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Non-linear microglial, inflammatory and oligodendrocyte dynamics across stages of Alzheimer's disease

Published inNeurobiology of disease, vol. 211, 106950
Publication date2025-07
First online date2025-05-08
Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by cognitive decline and neuropathological hallmarks including Aβ plaques and Tau tangles. Emerging evidence indicates oligodendrocyte (OL) dysfunction and demyelination also contribute to disease progression. Here, we analyzed OL markers and inflammatory gene expression in human hippocampal samples at early and late AD stages. In early AD, we observed OL and myelinating pathways downregulation, alongside microglial and astrocytic activation, as well as upregulated chemokine CCL2 and peripheral immune infiltration markers. In late stages, expression of OL-related genes and myelination pathways increase, with a higher NG2/MBP ratio, coinciding with decreased microglial coverage and peripheral immune markers. These findings indicate that early neuroinflammation may impair OL function, while attenuated immune activity in late AD allows partial OL recovery. This study provides insights into stage-specific inflammatory and myelin-related changes in AD, supporting the relevance of understanding oligodendrocyte dynamics and potential regenerative responses for future therapeutic strategies.

Keywords
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Microglia
  • Myelination
  • Neuroinflammation
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Peripheral immune infiltration
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BADINA, Aurélien Matthieu et al. Non-linear microglial, inflammatory and oligodendrocyte dynamics across stages of Alzheimer’s disease. In: Neurobiology of disease, 2025, vol. 211, p. 106950. doi: 10.1016/j.nbd.2025.106950
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