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.
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
89(5), P. 488 - 492
Published: Oct. 31, 2017
Dystonia
is
a
disorder
of
motor
programmes
controlling
semiautomatic
movements
or
postures,
with
clinical
features
such
as
sensory
trick
,
which
suggests
sensorimotor
mismatch
the
basis.
was
originally
classified
basal
ganglia
disease.
It
now
regarded
‘
network’
including
cerebellum,
but
exact
pathogenesis
being
unknown.
Rare
autopsy
studies
have
found
pathology
both
in
striatum
and
functional
disorganisation
reported
somatosensory
cortex
patients.
Recent
animal
showed
physiologically
tight
di
synaptic
connections
between
cerebellum
striatum.
We
review
evidence
light
this
new
interaction
ganglia,
put
forward
hypothesis
that
dystonia
can
be
induced
by
aberrant
afferent
inputs
from
cerebellum.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
132, P. 104462 - 104462
Published: May 9, 2019
Dystonia
and
Parkinson's
disease
are
closely
linked
disorders
sharing
many
pathophysiological
overlaps.
can
be
seen
in
30%
or
more
of
the
patients
suffering
with
PD
sometimes
precede
overt
parkinsonism.
The
response
early
dystonia
to
introduction
dopamine
replacement
therapy
(levodopa,
agonists)
is
variable;
commonly
occurs
following
levodopa
initiation.
Similarly,
parkinsonism
mutations
various
DYT
genes
including
those
involved
synthesis
pathway.
Pharmacological
blockade
receptors
cause
both
tardive
these
movement
syndromes
occur
other
neurodegenerative,
genetic,
toxic
metabolic
diseases.
Pallidotomy
past
currently
deep
brain
stimulation
largely
involving
GPi
effective
treatment
options
for
However,
physiological
mechanisms
underlying
two
different
disorder
poorly
understood.
Interestingly,
DBS
such
as
blepharospasm
bilateral
pallidal
result
features
Advances
our
understanding
responses
may
provide
better
explanations
relationship
between
disease.
Striosomes
were
discovered
several
decades
ago
as
neurochemically
identified
zones
in
the
striatum,
yet
technical
hurdles
have
hampered
study
of
functions
these
striatal
compartments.
Here
we
used
2-photon
calcium
imaging
neuronal
birthdate-labeled
Mash1-CreER;Ai14
mice
to
image
simultaneously
activity
striosomal
and
matrix
neurons
performed
an
auditory
conditioning
task.
With
this
method,
circumscribed
tdTomato-labeled
neuropil
that
correspond
striosomes
verified
immunohistochemically.
Neurons
both
responded
reward-predicting
cues
active
during
or
after
consummatory
licking.
However,
found
quantitative
differences
response
strength:
fired
more
encoded
information
about
expected
outcome
learned
task,
whereas
strongly
modulated
by
recent
reward
history.
These
findings
open
possibility
harnessing
vivo
determine
contributions
circuit
function.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(11), P. 108156 - 108156
Published: Sept. 1, 2020
Substantia
nigra
(SNc)
dopaminergic
neurons
respond
to
aversive
stimuli
with
inhibitory
pauses
in
firing
followed
by
transient
rebound
activation.
We
tested
integration
of
synaptic
inputs
onto
SNc
from
genetically
defined
populations
dorsal
striatum
(striosome
and
matrix)
external
globus
pallidus
(GPe;
parvalbumin-
Lhx6-positive),
examined
their
contribution
pause-rebound
firing.
Activation
striosome
projections,
which
target
"dendron
bouquets"
the
pars
reticulata
(SNr),
consistently
quiets
relief
inhibition
triggers
activity.
Striosomal
postsynaptic
currents
(IPSCs)
display
a
prominent
GABA-B
receptor-mediated
component
that
strengthens
impact
SNr
dendrite
synapses
on
somatic
excitability
enables
rebounding.
By
contrast,
GPe
projections
activate
GABA-A
receptors
soma
proximal
dendrites
but
do
not
result
Lastly,
optical
mapping
shows
selectively
inhibits
ventral
population
neurons,
are
intrinsically
capable
Therefore,
we
define
distinct
striatonigral
circuit
for
generating
dopamine
rebound.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: June 17, 2022
Abstract
Endocannabinoid
(eCB),
2
-arachidonoyl-glycerol
(2-AG),
the
most
abundant
eCB
in
brain,
regulates
diverse
neural
functions.
Here
we
linked
multiple
homozygous
loss-of-function
mutations
2-AG
synthase
diacylglycerol
lipase
β
(
DAGLB
)
to
an
early
onset
autosomal
recessive
Parkinsonism.
is
main
human
and
mouse
substantia
nigra
(SN)
dopaminergic
neurons
(DANs).
In
mice,
SN
levels
were
markedly
correlated
with
motor
performance
during
locomotor
skill
acquisition.
Genetic
knockdown
of
Daglb
nigral
DANs
substantially
reduced
impaired
learning,
particularly
across-session
learning.
Conversely,
pharmacological
inhibition
degradation
increased
levels,
DAN
activity
dopamine
release
rescued
learning
deficits.
Together,
demonstrate
that
-deficiency
contributes
pathogenesis
Parkinsonism,
reveal
importance
DAGLB-mediated
biosynthesis
regulating
neuronal
release,
suggest
potential
benefits
augmentation
alleviating
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Abstract
Striatal
projection
neurons
(SPNs),
which
progressively
degenerate
in
human
patients
with
Huntington’s
disease
(HD),
are
classified
along
two
axes:
the
canonical
direct-indirect
pathway
division
and
striosome-matrix
compartmentation.
It
is
well
established
that
indirect-pathway
SPNs
susceptible
to
neurodegeneration
transcriptomic
disturbances,
but
less
known
about
how
axis
compromised
HD
relation
axis.
Here
we
show,
using
single-nucleus
RNA-sequencing
data
from
male
Grade
1
patient
post-mortem
brain
samples
zQ175
R6/2
mouse
models,
axes
multiplexed
differentially
HD.
In
HD,
striosomal
most
depleted
SPN
population.
distinctiveness
of
diminished
more
than
SPNs.
Furthermore,
loss
distinction
prominent
within
These
results
open
possibility
compartments
late
early
stages
progression,
respectively,
contributing
symptoms,
thus
calling
for
distinct
therapeutic
strategies.
Annual Review of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(1), P. 359 - 380
Published: April 18, 2023
Striosomes
form
neurochemically
specialized
compartments
of
the
striatum
embedded
in
a
large
matrix
made
up
modules
called
matrisomes.
Striosome-matrix
architecture
is
multiplexed
with
canonical
direct-indirect
organization
striatum.
Striosomal
functions
remain
to
be
fully
clarified,
but
key
information
emerging.
First,
striosomes
powerfully
innervate
nigral
dopamine-containing
neurons
and
can
completely
shut
down
their
activity,
following
rebound
excitation.
Second,
receive
limbic
cognition-related
corticostriatal
afferents
are
dynamically
modulated
relation
value-based
actions.
Third,
spatially
interspersed
among
matrisomes
interneurons
influenced
by
local
global
neuromodulatory
oscillatory
activities.
Fourth,
tune
engagement
motivation
perform
reinforcement
learning,
manifest
stereotypical
behaviors,
navigate
valence
conflicts
discriminations.
We
suggest
that,
at
an
algorithmic
level,
could
serve
as
distributed
scaffolds
provide
formats
striatal
computations
generated
through
development
refined
learning.
propose
that
affect
subjective
states.
By
transforming
corticothalamic
other
inputs
functional
striatum,
they
implement
state
transitions
nigro-striato-nigral
circuits
bodily
cognitive
actions
according
internal
motives
whose
compromised
neuropsychiatric
conditions.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. e0191436 - e0191436
Published: Feb. 21, 2018
Presynaptic
cannabinoid-1
receptors
(CB1-R)
bind
endogenous
and
exogenous
cannabinoids
to
modulate
neurotransmitter
release.
CB1-Rs
are
expressed
throughout
the
basal
ganglia,
including
striatum
substantia
nigra,
where
they
play
a
role
in
learning
control
of
motivated
actions.
However,
pattern
CB1-R
expression
across
different
striatal
compartments,
microcircuits
efferent
targets,
contribution
CB1-R-expressing
neurons
this
pattern,
unclear.
We
use
combination
conventional
techniques
novel
genetic
models
evaluate
striosome
(patch)
matrix
compartments
striatum,
nigral
targets
medium
spiny
projection
(MSNs).
protein
mRNA
follow
descending
dorsolateral-to-ventromedial
intensity
gradient
caudal
with
elevated
striosomes
relative
surrounding
matrix.
The
lateral
predominance
contrasts
that
classical
striosomal
marker,
mu
opioid
receptor
(MOR),
which
is
most
prominently
rostromedial
striosomes.
similar
Drd2
dopamine
immunoreactivity
opposite
Substance
P.
This
topology
maintained
downstream
globus
pallidus
nigra.
Dense
striatonigral
fibers
extend
dorsally
within
nigra
pars
reticulata,
colocalize
bundles
ventrally
extending,
striosome-targeted,
dendrites
dopamine-containing
compacta
(striosome-dendron
bouquets).
Within
fluorescently
labeled
MSN
collaterals
Cre
recombinase-mediated
deletion
from
cortical
or
MSNs,
MSN-selective
reintroduction
knockout
mice,
demonstrate
principal
source
dorsolateral
local
collaterals.
These
data
suggest
for
striosome-dendron
bouquet
projections
anatomically
poised
mediate
presynaptic
disinhibition
both
MSNs
midbrain
response
endocannabinoids
cannabinomimetics.