Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(3), P. 452 - 468
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
As
our
understanding
of
the
cell
interior
has
grown,
we
have
come
to
appreciate
that
most
cellular
operations
are
localized,
is,
they
occur
at
discrete
and
identifiable
locations
or
domains.
These
domains
contain
enzymes,
machines,
other
components
necessary
carry
out
regulate
these
localized
operations.
Here,
review
features
one
such
operation:
localization
translation
mRNAs
within
subcellular
compartments
observed
across
types
organisms.
We
describe
conceptual
advantages
"ingredients"
mechanisms
local
translation.
focus
on
nature
mRNAs,
how
travel
get
this
process
is
regulated.
also
evaluate
current
protein
synthesis
machines
(ribosomes)
their
cadre
regulatory
elements,
factors.
Acta Neuropathologica Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2022
Abstract
Axonal
transport
ensures
long-range
delivery
of
essential
cargoes
between
proximal
and
distal
compartments,
is
needed
for
neuronal
development,
function,
survival.
Deficits
in
axonal
have
been
detected
at
pre-symptomatic
stages
the
SOD1
G93A
TDP-43
M337V
mouse
models
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS),
suggesting
that
impairments
this
critical
process
are
fundamental
disease
pathogenesis.
Strikingly,
ALS,
fast
motor
neurons
(FMNs)
degenerate
first
whereas
slow
(SMNs)
more
resistant,
a
currently
unexplained
phenomenon.
The
main
aim
investigation
was
to
determine
effects
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)
on
vivo
different
α-motor
neuron
(MN)
subtypes
wild-type
(WT)
mice.
We
report
despite
displaying
similar
basal
speeds,
stimulation
MNs
with
BDNF
enhances
trafficking
signalling
endosomes
specifically
FMNs.
This
BDNF-mediated
enhancement
also
observed
primary
ventral
horn
cultures.
However,
FMNs
display
selective
impairment
symptomatic
mice
,
refractory
stimulation,
phenotype
embryonic
neurons.
Furthermore,
upregulation
classical
non-pro-survival
truncated
TrkB
p75
NTR
receptors
muscles,
sciatic
nerves,
Schwann
cells.
Altogether,
these
data
indicate
cell-
non-cell
autonomous
impaired
MNs,
thus
identifying
new
key
deficit
ALS.
Nature Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 514 - 530
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondrial
quality
control
failure
is
frequently
observed
in
neurodegenerative
diseases.
The
detection
of
damaged
mitochondria
by
stabilization
PTEN-induced
kinase
1
(PINK1)
requires
transport
Pink1
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
tethering
it
to
the
mitochondrial
surface.
Here,
we
report
that
inhibition
AMP-activated
protein
(AMPK)
activation
insulin
signalling
cascade
prevents
mRNA
binding
mitochondria.
Mechanistically,
AMPK
phosphorylates
anchor
complex
subunit
SYNJ2BP
within
its
PDZ
domain,
a
phosphorylation
site
necessary
for
interaction
with
RNA-binding
SYNJ2.
Notably,
loss
association
upon
addition
required
PINK1
and
function
as
ubiquitin
mitophagy
pathway,
thus
placing
under
metabolic
control.
Induction
resistance
vitro
key
genetic
Alzheimer
risk
factor
apolipoprotein
E4
retains
at
proper
activity,
especially
neurites.
Our
results
identify
switch
controlling
localization
activity
via
neurons
propose
mechanistic
connection
between
dysfunction.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(8), P. 5195 - 5203
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Single-molecule
localization
microscopy
(SMLM)
is
a
powerful
technique
to
achieve
super-resolution
imaging
beyond
the
diffraction
limit.
Although
various
types
of
blinking
fluorophores
are
currently
considered
for
SMLM,
intrinsic
remain
rare
at
single-molecule
level.
Here,
we
report
synthesis
nanographene-based
burst-blinking
highly
versatile
SMLM.
We
image
amyloid
fibrils
in
air
and
pH
solutions
without
any
additive
lysosome
dynamics
live
mammalian
cells
under
physiological
conditions.
In
addition,
labeling
nascent
proteins
primary
sensory
neurons
was
achieved
with
azide-functionalized
nanographenes
via
click
chemistry.
SMLM
reveals
higher
local
translation
axonal
branching
unprecedented
detail,
while
size
foci
remained
similar
throughout
entire
network.
These
results
demonstrate
potential
drastically
expand
applicability
imaging.
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(9)
Published: March 16, 2023
Gain-of-function
mutations
in
the
housekeeping
gene
GARS1,
which
lead
to
expression
of
toxic
versions
glycyl-tRNA
synthetase
(GlyRS),
cause
selective
motor
and
sensory
pathology
characterizing
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
disease
(CMT).
Aberrant
interactions
between
GlyRS
mutants
different
proteins,
including
neurotrophin
receptor
tropomyosin
kinase
B
(TrkB),
underlie
CMT
type
2D
(CMT2D);
however,
our
pathomechanistic
understanding
this
untreatable
peripheral
neuropathy
remains
incomplete.
Through
intravital
imaging
sciatic
nerve,
we
show
that
CMT2D
mice
displayed
early
persistent
disturbances
axonal
transport
neurotrophin-containing
signaling
endosomes
vivo.
We
discovered
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF)/TrkB
impairments
correlated
with
disruption
overall
neuropathology
inhibition
pathway
at
nerve-muscle
interface
perturbed
endosome
wild-type
axons.
Accordingly,
supplementation
muscles
BDNF,
but
not
other
neurotrophins,
completely
restored
physiological
neuropathic
mice.
Together,
these
findings
suggest
selectively
targeting
BDNF-boosting
therapies
could
represent
a
viable
therapeutic
strategy
for
CMT2D.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(22)
Published: May 29, 2024
Transporting
and
translating
mRNAs
in
axons
is
crucial
for
neuronal
viability.
Local
synthesis
of
nuclear-encoded
mitochondrial
proteins
protects
long-lived
axonal
mitochondria
from
damage;
however,
the
regulatory
factors
involved
are
largely
unknown.
We
show
that
CLUH,
which
binds
encoding
proteins,
prevents
peripheral
neuropathy
motor
deficits
mouse.
CLUH
enriched
growth
cone
developing
spinal
motoneurons
required
their
growth.
The
lack
affects
abundance
target
corresponding
more
prominently
axons,
leading
to
ATP
cone.
interacts
with
ribosomal
subunits,
translation
initiation,
ribosome
recycling
components
preserves
translation.
Overexpression
factor
ABCE1
rescues
mRNA
defects,
as
well
size,
CLUH-deficient
motoneurons.
Thus,
we
demonstrate
a
role
quality
control
translational
regulation
essential
development
long-term
integrity
function.
Current Opinion in Genetics & Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
92, P. 102332 - 102332
Published: March 7, 2025
Brain
function
requires
precise
spatiotemporal
regulation
of
the
neuronal
proteome.
To
allow
adaptation
proteome
in
distal
outposts
neurons,
mRNAs
are
transported
into
neurites
for
localized
translation.
This
mRNA
localization
and
local
translation
is
crucial
neuron
maintenance,
dysregulation
these
processes
can
contribute
to
neurological
disease.
Recently,
organelles
have
emerged
as
key
players
regulating
dendrites
axons.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
current
evidence
open
questions
organelle-mediated
localization.
We
highlight
an
emerging
model
which
multiple
create
orchestrate
a
subcellular
microenvironment
that
support
selective
seems
essential
maintaining
organellar
health,
mutations
many
involved
proteins
lead
various
disorders.