Abstract
Background:Dopamine D2R-mediated ERK activation regulates dopaminergic neuronal development. Results:D2R activation induces shedding of heparin-binding EGF by activating a disintegrin and metalloproteinase (ADAM) 10 or 17, causing EGFR transactivation in mesencephalic neurons. Conclusion:D2R-mediated ERK activation regulates mesencephalic dopaminergic neuron development via EGFR transactivation through ADAM10/17. Significance:Dopaminergic system alteration through D2R-ADAM-EGFR signaling maybe associated with dopamine-related neurological/psychiatric disorders.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 28435-28446 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 40 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 4 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology