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Notch Signaling Pathway03:14

Notch Signaling Pathway

The Notch signaling pathway is a major intracellular signaling pathway that is highly conserved over a broad spectrum of metazoan species. It stands unique from other intracellular signaling mechanisms in animals because notch protein itself acts as the receptor as well as the primary signaling molecule.
The Notch gene came into the limelight in 1914 after the discovery that its mutation in Drosophila melanogaster leads to a serrated (or "notched") wing margin phenotype. It was not until 1985...
Notch Signaling Pathway03:14

Notch Signaling Pathway

The Notch signaling pathway is a major intracellular signaling pathway that is highly conserved over a broad spectrum of metazoan species. It stands unique from other intracellular signaling mechanisms in animals because notch protein itself acts as the receptor as well as the primary signaling molecule.
The Notch gene came into the limelight in 1914 after the discovery that its mutation in Drosophila melanogaster leads to a serrated (or "notched") wing margin phenotype. It was not until 1985...
Role Of Notch Signalling In Intestinal Stem Cell Renewal01:12

Role Of Notch Signalling In Intestinal Stem Cell Renewal

Notch signaling was first discovered in Drosophila melanogaster, where it is involved in cell lineage differentiation. Notch signaling regulates the maintenance and differentiation of intestinal stem cells or ISCs by controlling the expression of atonal homolog 1 or Atoh1. Atoh1 directs cells to differentiate into secretory cells.
Direct cell-to-cell contact is needed for the activation of Notch signaling. The signal is initiated when a notch ligand binds to a receptor on an adjacent cell, also...
Signal Transduction: Overview01:26

Signal Transduction: Overview

Cells respond to many types of information, often through receptor proteins positioned on the membrane. They respond to chemical signals, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, and other signaling molecules, initiating a series of molecular reactions to produce an appropriate response. This is called signal transduction. Cells also coordinate different responses elicited by the same signaling molecule via mediators, allowing molecular cross-talk.
Typically, signal transduction involves three...
Hedgehog Signaling Pathway02:33

Hedgehog Signaling Pathway

The Hedgehog gene (Hh) was first discovered due to its control of the growth of disorganized, hair-like bristles phenotype in Drosophila, much like hedgehog spines. Hh plays a crucial role in the development of organs and the maintenance of homeostasis in both invertebrates and vertebrates. However, while Drosophila has only one Hh protein, mammals have multiple functional Hedgehog proteins - Sonic (Shh), Desert (Dhh), and Indian Hedgehog (Ihh). All of these homologous proteins have adapted to...
Hedgehog Signaling Pathway02:33

Hedgehog Signaling Pathway

The Hedgehog gene (Hh) was first discovered due to its control of the growth of disorganized, hair-like bristles phenotype in Drosophila, much like hedgehog spines. Hh plays a crucial role in the development of organs and the maintenance of homeostasis in both invertebrates and vertebrates. However, while Drosophila has only one Hh protein, mammals have multiple functional Hedgehog proteins - Sonic (Shh), Desert (Dhh), and Indian Hedgehog (Ihh). All of these homologous proteins have adapted to...

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Estradiol meets notch signaling in developing neurons.

María Angeles Arevalo1, Isabel Ruiz-Palmero, Julia Simon-Areces

  • 1Instituto Cajal, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Madrid, Spain.

Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Estradiol and Notch signaling interact in developing hippocampal neurons, influencing neuronal differentiation. This interaction, mediated by G protein-coupled receptor 30, affects neurogenesis and dendrite development.

Keywords:
G protein-coupled estrogen receptorG protein-coupled receptor 30dendritogenesisestrogen receptorshairy and enhancer of splitneurogenin 3

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • The Notch receptor is a key regulator of nervous system development, controlling gliogenesis, neurogenesis, and neurite outgrowth.
  • Estradiol, functioning as both a hormone and a neurosteroid, also plays a critical role in these developmental processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent evidence on the interaction between estradiol and Notch signaling in developing hippocampal neurons.
  • To elucidate the mechanism underlying this interaction and its impact on neuronal differentiation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature.
  • Analysis of molecular pathways involving estradiol, Notch signaling, and G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30).

Main Results:

  • Estradiol and Notch signaling pathways interact in developing hippocampal neurons.
  • This interaction is mediated by the G protein-coupled receptor 30 (GPR30).
  • Estradiol downregulates Notch signaling, leading to the upregulation of neurogenin 3, which promotes dendritogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • The interplay between estradiol and Notch signaling is crucial for regulating neuronal differentiation in the hippocampus.
  • This interaction provides a molecular mechanism linking hormonal/steroidal signaling to neurodevelopmental processes.