Thimet Oligopeptidase (EC 3.4.24.15) Key Functions Suggested by Knockout Mice Phenotype Characterization

Autor: Nilton B. dos Santos, Roseane D. Franco, Rosana Camarini, Carolina D. Munhoz, Rosangela A. S. Eichler, Mayara C. F. Gewehr, Patricia Reckziegel, Ricardo P. Llanos, Camila S. Dale, Victoria R. O. da Silva, Vanessa F. Borges, Braulio H. F. Lima, Fernando Q. Cunha, Bruna Visniauskas, Jair R. Chagas, Sergio Tufik, Fernanda F. Peres, Vanessa C. Abilio, Jorge C. Florio, Leo K. Iwai, Vanessa Rioli, Benedito C. Presoto, Alessander O. Guimaraes, Joao B. Pesquero, Michael Bader, Leandro M. Castro, Emer S. Ferro
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Biomolecules, Vol 9, Iss 8, p 382 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2218-273X
DOI: 10.3390/biom9080382
Popis: Thimet oligopeptidase (THOP1) is thought to be involved in neuropeptide metabolism, antigen presentation, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Herein, the generation of THOP1 C57BL/6 knockout mice (THOP1−/−) is described showing that they are viable, have estrus cycle, fertility, and a number of puppies per litter similar to C57BL/6 wild type mice (WT). In specific brain regions, THOP1-/- exhibit altered mRNA expression of proteasome beta5, serotonin 5HT2a receptor and dopamine D2 receptor, but not of neurolysin (NLN). Peptidomic analysis identifies differences in intracellular peptide ratios between THOP1-/- and WT mice, which may affect normal cellular functioning. In an experimental model of multiple sclerosis THOP1-/- mice present worse clinical behavior scores compared to WT mice, corroborating its possible involvement in neurodegenerative diseases. THOP1-/- mice also exhibit better survival and improved behavior in a sepsis model, but also a greater peripheral pain sensitivity measured in the hot plate test after bradykinin administration in the paw. THOP1-/- mice show depressive-like behavior, as well as attention and memory retention deficits. Altogether, these results reveal a role of THOP1 on specific behaviors, immune-stimulated neurodegeneration, and infection-induced inflammation.
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