14-3-3 proteins are known to act as regulator in signaling pathways. As functions in different pathways of each 14-3-3 isoforms are investigated by a number of papers, many point of views have been presented that 14-3-3 proteins have correlation with ...
14-3-3 proteins are known to act as regulator in signaling pathways. As functions in different pathways of each 14-3-3 isoforms are investigated by a number of papers, many point of views have been presented that 14-3-3 proteins have correlation with molecular pathways related to incurable diseases such as cancer, neuro-degeneration, and reproductive disorders. In this study, functions of 14-3-3γ isoform will be investigated in detail through 14-3-3γ hetero-type mice, which is deficient in 14-3-3γ protein compared to control mice. We performed several behavior test and found difference in locomotor activity between behavior phenotypes of control mice and hetero-type mice. Afterwards, we also carried out molecular analysis to discover what kind of pathway gives rise to distinct behavior phenotypes. In this study, we suggest that different behaviors of hetero-type mice result from dysfunction in 14-3-3γ mediated pathways, which interrupts normal dopamine metabolism and neuro-protection mechanism.