ABSTRACT
Objective:To explore the function of Znf804a during brain development by using mouse model.Methods:The shRNA of Znf804a (shZnf804a) and control (pSUPER) plasmids were introduced into ventricular zone of ICR (Institute of Cancer Research) mice at E14.5 (three mice in each group) by using in utero electroporation.The speed of migration was evaluated by comparing the proportions of neuron in cortical plate (CP) zone.The proliferation speed was evaluated by comparing the diameters of neurospheres formed by neuron progenitor cells.The differentiation speed was evaluated by comparing the proportions of Nestin staining positive cells in neuron progenitor cells.Results:The proportion of neurons in CP zone was lower in shZnf804a group than in controls(11.8％ vs.75.4％,P ＜ 0.001).The diameter of neurospheres formed by neuron progenitor cells was bigger in shZnf804a group than in controls (295μm vs.172μm,P ＜0.01).The proportion of Nest in staining positive cells in neuron progenitor cells was larger in shZnf804a group than in controls (31.5％ vs.9.6％,P ＜0.01).Conclusion:It suggests that the migration speed of neurons in shZnf804a is lower than that in controls,the proliferation speed is higher than that in controls,and the differentiation speed is lower than that in controls.These results indicate that Znf804a may play an important role in the development of mouse brain.