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Sophie Schmidt¹, Thomas Arendt¹, Markus Morawski¹

¹Paul Flechsig Institute of Brain Research, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 19, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.

|July 8, 2020

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Neurocan is crucial for the development of perineuronal nets (PNs) in the auditory brainstem. Its absence disrupts PN structure and function, impacting synapse physiology.

Keywords:

HAPLN1 aggrecan brevican medial nucleus of the trapezoid body postnatal development

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Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Cell Biology

Background:

Perineuronal nets (PNs) are extracellular matrix assemblies vital for neuronal function.
Neurocan, a key proteoglycan in PNs, is implicated in neuronal development, but its role in vivo remains debated.
Previous studies in neurocan-deficient mice showed no significant impact on brain or PN development.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of neurocan in the development of PNs in the medial nucleus of the trapezoid body (MNTB).
To analyze the impact of neurocan deficiency on PN structure and function in the auditory brainstem.

Main Methods:

Utilized neurocan-deficient mice.
Performed immunohistochemical and biochemical analyses to assess PN molecule expression.
Examined the structure and function of PNs and calyx of Held synapses in the MNTB.

Main Results:

Neurocan deficiency altered the mRNA and protein levels of various PN molecules.
Significant changes in PN fine structure were observed in neurocan-deficient mice.
Reduced GAD65/67 levels and prolonged synaptic transmission delay at calyx of Held synapses were noted.

Conclusions:

Neurocan plays a critical role in regulating PN development in the MNTB.
Neurocan influences PN formation, which is essential for synapse physiology in the auditory brainstem.