Abstract
Although several genes have been identified to promote axon regeneration in the CNS, our understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which mammalian axon regeneration is regulated is still limited and fragmented. Here by using female mouse sensory axon and optic nerve regeneration as model systems, we reveal an unexpected role of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in regulation of axon regeneration. We also provide evidence that TERT and p53 act downstream of c-Myc to control sensory axon regeneration. More importantly, overexpression of p53 in sensory neurons and retinal ganglion cells is sufficient to promote sensory axon and optic never regeneration, respectively. The study reveals a novel c-Myc-TERT-p53 signaling pathway, expanding horizons for novel approaches promoting CNS axon regeneration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9107-9118 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Neuroscience |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 46 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 13 2019 |
Keywords
- Axon Regeneration
- C-Myc
- Optic Nerve Regeneration
- P53
- Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience