Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
37(13), P. 110168 - 110168
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Neuronal
CaMKII
holoenzymes
(α
and
β
isoforms)
enable
molecular
signal
computation
underlying
learning
memory
but
also
mediate
excitotoxic
neuronal
death.
Here,
we
provide
a
comparative
analysis
of
these
signaling
devices,
using
single-particle
electron
microscopy
(EM)
in
combination
with
biochemical
live-cell
imaging
studies.
In
the
basal
state,
both
isoforms
assemble
mainly
as
12-mers
(but
14-mers
even
16-mers
for
isoform).
CaMKIIα
adopt
an
ensemble
extended
activatable
states
(with
average
radius
12.6
versus
16.8
nm,
respectively),
characterized
by
multiple
transient
intra-
inter-holoenzyme
interactions
associated
distinct
functional
properties.
The
state
CaMKIIβ
allows
direct
resolution
intra-holoenzyme
kinase
domain
dimers.
These
dimers
could
cooperative
activation
calmodulin,
which
is
observed
isoforms.
High-order
clustering
mediated
dimerization
reduced
isoform
excitotoxicity-induced
clusters,
vitro
neurons.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
621(7977), P. 146 - 153
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
Learning
and
memory
are
thought
to
require
hippocampal
long-term
potentiation
(LTP),
one
of
the
few
central
dogmas
molecular
neuroscience
that
has
stood
undisputed
for
more
than
three
decades
is
LTP
induction
requires
enzymatic
activity
Ca
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
103(4), P. 2897 - 2945
Published: June 8, 2023
Ca
2+
/calmodulin-dependent
protein
kinase
II
(CaMKII)
and
long-term
potentiation
(LTP)
were
discovered
within
a
decade
of
each
other
have
been
inextricably
intertwined
ever
since.
However,
like
many
marriages,
it
has
had
its
up
downs.
Based
on
the
unique
biochemical
properties
CaMKII,
was
proposed
as
memory
molecule
before
any
physiological
linkage
made
to
LTP.
reviewed
here,
convincing
CaMKII
synaptic
physiology
behavior
took
decades.
New
technologies
critical
in
this
journey,
including
vitro
brain
slices,
mouse
genetics,
single-cell
molecular
pharmacological
reagents,
structure,
two-photon
microscopy,
new
investigators
attracted
by
exciting
challenge.
This
review
tracks
journey
assesses
state
marriage
40
years
on.
The
collective
literature
impels
us
propose
relatively
simple
model
for
involving
following
steps
that
drive
process:
1)
entry
through
N-methyl-d-aspartate
(NMDA)
receptors
activates
CaMKII.
2)
undergoes
autophosphorylation
resulting
constitutive,
-independent
activity
exposure
binding
site
NMDA
receptor
subunit
GluN2B.
3)
Active
translocates
postsynaptic
density
(PSD)
binds
cytoplasmic
C-tail
4)
CaMKII-GluN2B
complex
initiates
structural
rearrangement
PSD
may
involve
liquid-liquid
phase
separation.
5)
involves
PSD-95
scaffolding
protein,
α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic
acid
(AMPARs),
their
transmembrane
AMPAR-regulatory
(TARP)
auxiliary
subunits,
an
accumulation
AMPARs
underlies
potentiation.
6)
stability
modified
is
maintained
complex.
7)
By
process
exchange
or
interholoenzyme
phosphorylation
maintains
face
turnover.
There
are
important
proteins
participate
enlargement
spine
modulation
maintain
In
we
critically
discuss
data
underlying
steps.
As
will
become
clear,
some
these
more
firmly
grounded
than
others,
provide
suggestions
how
evidence
supporting
can
be
strengthened
or,
based
data,
replaced.
Although
long
one,
prospect
having
detailed
cellular
understanding
learning
at
hand.
Frontiers in Synaptic Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 19, 2022
Synaptic
plasticity
is
a
critical
process
that
regulates
neuronal
activity
by
allowing
neurons
to
adjust
their
synaptic
strength
in
response
changes
activity.
Despite
the
high
proximity
of
excitatory
glutamatergic
and
inhibitory
GABAergic
postsynaptic
zones
functional
integration
within
dendritic
regions,
concurrent
has
historically
been
underassessed.
Growing
evidence
for
pathological
disruptions
excitation
inhibition
(E/I)
balance
neurological
neurodevelopmental
disorders
indicates
need
an
improved,
more
"holistic"
understanding
interplay.
There
continues
be
long-standing
focus
on
persistent
strengthening
(excitatory
long-term
potentiation;
eLTP)
its
role
learning
memory,
although
importance
potentiation
(iLTP)
depression
(iLTD)
become
increasingly
apparent.
Emerging
further
points
dynamic
dialogue
between
synapses,
but
much
remains
understood
regarding
mechanisms
extent
this
exchange.
In
mini-review,
we
explore
calcium
signaling
crosstalk
play
regulating
excitability.
We
examine
current
knowledge
synapse
responses
perturbances
activity,
with
induced
short-term
pharmacological
treatments
which
act
either
enhance
or
reduce
excitability
via
ionotropic
receptor
regulation
culture.
To
delve
deeper
into
potential
crosstalk,
discuss
influence
key
regulatory
proteins,
including
kinases,
phosphatases,
structural/scaffolding
proteins.
Finally,
briefly
suggest
avenues
future
research
better
understand
synapses.
Aging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 29, 2023
Depression
and
obesity
are
both
common
disorders
currently
affecting
public
health,
frequently
occurring
simultaneously
within
individuals,
the
relationship
between
these
is
bidirectional.
The
association
depression
highly
co-morbid
tends
to
significantly
exacerbate
metabolic
related
depressive
symptoms.
However,
neural
mechanism
under
mutual
control
of
largely
inscrutable.
This
review
focuses
particularly
on
alterations
in
systems
that
may
mechanistically
explain
vivo
homeostatic
regulation
link,
such
as
immune-inflammatory
activation,
gut
microbiota,
neuroplasticity,
HPA
axis
dysregulation
well
neuroendocrine
regulators
energy
metabolism
including
adipocytokines
lipokines.
In
addition,
summarizes
potential
future
treatments
for
raises
several
questions
need
be
answered
research.
will
provide
a
comprehensive
description
localization
biological
connection
better
understand
co-morbidity
depression.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(4), P. 113982 - 113982
Published: March 21, 2024
The
Ca2+/calmodulin
(CaM)-dependent
protein
kinase
II
(CaMKII)
is
a
ubiquitous
mediator
of
cellular
Ca2+
signals
with
both
enzymatic
and
structural
functions.
Here,
we
briefly
introduce
the
complex
regulation
CaMKII
then
provide
comprehensive
overview
expanding
toolbox
to
study
CaMKII.
Beyond
variety
distinct
mutants,
these
tools
now
include
optical
methods
for
measurement
manipulation,
latter
including
light-induced
inhibition,
stimulation,
sequestration.
Perhaps
most
importantly,
there
are
three
mechanistically
classes
specific
inhibitors,
their
combined
use
enables
interrogation
functions
in
manner
that
powerful
sophisticated
yet
also
accessible.
This
review
aims
guidelines
interpretation
results
obtained
tools,
careful
consideration
direct
indirect
effects.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
SUMMARY
Learning
and
memory
are
thought
to
require
hippocampal
long-term
potentiation
(LTP),
a
form
of
synaptic
plasticity
that
is
persistently
impaired
after
cerebral
ischemia
requires
movement
the
Ca
2+
/calmodulin-dependent
protein
kinase
II
(CaMKII)
excitatory
synapses.
We
show
here
oxygen/glucose-deprivation
(OGD)
in
cultures
neurons
causes
long-lasting
impairment
CaMKII
movement.
Notably,
inhibition
at
30
min
onset
OGD
prevented
Thus,
mediates
both,
LTP
mechanisms
their
ischemia-induced
impairment.
These
findings
provide
mechanism
by
which
ischemic
conditions
can
impair
explain
how
prevent
these
impairments.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 20, 2022
Glutamatergic
synapses
harbor
abundant
amounts
of
the
multifunctional
Ca
2+
/calmodulin-dependent
protein
kinase
type
II
(CaMKII).
Both
in
postsynaptic
density
as
well
cytosolic
compartment
terminals,
CaMKII
plays
major
roles.
In
addition
to
its
-stimulated
activity,
it
can
also
bind
a
variety
membrane
proteins
at
synapse
and
thus
exert
spatially
restricted
activity.
The
abundance
glutamatergic
is
akin
scaffolding
although
prominent
function
still
appears
be
that
kinase.
multimeric
structure
confers
several
functional
capabilities
on
enzyme.
versatility
enzyme
has
prompted
hypotheses
proposing
roles
for
such
signal
transduction,
memory
molecule
scaffolding.
article
will
review
multiple
played
by
how
they
are
affected
disease
conditions.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(10), P. e3001813 - e3001813
Published: Oct. 4, 2022
The
reduced
sleep
duration
previously
observed
in
Camk2b
knockout
mice
revealed
a
role
for
Ca
2+
/calmodulin-dependent
protein
kinase
II
(CaMKII)β
as
sleep-promoting
kinase.
However,
the
underlying
mechanism
by
which
CaMKIIβ
supports
regulation
is
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
activation
or
inhibition
of
can
increase
decrease
almost
2-fold,
supporting
core
regulator
mammals.
Importantly,
show
this
depends
on
activity
CaMKIIβ.
A
mutant
mimicking
constitutive-active
(auto)phosphorylation
state
promotes
transition
from
awake
to
state,
while
mutants
subsequent
multisite
states
suppress
state.
These
results
suggest
phosphorylation
differently
control
induction
and
maintenance
processes,
leading
us
propose
“phosphorylation
hypothesis
sleep”
molecular