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Inhibition of UHRF1 Improves Motor Function in Mice with Spinal Cord Injury.

Authors :
Cheng, Shuai
Guo, Hui
Bai, Mingyu
Cui, Yang
Tian, He
Mei, Xifan
Source :
Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology. Jan2024, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p1-15. 15p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Spinal-cord injury (SCI) is a severe condition that can lead to limb paralysis and motor dysfunction, and its pathogenesis is not fully understood. The objective of this study was to characterize the differential gene expression and molecular mechanisms in the spinal cord of mice three days after spinal cord injury. By analyzing RNA sequencing data, we identified differentially expressed genes and discovered that the immune system and various metabolic processes play crucial roles in SCI. Additionally, we identified UHRF1 as a key gene that plays a significant role in SCI and found that SCI can be improved by suppressing UHRF1. These findings provide important insights into the molecular mechanisms of SCI and identify potential therapeutic targets that could greatly contribute to the development of new treatment strategies for SCI. Downregulation of UHRF1 promotes the recovery of motor function in mice with spinal cord injury. By analyzing the RNA sequencing results of mice with spinal cord injury for 3 days and selecting UHRF1 for experimental validation, the study found that inhibiting UHRF1 can promote motor function recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02724340
Volume :
44
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176772130
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10571-024-01474-5