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  • Neurite outgrowth is crucial for forming functional neuronal networks.
  • Rac1 signaling regulates cytoskeletal dynamics and neurite morphogenesis.
  • The global phosphorylation landscape governing Rac1-mediated neurite formation is largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the global phosphoproteomic changes associated with Rac1 inhibition in neurons.
  • To identify specific phosphoproteins correlated with neurite morphology.
  • To establish a framework linking Rac1 signaling to neurite development.

Main Methods:

  • Primary rat cortical neurons were treated with varying concentrations of a Rac1 inhibitor.
  • Phosphoproteomics profiling was performed using a targeted phospho-antibody array.
  • Quantified phosphorylation levels were correlated with neurite count, length, and branching.

Main Results:

  • Phosphorylation levels of 167 signaling proteins were quantified.
  • Specific phosphoproteins, including Tau, CREB, CaMK2, and GAP43, showed significant correlations with neurite morphology.
  • These associations were dependent on Rac1 inhibitor concentration.

Conclusions:

  • A correlation-based framework linking phosphoprotein signaling to neurite morphology was established.
  • Novel insights into neurodevelopment, neuronal disorders, and developmental neurotoxicity were provided.
  • Identified phosphoproteins serve as potential biomarkers for Rac1-mediated neurodevelopmental processes.