Regulation of Neurogenesis and Neuronal Migration by Rrm2 and Timp3 Following Seizures
This study examines the impact of seizures on the development and behavior of new neurons in the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory and epilepsy. Using a mouse model of temporal lobe epilepsy, we isolated newly generated neurons (referred to as adult-born granule cells) from the brain. We examined their gene activity using RNA sequencing. Our goal was to identify molecular changes that occur in these cells after seizures. We found that two genes, Rrm2 and Timp3, were strongly affected by seizure activity and may play a role in controlling the abnormal migration and function of new neurons. By using drugs to reduce the activity of these genes, we observed changes in seizure frequency and neuronal positioning, suggesting these genes play a role in brain changes linked to epilepsy. This dataset offers insight into the molecular pathways that may drive abnormal neurogenesis following seizures and identifies potential targets for future therapeutic interventions.