Abstract |
An increase in 14-3-3 mRNA expression after hypoglossal nerve injury was demonstrated by RNA finger printing using the arbitrary primed polymerase chain reaction (RAP-PCR). RAP-PCR was carried out to compare differences in mRNA expression between axotomized (6 h after the transection) and normal hypoglossal nuclei in mice. The expression of several gene fragments was increased after nerve injury; one fragment was identified as 14-3-3 which is an activator of Raf-1. Since a family of 14-3-3 genes are identified in the rat, we examined the expression of five members of the rat 14-3-3 family after injury (beta, gamma, zeta, eta and theta). Among these family members, a substantial up-regulation in mRNA expression was observed for the zeta and θ forms. Subsequent emulsion autoradiography of hybridization tissue sections revealed an increase in zeta and theta mRNA in injured motoneurons. Since 14-3-3 has the ability to dimerize and activate Raf-1, the up-regulation of 14-3-3 expression would be expected to facilitate the Ras-Erk signal pathway by Raf-1 activation. Our previous results have demonstrated that Shc, Erk1 and Mek1 mRNAs are up-regulated during nerve regeneration, whereas PKA which inhibits the Ras-Erk pathway via Raf-1 was down-regulated. Taken together, the present results suggest that enhancement in expression of molecules involved in the Ras-Erk signaling is required for peripheral nerve regeneration.
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Authors | K Namikawa, Q Su, S Kiryu-Seo, H Kiyama |
Journal | Brain research. Molecular brain research
(Brain Res Mol Brain Res)
Vol. 55
Issue 2
Pg. 315-20
(Apr 1998)
ISSN: 0169-328X [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 9582444
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright 1998 Elsevier Science B.V. |
Chemical References |
- 14-3-3 Proteins
- Proteins
- RNA, Messenger
- Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase
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Topics |
- 14-3-3 Proteins
- Animals
- Axotomy
- Hypoglossal Nerve
(physiology)
- In Situ Hybridization
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Motor Neurons
(metabolism)
- Multigene Family
- Primed In Situ Labeling
- Protein Biosynthesis
- Proteins
(genetics)
- RNA, Messenger
(biosynthesis)
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase
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