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ArticleMolecular neurodegeneration2017

Downregulating ANP32A rescues synapse and memory loss via chromatin remodeling in Alzheimer model.

Gao-Shang Chai, Qiong Feng, Zhi-Hao Wang, Yu Hu, Dong-Sheng Sun, Xiao-Guang Li, Dan Ke, Hong-Lian Li, Gong-Ping Liu, Jian-Zhi Wang

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Article in Molecular neurodegeneration, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Gao-Shang ChaiDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Qiong FengDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Zhi-Hao WangDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Yu HuDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Dong-Sheng SunDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Xiao-Guang LiDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Dan KeDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Hong-Lian LiDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. lihonglian@hust.edu.cn.
Gong-Ping LiuDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. liugp111@mail.hust.edu.cn.
Jian-Zhi WangDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. wangjz@mails.tjmu.edu.cn.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe impairment of histone acetylation is causally linked to the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD). In addition to histone acetyltransferases (HATs) and histone deacetylases (HDACs), inhibitor of acetyltransferases (INHAT) can also regulate histone acetylation. As a key component of INHAT, level of ANP32A is selectively upregulated in the brain of AD patients. Here we investigated whether downregulating ANP32A can rescue AD-like synapse and memory deficits.

methodsRFP-labeled lentiviral ANP32A-shRNA was infused stereotaxically into the hippocampal CA3 region of the human tau transgenic mice (termed htau). The spatial learning and memory were assessed by Morris water maze (MWM). The synaptic function was measured by electrophysiological recording and the spine density was detected by Golgi staining. RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the mRNA and protein levels.

resultsElevation of ANP32 in htau transgenic mice was correlated with learning deficits, while the hippocampal infusion of lenti-siANP32A to downregulate ANP32A in 12 m-old htau mice could rescue memory loss. Further studies demonstrated that downregulating ANP32A restored synapse morphology and the function. In the brain of htau mice, the acetylated histone decreased while knockdown ANP32A unmasked histone for a robust acetylation with reduced INHAT complex formation. Downregulating of ANP32A also attenuated AD-like tau hyperphosphorylation. Finally, several AD-associated risk factors, including tau accumulation, β-amyloid and H

conclusionWe conclude that downregulating ANP32A rescues synaptic plasticity and memory ability by reducing INHAT formation and unmasking histone for hyperacetylation. Our findings reveal novel mechanisms for AD memory loss and potential molecular markers for protection.

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Alzheimer DiseaseAnimalsChromatin Assembly and DisassemblyDisease Models, AnimalDown-RegulationGene Expression RegulationHumansMemory DisordersMiceMice, TransgenicNeuronal PlasticityNuclear ProteinsRNA-Binding ProteinsSynapsesAnp32a protein, mouseNuclear ProteinsRNA-Binding ProteinsAlzheimer’s diseaseANP32AHistone acetylationMemorySynapse

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PMID28472990
PMCPMC5418850
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