Zeta Inhibitory Peptide attenuates learning and memory by inducing NO-mediated downregulation of AMPA receptors

Alexey Bingor, Tomer Haham, Claire Thornton, Yael Stern-Bach and Rami Yaka ()
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Alexey Bingor: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Tomer Haham: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Claire Thornton: Royal Veterinary College
Yael Stern-Bach: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Rami Yaka: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Zeta inhibitory peptide (ZIP), a PKMζ inhibitor, is widely used to interfere with the maintenance of acquired memories. ZIP is able to erase memory even in the absence of PKMζ, via an unknown mechanism. We found that ZIP induces redistribution of the AMPARGluA1 in HEK293 cells and primary cortical neurons, and decreases AMPAR-mediated currents in the nucleus accumbens (NAc). These effects were mimicked by free arginine or by a modified ZIP in which all but the arginine residues were replaced by alanine. Redistribution was blocked by a peptidase-resistant version of ZIP and by treatment with the nitric oxide (NO)-synthase inhibitor L-NAME. ZIP increased GluA1-S831 phosphorylation and ZIP-induced redistribution was blocked by nitrosyl-mutant GluA1-C875S or serine-mutant GluA1-S831A. Introducing the cleavable arginine-alanine peptide into the NAc attenuated expression of cocaine-conditioned reward. Together, these results suggest that ZIP may act as an arginine donor, facilitating NO-dependent downregulation of AMPARs, thereby attenuating learning and memory.

Date: 2020
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