Figure 4.
Potential Cul3-involved pathways in NDDs. Schematic illustration of potential Cul3-involved pathways in NDDs. Cul3-KO up-regulates RhoA, leading to dysregulation of the neuronal cytoskeleton and neurogenesis. Cul3 deficiency also up-regulates eIF4G1, promoting cap-dependent translation. Smyd3 also plays as the downstream target of Cul3, which causes NMDAR dysfunction. Additionally, Cul3-KO up-regulates Plastin3, which controls neuronal migration. Furthermore, the COP9 signalosome (CSN) restricts dendritic branching by Cul3-dependent degradation of the actin cross-linked BTB domain protein Kelch. Cul3 deficiency results in Kelch accumulation and uncontrolled dendritic branching. Cul3-KO controls neuronal migration by increasing Plastin3.
