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ArticleMolecular neurobiology2025

Regulatory Mechanism of CRTC1 on Autophagy and GluA2 Expression in Epilepsy.

Xueying Wang, Liqian Zhou, Lin Yang, Shaoping Huang, Yuying Wang, Dan Li

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Article in Molecular neurobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Xueying WangDepartment of Pediatrics, The Second Affliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Liqian ZhouDepartment of radiology, ShaanXi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Lin YangDepartment of Pediatrics, The Second Affliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Shaoping HuangDepartment of Pediatrics, The Second Affliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Yuying WangDepartment of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China. wangyyzh@xjtu.edu.cn.
Dan LiDepartment of Pediatrics, The Second Affliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China. runningtortoise@163.com.

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Shaanxi Province Key Research and Development Program 2021SF-283Tongchuan Thyroid Disease Prevention and Treatment Center's 2023 Scientific Research Special Project TJF-QN-2023-02Xi'an City Innovation Strengthening Foundation Program 21YXYJ011
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Abstract

The objective of this study was to elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which cAMP-regulated transcription coactivator1 (CRTC1) regulates autophagy and GluA2 expression in patients with epilepsy.

methodsWe initially established a magnesium-free epilepsy cell model and recorded cellular discharges using the whole-cell patch clamp technique. Next, we experimentally activated autophagy and identified effective methods for silencing the CRTC1 gene using RNA interference technology. Furthermore, we developed an animal models of status epilepticus and employed immunofluorescence and Western Blot to elucidate CRTC1's role in regulating autophagy-related genes and GluA2 expression in epilepsy.

resultsWe observed mouse hippocampal neurons under magnesium-free extracellular conditions. Treatment with an autophagy activator decreased GluA2 expression; however, CRTC1 was not dephosphorylated. CRTC1 siRNA suppressed LC3 and PSD95 expression, whereas CRTC1 siRNA intervention restored GluA2 expression.

conclusionCRTC1 indirectly influences the expression of synaptic-related proteins and GluA2 by directly modulating autophagy during the pathological process of epilepsy. The findings of this study reveal novel molecular targets for the treatment of epilepsy.

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AutophagyEpilepsyReceptors, AMPATranscription FactorsAnimalsHippocampusHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNeuronsCRTC1 protein, humanCrtc1 protein, mouseglutamate receptor ionotropic, AMPA 2Receptors, AMPATranscription FactorsAutophagyCRTC1EpilepsyGluA2PSD95

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PMCPMC12367872

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