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  • Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cellular Signaling

Background:

  • Learning induces protein kinase activation, but dynamics vary with training protocols.
  • Long-term synaptic facilitation (LTF) in Aplysia is crucial for memory.
  • Understanding kinase activation patterns is key to memory mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the long-term activity dynamics of key kinases (p38 MAPK, PKA, RSK) involved in Aplysia LTF.
  • To compare these dynamics across different serotonin (5-HT) learning protocols.
  • To elucidate the molecular clock mechanisms underlying memory persistence.

Main Methods:

  • Examined long-term (24h) kinase activity following three distinct 5-HT learning protocols in Aplysia sensorimotor synapses.
  • Measured activity of p38 MAPK, protein kinase A (PKA), and p90 ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK).
  • Analyzed interactions among kinase pathways and growth factors (NT, TGF-β).

Main Results:

  • All four kinases (including previously studied ERK) exhibited complex, two-wave activity patterns within 24 hours post-treatment.
  • A first wave of kinase activation occurred within 5 hours, followed by a second wave from 5 to 18 hours.
  • The 'Enhanced' protocol uniquely maintained elevated kinase activity at 24 hours, unlike Standard and two-pulse protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Kinase activation dynamics are complex and protocol-dependent during LTF induction.
  • Interactions within kinase pathways and with growth factors contribute to molecular memory clocks.
  • Findings offer insights for designing optimized training protocols for memory enhancement and maintenance.