Dietary lipophilic iron alters amyloidogenesis and microglial morphology in Alzheimer's disease knock-in APP mice

Feb 10, 2018Metallomics : integrated biometal science

Fat-soluble iron in diet changes harmful protein buildup and immune cell shape in Alzheimer’s model mice

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Abstract

TMHF elevated brain iron by 22% in humanized mice over twelve months.

  • Increasing brain iron levels accelerated the formation of amyloid plaques.
  • Higher iron concentrations in the brain were linked to increased staining for amyloid beta.
  • Elevated brain iron was associated with greater iron loading in amyloid plaques and microglial iron inclusions.
  • TMHF treatment led to decreased microglial branch length and increased roundness, indicating microglial activation.
  • Iron deficiency decreased brain iron by 21% compared to a control diet.

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