Prickle2 regulates apical junction remodeling and tissue fluidity during vertebrate neurulation
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
224(4)
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
The
process
of
folding
the
flat
neuroectoderm
into
an
elongated
neural
tube
depends
on
tissue
fluidity,
a
property
that
allows
epithelial
deformation
while
preserving
integrity.
Neural
also
requires
planar
cell
polarity
(PCP)
pathway.
Here,
we
report
Prickle2
(Pk2),
core
PCP
component,
increases
fluidity
by
promoting
remodeling
apical
junctions
(AJs)
in
Xenopus
embryos.
This
Pk2
activity
is
mediated
unique
evolutionarily
conserved
Ser/Thr-rich
region
(STR)
carboxyterminal
half
protein.
Mechanistically,
effects
require
Rac1
and
are
accompanied
increased
dynamics
C-cadherin
tricellular
junctions,
hotspots
AJ
remodeling.
Notably,
depletion
leads
to
accumulation
mediolaterally
oriented
cells
neuroectoderm,
whereas
overexpression
or
Pk1
containing
Pk2-derived
STR
promotes
elongation
along
anteroposterior
axis.
We
propose
Pk2-dependent
regulation
contributes
response
extrinsic
cues.
Language: Английский
E-cadherin tunes tissue mechanical behavior before and during morphogenetic tissue flows
Current Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(15), P. 3367 - 3379.e5
Published: July 15, 2024
Language: Английский
Molecular and morphogenetic features of neurulation
N. M. Nevmerzhytska,
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O. M. Grabovyi,
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L. M. Yaremenko
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et al.
Zaporozhye Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 72 - 77
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Neurulation
occurs
by
two
different
mechanisms,
called
primary
and
secondary
neurulation.
In
humans,
neurulation
along
most
of
the
rostrocaudal
axis
embryo,
while
caudally,
only
in
lower
sacral
coccygeal
regions.
Primary
is
responsible
for
a
change
neural
plate
shape,
lateral
edges
which
rise
then
converge
at
dorsal
midline
to
merge
into
tube.
Initially,
tube,
formed
as
result
neurulation,
open
both
ends
through
so-called
rostral
caudal
neuropores.
These
neuropores
connect
inner
part
tube
with
environment
(amniotic
cavity)
later
(by
end
neurulation)
are
closed.
During
brain
spinal
cord
up
upper
region
(up
level
junction
between
S1
S2
vertebral
bodies),
however,
this
anatomical
(sacral-coccygeal
division
cord,
conus
medullaris
filum
terminale)
due
elongation
cavitation
cell
mass
medulla,
transforms
Thus,
main
differences
that
folds
invaginates
body
embryo
separates
from
surface
ectoderm,
forming
an
underlying
hollow
Mesenchymal
сlusters
form
dense
undergoes
mesenchymal-epithelial
transition
forms
cavities
empty
during
terminal
cord.
Conclusions.
Understanding
detailed
molecular
genetic
mechanisms
each
stage
relevant
widespread
congenital
defects,
perfect
knowledge
on
aspect
all
possible
factors
potential
influence
it
will
help
develop
modern
options
influencing
some
them,
probably,
cause
decrease
defects.
Language: Английский
The Critical Role of YAP/BMP/ID1 Axis on Simulated Microgravity‐Induced Neural Tube Defects in Human Brain Organoids
Di Guo,
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Bin Yao,
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Wenwei Shao
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et al.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Integrated
biochemical
and
biophysical
signals
regulate
embryonic
development.
Correct
neural
tube
formation
is
critical
for
the
development
of
central
nervous
system.
However,
role
microgravity
in
neurodevelopment
its
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
effects
stimulated
(SMG)
on
human
brain
organoids
are
investigated.
SMG
impairs
N-cadherin-based
adherens
junction
formation,
leading
to
defects
associated
with
dysregulated
self-renewal
capacity
neuroepithelial
disorganization
organoids.
Bulk
gene
expression
analyses
reveal
that
alters
Hippo
BMP
signaling
The
neuropathological
deficits
SMG-treated
can
be
rescued
by
regulating
YAP/BMP/ID1
axis.
Furthermore,
sing-cell
RNA
sequencing
data
show
results
perturbations
number
function
stem
progenitor
cell
subpopulations.
One
these
subpopulations
senses
cues
transmits
subpopulation
responsible
morphogenesis,
ultimately
affecting
proliferating
population.
Finally,
intervention
leads
persistent
neurologic
damage
even
after
returning
normal
gravity
conditions.
Collectively,
study
reveals
cellular
abnormalities
during
development,
providing
opportunities
countermeasures
maintain
space.
Language: Английский