Control of reactive astrocytes by Notch1 and Amyloid Precursor Protein

Notch1 和淀粉样前体蛋白对反应性星形胶质细胞的控制

基本信息

批准号：
8664947
负责人：
JEFFREY L SPEES
金额：
$ 33.03万
依托单位：
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & ST AGRIC COLLEGE
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
财政年份：
2012
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2012-08-01 至 2016-05-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8664947
关键词：
Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor Anterior Anti-Inflammatory Agents Anti-inflammatory Area Aspartic Endopeptidases Astrocytes Biochemical Blood - brain barrier anatomy Brain CD44 gene Catalytic Domain Cell Nucleus Cells Cicatrix Cleaved cell Complex DNA-Binding Proteins Data Development Embryo Enhancers ErbB4 gene Genetic Transcription Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Immune Sera Immunohistochemistry Infarction Inflammatory Inflammatory Response Injection of therapeutic agent Injury Intra-Arterial Infusions Invaded Knockout Mice Lead Mediation Membrane Membrane Proteins Molecular Morphology Mus Needles Neural Crest Neurons Nuclear PTPRC gene Permeability Pharyngeal structure Phenotype Process Proliferating Proteolysis Recovery Signal Transduction Stem cells Stroke Testing Therapeutic Tissues astrogliosis axon regeneration central nervous system injury design gamma secretase gliogenesis improved in vivo inhibitor/antagonist nerve stem cell neurogenesis neuronal survival nicastrin protein notch protein presenilin presenilin-1 presenilin-2 protein expression public health relevance repaired research study

项目摘要

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Reactive astrogliosis and the subsequent formation of a glial scar are robust phenomena that occur following diverse CNS injuries. Surprisingly, the molecular signals that control the proliferation of reactive astrocytes or their functions in vivo are poorly understood. Defining the molecular control of reactive astrocyte proliferation and function may lead to therapeutic strategies that modify specific signals in reactive astrocytes to preserve tissue or improve recovery after CNS injury. We demonstrate that intra-arterial infusion of the gamma secretase (GS) inhibitor DBZ (Dibenzazepine) after stroke significantly reduced the proliferation of reactive astrocytes in the peri-infarct area of the cortex, significantly reduced the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, a marker of activated hypertrophic astrocytes), and significantly increased stroke infarct volumes. The absence of reactive astrocytes after stroke and DBZ treatment correlated with a significant increase in the number of CD45-positive inflammatory cells that invaded the stroke penumbra. Similarly, stereotaxic injection of DBZ directly into the cortex reduced the numbers of proliferating reactive astrocytes surrounding the brain stab injury (needle track) compared with vehicle-injected controls. Reactive astrocytes surrounding the brain stab injury that remained after DBZ injection possessed an altered morphology with a significant reduction in average number of processes, number of branch points, and number of branch ends. Immunohistochemistry with antisera specific to GS cleavage products demonstrated nuclear localization of NICD1 (Notch1) and AICD in reactive astrocytes after cortical injury. DBZ blocks the catalytic activity of Presenilin 1, a component of GS. Experiments designed to specifically delete Notch1 and APP from reactive astrocytes prior to stroke using conditional knockout mice demonstrated that both regulate cortical reactive astrocytes in the peri-infarct area after stroke. Collectively our results indicate that Presenilin 1, Notch1, and APP regulate reactive astrocytes after stroke. Specific Aims: 1. To determine if Presenilin 1 acts as a global regulator of reactive astrogliosis after stroke. 2. To determine whether Notch1 or APP signaling controls the proliferation, morphology, and/or anti-inflammatory functions of reactive astrocytes after stroke. 3. To determine whether Presenilin 1, Notch1, or APP expression in reactive astrocytes is necessary for repair of the blood brain barrier after stroke.

描述（由申请人提供）：反应性星形胶质细胞增生和随后形成的神经胶质疤痕是多种中枢神经系统损伤后发生的强烈现象。令人惊讶的是，人们对控制反应性星形胶质细胞增殖或其体内功能的分子信号知之甚少。定义反应性星形胶质细胞增殖和功能的分子控制可能会导致改变反应性星形胶质细胞中特定信号的治疗策略，以保护组织或改善中枢神经系统损伤后的恢复。我们证明，中风后动脉内输注γ分泌酶（GS）抑制剂DBZ（二苯氮卓）可显着减少皮质梗塞周围区域反应性星形胶质细胞的增殖，显着降低胶质纤维酸性蛋白（GFAP，激活的肥大星形胶质细胞的标记），并显着增加中风梗塞体积。中风和 DBZ 治疗后反应性星形胶质细胞的缺失与侵入中风半暗带的 CD45 阳性炎症细胞数量显着增加相关。同样，与注射媒介物的对照相比，直接将 DBZ 立体定位注射到皮质中减少了脑刺伤（针迹）周围增殖的反应性星形胶质细胞的数量。 DBZ注射后保留在脑刺伤周围的反应性星形胶质细胞具有改变的形态，平均突起数、分支点数和分支末端数显着减少。使用针对 GS 裂解产物的特异性抗血清进行的免疫组织化学显示，皮质损伤后反应性星形胶质细胞中 NICD1 (Notch1) 和 AICD 存在核定位。 DBZ 阻断 GS 成分 Presenilin 1 的催化活性。使用条件敲除小鼠在中风前专门删除反应性星形胶质细胞中的 Notch1 和 APP 的实验表明，两者均可调节中风后梗死周围区域的皮质反应性星形胶质细胞。总的来说，我们的结果表明早老素 1、Notch1 和 APP 调节中风后的反应性星形胶质细胞。具体目标： 1. 确定早老素 1 是否作为中风后反应性星形胶质细胞增生的整体调节剂。 2. 确定Notch1或APP信号传导是否控制中风后反应性星形胶质细胞的增殖、形态和/或抗炎功能。 3. 确定反应性星形胶质细胞中早老素1、Notch1或APP的表达对于中风后血脑屏障的修复是否是必需的。