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The ULK4 gene is crucial for neural stem cell (NSC) pool size and brain development. Its disruption leads to reduced NSC proliferation and is linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in patients.

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  • Genetics

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  • The size of the neural stem cell (NSC) pool at birth is critical for adult neurogenesis.
  • ULK4 is implicated as a rare risk factor in major mental illnesses associated with aberrant neurogenesis.
  • Factors regulating NSC pools and ULK4 function remain largely unknown.

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  • To investigate the role of ULK4 in regulating the neural stem cell pool and its impact on brain development.
  • To explore the molecular mechanisms by which ULK4 influences neurogenesis and cell cycle progression.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Ulk4(tm1a/tm1a) knockout mice to study NSC pool size and neurogenesis.
  • Analyzed gene expression and pathway dysregulation in Ulk4-deficient mice.
  • Examined ULK4 gene status in patients with neurodevelopmental symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Ulk4(tm1a/tm1a) mice exhibited a significantly reduced NSC pool at birth.
  • ULK4 expression is cell cycle-dependent, peaking during G2/M phases.
  • ULK4 disruption impaired mid-neurogenesis, leading to a smaller cerebral cortex.
  • ULK4 regulates cell cycle and NSC proliferation, partly via Wnt signaling.
  • Identified ULK4 hemizygous deletion in patients with severe language delay and learning difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • ULK4 is essential for maintaining the neural stem cell pool and proper brain development.
  • ULK4 dysfunction contributes to neurodevelopmental disorders, including intellectual disability and language impairments.
  • ULK4 may play a significant role in neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and neurodegenerative diseases.