Shank 2 expression coincides with neuronal differentiation in the developing retina
Experimental & Molecular Medicine
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: 236-242, 2009.
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
The retinal activity for vision requires a precise synaptic connectivity. Shank proteins at postsynaptic sites of excitatory synapses play roles in signal transmission into the postsynaptic neuron. However, the correlation of Shank 2 expression with neuronal differentiation in the developing retina remains to be elucidated regardless of previous evidences of Shank 2 expression in retina. Herein, we demonstrated that with progression of development, Shank 2 is initially detected in the inner plexiform layer at P2, and then intensively detected in inner plexiform layer, outer plexiform layer, and ganglion cell layer at P14, which was closely colocalized to the neurofilament expression. Shank 2 was, however, not colocalized with glial fibrillary acidic protein. Shank 2 expression was increased in the differentiated retinoblastoma cells, which was mediated by ERK 1/2 activation. Moreover, Shank 2 expression was colocalized with neurofilament at the dendritic region of cells. In conclusion, our data suggests that Shank 2 is expressed in the neurons of the developing retina and could play a critical role in the neuronal differentiation of the developing retina.
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Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Rétine
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Rétinoblastome
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Différenciation cellulaire
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Astrocytes
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Protéines neurofilamenteuses
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Régulation de l'expression des gènes au cours du développement
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Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases
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Protéines adaptatrices de la transduction du signal
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Activation enzymatique
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Souris de lignée C57BL
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Experimental & Molecular Medicine
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
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