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Erschienen in: Brain Structure and Function 5/2018

19.02.2018 | Original Article

Brain STAT5 signaling modulates learning and memory formation

verfasst von: Isadora C. Furigo, Helen M. Melo, Natalia M. Lyra e Silva, Angela M. Ramos-Lobo, Pryscila D. S. Teixeira, Daniella C. Buonfiglio, Frederick Wasinski, Eliana R. Lima, Eliza Higuti, Cibele N. Peroni, Paolo Bartolini, Carlos R. J. Soares, Martin Metzger, Fernanda G. de Felice, Jose Donato Jr.

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Abstract

The signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5) is a transcription factor recruited by numerous cytokines. STAT5 is important for several physiological functions, including body and tissue growth, mammary gland development, immune system and lipid metabolism. However, the role of STAT5 signaling for brain functions is still poorly investigated, especially regarding cognitive aspects. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to investigate whether brain STAT5 signaling modulates learning and memory formation. For this purpose, brain-specific STAT5 knockout (STAT5 KO) mice were studied in well-established memory tests. Initially, we confirmed a robust reduction in STAT5a and STAT5b mRNA levels in different brain structures of STAT5 KO mice. STAT5 KO mice showed no significant alterations in metabolism, growth, somatotropic axis and spontaneous locomotor activity. In contrast, brain-specific STAT5 ablation impaired learning and memory formation in the novel object recognition, Barnes maze and contextual fear conditioning tests. To unravel possible mechanisms that might underlie the memory deficits of STAT5 KO mice, we assessed neurogenesis in the hippocampus, but no significant differences were observed between groups. On the other hand, reduced insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) mRNA expression was found in the hippocampus and hypothalamus of STAT5 KO mice. These findings collectively indicate that brain STAT5 signaling is required to attain normal learning and memory. Therefore, STAT5 is an important downstream cellular mechanism shared by several cytokines to regulate cognitive functions.
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Metadaten
Titel
Brain STAT5 signaling modulates learning and memory formation
verfasst von
Isadora C. Furigo
Helen M. Melo
Natalia M. Lyra e Silva
Angela M. Ramos-Lobo
Pryscila D. S. Teixeira
Daniella C. Buonfiglio
Frederick Wasinski
Eliana R. Lima
Eliza Higuti
Cibele N. Peroni
Paolo Bartolini
Carlos R. J. Soares
Martin Metzger
Fernanda G. de Felice
Jose Donato Jr.
Publikationsdatum
19.02.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Brain Structure and Function / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 1863-2653
Elektronische ISSN: 1863-2661
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-018-1627-z

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