen entsprechen. Um das Ziel der Weiterentwicklung von PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin zu erreichen, ist ein entscheidender Erfolgsfaktor eine gute Begleitung sowohl in der klinischen Anwendung, wie auch in der Ausbildung. Dieses Kompendium soll als Grundlage zur Entwicklung standardisierter, zugleich aber anpassungsf\u00e4higer Ausbildungspfade dienen. Es stellt einen wichtigen Schritt zur Harmonisierung und Weiterentwicklung des PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin dar.",
        "42403013": "ID: 42403013\nTitle: Fus-depleted oligodendrocytes reduce neuronal damage and Alzheimer's disease progression in the AppNL-G-F mouse.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is an age-dependent neurodegenerative disorder and represents the most common type of dementia, increasing in incidence at an alarming rate in the aging population. The hallmarks of the disease are amyloid plaque accumulation, microglia and astrocyte activation, and loss of presynaptic structure leading to cognitive decline. Recently, oligodendrocyte (OL) and myelin abnormalities have emerged as important contributors to the pathogenesis of AD. In normal brain homeostatic conditions, OL maintain neuronal health through myelin axon interactions and by supplying neurotrophic and metabolic support. How strengthening OL function may support neuronal health in AD neurodegeneration remains to be fully characterized and represents a gap in knowledge and a missed therapeutic opportunity. This study sought to examine how myelin and OL may improve neuronal deficits associated with AD. We have generated a novel mouse model (AD/cKO) by crossing the AppNL-G-F mouse, an established AD model, which carries three human AD mutations in the mouse App gene, with the FusOLcKO whose OL depleted of Fus (Fused in Sarcoma) produce thicker myelin associated with greater cholesterol biosynthesis. We evaluated spatial memory function with standardized cognitive testing. We evaluated microglia density and state, astrocytic activation and toxic phenotype, myelin density, cholesterol content, amyloid plaque burden, presynaptic structures, and neuronal hypoxic and oxidative damage in the hippocampus and cortex. We characterized the transcriptome of AD/cKO hippocampal OL compared to AD by using single-cell transcriptomic studies. Spatial working memory was fully preserved in the aged AD/cKO mouse relative to the AD mouse. This outcome was associated with reduced neuronal oxidative damage, preserved presynaptic structures at the amyloid plaque niches, and a shift in microglia state at the niches in both hippocampus and cortex. In contrast, amyloid plaque burden and microglia density were decreased in the hippocampus but not in cortex, uncoupling the neuronal and microglia effects from the amyloid burden. Fus dependent myelin increase was present in both hippocampus and cortex. Single-cell transcriptomics of AD/cKO hippocampal OL revealed upregulation of energy metabolism and antioxidant genes, suggesting a role of OL enhanced energy metabolism in mediating protection of neurons and affecting microglia state in AD pathology. This work provides new insight into how oligodendrocytes may protect neurons in AD, communicate with other glial cellular players, and point to potential targets for disease intervention aimed at slowing AD progression.",
        "42404802": "ID: 42404802\nTitle: Region-specific features of early glial activation and Aquaporin-4 dysregulation in conditional mouse models of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Aggregation and cytoplasmic mislocalization of TDP-43 are key features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Neuroinflammatory processes mediated by glial cells play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of these and other diseases, defined as TDP-43 proteinopathies. Here, we characterized region-specific glial activation in two conditional mouse models: hTDP-43-WT (overexpressing nuclear wild-type human TDP-43) and hTDP-43-\u0394NLS (expressing cytoplasmic TDP-43 with altered nuclear localization signal) following 1 month of transgene expression. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed distinct patterns of microglial activation across brain regions. hTDP-43-WT mice exhibited significant microgliosis in motor (MC) and somatosensory (SSC) cortices and hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) with pronounced morphological alterations (i.e. increased soma size). Sholl analysis demonstrated reduced branching length and complexity in MC, SSC, and hippocampal subfields. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice displayed more pronounced microglial activation in hippocampal regions (CA1, DG) compared to cortical areas, with significant increases in microglial density. Additionally, we observed region-specific cortical astrocytosis in both models, suggesting coordinated glial reactivity. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice showed decreased polarization of astrocytic water channel Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) around vascular structures in SSC and hippocampal CA1/DG. The changes in AQP4 localization, which is critical for glymphatic function, support the hypothesis that this waste clearance system for the brain is altered in TDP-43 proteinopathies. These findings demonstrate that these different animal models of ALS/FTD induce distinct neuroinflammatory signatures, potentially contributing to the region-specific vulnerability observed in these diseases. Our data provide insights into early glial-mediated pathogenic mechanisms that could guide targeted therapeutic strategies for TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
        "42411953": "ID: 42411953\nTitle: Reduced Soluble Ubiquilin2 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Carrying Ubiquilin2 (P494L) Mutation: Clinicopathological and Biochemical Evidence From an Autopsy Case.\nAbstract: We report the clinicopathological and biochemical findings of ALS associated with a UBQLN2 P494L mutation. Autopsy revealed widespread TDP-43 pathology and UBQLN2-positive inclusions. Immunoblot analysis demonstrated a marked reduction of soluble UBQLN2, supporting functional UBQLN2 insufficiency as a pathogenic mechanism underlying TDP-43 aggregation.",
        "42414029": "ID: 42414029\nTitle: Case of concurrent ALS and human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1-associated myositis.\nAbstract: A woman in her late 70s presented with progressive limb weakness, muscle atrophy and hyper-reflexia. Laboratory findings revealed elevated creatine kinase and positive serum human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) antibody. Clinical and electrophysiological findings met revised El Escorial criteria for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but muscle MRI showed inflammatory changes. Muscle biopsy revealed both neurogenic and inflammatory features. While methylprednisolone showed no benefit, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy produced transient improvement in weakness with normalisation of creatine kinase levels. The patient died from respiratory failure 3 years after symptom onset. Autopsy confirmed typical ALS-TDP pathology with phosphorylated TDP-43 inclusions in motor neurons. HTLV-1 Tax-positive lymphocytes infiltrated skeletal muscles but not the central nervous system, establishing dual pathology of ALS-TDP with HTLV-1-associated myositis. The improvement most likely reflected treatment of the HTLV-1-associated myositis rather than the underlying motor neuron disease. This case highlights the importance of evaluating treatable conditions in HTLV-1-seropositive ALS patients.",
        "42414528": "ID: 42414528\nTitle: Annexin A11 and TDP-43: core players in neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: Annexin A11 (ANXA11) is a Ca2\u207a-dependent phospholipid-binding protein that has recently emerged as a key player in neurodegeneration. Rare pathogenic ANXA11 variants were initially identified in cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Since then, ANXA11 has been linked to a broader spectrum of related neurodegenerative diseases. Two independent studies demonstrated that ANXA11 co-aggregates with TDP-43 in all cases of frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 pathology (FTLD-TDP) type C, with cryo-EM revealing heteromeric ANXA11-TDP-43 filaments. These discoveries support the direct pathological interaction between the two proteins as an important feature of FTLD-TDP type C. We also described secondary ANXA11 pathology in related neurodegenerative diseases, including limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), and more rarely in ALS and FTLD-TDP types A and B. ANXA11 and TDP-43 co-aggregates are also a feature of a FTLD-TDP associated with primary lateral sclerosis. These advances have renewed interest in ANXA11 as a major player in ALS/FTLD pathogenesis in both genetic and sporadic neurodegenerative diseases. In this review, we summarize ANXA11 pathology across genetic and sporadic cases, highlighting its heterogeneous overlap with TDP-43 pathology. We synthesize current knowledge of ANXA11's physiological roles in phase separation, membrane repair, and RNA granule dynamics, integrating emerging evidence on how disruption of these processes may promote pathological aggregation and toxicity. Finally, we outline priorities for future research, with particular emphasis on elucidating ANXA11's mechanistic connection to TDP-43.",
        "42418280": "ID: 42418280\nTitle: Phase Separation Drives Pathological Aggregation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A 15-Year Bibliometric Landscape (2009-2024).\nAbstract: Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), a biophysical driver of membraneless organelle assembly, is central to pathological aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Initially linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), LLPS dysregulation has now been implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia, where aberrant transitions convert dynamic condensates into insoluble fibrils. To systematically map this landscape, we employed CiteSpace-based bibliometrics to analyze 784 Web of Science articles from 2009 to 2024. Our analyses reveal dominant contributions from the United States, China, and Germany, with collaborative networks focusing on protein dynamics. Key hotspots include LLPS-driven aggregation of TARDBP (TDP-43), FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, alongside stress granule dysfunction and nucleocytoplasmic transport defects. Emerging frontiers highlight therapeutic strategies targeting pathological condensates utilizing small-molecule chaperones and posttranslational modification modulators to restore cellular homeostasis. Our findings underscore LLPS as a critical axis bridging molecular pathology and translational innovation. The field is rapidly shifting from mechanistic exploration to therapeutic applications, emphasizing interventions to halt or reverse aggregation. By delineating global trends and changing priorities, our study highlights the transformative potential of phase-targeted interventions and provides a roadmap of groundbreaking interdisciplinary research into neurodegenerative disorders.",
        "42418847": "ID: 42418847\nTitle: Phase separation and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frontotemporal dementia, and ALS are characterized by amyloid protein aggregation involving intrinsically disordered proteins that are also capable of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS, known to drive the formation of dynamic membraneless organelles essential for cellular functions, can play a role in limiting fibrillation process or aberrantly transition into solid aggregates under pathological conditions. Here we review how mutations, post-translational modifications, and environmental factors can modulate LLPS of proteins like Tau, TDP-43, FUS, and \u03b1-synuclein, potentially regulating amyloid aggregation. We also examine the interplay of these proteins exploring how LLPS and condensate maturation could impinge on the emergence of co-pathologies contributing to disease progression. Finally we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies, aimed at modulating phase separation dynamics.",
        "42419740": "ID: 42419740\nTitle: TOP1MT rs2293925 is an enhancer-active regulatory SNP that shapes mitochondrial R-loop dynamics.\nAbstract: Mitochondrial topoisomerase 1 (TOP1MT) regulates mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) topology during transcription and replication. Perturbed mtDNA maintenance and RNA metabolism have been implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Here we show that the common TOP1MT variant rs2293925 (R525W) has enhancer-like activity and is associated with increased mitochondrial R-loops (RNA\u2009:\u2009DNA hybrids). Tissue-dependent expression, quantitative trait locus analysis, chromatin-state annotation, reporter assays, and allele-specific DNA-protein binding assays support a transcriptional regulatory role for rs2293925. In isogenic cell models, rs2293925 increased TOP1MT mRNA and protein abundance, and this was accompanied by increased mitochondrial R-loop signal. TOP1MT trapping with lamellarin D supported increased TOP1MT-R525W occupancy at mitochondrial control region sites together with enhanced R-loops, consistent with altered TOP1MT-mtDNA interaction and/or increased TOP1MT abundance. Elevated mitochondrial R-loop signal was also detected in a pilot cohort of sporadic ALS samples carrying rs2293925 and in neural stem cells derived from C9orf72-positive ALS patients. These data support a dual-effect model in which rs2293925 increases TOP1MT expression and is associated with altered mitochondrial R-loop dynamics, linking common genetic variation to mitochondrial nucleic acid stress in disease-relevant contexts.",
        "42422879": "ID: 42422879\nTitle: Investigating the effect of progressive truncations at the ALS-linked protein TDP-43 RRM2 on its aggregation mechanism.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by inclusions of TDP-43 protein. C-terminal fragments (CTFs) of TDP-43, generated by cleavage within its second RNA recognition motif (RRM2), have been found forming aggregates in patients. Aggregation has often been attributed to the C-terminal domain, but increasing evidence indicates that RRM2 fragments contribute to pathological inclusions. We performed extensive molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the changes resulting from the truncation that could lead to aggregation. We analyzed the full RRM2 domain (fRRM2, residues 192-261) and two fragments commonly observed in CTFs (tRRM2A, residues 220-261, and tRRM2B, residues 209-261). We found that truncation results in distinct aggregation-prone states. tRRM2B appears to rely on \u03b2  -sheet elements associated with amyloid-like aggregation, whereas tRRM2A exhibits higher structural variability and a reduced \u03b2  -content, suggesting a phase separation-like aggregation mechanism. We further simulated an extended fragment of tRRM2A, tRRM2A-l (residues 220-269). Although its predicted aggregation propensity remains largely unchanged, tRRM2A-l exhibits increased structural flexibility, and a stronger exposure of Nuclear Export Signal residues. Our results indicate that subtle differences in RRM2 fragment length influence potential misfolding pathways. Future studies and therapeutic strategies to prevent TDP-43 aggregation should carefully consider the specific domain adopted.",
        "42423109": "ID: 42423109\nTitle: AAV.hBAG3 Gene Therapy Improves Phenotype in a Valosin Containing Protein\u00a0Mouse Model of Hereditary Inclusion Body Myositis.\nAbstract: Mutations in the valosin-containing protein (VCP) gene lead to a hereditary type of inclusion body myositis (hIBM), in which sarcoplasmic and myonuclear inclusions with TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) pathology and mitochondrial abnormalities are observed in histological analysis. Pathophysiological conditions in the cell cause the protein quality control system to depend on the autophagy-lysosome pathway (ALP) for degradation of accumulated misfolded proteins and mitochondrial turnover. BCL2-associated athanogene 3 (BAG3) protein has a role in initiating the ALP. Our aim was to ameliorate disease processes resulting from mitochondrial abnormalities and misfolded protein aggregation by upregulating the ALP through overexpression of human BAG3 (hBAG3). The VCP-A232E mouse, a model for hIBM, received AAVrh74.tMCK.hBAG3 systemically at 3 months of age, and outcome measures, including functional, histological, and molecular studies, were assessed 9 months post-gene delivery. hBAG3 treatment improved treadmill running distance and rotarod duration, reduced the number of TDP-43-positive aggregates, and decreased the number of fibers showing abnormalities in mitochondrial enzyme histochemistry, compared with the untreated cohort. Moreover, hBAG3 gene therapy resulted in improvements in mitophagy and mitochondrial homeostasis observed as increased levels in mitophagy markers Parkin and Bnip3, mitochondria biogenesis marker Pgc1\u03b1 and mitochondrial DNA-encoded subunits of complex IV, Cox1 and Cox3. In addition, the LC-II/I ratio increased, indicating increased autophagic flux. Our study presents evidence that the strategy of supporting the ALP system by overexpressing BAG3 has potential therapeutic use for myodegenerative conditions associated with abnormal protein aggregates and mitochondrial turnover.",
        "42425084": "ID: 42425084\nTitle: RNA-dependent SFPQ condensates coordinate multidimensional regulation of extra-long neuronal genes.\nAbstract: The mammalian brain uniquely expresses a large repertoire of extra-long genes critical for neuronal development and function, yet these transcripts are particularly vulnerable to dysregulation linked to neurological disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The molecular mechanisms that ensure their stable expression remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the RNA-binding protein SFPQ forms meshwork-like biomolecular condensates that scaffold a multidimensional gene regulatory complex essential for long-gene expression. Super-resolution microscopy and functional perturbation assays demonstrate that disruption of SFPQ condensates impairs both extra-long gene expression and splicing. Proximity-dependent biotin labeling combined with mass spectrometry (BioID-MS) reveals that SFPQ condensates recruit transcriptional elongation factors, splicing regulators, and chromatin remodelers. Notably, many of these interactors overlap with autism-associated genes, suggesting direct disease relevance. These findings define a higher-order nuclear architecture organized by SFPQ and provide mechanistic insight into long-gene transcriptopathies underlying neurological disorders.",
        "42425169": "ID: 42425169\nTitle: Sex-associated neuroinflammatory and astrocytic responses in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: evidence from clinical cohorts and a TDP-43 N390D mouse model.\nAbstract: Sex differences are increasingly recognized as important modifiers of neuroimmune processes in neurodegenerative disorders. However, the sex-associated clinical phenotypes and underlying neuroinflammatory mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain poorly understood. This study integrated multimodal clinical assessments, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) neuroimmune biomarkers, neuroimaging-based glymphatic metrics, and complementary animal analyses to characterize shared and sex-associated alterations in male and female ALS patients. Two independent cohorts including 158 newly diagnosed ALS patients and 112 healthy controls (HCs) underwent evaluations of motor function, cognition, sleep disturbances, and emotional symptoms. Glymphatic function was assessed using choroid plexus volume (CPV), diffusion-derived analysis along the perivascular space (ALPS) index, and white-matter free-water (FW) fraction. In the original cohort, 12 CSF biomarkers spanning astrocytic activation, neuroinflammation, TDP-43 pathology, synaptic dysfunction, and axonal injury were quantified, and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were further examined in an independent verification cohort. Complementary neuroimmune alterations were further examined in TDP-43 N390D knock-in mice using ELISA and immunofluorescence. Male ALS patients showed markedly elevated CSF GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 compared with female ALS patients and HCs after false discovery rate correction (q\u00a0<\u00a00.05). Female ALS patients exhibited increased CSF IL-6 versus HCs, whereas GFAP and IL-18 levels were unchanged. Female ALS patients also demonstrated more severe depressive symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder than male ALS patients and HCs (p\u00a0<\u00a00.05). Both sexes displayed glymphatic impairment characterized by increased CPV and FW and reduced ALPS index, as well as pronounced sleep disturbances relative to HCs (all p\u00a0<\u00a00.05), with no clear sex-related differences. Complementary animal data showed that, at a fixed chronological age, male TDP-43 N390D mice exhibited more severe motor impairment accompanied by higher brain levels of GFAP, IL-6, and IL-18 and more prominent astrocyte-associated IL-6 and IL-18 signals than female mutant mice. Although microglial activation was also observed in TDP-43 N390D mice, no clear sex-related difference was detected at the sampled age. This multimodal clinical-translational study reveals sex-associated neuroinflammatory heterogeneity in ALS. Male patients exhibit a more pronounced GFAP-, IL-6-, and IL-18-related inflammatory profile, whereas female patients display more prominent affective disturbances. Glymphatic dysfunction and sleep impairment emerge as common pathological pathways across sexes. These findings highlight sex as a crucial biological variable shaping ALS heterogeneity and underscore the importance of incorporating sex-stratified analyses in future ALS neuroimmune research and clinical trials.",
        "42427030": "ID: 42427030\nTitle: C9orf72-associated poly-GR in skeletal muscle leads to neuromuscular junction deficits and muscle atrophy.\nAbstract: Hexanucleotide repeat expansions in C9orf72 produce dipeptide repeat (DPR) proteins that are widely expressed, including the nervous system and skeletal muscle. Among these DPRs, arginine-containing proteins, poly-GR and poly-PR are toxic in the nervous system, but whether DPRs in skeletal muscle contribute to ALS pathogenesis is unclear. Here, we show that muscle-restricted expression of poly-GR drives motor deficits in mice, including muscle atrophy and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) deficits. Poly-GR in muscle interacted with the NMJ key organizer MuSK and promoted MuSK degradation, disrupting postsynaptic structure and impairing neuromuscular transmission. Importantly, a MuSK agonist antibody (X-17) stabilized NMJs and rescued neuromuscular transmission. Moreover, poly-GR in muscle activated the integrated stress response (ISR), elevating eIF2\u03b1 phosphorylation and broadly suppressing protein translation. ISR inhibition with ISRIB restored translation and MuSK protein levels, and ameliorated both muscle atrophy and NMJ deficits. These findings demonstrate that skeletal muscle actively contributes to C9orf72-ALS pathology. Targeting muscle with ISRIB offers a therapeutic strategy to preserve motor function in C9orf72-ALS.",
        "42427320": "ID: 42427320\nTitle: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration-TDP Type C With Striatal Glial Cytoplasmic Inclusions and Motor Neuron Degeneration.\nAbstract: We report an autopsy case of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD)-TDP type C with severe striatal involvement and annexin A11- and phosphorylated TDP-43-positive glial cytoplasmic inclusions. The patient developed progressive asymmetric rigidity accompanied by marked striatal atrophy and showed both upper and lower motor neuron involvement. These findings expand the clinicopathological spectrum of FTLD-TDP type C and may support the concept of an annexin A11-associated pathogenic continuum linking FTLD and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.",
        "42429860": "ID: 42429860\nTitle: Human iPSC-Derived Spinal Neurons Carrying the ALS FUS (P525L) Mutation Exhibit Lower Response to Inhibitory Neurotransmitters.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by motoneurons degeneration. Functional studies have linked ALS to hyperexcitability and excitotoxicity, but the cause of the disease is unknown, though familial ALS cases are linked to pathogenic variants in several genes, including SOD1, TARDBP and FUS. Here we focused on the effect of the severe FUS (P525L) mutation on the functional properties of human spinal neurons derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). This mutation delayed functional maturation, as revealed by the observation that mutated neurons showed alterations of membrane potential, reduced spontaneous synaptic activity, and altered action potentials at early differentiation stages. FUS (P525L) mutation was associated with a significant alteration of inhibitory signalling transmission: mutated neurons showed a significantly lower current response to GABA and glycine compared to control isogenic WT neurons of the same age. Also, glutamatergic currents exhibited a different temporal evolution in control and mutated neurons, but at a lower extent in comparison to inhibitory neurotransmitters. The decrease in the glycine-evoked currents was confirmed by the reduction of the expression of the \u03b11 subunit of glycine receptor, measured by immunofluorescence assay. Similar functional alterations were measured in spinal neurons differentiated form a second hiPSC line, confirming the causative role of the FUS (P525L) mutation. Our data indicate that the FUS (P525L) mutation reduces the maturation rates and the function of hiPSC-derived spinal neurons, with a strong decrease of inhibitory transmission, which may affect the excitatory/inhibitory balance, possibly predisposing to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration.",
        "42430091": "ID: 42430091\nTitle: The Role of PGC-1\u03b1 in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms, Translational Challenges, and Therapeutic Potential.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are progressive disorders in which mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, proteostasis failure, neuroinflammation, and synaptic damage progressively interact to drive neuronal vulnerability. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1\u03b1) links metabolic adaptation to stress-response pathways that are repeatedly disrupted in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, polyglutamine (PolyQ) disorders, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Rather than providing only an updated catalogue of studies, this review organizes the evidence into a cross-disease rheostat framework that explains why PGC-1\u03b1 modulation is protective in some settings but incomplete or maladaptive in others. Current findings indicate that PGC-1\u03b1 supports mitochondrial biogenesis, oxidative phosphorylation, antioxidant defense, mitophagy, autophagy, protein quality control, and inflammatory balance. However, its effects are highly context dependent. In several models, restoration of PGC-1\u03b1-related signaling improves mitochondrial function and reduces neuronal injury, whereas broad, sustained, or cell-inappropriate activation may produce limited benefit or undesirable outcomes. These observations suggest that PGC-1\u03b1 is not a simple neuroprotective switch, but a flexible regulatory hub whose therapeutic value depends on cell type, isoform profile, disease stage, and activation level. Emerging strategies, including small-molecule modulators, gene delivery, antisense-based approaches, nanoparticle systems, and exercise-related interventions, remain largely preclinical and face major barriers related to CNS delivery, pathway selectivity, dose and cell-type control, peripheral safety, and validated target-engagement biomarkers. Nevertheless, clinical translation requires stronger causal validation, reliable target-engagement biomarkers, selective delivery methods, and long-term safety assessment. Future research should focus on precision-based modulation of PGC-1\u03b1 to determine when and how this pathway can be safely used for disease modification. Such a careful approach may help transform PGC-1\u03b1 from a broad experimental target into a clinically relevant strategy for well-defined neurodegenerative phenotypes.",
        "42431556": "ID: 42431556\nTitle: Fisetin prevents deterioration of cellular functions in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis variants G262R and P438L of SQSTM1 in SH-SY5Y cells.\nAbstract: Oxidative stress is widely accepted as one of the important factors contributing to neurodegeneration, leading to fatal neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Since flavonoids possess antioxidant properties, we investigated whether Fisetin (FS) and Quercetin (QR) protected cells from oxidative stress arising from pathogenic mutations G262R (G\u00a0>\u00a0A) and P438L (C\u00a0>\u00a0T) of SQSTM1 found in Indian ALS patients. SQSTM1 codes for p62 protein and is involved in multiple signaling pathways through its various domains. We studied changes in cell viability and cellular functions using immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, immunoprecipitation and FACS analysis in the presence and absence of FS and QR. Supplementation with FS and QR in SH-SY5Y cells expressing SQS-wild type and mutants increased cell viability and decreased ROS formation. Also, Nrf2 protein levels increased to offset oxidative stress response. In addition, we studied the effect of FS on the nuclear-cytoplasmic distribution of TDP-43 protein, which serves as a hallmark for ALS. FS corrected the nuclear-cytoplasm translocation of TDP-43 protein and decreased late apoptosis in mutants. Our study illustrates that both FS and QR shield cells from oxidative stress, and that FS imparted better protection against the pathogenic effect of SQSTM1 mutants in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells.",
        "42436563": "ID: 42436563\nTitle: Context of use matters: interpreting extracellular vesicle TDP-43 as a biomarker in ALS.\nAbstract: ",
        "42442908": "ID: 42442908\nTitle: Role of ESCRT pathway and autophagy in neurodegenerative diseases.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive neuronal dysfunction and loss resulting from impaired proteostasis and vesicular trafficking. Neurons are particularly vulnerable to these processes due to their post-mitotic nature and complex architecture. Autophagy and the endolysosomal system constitute the primary degradative pathways responsible for maintaining neuronal homeostasis. However, increasing evidence indicates that their effective function critically depends on coordination with the endosomal sorting complexes required for transport (ESCRT). Beyond their canonical role in multivesicular body biogenesis and membrane scission, ESCRT components are now recognized as essential regulators of autophagosome closure, amphisome formation, autophagosome-lysosome fusion, and endolysosomal membrane repair. Disruption of this ESCRT-autophagy interface has emerged as a common pathological feature across major neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/frontotemporal dementia. This review synthesizes evidence from genetic, biochemical, and neuropathological studies to highlight shared molecular nodes, such as ESCRT-III components, the VPS4 ATPase, the adaptor protein ALIX, and late endosomal regulators, including Rab7, that couple membrane remodeling to autophagic flux. Failure of these regulatory checkpoints destabilizes endolysosomal integrity, arrests autophagic maturation, and promotes the accumulation of toxic protein species, thereby driving progressive neuronal degeneration. By framing neurodegeneration through the lens of ESCRT-autophagy coupling failure, this review provides a unified mechanistic perspective that links diverse pathogenic proteins to shared cellular vulnerabilities and identifies ESCRT-mediated membrane dynamics as a critical determinant of neuronal survival.",
        "42443201": "ID: 42443201\nTitle: Nuclear condensates formed by truncated mutant NEK1s impede ribosomal RNA biogenesis and drive motor dysfunction.\nAbstract: NIMA-related kinase 1 (NEK1), a serine/threonine kinase, is a risk variant for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While the full-length NEK1 is involved in diverse cellular processes, such as DNA damage response and microtubule stability, the pathogenic mechanism of NEK1 nonsense mutations in ALS remains elusive. Here, we demonstrate that three truncated forms of NEK1 derived from ALS-related NEK1 nonsense mutations translocate from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, exhibit nucleolar localization, and simultaneously form liquid-like nucleoplasmic foci. In contrast to the diffuse cytoplasmic distribution of wild-type NEK1, these nuclear-localized truncated mutants are prone to undergo liquid-liquid phase separation both in cells and in vitro. Mechanistically, the truncated NEK1s interact with the nucleolar protein FBL, thereby impairing ribosomal RNA biogenesis and translation. Transgenic flies expressing truncated mutant NEK1s display motor dysfunction and reduced survival length, and a knock-in transgenic mouse model expressing ALS-related NEK1 mutant similarly exhibits motor deficits accompanied by ribosomal RNA dysregulation. These findings suggest that ALS-related NEK1 mutants expressing truncated forms of NEK1 cause cell toxicity by interfering with ribosomal RNA metabolism and reveal a gain-of-function mechanism in ALS pathogenesis involving NEK1.",
        "42443203": "ID: 42443203\nTitle: TAF15 amyloids propagate via defined motifs in a prion-like fashion.\nAbstract: TATA-box binding protein-associated factor 15 (TAF15) is an RNA-binding protein and the primary fibrillar constituent in a subset of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) cases. However, the molecular determinants underlying TAF15 aggregation remain unclear. Here, we show that TAF15 forms amyloid fibrils under physiological conditions and develop a cellular biosensor to monitor its propagation. Both recombinant TAF15 fibrils and pathological aggregates extracted from FTLD patient brains selectively seed TAF15 biosensor cells, demonstrating prion-like properties. The closely related protein FUS does not seed TAF15 aggregation, revealing a cross-seeding barrier, but partially incorporates into inclusions during TAF15-induced seeding, potentially explaining their pathological overlap in FTLD. Computational and peptide-based mapping identifies aggregation-prone motifs within the low-complexity domain that stabilize ex vivo fibril cores and drive TAF15 propagation. These findings establish TAF15 as an amyloid-forming, prion-like protein and define sequence determinants underlying its self-assembly, providing a mechanistic framework for FTLD-TAF15 and potential therapeutic targets.",
        "42443465": "ID: 42443465\nTitle: Identification of RNA binding proteins targeting TP53, RB1 and PTEN in colorectal cancer as potential biomarkers for diagnosis, drug resistance, sensitivity and prognosis.\nAbstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent gastrointestinal malignancy with high incidence and mortality. Dysregulated RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) have been implicated in various cancers, yet their role in regulating tumor suppressors in CRC is underexplored. This study analyzed TCGA gene expression data to identify prognostic markers and used CLIP-seq data to uncover RBPs putatively binding to TP53, RB1, and PTEN. Functional enrichment via Gene Ontology (GO) and MSigDB Hallmark pathways suggested involvement in mRNA processing, Myc Targets V1, and Unfolded Protein Response. Univariate Cox regression analyses identified high expression of NOP56, EIF4A3, and IGF2BP1 as associated with poor survival, while high RBM47 expression was linked to improved prognosis; these findings were validated using Kaplan-Meier survival curves. However, multivariate Cox regression analysis was not performed, and independent prognostic validation is required. ROC analysis further indicated that several RBPs could distinguish tumor from normal tissues. Importantly, these AUC values were derived from the TCGA discovery dataset and require independent external validation before any diagnostic application can be considered. Drug sensitivity analyses using GDSC and CCLE datasets revealed exploratory and unadjusted associations between elevated NOP56, FBL, and FUS expression and increased sensitivity to Irinotecan, Nilotinib, and Raf265. A multi-cohort integrated analysis and qRT-PCR confirmed upregulation of selected RBPs in CRC tissues and cell lines. Importantly, these CLIP-seq interactions reflect physical binding potential rather than direct functional regulation of target gene expression. Overall, 22 RBPs were identified as candidate binding-associated regulators of key tumor suppressors, and seven RBPs involved in prominent pathways were identified as candidate prognostic biomarkers requiring further validation in independent cohorts before any clinical application can be considered in CRC, although these findings remain exploratory and require further functional validation.",
        "42450002": "ID: 42450002\nTitle: Proteasome Dysfunction and Aggregation-Prone Proteins in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the accumulation of misfolded and aggregation-prone proteins, reflecting a failure of proteostasis. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS), a major pathway for selective intracellular protein degradation, is essential for maintaining neuronal protein homeostasis. Proteasome dysfunction has been implicated in several major neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease (HD), although its extent and mechanisms vary across disease contexts. In this review, we examine current evidence for proteasome dysfunction in neurodegeneration and discuss how disease-associated proteins impair proteasome function through direct inhibition, defective substrate processing, and sequestration into protein aggregates. We also address the contribution of oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and aging to proteasome dysregulation. Finally, we highlight emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring proteasome function, including pharmacological activation, modulation of proteasome assembly and stability, and targeted protein degradation approaches. Understanding the context-dependent nature of proteasome dysfunction will be important for developing effective proteostasis-based therapies.",
        "42451086": "ID: 42451086\nTitle: Vitamin D Signaling in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Clinical Implications.\nAbstract: Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism; however, it is now emerging as an important regulator of central nervous system (CNS) function. Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D signaling contributes to the pathogenesis and progression of several neurodegenerative disorders. Vitamin D exerts neuroprotective effects through multiple mechanisms, including regulation of calcium homeostasis, modulation of immune responses, reduction in oxidative stress, stimulation of neurotrophic factors, and maintenance of blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. Vitamin D receptors and metabolizing enzymes are widely distributed across several brain regions, highlighting their direct involvement in neuronal function. This review summarizes the biosynthesis, metabolism, and signaling pathways of vitamin D. It explores its role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Evidence from experimental and clinical studies indicates that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk and severity of these conditions, while supplementation may provide therapeutic benefits.",
        "42455257": "ID: 42455257\nTitle: Mitigating Fixation Artifacts in Spatial Transcriptomics: Methodological Insights from Human Brain Tissue.\nAbstract: Human brain bank material offers a great potential for studying a wide range of diseases from psychiatric to degenerative disorders, stroke, and pain. Historically, the primary limitation has been the technical usability of long-term formalin fixed and stored tissue samples with inadequate RNA quality. However, new and emerging, highly sensitive techniques now enable the study of the human transcriptome in autopsied brain material. This study aimed to develop a protocol for analysing RNA expression in two distinct cell populations within a spatial context from long-term formalin fixed human hypothalamus samples from the Danish SURVIVE study, using the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler from NanoString. RNAscope assays were used to optimize target retrieval, followed by evaluation with QuPath quantification to determine optimal RNA binding conditions. Optimal RNA availability was achieved with baking the slides at 60\u00a0\u00b0C for 1 h, followed by 30\u00a0min of 99\u00a0\u00b0C heat-induced target retrieval while maintaining tissue integrity. Subsequently, tissue was stained for either microglia or neurons with Iba1 and CRH specific antibodies and analysed in the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler. Whole transcriptome probes within the Iba1 and CRH segments were sequenced on the Illumina NovaSeq platform. The novel bioinformatic tool StandR was used for quality control and data analysis. The two cellular segments were compared, and we found 932 differentially expressed genes: 317 upregulated in the CRH segment, and 615 upregulated in the Iba1 segment. This paper presents a detailed workflow and highlights the ability to obtain relevant transcriptomic information from long-term fixed human brain tissue.",
        "42455475": "ID: 42455475\nTitle: Exosome Biology at the Interface of Neurodegeneration and Therapeutic Innovation.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are defined by progressive neuronal loss, protein misfolding, and chronic neuroinflammation, yet effective disease-modifying therapies remain absent. Exosomes have emerged as key mediators of central nervous system communication and are increasingly central to the biology of neurodegeneration. These nanoscale vesicles transport proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids across cellular and anatomical barriers, influencing synaptic function, immune signaling, and metabolic homeostasis. Under pathological conditions, exosomes facilitate the spread of misfolded proteins such as amyloid-\u03b2, p-tau, \u03b1-synuclein, and TDP-43, thereby accelerating network-level degeneration. At the same time, their cargo exhibits disease-specific molecular signatures detectable in peripheral biofluids, supporting their development as minimally invasive biomarkers for early diagnosis and longitudinal monitoring. Advances in exosome engineering further underscore their potential as therapeutic delivery vehicles capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and targeting pathogenic pathways with RNA-based therapeutics, proteins, or gene-editing systems. Together, these findings position exosomes as pivotal contributors to both the mechanistic progression and translational targeting of neurodegenerative diseases.",
        "42457779": "ID: 42457779\nTitle: Real-world effectiveness and clinical predictors of response to first-generation TTR silencers in variant ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy.\nAbstract: Transthyretin (TTR) gene-silencing therapies have transformed the management of variant transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN). However, real-world evidence on effectiveness, safety and durability is limited. We conducted a multicenter retrospective study across ten Spanish referral hospitals including 98 genetically confirmed ATTRv-PN amyloidosis patients treated with patisiran (n\u2009=\u200981) or inotersen (n\u2009=\u200917). Patients were classified as total, partial, or non-responders according to clinical evolution and Neuropathy Impairment Score (NIS). Baseline clinical, neurophysiological (CMAP, SNAP, ESC), and biochemical parameters were analyzed. Longitudinal NIS changes, treatment persistence, and safety were assessed. Total responders had higher baseline CMAP amplitudes (p\u2009=\u20090.045), while baseline neurophysiological measures showed modest discriminatory capacity overall, with electrochemical skin conductance providing the strongest signal. Baseline renal function differed across groups (eGFR, p\u2009=\u20090.022), but the direction of this association was not consistent with improved response. Compared with inotersen, patisiran showed a higher total response rate (59.3% vs. 23.5%), slower NIS progression (median\u2009+\u20090.31 vs. +4.00 points/year; p\u2009=\u20090.011), and greater treatment persistence (log-rank p\u2009=\u20090.0005). No discontinuations due to adverse events occurred with patisiran, versus 41.2% with inotersen. ESC showed the highest predictive value (AUC 0.681 overall; 0.783 in the patisiran subgroup), while baseline NIS was less informative. In routine practice, patisiran was associated with more favourable effectiveness and tolerability compared to inotersen. Baseline neurological preservation, particularly motor and small-fiber measures, may help identify patients more likely to benefit from treatment. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution due to the limited sample-size and the observational nature of the study.",
        "42458453": "ID: 42458453\nTitle: Extracellular vesicles as a liquid biopsy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative syndrome diagnosed clinically using standardized criteria, with neuropathological confirmation of motor neuron loss and TDP-43 aggregates in postmortem brain tissue. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as potential minimally invasive biomarkers for ALS, but studies vary widely in methodology and reproducibility. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic potential of EV-associated proteins and RNAs in ALS. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed and EMBASE from inception to May 21st, 2026. Forty-one studies met inclusion criteria. Where published summary statistics were available, these were used directly; where they were not, data were reconstructed from figures or obtained from authors and re-analyzed to derive standardized effect sizes and exploratory diagnostic accuracy estimates. Random-effects models were used for continuous outcomes, and diagnostic accuracy was assessed using hierarchical summary ROC and bivariate random-effects models. Publication bias was evaluated using Begg, Egger, and funnel plots. EV-associated TDP-43 was the most frequently studied protein. Meta-analysis of five studies showed a moderate but non-significant increase in EVs from ALS vs. controls (SMD\u2009=\u20091.30) with high heterogeneity (I\u2009=\u200997.8%). Sixteen studies assessing EV-RNA biomarkers showed minimal overlap and limited independent replication. Diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis across 11 studies yielded moderate performance (AUC\u2009=\u20090.839). No publication bias was found across both meta-analyses. EV biomarkers for ALS show biological promise but are limited by methodological variability and insufficient replication. This work highlights the need for standardized protocols, transparent data sharing, and independent validation.",
        "42458512": "ID: 42458512\nTitle: Targeting astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity induced by ALS/FTD-associated RNA binding proteins.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by reactive astrocytes that contribute to neuronal injury through TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43)-or fused in sarcoma (FUS)-driven neuroinflammatory signaling. Dehydrocostus lactone (DHE), a blood-brain barrier-permeable sesquiterpene lactone with established anti-inflammatory activity, represents a promising but unexplored therapeutic candidate for ALS/FTD. The therapeutic effects of DHE were evaluated in primary mouse and human astrocytes expressing ALS/FTD-associated RNA-binding protein pathology, ALS patient-derived fibroblasts, and primary cortical neurons exposed to astrocyte-conditioned medium. Drosophila models expressing mutant FUS or TDP-43 in glial cells were used to assess locomotor performance and survival. Molecular analyses examined nuclear factor kappa B (NF-\u03baB) signaling, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-dependent antioxidant responses, protein aggregation, mitochondrial function, and inflammatory mediator production. Plasma concentrations of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were measured in patients with sporadic ALS. DHE exerted neuroprotective effects through a dual mechanism involving suppression of NF-\u03baB-dependent inflammatory signaling and activation of NRF2-mediated antioxidant pathways in astrocytes exhibiting FUS or TDP-43 proteinopathy. DHE attenuated astrocyte-mediated neurotoxicity and improved neuronal mitochondrial function in conditioned-medium assays. In addition, DHE reduced pathological FUS accumulation in FUS P525L-expressing astrocytes and in stress-challenged patient-derived fibroblasts. In Drosophila models, DHE significantly improved locomotor function and extended survival. Translationally, the chemokines CXCL10, CCL3, and CCL19 were elevated in plasma from patients with ALS, were induced by FUS or TDP-43 pathology in astrocytes, and were suppressed by DHE treatment, supporting the clinical relevance of the inflammatory pathways targeted by DHE. DHE mitigates astrocyte-driven neurotoxicity associated with ALS/FTD-related RNA-binding protein pathology by suppressing inflammatory signaling and enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms. The consistent therapeutic effects observed across mouse and human cellular models, patient-derived samples, and in vivo Drosophila models support further investigation of DHE as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS/FTD and highlight astrocyte-mediated signaling pathways as actionable targets in neurodegenerative disease.",
        "42459525": "ID: 42459525\nTitle: Imaging biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases: advances and challenges.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), represent a major global health burden. Imaging biomarkers have emerged as important tools for improving the diagnosis, monitoring, and biological characterization of neurodegenerative diseases. Structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), hybrid PET/MRI and molecular imaging have transformed our ability to investigate neurodegeneration in vivo non-invasively. This review highlights updated information on how each imaging modality offers a unique window into different disease pathophysiology including regional atrophy, amyloid-\u03b2, tau, dopaminergic terminal degeneration, synaptic density (SV2A), and neuroinflammation. We also focused on the translational and evidence supporting biomarkers, appropriate use criteria for amyloid and tau PET imaging, and standardized quantification methods such as the Centiloid scale. The growing role of multimodal fusion, where imaging is increasingly integrated with scalable fluid biomarkers to enable \"blood-first\" strategies where high-risk patients are selectively referred to advanced imaging, improving feasibility and equity. Despite tremendous progress, there are still issues with their standardization, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical translation. Moreover, the review emphasizes the frontiers of \u03b1-synuclein and glial state-specific PET ligands, advanced diffusion models, and dynamic connectivity analysis to support precision medicine and mechanism-based trial design for NDDs.",
        "42459857": "ID: 42459857\nTitle: Experimental evidence of electroacupuncture in ALS mouse models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to elucidate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms by synthesizing preclinical evidence. According to the PICOS principle, relevant studies were searched in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and CNKI. Search terms and strategies were determined based on MeSH terms. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the SYRCLE's Risk of Bias tool and the CAMARADES checklist. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 and Rstudio software. Seventeen studies involving 372 animals were included. The quality scores of the included studies ranged from 5 to 8, with an average score of 7. The meta-analysis of the primary outcome, the rotarod test score, showed a significant improvement in the EA group compared to the control group [SMD\u202f=\u202f3.31, 95% CI (2.05, 4.57), Z\u202f=\u202f5.151, p\u202f<\u202f0.001], indicating that EA can enhance motor function in ALS mice. Regarding secondary outcomes, EA intervention alleviated neuroinflammation, promoted neuronal survival, improved axonal regeneration inhibition, and stabilized RNA metabolism homeostasis. Consequently, it slowed disease progression, improved motor performance, prolonged survival time, and effectively protected motor neurons at the histopathological level (p\u202f<\u202f0.05). These findings underscore the potential of EA as a promising multimodal therapeutic strategy for ALS. For the heterogeneity observed in the rotarod test, sensitivity analysis, subgroup analysis, and meta-regression did not identify its source. However, potential publication bias was detected, which might contribute to the heterogeneity. The heterogeneity for other outcome measures might originate from differences in stimulation parameters (e.g., waveform), acupoint selection, or treatment duration. This meta-analysis demonstrates that EA confers significant neuroprotective benefits in preclinical ALS models, primarily through multi-target modulation of key pathological processes such as neuroinflammation, aberrant cell death signaling, and RNA metabolism. These preclinical findings underscore the potential of electroacupuncture as a complementary neuroprotective strategy and warrant further investigation in rigorous clinical trials. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251229183.",
        "42460524": "ID: 42460524\nTitle: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting of the cGAS-STING Pathway in Central Nervous System Disorders.\nAbstract: The cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway is a core DNA-sensing axis in innate immunity and has been increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders. This review summarizes current knowledge of cGAS-STING signaling in CNS disorders and evaluates its therapeutic potential. Relevant studies on cGAS-STING signaling in CNS disorders were collected from PubMed and Web of Science, with emphasis on disease mechanisms, neuroinflammatory regulation, and pathway-targeted therapeutic strategies. In the CNS, cGAS-STING signaling exhibits marked region-, cell-, and pathology-dependent heterogeneity. Aberrant DNA sensing activates this pathway and amplifies neuroinflammation, cellular stress, and tissue injury in Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Pharmacological inhibition of cGAS, cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP), or STING, together with emerging delivery strategies, has shown promise in preclinical models. Clinical translation remains limited by incomplete validation of pathway specificity, limited human evidence, restricted brain delivery, and inconsistent efficacy assessment. The cGAS-STING pathway links aberrant DNA sensing to innate immune activation and CNS pathology. Clarifying its disease-, cell-, and stage-specific roles may support future targeted therapeutic strategies for CNS disorders."
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