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Deletion of Slc1a4 Suppresses Single Mauthner Cell Axon Regeneration In Vivo through Growth-Associated Protein 43

Authors
Li, K., Fan, D., Zhou, J., Zhao, Z., Han, A., Song, Z., Tang, X., Hu, B.
ID
ZDB-PUB-241027-11
Date
2024
Source
International Journal of Molecular Sciences   25(20): (Journal)
Registered Authors
Hu, Bing
Keywords
CNS axon regeneration, Gap43, single Mauthner cell, slc1a4, zebrafish
MeSH Terms
  • Nerve Regeneration*/genetics
  • Spinal Cord Injuries*/genetics
  • Spinal Cord Injuries*/metabolism
  • Spinal Cord Injuries*/pathology
  • Zebrafish*
  • Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/genetics
  • Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/metabolism
  • Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 1/genetics
  • Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 1/metabolism
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Signal Transduction
  • Gene Deletion
  • Zebrafish Proteins*/genetics
  • Zebrafish Proteins*/metabolism
  • Animals, Genetically Modified
  • Animals
  • Axons*/metabolism
  • Axons*/physiology
  • GAP-43 Protein*/genetics
  • GAP-43 Protein*/metabolism
PubMed
39456733 Full text @ Int. J. Mol. Sci.
Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating central nervous system (CNS) disorder that leads to significant motor and sensory impairments. Given the limited regenerative capacity of adult mammalian neurons, this study presents an innovative strategy to enhance axonal regeneration and functional recovery by identifying a novel factor that markedly promotes axonal regeneration. Employing a zebrafish model with targeted single axon injury in Mauthner cells (M-cells) and utilizing the Tg (Tol056: EGFP) transgenic line for in vivo monitoring, we investigate the intrinsic mechanisms underlying axonal regeneration. This research specifically examines the role of amino acid transport, emphasizing the role of the solute carrier 1A4 amino acid transporter in axonal regeneration. Our findings demonstrate that Slc1a4 overexpression significantly enhances axonal regeneration in M-cells, whereas Slc1a4 deficiency impedes this process, which is concomitant with the downregulation of the P53/Gap43 signaling pathway. By elucidating the fundamental role of Slc1a4 in axonal regeneration and uncovering its underlying mechanisms, this study thus provides novel insights into therapeutic strategies for SCI.
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