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  • Biochemistry
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents complex challenges in healthcare, necessitating a deeper understanding of its pathophysiology, particularly the role of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptides.
  • Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) shows promise as a diagnostic tool for various diseases, including AD, but its application in studying Aβ's direct impact on neuronal and extracellular vesicle (EV) metabolic profiles is underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of Aβ on the spectroscopic profiles of neuronal-like cells (N2a) and N2a-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs).
  • To explore the potential of FTIR spectroscopy in the 1280-900 cm⁻¹ region for detecting Aβ-induced metabolic alterations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to analyze neuronal-like cells (N2a) and N2a-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) after Aβ treatment.
  • Applied multivariate partial least squares (PLS) analysis and peak intensity analysis to spectral data within the 1280-900 cm⁻¹ region.

Main Results:

  • PLS analysis demonstrated moderate to strong correlations in the analyzed spectral region for both N2a cells and EVs.
  • Peak intensity analysis revealed significant spectral differences in EVs compared to N2a cells post-Aβ treatment.
  • Aβ treatment induced alterations in protein phosphorylation and nucleic acid content within extracellular vesicles.

Conclusions:

  • Aβ peptides appear to induce significant metabolic changes in neuronal-like cells and their derived extracellular vesicles.
  • Extracellular vesicles may play a crucial role in mediating the pathological effects of Aβ in Alzheimer's disease.
  • FTIR spectroscopy holds potential as a valuable tool for advancing Alzheimer's disease research and potential clinical applications.