The potential role of ribonucleoprotein-based transport as a primary mechanism driving circRNA localization is explored and how such spatial distribution influences synaptic plasticity and post-transcriptional gene regulation is examined.
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have recently emerged as a class of abundant and remarkably stable non-coding RNAs preferentially enriched in the nervous system. In neurons, the fine-tuned spatial regulation of gene expression is critical for proper synaptic function; accordingly, several studies have demonstrated that circRNAs exhibit highly compartmentalized localization, specifically within dendrites, axons, and synapses. These spatial localization properties imply the presence of active transport mechanisms, which control the intracellular trafficking of circRNAs. This review highlights the current understanding of circRNA transport in neurons, focusing on the molecular machinery driving synaptic enrichment. We explore the potential role of ribonucleoprotein-based transport as a primary mechanism driving circRNA localization and examine how such spatial distribution influences synaptic plasticity and post-transcriptional gene regulation. Finally, we discuss the clinical implications of these processes, exploring the link between dysregulated RNA transport and the development of neuronal abnormalities.
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