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In this research study, the authors investigate the effects of acutely reducing PtdIns(3,5)P2 levels in hippocampal neurons using the specific PIKfyve inhibitor YM-201636. They find that YM-201636 treatment leads to vacuolation in primary hippocampal neurons, failure to develop neurite networks, and a decrease in the rate of neuronal survival. Apoptosis is not the primary mechanism of cell death triggered by PIKfyve inhibition. The study suggests that acute inhibition of PIKfyve closely mimics the neuronal cell death phenotype observed in mice with genetic manipulations of the PIKfyve complex, which also promoted vacuolation in neurons in vivo and in vitro. The research contributes to the understanding of the role of PtdIns(3,5)P2 and PIKfyve in regulating neuronal cell survival and the potential involvement of PIKfyve in neurodegenerative diseases.
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This research is important as it investigates the role of PtdIns(3,5)P2, a lipid regulator of membrane trafficking and cellular signaling, in neuronal cell death. Understanding the mechanisms behind neurodegeneration is crucial for developing therapies to treat neurological disorders. Key Takeaways: 1. PIKfyve and PtdIns(3,5)P2 play important roles in regulating cellular processes such as endolysosomal trafficking, exocytosis, ion channel regulation, and autophagy. 2. Genetic alterations in the PIKfyve complex lead to reduced PtdIns(3,5)P2 levels and marked neurodegeneration. 3. Acute inhibition of PIKfyve in isolated hippocampal neurons closely mimics the neuronal cell death phenotype observed in genetic manipulation models. 4. Apoptosis is not the primary mechanism underlying PIKfyve inhibition-induced neuronal cell death. 5. PIKfyve inhibition results in dysregulation of the autophagosomal and lysosomal systems, suggesting that alterations in the autophagic pathway in neurons could underlie the survival defect.
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This page is a summary of: Inhibition of PIKfyve by YM-201636 Dysregulates Autophagy and Leads to Apoptosis-Independent Neuronal Cell Death, PLoS ONE, March 2013, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060152.
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