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This is a Quantitative Study study.

September 17, 2025

Quantifying Iron, Protein Deposits, and Myelin Integrity in Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple System Atrophy

Key Points

Distinct neurodegenerative patterns emerge in parkinsons disease and multiple system atrophy, indicating differing iron and myelin changes.
Caudate protein and nigral iron deposits are observed in PD and MSA, while putamen iron deposition uniquely occurs in MSA.
The examination utilized DECOMPOSE-QSM across 321 PD and 22 MSA patients, providing insights into myelin integrity and iron levels.
Findings could enhance targeted diagnostics and treatments for synucleinopathies, addressing the underlying neurodegenerative characteristics.

Abstract

Motivation: The neurodegenerative patterns of Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) remain to be explored. Goal(s): To investigate the nigrostriatal iron, α-synuclein deposition, and white matter myelin integrity in the PD and MSA. Approach: DECOMPOSE-QSM was applied in 184 old normal controls (ONC), 321 PD, and 22 MSA patients to quantify nigrostriatal iron, α-synuclein content, and white matter myelin content. Results: PD and MSA show caudate protein and nigral iron deposition; putamen iron deposition is unique to MSA. The corticospinal tract was demyelinated in PD, while some accompanying fibers showed compensatory myelination. MSA exhibits compensatory myelination in cerebellar pathways. Impact: This study clarifies distinct neurodegenerative patterns in PD and MSA, highlighting specific iron and protein deposition and myelin integrity alterations, potentially aiding targeted diagnostics and treatments of synucleinopathies.

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