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PCDH7 interacts with GluN1 and regulates dendritic spine morphology and synaptic function.

ABSTRACT: The N-terminal domain (NTD) of the GluN1 subunit (GluN1-NTD) is important for NMDA receptor structure and function, but the interacting proteins of the GluN1-NTD are not well understood. Starting with an unbiased screen of?~?1,500 transmembrane proteins using the purified GluN1-NTD protein as a bait, we identify Protocadherin 7 (PCDH7) as a potential interacting protein. PCDH7 is highly expressed in the brain and has been linked to CNS disorders, including epilepsy. Using primary neurons and brain slice cultures, we find that overexpression and knockdown of PCDH7 induce opposing morphological changes of dendritic structures. We also find that PCDH7 overexpression reduces synaptic NMDA receptor currents. These data show that PCDH7 can regulate dendritic spine morphology and synaptic function, possibly via interaction with the GluN1 subunit.

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7331671 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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PCDH7 interacts with GluN1 and regulates dendritic spine morphology and synaptic function.

Wang Yuanyuan Y   Kerrisk Campbell Meghan M   Tom Irene I   Foreman Oded O   Hanson Jesse E JE   Sheng Morgan M  

Scientific reports 20200702 1

The N-terminal domain (NTD) of the GluN1 subunit (GluN1-NTD) is important for NMDA receptor structure and function, but the interacting proteins of the GluN1-NTD are not well understood. Starting with an unbiased screen of ~ 1,500 transmembrane proteins using the purified GluN1-NTD protein as a bait, we identify Protocadherin 7 (PCDH7) as a potential interacting protein. PCDH7 is highly expressed in the brain and has been linked to CNS disorders, including epilepsy. Using primary neurons and bra  ...[more]