bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
TDP-43
mislocalization
and
pathology
occurs
across
a
range
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
but
the
pathways
that
modulate
in
neurons
are
not
well
understood.
We
generated
Halo-TDP-43
knock-in
iPSC
line
performed
genome-wide
CRISPR
interference
FACS-based
screen
to
identify
modifiers
levels
neurons.
A
meta-analysis
our
publicly
available
screens
identified
both
specific
hits
present
multiple
screens,
latter
likely
responsible
for
generic
protein
level
maintenance.
BORC,
complex
required
anterograde
lysosome
transport,
as
modifier
protein,
mRNA,
BORC
loss
led
longer
half-life
other
proteins,
suggesting
location
is
proper
turnover.
As
such,
function
crucial
maintaining
Nature Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(12), P. 2061 - 2074
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Fragile
X
messenger
ribonucleoprotein
(FMRP)
is
a
critical
regulator
of
translation,
whose
dysfunction
causes
fragile
syndrome.
FMRP
disrupts
mitochondrial
health
in
neurons,
but
it
unclear
how
supports
homoeostasis.
Here
we
demonstrate
that
granules
are
recruited
to
the
midzone,
where
they
mark
fission
sites
axons
and
dendrites.
Endolysosomal
vesicles
contribute
granule
positioning
around
mitochondria
facilitate
FMRP-associated
via
Rab7
GTP
hydrolysis.
Cryo-electron
tomography
real-time
translation
imaging
reveal
mitochondria-associated
ribosome-rich
structures
serve
as
local
protein
synthesis.
Specifically,
promotes
factor
(MFF),
selectively
enabling
replicative
at
midzone.
Disrupting
function
dysregulates
MFF
perturbs
dynamics,
resulting
increased
peripheral
an
irregular
distribution
nucleoids.
Thus,
regulates
precise
control
fission.
Current Opinion in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89, P. 102382 - 102382
Published: June 20, 2024
Lysosomes
are
central
to
the
maintenance
of
protein
and
organelle
homeostasis
in
cells.
Optimal
lysosome
function
is
particularly
critical
for
neurons
which
long-lived,
non-dividing
highly
polarized
with
specialized
compartments
such
as
axons
dendrites
distinct
architecture,
cargo,
turnover
requirements.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
growing
appreciation
role
played
by
axonal
transport
regulating
neuronal
development,
its
functioning.
Perturbations
optimal
abundance
leading
either
strong
accumulations
or
dearth
lysosomes
both
linked
altered
health
this
review
we
highlight
how
two
regulators
abundance,
small
GTPase
Arl8
adaptor
JIP3,
aid
maintaining
alterations
their
levels
activity
could
contribute
neurodevelopmental
neurodegenerative
diseases.
TDP-43
mislocalization
and
pathology
occurs
across
a
range
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
but
the
pathways
that
modulate
in
neurons
are
not
well
understood.
We
generated
Halo-TDP-43
knock-in
iPSC
line
performed
genome-wide
CRISPR
interference
FACS-based
screen
to
identify
modifiers
levels
neurons.
A
meta-analysis
our
publicly
available
screens
identified
both
specific
hits
present
multiple
screens,
latter
likely
responsible
for
generic
protein
level
maintenance.
BORC,
complex
required
anterograde
lysosome
transport,
as
modifier
protein,
mRNA,
BORC
loss
led
longer
half-life
other
proteins,
suggesting
location
is
proper
turnover.
As
such,
function
crucial
maintaining
TDP-43
mislocalization
and
pathology
occurs
across
a
range
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
but
the
pathways
that
modulate
in
neurons
are
not
well
understood.
We
generated
Halo-TDP-43
knock-in
iPSC
line
performed
genome-wide
CRISPR
interference
FACS-based
screen
to
identify
modifiers
levels
neurons.
A
meta-analysis
our
publicly
available
screens
identified
both
specific
hits
present
multiple
screens,
latter
likely
responsible
for
generic
protein
level
maintenance.
BORC,
complex
required
anterograde
lysosome
transport,
as
modifier
protein,
mRNA,
BORC
loss
led
longer
half-life
other
proteins,
suggesting
location
is
proper
turnover.
As
such,
function
crucial
maintaining
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.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
ABSTRACT
Monogenic
pediatric
neurodegenerative
disorders
can
reveal
fundamental
cellular
mechanisms
that
underlie
selective
neuronal
vulnerability.
TBCK-Encephaloneuronopathy
(TBCKE)
is
a
rare
autosomal
recessive
disorder
caused
by
stop-gain
variants
in
the
TBCK
gene.
Clinically,
patients
show
evidence
of
profound
neurodevelopmental
delays,
but
also
symptoms
progressive
encephalopathy
and
motor
neuron
disease.
Yet,
physiological
role
protein
remains
unclear.
We
report
human
TBCKE
model,
derived
from
iPSCs
homozygous
for
Boricua
variant
(p.R126X).
Using
unbiased
proteomic
analyses
neurons,
we
find
interacts
with
PPP1R21,
C12orf4,
Cryzl1,
consistent
being
part
FERRY
mRNA
transport
complex.
Loss
leads
to
depletion
C12ORF4
levels
across
multiple
cell
types,
suggesting
may
play
regulating
at
least
some
members
preferentially,
not
exclusively,
localizes
surface
endolysosomal
vesicles
colocalize
lysosomes.
Furthermore,
TBCK-deficient
neurons
have
reduced
content
axonal
compartment
relative
soma.
lysosomal
dynein/dynactin
adapter
JIP4,
which
functionally
exhibiting
striking
retrograde
trafficking
defects.
Hence,
our
work
reveals
mediate
mRNA,
particularly
along
lysosomes
compartments.
TBCK-deficiency
compartment-specific
defects
likely
contribute
preferential
susceptibility
neurodegeneration.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
53(7)
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Neurons
are
highly
polarized,
specialized
cells
that
must
overcome
immense
challenges
to
ensure
the
health
and
survival
of
organism
in
which
they
reside.
They
can
spread
over
meters
persist
for
decades
yet
communicate
at
sub-millisecond
millimeter
scales.
Thus,
neurons
require
extreme
levels
spatial-temporal
control.
employ
molecular
motors
transport
coding
noncoding
RNAs
distal
synapses.
Intracellular
trafficking
enables
locally
regulate
protein
synthesis
synaptic
activity.
The
way
get
loaded
onto
transported
their
target
locations,
particularly
following
plasticity,
is
explored
below.