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Complex CDKL5 translational regulation and its potential role in CDKL5 deficiency disorder

Valeria Ruggiero1,2, Claudio Fagioli1,2, Stefano de Pretis1,2

  • 1Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.

Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
|November 15, 2023
PubMed

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CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) may stem from translational issues, not just coding mutations. A specific SNP in the CDKL5 5'UTR may decrease protein translation, impacting neuronal development.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • CDKL5 is crucial for neuronal development and synapse formation.
  • Mutations in the CDKL5 gene cause CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).
  • The 5'UTR of CDKL5 and its translational regulation are implicated in CDD pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the 5'UTR of CDKL5 for translational regulatory elements.
  • To investigate the role of cis-acting elements and eIF4B in CDKL5 translation.
  • To evaluate the impact of a specific SNP on CDKL5 mRNA translation.

Main Methods:

  • Bioinformatics analysis of the CDKL5 5'UTR.
  • Molecular analysis of translational regulation.
  • Assessment of cap-dependent and cap-independent translation initiation.
  • Evaluation of IRES activity and SNP effects.

Main Results:

  • Identified structural cis-acting elements in the CDKL5 5'UTR.
  • Confirmed the involvement of eukaryotic translation initiation factor eIF4B.
  • Suggested the presence of an Internal Ribosome Entry Site (IRES) for CDKL5 translation.
  • Demonstrated that the C>T -189 SNP decreases downstream protein translation.

Conclusions:

  • Translational regulation of CDKL5, particularly via its 5'UTR, plays a significant role in neuronal function and CDD.
  • The identified IRES and the pathogenic SNP highlight novel mechanisms in CDD.
  • Understanding these mechanisms offers potential therapeutic targets for CDD.
Keywords:
5′UTRCDKL5CDKL5 deficiency disorderIREStranslation initiation

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