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Matrix Biol ; 112: 39-61, 2022 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35961424

RESUMEN

Collagen VI (COL6) is an extracellular matrix protein exerting multiple functions in different tissues. In humans, mutations of COL6 genes cause rare inherited congenital disorders, primarily affecting skeletal muscles and collectively known as COL6-related myopathies, for which no cure is available yet. In order to get insights into the pathogenic mechanisms underlying COL6-related diseases, diverse animal models were produced. However, the roles exerted by COL6 during embryogenesis remain largely unknown. Here, we generated the first zebrafish COL6 knockout line through CRISPR/Cas9 site-specific mutagenesis of the col6a1 gene. Phenotypic characterization during embryonic and larval development revealed that lack of COL6 leads to neuromuscular defects and motor dysfunctions, together with distinctive alterations in the three-dimensional architecture of craniofacial cartilages. These phenotypic features were maintained in adult col6a1 null fish, which displayed defective muscle organization and impaired swimming capabilities. Moreover, col6a1 null fish showed autophagy defects and organelle abnormalities at both embryonic and adult stages, thus recapitulating the main features of patients affected by COL6-related myopathies. Mechanistically, lack of COL6 led to increased BMP signaling, and direct inhibition of BMP activity ameliorated the locomotor activity of col6a1 null embryos. Finally, treatment with salbutamol, a  ß2-adrenergic receptor agonist, elicited a significant amelioration of the neuromuscular and motility defects of col6a1 null fish embryos. Altogether, these findings indicate that this newly generated zebrafish col6a1 null line is a valuable in vivo tool to model COL6-related myopathies and suitable for drug screenings aimed at addressing the quest for effective therapeutic strategies for these disorders.


Asunto(s)
Colágeno Tipo VI , Enfermedades Musculares , Agonistas Adrenérgicos , Adulto , Albuterol , Animales , Colágeno Tipo VI/genética , Humanos , Enfermedades Musculares/metabolismo , Pez Cebra/genética , Pez Cebra/metabolismo , Proteínas de Pez Cebra/genética
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Sci Rep ; 9(1): 19851, 2019 12 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31882701

RESUMEN

Collagen VI (ColVI) is an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein involved in a range of physiological and pathological conditions. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a powerful model organism for studying vertebrate development and for in vivo analysis of tissue patterning. Here, we performed a thorough characterization of ColVI gene and protein expression in zebrafish during development and adult life. Bioinformatics analyses confirmed that zebrafish genome contains single genes encoding for α1(VI), α2(VI) and α3(VI) ColVI chains and duplicated genes encoding for α4(VI) chains. At 1 day post-fertilization (dpf) ColVI transcripts are expressed in myotomes, pectoral fin buds and developing epidermis, while from 2 dpf abundant transcript levels are present in myosepta, pectoral fins, axial vasculature, gut and craniofacial cartilage elements. Using newly generated polyclonal antibodies against zebrafish α1(VI) protein, we found that ColVI deposition in adult fish delineates distinct domains in the ECM of several organs, including cartilage, eye, skin, spleen and skeletal muscle. Altogether, these data provide the first detailed characterization of ColVI expression and ECM deposition in zebrafish, thus paving the way for further functional studies in this species.


Asunto(s)
Colágeno Tipo I/genética , Colágeno Tipo VI/genética , Regulación del Desarrollo de la Expresión Génica , Larva/genética , Proteínas de Pez Cebra/genética , Pez Cebra/genética , Animales , Animales Modificados Genéticamente , Colágeno Tipo I/clasificación , Colágeno Tipo VI/clasificación , Hibridación in Situ , Larva/crecimiento & desarrollo , Músculo Esquelético/embriología , Músculo Esquelético/crecimiento & desarrollo , Filogenia , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa de Transcriptasa Inversa , Piel/embriología , Piel/crecimiento & desarrollo , Análisis Espacio-Temporal , Pez Cebra/embriología , Pez Cebra/crecimiento & desarrollo , Proteínas de Pez Cebra/clasificación
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J Cell Sci ; 130(19): 3203-3211, 2017 Oct 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28883093

RESUMEN

The notochord is a midline structure common to all chordate animals; it provides mechanical and signaling cues for the developing embryo. In vertebrates, the notochord plays key functions during embryogenesis, being a source of developmental signals that pattern the surrounding tissues. It is composed of a core of vacuolated cells surrounded by an epithelial-like sheath of cells that secrete a thick peri-notochordal basement membrane made of different extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. The correct deposition and organization of the ECM is essential for proper notochord morphogenesis and function. Work carried out in the past two decades has allowed researchers to dissect the contribution of different ECM components to this embryonic tissue. Here, we will provide an overview of these genetic and mechanistic studies. In particular, we highlight the specific functions of distinct matrix molecules in regulating notochord development and notochord-derived signals. Moreover, we also discuss the involvement of ECM synthesis and its remodeling in the pathogenesis of chordoma, a malignant bone cancer that originates from remnants of notochord remaining after embryogenesis.


Asunto(s)
Proteínas de la Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Notocorda/embriología , Organogénesis/fisiología , Animales , Humanos , Notocorda/citología
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Cell Mol Life Sci ; 72(16): 2989-3008, 2015 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25833128

RESUMEN

The notochord is an embryonic midline structure common to all members of the phylum Chordata, providing both mechanical and signaling cues to the developing embryo. In vertebrates, the notochord arises from the dorsal organizer and it is critical for proper vertebrate development. This evolutionary conserved structure located at the developing midline defines the primitive axis of embryos and represents the structural element essential for locomotion. Besides its primary structural function, the notochord is also a source of developmental signals that patterns surrounding tissues. Among the signals secreted by the notochord, Hedgehog proteins play key roles during embryogenesis. The Hedgehog signaling pathway is a central regulator of embryonic development, controlling the patterning and proliferation of a wide variety of organs. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on notochord structure and functions, with a particular emphasis on the key developmental events that take place in vertebrates. Moreover, we discuss some genetic studies highlighting the phenotypic consequences of impaired notochord development, which enabled to understand the molecular basis of different human congenital defects and diseases.


Asunto(s)
Membrana Basal/metabolismo , Evolución Biológica , Comunicación Celular/fisiología , Modelos Biológicos , Notocorda/anatomía & histología , Notocorda/embriología , Somitos/embriología , Animales , Proteínas de la Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Proteínas Hedgehog/metabolismo , Humanos , Disco Intervertebral/embriología , Especificidad de la Especie , Columna Vertebral/embriología
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Development ; 140(22): 4594-601, 2013 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24131633

RESUMEN

The notochord is a transient and essential structure that provides both mechanical and signaling cues to the developing vertebrate embryo. In teleosts, the notochord is composed of a core of large vacuolated cells and an outer layer of cells that secrete the notochord sheath. In this work, we have identified the extracellular matrix glycoprotein Emilin3 as a novel essential component of the zebrafish notochord sheath. The development of the notochord sheath is impaired in Emilin3 knockdown embryos. The patterning activity of the notochord is also affected by Emilin3, as revealed by the increase of Hedgehog (Hh) signaling in Emilin3-depleted embryos and the decreased Hh signaling in embryos overexpressing Emilin3 in the notochord. In vitro and in vivo experiments indicate that Emilin3 modulates the availability of Hh ligands by interacting with the permissive factor Scube2 in the notochord sheath. Overall, this study reveals a new role for an EMILIN protein and reinforces the concept that structure and function of the notochord are strictly linked.


Asunto(s)
Antígenos de Superficie/metabolismo , Proteínas de la Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Proteínas Hedgehog/metabolismo , Glicoproteínas de Membrana/metabolismo , Notocorda/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal , Proteínas de Pez Cebra/metabolismo , Pez Cebra/embriología , Pez Cebra/metabolismo , Animales , Tipificación del Cuerpo/efectos de los fármacos , Tipificación del Cuerpo/genética , Regulación hacia Abajo/efectos de los fármacos , Embrión no Mamífero/efectos de los fármacos , Embrión no Mamífero/metabolismo , Embrión no Mamífero/ultraestructura , Regulación del Desarrollo de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos , Técnicas de Silenciamiento del Gen , Células HEK293 , Humanos , Ratones , Modelos Biológicos , Morfolinos/farmacología , Notocorda/citología , Notocorda/efectos de los fármacos , Notocorda/embriología , Unión Proteica/efectos de los fármacos , Unión Proteica/genética , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Transducción de Señal/genética , Regulación hacia Arriba/efectos de los fármacos
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