Myelination in the periphery involves the function of Schwann cells. A variety of diseases are associated with abnormal or disrupted myelination, ranging from primary demyelinating neuropathies like Guillain-Barre syndrome, immunological mechanisms like Chronic immune demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and additionally, implication in the etiology of neuropathic pain. The basic biology of Schwann cells and their role in myelination has been extensively studied. Nevertheless, a new influence on Schwann cell biology identified in our lab could have both basic and potentially therapeutic relevance to diseases associated with peripheral myelination: lysophospholipids, small signaling lipids that include lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), mediating their effects through specific cognate receptors that are expressed on Schwann cells. In this proposal, we will test the hypothesis that lysophospholipid signaling alters Schwann cell biology to influence peripheral myelination.
Three aims will test this hypothesis: 1) Determine the role of receptor-mediated lysophospholipid signaling on Schwann cell biology and gene expression; 2) Determine the in vivo effects and receptor selectivity of lysophospholipids on peripheral nerve; 3) Determine the lysophospholipid receptor mechanisms of Schwann celI-DRG myelination in culture. Proof-of-concept studies have demonstrated that lysophospholipid receptors are """"""""druggable"""""""" targets, raising the prospect that data from this proposal could help in the development of strategies to treat disorders of peripheral myelination

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NS048478-04
Application #
7227399
Study Section
Neurogenesis and Cell Fate Study Section (NCF)
Program Officer
Kleitman, Naomi
Project Start
2004-09-15
Project End
2009-04-30
Budget Start
2007-05-01
Budget End
2008-04-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$510,274
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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