原発性サルコペニアと末期腎不全に関連する筋萎縮の比較解析 ~マルチオミクス解析による新たな知見~

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2025-04-14 九州大学

九州大学大学院歯学研究院の研究グループは、脳内の免疫細胞であるミクログリアの貪食機能を促進する新たなメカニズムを解明しました。この研究では、ミクログリアが異常タンパク質(アミロイドβなど)を除去する際に重要な役割を果たすオートファジー機構に着目し、性ホルモンであるテストステロンがミクログリアのオートファジーを活性化することで、アミロイドβの蓄積を抑制することを明らかにしました。この発見は、アルツハイマー病の発症リスクや進行における性差の理解を深め、生物学的な性別を考慮した予防・治療戦略の開発に寄与することが期待されます。本研究成果は、2025年3月24日に国際科学誌『Advanced Science』に掲載されました。

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マルチオミックスアプローチを用いた原発性サルコペニアと末期腎疾患に伴う筋力低下の比較解析 Comparative Analysis of Primary Sarcopenia and End-Stage Renal Disease–Related Muscle Wasting Using Multi-Omics Approaches

Daiki Setoyama, Dohyun Han, Jingwen Tian, Ho Yeop Lee, Hyun Suk Shin, Ha Thi Nga, Thi Linh Nguyen, Ji Sun Moon, Hyo Ju Jang, Evonne Kim, Seong-Kyu Choe, Sang Hyeon Ju, Dae Eun Choi …
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle  Published: 10 April 2025
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.13749

原発性サルコペニアと末期腎不全に関連する筋萎縮の比較解析 ~マルチオミクス解析による新たな知見~

ABSTRACT

Background
Age-related primary sarcopenia and end-stage renal disease (ESRD)–related muscle wasting are discrete entities; however, both manifest as a decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength. The etiological pathways differ, with aging factors implicated in sarcopenia and a combination of uremic factors, including haemodialysis, contributing to ESRD-related muscle wasting. Understanding these molecular nuances is imperative for targeted interventions, and the integration of proteomic and metabolomic data elucidate these intricate processes.

Methods
We generated detailed clinical data and multi-omics data (plasma proteomics and metabolomics) for 78 participants to characterise sarcopenia (n = 28; mean age, 72.6 ± 7.0 years) or ESRD (n = 22; 61.6 ± 5.5 years) compared with controls (n = 28; 69.3 ± 5.7 years). Muscle mass was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis and handgrip strength. Five-times sit-to-stand test performance was measured for all participants. Sarcopenia was diagnosed in accordance with the 2019 Consensus Guidelines from the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. An abundance of 234 metabolites and 722 protein groups was quantified in all plasma samples using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.

Results
Muscle mass, handgrip strength and lower limb muscle function significantly lower in the sarcopenia group and the ESRD group compared with those in the control group. Metabolomics revealed altered metabolites, highlighting exclusive differences in ESRD-related muscle wasting. Metabolite set enrichment analysis revealed the involvement of numerous metabolic intermediates associated with urea cycle, amino acid metabolism and nucleic acid metabolism. Catecholamines, including epinephrine, dopamine and serotonin, are significantly elevated in the plasma of patients within the ESRD group. Proteomics data exhibited a clearer distinction among the three groups compared with the metabolomics data, particularly in distinguishing the control group from the sarcopenia group. The ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor was top-ranked in terms of the variable importance of projection scores. Plasma AHNAK protein levels was higher in the sarcopenia group but was lower in the ESRD group. Proteomic set enrichment analysis revealed enrichment of several pathways related to sarcopenia, such as hemopexin, defence response and cell differentiation, in sarcopenia group. Multi-omic integration analysis revealed associations between relevant metabolites, including catecholamines, and a group of annotated proteins in extracellular exosomes.

Conclusions
We identified distinct multi-omic signatures in individuals with ESRD or sarcopenia, providing new insights into the mechanisms underlying ESRD-related muscle wasting, which differ from primary sarcopenia. These findings may support interventions for context-dependent muscle loss and contribute to the development of targeted treatments and preventive strategies for muscle wasting.

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