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    Alomone Labs recombinant probdnf
    ( A ) Scheme of the TrkB FRET sensor. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/qaducze . ( B ) Example FLIM images showing TrkB activation. Warmer colors represent higher TrkB activity. Yellow cross indicates uncaging spot. Scale bar, 1 μm. ( C ) Averaged TrkB activation changes (Δ binding fraction) in dendritic spines following uncaging in the presence of DMSO or Inhibitor I. Data are means ± SEM. Gray box indicates uncaging period. ( D ) Statistical analysis of (C). Averaged TrkB activation in stimulated spines during transient (1 to 3 min) and sustained phase (9 to 11 min). Gray dots, individual spines; bars, means ± SEM. DMSO (blue; n = 70 spines, 27 cells, 16 animals) and Inhibitor I (red; n = 49 spines, 21 cells, 10 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0010); Inhibitor ( P = 0.0013); Time × Inhibitor ( P = 0.7403), followed by Šídák’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( E ) Averaged TrkB activation changes in dendritic spines following uncaging in WT or MMP-9 KO slices. All markings as in (C). ( F ) Statistical analysis of (E). All markings as in (D). WT (blue, n = 66 spines; 22 cells, 10 animals), MMP-9 KO (yellow, n = 73 spines; 25 cells, 11 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0257); MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.0054); Time × MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.7238), followed by Šidák’s multiple comparison test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( G ) Example immunoblot of digestion reaction of <t>proBDNF</t> incubated with either active MMP-9, inactive MMP-9 (E402A), or the reaction buffer. Bands correspond to proBDNF (~26 kDa) and mBDNF (~14 kDa). ( H ) Quantification of immunoblots of three digestion reactions. Gray dots, individual values of mBDNF band intensity in separate experiments; bars, mean ± SEM. One-way ANOVA ( P = 0.0021) followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph).
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    Article Title: BDNF-driven synaptic plasticity requires autocrine matrix metalloproteinase–9 activity

    Journal: Science Advances

    doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adx2369

    ( A ) Scheme of the TrkB FRET sensor. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/qaducze . ( B ) Example FLIM images showing TrkB activation. Warmer colors represent higher TrkB activity. Yellow cross indicates uncaging spot. Scale bar, 1 μm. ( C ) Averaged TrkB activation changes (Δ binding fraction) in dendritic spines following uncaging in the presence of DMSO or Inhibitor I. Data are means ± SEM. Gray box indicates uncaging period. ( D ) Statistical analysis of (C). Averaged TrkB activation in stimulated spines during transient (1 to 3 min) and sustained phase (9 to 11 min). Gray dots, individual spines; bars, means ± SEM. DMSO (blue; n = 70 spines, 27 cells, 16 animals) and Inhibitor I (red; n = 49 spines, 21 cells, 10 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0010); Inhibitor ( P = 0.0013); Time × Inhibitor ( P = 0.7403), followed by Šídák’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( E ) Averaged TrkB activation changes in dendritic spines following uncaging in WT or MMP-9 KO slices. All markings as in (C). ( F ) Statistical analysis of (E). All markings as in (D). WT (blue, n = 66 spines; 22 cells, 10 animals), MMP-9 KO (yellow, n = 73 spines; 25 cells, 11 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0257); MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.0054); Time × MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.7238), followed by Šidák’s multiple comparison test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( G ) Example immunoblot of digestion reaction of proBDNF incubated with either active MMP-9, inactive MMP-9 (E402A), or the reaction buffer. Bands correspond to proBDNF (~26 kDa) and mBDNF (~14 kDa). ( H ) Quantification of immunoblots of three digestion reactions. Gray dots, individual values of mBDNF band intensity in separate experiments; bars, mean ± SEM. One-way ANOVA ( P = 0.0021) followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph).
    Figure Legend Snippet: ( A ) Scheme of the TrkB FRET sensor. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/qaducze . ( B ) Example FLIM images showing TrkB activation. Warmer colors represent higher TrkB activity. Yellow cross indicates uncaging spot. Scale bar, 1 μm. ( C ) Averaged TrkB activation changes (Δ binding fraction) in dendritic spines following uncaging in the presence of DMSO or Inhibitor I. Data are means ± SEM. Gray box indicates uncaging period. ( D ) Statistical analysis of (C). Averaged TrkB activation in stimulated spines during transient (1 to 3 min) and sustained phase (9 to 11 min). Gray dots, individual spines; bars, means ± SEM. DMSO (blue; n = 70 spines, 27 cells, 16 animals) and Inhibitor I (red; n = 49 spines, 21 cells, 10 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0010); Inhibitor ( P = 0.0013); Time × Inhibitor ( P = 0.7403), followed by Šídák’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( E ) Averaged TrkB activation changes in dendritic spines following uncaging in WT or MMP-9 KO slices. All markings as in (C). ( F ) Statistical analysis of (E). All markings as in (D). WT (blue, n = 66 spines; 22 cells, 10 animals), MMP-9 KO (yellow, n = 73 spines; 25 cells, 11 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0257); MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.0054); Time × MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.7238), followed by Šidák’s multiple comparison test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( G ) Example immunoblot of digestion reaction of proBDNF incubated with either active MMP-9, inactive MMP-9 (E402A), or the reaction buffer. Bands correspond to proBDNF (~26 kDa) and mBDNF (~14 kDa). ( H ) Quantification of immunoblots of three digestion reactions. Gray dots, individual values of mBDNF band intensity in separate experiments; bars, mean ± SEM. One-way ANOVA ( P = 0.0021) followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph).

    Techniques Used: Activation Assay, Activity Assay, Binding Assay, Comparison, Western Blot, Incubation

    Activation of NMDAR (1) leads to the release of MMP-9 and BDNF (2), which might be released in its either pro-form or mature form with a propeptide. (3) tPA activates plasminogen to plasmin, which can also activate proMMP-9. (4) Plasmin and MMP-9 can extracellularly process proBDNF to mBDNF, which activates its receptor—TrkB (5). TrkB activation, together with other intracellular signaling, leads to the LTP cascade, including actin polymerization and cytoskeleton remodeling causing spine enlargement. (6) ProBDNF and BDNF propeptide, which is also co-released with mBDNF, can activate p75 TNR , leading to LTD. (7) It is possible that MMP-9 can reduce bioactive BDNF propeptide and promote a competing TrkB activation. (8) Both plasmin and MMP-9 are blocked by their inhibitors, which control their action. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/nbak5x7 .
    Figure Legend Snippet: Activation of NMDAR (1) leads to the release of MMP-9 and BDNF (2), which might be released in its either pro-form or mature form with a propeptide. (3) tPA activates plasminogen to plasmin, which can also activate proMMP-9. (4) Plasmin and MMP-9 can extracellularly process proBDNF to mBDNF, which activates its receptor—TrkB (5). TrkB activation, together with other intracellular signaling, leads to the LTP cascade, including actin polymerization and cytoskeleton remodeling causing spine enlargement. (6) ProBDNF and BDNF propeptide, which is also co-released with mBDNF, can activate p75 TNR , leading to LTD. (7) It is possible that MMP-9 can reduce bioactive BDNF propeptide and promote a competing TrkB activation. (8) Both plasmin and MMP-9 are blocked by their inhibitors, which control their action. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/nbak5x7 .

    Techniques Used: Activation Assay, Control

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    Article Title: proBDNF is modified by advanced glycation end products in Alzheimer’s disease and causes neuronal apoptosis by inducing p75 neurotrophin receptor processing
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    ( A ) Scheme of the TrkB FRET sensor. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/qaducze . ( B ) Example FLIM images showing TrkB activation. Warmer colors represent higher TrkB activity. Yellow cross indicates uncaging spot. Scale bar, 1 μm. ( C ) Averaged TrkB activation changes (Δ binding fraction) in dendritic spines following uncaging in the presence of DMSO or Inhibitor I. Data are means ± SEM. Gray box indicates uncaging period. ( D ) Statistical analysis of (C). Averaged TrkB activation in stimulated spines during transient (1 to 3 min) and sustained phase (9 to 11 min). Gray dots, individual spines; bars, means ± SEM. DMSO (blue; n = 70 spines, 27 cells, 16 animals) and Inhibitor I (red; n = 49 spines, 21 cells, 10 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0010); Inhibitor ( P = 0.0013); Time × Inhibitor ( P = 0.7403), followed by Šídák’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( E ) Averaged TrkB activation changes in dendritic spines following uncaging in WT or MMP-9 KO slices. All markings as in (C). ( F ) Statistical analysis of (E). All markings as in (D). WT (blue, n = 66 spines; 22 cells, 10 animals), MMP-9 KO (yellow, n = 73 spines; 25 cells, 11 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0257); MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.0054); Time × MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.7238), followed by Šidák’s multiple comparison test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( G ) Example immunoblot of digestion reaction of proBDNF incubated with either active MMP-9, inactive MMP-9 (E402A), or the reaction buffer. Bands correspond to proBDNF (~26 kDa) and mBDNF (~14 kDa). ( H ) Quantification of immunoblots of three digestion reactions. Gray dots, individual values of mBDNF band intensity in separate experiments; bars, mean ± SEM. One-way ANOVA ( P = 0.0021) followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph).

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    Figure Lengend Snippet: ( A ) Scheme of the TrkB FRET sensor. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/qaducze . ( B ) Example FLIM images showing TrkB activation. Warmer colors represent higher TrkB activity. Yellow cross indicates uncaging spot. Scale bar, 1 μm. ( C ) Averaged TrkB activation changes (Δ binding fraction) in dendritic spines following uncaging in the presence of DMSO or Inhibitor I. Data are means ± SEM. Gray box indicates uncaging period. ( D ) Statistical analysis of (C). Averaged TrkB activation in stimulated spines during transient (1 to 3 min) and sustained phase (9 to 11 min). Gray dots, individual spines; bars, means ± SEM. DMSO (blue; n = 70 spines, 27 cells, 16 animals) and Inhibitor I (red; n = 49 spines, 21 cells, 10 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0010); Inhibitor ( P = 0.0013); Time × Inhibitor ( P = 0.7403), followed by Šídák’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( E ) Averaged TrkB activation changes in dendritic spines following uncaging in WT or MMP-9 KO slices. All markings as in (C). ( F ) Statistical analysis of (E). All markings as in (D). WT (blue, n = 66 spines; 22 cells, 10 animals), MMP-9 KO (yellow, n = 73 spines; 25 cells, 11 animals). Repeated-measures ANOVA: Time ( P = 0.0257); MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.0054); Time × MMP-9 KO ( P = 0.7238), followed by Šidák’s multiple comparison test ( P values indicated on the graph). ( G ) Example immunoblot of digestion reaction of proBDNF incubated with either active MMP-9, inactive MMP-9 (E402A), or the reaction buffer. Bands correspond to proBDNF (~26 kDa) and mBDNF (~14 kDa). ( H ) Quantification of immunoblots of three digestion reactions. Gray dots, individual values of mBDNF band intensity in separate experiments; bars, mean ± SEM. One-way ANOVA ( P = 0.0021) followed by Tukey’s multiple comparisons test ( P values indicated on the graph).

    Article Snippet: Twenty nanograms of recombinant proBDNF (Alomone Labs) was incubated with 50 ng of recombinant MMP-9 (Calbiochem) or 50 ng of recombinant, human, inactive MMP-9 (E402A) in total volume of 20 μl.

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    Activation of NMDAR (1) leads to the release of MMP-9 and BDNF (2), which might be released in its either pro-form or mature form with a propeptide. (3) tPA activates plasminogen to plasmin, which can also activate proMMP-9. (4) Plasmin and MMP-9 can extracellularly process proBDNF to mBDNF, which activates its receptor—TrkB (5). TrkB activation, together with other intracellular signaling, leads to the LTP cascade, including actin polymerization and cytoskeleton remodeling causing spine enlargement. (6) ProBDNF and BDNF propeptide, which is also co-released with mBDNF, can activate p75 TNR , leading to LTD. (7) It is possible that MMP-9 can reduce bioactive BDNF propeptide and promote a competing TrkB activation. (8) Both plasmin and MMP-9 are blocked by their inhibitors, which control their action. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/nbak5x7 .

    Journal: Science Advances

    Article Title: BDNF-driven synaptic plasticity requires autocrine matrix metalloproteinase–9 activity

    doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adx2369

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Activation of NMDAR (1) leads to the release of MMP-9 and BDNF (2), which might be released in its either pro-form or mature form with a propeptide. (3) tPA activates plasminogen to plasmin, which can also activate proMMP-9. (4) Plasmin and MMP-9 can extracellularly process proBDNF to mBDNF, which activates its receptor—TrkB (5). TrkB activation, together with other intracellular signaling, leads to the LTP cascade, including actin polymerization and cytoskeleton remodeling causing spine enlargement. (6) ProBDNF and BDNF propeptide, which is also co-released with mBDNF, can activate p75 TNR , leading to LTD. (7) It is possible that MMP-9 can reduce bioactive BDNF propeptide and promote a competing TrkB activation. (8) Both plasmin and MMP-9 are blocked by their inhibitors, which control their action. Created in BioRender. Kalita, K. (2025) https://BioRender.com/nbak5x7 .

    Article Snippet: Twenty nanograms of recombinant proBDNF (Alomone Labs) was incubated with 50 ng of recombinant MMP-9 (Calbiochem) or 50 ng of recombinant, human, inactive MMP-9 (E402A) in total volume of 20 μl.

    Techniques: Activation Assay, Control

    The performance in the conditioning and fear memory test. PolyI:C-treated offspring were intra -CA1 or -CA3 infused with anti-proBDNF antibody or p75 NTR inhibitor TAT-Pep5 30 min before the testing. The freezing levels of polyI:C-treated offspring during the training (A) and the memory test (B) are lower while blocking the activation of proBDNF/p75 NTR signaling can effectively reversed the impaired memory behavior. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. * p < 0.05, Control + ACSFCA1 vs. other groups in A and the group vs. Control + ACSFCA1, PolyI:C + AntiCA1 and PolyI:C + Pep5CA1 in B. Training phase: Control + ACSFCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + ACSFCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + AntiCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + AntiCA3: n = 6; PolyI:C + Pep5CA1: n = 6. Memory test: Control + ACSFCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + ACSFCA1: n = 4; PolyI:C + AntiCA1: n = 7; PolyI:C + AntiCA3: n = 7; PolyI:C + Pep5CA1: n = 7.

    Journal: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

    Article Title: Maternal immune activation-induced proBDNF-mediated neural information processing dysfunction at hippocampal CA3-CA1 synapses associated with memory deficits in offspring

    doi: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1018586

    Figure Lengend Snippet: The performance in the conditioning and fear memory test. PolyI:C-treated offspring were intra -CA1 or -CA3 infused with anti-proBDNF antibody or p75 NTR inhibitor TAT-Pep5 30 min before the testing. The freezing levels of polyI:C-treated offspring during the training (A) and the memory test (B) are lower while blocking the activation of proBDNF/p75 NTR signaling can effectively reversed the impaired memory behavior. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. * p < 0.05, Control + ACSFCA1 vs. other groups in A and the group vs. Control + ACSFCA1, PolyI:C + AntiCA1 and PolyI:C + Pep5CA1 in B. Training phase: Control + ACSFCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + ACSFCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + AntiCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + AntiCA3: n = 6; PolyI:C + Pep5CA1: n = 6. Memory test: Control + ACSFCA1: n = 6; PolyI:C + ACSFCA1: n = 4; PolyI:C + AntiCA1: n = 7; PolyI:C + AntiCA3: n = 7; PolyI:C + Pep5CA1: n = 7.

    Article Snippet: The cleavage-resistant proBDNF (2 ng/ml; Cat#B257 Alomone Labs), TAT-Pep5 (4 ng/μl; Cat#506181, EMD Millipore), or artificial CSF (ACSF) was infused bilaterally at a rate of 0.5 μl/min/side for 2 min.

    Techniques: Blocking Assay, Activation Assay

    (A) The changes in EPSC of prymidal CA1 neurons. Typical consecutive sample traces of sEPSCs from each group (Top). The frequency of sEPSC (B) is not altered but the amplitude of sEPSC (C) is decreased in polyI:C-treated offspring. Incubation with anti-proBDNF antibody or TAT-Pep5 inhibitor can significantly enhance the declined amplitude. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. * p < 0.05, vs. Control + ACSFCA1, PolyI:C + AntiCA1 and PolyI:C + Pep5CA1. Control + ACSFCA1: n = 5; PolyI:C + ACSFCA1: n = 5; PolyI:C + AntiCA1: n = 7; PolyI:C + AntiCA3: n = 7; PolyI:C + Pep5CA1: n = 6.

    Journal: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

    Article Title: Maternal immune activation-induced proBDNF-mediated neural information processing dysfunction at hippocampal CA3-CA1 synapses associated with memory deficits in offspring

    doi: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1018586

    Figure Lengend Snippet: (A) The changes in EPSC of prymidal CA1 neurons. Typical consecutive sample traces of sEPSCs from each group (Top). The frequency of sEPSC (B) is not altered but the amplitude of sEPSC (C) is decreased in polyI:C-treated offspring. Incubation with anti-proBDNF antibody or TAT-Pep5 inhibitor can significantly enhance the declined amplitude. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. * p < 0.05, vs. Control + ACSFCA1, PolyI:C + AntiCA1 and PolyI:C + Pep5CA1. Control + ACSFCA1: n = 5; PolyI:C + ACSFCA1: n = 5; PolyI:C + AntiCA1: n = 7; PolyI:C + AntiCA3: n = 7; PolyI:C + Pep5CA1: n = 6.

    Article Snippet: The cleavage-resistant proBDNF (2 ng/ml; Cat#B257 Alomone Labs), TAT-Pep5 (4 ng/μl; Cat#506181, EMD Millipore), or artificial CSF (ACSF) was infused bilaterally at a rate of 0.5 μl/min/side for 2 min.

    Techniques: Incubation