Exosome-mediated cell-cell communication in Rett Syndrome Development of functional neuronal circuits requires a complex series of events involving coordinated communication between multiple cell types over multiple dimensions of space and time. Extracellular membrane vesicles (EMVs), specifically exosomes, may serve as a novel form of cell-cell communication during brain development. Exosomes can transfer bioactive lipids, proteins, and RNAs between cells without requiring direct contact between the donor and recipient cells. So far, no studies have demonstrated that exosomes play a role in brain development or that deficits in exosome signaling might underlie neurodevelopmental disorders such as Rett Syndrome. We propose to address these fundamental open questions regarding the potential role of exosomes in brain circuit development in Rett Syndrome and healthy neurons using both mouse and hiPSC models.

Public Health Relevance

Basic mechanisms controlling brain development and how they go awry in neurodevelopmental diseases remain a mystery. The potential role of exosomes as a novel intercellular signaling mechanism in the development and maintenance of healthy brain circuits will have broad relevance to human neurological disorders. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: The function of exosomes in inter-cellular communication in the nervous system is relatively unexplored. Here we propose experiments to determine whether exosomes released from neural cells regulate the development and maintenance of connections in the nervous system and whether this signaling function is deficient in Rett Syndrome.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01MH103134-03
Application #
8906949
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZMH1)
Program Officer
Panchision, David M
Project Start
2013-09-26
Project End
2016-07-31
Budget Start
2015-08-01
Budget End
2016-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Scripps Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
781613492
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92037
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