Separate respiratory phenotypes in methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (Mecp2) deficient mice

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Bissonnete, JM
Knopp, SJ
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[1] Oregon Hlth Sci Univ, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Portland, OR 97239 USA
[2] Oregon Hlth Sci Univ, Dept Cell & Dev Biol, Portland, OR 97239 USA
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10.1203/01.pdr.0000203157.31924.4a
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R72 [儿科学];
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Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations ill the X-linked gene methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) that encodes a DNA binding, protein involved in gene silencing. Selective deletion of Mecp2 in post-mitotic neurons in mice results in a Rett-like phenotype characterized by disturbances in motor activity and body weight, suggesting that these symptoms are exclusively Caused by neuronal deficiency. Included ill the RTT phenotype are episodes of respiratory depression that follow hyperventilation. Here we show that the respiratory phenotype depends on the organ distribution of Mecp2 deficiency. Both female mice heterozygous for a null mutation in Mecp2 (Mecp2(+/-)) and those with selective deletion of the protein in neurons (Mecp(2+/nestin-Crc lox)), showed an initial response to hypoxia that exceeded that in wild type (WT). However, marked respiratory depression following hypoxic hyperventilation was only seen in Mecp2(+/-) animals. Addition of carbon dioxide to the hypoxic exposure eliminated the respiratory depression. Tidal Volume and lung Volume were larger in Mecp2(+/-) and respiratory depression was directly related to tidal volume. Taken together these results indicate that the depression is due to hypocapnia. Respiratory depression in this Mouse model of Rett Syndrome is seen in with ubiquitous deficiency in Mecp2 but not when it is confined to neurons.
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