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A High-content Assay for Monitoring AMPA Receptor Trafficking
Published on: January 28, 2019
GluR2Q and GluR2R AMPA Subunits are not Targets of lypd2 Interaction
Anna Lauriello1, Quinn McVeigh2, Rou-Jia Sung2
1Department of History, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, United States of America.
Abstract:
A large family of prototoxin-like molecules endogenous to mammals, Ly6 proteins have been implicated in the regulation of cell signaling processes across multiple species. Previous work has shown that certain members of the Ly6 family are expressed in the brain and target nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and potassium channel function. Structural similarities between Ly6 proteins and alpha-neurotoxins suggest the possibility of additional ionotropic receptor targets. Here, we investigated the possibility of lypd2 as a novel regulator of AMPA receptor (AMPAR) function. In particular, we focused on potential interactions with the Q/R isoforms of the GluR2 subunit, which have profound impacts on AMPAR permeability to calcium during neuronal stimulation. We find that although lypd2 and GluR2 share overlapping expression patterns in the mouse hippocampus, there was no interaction between lypd2 and either GluR2Q or GluR2R isoform. These results underscore the importance of continuing to investigate novel targets for Ly6 interaction and regulation.
Insights
Researchers explored if Ly6/UPARNB protein (lypd2) regulates AMPA receptors (AMPARs). Despite overlapping expression in the mouse hippocampus, lypd2 did not interact with GluR2 subunits, suggesting other Ly6 family members may target AMPARs.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Ly6 proteins are endogenous mammalian molecules involved in cell signaling.
- Some Ly6 proteins in the brain target nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and potassium channels.
- Structural similarities suggest Ly6 proteins may interact with other ionotropic receptors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if lypd2, a Ly6 family member, regulates AMPA receptor (AMPAR) function.
- To examine potential interactions between lypd2 and the GluR2 subunit (Q/R isoforms) of AMPARs.
Main Methods:
- Examined overlapping expression patterns of lypd2 and GluR2 (Q/R isoforms) in the mouse hippocampus.
- Assessed for physical or functional interactions between lypd2 and GluR2 isoforms.
Main Results:
- lypd2 and GluR2 isoforms (GluR2Q, GluR2R) showed overlapping expression in the mouse hippocampus.
- No interaction was detected between lypd2 and either the GluR2Q or GluR2R isoform.
Conclusions:
- lypd2 does not appear to directly regulate AMPAR function via interaction with GluR2.
- Further research is needed to identify novel targets for Ly6 protein interaction and regulation.
