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Wong NKP, Solly EL, Le R, Nankivell VA, Mulangala J, Psaltis PJ, Nicholls SJ, Ng MKC, Bursill CA, Tan JTM. TRIM2 Selectively Regulates Inflammation-Driven Pathological Angiogenesis without Affecting Physiological Hypoxia-Mediated Angiogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3343. [PMID: 38542330 PMCID: PMC10970352 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25063343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Angiogenesis is a critical physiological response to ischemia but becomes pathological when dysregulated and driven excessively by inflammation. We recently identified a novel angiogenic role for tripartite-motif-containing protein 2 (TRIM2) whereby lentiviral shRNA-mediated TRIM2 knockdown impaired endothelial angiogenic functions in vitro. This study sought to determine whether these effects could be translated in vivo and to determine the molecular mechanisms involved. CRISPR/Cas9-generated Trim2-/- mice that underwent a periarterial collar model of inflammation-induced angiogenesis exhibited significantly less adventitial macrophage infiltration relative to wildtype (WT) littermates, concomitant with decreased mRNA expression of macrophage marker Cd68 and reduced adventitial proliferating neovessels. Mechanistically, TRIM2 knockdown in endothelial cells in vitro attenuated inflammation-driven induction of critical angiogenic mediators, including nuclear HIF-1α, and curbed the phosphorylation of downstream effector eNOS. Conversely, in a hindlimb ischemia model of hypoxia-mediated angiogenesis, there were no differences in blood flow reperfusion to the ischemic hindlimbs of Trim2-/- and WT mice despite a decrease in proliferating neovessels and arterioles. TRIM2 knockdown in vitro attenuated hypoxia-driven induction of nuclear HIF-1α but had no further downstream effects on other angiogenic proteins. Our study has implications for understanding the role of TRIM2 in the regulation of angiogenesis in both pathophysiological contexts.
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- Nathan K. P. Wong
- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia;
- Department of Cardiology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Heart Foundation, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia;
- Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia;
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Vascular Research Centre, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; (N.K.P.W.); (E.L.S.); (R.L.); (V.A.N.); (J.M.); (P.J.P.); (C.A.B.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia;
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Glover HL, Mendes M, Gomes-Neto J, Rusilowicz-Jones EV, Rigden DJ, Dittmar G, Urbé S, Clague MJ. Microtubule association of TRIM3 revealed by differential extraction proteomics. J Cell Sci 2024; 137:jcs261522. [PMID: 38149663 PMCID: PMC10917062 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.261522] [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: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
Abstract
The microtubule network is formed from polymerised tubulin subunits and associating proteins, which govern microtubule dynamics and a diverse array of functions. To identify novel microtubule-binding proteins, we have developed an unbiased biochemical assay, which relies on the selective extraction of cytosolic proteins from U2OS cells, while leaving behind the microtubule network. Candidate proteins are linked to microtubules by their sensitivities to the depolymerising drug nocodazole or the microtubule-stabilising drug taxol, which is quantitated by mass spectrometry. Our approach is benchmarked by co-segregation of tubulin and previously established microtubule-binding proteins. We then identify several novel candidate microtubule-binding proteins, from which we have selected the ubiquitin E3 ligase tripartite motif-containing protein 3 (TRIM3) for further characterisation. We map TRIM3 microtubule binding to its C-terminal NHL-repeat region. We show that TRIM3 is required for the accumulation of acetylated tubulin, following treatment with taxol. Furthermore, loss of TRIM3 partially recapitulates the reduction in nocodazole-resistant microtubules characteristic of α-tubulin acetyltransferase 1 (ATAT1) depletion. These results can be explained by a decrease in ATAT1 following depletion of TRIM3 that is independent of transcription.
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- Hannah L. Glover
- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, ISMIB, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Proteomics of Cellular Signalling, Department of Infection and Immunity,Luxembourg Institute of Health, L-1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, ISMIB, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, ISMIB, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, ISMIB, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Proteomics of Cellular Signalling, Department of Infection and Immunity,Luxembourg Institute of Health, L-1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
- Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, 2 Avenue de l'Université, Campus Belval, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, ISMIB, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, ISMIB, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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Dudley-Fraser J, Rittinger K. It's a TRIM-endous view from the top: the varied roles of TRIpartite Motif proteins in brain development and disease. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1287257. [PMID: 38115822 PMCID: PMC10728303 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1287257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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The tripartite motif (TRIM) protein family members have been implicated in a multitude of physiologies and pathologies in different tissues. With diverse functions in cellular processes including regulation of signaling pathways, protein degradation, and transcriptional control, the impact of TRIM dysregulation can be multifaceted and complex. Here, we focus on the cellular and molecular roles of TRIMs identified in the brain in the context of a selection of pathologies including cancer and neurodegeneration. By examining each disease in parallel with described roles in brain development, we aim to highlight fundamental common mechanisms employed by TRIM proteins and identify opportunities for therapeutic intervention.
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- Jane Dudley-Fraser
- Molecular Structure of Cell Signalling Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, United Kingdom
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- Molecular Structure of Cell Signalling Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, United Kingdom
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Gu X, Jia C, Wang J. Advances in Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms of Neuronal Polarity. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:2851-2870. [PMID: 36738353 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03242-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The establishment and maintenance of neuronal polarity are important for neural development and function. Abnormal neuronal polarity establishment commonly leads to a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the past three decades, with the continuous development and improvement of biological research methods and techniques, we have made tremendous progress in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of neuronal polarity establishment. The activity of positive and negative feedback signals and actin waves are both essential in this process. They drive the directional transport and aggregation of key molecules of neuronal polarity, promote the spatiotemporal regulation of ordered and coordinated interactions of actin filaments and microtubules, stimulate the specialization and growth of axons, and inhibit the formation of multiple axons. In this review, we focus on recent advances in these areas, in particular the important findings about neuronal polarity in two classical models, in vitro primary hippocampal/cortical neurons and in vivo cortical pyramidal neurons, and discuss our current understanding of neuronal polarity..
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- Xi Gu
- Fujian Key Laboratory for Translational Research in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory for Translational Research in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Esposito D, Dudley-Fraser J, Garza-Garcia A, Rittinger K. Divergent self-association properties of paralogous proteins TRIM2 and TRIM3 regulate their E3 ligase activity. Nat Commun 2022; 13:7583. [PMID: 36481767 PMCID: PMC9732051 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-35300-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Tripartite motif (TRIM) proteins constitute a large family of RING-type E3 ligases that share a conserved domain architecture. TRIM2 and TRIM3 are paralogous class VII TRIM members that are expressed mainly in the brain and regulate different neuronal functions. Here we present a detailed structure-function analysis of TRIM2 and TRIM3, which despite high sequence identity, exhibit markedly different self-association and activity profiles. We show that the isolated RING domain of human TRIM3 is monomeric and inactive, and that this lack of activity is due to a few placental mammal-specific amino acid changes adjacent to the core RING domain that prevent self-association but not E2 recognition. We demonstrate that the activity of human TRIM3 RING can be restored by substitution with the relevant region of human TRIM2 or by hetero-dimerization with human TRIM2, establishing that subtle amino acid changes can profoundly affect TRIM protein activity. Finally, we show that TRIM2 and TRIM3 interact in a cellular context via their filamin and coiled-coil domains, respectively.
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- Diego Esposito
- grid.451388.30000 0004 1795 1830Molecular Structure of Cell Signalling Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT UK
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- grid.451388.30000 0004 1795 1830Molecular Structure of Cell Signalling Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT UK
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- grid.451388.30000 0004 1795 1830Mycobacterial Metabolism and Antibiotic Research Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT UK
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- grid.451388.30000 0004 1795 1830Molecular Structure of Cell Signalling Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London, NW1 1AT UK
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Expression and Role of TRIM2 in Human Diseases. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:9430509. [PMID: 36051486 PMCID: PMC9427271 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9430509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Tripartite motif (TRIM) protein family proteins contain more than 80 members in humans, and most of these proteins exhibit E3 ubiquitin ligase activity mediated through a RING finger domain. Their biological functions are very complex, and they perform diverse functions in cell evolution processes, such as intracellular signaling, development, apoptosis, protein quality control, innate immunity, autophagy, and carcinogenesis. Tripartite motif-containing protein 2 (TRIM2), a member of the TRIM superfamily, is an 81 kDa multidomain protein, also known as CMT2R or RNF86, located at 4q31.3. TRIM2 functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Current studies have shown that TRIM2 can play roles in neuroprotection, neuronal rapid ischemic tolerance, antiviral responses, neurological diseases, etc. Moreover, based on some studies in tumors, TRIM2 regulates tumor proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and drug resistance through different mechanisms and plays a critical role in tumor occurrence and development. This review is aimed at providing a systematic and comprehensive summary of research on TRIM2 and at exploring the potential role of TRIM2 as a biomarker and therapeutic target in many kinds of human diseases.
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Guenette RG, Yang SW, Min J, Pei B, Potts PR. Target and tissue selectivity of PROTAC degraders. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:5740-5756. [PMID: 35587208 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00200k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Targeted protein degradation (TPD) strategies have revolutionized how scientists tackle challenging protein targets deemed undruggable with traditional small molecule inhibitors. Many promising campaigns to inhibit proteins have failed due to factors surrounding inhibition selectivity and targeting of compounds to specific tissues and cell types. One of the major improvements that PROTAC (proteolysis targeting chimera) and molecular glue technology can exert is highly selective control of target inhibition. Multiple studies have shown that PROTACs can gain selectivity for their protein targets beyond that of their parent ligands via optimization of linker length and stabilization of ternary complexes. Due to the bifunctional nature of PROTACs, the tissue selective nature of E3 ligases can be exploited to uncover novel targeting mechanisms. In this review, we provide critical analysis of the recent progress towards making selective PROTAC molecules and new PROTAC technologies that will continue to push the boundaries of achieving selectivity. These efforts have wide implications in the future of treating disease as they will broaden the possible targets that can be addressed by small molecules, like undruggable proteins or broadly active targets that would benefit from degradation in specific tissue types.
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- Induced Proximity Platform, Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA.
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- Induced Proximity Platform, Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA.
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- Genome Analysis Unit, Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA
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Soliman AS, Umstead A, Grabinski T, Kanaan NM, Lee A, Ryan J, Lamp J, Vega IE. EFhd2 brain interactome reveals its association with different cellular and molecular processes. J Neurochem 2021; 159:992-1007. [PMID: 34543436 PMCID: PMC9552186 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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EFhd2 is a conserved calcium-binding protein that is highly expressed in the central nervous system. We have shown that EFhd2 interacts with tau protein, a key pathological hallmark in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. However, EFhd2's physiological and pathological functions in the brain are still poorly understood. To gain insights into its physiological function, we identified proteins that co-immunoprecipitated with EFhd2 from mouse forebrain and hindbrain, using tandem mass spectrometry (MS). In addition, quantitative mass spectrometry was used to detect protein abundance changes due to the deletion of the Efhd2 gene in mouse forebrain and hindbrain regions. Our data show that mouse EFhd2 is associated with cytoskeleton components, vesicle trafficking modulators, cellular stress response-regulating proteins, and metabolic proteins. Moreover, proteins associated with the cytoskeleton, vesicular transport, calcium signaling, stress response, and metabolic pathways showed differential abundance in Efhd2(-/-) mice. This study presents, for the first time, an EFhd2 brain interactome that it is associated with different cellular and molecular processes. These findings will help prioritize further studies to investigate the mechanisms by which EFhd2 modulates these processes in physiological and pathological conditions of the nervous system.
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- Ahlam S Soliman
- Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Neuroscience Program, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Integrated Mass Spectrometry Unit, College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Neuroscience Program, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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- NeuroInitiatives LLC, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- NeuroInitiatives LLC, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Integrated Mass Spectrometry Unit, College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Neuroscience Program, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Integrated Mass Spectrometry Unit, College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Mercy Health Saint Mary's, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.,Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Xu K, Li S, Yang Q, Zhou Z, Fu M, Yang X, Hao K, Liu Y, Ji H. MicroRNA-145-5p targeting of TRIM2 mediates the apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in glaucoma. J Gene Med 2021; 23:e3378. [PMID: 34291866 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND There is accumulating evidence to suggest that microRNAs (miRNAs) are associated with the progressive optic neuropathy including glaucoma. Apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) is a hallmark of glaucoma. The present study focused on the effects of miR-145-5p on RGC apoptosis in glaucoma. METHODS We established a glaucoma rat model by intraocular injection of N-methyl-d-aspartic acid (NMDA). RGCs were isolated from newborn rats and treated with NMDA. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to detect morphological changes in the retinas of rats. The expression of miR-145-5p and tripartite motif-containing 2 (TRIM2) in RGCs was measured by RT-qPCR. The viability of RGCs was measured by MTT assay. Flow cytometry analysis and TUNEL assays were conducted to assess the apoptosis of RGCs. The interaction between miR-145-5p and TRIM2 was investigated using a luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS Rats injected with NMDA showed a thinner ganglion cell layer (GCL) and inner plexiform layer (IPL) as well as increased expression of miR-145-5p. Silencing of miR-145-5p significantly increased the GCL and IPL in the glaucoma rat model. Moreover, miR-145-5p expression was upregulated in RGCs ex vivo in response to NMDA. Silencing of miR-145-5p promoted cell viability and suppressed apoptosis in NMDA-treated RGCs. Mechanistically, miR-145-5p targeted the TRIM2 3' untranslated region to suppress its expression. TRIM2 was upregulated in NMDA-treated RGCs and protected RGCs against NMDA-induced apoptosis. Furthermore, miR-145-5p suppressed the PI3K/AKT pathway by downregulating TRIM2 in NMDA-treated RGCs. CONCLUSIONS Suppression of miR-145-5p inhibited the apoptosis of RGCs via TRIM2-mediated activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in NMDA-induced glaucoma.
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- Kai Xu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taizhou Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nanjing Tongren Eye Center, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Goyani S, Roy M, Singh R. TRIM-NHL as RNA Binding Ubiquitin E3 Ligase (RBUL): Implication in development and disease pathogenesis. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2021; 1867:166066. [PMID: 33418035 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2020.166066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
TRIM proteins are RING domain-containing modular ubiquitin ligases, unique due to their stimuli specific expression, localization, and turnover. The TRIM family consists of more than 76 proteins, including the TRIM-NHL sub-family which possesses RNA binding ability along with the inherent E3 Ligase activity, hence can be classified as a unique class of RNA Binding Ubiquitin Ligases (RBULs). Having these two abilities, TRIM-NHL proteins can play important role in a wide variety of cellular processes and their dysregulation can lead to complex and systemic pathological conditions. Increasing evidence suggests that TRIM-NHL proteins regulate RNA at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional level having implications in differentiation, development, and many pathological conditions. This review explores the evolving role of TRIM-NHL proteins as TRIM-RBULs, their ubiquitin ligase and RNA binding ability regulating cellular processes, and their possible role in different pathophysiological conditions.
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- Shanikumar Goyani
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 390 002, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 390 002, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 390 002, Gujarat, India.
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Magri S, Danti FR, Balistreri F, Baratta S, Ciano C, Pagliano E, Taroni F, Moroni I. Expanding the phenotypic spectrum of TRIM2-associated Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2020; 25:429-432. [PMID: 32815244 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of distal symmetric polyneuropathies due to progressive and length-dependent degeneration of peripheral nerves. Cranial nerve involvement has been described in association with various CMT-genes mutations, such as GDAP1, TRPV4, MFN2, MTMR2 and EGR2. Compound heterozygous mutations in the TRIM2 gene, encoding an E3 ubiquitin ligase, were previously identified in two patients with early-onset axonal CMT (CMT2). One of them also had bilateral vocal cord paralysis. The aim of this study is to further delineate the phenotypic and molecular genetic features of TRIM2-related CMT. We studied clinical, genetic and neurophysiological aspects of two unrelated CMT2 patients. Genetic analysis was performed by next generation sequencing of a multigene CMT panel. Patients presented with congenital hypotonia and bilateral clubfoot, delayed motor milestones, and severely progressive axonal neuropathy. Interestingly, along with vocal cord paralysis, they exhibited clinical features secondary to the involvement of several other cranial nerves, such as facial weakness, dysphagia, dyspnoea and acoustic impairment. Genetic analysis revealed two novel TRIM2 mutations in each patient. Our results expand the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of TRIM2 deficiency showing that cranial nerves involvement is a core feature in this CMT2-subtype. Its finding should prompt physicians to suspect TRIM2 neuropathy. Conversely, patients carrying TRIM2 variants should be carefully evaluated for the presence of cranial nerve dysfunction in order to prevent and manage its impact on auditory and respiratory function and nutrition.
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- Stefania Magri
- Unit of Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Neuroscience, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Neurophysiopathology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Neuroscience, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Neuroscience, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy
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Lokapally A, Neuhaus H, Herfurth J, Hollemann T. Interplay of TRIM2 E3 Ubiquitin Ligase and ALIX/ESCRT Complex: Control of Developmental Plasticity During Early Neurogenesis. Cells 2020; 9:cells9071734. [PMID: 32698497 PMCID: PMC7409263 DOI: 10.3390/cells9071734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Tripartite motif 2 (TRIM2) drives neurite outgrowth and polarization, is involved in axon specification, and confers neuroprotective functions during rapid ischemia. The mechanisms controlling neuronal cell fate determination and differentiation are fundamental for neural development. Here, we show that in Xenopus, trim2 knockdown affects primary neurogenesis and neural progenitor cell survival. Embryos also suffer from severe craniofacial malformation, a reduction in brain volume, and the loss of motor sensory function. Using a high-throughput LC-MS/MS approach with GST-Trim2 as bait, we pulled down ALG-2 interacting protein X (Alix) from Xenopus embryonic lysates. We demonstrate that the expression of trim2/TRIM2 and alix/ALIX overlap during larval development and on a cellular level in cell culture. Interestingly, trim2 morphants showed a clustering and apoptosis of neural progenitors, which are phenotypic hallmarks that are also observed in Alix KO mice. Therefore, we propose that the interaction of Alix and Trim2 plays a key role in the determination and differentiation of neural progenitors via the modulation of cell proliferation/apoptosis during neurogenesis.
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- Ashwin Lokapally
- Institute for Physiological Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hollystrasse 1, 06114 Halle, Germany; (A.L.); (H.N.); (J.H.)
- Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, 455 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Institute for Physiological Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hollystrasse 1, 06114 Halle, Germany; (A.L.); (H.N.); (J.H.)
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- Institute for Physiological Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hollystrasse 1, 06114 Halle, Germany; (A.L.); (H.N.); (J.H.)
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- Institute for Physiological Chemistry, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Hollystrasse 1, 06114 Halle, Germany; (A.L.); (H.N.); (J.H.)
- Correspondence:
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Williams FP, Haubrich K, Perez-Borrajero C, Hennig J. Emerging RNA-binding roles in the TRIM family of ubiquitin ligases. Biol Chem 2020; 400:1443-1464. [PMID: 31120853 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2019-0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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TRIM proteins constitute a large, diverse and ancient protein family which play a key role in processes including cellular differentiation, autophagy, apoptosis, DNA repair, and tumour suppression. Mostly known and studied through the lens of their ubiquitination activity as E3 ligases, it has recently emerged that many of these proteins are involved in direct RNA binding through their NHL or PRY/SPRY domains. We summarise the current knowledge concerning the mechanism of RNA binding by TRIM proteins and its biological role. We discuss how RNA-binding relates to their previously described functions such as E3 ubiquitin ligase activity, and we will consider the potential role of enrichment in membrane-less organelles.
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- Felix Preston Williams
- Structural and Computational Biology Unit, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany
- Collaboration for Joint PhD Degree between EMBL and Heidelberg University, Faculty of Biosciences, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Structural and Computational Biology Unit, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany
- Collaboration for Joint PhD Degree between EMBL and Heidelberg University, Faculty of Biosciences, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Structural and Computational Biology Unit, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Structural and Computational Biology Unit, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany, e-mail:
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Nenasheva VV, Tarantul VZ. Many Faces of TRIM Proteins on the Road from Pluripotency to Neurogenesis. Stem Cells Dev 2019; 29:1-14. [PMID: 31686585 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2019.0152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Tripartite motif (TRIM) proteins participate in numerous biological processes. They are the key players in immune system and are involved in the oncogenesis. Moreover, TRIMs are the highly conserved regulators of developmental pathways in both vertebrates and invertebrates. In particular, numerous data point to the participation of TRIMs in the determination of stem cell fate, as well as in the neurogenesis. TRIMs apply various mechanisms to perform their functions. Their common feature is the ability to ubiquitinate proteins mediated by the Really Interesting New Gene (RING) domain. Different C-terminal domains of TRIMs are involved in DNA and RNA binding, protein/protein interactions, and chromatin-mediated transcriptional regulation. Mutations and alterations of TRIM expression cause significant disturbances in the stem cells' self-renewal and neurogenesis, which result in the various pathologies of the nervous system (neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and malignant transformation). This review discusses the diverse molecular mechanisms of participation of TRIMs in stem cell maintenance and self-renewal as well as in neural differentiation processes and neuropathology.
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- Valentina V Nenasheva
- Department of Viral and Cellular Molecular Genetics, Institute of Molecular Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Viral and Cellular Molecular Genetics, Institute of Molecular Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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Cao H, Fang Y, Liang Q, Wang J, Luo B, Zeng G, Zhang T, Jing X, Wang X. TRIM2 is a novel promoter of human colorectal cancer. Scand J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:210-218. [PMID: 30916596 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2019.1575463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing year by year and appears to be younger, due to the low early diagnosis rate and metastasis. It is difficult to remedy by conventional treatment. Here, we reported that tripartite motif containing protein 2 (TRIM2) could promote tumor growth, invasion and metastasis of CRC via a mechanism that involved EMT both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS First, we used immunohistochemistry to detect TRIM2 expression. Next, TCGA database was applied to the coorelation between TRIM2 and CRC progression. Then, the plasmids and lentivirus particles were used to manipulate TRIM2 expression in SW620 or HT29 cells. The assays of proliferation, adhesion, magration and invasion were employed to detect the migration and invasion ability of CRC cells. Finally, a tail injection of CRC cells was used to identify the role of TRIM2 in tumor metastasis. RESULTS TRIM2 expression was significantly higher in CRC tissues than in non-cancerous tissues and was significantly associated with some clinicopathological factors. Forced overexpression of TRIM2 promoted CRC cell proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro, while opposing results were observed when TRIM2 was depleted by short hairpin RNA. TRIM2 expression had reversely correlated with YAP signaling, which was a novel pathway way referred to tumorigenesis. Furthermore, animal metastasis models confirmed that the in vivo results were consistent with the outcomes in vitro. TRIM2 conducts its function during CRC cell metastasis by epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). These results indicate that TRIM2 is a novel promoter of human colorectal cancer.
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- Hua Cao
- a Emergency Department , Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- a Emergency Department , Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- b Emergency Department , First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Military Medical University , Shanghai , China
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- a Emergency Department , Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- a Emergency Department , Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- a Emergency Department , Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- a Emergency Department , Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital , Shanghai , China
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- c Department of Surgery, Ruijin Hospital , Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- d Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences , Guangzhou University , Guangzhou , China
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McClay DR, Miranda E, Feinberg SL. Neurogenesis in the sea urchin embryo is initiated uniquely in three domains. Development 2018; 145:dev167742. [PMID: 30413529 PMCID: PMC6240313 DOI: 10.1242/dev.167742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Many marine larvae begin feeding within a day of fertilization, thus requiring rapid development of a nervous system to coordinate feeding activities. Here, we examine the patterning and specification of early neurogenesis in sea urchin embryos. Lineage analysis indicates that neurons arise locally in three regions of the embryo. Perturbation analyses showed that when patterning is disrupted, neurogenesis in the three regions is differentially affected, indicating distinct patterning requirements for each neural domain. Six transcription factors that function during proneural specification were identified and studied in detail. Perturbations of these proneural transcription factors showed that specification occurs differently in each neural domain prior to the Delta-Notch restriction signal. Though gene regulatory network state changes beyond the proneural restriction are largely unresolved, the data here show that the three neural regions already differ from each other significantly early in specification. Future studies that define the larval nervous system in the sea urchin must therefore separately characterize the three populations of neurons that enable the larva to feed, to navigate, and to move food particles through the gut.
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- David R McClay
- Department of Biology, 124 Science Drive, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biology, 124 Science Drive, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biology, 124 Science Drive, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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Life in seasonally changing environments is challenging. Biological systems have to not only respond directly to the environment, but also schedule life history events in anticipation of seasonal changes. The cellular and molecular basis of how these events are scheduled is unknown. Cellular decision-making processes in response to signals above certain thresholds regularly occur i.e. cellular fate determination, apoptosis and firing of action potentials. Binary switches, the result of cellular decision-making processes, are defined as a change in phenotype between two stable states. A recent study presents evidence of a binary switch operating in the pars tuberalis (PT) of the pituitary, seemingly timing seasonal reproduction in sheep. Though, how a binary switch would allow for anticipation of seasonal environmental changes, not just direct responsiveness, is unclear. The purpose of this review is to assess the evidence for a binary switching mechanism timing seasonal reproduction and to hypothesize how a binary switch would allow biological processes to be timed over weeks to years. I draw parallels with mechanisms used in development, cell fate determination and seasonal timing in plants. I propose that the adult PT is a plastic tissue, showing a seasonal cycle of cellular differentiation, and that the underlying processes are likely to be epigenetic. Therefore, considering the mechanisms behind adult cellular plasticity offers a framework to hypothesize how a long-term timer functions within the PT.
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- Shona H Wood
- Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Dellon ES, Selitsky SR, Genta RM, Lash RH, Parker JS. Gene expression-phenotype associations in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis. Dig Liver Dis 2018; 50:804-811. [PMID: 29628359 PMCID: PMC6059985 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2018.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gene expression patterns have not been extensively examined in the context of clinical features of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). AIMS To assess whether gene expression is associated with clinically defined phenotypes in adults with EoE. METHODS This was an analysis of prospectively collected esophageal biopsies in newly diagnosed EoE patients. We determined differential gene expression with a 94 gene panel in relation to clinical features and phenotypes. These included: endoscopic findings of esophageal rings, stricture, narrowing, linear furrows, exudates, edema, and dilation; an allergic phenotype; an inflammatory phenotype, and a fibrostenotic phenotype. RESULTS In 89 EoE cases analyzed, patients with exudates on endoscopy had multiple differences in gene expression compared to patients without exudates, though patients with exudates also had higher eosinophil counts (172 vs 106eos/hpf; p=.01). Genes associated with esophageal narrowing included CCL26 (q-value=0.028), ALOX15 (q=0.011), GRK5 (q=0.029), CPA3 (q=0.012), and TRIM2 (q=0.0027). TRIM2 was also associated with the fibrostenotic phenotype (q=0.0051). No genes were associated with the inflammatory or atopic phenotypes, or with dilation. CONCLUSIONS Multiple genes are associated with exudates, possibly related to higher eosinophil counts. However, a number of genes, including those related to both inflammation and remodelling, are associated with esophageal narrowing. In particular, TRIM2 is associated with clinical fibrotic phenotypes.
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- Evan S Dellon
- Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
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- Department of Genetics, University of Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Miraca Life Sciences Research Institute, Irving, TX, United States; Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Miraca Life Sciences Research Institute, Irving, TX, United States
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- Department of Genetics, University of Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Wong NKP, Cheung H, Solly EL, Vanags LZ, Ritchie W, Nicholls SJ, Ng MKC, Bursill CA, Tan JTM. Exploring the Roles of CREBRF and TRIM2 in the Regulation of Angiogenesis by High-Density Lipoproteins. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E1903. [PMID: 29958463 PMCID: PMC6073236 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19071903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Angiogenesis, the process of forming new blood vessels, is crucial in the physiological response to ischemia, though it can be detrimental as part of inflammation and tumorigenesis. We have previously shown that high-density lipoproteins (HDL) modulate angiogenesis in a context-specific manner via distinct classical signalling pathways, enhancing hypoxia-induced angiogenesis while suppressing inflammatory-driven angiogenesis. Whether additional novel targets exist to account for these effects are unknown. A microarray approach identified two novel genes, cyclic-adenosine-monophosphate-response-element-binding protein 3 regulatory factor (CREBRF) and tripartite motif-containing protein 2 (TRIM2) that were upregulated by reconstituted HDL (rHDL). We measured CREBRF and TRIM2 expression in human coronary artery endothelial cells following incubation with rHDL and exposure to either hypoxia or an inflammatory stimulus. We found that CREBRF and TRIM2 mRNA were significantly upregulated by rHDL, particularly in response to its phospholipid component 1-palmitoyl-2-linoleoyl-phosphatidylcholine, however, protein expression was not significantly altered. Knockdown of TRIM2 impaired endothelial cell tubulogenesis in vitro in both hypoxia and inflammation, implying a necessary role in angiogenesis. Furthermore, TRIM2 knockdown attenuated rHDL-induced tubule formation in hypoxia, suggesting that it is important in mediating the pro-angiogenic action of rHDL. Our study has implications for understanding the regulation of angiogenesis in both of these pathophysiological contexts by HDL.
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- Nathan K P Wong
- Immunobiology Research Group, Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia.
- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
- Heart Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
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- Immunobiology Research Group, Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia.
- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- Heart Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
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- Immunobiology Research Group, Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia.
- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
- Centenary Institute, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
- Institute of Human Genetics⁻CNRS, 141 rue de la Cardonille, 34396 Montpellier CEDEX 5, France.
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- Heart Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
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- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
- Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
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- Immunobiology Research Group, Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia.
- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
- Heart Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
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- Immunobiology Research Group, Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia.
- Discipline of Medicine, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
- Heart Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
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Gallagher C, Ramos A. Joining the dots - protein-RNA interactions mediating local mRNA translation in neurons. FEBS Lett 2018; 592:2932-2947. [PMID: 29856909 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Establishing and maintaining the complex network of connections required for neuronal communication requires the transport and in situ translation of large groups of mRNAs to create local proteomes. In this Review, we discuss the regulation of local mRNA translation in neurons and the RNA-binding proteins that recognise RNA zipcode elements and connect the mRNAs to the cellular transport networks, as well as regulate their translation control. However, mRNA recognition by the regulatory proteins is mediated by the combinatorial action of multiple RNA-binding domains. This increases the specificity and affinity of the interaction, while allowing the protein to recognise a diverse set of targets and mediate a range of mechanisms for translational regulation. The structural and molecular understanding of the interactions can be used together with novel microscopy and transcriptome-wide data to build a mechanistic framework for the regulation of local mRNA translation.
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- Christopher Gallagher
- Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, UK.,The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, University College London, UK
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Li D, Musante V, Zhou W, Picciotto MR, Nairn AC. Striatin-1 is a B subunit of protein phosphatase PP2A that regulates dendritic arborization and spine development in striatal neurons. J Biol Chem 2018; 293:11179-11194. [PMID: 29802198 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra117.001519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Striatin-1, a subunit of the serine/threonine phosphatase PP2A, is preferentially expressed in neurons in the striatum. As a member of the striatin family of B subunits, striatin-1 is a core component together with PP2A of a multiprotein complex called STRIPAK, the striatin-interacting phosphatase and kinase complex. Little is known about the function of striatin-1 or the STRIPAK complex in the mammalian striatum. Here, we identify a selective role for striatin-1 in striatal neuron maturation. Using a small hairpin RNA (shRNA) knockdown approach in primary striatal neuronal cultures, we determined that reduced expression of striatin-1 results in increased dendritic complexity and an increased density of dendritic spines, classified as stubby spines. The dendritic phenotype was rescued by co-expression of a striatin-1 mutant construct insensitive to the knockdown shRNA but was not rescued by co-expression of PP2A- or Mob3-binding deficient striatin-1 constructs. Reduction of striatin-1 did not result in deficits in neuronal connectivity in this knockdown model, as we observed no abnormalities in synapse formation or in spontaneous excitatory postsynaptic currents. Thus, this study suggests that striatin-1 is a regulator of neuronal development in striatal neurons.
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- Daniel Li
- From the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520
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- From the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520
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- From the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520
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- From the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520
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- From the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520
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Fang C, Li Q, Min G, Liu M, Cui J, Sun J, Li L. MicroRNA-181c Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment Induced by Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion in Rats. Mol Neurobiol 2017; 54:8370-8385. [PMID: 27933582 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-016-0268-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) characterized by global cerebral ischemia is an important risk factor contributing to the development of dementia. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in the cellular adaptation to long-term ischemia/hypoxia by turning off or on the expression of target genes. MiR-181c is widely expressed in the nervous system, and tripartite motif 2 (TRIM2) is one of its target genes. In this work, we had identified that progressive spatial memory deficiency was induced in the bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (2-VO) rat models. Meanwhile, inhibition of miR-181c expression and upregulation of TRIM2 in the hippocampus of 2-VO rats were found accompanying with reduction in the dendritic branching and dendrite spine density of the hippocampal neurons. Viral vector-mediated miR-181c delivery might improve the cognitive deficiency via TRIM2 on neurofilament light (NF-L) ubiquitination resulting in remodeling of the hippocampal neurons as well as increase in N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor 1 (NR1) subunit cell surface expression. Meanwhile, miR-181c might rescue the cellular activity from ischemia/hypoxia. These results indicated a novel miRNA-mediated mechanism involving miR-181c and TRIM2 in the cognitive impairment induced by CCH and provided a rationale for the development of miRNA-based strategies for prevention of dementia.
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- Chen Fang
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, 10 Xi Tou Tiao, You An Men street, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Upadhyay A, Joshi V, Amanullah A, Mishra R, Arora N, Prasad A, Mishra A. E3 Ubiquitin Ligases Neurobiological Mechanisms: Development to Degeneration. Front Mol Neurosci 2017; 10:151. [PMID: 28579943 PMCID: PMC5437216 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2017.00151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Cells regularly synthesize new proteins to replace old or damaged proteins. Deposition of various aberrant proteins in specific brain regions leads to neurodegeneration and aging. The cellular protein quality control system develop various defense mechanisms against the accumulation of misfolded and aggregated proteins. The mechanisms underlying the selective recognition of specific crucial protein or misfolded proteins are majorly governed by quality control E3 ubiquitin ligases mediated through ubiquitin-proteasome system. Few known E3 ubiquitin ligases have shown prominent neurodevelopmental functions, but their interactions with different developmental proteins play critical roles in neurodevelopmental disorders. Several questions are yet to be understood properly. How E3 ubiquitin ligases determine the specificity and regulate degradation of a particular substrate involved in neuronal proliferation and differentiation is certainly the one, which needs detailed investigations. Another important question is how neurodevelopmental E3 ubiquitin ligases specifically differentiate between their versatile range of substrates and timing of their functional modulations during different phases of development. The premise of this article is to understand how few E3 ubiquitin ligases sense major molecular events, which are crucial for human brain development from its early embryonic stages to throughout adolescence period. A better understanding of these few E3 ubiquitin ligases and their interactions with other potential proteins will provide invaluable insight into disease mechanisms to approach toward therapeutic interventions.
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- Arun Upadhyay
- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology Unit, Indian Institute of Technology JodhpurJodhpur, India
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- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology Unit, Indian Institute of Technology JodhpurJodhpur, India
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- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology Unit, Indian Institute of Technology JodhpurJodhpur, India
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- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology Unit, Indian Institute of Technology JodhpurJodhpur, India
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- School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology MandiMandi, India
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- School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology MandiMandi, India
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- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology Unit, Indian Institute of Technology JodhpurJodhpur, India
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Nenasheva VV, Novosadova EV, Makarova IV, Lebedeva OS, Grefenshtein MA, Arsenyeva EL, Antonov SA, Grivennikov IA, Tarantul VZ. The Transcriptional Changes of trim Genes Associated with Parkinson’s Disease on a Model of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Mol Neurobiol 2016; 54:7204-7211. [DOI: 10.1007/s12035-016-0230-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Trim69 regulates zebrafish brain development by ap-1 pathway. Sci Rep 2016; 6:24034. [PMID: 27050765 PMCID: PMC4822136 DOI: 10.1038/srep24034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Proteins belonging to the TRIM family have been implicated in a variety of cellular processes such as apoptosis, differentiation, neurogenesis, muscular physiology and innate immune responses. Trim69, previously identified as a novel gene cloned from a human testis cDNA library, has a homologous gene in zebrafish and this study focused on investigating the function of trim69 in zebrafish neurogenesis. Trim69 was found to be expressed in zebrafish embryo brain at the early stages. Knockdown of trim69 led to deformed brain development, obvious signs of apoptosis present in the head, and decreased expression of neuronal differentiation and stem cell markers. This phenotype was rescued upon co-injection of human mRNA together along with the trim69 knockdown. Results of this study also showed an interaction between TRIM69 and c-Jun in human cells, and upon TRIM69 knock down c-Jun expression subsequently increased, whereas the over-expression of TRIM69 led to the down-regulation of c-Jun. Additionally, knockdown both c-Jun and trim69 can rescue the deformed brain, evident cellular apoptosis in the head and decreased expression of neuronal differentiation and stem cell markers. Overall, our results support a role for trim69 in the development of the zebrafish brain through ap-1 pathway.
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Fan W, Zhang D, Qian P, Qian S, Wu M, Chen H, Li X. Swine TRIM21 restricts FMDV infection via an intracellular neutralization mechanism. Antiviral Res 2016; 127:32-40. [PMID: 26777733 DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The tripartite motif protein 21 (TRIM21) is a ubiquitously expressed E3 ubiquitin ligase and an intracellular antibody receptor. TRIM21 mediates antibody-dependent intracellular neutralization (ADIN) in cytosol and provides an intracellular immune response to protect host defense against pathogen infection. In this study, swine TRIM21 (sTRIM21) was cloned and its role in ADIN was investigated. The expression of sTRIM21 is induced by type I interferon in PK-15 cells. sTRIM21 restricts FMDV infection in the presence of FMDV specific antibodies. Furthermore, sTRIM21 interacts with Fc fragment of swine immunoglobulin G (sFc) fused VP1 of FMDV and thereby causing its degradation. Both the RING and SPRY domains are essential for sTRIM21 to degrade sFc-fused VP1. These results suggest that the intracellular neutralization features of FMDV contribute to the antiviral activity of sTRIM21. sTRIM21 provide another intracellular mechanism to inhibit FMDV infection in infected cells.
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- Wenchun Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agriculture Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Division of Animal Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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TRIM-NHL proteins are key regulators of developmental transitions, for example promoting differentiation, while inhibiting cell growth and proliferation, in stem and progenitor cells. Abnormalities in these proteins have been also associated with human diseases, particularly affecting muscular and neuronal functions, making them potential targets for therapeutic intervention. The purpose of this review is to provide a systematic and comprehensive summary on the most studied TRIM-NHL proteins, highlighting examples where connections were established between structural features, molecular functions and biological outcomes.
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- Cristina Tocchini
- Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Maulbeerstrasse 66, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Maulbeerstrasse 66, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.
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Yang Y, Duan JZ, Di Y, Gui DM, Gao DW. Bioinformatics analysis of potential essential genes that response to the high intraocular pressure on astrocyte due to glaucoma. Int J Ophthalmol 2015; 8:395-8. [PMID: 25938062 DOI: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2015.02.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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AIM To study the gene expression response and predict the network in cell due to pressure effects on optic nerve injury of glaucoma. METHODS We used glaucoma related microarray data in public database [Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO)] to explore the potential gene expression changes as well as correspondent biological process alterations due to increased pressure in astrocytes during glaucoma development. RESULTS A total of six genes were identified to be related with pressure increasing. Through the annotation and network analysis, we found these genes might be involved in cell morphological remodeling, angiogenesis, mismatch repair. CONCLUSION Increasing pressure in glaucoma on astrocytes might cause gene expression alterations, which might induce some cellular responses changes.
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- Yang Yang
- Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
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Guan X, Li J, Lü X, Dong Y, Chen W, Li X. Expression, purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction analysis of the C-terminal NHL domain of human TRIM2. Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun 2014; 70:673-5. [PMID: 24817735 PMCID: PMC4014344 DOI: 10.1107/s2053230x14008127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The tripartite motif-containing protein 2 (TRIM2) functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Loss of function of TRIM2 has been shown to result in early-onset axonal neuropathy. As a member of the TRIM-NHL family of proteins, TRIM2 has a conserved modular architecture that includes N-terminal RING finger and B-box domains, a middle coiled-coil domain and a C-terminal NHL domain. To characterize the functional role of its NHL domain from the perspective of structural biology, a truncation of human TRIM2 (residues 465-744) was expressed, purified and crystallized. Rod-shaped crystals were obtained that diffracted X-rays to 1.7 Å resolution. The crystals belonged to space group P21, with unit-cell parameters a = 43.6, b = 76.4, c = 107.4 Å, α = 90.0, β = 94.0, γ = 90.0°. A Matthews coefficient of 1.97 Å(3) Da(-1), corresponding to a solvent content of 37.6%, indicated the presence of three molecules per asymmetric unit, which was further confirmed by the phasing solution from molecular replacement.
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- Xiaotao Guan
- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, Beijing 100101, People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, Beijing 100101, People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Experimental Center, Clinic College, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, People’s Republic of China
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, Beijing 100101, People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Protein Science, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, People’s Republic of China
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- National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 15 Datun Road, Beijing 100101, People’s Republic of China
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S-nitrosation and ubiquitin-proteasome system interplay in neuromuscular disorders. Int J Cell Biol 2014; 2014:428764. [PMID: 24627685 PMCID: PMC3928863 DOI: 10.1155/2014/428764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2013] [Revised: 11/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Protein S-nitrosation is deemed as a prototype of posttranslational modifications governing cell signaling. It takes place on specific cysteine residues that covalently incorporate a nitric oxide (NO) moiety to form S-nitrosothiol derivatives and depends on the ratio between NO produced by NO synthases and nitrosothiol removal catalyzed by denitrosating enzymes. A large number of cysteine-containing proteins are found to undergo S-nitrosation and, among them, the enzymes catalyzing ubiquitination, mainly the class of ubiquitin E3 ligases and the 20S component of the proteasome, have been reported to be redox modulated in their activity. In this review we will outline the processes regulating S-nitrosation and try to debate whether and how it affects protein ubiquitination and degradation via the proteasome. In particular, since muscle and neuronal health largely depends on the balance between protein synthesis and breakdown, here we will discuss the impact of S-nitrosation in the efficiency of protein quality control system, providing lines of evidence and speculating about its involvement in the onset and maintenance of neuromuscular dysfunctions.
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Ylikallio E, Pöyhönen R, Zimon M, De Vriendt E, Hilander T, Paetau A, Jordanova A, Lönnqvist T, Tyynismaa H. Deficiency of the E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM2 in early-onset axonal neuropathy. Hum Mol Genet 2013; 22:2975-83. [PMID: 23562820 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddt149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2023] Open
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Inherited peripheral neuropathies are a heterogeneous group of disorders that can affect patients of all ages. Children with inherited neuropathy often develop severe disability, but the genetic causes of recessive early-onset axonal neuropathies are not fully known. We have taken a whole-exome sequencing approach to identify causative disease mutations in single patients with early-onset axonal neuropathy. Here, we report compound heterozygous mutations in the tripartite motif containing 2 (TRIM2) gene in a patient with childhood-onset axonal neuropathy, low weight and small muscle mass. We show that the patient fibroblasts are practically devoid of TRIM2, through mRNA and protein instability caused by the mutations. TRIM2 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that ubiquitinates neurofilament light chain, a component of the intermediate filament in axons. Resembling the findings in our patient's sural nerve biopsy, Trim2-gene trap mice showed axonopathy with accumulations of neurofilaments inside axons. Our results suggest that loss-of-function mutations in TRIM2 are a cause of axonal neuropathy, which we propose to develop as a consequence of axonal accumulation of neurofilaments, secondary to lack of its ubiquitination by TRIM2.
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- Emil Ylikallio
- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, Biomedicum Helsinki, Finland
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Garaffo G, Provero P, Molineris I, Pinciroli P, Peano C, Battaglia C, Tomaiuolo D, Etzion T, Gothilf Y, Santoro M, Merlo GR. Profiling, Bioinformatic, and Functional Data on the Developing Olfactory/GnRH System Reveal Cellular and Molecular Pathways Essential for This Process and Potentially Relevant for the Kallmann Syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2013; 4:203. [PMID: 24427155 PMCID: PMC3876029 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2013.00203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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During embryonic development, immature neurons in the olfactory epithelium (OE) extend axons through the nasal mesenchyme, to contact projection neurons in the olfactory bulb. Axon navigation is accompanied by migration of the GnRH+ neurons, which enter the anterior forebrain and home in the septo-hypothalamic area. This process can be interrupted at various points and lead to the onset of the Kallmann syndrome (KS), a disorder characterized by anosmia and central hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Several genes has been identified in human and mice that cause KS or a KS-like phenotype. In mice a set of transcription factors appears to be required for olfactory connectivity and GnRH neuron migration; thus we explored the transcriptional network underlying this developmental process by profiling the OE and the adjacent mesenchyme at three embryonic ages. We also profiled the OE from embryos null for Dlx5, a homeogene that causes a KS-like phenotype when deleted. We identified 20 interesting genes belonging to the following categories: (1) transmembrane adhesion/receptor, (2) axon-glia interaction, (3) scaffold/adapter for signaling, (4) synaptic proteins. We tested some of them in zebrafish embryos: the depletion of five (of six) Dlx5 targets affected axonal extension and targeting, while three (of three) affected GnRH neuron position and neurite organization. Thus, we confirmed the importance of cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions and identified new molecules needed for olfactory connection and GnRH neuron migration. Using available and newly generated data, we predicted/prioritized putative KS-disease genes, by building conserved co-expression networks with all known disease genes in human and mouse. The results show the overall validity of approaches based on high-throughput data and predictive bioinformatics to identify genes potentially relevant for the molecular pathogenesis of KS. A number of candidate will be discussed, that should be tested in future mutation screens.
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- Giulia Garaffo
- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology Translational Medicine (BIOMETRA), University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedical Technology, National Research Council, ITB-CNR, Segrate, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology Translational Medicine (BIOMETRA), University of Milano, Milano, Italy
- Institute of Biomedical Technology, National Research Council, ITB-CNR, Segrate, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- The George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Neurobiology, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Neurobiology, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
- *Correspondence: Giorgio R. Merlo, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Via Nizza 52, Torino 10126, Italy e-mail:
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Jin J, Cheng Y, Zhang Y, Wood W, Peng Q, Hutchison E, Mattson MP, Becker KG, Duan W. Interrogation of brain miRNA and mRNA expression profiles reveals a molecular regulatory network that is perturbed by mutant huntingtin. J Neurochem 2012; 123:477-90. [PMID: 22906125 PMCID: PMC3472040 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2012.07925.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2012] [Revised: 08/13/2012] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Emerging evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNAs) may play an important role in the pathogenesis of Huntington's disease (HD). To identify the individual miRNAs that are altered in HD and may therefore regulate a gene network underlying mutant huntingtin-induced neuronal dysfunction in HD, we performed miRNA array analysis combined with mRNA profiling in the cerebral cortex from N171-82Q HD mice. Expression profiles of miRNAs as well as mRNAs in HD mouse cerebral cortex were analyzed and confirmed at different stages of disease progression; the most significant changes of miRNAs in the cerebral cortex were also detected in the striatum of HD mice. Our results revealed a significant alteration of miR-200 family members, miR-200a, and miR-200c in the cerebral cortex and the striatum, at the early stage of disease progression in N171-82Q HD mice. We used a coordinated approach to integrate miRNA and mRNA profiling, and applied bioinformatics to predict a target gene network potentially regulated by these significantly altered miRNAs that might be involved in HD disease progression. Interestingly, miR-200a and miR-200c are predicted to target genes regulating synaptic function, neurodevelopment, and neuronal survival. Our results suggest that altered expression of miR-200a and miR-200c may interrupt the production of proteins involved in neuronal plasticity and survival, and further investigation of the involvement of perturbed miRNA expression in HD pathogenesis is warranted, and may lead to reveal novel approaches for HD therapy.
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- Jing Jin
- Division of Neurobiology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Division of Neurobiology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Gene Expression and Genomics Unit Research Resources Branch, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Baltimore, MD 21224
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- Gene Expression and Genomics Unit Research Resources Branch, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Baltimore, MD 21224
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- Division of Neurobiology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Baltimore, MD 21224
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Gene Expression and Genomics Unit Research Resources Branch, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Baltimore, MD 21224
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- Division of Neurobiology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Imielski Y, Schwamborn JC, Lüningschrör P, Heimann P, Holzberg M, Werner H, Leske O, Püschel AW, Memet S, Heumann R, Israel A, Kaltschmidt C, Kaltschmidt B. Regrowing the adult brain: NF-κB controls functional circuit formation and tissue homeostasis in the dentate gyrus. PLoS One 2012; 7:e30838. [PMID: 22312433 PMCID: PMC3270021 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0030838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2011] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cognitive decline during aging is correlated with a continuous loss of cells within the brain and especially within the hippocampus, which could be regenerated by adult neurogenesis. Here we show that genetic ablation of NF-κB resulted in severe defects in the neurogenic region (dentate gyrus) of the hippocampus. Despite increased stem cell proliferation, axogenesis, synaptogenesis and neuroprotection were hampered, leading to disruption of the mossy fiber pathway and to atrophy of the dentate gyrus during aging. Here, NF-κB controls the transcription of FOXO1 and PKA, regulating axogenesis. Structural defects culminated in behavioral impairments in pattern separation. Re-activation of NF-κB resulted in integration of newborn neurons, finally to regeneration of the dentate gyrus, accompanied by a complete recovery of structural and behavioral defects. These data identify NF-κB as a crucial regulator of dentate gyrus tissue homeostasis suggesting NF-κB to be a therapeutic target for treating cognitive and mood disorders.
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- Yvonne Imielski
- Molecular Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- AG Stammzellbiologie und Regeneration, Institut für Zellbiologie, ZMBE, Münster, Germany; Bielefeld, Germany
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- Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Molecular Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Institut für Molekulare Zellbiologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany
- Institute of Medical Biology, Immunos, Singapore
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- Molekulare Neurobiochemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institut für Molekulare Zellbiologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Institut Pasteur, Unité de Mycologie Moléculaire, CNRS URA3012, Paris, France
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- Molekulare Neurobiochemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institut Pasteur, Unité de Signalisation Moléculaire et Activation Cellulaire, CNRS URA 2582, Paris, France
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- Molecular Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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van der Aa LM, Jouneau L, Laplantine E, Bouchez O, Van Kemenade L, Boudinot P. FinTRIMs, fish virus-inducible proteins with E3 ubiquitin ligase activity. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2012; 36:433-441. [PMID: 21907235 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2011.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2011] [Revised: 08/22/2011] [Accepted: 08/22/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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TRIM proteins have recently emerged as novel players in antiviral defense. TRIM proteins contain a tri-partite motif, composed of a RING zinc finger, one or two B-boxes and a coiled-coil domain. Many members of this large protein family of E3 ubiquitin ligases catalyze the attachment of ubiquitin to a substrate protein, an activity dependent on the RING domain. We earlier made a full description of the TRIM gene family in zebrafish and pufferfish and identified three multigene TRIM subsets, a feature unique to fish. To determine their biological role, we further characterized members of the finTRIM subset. FinTRIM gene expression was studied during development and in multiple tissues in adult rainbow trout. Upregulation of a large number of finTRIM upon viral stimulation suggests they are involved in antiviral immunity. We also demonstrate that two finTRIM members display E3 ubiquitin ligase activity, indicating that finTRIMs could regulate antiviral signaling through ubiquitination.
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- Lieke M van der Aa
- Virologie et Immunologie Moléculaires, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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De Jager PL. Genome-wide association study of severity in multiple sclerosis. Genes Immun 2011; 12:615-25. [PMID: 21654844 PMCID: PMC3640650 DOI: 10.1038/gene.2011.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2011] [Accepted: 04/11/2011] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system with a strong genetic component. Several lines of evidence support a strong role for genetic factors influencing both disease susceptibility and clinical outcome in MS. Identification of genetic variants that distinguish particular disease subgroups and/or predict a severe clinical outcome is critical to further our understanding of disease mechanisms and guide development of effective therapeutic approaches. We studied 1470 MS cases and performed a genome-wide association study of more than 2.5 million single-nucleotide polymorphisms to identify loci influencing disease severity, measured using the MS severity score (MSSS), a measure of clinical disability. Of note, no single result achieved genome-wide significance. Furthermore, variants within previously confirmed MS susceptibility loci do not appear to influence severity. Although bioinformatic analyses highlight certain pathways that are over-represented in our results, we conclude that the genetic architecture of disease severity is likely polygenic and comprised of modest effects, similar to what has been described for MS susceptibility, to date. However, a role for major effects of rare variants cannot be excluded. Importantly, our results also show the MSSS, when considered as a binary or continuous phenotype variable is by comparison a stable outcome.
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- PL De Jager
- Program in Translational NeuroPsychiatric Genomics, Department of Neurology, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Program in Medical & Population Genetics, Broad Institute of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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