Proteomic Analysis of the Genotoxicant Methylazoxymethanol (MAM)-Induced Changes in the Developing Cerebellum

The genotoxicant methylazoxymethanol (MAM) is a widely used developmental neurotoxin, and its glucoside is an etiological factor for western Pacific amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-parkinsonism-dementia complex (ALS/PDC). Identification of global protein expression changes that occur in response to MA...

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Published in:Journal of proteome research 2006-10, Vol.5 (10), p.2656-2665
Main Authors: Kisby, G. E, Standley, M, Park, T, Olivas, A, Fei, S, Jacob, T, Reddy, A, Lu, X, Pattee, P, Nagalla, S. R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animals
Animals, Newborn
Cerebellum - drug effects
Cerebellum - growth & development
Cerebellum - metabolism
Methylazoxymethanol Acetate - analogs & derivatives
Methylazoxymethanol Acetate - toxicity
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mutagens - toxicity
Neurodegenerative Diseases - metabolism
Proteins - analysis
Proteins - genetics
Proteins - metabolism
Proteomics
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Summary:The genotoxicant methylazoxymethanol (MAM) is a widely used developmental neurotoxin, and its glucoside is an etiological factor for western Pacific amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-parkinsonism-dementia complex (ALS/PDC). Identification of global protein expression changes that occur in response to MAM in the developing cerebellum could provide valuable insight into the potential mechanisms involved in the neurodegeneration process. We have utilized fluorescence 2-dimensional differential gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE), to determine the protein expression changes that occur during normal cerebellar development and in response to MAM. Three day-old postnatal C57BL/6 mice (PND3) received a single injection of MAM, and the cerebella of postnatal day 4 (PND4) and day 22 (PND22) were analyzed. Approximately, 1400 unique spots were matched and quantified in all samples. Comparison of PND4 and PND22 developing cerebellum showed that a significant fraction of the proteome (∼68%) changes at this stage. The immediate response of the developing cerebellum to MAM was minimal (∼10%). However, significant differences (27%) were noted 14 days after MAM exposure. In contrast, the transcriptome changes were more pronounced at 24 h compared to 14 days. MAM targeted several proteins networks including transport (e.g., α-synuclein), cytoskeletal (e.g., β-tubulin, vimentin), and mitochondrial (e.g., Atp5b) proteins. Immunochemistry confirmed several of the changes in protein expression (α-synuclein). Comparison with gene expression changes revealed that the temporal changes observed in the transcriptome and proteome are not correlative. These studies demonstrate for the first time the potential networks involved during neuronal development and neurodegenerative processes that are perturbed by MAM. Keywords: 2-D differential gel electrophoresis (DIGE) • western Pacific ALS/PDC • α-synuclein
ISSN:1535-3893
1535-3907
DOI:10.1021/pr060126g