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Investigating the protective effect of a variant of human alpha-synuclein

Objectifs

The main objective of this project is to use complementary method to determine if a natural variant of alpha-synuclein is less toxic than the common sequence. This will support the idea that some individuals might be genetically protected against Parkinson’s disease.
 

Résumé

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra and the accumulation intracellular inclusions enriched in alpha-synuclein aggregates. Hence, this protein plays a key role in the pathogenic mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease. However, most of our knowledge on alpha-synuclein is based on its toxic gain of function. Using a phylogenic approach, we identified a sequence that abolishes the toxicity of this protein and we determined the residues responsible for this effect. Interestingly, genomic databases indicate that individuals naturally carry these residues. Therefore, we formulate the hypothesis that this polymorphism of human alpha-synuclein may represent the first protective variant against Parkinson’s disease. To address this question, we will use in vitro (cell lines, primary neurons, IPS cells) and in vivo systems (mice) in combination with various readouts (microscopy, biochemistry…).
 

Méthodes

The student will use/discover several techniques such as: in vitro and in vivo genome editing, brain surgery, induced pluripotent stem cells, cell lines, biochemistry, mass spectrometry.
 

Références

  • Buisson et al. (2019) Movement disorders
  • Decressac et al. (2012) Neurobiology of disease
  • Tamurrino et al (2015) Acta Neuropathologica Communications
 

Domaines d'expertise requis

Parkinson’s disease, genetics, in vitro and in vivo models
 

Contacts

M.Decressac, CRCN Inserm
Email : michael.decressac@inserm.fr
Phone : 04.56.52.06.75

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Mise à jour le 21 juillet 2023

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