Brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression in serotonergic neurons improves stress resilience and promotes adult hippocampal neurogenesis

Julia Leschik
University Mainz
January 1, 2022
Prog Neurobiol
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35872219

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35872219

Research summary

This study investigates the role of BDNF expression in serotonergic neurons on stress resilience and hippocampal neurogenesis. Using a mouse model with Rosa26-inserted mouse Bdnf under serotonergic control, researchers showed enhanced neurogenesis and behavioral resilience following stress.

Key outcome of the study

Serotonergic BDNF expression improves adult hippocampal neurogenesis and stress coping, highlighting BDNF as a neuromodulatory target in mood and neuroplasticity.

Model

Rosa26 Knockin mouse model overexpressing mouse Bdnf under SERT-Cre control, developed to study serotonergic neuron-specific neurotrophic signaling.

TARGET:
Bdnf
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor

Keywords

Neurogenesis, Stress resilience, Depression, Serotonergic system, BDNF

Technical specifications

Knockin, Rosa26 locus, SERT-Cre, Mouse Bdnf, Cell-type specific overexpression

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