eNeuro,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
8(4), С. ENEURO.0232 - 21.2021
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2021
Mitochondrial
composition
varies
by
organ
and
their
constituent
cell
types.
This
mitochondrial
diversity
likely
determines
variations
in
function.
However,
the
heterogeneity
of
mitochondria
brain
remains
underexplored
despite
large
types
neuronal
tissue.
Here,
we
used
molecular
systems
biology
tools
to
address
whether
region
type
mice.
We
reasoned
that
proteomics
transcriptomics
microdissected
regions
combined
with
analysis
single-cell
mRNA
sequencing
(scRNAseq)
could
reveal
extent
compositional
diversity.
selected
nuclear
encoded
gene
products
forming
complexes
fixed
stoichiometry,
such
as
respiratory
chain
ribosome,
well
molecules
perform
function
monomers,
family
SLC25
transporters.
found
proteome
encompassing
these
nuclear-encoded
genes
obtained
from
tissue
segregated
hippocampus,
striatum,
cortex
each
other.
Nuclear-encoded
transcripts
only
segregate
when
was
performed
at
level.
In
fact,
transcriptomes
were
able
distinguish
glutamatergic
distinct
GABAergic
neurons
one
another.
Within
categories,
unique
SLC25A
transporters
identify
subpopulations.
Our
results
demonstrate
heterogeneous
across
postulate
influences
regional
type-specific
mechanisms
health
disease.
Molecular Metabolism,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
60, С. 101481 - 101481
Опубликована: Март 25, 2022
Spatial
compartmentalization
of
metabolic
pathways
within
membrane-separated
organelles
is
key
to
the
ability
eukaryotic
cells
precisely
regulate
their
biochemical
functions.
Membrane-bound
such
as
mitochondria,
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
and
lysosomes
enable
concentration
precursors
optimized
chemical
environments,
greatly
accelerating
efficiency
both
anabolic
catabolic
reactions,
enabling
division
labor
optimal
utilization
resources.
However,
also
poses
a
challenge
because
it
creates
spatial
discontinuities
that
must
be
bridged
for
reaction
cascades
connected
completed.
To
do
so,
employ
different
methods
coordinate
fluxes
occurring
in
organelles,
membrane-localized
transporters
facilitate
regulated
metabolite
exchange
between
mitochondria
lysosomes,
non-vesicular
transport
via
physical
contact
sites
connecting
ER
with
well
localized
regulatory
signaling
processes
coordinately
activity
all
these
organelles.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2025
The
concentrations
of
extracellular
and
intracellular
signaling
molecules,
such
as
dopamine
cAMP,
change
over
both
fast
slow
timescales
impact
downstream
pathways
in
a
cell-type
specific
manner.
Fluorescence
sensors
currently
used
to
monitor
signals
vivo
are
typically
optimized
detect
fast,
relative
changes
concentration
the
target
molecule.
They
less
well
suited
slowly-changing
rarely
provide
absolute
measurements
either
components.
Here,
we
developed
system
for
fluorescence
lifetime
photometry
at
high
temporal
resolution
(FLIPR)
that
utilizes
frequency-domain
analog
processing
measure
genetically-encoded
speed
but
with
long-term
stability
picosecond
precision
freely
moving
mice.
We
applied
FLIPR
investigate
two
functionally
distinct
regions
striatum,
nucleus
accumbens
core
(NAC)
tail
striatum
(TOS).
observed
higher
tonic
levels
baseline
TOS
compared
NAC
detected
differential
dynamic
responses
phasic
appetitive
aversive
stimuli.
Thus,
enables
simple
monitoring
time-scale
neuronal
units,
revealing
previously
unappreciated
spatial
variation
even
well-studied
systems.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Май 25, 2022
Genetically
encoded
fluorescent
biosensors
are
powerful
tools
used
to
track
chemical
processes
in
intact
biological
systems.
However,
the
development
and
optimization
of
remains
a
challenging
labor-intensive
process,
primarily
due
technical
limitations
methods
for
screening
candidate
biosensors.
Here
we
describe
modality
that
combines
droplet
microfluidics
automated
fluorescence
imaging
provide
an
order
magnitude
increase
throughput.
Moreover,
unlike
current
techniques
limited
single
biosensor
feature
at
time
(e.g.
brightness),
our
method
enables
evaluation
multiple
features
contrast,
affinity,
specificity)
parallel.
Because
can
covary,
this
capability
is
essential
rapid
optimization.
We
use
system
generate
high-performance
lactate
be
quantify
intracellular
concentrations.
This
biosensor,
named
LiLac,
constitutes
significant
advance
metabolite
sensing
demonstrates
power
approach.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2021
Ketone
bodies
are
metabolites
that
replace
glucose
as
the
main
fuel
of
brain
in
situations
scarcity,
including
prolonged
fasting,
extenuating
exercise,
or
pathological
conditions
such
diabetes.
Beyond
their
role
an
alternative
for
brain,
impact
ketone
on
neuronal
physiology
has
been
highlighted
by
use
so-called
“ketogenic
diets,”
which
were
proposed
about
a
century
ago
to
treat
infantile
seizures.
These
diets
mimic
fasting
reducing
drastically
intake
carbohydrates
and
proteins
replacing
them
with
fat,
thus
promoting
ketogenesis.
The
fact
ketogenic
have
profound
effect
epileptic
seizures
points
complex
biological
effects
addition
source
ATP.
In
this
review,
we
specifically
focus
ability
regulate
excitability
gene
expression
respond
oxidative
stress.
Finally,
also
discuss
capacity
signaling
molecules
cells.
Abstract
Oxidative
phosphorylation
and
glycolysis
are
the
dominant
ATP‐generating
pathways
in
mammalian
metabolism.
The
balance
between
these
two
is
often
shifted
to
execute
cell‐specific
functions
response
stimuli
that
promote
activation,
proliferation,
or
differentiation.
However,
measurement
of
metabolic
switches
has
remained
mostly
qualitative,
making
it
difficult
discriminate
healthy,
physiological
changes
energy
transduction
compensatory
responses
due
dysfunction.
We
therefore
present
a
broadly
applicable
method
calculate
ATP
production
rates
from
oxidative
using
Seahorse
XF
Analyzer
data
empirical
conversion
factors.
quantify
bioenergetic
observed
during
macrophage
polarization
as
well
cancer
cell
adaptation
vitro
culture
conditions.
Additionally,
we
detect
substantive
utilization
upon
neuronal
depolarization
T
receptor
activation
not
evident
steady‐state
measurements.
This
generates
single
readout
allows
direct
comparison
produced
live
cells.
manuscript
provides
framework
for
tailoring
calculations
specific
systems
experimental
Communications Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(1)
Опубликована: Март 26, 2024
Abstract
For
generations
researchers
have
been
observing
the
dynamic
processes
of
life
through
lens
a
microscope.
This
has
offered
tremendous
insights
into
biological
phenomena
that
span
multiple
orders
time-
and
length-scales
ranging
from
pure
magic
molecular
reorganization
at
membrane
immune
cells,
to
cell
migration
differentiation
during
development
or
wound
healing.
Standard
fluorescence
microscopy
techniques
offer
glimpses
such
in
vitro,
however,
when
applied
intact
systems,
they
are
challenged
by
reduced
signal
strengths
signal-to-noise
ratios
result
deeper
imaging.
As
remedy,
two-photon
excitation
(TPE)
takes
special
place,
because
it
allows
us
investigate
vivo,
their
natural
environment,
even
living
animal.
Here,
we
review
fundamental
principles
underlying
TPE
aimed
basic
advanced
users
interested
adopting
for
intravital
We
focus
on
applications
neurobiology,
present
current
trends
towards
faster,
wider
imaging,
discuss
combination
with
photon
counting
technologies
metabolic
imaging
spectroscopy,
as
well
highlight
outstanding
issues
drawbacks
application
these
methodologies.
Neuromodulators
transform
animal
behaviors.
Recent
research
has
demonstrated
the
importance
of
both
sustained
and
transient
change
in
neuromodulators,
likely
due
to
tonic
phasic
neuromodulator
release.
However,
no
method
could
simultaneously
record
types
dynamics.
Fluorescence
lifetime
optical
reporters
offer
a
solution
because
it
allows
high
temporal
resolution
is
impervious
sensor
expression
differences
across
chronic
periods.
Nevertheless,
fluorescence
entire
classes
sensors
was
previously
known.
Unexpectedly,
we
find
that
several
intensity-based
also
exhibit
responses.
Furthermore,
show
measures
vivo
dynamics
with
consistency
animals
time.
Thus,
report
can
measure
over
time
scales,
promising
reveal
roles
multi-time
scale
diseases,
response
therapies,
development
aging.