Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
30(9), P. 3051 - 3066.e7
Published: March 1, 2020
The
striatum
is
a
critical
forebrain
structure
integrating
cognitive,
sensory,
and
motor
information
from
diverse
brain
regions
into
meaningful
behavioral
output.
However,
the
transcriptional
mechanisms
underlying
striatal
development
at
single-cell
resolution
remain
unknown.
Using
RNA
sequencing
(RNA-seq),
we
examine
cellular
diversity
of
early
postnatal
show
that
Foxp1,
transcription
factor
strongly
linked
to
autism
intellectual
disability,
regulates
composition,
neurochemical
architecture,
connectivity
in
cell-type-dependent
fashion.
We
also
identify
Foxp1-regulated
target
genes
within
distinct
cell
types
connect
these
molecular
changes
functional
deficits
relevant
phenotypes
described
patients
with
FOXP1
loss-of-function
mutations.
this
approach,
could
non-cell-autonomous
effects
produced
by
disrupting
one
type
compensation
occurs
other
populations.
These
data
reveal
cell-type-specific
regulated
Foxp1
underlie
features
circuitry.
Current Opinion in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 83 - 91
Published: April 1, 2017
The
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)-associated
protein
kinase,
PTEN-induced
putative
kinase1
(PINK1),
and
ubiquitin
E3
ligase
Parkin,
function
in
a
common
signalling
pathway
known
to
regulate
mitochondrial
network
homeostasis
quality
control,
including
mitophagy.
multistep
activation
of
this
pathway,
as
well
an
unexpected
convergence
between
the
post-translational
modifications
ubiquitylation
phosphorylation,
has
added
breadth
our
understanding
cellular
damage
responses
during
human
disease.
In
concert
with
these
new
insights
signal
transduction,
unique
modalities
signatures
vertebrate
mitophagy
have
been
unravelled
vivo
for
very
first
time.
cell
biology
mammalian
mitophagy,
roles
PINK1-Parkin
emerged
be
more
complex
than
previously
thought.
ACS Chemical Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 235 - 242
Published: Dec. 1, 2016
The
striatum
is
a
heterogeneous
structure
with
diverse
range
of
neuron
types
and
neuromodulators.
Three
decades
anatomical
biochemical
studies
have
established
that
the
neurochemical
organization
not
uniformly
heterogeneous,
but
rather,
can
be
differentiated
into
neurochemically
discrete
compartments
known
as
striosomes
(also
patches)
matrix.
These
are
well
understood
to
differ
in
their
expression
markers,
some
differences
afferent
efferent
connectivity
also
been
suggested
different
involvement
neurological
diseases.
However,
functional
outcomes
striosome-matrix
poorly
understood.
Now,
recent
findings
new
experimental
tools
beginning
reveal
distinctions
between
matrix
distinct
consequences
for
striatal
synapse
function.
Here,
we
review
suggest
there
regulation
neural
function
striosome
versus
compartments,
particularly
compartment-specific
interactions.
We
highlight
transgenic
viral
becoming
available
should
now
accelerate
pace
advances
understanding
these
long-mysterious
compartments.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Compulsive
behaviors
are
observed
in
a
range
of
psychiatric
disorders,
however
the
neural
substrates
underlying
not
clearly
defined.
Here
we
show
that
basolateral
amygdala-dorsomedial
striatum
(BLA-DMS)
circuit
activation
leads
to
manifestation
compulsive-like
behaviors.
We
revealed
BLA
neurons
projecting
DMS,
mainly
onto
dopamine
D1
receptor-expressing
neurons,
largely
overlap
with
neuronal
population
responds
aversive
predator
stress,
widely
used
anxiogenic
stressor.
Specific
optogenetic
BLA-DMS
induced
strong
anxiety
response
followed
by
compulsive
grooming.
Furthermore,
developed
mouse
model
for
compulsivity
displaying
wide
spectrum
chronically
activating
circuit.
In
these
mice,
persistent
molecular
changes
at
synapses
were
causally
related
phenotypes.
Together,
our
study
demonstrates
involvement
emergence
enduring
via
its
synaptic
changes.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Abstract
In
brain,
the
striatum
is
a
heterogenous
region
involved
in
reward
and
goal-directed
behaviors.
Striatal
dysfunction
linked
to
psychiatric
disorders,
including
opioid
use
disorder
(OUD).
subregions
are
divided
based
on
neuroanatomy,
each
with
unique
roles
OUD.
OUD,
dorsal
altered
processing,
formation
of
habits,
development
negative
affect
during
withdrawal.
Using
single
nuclei
RNA-sequencing,
we
identified
both
canonical
(e.g.,
dopamine
receptor
subtype)
less
abundant
cell
populations
interneurons)
human
striatum.
Pathways
related
neurodegeneration,
interferon
response,
DNA
damage
were
significantly
enriched
striatal
neurons
individuals
markers
also
elevated
opioid-exposed
rhesus
macaques.
Sex-specific
molecular
differences
glial
subtypes
associated
chronic
stress
found
particularly
female
individuals.
Together,
describe
different
types
identify
type-specific
alterations
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Abstract
Background
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
the
second-most
common
neurodevelopmental
in
childhood.
This
complex
developmental
manifests
with
restricted
interests,
repetitive
behaviors,
and
difficulties
communication
social
awareness.
The
inherited
acquired
causes
of
ASD
impact
many
diverse
brain
regions,
challenging
efforts
to
identify
a
shared
neuroanatomical
substrate
for
this
range
symptoms.
striatum
its
connections
are
among
most
implicated
sites
abnormal
structure
and/or
function
ASD.
Striatal
projection
neurons
develop
segregated
tissue
compartments,
matrix
striosome,
that
histochemically,
pharmacologically,
functionally
distinct.
Immunohistochemical
assessment
animal
models
autism
described
matrix:striosome
volume
ratios,
an
possible
shift
from
striosome
volume.
Shifting
ratio
could
result
expansion
matrix,
reduction
spatial
redistribution
or
combination
these
changes.
Each
type
ratio-shifting
abnormality
may
predispose
but
yield
different
combinations
features.
Methods
We
developed
cohort
426
children
adults
(213
matched
ASD-control
pairs)
performed
connectivity-based
parcellation
(diffusion
tractography)
striatum.
identified
voxels
matrix-like
striosome-like
patterns
structural
connectivity.
Results
Matrix-like
was
increased
ASD,
no
evident
change
organization
compartment.
inter-compartment
difference
(matrix
minus
striosome)
within
each
individual
31%
larger
both
caudate
putamen,
somatotopic
zones
throughout
rostral-caudal
extent
Subjects
moderate
elevations
ADOS
(Autism
Diagnostic
Observation
Schedule)
scores
had
volume,
those
highly
elevated
3.7-fold
increases
Conclusions
Matrix
embedded
distinct
functional
networks,
suggesting
compartment-selective
injury
maldevelopment
mediate
specific
clinical
Previously,
assessing
striatal
compartments
humans
required
post
mortem
tissue.
provides
means
assess
neuropsychiatric
diseases
compartment-specific
abnormalities.
While
other
mechanisms
also
increase
chance
developing
social,
sensory,
motor
phenotypes
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 5195 - 5214
Published: May 19, 2017
We
discuss
the
state
of
art
and
innovative
micro-
nanoscale
technologies
that
are
finding
niches
opening
up
new
opportunities
in
medicine,
particularly
diagnostic
therapeutic
applications.
take
design
point-of-care
applications
capture
circulating
tumor
cells
as
illustrative
examples
integration
nanotechnologies
into
solutions
challenges.
describe
several
novel
enable
imaging
cellular
structures
molecular
events.
In
therapeutics,
we
utilization
including
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
pharmaceutical
development/testing.
addition,
relevant
challenges
face
achieving
cost-effective
widespread
clinical
implementation
well
forecasted
medicine.