Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
81, P. 102725 - 102725
Published: May 15, 2023
Transcriptomic
approaches
are
powerful
strategies
to
map
the
molecular
diversity
of
cells
in
brain.
Single-cell
genomic
atlases
have
now
been
compiled
for
entire
mammalian
brains.
However,
complementary
techniques
only
just
beginning
subcellular
transcriptomes
from
distal
cellular
compartments.
We
review
single-cell
datasets
alongside
subtranscriptome
data
brain
explore
development
and
diversity.
discuss
how
RNA-seq
misses
transcripts
localized
away
cell
bodies,
which
form
'dark
transcriptome'
brain:
a
collection
subtranscriptomes
dendrites,
axons,
growth
cones,
synapses,
endfeet
with
important
roles
function.
Recent
advances
transcriptome
sequencing
reveal
these
elusive
pools
RNA.
outline
success
stories
date
uncovering
constituent
neurons
glia,
as
well
present
emerging
toolkit
that
is
accelerating
pace
discovery.
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.
Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(15), P. 2709 - 2725.e10
Published: July 13, 2023
For
cells
to
perform
their
biological
functions,
they
need
adopt
specific
shapes
and
form
functionally
distinct
subcellular
compartments.
This
is
achieved
in
part
via
an
asymmetric
distribution
of
mRNAs
within
cells.
Currently,
the
main
model
mRNA
localization
involves
sequences
called
"zipcodes"
that
direct
proper
locations.
However,
while
thousands
localize
cells,
only
a
few
zipcodes
have
been
identified,
suggesting
additional
mechanisms
contribute
localization.
Here,
we
assess
role
stability
by
combining
isolation
soma
neurites
mouse
primary
cortical
mESC-derived
neurons,
SLAM-seq,
m6A-RIP-seq,
perturbation
destabilization
mechanisms,
analysis
multiple
datasets.
We
show
depletion
elements,
such
as
m6A,
AU-rich
suboptimal
codons,
functions
mechanism
mediates
associated
with
housekeeping
several
types
neurons.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
38(2), P. 110208 - 110208
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Midbrain
dopaminergic
(mDA)
neurons
exhibit
extensive
dendritic
and
axonal
arborizations,
but
local
protein
synthesis
is
not
characterized
in
these
neurons.
Here,
we
investigate
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
localization
translation
mDA
neuronal
axons
dendrites,
both
of
which
release
dopamine
(DA).
Using
highly
sensitive
ribosome-bound
sequencing
imaging
approaches,
find
no
evidence
for
mRNA
axons.
In
contrast,
dendrites
the
substantia
nigra
pars
reticulata
(SNr)
contain
ribosomes
mRNAs
encoding
major
components
DA
synthesis,
release,
reuptake
machinery.
Surprisingly,
also
observe
synaptic
vesicle-related
proteins,
including
those
involved
exocytic
fusion.
Our
results
are
consistent
with
a
role
regulation
from
translatome
data
define
molecular
signature
sparse
SNr,
enrichment
Atp2a3/SERCA3,
an
atypical
ER
calcium
pump.
Nature Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
Abstract
Cells
adopt
highly
polarized
shapes
and
form
distinct
subcellular
compartments
in
many
cases
due
to
the
localization
of
mRNAs
specific
areas,
where
they
are
translated
into
proteins
with
local
functions.
This
mRNA
is
mediated
by
cis
-regulatory
elements
mRNAs,
commonly
called
‘zipcodes’.
Although
there
hundreds
localized
only
a
few
zipcodes
have
been
characterized.
Here
we
describe
novel
neuronal
zipcode
identification
protocol
(N-zip)
that
can
identify
across
3′
untranslated
regions.
approach
combines
method
separating
principal
neurons—cell
bodies
neurites—with
massively
parallel
reporter
assay.
N-zip
identifies
let-7
binding
site
(AU)
n
motif
as
de
novo
mouse
primary
cortical
neurons.
Our
analysis
also
provides,
our
knowledge,
first
demonstration
an
miRNA
affecting
suggests
strategy
for
detecting
more
zipcodes.
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
380(6647)
Published: May 25, 2023
The
proteasome,
the
major
protein-degradation
machine
in
cells,
regulates
neuronal
synapses
and
long-term
information
storage.
Here,
using
super-resolution
microscopy,
we
found
that
two
essential
subcomplexes
of
regulatory
(19S)
catalytic
(20S)
particles,
are
differentially
distributed
within
individual
rat
cortical
neurons.
We
discovered
an
unexpected
abundance
free
19S
particles
near
synapses.
bind
deubiquitylate
lysine
63-ubiquitin
(Lys63-ub),
a
non-proteasome-targeting
ubiquitin
linkage.
Pull-down
assays
revealed
significant
overrepresentation
synaptic
molecules
as
Lys63-ub
interactors.
Inhibition
deubiquitylase
activity
significantly
altered
excitatory
transmission
reduced
availability
AMPA
receptors
at
multiple
trafficking
points
proteasome-independent
manner.
Together,
these
results
reveal
moonlighting
function
proteasomal
subcomplex
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 6334 - 6334
Published: March 28, 2023
Ribosomal
heterogeneity
exists
within
cells
and
between
different
cell
types,
at
specific
developmental
stages,
occurs
in
response
to
environmental
stimuli.
Mounting
evidence
supports
the
existence
of
specialized
ribosomes,
or
changes
ribosome
that
regulate
translation
a
group
transcripts.
These
alterations
have
been
shown
affect
affinity
ribosomes
for
certain
mRNAs
change
cotranslational
folding
nascent
polypeptides
exit
tunnel.
The
identification
requires
incorporation
ribosomal
proteins
modifications
rRNA
and/or
protein
lead(s)
physiologically
relevant
translation.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
specialization
mammals
discuss
their
relevance
several
human
diseases.