Gene expression profiling in frataxin deficient mice: microarray evidence for significant expression changes without detectable neurodegeneration |
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Authors: | Coppola Giovanni Choi Sang-Hyun Santos Manuela M Miranda Carlos J Tentler Dmitri Wexler Eric M Pandolfo Massimo Geschwind Daniel H |
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Institution: | Program in Neurogenetics, Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine-UCLA, 710 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. |
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Abstract: | Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is caused by reduction of frataxin levels to 5-35%. To better understand the biochemical sequelae of frataxin reduction, in absence of the confounding effects of neurodegeneration, we studied the gene expression profile of a mouse model expressing 25-36% of the normal frataxin levels, and not showing a detectable phenotype or neurodegenerative features. Despite having no overt phenotype, a clear microarray gene expression phenotype was observed. This phenotype followed the known regional susceptibility in this disease, most changes occurring in the spinal cord. Additionally, gene ontology analysis identified a clear mitochondrial component, consistent with previous findings. We were able to confirm a subset of changes in fibroblast cell lines from patients. The identification of a core set of genes changing early in the FRDA pathogenesis can be a useful tool in both clarifying the disease process and in evaluating new therapeutic strategies. |
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