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Transcriptome Analysis of Small Molecule-Mediated Astrocyte-to-Neuron Reprogramming.


ABSTRACT: Chemical reprogramming of astrocytes into neurons represents a promising approach to regenerate new neurons for brain repair, but the underlying mechanisms driving this trans-differentiation process are not well understood. We have recently identified four small molecules - CHIR99021, DAPT, LDN193189, and SB431542 - that can efficiently reprogram cultured human fetal astrocytes into functional neurons. Here we employ the next generation of RNA-sequencing technology to investigate the transcriptome changes during the astrocyte-to-neuron (AtN) conversion process. We found that the four small molecules can rapidly activate the hedgehog signaling pathway while downregulating many glial genes such as FN1 and MYL9 within 24 h of treatment. Chemical reprogramming is mediated by several waves of differential gene expression, including upregulation of hedgehog, Wnt/?-catenin, and Notch signaling pathways, together with downregulation of TGF-? and JAK/STAT signaling pathways. Our gene network analyses reveal many well-connected hub genes such as repulsive guidance molecule A (RGMA), neuronatin (NNAT), neurogenin 2 (NEUROG2), NPTX2, MOXD1, JAG1, and GAP43, which may coordinate the chemical reprogramming process. Together, these findings provide critical insights into the molecular cascades triggered by a combination of small molecules that eventually leads to chemical conversion of astrocytes into neurons.

SUBMITTER: Ma NX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6558402 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Transcriptome Analysis of Small Molecule-Mediated Astrocyte-to-Neuron Reprogramming.

Ma Ning-Xin NX   Yin Jiu-Chao JC   Chen Gong G  

Frontiers in cell and developmental biology 20190531


Chemical reprogramming of astrocytes into neurons represents a promising approach to regenerate new neurons for brain repair, but the underlying mechanisms driving this trans-differentiation process are not well understood. We have recently identified four small molecules - CHIR99021, DAPT, LDN193189, and SB431542 - that can efficiently reprogram cultured human fetal astrocytes into functional neurons. Here we employ the next generation of RNA-sequencing technology to investigate the transcripto  ...[more]

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