bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 24, 2022
Abstract
Synonymous
and
noncoding
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
in
the
KCNJ6
gene,
encoding
G
protein-gated
inwardly
rectifying
potassium
(GIRK2)
channel
subunit
2,
have
been
linked
with
increased
electroencephalographic
frontal
theta
event-related
oscillations
(ERO)
subjects
diagnosed
alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD).
To
identify
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
while
retaining
appropriate
genetic
background,
we
generated
induced
excitatory
glutamatergic
neurons
(iN)
from
iPSCs
derived
four
AUD-diagnosed
variants
(‘Affected:
AF’)
control
without
(‘Unaffected:
UN’).
Neurons
were
analyzed
for
changes
gene
expression,
morphology,
excitability
physiological
properties.
Single
cell
RNA
sequencing
suggests
that
AF
variant
altered
patterns
of
synaptic
transmission
projection
morphogenesis.
Results
confirm
express
lower
levels
GIRK2,
greater
neurite
area,
elevated
excitability.
Interestingly,
exposure
to
intoxicating
concentrations
ethanol
induces
GIRK2
expression
reverses
functional
effects
neurons.
Ectopic
overexpression
alone
mimics
effect
normalize
We
conclude
decrease
increase
this
can
be
minimized
or
reduced
ethanol.
Brain Research Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
221, P. 111215 - 111215
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Long
noncoding
RNA
(lncRNA)
are
essential
for
modulating
the
onset
and
progression
of
alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD).
In
this
study,
we
investigated
molecular
pathways
through
which
lncRNA
may
contribute
to
AUD
development.
We
assessed
expression
levels
long
GAS5
(lncRNA
GAS5)
microRNA-136-5p
(miR-136-5p)
in
tissue
samples
cell
lines
using
reverse
transcription-quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction.
Detection
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
modifications,
facilitated
by
alkylation
repair
homolog
5
(ALKBH5),
was
performed
immunoprecipitation
pull-down
assays.
The
effect
on
functionality
SH-SY5Y
cells
evaluated
CCK-8
Transwell
Our
findings
showed
high
both
tissues
lines.
Overexpression
decreased
migratory
capability
cells,
whereas
silencing
increased
ability.
Bioinformatics
analyses
predicted
a
relationship
between
miR-136-5p
GAS5,
subsequently
confirmed
dual-luciferase
reporter
Additionally,
discovered
that
acts
as
sponge
miR-136-5p,
leading
upregulation
ATF2.
Elevated
ATF2
associated
with
M1
microglial
polarization.
summary,
m6A-modified
influence
polarization
microglia
via
miR-136-5p/ATF2
pathway.
Statistical
evaluations
were
GraphPad
Prism
V8.0,
employing
student's
t-test
comparisons
two
groups,
assuming
normal
distribution
equal
variances.
When
variances
unequal,
but
normality
maintained,
corrected
Student's
applied.
non-parametric
Wilcoxon
rank-sum
test
used
analyze
non-normally
distributed
data,
one-way
ANOVA
compare
three
or
more
groups.
Independent
replication
ensured
studies,
each
experiment
repeated
at
least
times
statistical
significance
set
P
<
0.05.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
is
a
worldwide
problem.
Unfortunately,
the
molecular
mechanisms
of
alcohol
misuse
are
still
poorly
understood,
therefore
successful
therapeutic
approaches
limited.
Accumulating
data
indicate
that
tendency
for
compulsive
inherited,
suggesting
genetic
background
as
an
important
factor.
However,
probability
to
develop
AUD
also
affected
by
life
experience
and
environmental
factors.
Therefore,
epigenetic
modifications
altered
over
lifetime
likely
contribute
increased
risk
misuse.
Here,
we
review
literature
looking
link
between
DNA
methylation
in
brain,
common
modification,
AUD-related
behaviors
humans,
mice
rats.
We
sum
up
main
findings,
identify
existing
gaps
our
knowledge
future
directions
research.
Non-Coding RNA,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 59 - 59
Published: Aug. 4, 2022
Alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
is
a
complex,
chronic,
debilitating
condition
impacting
millions
worldwide.
Genetic,
environmental,
and
epigenetic
factors
are
known
to
contribute
the
development
of
AUD.
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
class
regulatory
RNAs,
commonly
referred
as
"dark
matter"
genome,
with
little
no
protein-coding
potential.
LncRNAs
have
been
implicated
in
numerous
processes
critical
for
cell
survival,
suggesting
that
they
play
important
functional
roles
regulating
different
processes.
were
also
shown
display
higher
tissue
specificity
than
genes
abundance
brain
central
nervous
system,
demonstrating
possible
role
etiology
psychiatric
disorders.
Indeed,
genetic
(e.g.,
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)),
molecular
expression
quantitative
trait
loci
(eQTL))
from
postmortem
tissues
identified
growing
list
lncRNAs
associated
neuropsychiatric
substance
Given
patterns
widespread
changes
transcriptome,
including
methylation,
chromatin
architecture,
activation
or
suppression
translational
activity,
nature
may
be
ubiquitous
an
innate
component
gene
regulation.
In
this
review,
we
present
synopsis
impact
We
discuss
classifications
lncRNAs,
their
roles,
therapeutic
advancements
field
further
clarify
relationship
between
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. 1316 - 1335
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
neuropsychological
disorders
worldwide,
and
its
pathogenesis
convoluted
poorly
understood.There
considerable
evidence
demonstrating
significant
associations
between
multiple
heritable
factors
onset
progression
AUD.In
recent
years,
a
substantial
body
research
conducted
by
emerging
biotechnologies
has
increasingly
highlighted
crucial
roles
noncoding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
in
pathophysiology
mental
diseases.As
in-depth
understanding
ncRNAs
their
mechanisms
action,
they
have
emerged
as
prospective
diagnostic
indicators
preclinical
therapeutic
targets
for
variety
psychiatric
illness,
including
AUD.Of
note,
dysregulated
expression
such
circRNAs,
lncRNAs
miRNAs
was
routinely
found
AUD
individuals,
besides,
exogenous
regulation
partial
also
been
shown
to
be
effective
ameliorating
alcohol
preference
excessive
consumption.However,
exact
molecular
mechanism
still
remains
elusive.Herein,
we
systematically
summarized
current
knowledge
regarding
alterations
certain
well
their-mediated
regulatory
individuals
with
AUD.And
finally,
detailedly
reviewed
potential
theranostics
applications
gene
therapy
agents
targeting
mice.Overall,
deeper
comprehension
functional
biological
may
make
contributions
accurate
diagnosis
treatment
AUD.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Abstract
Alcohol
use
disorder
(AUD)
is
a
prevalent
neuropsychiatric
that
major
global
health
concern,
affecting
millions
of
people
worldwide.
Past
molecular
studies
AUD
used
underpowered
single
cell
analysis
or
bulk
homogenates
postmortem
brain
tissue,
which
obscures
gene
expression
changes
in
specific
types.
Here
we
performed
nuclei
RNA-sequencing
73
post-mortem
samples
from
individuals
with
(N=36,
N
=
248,873)
and
neurotypical
controls
(N=37,
210,573)
both
sexes
across
two
institutional
sites.
We
identified
32
clusters
found
widespread
type-specific
transcriptomic
the
cortex
AUD,
particularly
glia.
greatest
dysregulation
novel
microglial
astrocytic
subtypes
accounted
for
majority
differential
co-expression
modules
linked
to
AUD.
Analysis
enrichment
aggregate
genetic
risk
microglia
astrocytes
as
potential
key
players
not
only
affected
by
but
causally
progression
These
results
highlight
importance
cell-type
offer
opportunities
identify
targets
treatment.