Impaired Ptdlns(4,5)P2 synthesis in nerve terminals produces defects in synaptic vesicle trafficking

Gilbert Di Paolo, Howard S. Moskowitz, Keith Gipson, Markus R. Wenk, Sergey Voronov, Masanori Obayashi, Richard Flavell, Reiko M. Fitzsimonds, Timothy A. Ryan, Pietro De Camill

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Abstract

Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (Ptdlns(4,5)P2) has an important function in cell regulation both as a precursor of second messenger molecules and by means of its direct interactions with cytosolic and membrane proteins. Biochemical studies have suggested a role for Ptdlns(4,5)P2 in clathrin coat dynamics, and defects in its dephosphorylation at the synapse produce an accumulation of coated endocytic intermediates. However, the involvement of Ptdlns(4,5)P2 in synaptic vesicle exocytosis remains unclear. Here, we show that decreased lewis of Ptdlns(4,5)P2 in the brain and an impairment of its depolarization-dependent synthesis in nerve terminals lead to early postnatal totality and synaptic defects in mice. These include decreased frequency of miniature currents, enhanced synaptic depression, a smaller readily releasable pool of vesicles, delayed endocytosis and slower recycling kinetics. Our results demonstrate a critical role for Ptdlns(4,5)P2 synthesis in the regulation of multiple steps of the synaptic vesicle cycle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)415-422
Number of pages8
JournalNature
Volume431
Issue number7007
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 23 2004
Externally publishedYes

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