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Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) mutations in Parkinson's disease (PD) interact with interferon-gamma (IFNγ). LRRK2 G2019S and R1441C mutations show genotype-dependent responses to IFNγ, impacting tau phosphorylation and LRRK2 substrate engagement.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) mutations, specifically G2019S and R1441C, are major genetic factors in Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • Interferon-gamma (IFNγ), a key immune regulator, is hypothesized to interact with LRRK2, potentially influencing PD pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the synergistic interaction between LRRK2 mutations (G2019S, R1441C) and interferon-gamma (IFNγ) in human neurons.
  • To explore the impact of IFNγ on LRRK2 activity, tau phosphorylation, and LRRK2 substrate engagement in different LRRK2 genotypes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons with homozygous G2019S or R1441C LRRK2 mutations and isogenic wildtype (WT) controls.
  • Treated neurons with recombinant human IFNγ or control media and analyzed via immunoblotting and immunofluorescence.
  • Assessed interferon-pathway activation (STAT1 phosphorylation), tau phosphorylation (CP13), and LRRK2 substrate phosphorylation (Rab10, Rab12).

Main Results:

  • IFNγ activated the JAK-STAT pathway, indicated by equivalent STAT1 and pSTAT1 levels across all genotypes.
  • Baseline tau phosphorylation (pSer202) was elevated in G2019S and R1441C neurons compared to WT.
  • IFNγ treatment increased tau phosphorylation (CP13) in G2019S and R1441C neurons, with a more pronounced effect in G2019S.
  • IFNγ enhanced Rab10 phosphorylation more efficiently in G2019S neurons than in R1441C neurons.

Conclusions:

  • Human neurons with LRRK2 mutations exhibit genotype-dependent responses to IFNγ.
  • These findings highlight the interplay between LRRK2 mutations and immune signaling pathways in PD.
  • The study provides a foundation for further research into neuronal vulnerability mechanisms in Parkinson's disease.