Science Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
68(23), P. 3013 - 3026
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Increased
mitochondrial
damage
plays
a
critical
role
in
many
neurodegeneration-related
diseases
such
as
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
and
Down
syndrome
(DS).
Thus,
enhancement
of
degradation
by
small
molecule
compounds
may
provide
promising
new
strategies
to
tackle
these
diseases.
Here,
we
explored
the
strategy
induce
clearance
mitochondria
targeting
them
autophagy
machinery
autophagy-tethering
(ATTECs).
We
provided
proof-of-concept
evidence
demonstrating
that
bifunctional
compound
(mT1)
binding
both
outer
membrane
protein
TSPO
autophagosome
LC3B
simultaneously
enhance
engulfment
damaged
autophagosomes
subsequent
autophagic
them.
In
addition,
preliminary
experiments
suggest
mT1
attenuated
disease-relevant
phenotypes
PD
cellular
model
DS
organoid
model.
Taken
together,
demonstrate
possibility
degrading
ATTECs,
which
confirms
capability
organelles
ATTECs
provides
potential
intervention
mitochondria-related
disorders.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
222(7)
Published: April 28, 2023
As
the
autophagosome
forms,
its
membrane
surface
area
expands
rapidly,
while
volume
is
kept
low.
Protein-mediated
transfer
of
lipids
from
another
organelle
to
likely
drives
this
expansion,
but
as
these
are
only
introduced
into
cytoplasmic-facing
leaflet
organelle,
full
growth
also
requires
lipid
scramblase
activity.
ATG9
harbors
activity
and
essential
formation;
however,
whether
integrated
mammalian
autophagosomes
remains
unclear.
Here
we
show
that
in
absence
transport,
vesicles
already
competent
collect
proteins
found
on
mature
autophagosomes,
including
LC3-II.
Further,
use
styrene-maleic
acid
particles
reveal
nanoscale
organization
protein
LC3-II
membranes;
each
fully
expanding
autophagosomes.
The
ratios
two
at
different
stages
maturation
demonstrate
not
continuously
integrated,
rather
present
seed
become
diluted
membrane.
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(1), P. 409 - 434
Published: July 5, 2023
The
life
of
eukaryotic
cells
requires
the
transport
lipids
between
membranes,
which
are
separated
by
aqueous
environment
cytosol.
Vesicle-mediated
traffic
along
secretory
and
endocytic
pathways
lipid
transfer
proteins
(LTPs)
cooperate
in
this
transport.
Until
recently,
known
LTPs
were
shown
to
carry
one
or
a
few
at
time
thought
mediate
shuttle-like
mechanisms.
Over
last
years,
new
family
has
been
discovered
that
is
defined
repeating
β-groove
(RBG)
rod-like
structure
with
hydrophobic
channel
running
their
entire
length.
This
localization
these
membrane
contact
sites
suggest
bridge-like
mechanism
Mutations
some
result
neurodegenerative
developmental
disorders.
Here
we
review
properties
well-established
putative
physiological
roles
proteins,
highlight
many
questions
remain
open
about
functions.
Journal of Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
436(15), P. 168489 - 168489
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Autophagy
mediates
the
degradation
and
recycling
of
cellular
material
in
lysosomal
system.
Dysfunctional
autophagy
is
associated
with
a
plethora
diseases
including
uncontrolled
infections,
cancer
neurodegeneration.
In
macroautophagy
(hereafter
autophagy)
this
encapsulated
double
membrane
vesicles,
autophagosomes,
which
form
upon
induction
autophagy.
The
precursors
to
referred
as
phagophores,
first
appear
small
flattened
cisternae,
gradually
enclose
cargo
they
grow.
assembly
phagophores
during
initiation
has
been
major
subject
investigation
over
past
decades.
A
special
focus
ATG9,
only
conserved
transmembrane
protein
among
core
machinery.
majority
ATG9
localizes
Golgi-derived
vesicles.
Here
we
review
recent
advances
breakthroughs
regarding
our
understanding
how
vesicles
it
resides
serve
assemble
machinery
establish
contact
sites
for
autophagosome
biogenesis.
We
also
highlight
open
questions
field
that
need
be
addressed
years
come.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
224(2)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Canonical
autophagy
captures
within
specialized
double-membrane
organelles,
termed
autophagosomes,
an
array
of
cytoplasmic
components
destined
for
lysosomal
degradation.
An
autophagosome
is
completed
when
the
growing
phagophore
undergoes
ESCRT-dependent
membrane
closure,
a
prerequisite
its
subsequent
fusion
with
endolysosomal
organelles
and
degradation
sequestered
cargo.
ATG9A,
key
integral
protein
pathway,
best
known
role
in
formation
expansion
phagophores.
Here,
we
report
hitherto
unappreciated
function
mammalian
ATG9A
directing
closure.
partners
IQGAP1
ESCRT-III
component
CHMP2A
to
facilitate
this
final
stage
formation.
Thus,
central
hub
governing
all
major
aspects
biogenesis,
from
unique
ATG
factor
progressive
functionalities
affecting
physiological
outputs
autophagy.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 668 - 668
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Autophagy–the
lysosomal
degradation
of
cytoplasm–plays
a
central
role
in
cellular
homeostasis
and
protects
cells
from
potentially
harmful
agents
that
may
accumulate
the
cytoplasm,
including
pathogens,
protein
aggregates,
dysfunctional
organelles.
This
process
is
initiated
by
formation
phagophore
membrane,
which
wraps
around
portion
cytoplasm
or
cargo
closes
to
form
double-membrane
autophagosome.
Upon
fusion
autophagosome
with
lysosome,
sequestered
material
degraded
hydrolases
resulting
autolysosome.
Several
alternative
membrane
sources
autophagosomes
have
been
proposed,
plasma
endosomes,
mitochondria,
endoplasmic
reticulum,
lipid
droplets,
hybrid
organelles,
de
novo
synthesis.
Here,
we
review
recent
progress
our
understanding
how
formed
highlight
proposed
vesicles
contain
scramblase
ATG9
as
potential
seeds
for
biogenesis.
We
also
discuss
sealed
action
endosomal
sorting
complex
required
transport
(ESCRT)
proteins.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
222(7)
Published: April 28, 2023
During
autophagy,
rapid
membrane
assembly
expands
small
phagophores
into
large
double-membrane
autophagosomes.
Theoretical
modeling
predicts
that
the
majority
of
autophagosomal
phospholipids
are
derived
from
highly
efficient
non-vesicular
phospholipid
transfer
(PLT)
across
phagophore-ER
contacts
(PERCS).
Currently,
tether
Atg2
is
only
PLT
protein
known
to
drive
phagophore
expansion
in
vivo.
Here,
our
quantitative
live-cell
imaging
analysis
reveals
a
poor
correlation
between
duration
and
size
forming
autophagosomes
number
molecules
at
PERCS
starving
yeast
cells.
Strikingly,
we
find
Atg2-mediated
non-rate
limiting
for
autophagosome
biogenesis
because
Vps13
localizes
rim
promotes
parallel
with
Atg2.
In
absence
Vps13,
determines
an
apparent
vivo
rate
∼200
per
molecule
second.
We
propose
conserved
proteins
cooperate
channeling
organelle
contact
sites
non-rate-limiting
during
biogenesis.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(12)
Published: March 14, 2023
Selective
macroautophagy
(hereafter
referred
to
as
autophagy)
describes
a
process
in
which
cytosolic
material
is
engulfed
double
membrane
organelle
called
an
autophagosome.
Autophagosomes
are
carriers
responsible
for
delivering
their
content
lytic
compartment
destruction.
The
cargo
can
be
of
diverse
origin,
ranging
from
macromolecular
complexes
protein
aggregates,
organelles,
and
even
invading
pathogens.
Each
unique
composition
size,
presenting
different
challenges
autophagosome
biogenesis.
Among
the
largest
cargoes
targeted
by
autophagy
machinery
intracellular
bacteria,
can,
case
Salmonella,
range
2
5
μm
length
0.5
1.5
width.
How
phagophores
form
expand
on
such
large
remains
mechanistically
unclear.
Here,
we
used
HeLa
cells
infected
with
auxotrophic
Salmonella
study
phagophore
biogenesis
using
situ
correlative
cryo-ET.
We
show
that
host
generate
multiple
at
site
damaged
-containing
vacuoles
(SCVs).
observed
structures
disk-shaped
expanded
cup-shaped
phagophores,
have
thin
intermembrane
lumen
dilating
rim
region
SCV,
outer
,
or
existing
templates.
Phagophore
rims
establish
forms
contact
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
via
structurally
distinct
molecular
entities
formation
expansion.
Early
omegasomes
correlated
marker
Double-FYVE
domain-Containing
Protein
1
(DFCP1)
close
association
ER
without
apparent
continuity.
Our
provides
insights
into
around
one
selective
cargoes.
Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(12), P. 2077 - 2090.e12
Published: May 19, 2023
Autophagy
is
a
conserved
intracellular
degradation
pathway
that
generates
de
novo
double-membrane
autophagosomes
to
target
wide
range
of
material
for
lysosomal
degradation.
In
multicellular
organisms,
autophagy
initiation
requires
the
timely
assembly
contact
site
between
ER
and
nascent
autophagosome.
Here,
we
report
in
vitro
reconstitution
full-length
seven-subunit
human
supercomplex
built
on
core
complex
ATG13-101
ATG9.
Assembly
this
rare
ability
ATG13
ATG101
switch
distinct
folds.
The
slow
spontaneous
metamorphic
conversion
rate
limiting
self-assembly
supercomplex.
interaction
with
ATG2-WIPI4
enhances
tethering
membrane
vesicles
accelerates
lipid
transfer
ATG2
by
both
ATG9
ATG13-101.
Our
work
uncovers
molecular
basis
its
mechanisms
imposed
metamorphosis
regulate
autophagosome
biogenesis
space
time.