ArticleAnnals of clinical and translational neurology2025
CSF Mitochondrial DNA: Biomarker of Body Composition and Energy Metabolism in Parkinson's Disease.
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Abstract
objectiveCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell-free mitochondrial DNA (cf-mtDNA) is a potential biomarker for Parkinson's disease (PD), but its clinical relevance remains unclear. We investigated associations between CSF cf-mtDNA levels, body composition, nutritional status, and metabolic biomarkers in PD.
methodsCSF cf-mtDNA levels, defined as the copy numbers of two regions of the mtDNA circular molecule (mt64-ND1 and mt96-ND5), were quantified in 44 PD patients and 43 controls using multiplex digital PCR. The mt96-ND5/mt64-ND1 ratio was calculated to estimate mtDNA deletion burden. Associations with clinical features, body composition, serum nutritional markers, and plasma energy metabolism-related organic acids were examined. Generalized linear models (GLMs) were performed to adjust for confounders.
resultsCSF mt64-ND1 and mt96-ND5 levels were lower in PD patients than controls (p = 0.002, p = 0.001), while the mt96-ND5/mt64-ND1 ratio showed no group difference. GLM analysis identified body composition indices and serum albumin as key determinants of cf-mtDNA levels. Subgroup analysis showed lower cf-mtDNA levels in PD patients with preserved body composition and nutritional status. The mt96-ND5/mt64-ND1 ratio displayed a biphasic association with body composition and an inverse correlation with plasma 2-ketoglutaric acid, suggesting a link to energy metabolism.
interpretationCSF cf-mtDNA levels are reduced in PD and influenced by body composition and nutritional status, supporting their role as a metabolic biomarker. While the cf-mtDNA deletion ratio remained unchanged, its association with body composition suggests a complex interplay between mitochondrial integrity and metabolism. These findings highlight the relevance of cf-mtDNA in PD pathophysiology and the need for further study.
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