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Endogenous patterned activity-regulated genes specifically regulate different phases of synaptogenesis in the auditory system

ABSTRACT: In the auditory system, spatiotemporal patterning of correlated activity that originates in immature hair cells (HC) instructs refinement of synaptic connections and tonotopy. Patterned activity-dependent synaptic pruning requires the interplay between Hebbian plasticity and activity-regulated genes (ARGs). However, the genetic basis of this process is incompletely understood. Here we demonstrate that developing spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs) transiently generate discrete bursts of spikes and that blocking burst activity in this critical window causes profound deafness in mice. Using RNA sequencing, we profile ARG programs by genetically disrupting endogenous activity patterns of SGNs without changing spontaneous firing of inner HCs. Gene knockdown reveals that Nptx2 mediates initial synaptic formations at early stage, whereas Them5, which is important for cardiolipin remodeling that enhances mitochondrial function, specifically regulates synaptic pruning at later stage of development. These results suggest that ARGs dictate different phases of synaptogenesis and that Them5-depedent mitochondrial function might underlie synaptic pruning.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE283753 | GEO | 2024/12/12

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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