Differential expression patterns of messenger RNAs encoding Nogo receptors and their ligands in the rat central nervous system. 2008

Shinji Funahashi, and Tomohiko Hasegawa, and Akira Nagano, and Kohji Sato
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Higashi, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-3192, Japan.

Nogo receptors (NgR1, -2, and -3) and their ligands, i.e., myelin-derived neurite outgrowth inhibitor (Nogo)-A, myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG), and oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein (OMgp), have been considered to play pivotal roles in controlling axonal regeneration and neuronal plasticity. We show here that NgR1-3 mRNAs were differentially expressed exclusively in neurons situated in the telencephalon, diencephalons, and cerebellum, whereas we could not detect any NgR1-3 mRNA expression in the mesencephalon, pons, medulla oblongata, and spinal cord. On the other hand, Nogo-A mRNA was abundantly expressed in both neurons and oligodendrocytes throughout the central nervous system (CNS). MAG and OMgp mRNAs were also abundantly expressed in oligodendrocytes throughout the CNS. Interestingly, we did not detect NgR1-3 mRNAs in monoaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area, locus caeruleus, and raphe nuclei, which are known to have high regenerative capacity. In addition, although neurons in the reticular thalamus and cerebellar nuclei are also known to show high capacity for regeneration, NgR1-3 mRNAs were not detected there. These data indicate that NgR1-3, Nogo-A, MAG, and OMgp mRNAs are differentially expressed in the rat CNS and suggest that the level of NgR1-3 expression in a neuron might determine its regenerative capacity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008024 Ligands A molecule that binds to another molecule, used especially to refer to a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule, e.g., an antigen binding to an antibody, a hormone or neurotransmitter binding to a receptor, or a substrate or allosteric effector binding to an enzyme. Ligands are also molecules that donate or accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond with the central metal atom of a coordination complex. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Ligand
D008297 Male Males
D009185 Myelin Proteins MYELIN-specific proteins that play a structural or regulatory role in the genesis and maintenance of the lamellar MYELIN SHEATH structure. Myelin Protein,Protein, Myelin,Proteins, Myelin
D009474 Neurons The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Nerve Cells,Cell, Nerve,Cells, Nerve,Nerve Cell,Neuron
D009836 Oligodendroglia A class of large neuroglial (macroglial) cells in the central nervous system. Oligodendroglia may be called interfascicular, perivascular, or perineuronal (not the same as SATELLITE CELLS, PERINEURONAL of GANGLIA) according to their location. They form the insulating MYELIN SHEATH of axons in the central nervous system. Interfascicular Oligodendroglia,Oligodendrocytes,Perineuronal Oligodendroglia,Perineuronal Satellite Oligodendroglia Cells,Perivascular Oligodendroglia,Satellite Cells, Perineuronal, Oligodendroglia,Perineuronal Satellite Oligodendrocytes,Interfascicular Oligodendroglias,Oligodendrocyte,Oligodendrocyte, Perineuronal Satellite,Oligodendrocytes, Perineuronal Satellite,Oligodendroglia, Interfascicular,Oligodendroglia, Perineuronal,Oligodendroglia, Perivascular,Perineuronal Satellite Oligodendrocyte,Satellite Oligodendrocyte, Perineuronal,Satellite Oligodendrocytes, Perineuronal
D011956 Receptors, Cell Surface Cell surface proteins that bind signalling molecules external to the cell with high affinity and convert this extracellular event into one or more intracellular signals that alter the behavior of the target cell (From Alberts, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 2nd ed, pp693-5). Cell surface receptors, unlike enzymes, do not chemically alter their ligands. Cell Surface Receptor,Cell Surface Receptors,Hormone Receptors, Cell Surface,Receptors, Endogenous Substances,Cell Surface Hormone Receptors,Endogenous Substances Receptors,Receptor, Cell Surface,Surface Receptor, Cell
D002490 Central Nervous System The main information-processing organs of the nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. Cerebrospinal Axis,Axi, Cerebrospinal,Axis, Cerebrospinal,Central Nervous Systems,Cerebrospinal Axi,Nervous System, Central,Nervous Systems, Central,Systems, Central Nervous
D005786 Gene Expression Regulation Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control (induction or repression) of gene action at the level of transcription or translation. Gene Action Regulation,Regulation of Gene Expression,Expression Regulation, Gene,Regulation, Gene Action,Regulation, Gene Expression
D000070798 Nogo Proteins Myelin proteins that are expressed as three isoforms: Nogo-A, Nogo-B, and Nogo-C. These share a C-terminal reticulon homology domain (RHD), consisting of two hydrophobic membrane domains flanking a 66 amino acid (Nogo-66) hydrophilic region. A long transmembrane region allows conformations that either span the entire membrane or fold into a hairpin conformation. Nogo inhibits NEURITE outgrowth and modulates wiring and the restriction of SYNAPTIC PLASTICITY in the adult central nervous system. It also regulates neurite fasciculation, branching, and extension in the developing nervous system. NI-220 Protein,NI-250 Protein,NI-35 Protein,NI-35-250,Neurite Growth Inhibitor 35-350,Nogo Protein,Nogo-66 Protein,Nogo-A Protein,Nogo-B Protein,Nogo-C Protein,Reticulon 4-B Protein,Reticulon-4 Protein,NI 220 Protein,NI 250 Protein,NI 35 250,NI 35 Protein,Neurite Growth Inhibitor 35 350,Nogo 66 Protein,Nogo A Protein,Nogo B Protein,Nogo C Protein,Reticulon 4 B Protein,Reticulon 4 Protein
D000070816 Nogo Receptor 1 A high affinity receptor for myelin-associated inhibitors (MAIs) that include NOGO-A PROTEIN; OLIGODENDROCYTE MYELIN GLYCOPROTEIN; and MYELIN-ASSOCIATED GLYCOPROTEIN. It is expressed primarily by neurons in the brain and OLFACTORY BULBS. During embryonic development, it is expressed in the PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. It localizes to GROWTH CONES and may inhibit neurite outgrowth following SPINAL INJURY. NgR1 Protein,Nogo-66 Receptor,RTN4R Protein,Reticulon-4 Receptor,Nogo 66 Receptor,Protein, NgR1,Protein, RTN4R,Receptor, Nogo-66,Receptor, Reticulon-4,Reticulon 4 Receptor

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