2009
An Unbiased Expression Screen for Synaptogenic Proteins Identifies the LRRTM Protein Family as Synaptic Organizers
Linhoff MW, Laurén J, Cassidy RM, Dobie FA, Takahashi H, Nygaard HB, Airaksinen MS, Strittmatter SM, Craig AM. An Unbiased Expression Screen for Synaptogenic Proteins Identifies the LRRTM Protein Family as Synaptic Organizers. Neuron 2009, 61: 734-749. PMID: 19285470, PMCID: PMC2746109, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2009.01.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell DifferentiationCells, CulturedCloning, MolecularCricetinaeCricetulusDisks Large Homolog 4 ProteinEmbryo, MammalianGene ExpressionGene Expression RegulationGene LibraryGenetic TestingGuanylate KinasesHippocampusHumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLuminescent ProteinsMembrane PotentialsMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, KnockoutNeuronsPatch-Clamp TechniquesPDZ DomainsPresynaptic TerminalsRatsSynapsesTransfectionVesicular Glutamate Transport Protein 1ConceptsExpression screenSynaptogenic proteinsTrans-synaptic signalingDomain proteinsProtein familyTransmembrane proteinCDNA libraryMolecular basisSynaptogenic activityPresynaptic differentiationVesicular glutamate transporter VGLUT1Postsynaptic differentiationSynaptic organizersSynapse developmentPositive clonesCocultures of neuronsReported linkageLRRTMsCellular basisProteinGlutamate transporter VGLUT1LRRTM1Synaptic functionCurrent understandingAltered distribution
2008
The N-Terminal Domain of Nogo-A Inhibits Cell Adhesion and Axonal Outgrowth by an Integrin-Specific Mechanism
Hu F, Strittmatter SM. The N-Terminal Domain of Nogo-A Inhibits Cell Adhesion and Axonal Outgrowth by an Integrin-Specific Mechanism. Journal Of Neuroscience 2008, 28: 1262-1269. PMID: 18234903, PMCID: PMC2856844, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1068-07.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell adhesionFocal adhesion kinase activationN-terminal domainAxonal outgrowthInhibits cell adhesionAxonal growth conesCNS axon regenerationKinase activationCertain integrinsIntegrin activatorIntegrin beta1Widespread expressionExtracellular matrixSecond domainAlpha5 integrinUnknown mechanismIntegrinsGrowth conesNogo-A proteinCell linesAlpha6 integrinNogo-66 receptorAxonal growthAdult brainOutgrowth
2006
Identification of a receptor necessary for Nogo-B stimulated chemotaxis and morphogenesis of endothelial cells
Miao RQ, Gao Y, Harrison KD, Prendergast J, Acevedo LM, Yu J, Hu F, Strittmatter SM, Sessa WC. Identification of a receptor necessary for Nogo-B stimulated chemotaxis and morphogenesis of endothelial cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2006, 103: 10997-11002. PMID: 16835300, PMCID: PMC1544163, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0602427103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmino terminusNogo isoformsHeterologous expression systemDiscovery of agonistsLoop domainNative endothelial cellsEndothelial cellsExpression systemCell spreadingTube formationTerminusNogo-66 receptorIsoformsChemotaxisReceptorsAngiogenesisCellsMorphogenesisVascular remodelingIdentificationPathwayRemodelingNogoVascular functionCardiovascular functionRanBPM Contributes to Semaphorin3A Signaling through Plexin-A Receptors
Togashi H, Schmidt EF, Strittmatter SM. RanBPM Contributes to Semaphorin3A Signaling through Plexin-A Receptors. Journal Of Neuroscience 2006, 26: 4961-4969. PMID: 16672672, PMCID: PMC2846289, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.0704-06.2006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAnimalsCell Adhesion MoleculesCell DeathCell SizeCells, CulturedChick EmbryoCloning, MolecularCricetinaeCricetulusCytoskeletal ProteinsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug InteractionsEnzyme InhibitorsGanglia, SpinalGene ExpressionGreen Fluorescent ProteinsHumansImmunoprecipitationIn Situ Nick-End LabelingNerve Tissue ProteinsNeuritesNeuronsNeuropilin-1Nuclear ProteinsRan GTP-Binding ProteinSemaphorin-3ASignal TransductionTranscription Factor AP-1TransfectionTwo-Hybrid System TechniquesConceptsPlexin-A1Collapsin response mediator proteinsNervous system developmentReceptor complex consistingSignal transductionRanBPMMediator proteinsMicrotubule functionCell spreadingComplex consistingAxonal guidanceNeuronal cellsAxonal guidance cuesProteinGuidance cuesPlexinsAxonal outgrowthExpressionSema3ATransductionReceptorsDomainOverexpressionNeuropilinsSystem development