基础医学与临床 ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (10): 1376-1382.doi: 10.16352/j.issn.1001-6325.2024.10.1376

• 研究论文 • 上一篇    下一篇

m6A甲基转移酶样蛋白14在抑郁样小鼠海马中的表达

杨琳1, 曲智1,2, 王源1,2, 易文学1,3, 辛锦1,3, 尹小暖1,3, 段东晓1*   

  1. 郑州大学 1.基础医学院 生理学和神经生物学系;
    2.医学院 医学检验系;
    3.医学院 临床医学系, 河南 郑州 450051
  • 收稿日期:2024-01-18 修回日期:2024-05-29 出版日期:2024-10-05 发布日期:2024-09-27
  • 通讯作者: * dongxiaoduan@zzu.edu.cn
  • 基金资助:
    河南省科技攻关项目(192102310084,222102310143);郑州大学2022年度大学生创新创业训练计划项目(2022cxcy706)

Expression of m6A-modified methyltransferase-like 14 in the hippocampus of depression-like mice

YANG Lin1, QU Zhi1,2, WANG Yuan1,2, YI Wenxue1,3, XIN Jin1,3, YIN Xiaonuan1,3, DUAN Dongxiao1*   

  1. 1. Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Basic Medical School;
    2. Department of Medical Laboratory,Medical College;
    3. Department of Clinical Medicine,Medical College, Zhengzhou University,Zhengzhou 450051,China
  • Received:2024-01-18 Revised:2024-05-29 Online:2024-10-05 Published:2024-09-27
  • Contact: * dongxiaoduan@zzu.edu.cn

摘要: 目的 研究m6A甲基转移酶样蛋白14(METTL14)在抑郁样小鼠海马中的表达变化和作用。方法 1)将C57BL/6J小鼠分为对照组和抑郁模型组。单笼单只饲养并加以不定期慢性不可预知刺激(CUMS),制备抑郁模型时间为4个月。2)用强迫游泳实验(FST)、蔗糖偏好实验(SPT)、悬尾实验 (TST)测试模型小鼠的抑郁样行为。3)行为学检测完成后,取两组小鼠的海马组织,用qRT-PCR、Western blot、Dot blot、免疫组化及免疫荧光等技术检测小鼠海马组织m6A修饰及甲基化转移酶样蛋白METTL14的表达。结果 1)模型组小鼠出现明显的抑郁样行为;2)模型组小鼠海马组织中METTL14表达量在mRNA水平升高并伴随m6A修饰水平升高;3)模型组小鼠海马CA1、CA3及DG区METTL14蛋白表达量升高且存在神经元损伤现象。结论 抑郁样小鼠海马区m6A甲基化功能活跃。

关键词: N6-甲基腺苷, 甲基转移酶样蛋白14, 抑郁症, RNA修饰

Abstract: Objective To investigate the expression of m6A methyltransferase-like protein 14(METTL14) in the hippocampus of depression-like mice, and to provide a theoretical basis for further study of the molecular mechanism of depression and new drug targets. Methods 1)Twenty-four male C57BL/6J mice were divided into control group and depression model group. The control group was fed normally, and the model group was kept in single animal cage for 4 months and added with Chronic Unpredictable Animal Stress (CUMS) to establish the depression-like model. 2)After modeling, depression-like behaviors in model group were tested using forced swimming test (FST), sucrose preference test (SPT)and tail suspension test (TST).3)Twenty-four hours after completion of behavioral test, the hippocampus tissues of mice were collected, and the expression of m6A methyltransferase-like protein METTL14 in the hippocampus of mice was detected by molecular biology experiments. Results 1)The mice in the model group showed significant depression-like behavior; 2)The expression of METTL14 in the hippocampus of the model group showed an increased mRNA expression with the increased m6A modification. 3)In the model group, the expression of METTL14 in hippocampal CA1, CA3 and DG districts increased and there was neuronal damage found. Conclusions m6A methylation function has been proved to be more active in the hippocampus of depressed mice.

Key words: N6-methyladenosine, methyltransferase-like protein 14(METTL14), depression disorder, RNA modification

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