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Differential expression of nm23 genes in adult mouse dorsal root ganglia
Author(s) -
Barraud Perrine,
Amrein Lilian,
Dobremez Eric,
Dabernat Sandrine,
Masse Karine,
Larou Monique,
Daniel JeanYves,
Landry Marc
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of comparative neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.855
H-Index - 209
eISSN - 1096-9861
pISSN - 0021-9967
DOI - 10.1002/cne.10150
Subject(s) - gene isoform , biology , subcellular localization , endoplasmic reticulum , in situ hybridization , microbiology and biotechnology , gene expression , compartmentalization (fire protection) , isozyme , cytosol , biochemistry , gene , cytoplasm , enzyme
Abstract Nm23 has been identified as a gene family encoding different isoforms of nucleoside diphosphate kinase (NDPK). This protein is a key enzyme in nucleotide metabolism and has been shown to play important roles in various cellular functions. In the present study, we have investigated the expression of three isotypes in mouse dorsal root ganglia. In situ hybridization and reverse transcriptase‐polymerase chain reaction analysis demonstrated high levels of nm23‐M1 , ‐M2 , and ‐M3 mRNA expression in peripheral nervous tissue. Moreover, in situ hybridization also displayed a specific nuclear localization for nm23‐M2 mRNA. Immunohistochemistry with light and electron microscopy on isoform‐specific antibodies revealed a differential subcellular distribution of NDPK isoforms. Isoform A was mainly cytosolic, showing only partial association with organelles. In contrast, isoform B was also found in the nucleus, which is in agreement with its proposed role as a transcription factor. The results also indicate a preferential association of isoform C with endoplasmic reticulum and plasma membranes in neuronal cells. Furthermore, isoform C appeared to combine with other NDPK isoforms as demonstrated by double‐labeling evidence by electron microscopy and might be responsible for binding NDPK oligomers to membranes. Thus, isoform C may be considered as a protein of importance for maintaining intracellular pools of GTP in the vicinity of membranes and, hence, for transmembrane signaling. The results indicate a high expression of NDPK isoforms, not only in the central but also in the peripheral nervous system. Their different subcellular compartmentalization suggests that they have isoform‐specific roles in neuronal cell physiology. J. Comp. Neurol. 444:306–323, 2002. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.