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Protein Kinase C Regulates ASIC1a Protein Expression and Channel Function via NF-kB Signaling Pathway

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Tissue acidosis is a common feature in many pathological conditions. Activation of acid-sensing ion channel 1a (ASIC1a) plays a key role in acidosis-mediated neurotoxicity. Protein kinase C (PKC) activity has been proved to be associated with many physiological processes and pathological conditions; however, whether PKC activation regulates ASIC1a protein expression and channel function remains ill defined. In this study, we demonstrated that treatment with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA, a PKC activator) for 6 h significantly increased ASIC1a protein expression and ASIC currents in NS20Y cells, a neuronal cell line, and in primary cultured mouse cortical neurons. In contrast, treatment with Calphostin C (a nonselective PKC inhibitor) for 6 h or longer decreased ASIC1a protein expression and ASIC currents. Similar to Calphostin C, PKC α and βI inhibitor Go6976 exposure also reduced ASIC1a protein expression. The reduction in ASIC1a protein expression by PKC inhibition involves a change in ASIC1a protein degradation, which is mediated by ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS)-dependent degradation pathway. In addition, we showed that PKC regulation of ASIC1a protein expression involves NF-κB signaling pathway. Consistent with their effects on ASIC1a protein expression and channel function, PKC inhibition protected NS20Y cells against acidosis-induced cytotoxicity, while PKC activation potentiated acidosis-induced cells injury. Together, these results indicate that ASIC1a protein expression and channel function are closely regulated by the activity of protein kinase C and its downstream signaling pathway(s).

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Ling Zhang, a visiting scholar, conducted most of the experiments, analyzed the results, and wrote the paper. Tao Yang performed culture of mouse cortical neurons. Zhi-Gang Xiong, Tian-Dong Leng, and Jun Li designed the experiments for the project. Zhi-Gang Xiong and Tian-Dong Leng wrote the paper with Ling Zhang.

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Zhang, L., Leng, TD., Yang, T. et al. Protein Kinase C Regulates ASIC1a Protein Expression and Channel Function via NF-kB Signaling Pathway. Mol Neurobiol 57, 4754–4766 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12035-020-02056-4

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