Article ; Online: Investigating ultrastructural morphology in MIRAGE syndrome-derived fibroblasts using transmission electron microscopy.
2024 Volume 12, Page(s) 155
Abstract: Background: Heterozygous : Methods: We have performed an observational study using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in a larger number of cells derived from three patients' fibroblasts to assess ultrastructure morphology compared to control ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Heterozygous Methods: We have performed an observational study using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in a larger number of cells derived from three patients' fibroblasts to assess ultrastructure morphology compared to control images. Results: Consistent changes were observed in cell organelles in all patient samples. In particular, increased endosomal activity was detected, characterised by augmented pinocytosis and vesicle budding, increased endosome number, as well as by large lysosomes and endosomes. Endoplasmic reticulum was also prominent. Mitochondria appeared enlarged in selected cells, possibly due to cellular stress. Cell nuclei did not display major differences compared to controls. Conclusions: TEM is a powerful tool to investigate morphological features of tissues and cell organelles, although TEM data could be affected by sample preparation methodology, therefore potentially explaining the variability between independent studies, and its analysis can be dependent on the experience of the researcher. The increased endosomal activity we have observed in patients' fibroblasts could indicate that SAMD9 regulates endocytosis of receptors, acting as an endosome fusion facilitator, or in lysosomal activation. However, the precise mechanism(s) by which SAMD9 regulates cell growth is still not fully understood, and further studies are needed to elucidate its pathogenic pathway and develop therapeutic approaches to support patients. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Fibroblasts ; Cell Nucleus ; Endocytosis ; Lysosomes ; Cell Cycle ; Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins |
| Chemical Substances | SAMD9 protein, human ; Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-02-13 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Observational Study ; Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2699932-8 |
| ISSN | 2046-1402 ; 2046-1402 |
| ISSN (online) | 2046-1402 |
| ISSN | 2046-1402 |
| DOI | 10.12688/f1000research.129559.2 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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