Reduction of αSYN Pathology in a Mouse Model of PD Using a Brain-Penetrating Bispecific Antibody

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Immunotherapy targeting aggregated alpha-synuclein (αSYN) is a promising approach for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. However, brain penetration of antibodies is hampered by their large size. Here, RmAbSynO2-scFv8D3, a modified bispecific antibody that targets aggregated αSYN and binds to the transferrin receptor for facilitated brain uptake, was investigated to treat αSYN pathology in transgenic mice. Ex vivo analyses of the blood and brain distribution of RmAbSynO2-scFv8D3 and the unmodified variant RmAbSynO2, as well as in vivo analyses with microdialysis and PET, confirmed fast and efficient brain uptake of the bispecific format. In addition, intravenous administration was shown to be superior to intraperitoneal injections in terms of brain uptake and distribution. Next, aged female αSYN transgenic mice (L61) were administered either RmAbSynO2-scFv8D3, RmAbSynO2, or PBS intravenously three times over five days. Levels of TBS-T soluble aggregated αSYN in the brain following treatment with RmAbSynO2-scFv8D3 were decreased in the cortex and midbrain compared to RmAbSynO2 or PBS controls. Taken together, our results indicate that facilitated brain uptake of αSYN antibodies can improve treatment of αSYN pathology.
Funding Information
  • Vetenskapsrådet (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Swedish Innovation Agency (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Hjärnfonden (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Torsten Söderbergs Stiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Åke Wibergs Stiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Hedlunds Stiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Ãhlenstiftelsen (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Parkinsonfonden (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Magnus Bergvalls Stiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Stiftelsen för Gamla Tjänarinnor (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Stohnes Stiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Neurofonden (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Demensfonden (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Syskonen Inger och Sixten Norheds stiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)
  • Konung Gustaf V:s och Drottning Victorias frimuarestiftelse (2017-02413, 2018-02715, 2021-03524, 2021-01083, 2016-04050, 2019-00106)

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