2012
Small-molecule-induced Rho-inhibition: NSAIDs after spinal cord injury
Kopp MA, Liebscher T, Niedeggen A, Laufer S, Brommer B, Jungehulsing GJ, Strittmatter SM, Dirnagl U, Schwab JM. Small-molecule-induced Rho-inhibition: NSAIDs after spinal cord injury. Cell And Tissue Research 2012, 349: 119-132. PMID: 22350947, PMCID: PMC3744771, DOI: 10.1007/s00441-012-1334-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalHumansNeuronal PlasticityRho GTP-Binding ProteinsSignal TransductionSmall Molecule LibrariesSpinal Cord InjuriesConceptsSpinal cord injuryCentral nervous systemAxonal plasticityCord injuryAcute spinal cord injuryExperimental spinal cord injuryNon-steroid anti-inflammatory drugsRelevant SCI modelGrowth-inhibitory environmentCNS injury modelsAnti-inflammatory drugsOligodendrocyte myelin glycoproteinRhoA inhibitionRepulsive guidance moleculeMotor recoveryAxonal sproutingPreclinical evidenceFunctional recoveryLocomotor recoverySCI modelChondroitin sulfate proteoglycanCNS injuryNeurofunctional outcomeGrowth cone collapsePossible clinical translation
2007
ROCK and Rho: Biochemistry and Neuronal Functions of Rho-Associated Protein Kinases
Schmandke A, Schmandke A, Strittmatter SM. ROCK and Rho: Biochemistry and Neuronal Functions of Rho-Associated Protein Kinases. The Neuroscientist 2007, 13: 454-469. PMID: 17901255, PMCID: PMC2849133, DOI: 10.1177/1073858407303611.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Adhesion MoleculesCentral Nervous SystemCytoskeletonHumansLipoproteinsMyelin ProteinsNerve Tissue ProteinsNeuronsNogo ProteinsProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledReceptors, ImmunologicRho GTP-Binding ProteinsRho-Associated KinasesSignal TransductionConceptsProtein kinaseRho-Associated Protein KinaseSignal transduction mechanismsNeuronal functionDiverse neuronal functionsActin cytoskeletonRho familyExtracellular signalsROCK functionSignaling pathwaysBiochemical knowledgeCell survivalTransduction mechanismsCell migrationAxonal guidanceDendritic spine morphologyKinaseROCK pathwayPathwayNeuronal regenerationSpine morphologyRhoBrain developmentKey rolePotential sites
2003
Rho Kinase Inhibition Enhances Axonal Regeneration in the Injured CNS
Fournier AE, Takizawa BT, Strittmatter SM. Rho Kinase Inhibition Enhances Axonal Regeneration in the Injured CNS. Journal Of Neuroscience 2003, 23: 1416-1423. PMID: 12598630, PMCID: PMC6742251, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.23-04-01416.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsADP Ribose TransferasesAmidesAnimalsAxonsBotulinum ToxinsCells, CulturedChick EmbryoEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleGanglia, SpinalIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMotor ActivityMyelin ProteinsNerve RegenerationNeuritesNogo ProteinsPC12 CellsProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesPyridinesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRho GTP-Binding ProteinsRho-Associated KinasesSpinal Cord InjuriesConceptsAxonal regenerationAdult ratsNeurite outgrowthCorticospinal tract lesionsNeurite outgrowth inhibitorChick DRG neuronsRho-kinase inhibitionCST fibersDRG neuronsCST lesionLocomotor recoveryTract lesionsSpinal cordOutgrowth inhibitorInhibits neurite outgrowthNogo-66Activity levelsMyelinKinase inhibitionLesionsActivation of RhoRatsC3 transferaseInhibition of p160ROCKInhibitors
2001
Semaphorin-mediated axonal guidance via Rho-related G proteins
Liu B, Strittmatter S. Semaphorin-mediated axonal guidance via Rho-related G proteins. Current Opinion In Cell Biology 2001, 13: 619-626. PMID: 11544032, DOI: 10.1016/s0955-0674(00)00260-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Rho GTPases and axonal growth cone collapse
Fournier AE, Kalb RG, Strittmatter SM. Rho GTPases and axonal growth cone collapse. Methods In Enzymology 2000, 325: 473-482. PMID: 11036628, DOI: 10.1016/s0076-6879(00)25467-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Rac1 Mediates Collapsin-1-Induced Growth Cone Collapse
Jin Z, Strittmatter SM. Rac1 Mediates Collapsin-1-Induced Growth Cone Collapse. Journal Of Neuroscience 1997, 17: 6256-6263. PMID: 9236236, PMCID: PMC6568359, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.17-16-06256.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchADP Ribose TransferasesAnimalsBotulinum ToxinsCdc42 GTP-Binding ProteinCell Cycle ProteinsCells, CulturedChick EmbryoGanglia, SpinalGlycoproteinsGTP-Binding ProteinsLysophospholipidsMyelin ProteinsNerve Growth FactorsNeuritesRac GTP-Binding ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsRho GTP-Binding ProteinsSemaphorin-3ASensitivity and SpecificityThrombin