Sorting
nexin
4
(SNX4)
is
an
evolutionary
conserved
organizer
of
membrane
recycling.
In
neurons,
SNX4
accumulates
in
synapses,
but
how
affects
synapse
function
remains
unknown.
We
generated
a
conditional
knock-out
mouse
model
and
report
that
cKO
synapses
show
enhanced
neurotransmission
during
train
stimulation,
while
the
first
evoked
EPSC
was
normal.
depletion
did
not
affect
vesicle
recycling,
basic
autophagic
flux
or
levels
localization
SNARE-protein
VAMP2/synaptobrevin-2.
However,
affected
ultrastructure:
increase
docked
synaptic
vesicles
at
active
zone,
overall
number
normal,
decreased
zone
length.
These
effects
together
lead
to
substantially
increased
density
per
release
site.
conclusion,
negative
regulator
docking
release.
findings
suggest
role
for
recruitment
zone.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Abstract
While
CNS
microglia
have
well-established
roles
in
synapse
pruning
during
neurodevelopment,
only
a
few
studies
identified
for
formation.
These
focused
on
the
cortex
and
primary
sensory
circuits
restricted
developmental
time
periods,
leaving
substantial
gaps
our
understanding
of
early
functions
microglia.
Here
we
investigated
how
absence
impacts
synaptic
development
nucleus
accumbens
(NAc),
region
critical
emotional
regulation
motivated
behaviors
where
dysfunction
is
implicated
psychiatric
disorders
that
arise
life.
Using
genetically
modified
mouse
lacks
(
Csf1r
ΔFIRE/ΔFIRE
),
found
blunted
excitatory
formation
NAc.
This
effect
was
most
prominent
second
third
postnatal
weeks,
when
previously
to
be
overproduced,
accompanied
by
an
increase
presynaptic
release
probability
alterations
postsynaptic
kinetics.
Tissue-level
NAc
proteomics
confirmed
microglial
impacted
numerous
proteins
involved
structure,
trans-synaptic
signaling,
pre-synaptic
function.
However,
did
not
perturb
levels
astrocyte-derived
cues
adhesive
promote
synaptogenesis,
suggesting
reduced
number
may
caused
microglial-derived
synaptogenic
cue.
Although
observed
electrophysiological
changes
were
largely
normalized
adulthood,
lasting
effects
threat
avoidance
behavior,
these
behavioral
directly
associated
with
neuronal
activity.
Together,
results
indicate
role
regulating
landscape
developing
establishing
functional
underlying
adult
repertoires.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 12, 2025
The
SNX-BAR
subfamily
is
a
component
of
the
sorting
nexins
(SNXs)
superfamily.
Distinct
from
other
SNXs,
which
feature
PX
domain
for
phosphoinositide
binding,
includes
BAR
that
induces
membrane
curvature.
Members
work
together
to
recognize
and
select
specific
cargo,
regulate
receptor
signaling,
manage
cargo
both
with
without
involvement
complexes.
They
play
crucial
role
in
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis
by
directing
intracellular
appropriate
locations
through
endo-lysosomal,
autophagolysosomal,
ubiquitin-proteasome
pathways.
This
thus
links
various
protein
review
examines
established
hypothesized
functions
subfamily,
its
stability,
explores
potential
dysfunction
pathophysiology
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Sorting
nexin
4
(SNX4)
is
an
evolutionary
conserved
organizer
of
membrane
recycling.
In
neurons,
SNX4
accumulates
in
synapses,
but
how
affects
synapse
function
remains
unknown.
We
generated
a
conditional
knock-out
mouse
model
and
report
that
cKO
synapses
show
enhanced
neurotransmission
during
train
stimulation,
while
the
first
evoked
EPSC
was
normal.
depletion
did
not
affect
vesicle
recycling,
basic
autophagic
flux,
or
levels
localization
SNARE-protein
VAMP2/synaptobrevin-2.
However,
affected
ultrastructure:
increase
docked
synaptic
vesicles
at
active
zone,
overall
number
normal,
decreased
zone
length.
These
effects
together
lead
to
substantially
increased
density
per
release
site.
conclusion,
negative
regulator
docking
release.
findings
suggest
role
for
recruitment
zone.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2024
Sorting
nexin
4
(SNX4)
is
an
evolutionary
conserved
organizer
of
membrane
recycling.
In
neurons,
SNX4
accumulates
in
synapses,
but
how
affects
synapse
function
remains
unknown.
We
generated
a
conditional
knock-out
mouse
model
and
report
that
cKO
synapses
show
enhanced
neurotransmission
during
train
stimulation,
while
the
first
evoked
EPSC
was
normal.
depletion
did
not
affect
vesicle
recycling,
basic
autophagic
flux
or
levels
localization
SNARE-protein
VAMP2/synaptobrevin-2.
However,
affected
ultrastructure:
increase
docked
synaptic
vesicles
at
active
zone,
overall
number
normal,
decreased
zone
length.
These
effects
together
lead
to
substantially
increased
density
per
release
site.
conclusion,
negative
regulator
docking
release.
findings
suggest
role
for
recruitment
zone.
Sortin-Nexin
4
(SNX4)
is
an
evolutionary
conserved
organizer
of
membrane
recycling.
In
neurons,
SNX4
accumulates
in
synapses,
but
how
affects
synapse
function
remains
unknown.
We
generated
a
conditional
knock-out
mouse
model
and
report
that
cKO
synapses
show
enhanced
neurotransmission
during
train
stimulation,
while
the
first
evoked
EPSC
was
normal.
depletion
did
not
affect
vesicle
recycling
or
levels
localization
SNARE-protein
VAMP2/synaptobrevin-2.
However,
affected
ultrastructure:
increase
docked
synaptic
vesicles
at
active
zone,
overall
number
normal,
decreased
zone
length.
These
effects
together
lead
to
substantially
increased
density
per
release
site.
conclusion,
negative
regulator
docking
release.
findings
suggest
role
for
recruitment
zone.
Sorting
nexin
4
(SNX4)
is
an
evolutionary
conserved
organizer
of
membrane
recycling.
In
neurons,
SNX4
accumulates
in
synapses,
but
how
affects
synapse
function
remains
unknown.
We
generated
a
conditional
knock-out
mouse
model
and
report
that
cKO
synapses
show
enhanced
neurotransmission
during
train
stimulation,
while
the
first
evoked
EPSC
was
normal.
depletion
did
not
affect
vesicle
recycling,
basic
autophagic
flux,
or
levels
localization
SNARE-protein
VAMP2/synaptobrevin-2.
However,
affected
ultrastructure:
increase
docked
synaptic
vesicles
at
active
zone,
overall
number
normal,
decreased
zone
length.
These
effects
together
lead
to
substantially
increased
density
per
release
site.
conclusion,
negative
regulator
docking
release.
findings
suggest
role
for
recruitment
zone.
Traffic,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
SNX32
is
a
member
of
the
evolutionarily
conserved
Phox
(PX)
homology
domain‐
and
Bin/Amphiphysin/Rvs
(BAR)
containing
sorting
nexin
(SNX‐BAR)
family
proteins,
which
play
important
roles
in
membrane
trafficking
endosomal
cargoes.
Although
shares
highest
amino
acid
sequence
with
SNX6,
has
been
believed
to
function
redundantly
SNX5
SNX6
retrieval
cation‐independent
mannose‐6‐phosphate
receptor
(CI‐MPR)
from
endosomes
trans
‐Golgi
network
(TGN),
its
role(s)
intracellular
protein
remains
largely
unexplored.
Here,
we
report
that
it
functions
parallel
SNX1
mediating
epidermal
growth
factor
(EGF)‐stimulated
postendocytic
(EGFR).
Moreover,
interacts
directly
EGFR,
recruits
promote
EGF–EGFR
into
multivesicular
bodies
(MVBs)
for
lysosomal
degradation.
Thus,
distinctively
other
SNX‐BAR
proteins
mediate
signaling‐coupled
endolysosomal
EGFR.