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Decrease in levels and rates of synthesis of tubulin and actin in developing rat brain

H Schmitt, I Gozes, U Z Littauer

    Brain Research
    |February 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    During postnatal rat brain development, soluble tubulin and actin percentages decrease, while particulate fractions remain stable. This decline is linked to reduced mRNA levels for these proteins.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Molecular Biology
    • Developmental Biology

    Background:

    • Tubulin and actin are key cytoskeletal proteins crucial for neuronal structure and function.
    • Understanding their developmental regulation is vital for comprehending brain maturation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify cytoplasmic and particulate tubulin and actin levels during postnatal rat brain development.
    • To investigate the relationship between protein levels, mRNA abundance, and protein synthesis rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Quantification of tubulin using [3H]-colchicine binding and SDS-PAGE.
    • Analysis of actin levels via SDS-PAGE.
    • Assessment of mRNA levels and protein synthesis using cell-free systems.

    Main Results:

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    • Cytoplasmic tubulin and actin percentages decrease significantly post-birth, while particulate fractions remain constant.
    • Protein synthesis rates for tubulin and actin decline with age, correlating with reduced mRNA levels.
    • Electrophoretic and binding assays showed consistent results for tubulin quantification.

    Conclusions:

    • The developmental decrease in cytoplasmic tubulin and actin is primarily regulated at the mRNA level.
    • Differential regulation of cytoskeletal proteins is essential for normal brain development.