Journal of Clinical Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 101 - 101
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
cellular
homeostasis
of
proteins
(proteostasis)
and
RNA
metabolism
(ribostasis)
are
essential
for
maintaining
both
the
structure
function
brain.
However,
aging,
stress
conditions,
genetic
contributions
cause
disturbances
in
proteostasis
ribostasis
that
lead
to
protein
misfolding,
insoluble
aggregate
deposition,
abnormal
ribonucleoprotein
granule
dynamics.
In
addition
neurons
being
primarily
postmitotic,
nondividing
cells,
they
more
susceptible
persistent
accumulation
aggregates.
Indeed,
defects
associated
with
failure
maintain
common
pathogenic
components
age-related
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
Furthermore,
neuronal
deposition
misfolded
aggregated
can
increased
toxicity
impaired
physiological
function,
which
dysfunction
cell
death.
There
is
recent
evidence
irreversible
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS)
responsible
formation
disease-related
proteins,
tau,
α-synuclein,
RNA-binding
transactive
response
DNA-binding
43,
fused
sarcoma,
heterogeneous
nuclear
A1.
Investigations
LLPS
its
control
therefore
suggest
chaperone/disaggregase,
reverse
aggregation,
valuable
therapeutic
targets
effective
treatments
neurological
diseases.
Here
we
review
discuss
studies
highlight
importance
understanding
death
mechanisms
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(17), P. 5113 - 5113
Published: Aug. 24, 2021
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
age-related
neurodegenerative
disorder
that
heavily
burdens
healthcare
systems
worldwide.
There
a
significant
requirement
to
understand
still
unknown
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
AD.
Current
evidence
shows
two
of
major
features
AD
are
transcriptome
dysregulation
and
altered
function
RNA
binding
proteins
(RBPs),
both
which
lead
changes
in
expression
different
species,
including
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs),
long
non-coding
(lncRNAs),
messenger
(mRNAs).
In
this
review,
we
will
conduct
comprehensive
overview
how
dynamics
leads
differential
short
species.
We
describe
RBP
impacts
Furthermore,
also
show
abundance
specific
species
linked
pathology
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(21), P. 11870 - 11870
Published: Nov. 1, 2021
The
intrinsic
cellular
heterogeneity
and
molecular
complexity
of
the
mammalian
nervous
system
relies
substantially
on
dynamic
nature
spatiotemporal
patterning
gene
expression.
These
features
expression
are
achieved
in
part
through
mechanisms
involving
various
epigenetic
processes
such
as
DNA
methylation,
post-translational
histone
modifications,
non-coding
RNA
activity,
amongst
others.
In
concert,
another
regulatory
layer
by
which
bases
sugar
residues
chemically
modified
enhances
neuronal
transcriptome
complexity.
Similar
modifications
other
systems
collectively
constitute
epitranscriptome
that
integrates
impacts
physiological
processes.
is
reshaped
constantly
to
regulate
vital
development,
differentiation
stress
responses.
Perturbations
can
lead
pathogenic
conditions,
including
cancer,
cardiovascular
abnormalities
neurological
diseases.
Recent
advances
next-generation
sequencing
technologies
have
enabled
us
identify
locate
bases/sugars
different
species.
modulate
stability,
transport
and,
most
importantly,
translation
RNA.
this
review,
we
discuss
formation
functions
some
frequently
observed
modifications—including
methylations
adenine
cytosine
bases,
isomerization
uridine
pseudouridine—at
layers
metabolism,
together
with
their
contributions
abnormal
conditions
neurodevelopmental
disorders.
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(10), P. 5906 - 5923
Published: Dec. 27, 2022
Abstract
The
Na-K-2Cl
cotransporter
NKCC1
is
widely
expressed
in
cells
within
and
outside
the
brain.
However,
our
understanding
of
its
roles
brain
functions
throughout
development,
as
well
neuropsychiatric
neurological
disorders,
has
been
severely
hindered
by
lack
reliable
data
on
developmental
(sub)cellular
expression
patterns.
We
provide
here
first
properly
controlled
analysis
protein
various
cell
types
mouse
using
custom-made
antibodies
an
knock-out
validated
immunohistochemical
procedure,
with
parallel
based
advanced
mRNA
approaches.
are
at
remarkably
high
levels
oligodendrocytes.
In
immature
neurons,
was
located
somata,
whereas
adult
only
could
be
clearly
detected.
immunoreactivity
also
seen
microglia,
astrocytes,
developing
pericytes,
progenitor
dentate
gyrus.
Finally,
a
differential
splice
variants
observed,
NKCC1a
predominating
non-neuronal
NKCC1b
neurons.
Taken
together,
cellular
basis
for
enable
identification
major
limitations
promises
development
neuron-targeting
NKCC1-blockers.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Pooled
optical
screens
have
enabled
the
study
of
cellular
interactions,
morphology,
or
dynamics
at
massive
scale,
but
not
yet
leveraged
power
highly-plexed
single-cell
resolved
transcriptomic
readouts
to
inform
molecular
pathways.
Here,
we
present
Perturb-FISH,
which
bridges
these
approaches
by
combining
imaging
spatial
transcriptomics
with
parallel
detection
in
situ
amplified
guide
RNAs.
We
show
that
Perturb-FISH
recovers
intracellular
effects
are
consistent
Perturb-seq
results
a
screen
lipopolysaccharide
response
cultured
monocytes,
and
uncover
new
intercellular
density-dependent
regulation
innate
immune
response.
further
pair
functional
readout
autism
spectrum
disorder
risk
genes,
showing
common
calcium
activity
phenotypes
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell
derived
astrocytes
their
associated
genetic
interactions
dysregulated
is
thus
generally
applicable
method
for
studying
associations
biology
resolution.
Journal of Biological Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
300(2), P. 105648 - 105648
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Cellular
plasticity
is
crucial
for
adapting
to
ever-changing
stimuli.
As
a
result,
cells
consistently
reshape
their
translatome,
and,
consequently,
proteome.
The
control
of
translational
activity
has
been
thoroughly
examined
at
the
stage
translation
initiation.
However,
regulation
ribosome
speed
in
widely
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
utilized
timed
runoff
approach
along
with
proteomics
and
transmission
electron
microscopy,
investigate
global
kinetics
cells.
We
found
that
speeds
vary
amongst
various
cell
types,
such
as
astrocytes,
induced
pluripotent
human
stem
cells,
neural
rat
neurons.
Of
all
types
studied,
mature
cortical
neurons
exhibit
highest
rate
translation.
This
finding
particularly
remarkable
because
express
eEF2
lower
levels
than
other
types.
Neurons
solve
conundrum
by
inactivating
fraction
ribosomes.
increase
leads
reduction
inactive
ribosomes
an
enhancement
active
ones.
Processes
alter
demand
ribosomes,
like
neuronal
excitation,
cause
increased
inactivation
redundant
eEF2-dependent
manner.Our
data
suggest
novel
regulatory
mechanism
which
dynamically
inactivate
facilitate
remodelling.
These
findings
have
important
implications
developmental
brain
disorders
characterised
by,
among
things,
aberrant
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 19, 2022
Membraneless
cytoplasmic
condensates
of
mRNAs
and
proteins,
known
as
RNA
granules,
play
pivotal
roles
in
the
regulation
mRNA
fate.
Their
maintenance
fine-tunes
time
location
protein
expression,
affecting
many
cellular
processes,
which
require
complex
distribution.
Here,
we
report
that
granules-monitored
by
DEAD-Box
helicase
6
(DDX6)-disassemble
during
neuronal
maturation
both
cell
culture
vivo.
This
process
requires
function,
synaptic
inhibition
results
reversible
granule
assembly.
Importantly,
assembly
is
dependent
on
RNA-binding
Staufen2,
for
its
role
localization.
Altering
levels
free
reveals
availability
facilitates
DDX6
formation.
Specifically
depleting
from
granules
confirms
an
important
driver
Moreover,
required
upon
inhibition.
Together,
this
data
demonstrates
how
supply
favors
assembly,
not
only
impacts
subcellular
localization
but
also
translation-dependent
plasticity,
learning,
memory.
Precise
coordination
of
molecular
programs
and
neuronal
growth
govern
the
formation,
maintenance,
adaptation
circuits.
RNA
metabolism
has
emerged
as
a
key
regulatory
node
neural
development
nervous
system
pathologies.
To
uncover
cell-type-specific
regulators,
we
systematically
investigated
expression
recognition
motif-containing
proteins
in
mouse
neocortex.
Surprisingly,
found
RBM20,
an
alternative
splicing
regulator
associated
with
dilated
cardiomyopathy,
to
be
expressed
cortical
parvalbumin
interneurons
mitral
cells
olfactory
bulb.
Genome-wide
mapping
RBM20
target
mRNAs
revealed
that
binds
pre-mRNAs
distal
intronic
regions.
Loss
only
modest
impact
on
splice
isoforms
but
results
significant
reduction
array
mature
cytoplasm.
This
phenotype
is
particularly
pronounced
for
genes
long
introns
encode
synaptic
proteins.
We
hypothesize
ensures
fidelity
pre-mRNA
by
suppressing
non-productive
events
genes.
work
highlights
common
requirement
RBM20-dependent
transcriptome
regulation
cardiomyocytes
neurons
demonstrates
major
genetic
risk
factor
heart
disease
impacts
gene
expression.
Precise
coordination
of
molecular
programs
and
neuronal
growth
govern
the
formation,
maintenance,
adaptation
circuits.
RNA
metabolism
has
emerged
as
a
key
regulatory
node
neural
development
nervous
system
pathologies.
To
uncover
cell-type-specific
regulators,
we
systematically
investigated
expression
recognition
motif-containing
proteins
in
mouse
neocortex.
Surprisingly,
found
RBM20,
an
alternative
splicing
regulator
associated
with
dilated
cardiomyopathy,
to
be
expressed
cortical
parvalbumin
interneurons
mitral
cells
olfactory
bulb.
Genome-wide
mapping
RBM20
target
mRNAs
revealed
that
binds
pre-mRNAs
distal
intronic
regions.
Loss
only
modest
impact
on
splice
isoforms
but
results
significant
reduction
array
mature
cytoplasm.
This
phenotype
is
particularly
pronounced
for
genes
long
introns
encode
synaptic
proteins.
We
hypothesize
ensures
fidelity
pre-mRNA
by
suppressing
non-productive
events
genes.
work
highlights
common
requirement
RBM20-dependent
transcriptome
regulation
cardiomyocytes
neurons
demonstrates
major
genetic
risk
factor
heart
disease
impacts
gene
expression.