The mechanosensitive ion channel ASIC2 mediates both proprioceptive sensing and spinal alignment.
Exp Physiol
; 109(1): 135-147, 2024 01.
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By translating mechanical forces into molecular signals, proprioceptive neurons provide the CNS with information on muscle length and tension, which is necessary to control posture and movement. However, the identities of the molecular players that mediate proprioceptive sensing are largely unknown. Here, we confirm the expression of the mechanosensitive ion channel ASIC2 in proprioceptive sensory neurons. By combining in vivo proprioception-related functional tests with ex vivo electrophysiological analyses of muscle spindles, we showed that mice lacking Asic2 display impairments in muscle spindle responses to stretch and motor coordination tasks. Finally, analysis of skeletons of Asic2 loss-of-function mice revealed a specific effect on spinal alignment. Overall, we identify ASIC2 as a key component in proprioceptive sensing and a regulator of spine alignment.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Propiocepción
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Canales Iónicos Sensibles al Ácido
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Exp Physiol
Asunto de la revista:
FISIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Israel
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido