: Neurodegenerative and inflammatory processes influence the clinical course of multiple sclerosis (MS). The β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) has been associated with cognitive dysfunction, amyloid deposition and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. We explored in a group of 50 patients with relapsing-remitting MS the association between the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of BACE1, clinical characteristics at the time of diagnosis and prospective disability after three-years follow-up. In addition, we assessed the correlations between the CSF levels of BACE 1, amyloid β (Aβ) 1-40 and 1-42, phosphorylated tau (pTau), lactate, and a set of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules. BACE1 CSF levels were correlated positively with depression as measured with Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition scale, and negatively with visuospatial memory performance evaluated by the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised. In addition, BACE CSF levels were positively correlated with Bayesian Risk Estimate for MS at onset, and with Expanded Disability Status Scale score assessed three years after diagnosis. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between BACE1, amyloid β 42/40 ratio (Spearman's r = 0.334, p = 0.018, n = 50), pTau (Spearman's r = 0.304, p = 0.032, n = 50) and lactate concentrations (Spearman's r = 0.361, p = 0.01, n = 50). Finally, an association emerged between BACE1 CSF levels and a group of pro and anti-inflammatory molecules, including interleukin (IL)-4, IL-17, IL-13, IL-9 and interferon-γ. BACE1 may have a role in different key mechanisms such as neurodegeneration, oxidative stress and inflammation, influencing mood, cognitive disorders and disability progression in MS.

BACE1 influences clinical manifestations and central inflammation in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis / Bruno, Antonio; Dolcetti, Ettore; Azzolini, Federica; Buttari, Fabio; Gilio, Luana; Iezzi, Ennio; Galifi, Giovanni; Borrelli, Angela; Furlan, Roberto; Finardi, Annamaria; Carbone, Fortunata; De Vito, Francesca; Musella, Alessandra; Guadalupi, Livia; Mandolesi, Georgia; Matarese, Giuseppe; Centonze, Diego; Stampanoni Bassi, Mario. - In: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS. - ISSN 2211-0348. - 71:(2023), p. 104528. [10.1016/j.msard.2023.104528]

BACE1 influences clinical manifestations and central inflammation in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

Borrelli, Angela;Carbone, Fortunata;De Vito, Francesca;Matarese, Giuseppe;
2023

Abstract

: Neurodegenerative and inflammatory processes influence the clinical course of multiple sclerosis (MS). The β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) has been associated with cognitive dysfunction, amyloid deposition and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. We explored in a group of 50 patients with relapsing-remitting MS the association between the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of BACE1, clinical characteristics at the time of diagnosis and prospective disability after three-years follow-up. In addition, we assessed the correlations between the CSF levels of BACE 1, amyloid β (Aβ) 1-40 and 1-42, phosphorylated tau (pTau), lactate, and a set of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules. BACE1 CSF levels were correlated positively with depression as measured with Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition scale, and negatively with visuospatial memory performance evaluated by the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised. In addition, BACE CSF levels were positively correlated with Bayesian Risk Estimate for MS at onset, and with Expanded Disability Status Scale score assessed three years after diagnosis. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between BACE1, amyloid β 42/40 ratio (Spearman's r = 0.334, p = 0.018, n = 50), pTau (Spearman's r = 0.304, p = 0.032, n = 50) and lactate concentrations (Spearman's r = 0.361, p = 0.01, n = 50). Finally, an association emerged between BACE1 CSF levels and a group of pro and anti-inflammatory molecules, including interleukin (IL)-4, IL-17, IL-13, IL-9 and interferon-γ. BACE1 may have a role in different key mechanisms such as neurodegeneration, oxidative stress and inflammation, influencing mood, cognitive disorders and disability progression in MS.
2023
BACE1 influences clinical manifestations and central inflammation in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis / Bruno, Antonio; Dolcetti, Ettore; Azzolini, Federica; Buttari, Fabio; Gilio, Luana; Iezzi, Ennio; Galifi, Giovanni; Borrelli, Angela; Furlan, Roberto; Finardi, Annamaria; Carbone, Fortunata; De Vito, Francesca; Musella, Alessandra; Guadalupi, Livia; Mandolesi, Georgia; Matarese, Giuseppe; Centonze, Diego; Stampanoni Bassi, Mario. - In: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS. - ISSN 2211-0348. - 71:(2023), p. 104528. [10.1016/j.msard.2023.104528]
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