Abstract
MicroRNAs are endogenous, noncoding RNAs crucial for the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. In this study, we investigated the role of miR-335-5p in spatial learning and synaptic plasticity. To this end we first showed spatial learning induced down-regulation of miR-335-5p. Next we found impairment in long-term memory and reduction in hippocampal long-term potentiation by exogenous administration of the miRNA. These findings demonstrate that miR-335-5p is a key coordinator of the intracellular pathways that mediate experience-dependent changes in the brain.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 63-68 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Neurobiology of Learning and Memory |
Volume | 139 |
Early online date | Dec 27 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2017 |
Keywords
- Journal Article