Decoding Neuron Nuclear Condensation in Differentiation: Imaging & Molecular Insights
NINDS - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Project Summary This project addresses the critical role of neuronal differentiation in brain development, focusing on the interplay between chromatin remodeling, gene expression, and nuclear organization. Errors in these processes can lead to severe neurological disorders, underscoring the importance of our research. Despite advances, the dynamic understanding of chromatin states in living cells remains limited, partly due to the static nature of current molecular biology methods and challenges in studying rare neuron types. We focus on how cerebellar granule neurons (CGNs) integrate nuclear changes during differentiation, highlighted by our discovery that CGNs condense their nuclei within four hours of differentiation. This project employs a tripartite strategy: innovative cMAP epigenetic imaging probes for observing chromatin in living CGNs, unbiased proteomics for identifying chromatin-modifying complexes in early differentiation stages, and cutting-edge microscopy to study CGN nuclear organization with unprecedented temporal and spatial resolution. Aim 1 utilizes cMAP probes to visualize and manipulate chromatin reorganization in GNP differentiation, overcoming the limitations of reductionist methods. This approach will provide a dynamic model of chromatin dynamics in neuronal differentiation, enhancing our understanding of nuclear condensation. Aim 2 defines the molecular pathways promoting CGN nuclear condensation and chromatin compaction. By investigating Histone H1 and the ISWI complex's roles, we aim to uncover the regulatory mechanisms behind chromatin reorganization during CGN differentiation. This research promises to revolutionize our understanding of nuclear organization in neuronal differentiation, with implications for neurological disorder therapeutics. By integrating innovative technologies and methodologies, this project aims to provide new insights into the causes of neuronal lamination disorders and pediatric cancer mechanisms, potentially leading to novel therapeutic strategies.
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Decoding Neuron Nuclear Condensation in Differentiation: Imaging & Molecular Insights is a NINDS - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke grant providing up to $690K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-03-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $690K
2031-03-31
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