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ReviewFrontiers in molecular neuroscience2024

Exploring AKAPs in visual signaling.

Julia Tomczak, Joanna Mackiewicz, Malwina Lisek, Aleksandra Kaluza, Tomasz Boczek

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Review in Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Julia TomczakDepartment of Molecular Neurochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Joanna MackiewiczDepartment of Molecular Neurochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Malwina LisekDepartment of Molecular Neurochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Aleksandra KaluzaDepartment of Molecular Neurochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Tomasz BoczekDepartment of Molecular Neurochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The complex nature of the retina demands well-organized signaling to uphold signal accuracy and avoid interference, a critical aspect in handling a variety of visual stimuli. A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs), known for binding protein kinase A (PKA), contribute to the specificity and efficiency of retinal signaling. They play multifaceted roles in various retinal cell types, influencing photoreceptor sensitivity, neurotransmitter release in bipolar cells, and the integration of visual information in ganglion cells. AKAPs like AKAP79/150 and AKAP95 exhibit distinct subcellular localizations, impacting synaptic transmission and receptor sensitivity in photoreceptors and bipolar cells. Furthermore, AKAPs are involved in neuroprotective mechanisms and axonal degeneration, particularly in retinal ganglion cells. In particular, AKAP6 coordinates stress-specific signaling and promotes neuroprotection following optic nerve injury. As our review underscores the therapeutic potential of targeting AKAP signaling complexes for retinal neuroprotection and enhancement, it acknowledges challenges in developing selective drugs that target complex protein-protein interactions. Overall, this exploration of AKAPs provides valuable insights into the intricacies of retinal signaling, offering a foundation for understanding and potentially addressing retinal disorders.

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A-kinase anchoring proteinsretinaretinal ganglion cellsignaling compartmentalizationvisual system

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PMID38813437
PMCPMC11133604

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