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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) prevalence is higher in females, with sleep disturbances and ApoE genotype influencing risk.
  • Insomnia is a significant risk factor for AD development, disproportionately affecting females.
  • Understanding the interplay of insomnia, sex, and ApoE genotype is crucial for targeted AD therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sex- and ApoE genotype-dependent mechanisms of insomnia-induced Alzheimer's disease (AD).
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for AD by analyzing pathway interactions.
  • To predict treatment responsiveness based on individual patient characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized electronic health records (EHR) from The All of Us Research Program for population data.
  • Analyzed human brain transcriptomics and single-nucleus RNA sequencing data (ROSMAP) to identify key AD-related genes.
  • Tested dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORA) in mouse neuronal cultures (ApoE4 knock-in) measuring neuronal activity.

Main Results:

  • Insomnia correlated with higher AD-related dementia risk in females but not males; increased mild cognitive impairment risk in both sexes.
  • Orexin receptor 1 (HCRTR1), dysregulated in insomnia, was identified as a key driver in the AD brain network.
  • HCRTR1 expression was elevated in ApoE4+ female MCI/AD brains, and DORA treatment enhanced neuronal activity in these cells.

Conclusions:

  • A pathway linking insomnia, sex, and ApoE genotype in AD pathogenesis has been identified.
  • Findings suggest potential for sex- and ApoE-specific treatment strategies for AD.
  • This research supports the development of precision medicine approaches for Alzheimer's disease.