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Genetic knockout of CS4 sulfation of perineuronal nets as a source of juvenile like plasticity in processes of memory and learning
Gmiterková, Lenka ; Růžička, Jiří (advisor) ; Telenský, Petr (referee)
Extracellular matrix affects the functioning of the brain. Among others, learning and memory can be affected by the changes in the composition and properties of the extracellular matrix. Different sulfation patterns on the chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans, one of the extracellular matrix components, can either enhance or reduce synaptic plasticity and neuronal growth. This leads to the changes in the formation of memory. In my thesis I defined the role of 4-O-sulfation of the chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans in the learning and memory in the young and early adult animals. To do so I used Chondroitin sulfotransferase 11 knockout mice strain, which has decreased amount of 4-O-sulfation. I tested their long-term, short-term, and working memory using behavioural tests. I also monitored the morphological changes in the perineuronal nets and changes in the number of synapses using immunohistochemical methods and confocal microscopy.
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Matching the role of chondroitin sulphate proteoglycan, aggrecan, in dense extracellular matrix of perineuronal nets and glial scar
Gmiterková, Lenka ; Růžička, Jiří (advisor) ; Telenský, Petr (referee)
Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries are worldwide medical problems. Disruption of the tissue leads to the changes in the cellular and extracellular matrix composition. This newly formed scar is not permissive for the axonal regrowth. Its function in prohibiting neuronal plasticity is similar to the perineuronal nets present in undamaged brain. One of the key components of both perineuronal nets and scar is proteoglycan aggrecan. In this thesis I focused on the function of aggrecan in central nervous system, mechanism of its growth inhibitory feature and research in the field of traumatic brain or spine cord injury treatment. It is important topic, since currently there are not any approved human therapies to recover axonal growth at the site of formed scar.
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Matching the role of chondroitin sulphate proteoglycan, aggrecan, in dense extracellular matrix of perineuronal nets and glial scar
Gmiterková, Lenka ; Růžička, Jiří (advisor) ; Telenský, Petr (referee)
Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries are worldwide medical problems. Disruption of the tissue leads to the changes in the cellular and extracellular matrix composition. This newly formed scar is not permissive for the axonal regrowth. Its function in prohibiting neuronal plasticity is similar to the perineuronal nets present in undamaged brain. One of the key components of both perineuronal nets and scar is proteoglycan aggrecan. In this thesis I focused on the function of aggrecan in central nervous system, mechanism of its growth inhibitory feature and research in the field of traumatic brain or spine cord injury treatment. It is important topic, since currently there are not any approved human therapies to recover axonal growth at the site of formed scar.
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