January 2007

• PKC-1 regulates secretion of neuropeptides

  Derek Sieburth, Jon M Madison & Joshua M Kaplan
  Nature Neuroscience 10 49 - 57
  (26 November 2006); doi:10.1038/nn1810

  Abstract

• Molecular markers of early Parkinson's disease based on gene expression in blood

  C. R. Scherzer, A. C. Eklund, L. J. Morse, Z. Liao, J. J. Locascio, D. Fefer, M. A. Schwarzschild, M. G. Schlossmacher, M. A. Hauser, J. M. Vance, L. R. Sudarsky, D. G. Standaert, J. H. Growdon, R. V. Jensen & S. R. Gullans
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104
  (10 January 2007); doi:10.1073/pnas.0610204104

  Abstract

• An RNAi-Based Approach Identifies Molecules Required for Glutamatergic and GABAergic Synapse Development

  S Paradis, D Harrar, Y Lin, A Koon, J Hauser, E Griffith, L Zhu, L Brass, C Chen & M Greenberg
  Neuron 53
  (18 January 2007); doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2006.12.012

  Abstract

• Semaphorin-1a Controls Receptor Neuron-Specific Axonal Convergence in the Primary Olfactory Center of Drosophila

  M Lattemann, A Zierau, C Schulte, S Seidl, B Kuhlmann & T Hummel
  Neuron 53
  (18 January 2007); doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2006.12.024

  Abstract

• Temporal Target Restriction of Olfactory Receptor Neurons by Semaphorin-1a/PlexinA-Mediated Axon-Axon Interactions

  L Sweeney, A Couto, Y Chou, D Berdnik, B Dickson, L Luo & T Komiyama
  Neuron 53
  (18 January 2007); doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2006.12.022

  Abstract

• Phospho-Dependent Functional Modulation of GABAB Receptors by the Metabolic Sensor AMP-Dependent Protein Kinase

  N Kuramoto, M Wilkins, B Fairfax, R Revillasanchez, M Terunuma, K Tamaki, M Iemata, N Warren, A Couve & A Calver
  Neuron 53
  (18 January 2007); doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2006.12.015

  Abstract

• The Cationic Amino Acid Transporters CAT1 and CAT3 Mediate NMDA Receptor Activation-Dependent Changes in Elaboration of Neuronal Processes via the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin mTOR Pathway

  Y. Huang, B. N. Kang, J. Tian, Y. Liu, H. R. Luo, L. Hester & S. H. Snyder
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (17 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4489-06.2007

  Abstract

• Deficiency in Na,K-ATPase   Isoform Genes Alters Spatial Learning, Motor Activity, and Anxiety in Mice

  A. E. Moseley, M. T. Williams, T. L. Schaefer, C. S. Bohanan, J. C. Neumann, M. M. Behbehani, C. V. Vorhees & J. B Lingrel
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (17 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4464-06.2007

  Abstract

• Impaired Stress-Coping and Fear Extinction and Abnormal Corticolimbic Morphology in Serotonin Transporter Knock-Out Mice

  C. L. Wellman, A. Izquierdo, J. E. Garrett, K. P. Martin, J. Carroll, R. Millstein, K.-P. Lesch, D. L. Murphy & A. Holmes
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (17 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4595-06.2007

  Abstract

• Differential Roles of NR2A- and NR2B-Containing NMDA Receptors in Activity-Dependent Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Regulation and Limbic Epileptogenesis

  Q. Chen, S. He, X.-L. Hu, J. Yu, Y. Zhou, J. Zheng, S. Zhang, C. Zhang, W.-H. Duan & Z.-Q. Xiong
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (17 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3607-06.2007

  Abstract

• A Single Amino Acid Substitution (Cys249Trp) in Crb1 Causes Retinal Degeneration and Deregulates Expression of Pituitary Tumor Transforming Gene Pttg1

  S. A. Van de pavert, J. Meuleman, A. Malysheva, W. M. Aartsen, I. Versteeg, F. Tonagel, W. Kamphuis, C. J. Mccabe, M. W. Seeliger & J. Wijnholds
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (17 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3496-06.2007

  Abstract

• Significant Increase in the Aggressive Behavior of Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Peripheral Progastrin Peptides: Associated Changes in CCK2 and Serotonin Receptors in the CNS

  Qian Li, Xiaoling Deng & Pomila Singh
  Neuropsychopharmacology 32
  (17 August 2007); doi:10.1038/sj.npp.1301304

  Abstract

• A selective Sema3A inhibitor enhances regenerative responses and functional recovery of the injured spinal cord

  Shinjiro Kaneko, Akio Iwanami, Masaya Nakamura, Akiyoshi Kishino, Kaoru Kikuchi, Shinsuke Shibata, Hirotaka J Okano, Takeshi Ikegami, Ayako Moriya, Osamu Konishi, Chikao Nakayama, Kazuo Kumagai, Toru Kimura, Yasufumi Sato, Yoshio Goshima, Masahiko Taniguchi, Mamoru Ito, Zhigang He, Yoshiaki Toyama & Hideyuki Okano
  Nature Medicine 12 1380 - 1389
  (12 November 2006); doi:10.1038/nm1505

  Abstract

• Maternal Oxytocin Triggers a Transient Inhibitory Switch in GABA Signaling in the Fetal Brain During Delivery

  R. Tyzio, R. Cossart, I. Khalilov, M. Minlebaev, C. A. Hubner, A. Represa, Y. Ben-ari & R. Khazipov
  Science 314
  (15 December 2006); doi:10.1126/science.1133212

  Abstract

• The Splicing Factor Crooked Neck Associates with the RNA-Binding Protein HOW to Control Glial Cell Maturation in Drosophila

  G Edenfeld, G Volohonsky, K Krukkert, E Naffin, U Lammel, A Grimm, D Engelen, A Reuveny, T Volk & C Klambt
  Neuron 52
  (21 December 2006); doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2006.10.029

  Abstract

• Activation of ₂-adrenergic receptor stimulates -secretase activity and accelerates amyloid plaque formation

  Yanxiang Ni, Xiaohui Zhao, Guobin Bao, Lin Zou, Lin Teng, Zhu Wang, Min Song, Jiaxiang Xiong, Yun Bai & Gang Pei
  Nature Medicine 12 1390 - 1396
  (19 November 2006); doi:10.1038/nm1485

  Abstract

• Neuron-Specific Conditional Expression of a Mitochondrially Targeted Fluorescent Protein in Mice

  K. Chandrasekaran, J. L. Hazelton, Y. Wang, G. Fiskum & T. Kristian
  Journal of Neuroscience 26
  (20 December 2006); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4191-06.2006

  Abstract

• Deletion of the Ttf1 Gene in Differentiated Neurons Disrupts Female Reproduction without Impairing Basal Ganglia Function

  C. Mastronardi, G. G. Smiley, J. Raber, T. Kusakabe, A. Kawaguchi, V. Matagne, A. Dietzel, S. Heger, A. E. Mungenast, R. Cabrera, S. Kimura & S. R. Ojeda
  Journal of Neuroscience 26
  (20 December 2006); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4238-06.2006

  Abstract

• Identification of Process-Localized mRNAs from Cultured Rodent Hippocampal Neurons

  M. M. Poon, S.-H. Choi, C. A. M. Jamieson, D. H. Geschwind & K. C. Martin
  Journal of Neuroscience 26
  (20 December 2006); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3432-06.2006

  Abstract

• Hypocretin/Orexin Overexpression Induces An Insomnia-Like Phenotype in Zebrafish

  D. A. Prober, J. Rihel, A. A. Onah, R.-J. Sung & A. F. Schier
  Journal of Neuroscience 26
  (20 December 2006); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4332-06.2006

  Abstract

• Microglia-mediated neurotoxicity: uncovering the molecular mechanisms

  Michelle L. Block, Luigi Zecca & Jau-Shyong Hong
  Nature Reviews Neuroscience 8 57 - 69
  doi:10.1038/nrn2038

  Abstract

• The Transcription Factor NFIA Controls the Onset of Gliogenesis in the Developing Spinal Cord

  B Deneen, R Ho, A Lukaszewicz, C Hochstim, R Gronostajski & D Anderson
  Neuron 52
  (21 December 2006); doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2006.11.019

  Abstract

• Genome-wide atlas of gene expression in the adult mouse brain

  Ed S. Lein, Michael J. Hawrylycz, Nancy Ao, Mikael Ayres, Amy Bensinger, Amy Bernard, Andrew F. Boe, Mark S. Boguski, Kevin S. Brockway, Emi J. Byrnes, Lin Chen, Li Chen, Tsuey-Ming Chen, Mei Chi chin, Jimmy Chong, Brian E. Crook, Aneta Czaplinska, Chinh N. Dang, Suvro Datta, Nick R. Dee, Aimee L. Desaki, Tsega Desta, Ellen Diep, Tim A. Dolbeare, Matthew J. Donelan, Hong-Wei Dong, Jennifer G. Dougherty, Ben J. Duncan, Amanda J. Ebbert, Gregor Eichele, Lili K. Estin, Casey Faber, Benjamin A. Facer, Rick Fields, Shanna R. Fischer, Tim P. Fliss, Cliff Frensley, Sabrina N. Gates, Katie J. Glattfelder, Kevin R. Halverson, Matthew R. Hart, John G. Hohmann, Maureen P. Howell, Darren P. Jeung, Rebecca A. Johnson, Patrick T. Karr, Reena Kawal, Jolene M. Kidney, Rachel H. Knapik, Chihchau L. Kuan, James H. Lake, Annabel R. Laramee, Kirk D. Larsen, Christopher Lau, Tracy A. Lemon, Agnes J. Liang, Ying Liu, Lon T. Luong, Jesse Michaels, Judith J. Morgan, Rebecca J. Morgan, Marty T. Mortrud, Nerick F. Mosqueda, Lydia L. Ng, Randy Ng, Geralyn J. Orta, Caroline C. Overly, Tu H. Pak, Sheana E. Parry, Sayan D. Pathak, Owen C. Pearson, Ralph B. Puchalski, Zackery L. Riley, Hannah R. Rockett, Stephen A. Rowland, Joshua J. Royall, Marcos J. Ruiz, Nadia R. Sarno, Katherine Schaffnit, Nadiya V. Shapovalova, Taz Sivisay, Clifford R. Slaughterbeck, Simon C. Smith, Kimberly A. Smith, Bryan I. Smith, Andy J. Sodt, Nick N. Stewart, Kenda-Ruth Stumpf, Susan M. Sunkin, Madhavi Sutram, Angelene Tam, Carey D. Teemer, Christina Thaller, Carol L. Thompson, Lee R. Varnam, Axel Visel, Ray M. Whitlock, Paul E. Wohnoutka, Crissa K. Wolkey, Victoria Y. Wong, Matthew Wood, Murat B. Yaylaoglu, Rob C. Young, Brian L. Youngstrom, Xu Feng yuan, Bin Zhang, Theresa A. Zwingman & Allan R. Jones
  Nature 445 168 - 176
  (6 December 2006); doi:10.1038/nature05453

  Abstract

• Mutations in the gene encoding the synaptic scaffolding protein SHANK3 are associated with autism spectrum disorders

  Christelle M Durand, Catalina Betancur, Tobias M Boeckers, Juergen Bockmann, Pauline Chaste, Fabien Fauchereau, Gudrun Nygren, Maria Rastam, I Carina Gillberg, Henrik Anckarsäter, Eili Sponheim, Hany Goubran-botros, Richard Delorme, Nadia Chabane, Marie-Christine Mouren-simeoni, Philippe De mas, Eric Bieth, Bernadette Rogé, Delphine Héron, Lydie Burglen, Christopher Gillberg, Marion Leboyer & Thomas Bourgeron
  Nature Genetics 39 25 - 27
  (17 December 2006); doi:10.1038/ng1933

  Abstract

• Target-Induced Transcriptional Control of Dendritic Patterning and Connectivity in Motor Neurons by the ETS Gene Pea3

  E Vrieseling & S Arber
  Cell 127
  (29 December 2006); doi:10.1016/j.cell.2006.10.042

  Abstract

• From the Cover: Maternal serotonin is crucial for murine embryonic development

  F. Cote, C. Fligny, E. Bayard, J.-M. Launay, M. D. Gershon, J. Mallet & G. Vodjdani
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104
  (2 January 2007); doi:10.1073/pnas.0606722104

  Abstract

• Amyloid precursor protein overexpression depresses excitatory transmission through both presynaptic and postsynaptic mechanisms

  J. T. Ting, B. G. Kelley, T. J. Lambert, D. G. Cook & J. M. Sullivan
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104
  (2 January 2007); doi:10.1073/pnas.0608807104

  Abstract

• Cdk5 regulates EphA4-mediated dendritic spine retraction through an ephexin1-dependent mechanism

  Wing-Yu Fu, Yu Chen, Mustafa Sahin, Xiao-Su Zhao, Lei Shi, Jay B Bikoff, Kwok-On Lai, Wing-Ho Yung, Amy K Y Fu, Michael E Greenberg & Nancy Y Ip
  Nature Neuroscience 10 67 - 76
  (3 December 2006); doi:10.1038/nn1811

  Abstract

• Taste-Evoked Responses to Sweeteners in the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract Differ between C57BL/6ByJ and 129P3/J Mice

  S. A. Mccaughey
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (3 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3672-06.2007

  Abstract

• A proteomic study of serum from children with autism showing differential expression of apolipoproteins and complement proteins

  B A Corbett, A B Kantor, H Schulman, W L Walker, L Lit, P Ashwood, D M Rocke & F R Sharp
  Molecular Psychiatry
  (26 December 2006); doi:10.1038/sj.mp.4001943

  Abstract

• A new naturally occurring GABA_A receptor subunit partnership with high sensitivity to ethanol

  Joseph Glykys, Zechun Peng, Dev Chandra, Gregg E Homanics, Carolyn R Houser & Istvan Mody
  Nature Neuroscience 10 40 - 48
  (10 December 2006); doi:10.1038/nn1813

  Abstract

• The Ca2+-Activated K+ Channel KCNN4/KCa3.1 Contributes to Microglia Activation and Nitric Oxide-Dependent Neurodegeneration

  V. Kaushal, P. D. Koeberle, Y. Wang & L. C. Schlichter
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (3 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3593-06.2007

  Abstract

• NGF Regulates the Expression of Axonal LINGO-1 to Inhibit Oligodendrocyte Differentiation and Myelination

  X. Lee, Z. Yang, Z. Shao, S. S. Rosenberg, M. Levesque, R. B. Pepinsky, M. Qiu, R. H. Miller, J. R. Chan & S. Mi
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (3 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4175-06.2007

  Abstract

• ATAXIN-1 Interacts with the Repressor Capicua in Its Native Complex to Cause SCA1 Neuropathology

  Y Lam, A Bowman, P Jafarnejad, J Lim, R Richman, J Fryer, E Hyun, L Duvick, H Orr & J Botas
  Cell 127
  (29 December 2006); doi:10.1016/j.cell.2006.11.038

  Abstract

• The I-II Loop Controls Plasma Membrane Expression and Gating of Cav3.2 T-Type Ca2+ Channels: A Paradigm for Childhood Absence Epilepsy Mutations

  I. Vitko, I. Bidaud, J. M. Arias, A. Mezghrani, P. Lory & E. Perez-reyes
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (10 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1817-06.2007

  Abstract

• Anorectic estrogen mimics leptin's effect on the rewiring of melanocortin cells and Stat3 signaling in obese animals

  Qian Gao, Gabor Mezei, Yongzhan Nie, Yan Rao, Cheol Soo Choi, Ingo Bechmann, Csaba Leranth, Dominique Toran-allerand, Catherine A Priest, James L Roberts, Xiao-Bing Gao, Charles Mobbs, Gerald I Shulman, Sabrina Diano & Tamas L Horvath
  Nature Medicine 13 89 - 94
  (31 December 2006); doi:10.1038/nm1525

  Abstract

• Essential function of HIPK2 in TGF-dependent survival of midbrain dopamine neurons

  Jiasheng Zhang, Vanee Pho, Stephen J Bonasera, Jed Holtzman, Amy T Tang, Joanna Hellmuth, Siuwah Tang, Patricia H Janak, Laurence H Tecott & Eric J Huang
  Nature Neuroscience 10 77 - 86
  (10 December 2006); doi:10.1038/nn1816

  Abstract

• Mutations in SYNE1 lead to a newly discovered form of autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia

  François Gros-louis, Nicolas Dupré, Patrick Dion, Michael A Fox, Sandra Laurent, Steve Verreault, Joshua R Sanes, Jean-Pierre Bouchard & Guy A Rouleau
  Nature Genetics 39 80 - 85
  (10 December 2006); doi:10.1038/ng1927

  Abstract

• Neil Robertson, Mehrdad Oveisi-fordorei, Scott Zuyderduyn, Richard Varhol, Christopher Fjell, Marco A Marra, Steven JM Jones & Asim S Siddiqui
  Genome Biology 8
  (1 January 2007); doi:10.1186/gb-2007-8-1-r6

  Abstract

• Guang Chen, Shane T Jensen & Christian J Stoeckert
  Genome Biology 8
  (1 January 2007); doi:10.1186/gb-2007-8-1-r4

  Abstract

• Rate of Evolution in Brain-Expressed Genes in Humans and Other Primates

  Hurng-Yi Wang, Huan-Chieh Chien, Naoki Osada, Katsuyuki Hashimoto, Sumio Sugano, Takashi Gojobori, Chen-Kung Chou, Shih-Feng Tsai, Chung-I Wu & C.-K. James Shen
  PLoS Biology 5
  (1 January 2007); doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0050013

  Abstract

• Prokineticin receptor 2 (Prokr2) is essential for the regulation of circadian behavior by the suprachiasmatic nuclei

  H. M. Prosser, A. Bradley, J. E. Chesham, F. J. P. Ebling, M. H. Hastings & E. S. Maywood
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104
  (9 January 2007); doi:10.1073/pnas.0606884104

  Abstract

• Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Overexpression Delays Neurodegeneration and Prolongs Survival in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Mice

  Y. Wang, X. Ou mao, L. Xie, S. Banwait, H. H. Marti, D. A. Greenberg & K. Jin
  Journal of Neuroscience 27
  (10 January 2007); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4433-06.2007

  Abstract

• Getting axons onto the right path: the role of transcription factors in axon guidance

  S. J. Butler & G. Tear
  Development 134
  (21 December 2006); doi:10.1242/dev.02762

  Abstract

• Enhancement of learning and memory after activation of cerebral Rho GTPases

  G. Diana, G. Valentini, S. Travaglione, L. Falzano, M. Pieri, C. Zona, S. Meschini, A. Fabbri & C. Fiorentini
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104
  (9 January 2007); doi:10.1073/pnas.0610059104

  Abstract

• Acquisition of Fear Extinction Requires Activation of NR2B-Containing NMDA Receptors in the Lateral Amygdala

  Francisco Sotres-bayon, David E A Bush & Joseph E Ledoux
  Neuropsychopharmacology 32
  (10 September 2007); doi:10.1038/sj.npp.1301316

  Abstract

• Supersensitivity to Amphetamine in Protein Kinase-C Interacting Protein/HINT1 Knockout Mice

  Elisabeth Barbier, Agustin Zapata, Eric Oh, Qing Liu, Fei Zhu, Ashiwel Undie, Toni Shippenberg & Jia Bei Wang
  Neuropsychopharmacology 32
  (3 August 2007); doi:10.1038/sj.npp.1301301

  Abstract

• Transcriptional Signatures of Cellular Plasticity in Mice Lacking the  1 Subunit of GABAA Receptors

  I. Ponomarev
  Journal of Neuroscience 26
  (24 May 2006); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0860-06.2006

  Abstract

• Common Kibra Alleles Are Associated with Human Memory Performance

  A. Papassotiropoulos, D. A. Stephan, M. J. Huentelman, F. J. Hoerndli, D. W. Craig, J. V. Pearson, K.-D. Huynh, F. Brunner, J. Corneveaux, D. Osborne, M. A. Wollmer, A. Aerni, D. Coluccia, J. Hanggi, C. R. A. Mondadori, A. Buchmann, E. M. Reiman, R. J. Caselli, K. Henke & D. J.-F. De quervain
  Science 314
  (20 October 2006); doi:10.1126/science.1129837

  Abstract

• Functional Genomic Analysis of Oligodendrocyte Differentiation

  J. C. Dugas, Y. C. Tai, T. P. Speed, J. Ngai & B. A. Barres
  Journal of Neuroscience 26
  (25 October 2006); doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2572-06.2006

  Abstract

• Towards the integration of spatially and temporally resolved murine gene expression databases

  S Sunkin
  Trends in Genetics 22
  (1 April 2006); doi:10.1016/j.tig.2006.02.006

  Abstract