Astrocytes require perineuronal nets to maintain synaptic homeostasis in mice
Nature Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(8), P. 1475 - 1488
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Perineuronal
nets
(PNNs)
are
densely
packed
extracellular
matrices
that
cover
the
cell
body
of
fast-spiking
inhibitory
neurons.
PNNs
stabilize
synapses
inhibiting
synaptic
plasticity.
Here
we
show
terminals
interneurons
localize
to
holes
in
adult
mouse
somatosensory
cortex.
Approximately
95%
contain
and
astrocytic
processes
expressing
Kir4.1,
glutamate
GABA
transporters.
Hence,
tripartite
synapses.
In
brain,
PNN
degradation
causes
an
expanded
coverage
neuronal
somata
without
altering
axon
terminals.
The
loss
impairs
transmitter
potassium
uptake,
resulting
spillage
into
extrasynaptic
space.
Our
data
astrocytes
cooperate
synaptically
released
signals
physiological
conditions.
Their
combined
action
is
altered
models
Alzheimer’s
disease
epilepsy
where
disrupted.
Language: Английский
A glial perspective on the extracellular matrix and perineuronal net remodeling in the central nervous system
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Oct. 20, 2022
A
structural
scaffold
embedding
brain
cells
and
vasculature
is
known
as
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
The
physical
appearance
of
ECM
in
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
ranges
from
a
diffused,
homogeneous,
amorphous,
nearly
omnipresent
to
highly
organized
distinct
morphologies
such
basement
membranes
perineuronal
nets
(PNNs).
changes
its
composition
organization
during
development,
adulthood,
aging,
several
CNS
pathologies.
This
spatiotemporal
dynamic
nature
PNNs
brings
unique
versatility
their
functions
spanning
neurogenesis,
cell
migration
differentiation,
axonal
growth,
pathfinding
cues,
etc.,
developing
brain,
stabilizing
synapses,
neuromodulation,
being
an
active
partner
tetrapartite
synapses
adult
brain.
malleability
governed
by
both
intrinsic
extrinsic
factors.
Glial
are
among
major
factors
that
facilitate
remodeling
PNN,
thereby
acting
key
regulators
diverse
PNN
health
diseases.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
recent
advances
our
understanding
how
glial
normal
pathological
states
CNS.
Language: Английский
Diffusion MRS tracks distinct trajectories of neuronal development in the cerebellum and thalamus of rat neonates
Published: April 22, 2025
It
is
currently
impossible
to
non-invasively
assess
cerebellar
cell
structure
during
early
development.
Here
we
propose
a
novel
approach
and
longitudinally
track
cell-specific
development
using
diffusion-weighted
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
in
combination
with
microstructural
modelling.
Tracking
metabolite
diffusion
allows
us
probe
developmental
trajectories
the
cerebellum
thalamus
of
healthy
rat
neonates
from
post-natal
day
(P)
5
P30.
Additionally,
by
comparing
different
analytical
biophysical
models
can
follow
differential
contribution
bodies
neurites
The
serves
as
control
region
sensitivity
our
method
differences
between
regions.
We
found
significant
thalamic
metabolites
properties.
For
most
metabolites,
signal
attenuation
stronger
thalamus,
suggesting
less
restricted
compared
cerebellum.
There
also
trend
for
lower
ADCs
increasing
age,
restriction
diffusion.
This
particularly
striking
taurine
thalamus.
use
modelling
interpret
these
differences.
report
decreased
sphere
fraction
(or
an
increased
neurite
fraction)
age
total
creatine
cerebellum,
marking
dendritic
growth.
Surprisingly,
U-shape
segment
length
(the
distance
two
embranchments
tree)
agreeing
age-matching
morphometry
openly
available
3D-Purkinje
reconstructions.
Results
demonstrate
that
MRS
probes
neuronal
non-invasively.
Language: Английский
Perineuronal nets support astrocytic ion and glutamate homeostasis at tripartite synapses
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Abstract
Perineuronal
nets
(PNNs)
are
dense,
negatively
charged
extracellular
matrices
that
cover
the
cell
body
of
fast-spiking
inhibitory
neurons.
Synapses
can
be
embedded
and
stabilized
by
PNNs
believed
to
prevent
synaptic
plasticity.
We
find
in
cortical
interneurons
terminals
localize
perforations
PNNs,
95%
which
contain
either
excitatory
or
synapses
both.
The
majority
also
colocalize
with
astrocytic
processes
expressing
Kir4.1
as
well
glutamate
(Glu)
GABA
transporters,
hence
considered
tripartite
synapses.
In
adult
brain,
degradation
does
not
alter
axonal
but
causes
expansion
coverage
neuronal
somata.
However,
loss
impairs
transmitter
K+
uptake
spillage
Glu
into
extrasynaptic
space.
This
data
suggests
a
hitherto
unrecognized
role
synergize
astrocytes
synaptically
released
signals.
Language: Английский
Glia Regulate the Development, Function, and Plasticity of the Visual System From Retina to Cortex
Frontiers in Neural Circuits,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 1, 2022
Visual
experience
is
mediated
through
a
relay
of
finely-tuned
neural
circuits
extending
from
the
retina,
to
retinorecipient
nuclei
in
midbrain
and
thalamus,
cortex
which
work
together
translate
light
information
entering
our
eyes
into
complex
dynamic
spatio-temporal
representation
world.
While
experience-dependent
developmental
refinement
mature
function
neurons
each
major
stage
vertebrate
visual
system
have
been
extensively
characterized,
contributions
glial
cells
populating
region
are
comparatively
understudied
despite
important
findings
demonstrating
that
they
mediate
crucial
processes
related
development,
function,
plasticity
system.
In
this
article
we
review
mechanisms
for
neuron-glia
communication
throughout
system,
as
well
functional
roles
attributed
astrocytes
microglia
development
processing.
We
will
also
discuss
aspects
remain
unclear,
integrating
knowns
unknowns
about
glia
advance
new
hypotheses
guide
future
experimental
work.
Language: Английский
Post-Injury Buprenorphine Administration Is Associated with Long-Term Region-Specific Glial Alterations in Rats
Jane Ryu,
No information about this author
Pantea Jeizan,
No information about this author
Saira Ahmed
No information about this author
et al.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 2068 - 2068
Published: Sept. 28, 2022
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
is
a
major
leading
cause
of
death
and
disability.
While
previous
studies
regarding
focal
pathologies
following
TBI
have
been
done,
there
lack
information
concerning
the
role
analgesics
their
influences
on
pathology.
Buprenorphine
(Bup),
an
opioid
analgesic,
commonly
used
analgesic
in
experimental
models.
Our
investigated
acute
effects
Buprenorphine-sustained
release-Lab
(Bup-SR-Lab)
diffuse
neuronal/glial
pathology,
neuroinflammation,
cell
damage,
systemic
physiology.
The
current
study
longer-term
chronic
outcomes
Bup-SR-Lab
treatment
at
4
weeks
utilizing
central
fluid
percussion
(cFPI)
model
adult
male
rats.
Histological
assessments
physiological
changes,
neuronal
cortical
thalamic
cytokine
expression,
microglial
astrocyte
morphological
myelin
alterations
were
as
we
had
done
our
study.
In
Whisker
Nuisance
Task
(WNT)
was
also
performed
pre-
4w
post-injury
to
assess
changes
somatosensory
sensitivity
saline
or
treatment.
no
impact
overall
physiology
damage
regardless
region
injury,
nor
did
it
any
significant
sensitivity.
However,
greater
IL-4
expression
with
observed
compared
treated
animals.
Microglia
astrocytes
demonstrated
region-specific
associated
treatment,
which
microglia
particularly
vulnerable
Bup-mediated
changes.
There
discernable
injury-specific
differences
integrity
specific
basic
protein
(MBP)
isoform
This
indicates
that
use
could
TBI-induced
glial
manner
injury.
Language: Английский
Sonic hedgehog-dependent recruitment of GABAergic interneurons into the developing visual thalamus
eLife,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
Axons
of
retinal
ganglion
cells
(RGCs)
play
critical
roles
in
the
development
inhibitory
circuits
visual
thalamus.
We
previously
reported
that
RGC
axons
signal
astrocytes
to
induce
expression
fibroblast
growth
factor
15
(FGF15),
a
motogen
required
for
GABAergic
interneuron
migration
into
However,
how
thalamic
generate
Fgf15
and
influence
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
demonstrate
impairing
activity
had
little
impact
on
recruitment
mouse
Instead,
our
data
show
retinal-derived
sonic
hedgehog
(SHH)
is
essential
recruitment.
Specifically,
thalamus-projecting
RGCs
express
SHH
downstream
components
signaling.
Deletion
RGC-derived
leads
significant
decrease
expression,
as
well
percentage
interneurons
recruited
Overall,
findings
identify
morphogen-dependent
neuron–astrocyte
signaling
mechanism
interneurons.
Language: Английский
Sonic hedgehog-dependent recruitment of GABAergic interneurons into the developing visual thalamus
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 22, 2022
Abstract
Axons
of
retinal
ganglion
cells
(RGCs)
play
critical
roles
in
the
development
inhibitory
circuits
visual
thalamus.
We
previously
reported
that
RGC
axons
signal
astrocytes
to
induce
expression
fibroblast
growth
factor
15
(FGF15),
a
motogen
required
for
GABAergic
interneuron
migration
into
However,
how
thalamic
generate
Fgf15
and
influence
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
demonstrate
impairing
activity
had
little
impact
on
recruitment
mouse
Instead,
our
data
show
retinal-derived
sonic
hedgehog
(SHH)
is
essential
recruitment.
Specifically,
thalamus-projecting
RGCs
express
SHH
downstream
components
signaling.
Deletion
RGC-derived
leads
significant
decrease
expression,
as
well
percentage
interneurons
recruited
Thus,
findings
identify
morphogen-dependent
neuron-astrocyte
signaling
mechanism
interneurons.
Language: Английский
Post-injury Buprenorphine Administration Is Associated With Long-Term Region-Specific Glial Alterations in Rats
Jane Ryu,
No information about this author
Pantea Jeizan,
No information about this author
Saira Ahmed
No information about this author
et al.
Published: Aug. 12, 2022
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
is
a
major
leading
cause
of
death
and
disability.
While
previous
studies
regarding
focal
pathologies
following
TBI
have
been
done,
there
lack
information
concerning
the
role
analgesics
their
influences
on
pathology.
Buprenorphine
(Bup),
an
opioid
analgesic,
commonly
used
analgesic
in
experimental
models.
Our
investigated
acute
effects
Buprenorphine-sustained
release-Lab
(Bup-SR-Lab)
diffuse
neuronal/glial
pathology,
neuroinflammation,
cell
damage,
systemic
physiology.
The
current
study
longer-term
chronic
outcomes
Bup-SR-Lab
treatment
at
4
weeks
utilizing
central
fluid
percussion
(cFPI)
model
adult
male
rats.
Histological
assessments
physiological
changes,
neuronal
cortical
thalamic
cytokine
expression,
microglial
astrocyte
morphological
myelin
alterations
were
as
we
had
done
our
study.
In
Whisker
Nuisance
Task
(WNT)
was
also
performed
pre-
4w
post-injury
to
assess
changes
somatosensory
sensitivity
saline
or
treatment.
no
impact
overall
physiology
damage
regardless
region
injury,
nor
did
it
any
significant
sensitivity.
However,
greater
IL-4
expression
with
observed
compared
treated
animals.
Microglia
astrocytes
demonstrated
region-specific
associated
treatment,
which
microglia
particularly
vulnerable
Bup-mediated
changes.
There
discernable
injury-specific
differences
integrity
specific
basic
protein
(MBP)
isoform
This
indicates
that
use
could
TBI-induced
glial
manor
injury.
Language: Английский