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The effects of long-term locus coeruleus stimulation on amyloid/tau pathology, synaptic plasticity, and memory during Alzheimer's disease progression

Award Number: R01AG075114
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/01/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2027

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The effects of long-term locus coeruleus stimulation on amyloid/tau pathology, synaptic plasticity, and memory during Alzheimer's disease progression - Project Summary The effects of long-term locus coeruleus stimulation on amyloid/tau pathology, synaptic plasticity, and memory during Alzheimer’s disease progression Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and accounts for up to 80% of all dementia diagnoses. Despite the immense burden that AD imposes on society, there is currently no effective method to prevent or treat AD. Severe degeneration of the locus coeruleus (LC) is a ubiquitous hallmark in AD. The LC is the primary source of norepinephrine (NE) to the whole forebrain and regulates many aspects of normal brain function. An aberrant form of tau is found in the LC in young healthy adults, making the LC the first region with AD-like neuropathology in the human brain. Previous work has suggested that NE facilitates the immune- mediated removal of Aβ through regulation of microglial phagocytosis. In addition, the anti-inflammatory effect of NE has been demonstrated in many studies. Therefore, the LC-NE system is a promising therapeutic target in AD. However, the consequences of long-term LC stimulation during AD progression remain unknown. In this project, using a synthesis of chemogenetic manipulation, retrograde Cre-dependent viral ablation, immunohistology, and behavioral paradigms, we will examine the effects of long-term locus coeruleus stimulation on amyloid/tau pathology, synaptic plasticity, and memory in Aβ and tau mouse models. In Aim 1, we will determine the extent to which long term direct LC stimulation delays the deterioration of memory function and improves synaptic plasticity. In Aim 2, we will characterize the effects of long-term LC stimulation on amyloid and tau pathology during AD progression. In Aim 3, we will examine the role of non-uniform LC degeneration in structure-specific amyloid and tau pathology in the brain. This project will provide much- needed insight about the extent to which long term LC stimulation mitigates amyloid and tau pathology and rescues memory functions during AD progress. Such information will likely lead to the development of new therapeutics for AD that utilize both non-invasive and invasive brain stimulation technologies to directly engage the LC-NE system.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $424,932 )
2025	2025	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	615 W 131ST ST	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Aging Research	000	4	1/23/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$424,932
														Subtotal = $424,932

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $473,514 )
2024	2024	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	615 W 131ST ST	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Aging Research	001	3	6/25/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$47,351
2024	2024	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	615 W 131ST ST	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Aging Research	000	3	1/19/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$426,163
														Subtotal = $473,514

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $474,842 )
2023	2023	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	202 LOW LIBRARY 535 W 116 ST MC 4309,	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Aging Research	000	2	1/23/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$474,842
														Subtotal = $474,842

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $476,132 )
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	202 LOW LIBRARY 535 W 116 ST MC 4309,	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Aging Research	000	1	1/24/2022	NEW	$476,132
														Subtotal = $476,132

Grand Total All Awards = $1,849,420

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The effects of long-term locus coeruleus stimulation on amyloid/tau pathology, synaptic plasticity, and memory during Alzheimer's disease progression

Award Number: R01AG075114

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/01/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2027

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