期刊
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
卷 58, 期 5, 页码 2447-2464出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02345-6
关键词
Reactive astrocytes; miR-124; Ruxolitinib; SB203580; Forskolin; Neuronal reprogramming
资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [81571199, 81870974]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
The study identified miR-124 and three small molecules as regulators for converting rat cortical reactive astrocytes into neurons, with induced neurons displaying typical neuronal morphologies and characteristics. The gene analysis showed that induced neurons had gene expression patterns more resembling primary neurons rather than initial reactive astrocytes.
Irreversible neuron loss caused by central nervous system injuries usually leads to persistent neurological dysfunction. Reactive astrocytes, because of their high proliferative capacity, proximity to neuronal lineage, and significant involvement in glial scarring, are ideal starting cells for neuronal regeneration. Having previously identified several small molecules as important regulators of astrocyte-to-neuron reprogramming, we established herein that miR-124, ruxolitinib, SB203580, and forskolin could co-regulate rat cortical reactive astrocyte-to-neuron conversion. The induced cells had reduced astroglial properties, displayed typical neuronal morphologies, and expressed neuronal markers, reflecting 25.9% of cholinergic neurons and 22.3% of glutamatergic neurons. Gene analysis revealed that induced neuron gene expression patterns were more similar to that of primary neurons than of initial reactive astrocytes. On the molecular level, miR-124-driven neuronal differentiation of reactive astrocytes was via targeting of the SOX9-NFIA-HES1 axis to inhibit HES1 expression. In conclusion, we present a novel approach to inducing endogenous rat cortical reactive astrocytes into neurons through co-regulation involving miR-124 and three small molecules. Thus, our research has potential implications for inhibiting glial scar formation and promoting neuronal regeneration after central nervous system injury or disease.
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