Abstract
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) play key roles in intercellular signaling in the brain. Their effects on cellular function have been largely studied in neurons, but their functional consequences on astrocytes are less known. Using both endogenous and chemogenetic approaches with DREADDs, we have investigated the effects of G q and G i/o GPCR activation on astroglial Ca 2+ -based activity, gliotransmitter release, and the functional consequences on neuronal electrical activity. We found that while G q GPCR activation led to cellular activation in both neurons and astrocytes, G i/o GPCR activation led to cellular inhibition in neurons and cellular activation in astrocytes. Astroglial activation by either G q or G i/o protein-mediated signaling stimulated gliotransmitter release, which increased neuronal excitability. Additionally, activation of G q and G i/o DREADDs in vivo increased astrocyte Ca 2+ activity and modified neuronal network electrical activity. Present results reveal additional complexity of the signaling consequences of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters in astroglia-neuron network operation and brain function.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1076-1093 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Glia |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Keywords
- DREADDs
- G protein-coupled receptors
- astrocyte Ca
- astrocytes
- gliotransmission
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