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P39, the primary activator for cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) in oligodendroglia, is essential for oligodendroglia differentiation and myelin repair

  • Andrew N. Bankston
  • , Wenqi Li
  • , Hui Zhang
  • , Li Ku
  • , Guanglu Liu
  • , Filomena Papa
  • , Lixia Zhao
  • , James A. Bibb
  • , Franca Cambi
  • , Seema K. Tiwari-Woodruff
  • , Yue Feng

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Abstract

Background: Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) is crucial for brain development. Results: In contrast to neurons that utilize p35 as the primary Cdk5 activator, oligodendroglia employ p39-dependent Cdk5 activation to advance differentiation and myelin repair. Conclusion: p39 is the primary Cdk5 activator in oligodendroglia, essential for oligodendroglia development. Significance: Our study revealed distinct mechanisms controlling Cdk5 activity in neurons and oligodendroglia.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)18047-18057
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 21 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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