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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Reduced Expression of CLEC4G in Neurons Is Associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Xinwei Feng, Fangfang Qi, Yuying Huang, Ge Zhang, Wenbin Deng

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Xinwei FengSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 510631, China.ORCID 0009-0006-8157-2845
Fangfang QiDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55901, USA.
Yuying HuangDepartment of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Ge ZhangDepartment of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Wenbin DengSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 510631, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8897-4891

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Guangzhou Science and Technology Program 202201020648National Natural Science Foundation of China 81971021National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271473
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Abstract

CLEC4G, a glycan-binding receptor, has previously been demonstrated to inhibit Aβ generation, yet its brain localization and functions in Alzheimer's disease (AD) are not clear. We explored the localization, function, and regulatory network of CLEC4G via experiments and analysis of RNA-seq databases. CLEC4G transcripts and proteins were identified in brain tissues, with the highest expression observed in neurons. Notably, AD was associated with reduced levels of CLEC4G transcripts. Bioinformatic analyses revealed interactions between CLEC4G and relevant genes such as BACE1, NPC1, PILRA, TYROBP, MGAT1, and MGAT3, all displaying a negative correlation trend. We further identified the upstream transcriptional regulators NR2F6 and XRCC4 for CLEC4G and confirmed a decrease in CLEC4G expression in APP/PS1 transgenic mice. This study highlights the role of CLEC4G in protecting against AD progression and the significance of CLEC4G for AD research and management.

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Alzheimer DiseaseLectins, C-TypeMice, TransgenicNeuronsAnimalsBrainDisease Models, AnimalGene Expression RegulationHumansMiceLectins, C-TypeAlzheimer’s diseaseAPP/PS1 transgenic miceBACE1CLEC4Gneuronal cell

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PMID38731839
PMCPMC11083414

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