ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 18.5
Han Wang,Caoling Li,Jingwei Zhang,Zhao Yang,Junjun Li,Yu Cao,Kangbing Wu,Zhihong Liu,Junxing Hao,Xiaoxue Ye
Transition metal sulfides have garnered significant interest in the realm of photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensors due to their remarkable optical and electrical properties. However, their intrinsic UV–vis adsorption and electron-donor consumption severely hinder their nonirritating and in situ epidermal PEC applications. Herein, a NIR-808 nm light-excited heterojunction, phosphomolybdic acid-encapsulated ytterbium-doped bismuth sulfide (Yb-Bi 2 S 3 /PMA), is synthesized by hydrothermal method for self-sufficient electron donor-based PEC sensing. Further, the Yb-Bi 2 S 3 /PMA heterojunction is decorated on flexible and integrated laser-induced graphene electrode arrays, providing ultrafast charge carrier transfer capacity and robust mechanical durability (300 bending cycles) for subsequent wearable PEC sensing. As a showcase, the aptamer molecular recognition-based wearable PEC sensor for sweat trace Neuropeptide Y (NPY, a stress or depression biomarker) presents an ultra-low detection limit (0.39 fM) and good anti-interference ability. Moreover, the integration of wearable PEC aptasensor with signal processing and wireless communication facilitates nonirritating and in situ analysis of sweat trace NPY dynamics in various real scenarios (feeding behaviors, physiological stress, and circadian rhythm). More broadly, this research establishes the foundation for NIR-excitable semiconductors equipped with self-sufficient electron donor capabilities, unlocking the potential for ultrasensitive wearable PEC sensing applications.
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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光电化学传感
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BIOMEDICAL CHROMATOGRAPHY
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2015
·Vol. 29
·期 8
·1280-1289
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IF 1.723
Xiang Ji,Dan Li,Hua Li
A novel molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) monolith for highly selective extraction of cholecystokinin (CCK) neuropeptides was prepared in a micropipette tip. The MIPs were synthesized by epitope imprinting technique and the polymerization conditions were investigated and optimized. The synthesized MIPs were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analyzer and scanning electron microscope. A molecularly imprinted solid-phase microextraction (MI- μ -SPE) method was developed for the extraction of CCK neuropeptides in aqueous solutions. The parameters affecting MI- μ -SPE were optimized. The results indicated that this MIP monolith exhibited specific recognition capability and high enrichment efficiency for CCK neuropeptides. In addition, it showed excellent reusability. This MIP monolith was used for desalting and enrichment of CCK4, CCK5 and CCK8 from human cerebrospinal fluid prior to matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry analysis, and the results show that this MIP monolith can be a useful tool for effective purification and highly selective enrichment of multiple homologous CCK neuropeptides in cerebrospinal fluid simultaneously. By employing MI- μ -SPE combined with HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis, endogenous CCK4 in human cerebrospinal fluid was quantified. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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分析化学
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神经生物学
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医学
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PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
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2025
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IF 4
Benshui Shu,Yuting Huang,Xinyi Xie,Cuiting Liu,Jintian Lin,Ying Xiao,Jingjing Zhang
Azadirachtin, a highly effective botanical pesticide, demonstrated notable biological activities against Spodoptera frugiperda , including mortality induction, growth and development inhibition, and antifeedant effects. Neuropeptide F (NPF) has been shown to play a role in various physiological processes in insects. Nonetheless, the functions of Sf- NPF1 in regulating food intake and antifeedant induction by azadirachtin in S. frugiperda larvae are yet to be elucidated. In this study, the antifeedant effects induced by 0.5 and 1.0 μg/g azadirachtin treatments in S. frugiperda larvae were evaluated. The sequence of Sf-NPF1 was identified with two transcript variants, and the proteins exhibit high identity with NPFs found in lepidopteran insects. Spatiotemporal expression analysis indicated that Sf-NPF1 exhibited high expression levels in first instar larvae and male adults, while the lowest expression was observed in non-feeding stages (egg and pupa stages). Besides, Sf-NPF1 also demonstrated notable expression in the midgut tissue of larvae. Azadirachtin treatments inhibited the expression of Sf-NPF1 in the larval midgut. The injection of the Sf- NPF1a mature peptide resulted in increased larval food intake and weight gain during a two-day treatment period. The antifeedant effect induced by 1.0 μg/g azadirachtin was also mitigated by the injection of Sf- NPF1a mature peptide. Our results indicated that Sf- NPF1 may serve as a positive regulator of food intake in S. frugiperda larvae, while azadirachtin could exert an antifeedant effect in larvae via inhibiting the expression of Sf-NPF1 . These findings establish a foundation for comprehending the mechanism behind the antifeedant effect induced by azadirachtin in insect larvae and provide a potential target for developing novel insecticides.
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昆虫学
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分子生物学
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农药科学
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生理学
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生物化学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2015
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IF 6.723
Juan Li,Zheyu Shen,Xuehua Ma,Wenzhi Ren,Lingchao Xiang,An Gong,Tian Xia,Junming Guo,Aiguo Wu
By enabling nanoparticle-based drug delivery system to actively target cancer cells with high selectivity, active targeted molecules have attracted great attention in the application of nanoparticles for anticancer drug delivery. However, the clinical application of most active targeted molecules in breast cancer therapy is limited, due to the low expression of their receptors in breast tumors or coexpression in the normal and tumor breast tissues. Here, a neuropeptide Y Y1 receptors ligand PNBL-NPY, as a novel targeted molecule, is conjugated with anticancer drug doxorubicin encapsulating albumin nanoparticles to investigate the effect of Y1 receptors on the delivery of drug-loaded nanoparticles to breast cancer cells and its potential for breast cancer therapy. The PNBL-NPY can actively recognize and bind to the Y1 receptors that are significantly overexpressed on the surface of the breast cancer cells, and the drug-loaded nanoparticles are delivered directly into the cancer cells through internalization. This system is highly selective and able to distinguish the breast cancer cells from the normal cells, due to normal breast cells that express Y2 receptors only. It is anticipated that this study may provide a guidance in the development of Y1 receptor-based nanoparticulate drug delivery system for a safer and more efficient breast cancer therapy.
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癌症研究
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纳米技术
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药学科学
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分子生物学
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Biomaterials Science
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2021
·Vol. 9
·期 13
·4765-4777
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IF 6.843
Shu Li,Chen Guo,Xingjiao Zhang,Xiaojing Liu,Jing Mu,Chunxia Liu,Yali Peng,Min Chang
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental diseases and can greatly disrupt everyday life. Although there has been substantial research on anxiety disorders, novel therapeutics are needed. Neuropeptide S (NPS) is a potential therapeutic candidate owing to its strong anxiolytic activity; however, some disadvantages, such as its poor metabolic stability and inability to cross the blood–brain barrier (BBB), limit its use in the clinic. Herein, inspired by nose-to-brain drug delivery strategies, an endogenous 20-amino-acid-long mNPS peptide was modified by incorporating palmitic acid into its functional Lys12 side chain (M-3), which was expected to facilitate nose-to-brain penetration and exert a prolonged anxiolytic-like effect compared to mNPS. We found that M-3 assembled into nanofibers that retained the bioactivity of NPS and exhibited obvious improvements in metabolic stability. Notably, as expected, self-assembled M-3 was able to penetrate into the brain and exert anxiolytic effects. The elevated plus-maze (EPM) results further revealed that M-3 could produce prolonged anxiolytic-like effects in mice. In vivo imaging studies revealed that self-assembled M-3 could be efficiently transported from the nasal cavity to the brain. Furthermore, when intranasally administered, this molecule exhibited a significantly prolonged anxiolytic-like effect, which further illustrated that this molecule has a potent nose-to-brain penetration in vivo. Overall, this self-assembled nanofiber showed potent nose-to-brain penetration ability and prolonged bioactivity.
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神经科学
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药理学
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CURRENT BIOLOGY
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2025
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IF 7.5
Mingmin Zhou,Meijun Zheng,Xiaohang Zhang,Xin Liu,Jing Guo,Xichu Cao,Aike Guo,Yan Li
Animals display rhythmic foraging behavior synchronized with the Earth’s 24-h cycle. However, the underlying neural mechanism remains poorly understood. In this study, we found that one group of olfactory inhibitory projection neurons (iPNs) in Drosophila , called mlPN3, exhibits circadian responses to food odor and plays an essential role in promoting rhythmic foraging. We show that this circadian activity of mlPN3 neurons is driven by a rhythmic inhibition from a group of dopaminergic neurons (DANs), PAM-β'2. Furthermore, PAM-β'2 DANs are activated in the early morning by a group of circadian neurons, called morning cells, through pigment-dispersing factor (PDF) neuropeptide. Suppressing either PAM-β'2 DANs or morning cells impairs morning foraging, which is fully rescued by inhibiting mlPN3 neurons. Together, our findings show that the constant inhibition on foraging behavior of these iPNs is lifted by the circadian signal through dopaminergic suppression, providing critical insights into the function of the disinhibition circuit in circadian regulation.
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神经科学
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时间生物学
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行为遗传学
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BIOMATERIALS
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2016
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IF 8.387
Juan Li,Yuchen Tian,Dingying Shan,An Gong,Leyong Zeng,Wenzhi Ren,Lingchao Xiang,Ethan Gerhard,Jinshun Zhao,Jian Yang,Aiguo Wu
Targeted molecular imaging has attracted great attention in cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, most clinically used ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) are non-targeted microbubbles seldom used for cancer imaging. Here, we fabricated fluorescent nanobubbles (NBs) by encapsulation of liquid tetradecafluorohexane (C 6 F 14 ) within biodegradable photoluminescent polymers (BPLPs) through an emulsion-evaporation process and conjugation of PNBL-NPY ligand for specific targeting of Y 1 receptors overexpressed in breast tumors. The developed PNBL-NPY modified NBs were uniform in size with good dispersibility and photostability, presenting good ultrasound enhancement. Further, in vitro and in vivo results indicated that the fabricated NBs exhibit high affinity and specificity to Y 1 receptor-overexpressing breast cancer cells and tumors with minimal toxicity and damage to organs. Our developed PNBL-NPY-modified NBs are novel targeted UCAs for safe, efficient and specific targeted breast cancer imaging, and may provide a new nanoplatform for early cancer diagnosis and treatment in the future.
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医学影像
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癌症诊断
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纳米技术
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生物医学工程
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Nature Communications
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 1
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IF 14.7
Zhang Yan,Shen Jiayi,Xie Famin,Liu Zhiwei,Yin Fangfang,Cheng Mingxiu,Wang Liang,Cai Meiting,Herzog Herbert,Wu Ping,Zhang Zhi,Zhan Cheng,Liu Tiemin
Resistance to stress is a key determinant for mammalian functioning. While many studies have revealed neural circuits and substrates responsible for initiating and mediating stress responses, little is known about how the brain resists to stress and prevents overreactions. Here, we identified a previously uncharacterized neuropeptide Y (NPY) neuronal population in the dorsal raphe nucleus and ventrolateral periaqueductal gray region (DRN/vlPAG) with anxiolytic effects in male mice. NPY DRN/vlPAG neurons are rapidly activated by various stressful stimuli. Inhibiting these neurons exacerbated hypophagic and anxiety responses during stress, while activation significantly ameliorates acute stress-induced hypophagia and anxiety levels and transmits positive valence. Furthermore, NPY DRN/vlPAG neurons exert differential but synergic anxiolytic effects via inhibitory projections to the paraventricular thalamic nucleus (PVT) and the lateral hypothalamic area (LH). Together, our findings reveal a feedforward inhibition neural mechanism underlying stress resistance and suggest NPY DRN/vlPAG neurons as a potential therapeutic target for stress-related disorders.
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神经科学
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应激生物学
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 18.5
Wen Qin,Ling Li,Wen Niu,Wan-Rong Wang,Dian-Wei Wu,Chang-Geng Song,Chang-He Gao,Zhao Mu,Franklin R. Tay,Kai Jiao,Li-Na Niu
Achieving optimal implant restoration hinges on both robust osseointegration as the structural foundation and favorable osseoperception for advanced masticatory function. The significance of nerve innervation in the peri-implant environment as the cornerstone of osseointegration and osseoperception is often underestimated. Despite the integral role of endogenous electric fields (EFs) in the human body, particularly in electrosensitive tissues like nerve tissue, the current approach involving external electrical stimulation is invasive and not clinically applicable. The present study introduces a conductive hydrogel designed to respond to endogenous EFs, aiming to foster nerve regeneration around dental implants to coordinate both osseointegration and osseoperception. The hydrogel promotes neurite outgrowth by upregulating intracellular Ca 2+ concentration and activating subsequent pathways. Furthermore, the enhanced release of neuropeptides from neurocells improves the osteogenesis of osteoblasts. The impact of the conductive hydrogel on osseointegration and osseoperception is also thoroughly investigated in vivo. This conductive hydrogel represents a unique strategy for enhancing osseointegration and osseoperception within the endogenous EFs of the peri-implant environment. This advancement opens the door to achieving the physiological and psychological integration of dental implants.
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生物材料
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组织工程
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牙科种植学
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生物医学工程
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神经科学
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Heliyon
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2023
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IF 4
Yanfeng Huang,Qing Lin,Xue Tan,Liangliang Jia,Hui Li,Zaishi Zhu,Changlong Fu,Lili Wang,Linlong Liu,Min Mao,Zhouping Yi,Dezun Ma,Xihai Li
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease characterized by chronic pain, and the perception of pain is closely associated with brain function and neuropeptide regulation. Rehmannia is common plant herb with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that is used to treat OA. However, it is unclear whether Rehmannia alleviates OA-related pain via regulation of neuropeptides and brain function. We examined the pain relief regulatory pathway in OA after treatment with Rehmannia by verifying the therapeutic effect of Rehmannia alcohol extract in vivo and vitro and exploring of the potential mechanism underlying the analgesic effect of Rahmanian using functional magnetic resonance imaging and measuring neuropeptide secretion. Our results showed that Rehmanni a alcohol extract and the related active ingredient, Rehmannioside D , can delay cartilage degradation and alleviate inflammation in OA rats. The Rehmanni a alcohol extract can also relieve OA pain, reduce the secretion of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP), and reverse the pathological changes in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Our research results demonstrate that Rehmannia alleviates OA pain by protecting cartilage, preventing the stimulation of inflammatory factors on neuropeptide secretion, and influencing the relevant functional areas of the brain.
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药理学
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神经科学
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风湿病学
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中医
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CANCER RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 16.6
Ding Wen,Zhu Jianzheng,Mo Jianshan,Ouyang Shumin,Liu Guopin,Su Yingxue,Sun Danyuan,Ye Jiangling,Wu Yanle,Yan Jiayu,Xue Menghan,Yue Peibin,Lu Jin-jian,Wang Libin,Wang Yandong,Zhang Xiaolei
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with limited therapeutic options. Neuroendocrine differentiation is a prominent feature of SCLC. This study identified VGF, a secreted neuropeptide precursor, as a critical regulator of neuroendocrine differentiation in SCLC, particularly the ASCL1+ subtype. VGF orchestrated upregulation of the transcription factor ASCL1 through a CREB-dependent mechanism, thereby promoting neuroendocrine differentiation. Furthermore, VGF mediated the transformation of fibroblasts into cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), establishing metabolic coupling between SCLC cells and CAFs via lactate exchange. A therapeutic strategy targeting VGF and monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT-1) disrupted neuroendocrine differentiation and SCLC-CAF metabolic coupling, demonstrating significant efficacy in both in vitro and in vivo models. Together, this study provides insights into the mechanisms underlying SCLC neuroendocrine differentiation and reveals targets and therapeutic strategies for advanced SCLC.
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癌症生物学
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分子生物学
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神经生物学
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细胞信号传导
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肿瘤微环境
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代谢调控
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Journal of Advanced Research
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2024
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Ya-Bo Zhao,Shi-Zhe Wang,Wen-Ting Guo,Le Wang,Xun Tang,Jin-Nan Li,Lin Xu,Qi-Xin Zhou
Introduction Subtypes of the dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP) family, such as DPP4, are reportedly associated with memory impairment. DPP9 is widely distributed in cells throughout the body, including the brain. However, whether DPP9 regulates memory has not yet been elucidated. Objectives This study aimed to elucidate the role of DPP9 in memory, as well as the underlying molecular mechanism. Methods We performed immunofluorescence on mouse brains to explore the distribution of DPP9 in different brain regions and used AAV vectors to construct knockdown and overexpression models. The effects of changing DPP9 expression on memory were demonstrated through behavioral experiments. Finally, we used electrophysiology, proteomics and affinity purification mass spectrometry (AP-MS) to study the molecular mechanism by which DPP9 affects memory. Results Here, we report that DPP9, which is found almost exclusively in neurons, is expressed and has enzyme activity in many brain regions, especially in the hippocampus. Hippocampal DPP9 expression increases after fear memory formation. Fear memory was impaired by DPP9 knockdown and enhanced by DPP9 protein overexpression in the hippocampus. According to subsequent hippocampal proteomics, multiple pathways, including the peptidase pathway, which can be bidirectionally regulated by DPP9. DPP9 directly interacts with its enzymatic substrate neuropeptide Y (NPY) in neurons. Hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP) is also bidirectionally regulated by DPP9. Moreover, inhibiting DPP enzyme activity impaired both LTP and memory. In addition, AP-MS revealed that DPP9-interacting proteins are involved in the functions of dendritic spines and axons. By combining AP-MS and proteomics, DPP9 was shown to play a role in regulating actin functions. Conclusion Taken together, our findings reveal that DPP9 affects the CNS not only through enzymatic activity but also through protein–protein interactions. This study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms of memory and DPP family functions.
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神经科学
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分子生物学
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行为科学
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蛋白质组学
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