2015
DARPP-32 interaction with adducin may mediate rapid environmental effects on striatal neurons
Engmann O, Giralt A, Gervasi N, Marion-Poll L, Gasmi L, Filhol O, Picciotto MR, Gilligan D, Greengard P, Nairn AC, Hervé D, Girault JA. DARPP-32 interaction with adducin may mediate rapid environmental effects on striatal neurons. Nature Communications 2015, 6: 10099. PMID: 26639316, PMCID: PMC4675091, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms10099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBehavior, AnimalBrainCaffeineCalmodulin-Binding ProteinsCentral Nervous System StimulantsChlorocebus aethiopsCocaineCOS CellsDendritic SpinesDopamine and cAMP-Regulated Phosphoprotein 32EnvironmentFluorescence Recovery After PhotobleachingImmunoblottingImmunohistochemistryIn Vitro TechniquesMass SpectrometryMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMutationNeostriatumNeuronsNucleus AccumbensPhosphorylationRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRewardConceptsAdducin phosphorylationCytoskeletal proteinsActin filamentsMolecular pathwaysCellular mechanismsEnvironmental changesPhosphorylationDARPP-32Striatal neuronsAdducinMutant miceSynaptic stabilityProteinCascadeMultiple effectsEnvironmental effectsBindsDendritic spinesNeuronsModification of responsesBrief exposurePathwayInteractionFilamentsEnrichment
2011
FACS purification of immunolabeled cell types from adult rat brain
Guez-Barber D, Fanous S, Harvey BK, Zhang Y, Lehrmann E, Becker KG, Picciotto MR, Hope BT. FACS purification of immunolabeled cell types from adult rat brain. Journal Of Neuroscience Methods 2011, 203: 10-18. PMID: 21911005, PMCID: PMC3221768, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2011.08.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFluorescence-activated cell sortingCell typesPromoter-driven reporter geneBrain tissueExtracellular proteinsFACS procedureReporter geneFACS purificationRat brainReal-time PCRMolecular analysisSorted cellsCell sortingAdult rat brainTime PCRIntact cell bodiesTransgenic miceMolecular alterationsNeuN antibodyQuantitative assayCell bodiesAvailable antibodiesBrainTissueGenesFACS Identifies Unique Cocaine-Induced Gene Regulation in Selectively Activated Adult Striatal Neurons
Guez-Barber D, Fanous S, Golden SA, Schrama R, Koya E, Stern AL, Bossert JM, Harvey BK, Picciotto MR, Hope BT. FACS Identifies Unique Cocaine-Induced Gene Regulation in Selectively Activated Adult Striatal Neurons. Journal Of Neuroscience 2011, 31: 4251-4259. PMID: 21411666, PMCID: PMC3073079, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.6195-10.2011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStriatal neuronsFluorescence-activated cell sortingNeural activity marker FosCocaine-induced locomotionActivity marker FosAdult striatal neuronsUnique gene expression profileP38 MAPK signalingCell-type specificityGene expression profilesSmall proportionTransgenic ratsActivated neuronsImmediate early genesMolecular neuroadaptationsSpecific neuronsGene regulationBehavioral effectsNeuronsAbused drugsMAPK signalingExpression profilesProtein productsCocaineLacZ gene
2007
Prenatal cocaine exposure enhances responsivity of locus coeruleus norepinephrine neurons: Role of autoreceptors
Elsworth JD, Morrow BA, Nguyen V, Mitra J, Picciotto MR, Roth RH. Prenatal cocaine exposure enhances responsivity of locus coeruleus norepinephrine neurons: Role of autoreceptors. Neuroscience 2007, 147: 419-427. PMID: 17543464, PMCID: PMC2855228, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2007.04.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoradiographyAutoreceptorsClonidineCocaineFemaleGenes, fosImmunohistochemistryInjections, IntravenousLocus CoeruleusMaleNeuronsNorepinephrinePrefrontal CortexPregnancyPrenatal Exposure Delayed EffectsRadioligand AssayRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyStress, PsychologicalTyrosine 3-MonooxygenaseConceptsPrenatal cocaine exposureNorepinephrine neuronsCocaine exposurePrenatal cocaineTyrosine hydroxylase-positive neuronsLocus coeruleus norepinephrine neuronsPrenatal cocaine exposure resultsPrenatal saline controlsRole of autoreceptorsLocus coeruleus noradrenergic systemPrenatal treatment groupsCocaine exposure resultsAlpha2-adrenergic receptorsInjection of cocaineGestational day 10Pharmacology of cocaineDaily i.LC neuronsNorepinephrine turnoverPregnant ratsNeurobehavioral deficitsSaline controlsFos expressionNoradrenergic systemRat modelCytisine, a partial agonist of high-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, has antidepressant-like properties in male C57BL/6J mice
Mineur YS, Somenzi O, Picciotto MR. Cytisine, a partial agonist of high-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, has antidepressant-like properties in male C57BL/6J mice. Neuropharmacology 2007, 52: 1256-1262. PMID: 17320916, PMCID: PMC1959230, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2007.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntidepressant-like effectsAntidepressant-like propertiesAntidepressant efficacyNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsPartial agonistBasolateral amygdalaAcetylcholine receptorsHigh-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptorsC-Fos immunoreactivityNovel antidepressant drugsC-fos expressionPotential neurobiological correlatesAlpha3/Classical antidepressantsAntidepressant drugsRodent modelsImmunohistochemical analysisNeuronal activityAnimal modelsFull agonistAgonistsNeuronal systemsEfficacyNeurobiological correlatesCytisine
2006
Expression of ezrin in glial tubes in the adult subventricular zone and rostral migratory stream
Cleary MA, Uboha N, Picciotto MR, Beech RD. Expression of ezrin in glial tubes in the adult subventricular zone and rostral migratory stream. Neuroscience 2006, 143: 851-861. PMID: 16996217, PMCID: PMC1712626, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.08.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBeta CateninBlotting, WesternBromodeoxyuridineCell MovementCell ProliferationCerebral VentriclesCytoskeletal ProteinsEfferent PathwaysGene ExpressionGlial Fibrillary Acidic ProteinImmunohistochemistryMiceNerve Growth FactorsNeural Cell Adhesion Molecule L1NeurogliaS100 Calcium Binding Protein beta SubunitS100 ProteinsSialic AcidsTubulinConceptsRostral migratory streamTube cellsCell-matrix recognitionExpression of ezrinCell type-specific markersCell-cell interactionsNeural cell adhesion molecule 1Specific cell typesStem cell proliferationSubventricular zoneBi-directional signalsMigratory streamERM proteinsERM familyCellular functionsEarly neuronal markerSignal transductionAdult subventricular zoneCell motilityEzrinCell typesGlial tubesCell membraneNeuronal migrationPrecursor cells
2004
High-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are required for antidepressant effects of amitriptyline on behavior and hippocampal cell proliferation
Caldarone BJ, Harrist A, Cleary MA, Beech RD, King SL, Picciotto MR. High-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are required for antidepressant effects of amitriptyline on behavior and hippocampal cell proliferation. Biological Psychiatry 2004, 56: 657-664. PMID: 15522249, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.08.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmitriptylineAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsAntidepressive Agents, TricyclicBehavior, AnimalBromodeoxyuridineCell CountCell ProliferationDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrosophila ProteinsDrug InteractionsHelplessness, LearnedHindlimb SuspensionHippocampusImmunohistochemistryMecamylamineMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNeuronsNicotinic AntagonistsNortriptylineReceptors, NicotinicSwimmingConceptsHigh-affinity nAChRsHippocampal cell proliferationNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsSwim testAcetylcholine receptorsCell proliferationHigh-affinity nicotinic acetylcholine receptorsNoncompetitive nAChR antagonist mecamylamineAntagonism of nAChRsAntidepressant-induced increasesAntidepressant-like effectsNAChR antagonist mecamylamineWild-type miceInhibition of nAChRsAntidepressants actAntidepressant actionAntidepressant effectsChronic treatmentAntagonist mecamylamineAntidepressant propertiesTricyclic antidepressantsAntidepressant activityTherapeutic effectKnockout miceNoncompetitive antagonistCharacterization of GalR1, GalR2, and GalR3 immunoreactivity in catecholaminergic nuclei of the mouse brain
Hawes JJ, Picciotto MR. Characterization of GalR1, GalR2, and GalR3 immunoreactivity in catecholaminergic nuclei of the mouse brain. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2004, 479: 410-423. PMID: 15514977, DOI: 10.1002/cne.20329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBrainCatecholaminesGalaninImmunohistochemistryLocus CoeruleusMiceNeural PathwaysNeuronsNucleus AccumbensOpioid-Related DisordersReceptor, Galanin, Type 1Receptor, Galanin, Type 2Receptor, Galanin, Type 3Receptors, GalaninRewardSubstantia NigraTyrosine 3-MonooxygenaseVentral Tegmental AreaConceptsVentral tegmental areaSubstantia nigraLocus coeruleusNucleus accumbensGalanin receptorsBrain areasMouse brainDistribution of immunoreactivityNoradrenergic transmissionGalanin bindingOpiate withdrawalTegmental areaCatecholaminergic nucleiTyrosine hydroxylaseDopamine neurotransmissionGalR1GalR2GalR3BrainProtein levelsDrug addictionGalaninImmunoreactivityReceptorsCoeruleus
1999
Increased neurodegeneration during ageing in mice lacking high‐affinity nicotine receptors
Zoli M, Picciotto M, Ferrari R, Cocchi D, Changeux J. Increased neurodegeneration during ageing in mice lacking high‐affinity nicotine receptors. The EMBO Journal 1999, 18: 1235-1244. PMID: 10064590, PMCID: PMC1171214, DOI: 10.1093/emboj/18.5.1235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-affinity nicotine receptorsSpatial learningHippocampal pyramidal neuronsRegion-specific alterationsSerum corticosterone levelsPossible animal modelNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsPyramidal neuronsNeuronal survivalNicotine receptorsCholinergic systemEndocrine parametersControl animalsIncreased neurodegenerationAnimal modelsCorticosterone levelsAcetylcholine receptorsAlzheimer's diseaseDegenerative processCortical regionsMorris mazeCognitive deficitsMutant miceMiceBeta2 subunitModulation of morphine analgesia in αCGRP mutant mice
Salmon A, Damaj I, Sekine S, Picciotto M, Marubio L, Changeux J. Modulation of morphine analgesia in αCGRP mutant mice. Neuroreport 1999, 10: 849-854. PMID: 10208559, DOI: 10.1097/00001756-199903170-00033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHot plate testMorphine analgesiaMutant miceTail-flick testPlate testWild-type miceMotor end platesPain pathwaysCGRP immunoreactivityMice lackFlick testMuscle synapsesAntinociceptive behaviorSpinal cordTail flickSpinal gangliaMiceAnalgesiaTargeted disruptionExon 5End platesMorphineGangliaCordImmunoreactivity
1995
Immunochemical localization of calcium/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase I
Picciotto M, Zoli M, Bertuzzi G, Nairn A. Immunochemical localization of calcium/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase I. Synapse 1995, 20: 75-84. PMID: 7624832, DOI: 10.1002/syn.890200111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKinase IProtein kinase ICaM kinase INon-neuronal tissuesImmunoreactive speciesCalmodulin-dependent protein kinase IGlutathione S-transferase fusion proteinCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IRat brainDependent protein kinase ISubcellular fractionation studiesRecombinant kinasesRat brain enzymeNeuronal cell bodiesCytosolic localizationProtein kinaseMultiple immunoreactive speciesMajor immunoreactive speciesFusion proteinMultiple neuronal processesWidespread cellMajor immunoreactive bandRat cDNAPrimary structureSynapsin I.