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Zhang X, Huo H, Fu G, Li C, Lin W, Dai H, Xi X, Zhai L, Yuan Q, Zhao G, Huo J. Long-read and short-read RNA-seq reveal the transcriptional regulation characteristics of PICK1 in Baoshan pig testis. Anim Reprod 2024; 21:e20240047. [PMID: 39371543 PMCID: PMC11452158 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2024-0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024] Open
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PICK1 plays a crucial role in mammalian spermatogenesis. Here, we integrated single-molecule long-read and short-read sequencing to comprehensively examine PICK1 expression patterns in adult Baoshan pig (BS) testes. We identified the most important transcript ENSSSCT00000000120 of PICK1, obtaining its full-length coding sequence (CDS) spanning 1254 bp. Gene structure analysis located PICK1 on pig chromosome 5 with 14 exons. Protein structure analysis reflected that PICK1 consisted of 417 amino acids containing two conserved domains, PDZ and BAR_PICK1. Phylogenetic analysis underscored the evolutionary conservation and homology of PICK1 across different mammalian species. Evaluation of protein interaction network, KEGG, and GO pathways implied that interacted with 50 proteins, predominantly involved in glutamatergic synapses, amphetamine addiction, neuroactive ligand-receptor interactions, dopaminergic synapses, and synaptic vesicle recycling, and PICK1 exhibited significant correlation with DLG4 and TBC1D20. Functional annotation identified that PICK1 was involved in 9 GOs, including seven cellular components and two molecular functions. ceRNA network analysis suggested BS PICK1 was regulated by seven miRNA targets. Moreover, qPCR expression analysis across 15 tissues highlighted that PICK1 was highly expressed in the bulbourethral gland and testis. Subcellular localization analysis in ST (Swine Tesits) cells demonstrated that PICK1 significantly localized within the cytoplasm. Overall, our findings shed new light on PICK1's role in BS reproduction, providing a foundation for further functional studies of PICK1.
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- Xia Zhang
- Department of Biological and Food Engineering, Lyuliang University, Lvliang, Shanxi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Open University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Agriculture, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, Bediwy EA, Elbeltagi R. Decoding the genetic landscape of autism: A comprehensive review. World J Clin Pediatr 2024; 13:98468. [PMID: 39350903 PMCID: PMC11438927 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i3.98468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by heterogeneous symptoms and genetic underpinnings. Recent advancements in genetic and epigenetic research have provided insights into the intricate mechanisms contributing to ASD, influencing both diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. AIM To explore the genetic architecture of ASD, elucidate mechanistic insights into genetic mutations, and examine gene-environment interactions. METHODS A comprehensive systematic review was conducted, integrating findings from studies on genetic variations, epigenetic mechanisms (such as DNA methylation and histone modifications), and emerging technologies [including Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-Cas9 and single-cell RNA sequencing]. Relevant articles were identified through systematic searches of databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. RESULTS Genetic studies have identified numerous risk genes and mutations associated with ASD, yet many cases remain unexplained by known factors, suggesting undiscovered genetic components. Mechanistic insights into how these genetic mutations impact neural development and brain connectivity are still evolving. Epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation and non-coding RNAs, also play significant roles in ASD pathogenesis. Emerging technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 and advanced bioinformatics are advancing our understanding by enabling precise genetic editing and analysis of complex genomic data. CONCLUSION Continued research into the genetic and epigenetic underpinnings of ASD is crucial for developing personalized and effective treatments. Collaborative efforts integrating multidisciplinary expertise and international collaborations are essential to address the complexity of ASD and translate genetic discoveries into clinical practice. Addressing unresolved questions and ethical considerations surrounding genetic research will pave the way for improved diagnostic tools and targeted therapies, ultimately enhancing outcomes for individuals affected by ASD.
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- Mohammed Al-Beltagi
- Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Alghrabia, Tanta 31511, Egypt
- Department of Pediatric, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Medical Microbiology Section, Department of Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain, Manama 12, Bahrain
- Medical Microbiology Section, Department of Pathology, Irish Royal College of Surgeon, Muharraq, Busaiteen 15503, Bahrain
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- Department of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Alghrabia, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Department of Pulmonology, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Algharbia, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Muharraq, Busiateen 15503, Bahrain
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Starr AL, Fraser HB. A general principle governing neuronal evolution reveals a human-accelerated neuron type potentially underlying the high prevalence of autism in humans. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.08.02.606407. [PMID: 39131279 PMCID: PMC11312593 DOI: 10.1101/2024.08.02.606407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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The remarkable ability of a single genome sequence to encode a diverse collection of distinct cell types, including the thousands of cell types found in the mammalian brain, is a key characteristic of multicellular life. While it has been observed that some cell types are far more evolutionarily conserved than others, the factors driving these differences in evolutionary rate remain unknown. Here, we hypothesized that highly abundant neuronal cell types may be under greater selective constraint than rarer neuronal types, leading to variation in their rates of evolution. To test this, we leveraged recently published cross-species single-nucleus RNA-sequencing datasets from three distinct regions of the mammalian neocortex. We found a strikingly consistent relationship where more abundant neuronal subtypes show greater gene expression conservation between species, which replicated across three independent datasets covering >106 neurons from six species. Based on this principle, we discovered that the most abundant type of neocortical neurons-layer 2/3 intratelencephalic excitatory neurons-has evolved exceptionally quickly in the human lineage compared to other apes. Surprisingly, this accelerated evolution was accompanied by the dramatic down-regulation of autism-associated genes, which was likely driven by polygenic positive selection specific to the human lineage. In sum, we introduce a general principle governing neuronal evolution and suggest that the exceptionally high prevalence of autism in humans may be a direct result of natural selection for lower expression of a suite of genes that conferred a fitness benefit to our ancestors while also rendering an abundant class of neurons more sensitive to perturbation.
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- Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Yuan X, Li W, Liu Q, Long Q, Yan Q, Zhang P. Genomic characteristics of adipose-derived stromal cells induced into neurons based on single-cell RNA sequencing. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33079. [PMID: 38984299 PMCID: PMC11231542 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Adipose-derived stromal cells (ADSCs) can be induced to differentiate into neurons, representing the most promising avenue for cell therapy. However, the molecular mechanism and genomic characteristics of the differentiation of ADSCs into neurons remain poorly understood. In this study, cells from the adult ADSCs group, induction 1h, 3h, 5h, 6h, and 8h groups were selected for single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-Seq). Samples from these seven-time points were sequenced and analyzed. The expression of neuron marker genes, including NES, MAP2, TMEM59L, PTK2B, CHN1, DNM1, NRSN2, FBLN2, SCAMP1, SLC1A1, DLG4, CDK5, and ENO2, was found to be low in the ADSCs group, but highly expressed in differentiated cell clusters. The expression of stem cell marker genes, including CCND1, IL1B, MMP1, MMP3, MYO10, and BMP2, was the highest in the ADSCs cluster. This expression decreased significantly with the extension of induction time. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis of upregulated genes in the induced samples showed that the biological processes related to neuronal differentiation and development, such as neuronal differentiation, projection, and apoptosis, were significantly upregulated with a longer induction time during cell cluster differentiation. The results of the cell communication analysis demonstrated the gradual formation of complex neural network connections between ADSC-derived neurons through receptor and ligand pairs at 5h after the induction of differentiation.
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- Xiaodong Yuan
- Department of Neurology of Kailuan General Hospital Affiliated North China University of Science and Technology, China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurobiological Function, China
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- Department of Neurology of Kailuan General Hospital Affiliated North China University of Science and Technology, China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurobiological Function, China
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- Department of Neurology of Kailuan General Hospital Affiliated North China University of Science and Technology, China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurobiological Function, China
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- Department of Neurology of Kailuan General Hospital Affiliated North China University of Science and Technology, China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurobiological Function, China
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- Department of Neurology of Kailuan General Hospital Affiliated North China University of Science and Technology, China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurobiological Function, China
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- Department of Neurology of Kailuan General Hospital Affiliated North China University of Science and Technology, China
- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Neurobiological Function, China
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Li D, Sun N, Guo Y, Huang S, Yin C, Xiao Y, Ma W. Investigating the Effects of Perampanel on Autophagy-mediated Regulation of GluA2 and PSD95 in Epilepsy. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04136-1. [PMID: 38602656 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04136-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Despite various treatment approaches, a significant number of patients continue to experience uncontrolled seizures, leading to refractory epilepsy. The emergence of novel anti-epileptic drugs, such as perampanel (PER), has provided promising options for effective epilepsy treatment. However, the specific mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of PER remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the intrinsic molecular regulatory mechanisms involved in the downregulation of GluA2, a key subunit of α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptors, following epileptic seizures. Primary mouse hippocampal neurons were cultured and subjected to an epilepsy cell model. The expression levels of GluA2 and autophagy-related proteins were assessed using Western blotting and real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR. Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry techniques were employed to investigate the nuclear translocation of CREB-regulated transcriptional coactivator 1 (CRTC1). Additionally, status epilepticus animal models were established to further validate the findings. The epilepsy cell model exhibited a significant decrease in GluA2 expression, accompanied by elevated levels of autophagy-related proteins. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed the nuclear translocation of CRTC1, which correlated with the expression of autophagy-related genes. Treatment with an autophagy inhibitor reversed the decreased expression of GluA2 in the epilepsy cell model. Furthermore, the calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein phosphatase inhibitor FK506 and CaN overexpression affected the dephosphorylation and nuclear translocation of CRTC1, consequently influencing GluA2 expression. Animal model results further supported the involvement of these molecular mechanisms in epilepsy. Our findings suggest that the downregulation of GluA2 following epileptic seizures involves the activation of autophagy and the regulation of CRTC1 nuclear translocation. These intrinsic molecular regulatory mechanisms provide potential targets for developing novel therapeutic strategies to alleviate refractory epilepsy and preserve cognitive functions in patients.
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- Dan Li
- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Kassabian B, Levy AM, Gardella E, Aledo-Serrano A, Ananth AL, Brea-Fernández AJ, Caumes R, Chatron N, Dainelli A, De Wachter M, Denommé-Pichon AS, Dye TJ, Fazzi E, Felt R, Fernández-Jaén A, Fernández-Prieto M, Gantz E, Gasperowicz P, Gil-Nagel A, Gómez-Andrés D, Greiner HM, Guerrini R, Haanpää MK, Helin M, Hoyer J, Hurst ACE, Kallish S, Karkare SN, Khan A, Kleinendorst L, Koch J, Kothare SV, Koudijs SM, Lagae L, Lakeman P, Leppig KA, Lesca G, Lopergolo D, Lusk L, Mackenzie A, Mei D, Møller RS, Pereira EM, Platzer K, Quelin C, Revah-Politi A, Rheims S, Rodríguez-Palmero A, Rossi A, Santorelli F, Seinfeld S, Sell E, Stephenson D, Szczaluba K, Trinka E, Umair M, Van Esch H, van Haelst MM, Veenma DCM, Weber S, Weckhuysen S, Zacher P, Tümer Z, Rubboli G. Developmental epileptic encephalopathy in DLG4-related synaptopathy. Epilepsia 2024; 65:1029-1045. [PMID: 38135915 DOI: 10.1111/epi.17876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The postsynaptic density protein of excitatory neurons PSD-95 is encoded by discs large MAGUK scaffold protein 4 (DLG4), de novo pathogenic variants of which lead to DLG4-related synaptopathy. The major clinical features are developmental delay, intellectual disability (ID), hypotonia, sleep disturbances, movement disorders, and epilepsy. Even though epilepsy is present in 50% of the individuals, it has not been investigated in detail. We describe here the phenotypic spectrum of epilepsy and associated comorbidities in patients with DLG4-related synaptopathy. METHODS We included 35 individuals with a DLG4 variant and epilepsy as part of a multicenter study. The DLG4 variants were detected by the referring laboratories. The degree of ID, hypotonia, developmental delay, and motor disturbances were evaluated by the referring clinician. Data on awake and sleep electroencephalography (EEG) and/or video-polygraphy and brain magnetic resonance imaging were collected. Antiseizure medication response was retrospectively assessed by the referring clinician. RESULTS A large variety of seizure types was reported, although focal seizures were the most common. Encephalopathy related to status epilepticus during slow-wave sleep (ESES)/developmental epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation during sleep (DEE-SWAS) was diagnosed in >25% of the individuals. All but one individual presented with neurodevelopmental delay. Regression in verbal and/or motor domains was observed in all individuals who suffered from ESES/DEE-SWAS, as well as some who did not. We could not identify a clear genotype-phenotype relationship even between individuals with the same DLG4 variants. SIGNIFICANCE Our study shows that a subgroup of individuals with DLG4-related synaptopathy have DEE, and approximately one fourth of them have ESES/DEE-SWAS. Our study confirms DEE as part of the DLG4-related phenotypic spectrum. Occurrence of ESES/DEE-SWAS in DLG4-related synaptopathy requires proper investigation with sleep EEG.
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- Benedetta Kassabian
- Department of Epilepsy Genetics and Precision Medicine, Danish Epilepsy Center Filadelfia, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Dianalund, Denmark
- Neurology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Kennedy Center, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epilepsy Genetics and Precision Medicine, Danish Epilepsy Center Filadelfia, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Dianalund, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Epilepsy and Neurogenetics Unit, Vithas la Milagrosa University Hospital, Vithas Hospital Group, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Grupo de Genómica y Bioinformática, Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CiMUS), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras del Instituto de Salud Carlos III (CIBERER-ISCIII), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Grupo de Genética, Fundación Pública Galega de Medicina Xenómica, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Santiago (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Service de Genetique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
- Institute NeuroMyoGène, Laboratoire Physiopathologie et Génétique du Neurone et du Muscle, Centre National de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) Unité mixte de recherche (UMR) 5261- L'Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM) U1315, Université de Lyon-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Neuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Functional Unit for Diagnostic Innovation in Rare Diseases, Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire Médecine TRANSLationnelle et Anomalies du Développement (FHU-TRANSLAD), Dijon Bourgogne University Hospital, Dijon, France
- L'Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM) Unité mixte de recherche (UMR) 1231, Génétique des Anomalies du Développement (GAD), Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire Médecine TRANSLationnelle et Anomalies du Développement (FHU-TRANSLAD), University of Burgundy, Dijon, France
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- Division of Neurology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Unit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center, Bellevue, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Neurogenetics Section, Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud, Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Europea, Madrid, Spain
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- Grupo de Genómica y Bioinformática, Centro Singular de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CiMUS), Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras del Instituto de Salud Carlos III (CIBERER-ISCIII), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Grupo de Genética, Fundación Pública Galega de Medicina Xenómica, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Santiago (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Neurology Department, Epilepsy Program, Ruber Internacional Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Child Neurology Unit, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Neurology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Neuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Genomics, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Institute of Human Genetics, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Cohen Children's Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, USA
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, Pakistan
- Institute for Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Human Genetics, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Emma Center for Personalized Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- University Children's Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Cohen Children's Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Erasmus Medical Center (MC) Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Erfelijke Neuro-Cognitieve Ontwikkelingsstoornissen, Rotterdam, Erasmus Medical Center (ENCORE)-GRIN Expertise Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, Section Paediatric Neurology, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Human Genetics, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Genetic Services, Kaiser Permanente of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Service de Genetique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Bron, France
- Institute NeuroMyoGène, Laboratoire Physiopathologie et Génétique du Neurone et du Muscle, Centre National de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) Unité mixte de recherche (UMR) 5261- L'Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM) U1315, Université de Lyon-Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
- Molecular Medicine for Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Diseases Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Neurology, Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuroscience Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Epilepsy Genetics and Precision Medicine, Danish Epilepsy Center Filadelfia, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Dianalund, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Division of Clinical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Genetics, CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Functional Neurology and Epileptology, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Hospices Civils de Lyon and Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France
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- Paediatric Neurology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Molecular Medicine for Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Diseases Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Neuroscience Center, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood, Florida, USA
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Center of Excellence for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Neurointensive Care and Neurorehabilitation, Christian Doppler University Hospital, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Paracelsus Medical University, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Salzburg, Austria
- Neuroscience Institute, Christian Doppler University Hospital, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Paracelsus Medical University, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Salzburg, Austria
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- Medical Genomics Research Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center for Human Genetics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Human Genetics, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Emma Center for Personalized Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Erfelijke Neuro-Cognitieve Ontwikkelingsstoornissen, Rotterdam, Erasmus Medical Center (ENCORE)-GRIN Expertise Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center (MC)-Sophia Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Service de Génétique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France
- Service de Neurologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Caen-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Applied and Translational Neurogenomics Group, Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB) Center for Molecular Neurology, Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Neurology, Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Center for Adults with Disability (MZEB), Epilepsy Center Kleinwachau, Radeberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Kennedy Center, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epilepsy Genetics and Precision Medicine, Danish Epilepsy Center Filadelfia, member of the European Reference Network EpiCARE, Dianalund, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Türkyılmaz A, Sağer SG, Tekin E, Teralı K, Düzkalır H, Eser M, Akın Y. Expanding the clinical and genetic landscape of (developmental) epileptic encephalopathy with spike-and-wave activation in sleep: results from studies of a Turkish cohort. Neurogenetics 2024; 25:119-130. [PMID: 38388889 DOI: 10.1007/s10048-024-00751-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The terms developmental epileptic encephalopathy with spike-and-wave activation in sleep (DEE-SWAS) and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-and-wave activation in sleep (EE-SWAS) designate a spectrum of conditions that are typified by different combinations of motor, cognitive, language, and behavioral regression linked to robust spike-and-wave activity during sleep. In this study, we aimed at describing the clinical and molecular findings in "(developmental) epileptic encephalopathy with spike-and-wave activation in sleep" (D)EE-SWAS) patients as well as at contributing to the genetic etiologic spectrum of (D)EE-SWAS. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array and whole-exome sequencing (WES) techniques were used to determine the underlying genetic etiologies. Of the 24 patients included in the study, 8 (33%) were female and 16 (67%) were male. The median age at onset of the first seizure was 4 years and the median age at diagnosis of (D)EE-SWAS was 5 years. Of the 24 cases included in the study, 13 were compatible with the clinical diagnosis of DEE-SWAS and 11 were compatible with the clinical diagnosis of EE-SWAS. Abnormal perinatal history was present in four cases (17%), and two cases (8%) had a family history of epilepsy. Approximately two-thirds (63%) of all patients had abnormalities detected on brain computerized tomography/magnetic resonance (CT/MR) imaging. After SNP array and WES analysis, the genetic etiology was revealed in 7 out of 24 (29%) cases. Three of the variants detected were novel (SLC12A5, DLG4, SLC9A6). This study revealed for the first time that Smith-Magenis syndrome, SCN8A-related DEE type 13 and SLC12A5 gene variation are involved in the genetic etiology of (D)EE-SWAS. (D)EE-SWAS is a genetically diverse disorder with underlying copy number variations and single-gene abnormalities. In the current investigation, rare novel variations in genes known to be related to (D)EE-SWAS and not previously reported genes to be related to (D)EE-SWAS were discovered, adding to the molecular genetic spectrum. Molecular etiology enables the patient and family to receive thorough and accurate genetic counseling as well as a personalized medicine approach.
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- Ayberk Türkyılmaz
- Department of Medical Genetics, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Ortahisar, 61100, Trabzon, Türkiye.
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Giresun University Maternity and Children Hospital, Giresun, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cyprus International University Faculty of Medicine, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Radiology, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ümraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Tokunaga S, Shimomura H, Taniguchi N, Yanagi K, Kaname T, Okamoto N, Takeshima Y. A novel DLG4 variant causes DLG4-related synaptopathy with intellectual regression. Hum Genome Var 2024; 11:1. [PMID: 38182567 PMCID: PMC10770362 DOI: 10.1038/s41439-023-00260-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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DLG4-related synaptopathy is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a DLG4 variant. We identified a novel de novo heterozygous frameshift variant, NM_001321075.3(DLG4):c.554_563del, in a Japanese girl. Intellectual regression without motor delay was observed at 2 years of age, and she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Recognizing the possibility of DLG4-related synaptopathy in patients with intellectual regression is important for ensuring an accurate diagnosis.
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- Sachi Tokunaga
- Department of Pediatrics, Hyogo Medical University School of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hyogo Medical University School of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hyogo Medical University School of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Genome Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Genome Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hyogo Medical University School of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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Li LD, Zhou Y, Shi SF. Identification and characterization of biomarkers associated with endoplasmic reticulum protein processing in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. PeerJ 2024; 12:e16707. [PMID: 38188159 PMCID: PMC10768662 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background Cerebral ischemia (CI), ranking as the second leading global cause of death, is frequently treated by reestablishing blood flow and oxygenation. Paradoxically, this reperfusion can intensify tissue damage, leading to CI-reperfusion injury. This research sought to uncover biomarkers pertaining to protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum (PER) during CI-reperfusion injury. Methods We utilized the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset GSE163614 to discern differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and single out PER-related DEGs. The functions and pathways of these PER-related DEGs were identified via Gene Ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses. Core genes were pinpointed through protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Subsequent to this, genes with diagnostic relevance were distinguished using external validation datasets. A single-sample gene-set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) was undertaken to pinpoint genes with strong associations to hypoxia and apoptosis, suggesting their potential roles as primary inducers of apoptosis in hypoxic conditions during ischemia-reperfusion injuries. Results Our study demonstrated that PER-related genes, specifically ADCY5, CAMK2A, PLCB1, NTRK2, and DLG4, were markedly down-regulated in models, exhibiting a robust association with hypoxia and apoptosis. Conclusion The data indicates that ADCY5, CAMK2A, PLCB1, NTRK2, and DLG4 could be pivotal genes responsible for triggering apoptosis in hypoxic environments during CI-reperfusion injury.
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- Liang-da Li
- Department of Neurology, The People’s Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The People’s Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The People’s Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Pavinato L, Stanic J, Barzasi M, Gurgone A, Chiantia G, Cipriani V, Eberini I, Palazzolo L, Di Luca M, Costa A, Marcantoni A, Biamino E, Spada M, Hiatt SM, Kelley WV, Vestito L, Sisodiya SM, Efthymiou S, Chand P, Kaiyrzhanov R, Bruselles A, Cardaropoli S, Tartaglia M, De Rubeis S, Buxbaum JD, Smedley D, Ferrero GB, Giustetto M, Gardoni F, Brusco A. Missense variants in RPH3A cause defects in excitatory synaptic function and are associated with a clinically variable neurodevelopmental disorder. Genet Med 2023; 25:100922. [PMID: 37403762 DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2023.100922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE RPH3A encodes a protein involved in the stabilization of GluN2A subunit of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-type glutamate receptors at the cell surface, forming a complex essential for synaptic plasticity and cognition. We investigated the effect of variants in RPH3A in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. METHODS By using trio-based exome sequencing, GeneMatcher, and screening of 100,000 Genomes Project data, we identified 6 heterozygous variants in RPH3A. In silico and in vitro models, including rat hippocampal neuronal cultures, have been used to characterize the effect of the variants. RESULTS Four cases had a neurodevelopmental disorder with untreatable epileptic seizures [p.(Gln73His)dn; p.(Arg209Lys); p.(Thr450Ser)dn; p.(Gln508His)], and 2 cases [p.(Arg235Ser); p.(Asn618Ser)dn] showed high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Using neuronal cultures, we demonstrated that p.(Thr450Ser) and p.(Asn618Ser) reduce the synaptic localization of GluN2A; p.(Thr450Ser) also increased the surface levels of GluN2A. Electrophysiological recordings showed increased GluN2A-dependent NMDA ionotropic glutamate receptor currents for both variants and alteration of postsynaptic calcium levels. Finally, expression of the Rph3AThr450Ser variant in neurons affected dendritic spine morphology. CONCLUSION Overall, we provide evidence that missense gain-of-function variants in RPH3A increase GluN2A-containing NMDA ionotropic glutamate receptors at extrasynaptic sites, altering synaptic function and leading to a clinically variable neurodevelopmental presentation ranging from untreatable epilepsy to autism spectrum disorder.
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- Lisa Pavinato
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), Bellinzona, Switzerland; Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, DiSFeB, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, DiSFeB, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Clinical Pharmacology Precision Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, DiSFeB, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, DiSFeB, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, DiSFeB, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy; Institute of Biophysics, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Regina Margherita Children Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Regina Margherita Children Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Huntsville, AL
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Clinical Pharmacology Precision Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy Bucks, Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric and Child Health, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University College London, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Genetics and Rare Diseases Research Division, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Clinical Pharmacology Precision Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, DiSFeB, University of the Studies of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Medical Genetics Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital, Turin, Italy.
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Li J, Chen L, Liu S, Sun Y, Zhen L, Zhu Z, Wang G, Li X. Hydrocortisone Mitigates Alzheimer's-Related Cognitive Decline through Modulating Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation. Cells 2023; 12:2348. [PMID: 37830561 PMCID: PMC10571890 DOI: 10.3390/cells12192348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD), an age-related degenerative disorder, is characterized by β-amyloid deposition, abnormal phosphorylation of tau proteins, synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. Despite extensive research, there are no medications or therapeutic interventions to completely treat and reverse AD. Herein, we explore the potential of hydrocortisone (HC), a natural and endogenous glucocorticoid known to have potent anti-inflammatory properties, in an Aβ1-42-induced AD mouse model. Our investigation highlights the beneficial effects of HC administration on cognitive impairment, synaptic function enhancement, and neuronal protection in Aβ1-42-induced AD mice. Notably, HC treatment effectively suppresses the hyperactivation of microglia and astrocytes, leading to a reduction in proinflammatory factors and alleviation of neuroinflammation. Furthermore, HC intervention demonstrates the capacity to mitigate the generation of ROS and oxidative stress. These compelling findings underscore the potential therapeutic application of HC in AD and present promising opportunities for its utilization in AD prevention and treatment. The implications drawn from our findings indicate that hydrocortisone holds promise as a viable candidate for adjunctive use with other anti-AD drugs for the clinical management of patients presenting with moderate to severe AD.
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- Jinran Li
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 211166, China
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Aguiar AFL, Campos RMP, Isaac AR, Paes-Colli Y, Carvalho VM, Sampaio LS, de Melo Reis RA. Long-Term Treatment with Cannabidiol-Enriched Cannabis Extract Induces Synaptic Changes in the Adolescent Rat Hippocampus. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11775. [PMID: 37511537 PMCID: PMC10380262 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The endocannabinoid system (eCS) is widely distributed in mammalian tissues and it is classically formed by cannabinoid receptors, endogenous bioactive lipids and its synthesis and degradation enzymes. Due to the modulatory role of eCS in synaptic activity in the Central Nervous System (CNS), phytocannabinoids have been increasingly used for the treatment of neurological disorders, even though little is known in terms of the long-term effect of these treatments on CNS development, mainly in the timeframe that comprises childhood and adolescence. Furthermore, an increased number of clinical trials using full-spectrum Cannabis extracts has been seen, rather than the isolated form of phytocannabinoids, when exploring the therapeutical benefits of the Cannabis plant. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the effect of cannabidiol (CBD)-enriched Cannabis extract on synaptic components in the hippocampus of rats from adolescence to early adulthood (postnatal day 45 to 60). Oral treatment of healthy male Wistar rats with a CBD-enriched Cannabis extract (3 mg/kg/day CBD) during 15 days did not affect food intake and water balance. There was also no negative impact on locomotor behaviour and cognitive performance. However, the hippocampal protein levels of GluA1 and GFAP were reduced in animals treated with the extract, whilst PSD95 levels were increased, which suggests rearrangement of glutamatergic synapses and modulation of astrocytic features. Microglial complexity was reduced in CA1 and CA3 regions, but no alterations in their phagocytic activity have been identified by Iba-1 and LAMP2 co-localization. Collectively, our data suggest that CBD-enriched Cannabis treatment may be safe and well-tolerated in healthy subjects, besides acting as a neuroprotective agent against hippocampal alterations related to the pathogenesis of excitatory and astrogliosis-mediated disorders in CNS.
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- Andrey F L Aguiar
- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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- Institute of Medical Biochemistry Leopoldo de Meis, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941902, Brazil
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Yang M, Rubin A, Wondimu R, Grebe T, Ritfeld G. Significant improvement of psychotic symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia with clozapine in an adolescent with SHINE syndrome: a case report. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:483. [PMID: 37386468 PMCID: PMC10311826 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04962-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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This report highlights a rare single-gene cause of early-onset, treatment-resistant schizophrenia, and its unique responsiveness to clozapine therapy. This case describes a pediatric female who was diagnosed with early-onset schizophrenia and catatonia in her early adolescence, and was later found to have DLG4-related synaptopathy, also known as SHINE syndrome. SHINE syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by dysfunction of the postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD-95), encoded by the DLG4 gene. After failing three antipsychotic drug treatments, the patient was started on clozapine, which resulted in significant improvements in positive and negative symptoms. This case illustrates the impact of clozapine in treatment-resistant early-onset psychosis and exemplifies practical implications for genetic testing in early-onset schizophrenia.
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- Maxine Yang
- University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
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- Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ 85016 USA
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Yang R, Feng X, Arias-Cavieres A, Mitchell RM, Polo A, Hu K, Zhong R, Qi C, Zhang RS, Westneat N, Portillo CA, Nobrega MA, Hansel C, Garcia Iii AJ, Zhang X. Upregulation of SYNGAP1 expression in mice and human neurons by redirecting alternative splicing. Neuron 2023; 111:1637-1650.e5. [PMID: 36917980 PMCID: PMC10198817 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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The Ras GTPase-activating protein SYNGAP1 plays a central role in synaptic plasticity, and de novo SYNGAP1 mutations are among the most frequent causes of autism and intellectual disability. How SYNGAP1 is regulated during development and how to treat SYNGAP1-associated haploinsufficiency remain challenging questions. Here, we characterize an alternative 3' splice site (A3SS) of SYNGAP1 that induces nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (A3SS-NMD) in mouse and human neural development. We demonstrate that PTBP1/2 directly bind to and promote SYNGAP1 A3SS inclusion. Genetic deletion of the Syngap1 A3SS in mice upregulates Syngap1 protein and alleviates the long-term potentiation and membrane excitability deficits caused by a Syngap1 knockout allele. We further report a splice-switching oligonucleotide (SSO) that converts SYNGAP1 unproductive isoform to the functional form in human iPSC-derived neurons. This study describes the regulation and function of SYNGAP1 A3SS-NMD, the genetic rescue of heterozygous Syngap1 knockout mice, and the development of an SSO to potentially alleviate SYNGAP1-associated haploinsufficiency.
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- Runwei Yang
- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Institute for Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Institute for Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Institute for Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, Neuroscience Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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van Zundert B, Montecino M. Epigenetic Changes and Chromatin Reorganization in Brain Function: Lessons from Fear Memory Ensemble and Alzheimer’s Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012081. [PMID: 36292933 PMCID: PMC9602769 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Healthy brain functioning in mammals requires a continuous fine-tuning of gene expression. Accumulating evidence over the last three decades demonstrates that epigenetic mechanisms and dynamic changes in chromatin organization are critical components during the control of gene transcription in neural cells. Recent genome-wide analyses show that the regulation of brain genes requires the contribution of both promoter and long-distance enhancer elements, which must functionally interact with upregulated gene expression in response to physiological cues. Hence, a deep comprehension of the mechanisms mediating these enhancer–promoter interactions (EPIs) is critical if we are to understand the processes associated with learning, memory and recall. Moreover, the onset and progression of several neurodegenerative diseases and neurological alterations are found to be strongly associated with changes in the components that support and/or modulate the dynamics of these EPIs. Here, we overview relevant discoveries in the field supporting the role of the chromatin organization and of specific epigenetic mechanisms during the control of gene transcription in neural cells from healthy mice subjected to the fear conditioning paradigm, a relevant model to study memory ensemble. Additionally, special consideration is dedicated to revising recent results generated by investigators working with animal models and human postmortem brain tissue to address how changes in the epigenome and chromatin architecture contribute to transcriptional dysregulation in Alzheimer’s disease, a widely studied neurodegenerative disease. We also discuss recent developments of potential new therapeutic strategies involving epigenetic editing and small chromatin-modifying molecules (or epidrugs).
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- Brigitte van Zundert
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370186, Chile
- CARE Biomedical Research Center, Santiago 8330005, Chile
- Correspondence: (B.v.Z.); (M.M.)
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Life Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 8370186, Chile
- Millennium Institute Center for Genome Regulation CRG, Santiago 8370186, Chile
- Correspondence: (B.v.Z.); (M.M.)
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van der Knoop MM, Maroofian R, Fukata Y, van Ierland Y, Karimiani EG, Lehesjoki AE, Muona M, Paetau A, Miyazaki Y, Hirano Y, Selim L, de França M, Fock RA, Beetz C, Ruivenkamp CAL, Eaton AJ, Morneau-Jacob FD, Sagi-Dain L, Shemer-Meiri L, Peleg A, Haddad-Halloun J, Kamphuis DJ, Peeters-Scholte CMPCD, Kurul SH, Horvath R, Lochmüller H, Murphy D, Waldmüller S, Spranger S, Overberg D, Muir AM, Rad A, Vona B, Abdulwahad F, Maddirevula S, Povolotskaya IS, Voinova VY, Gowda VK, Srinivasan VM, Alkuraya FS, Mefford HC, Alfadhel M, Haack TB, Striano P, Severino M, Fukata M, Hilhorst-Hofstee Y, Houlden H. Biallelic ADAM22 pathogenic variants cause progressive encephalopathy and infantile-onset refractory epilepsy. Brain 2022; 145:2301-2312. [PMID: 35373813 PMCID: PMC9337806 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awac116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Pathogenic variants in A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase (ADAM) 22, the postsynaptic cell membrane receptor for the glycoprotein leucine-rich repeat glioma-inactivated protein 1 (LGI1), have been recently associated with recessive developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. However, so far, only two affected individuals have been described and many features of this disorder are unknown. We refine the phenotype and report 19 additional individuals harbouring compound heterozygous or homozygous inactivating ADAM22 variants, of whom 18 had clinical data available. Additionally, we provide follow-up data from two previously reported cases. All affected individuals exhibited infantile-onset, treatment-resistant epilepsy. Additional clinical features included moderate to profound global developmental delay/intellectual disability (20/20), hypotonia (12/20) and delayed motor development (19/20). Brain MRI findings included cerebral atrophy (13/20), supported by post-mortem histological examination in patient-derived brain tissue, cerebellar vermis atrophy (5/20), and callosal hypoplasia (4/20). Functional studies in transfected cell lines confirmed the deleteriousness of all identified variants and indicated at least three distinct pathological mechanisms: (i) defective cell membrane expression; (ii) impaired LGI1-binding; and/or (iii) impaired interaction with the postsynaptic density protein PSD-95. We reveal novel clinical and molecular hallmarks of ADAM22 deficiency and provide knowledge that might inform clinical management and early diagnostics.
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- Marieke M van der Knoop
- Department of Child Neurology, Sophia Children’s Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuromuscular Disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Division of Membrane Physiology, Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
- Department of Physiological Sciences, School of Life Science, SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Okazaki, Aichi 444-8585, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Next Generation Genetic Polyclinic, Razavi International Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
- Genetics Research Centre, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Institute, St. George’s University, London SW17 0RE, UK
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- Folkhälsan Research Center, Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, Medicum, University of Helsinki, Helsinki 00290, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Research Center, Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, Medicum, University of Helsinki, Helsinki 00290, Finland
- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, Medicum, University of Helsinki, Finland,00100 Helsinki, Finland
- Blueprint Genetics, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Medicum, University of Helsinki, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
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- Division of Membrane Physiology, Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
- Department of Physiological Sciences, School of Life Science, SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Okazaki, Aichi 444-8585, Japan
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- Division of Membrane Physiology, Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Division of Neurology and Metabolism, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University Children Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Clinical Center of Medical Genetics Federal, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Clinical Center of Medical Genetics Federal, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Genetics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Affiliated to the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Genetics Institute, Carmel Medical Center,Haifa, Israel
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- Affiliated to the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Genetics Institute, Carmel Medical Center,Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Biology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, 2625 AD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus, Izmir, Turkey
- Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
- Department of Paediatric Neurology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- CNAG-CRG, Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Department of Neuropediatrics and Muscle Disorders, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital; and Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Institute of Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics, University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Klinikum Bremen-Mitte, Bremen 28205, Germany
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tübingen Hearing Research Centre, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tübingen Hearing Research Centre, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- Department of Translational Genomics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Translational Genomics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
- Mental Health Research Center, Moscow 107076, Russia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Translational Genomics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Genetics and Precision Medicine Department, King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital (KASCH), King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Medical Genomics Research Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King AbdulAziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics, University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
- Centre for Rare Diseases, University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Division of Membrane Physiology, Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, National Institute for Physiological Sciences, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
- Department of Physiological Sciences, School of Life Science, SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Okazaki, Aichi 444-8585, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuromuscular Disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London WC1N 3BG, UK
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders Associated with PSD-95 and Its Interaction Partners. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084390. [PMID: 35457207 PMCID: PMC9025546 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The postsynaptic density (PSD) is a massive protein complex, critical for synaptic strength and plasticity in excitatory neurons. Here, the scaffolding protein PSD-95 plays a crucial role as it organizes key PSD components essential for synaptic signaling, development, and survival. Recently, variants in DLG4 encoding PSD-95 were found to cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with a variety of clinical features including intellectual disability, developmental delay, and epilepsy. Genetic variants in several of the interaction partners of PSD-95 are associated with similar phenotypes, suggesting that deficient PSD-95 may affect the interaction partners, explaining the overlapping symptoms. Here, we review the transmembrane interaction partners of PSD-95 and their association with neurodevelopmental disorders. We assess how the structural changes induced by DLG4 missense variants may disrupt or alter such protein-protein interactions, and we argue that the pathological effect of DLG4 variants is, at least partly, exerted indirectly through interaction partners of PSD-95. This review presents a direction for functional studies to elucidate the pathogenic mechanism of deficient PSD-95, providing clues for therapeutic strategies.
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