Human-specific multicopy gene FRMPD2 promotes synapse formation via recruitment of neuroligin 1
Huo, Y.; Patkar, A.; Merth, K.; Gilbert, J.; Man, H.
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FRMPD2 is a human-specific multi-copy gene with higher mRNA expression in brain tissue, but its role in synapse formation and neurodevelopment remains unknown. We find that FRMPD2 is a neuron-specific protein with a high expression level in human brains compared to rodent brains. FRMPD2 overexpression in rat neurons stimulates synaptogenesis, leading to increased synaptic activities. Importantly, our results show that FRMPD2 via its PDZ domains recruits and enhances neuroligin-1 protein levels at the postsynaptic sites, and via its FERM domain interacts with the F-actin network in the spine. Increased expression of FRMPD2 also promotes spine formation and maturation, a foundational process for synapse formation. In developing embryonic mouse brains expressing higher FRMPD2 protein levels, we observed delayed neuronal migration, presumably promoting a protracted timeline for cortical lamination as a feature in human brain development. Behaviorally, mice with FRMPD2 overexpression in the brain demonstrate enhanced spatial memory retention. These findings indicate an important function for FRMPD2 in neuronal connectivity, brain development, and cognitive function.
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