The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(22)
Published: Oct. 11, 2022
Abstract
Retrograde
transport
of
lysosomes
is
recognised
as
a
critical
autophagy
regulator.
Here,
we
found
that
acrolein,
an
aldehyde
significantly
elevated
in
Parkinson's
disease
patient
serum,
enhances
by
promoting
lysosomal
clustering
around
the
microtubule
organising
centre
via
newly
identified
JIP4‐TRPML1‐ALG2
pathway.
Phosphorylation
JIP4
at
T217
CaMK2G
response
to
Ca
2+
fluxes
tightly
regulated
this
system.
Increased
vulnerability
KO
cells
acrolein
indicated
and
subsequent
activation
served
defence
mechanisms
against
cytotoxicity
itself.
Furthermore,
pathway
was
also
activated
H
2
O
,
indicating
system
acts
broad
mechanism
oxidative
stress
response.
Conversely,
starvation‐induced
retrograde
involved
both
TMEM55B‐JIP4
TRPML1‐ALG2
pathways
absence
phosphorylation.
Therefore,
phosphorylation
status
switch
controls
signalling
lysosoma
l
distribution
depending
on
type
autophagy‐inducing
signal.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(10), P. 113203 - 113203
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Lipid
droplets
(LDs)
play
a
crucial
role
in
maintaining
cellular
lipid
balance
by
storing
and
delivering
lipids
as
needed.
However,
the
intricate
lipolytic
pathways
involved
LD
turnover
remain
poorly
described,
hindering
our
comprehension
of
catabolism
related
disorders.
Here,
we
show
function
small
GTPase
ARL8B
mediating
lysosomes.
ARL8B-GDP
localizes
to
LDs,
while
ARL8-GTP
predominantly
favors
GDP
binding
induces
conformation
with
an
exposed
N-terminal
amphipathic
helix,
enabling
bind
LDs.
By
associating
LDs
lysosomes,
its
property
form
heterotypic
complex,
mediates
LD-lysosome
contacts
efficient
transfer
between
these
organelles.
In
human
macrophages,
this
ARL8B-dependent
mechanism
appears
major
pathway.
Our
finding
opens
exciting
possibilities
for
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
degradation
potential
implications
inflammatory
Current Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(4), P. 607 - 621.e7
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Phagocytic
clearance
is
important
to
provide
cells
with
metabolites
and
regulate
immune
responses,
but
little
known
about
how
phagolysosomes
finally
resolve
their
phagocytic
cargo
of
cell
corpses,
debris,
pathogens.
While
studying
the
non-apoptotic
polar
bodies
in
C.
elegans,
we
previously
discovered
that
tubulate
into
small
vesicles
facilitate
corpse
within
1.5
h.
Here,
show
phagolysosome
vesiculation
depends
on
amino
acid
export
by
solute
transporter
SLC-36.1
activation
TORC1.
We
demonstrate
downstream
TORC1,
BLOC-1-related
complex
(BORC)
de-repressed
Ragulator
through
BORC
subunit
BLOS-7.
In
addition,
SAM-4
needed
continuously
recruit
GTPase
ARL-8
for
tubulation.
find
disrupting
regulated
GTP-GDP
cycle
reduces
tubulation
kinesin-1,
delays
clearance,
mislocalizes
away
from
lysosomes.
also
mammalian
phagocytes
use
promote
phagolysosomal
degradation,
confirming
conserved
importance
TOR
BORC.
Finally,
HOPS
required
after
rapid
degradation
vesicles,
suggesting
additional
rounds
lysosome
fusion
occur.
Thus,
observing
single
over
time,
identified
molecular
pathway
regulating
promotes
efficient
resolution
phagocytosed
cargos.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Lysosomes
have
emerged
as
critical
regulators
of
cellular
homeostasis.
Here
we
show
that
the
lysosomal
protein
TMEM55B
contributes
to
restore
homeostasis
in
response
oxidative
stress
by
three
different
mechanisms:
(1)
mediates
NEDD4-dependent
PLEKHM1
ubiquitination,
causing
proteasomal
degradation
and
halting
autophagosome/lysosome
fusion;
(2)
promotes
recruitment
components
ESCRT
machinery
membranes
stimulate
repair;
(3)
sequesters
FLCN/FNIP
complex
facilitate
translocation
transcription
factor
TFE3
nucleus,
allowing
expression
transcriptional
programs
enable
adaptation
stress.
Knockout
tmem55
genes
zebrafish
embryos
increases
their
susceptibility
stress,
early
death
-KO
animals
arsenite
toxicity.
Altogether,
our
work
identifies
a
role
for
molecular
sensor
coordinates
autophagosome
degradation,
repair,
activation
responses.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Lysosomes
help
maintain
cellular
proteostasis,
and
defects
in
lysosomal
positioning
function
can
cause
disease,
including
neurodegenerative
disorders.
The
spatiotemporal
distribution
of
lysosomes
is
regulated
by
small
GTPases
Rabs,
which
are
activated
guanine
nucleotide
exchange
factors
(GEFs).
DENN
domain
proteins
the
largest
family
Rab
GEFs.
Using
a
cell-based
assay,
we
screened
DENND6A,
member
protein
against
all
known
Rabs
identified
it
as
potential
GEF
for
20
Rab34.
Here,
demonstrate
that
DENND6A
activates
Rab34,
recruits
RILP/dynein
complex
to
lysosomes,
promoting
lysosome
retrograde
transport.
Further,
identify
an
effector
Arl8b,
major
regulatory
GTPase
on
lysosomes.
We
Arl8b
peripheral
activate
Rab34
initiate
transport,
regulating
nutrient-dependent
juxtanuclear
repositioning.
Loss
impairs
autophagic
flux.
Our
findings
support
model
whereby
Arl8b/DENND6A/Rab34-dependent
trafficking
controls
autophagy.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(47)
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
Achilles
tendinopathy
(AT)
is
an
injury
caused
by
overuse
of
the
tendon
or
sudden
force
on
tendon,
with
a
considerable
inflammatory
infiltrate.
As
progresses,
inflammation
and
factors
affect
remodeling
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
tendon.
Gastrodin(Gas),
main
active
ingredient
Astrodia
has
anti‐inflammatory,
antioxidant,
anti‐apoptotic
properties.
The
small
intestinal
submucosa
(SIS)
naturally
decellularized
matrix(dECM)material
high
content
growth
as
well
good
biocompatibility.
However,
reparative
effects
SIS
Gas
their
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unknown.
Here,
it
found
that
hydrogel
loaded
gastrodin
restored
mechanical
strength
facilitated
ECM
remodeling,
ordered
collagen
arrangement
promoting
translocation
protein
synthesis.
It
also
decreases
expression
reduces
infiltration
cells
inhibiting
NF‐κB
signaling
pathway.
believed
through
further
research,
+
may
be
used
in
future
for
treatment
other
disorders.
Journal of Cell Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136(5)
Published: March 1, 2023
ABSTRACT
Motor
proteins
are
key
players
in
exerting
spatiotemporal
control
over
the
intracellular
location
of
membrane-bound
compartments,
including
endosomes
containing
cargo.
In
this
Review,
we
focus
on
how
motors
and
their
cargo
adaptors
regulate
positioning
cargoes
from
earliest
stages
endocytosis
through
two
main
itineraries:
(1)
degradation
at
lysosome
or
(2)
recycling
back
to
plasma
membrane.
vitro
cellular
(in
vivo)
studies
transport
thus
far
have
typically
focussed
independently
either
motor
adaptors,
membrane
trafficking.
Here,
will
discuss
recent
highlight
what
is
known
about
regulation
endosomal
vesicle
by
adaptors.
We
also
emphasise
that
often
performed
different
scales,
single
molecules
whole
organelles,
with
aim
provide
a
perspective
unified
principles
motor-driven
trafficking
living
cells
can
be
learned
these
differing
scales.
Cellular Signalling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
117, P. 111073 - 111073
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignancies,
and
its
prognosis
treatment
outcome
cannot
be
accurately
predicted.
ADP-ribosylation
(ADPR)
a
post-translationa
modification
proteins
involved
in
protein
trafficking
immune
response.
Therefore,
it
necessary
to
explore
ADPR-related
genes
associated
with
therapeutic
efficacy
hepatocellular
treatments.
Current Opinion in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89, P. 102382 - 102382
Published: June 20, 2024
Lysosomes
are
central
to
the
maintenance
of
protein
and
organelle
homeostasis
in
cells.
Optimal
lysosome
function
is
particularly
critical
for
neurons
which
long-lived,
non-dividing
highly
polarized
with
specialized
compartments
such
as
axons
dendrites
distinct
architecture,
cargo,
turnover
requirements.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
growing
appreciation
role
played
by
axonal
transport
regulating
neuronal
development,
its
functioning.
Perturbations
optimal
abundance
leading
either
strong
accumulations
or
dearth
lysosomes
both
linked
altered
health
this
review
we
highlight
how
two
regulators
abundance,
small
GTPase
Arl8
adaptor
JIP3,
aid
maintaining
alterations
their
levels
activity
could
contribute
neurodevelopmental
neurodegenerative
diseases.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
The
low
permeability
and
heterogeneous
distribution
of
drugs
(including
nanomedicines)
have
limited
their
deep
penetration
into
solid
tumors.
Herein
we
report
the
design
gold
nanoparticles
with
virus-like
spikes
(AuNVs)
to
mimic
viral
shapes
facilitate
tumor
penetration.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
that
AuNVs
mainly
entered
cells
through
macropinocytosis,
then
transported
Golgi/endoplasmic
reticulum
system
via
Rab11-regulated
pathway,
finally
exocytosed
recycling
endosomes,
leading
high
cellular
uptake,
effective
transcytosis,
compared
nanospheres
(AuNPs)
nanostars
(AuNSs).
accumulation
mitoxantrone
(MTO)
facilitated
by
endowed
chemophotothermal
therapy
when
exposed
a
near-infrared
II
laser,
significantly
reducing
sizes
in
mouse
model
colorectal
cancer.
This
study
reveals
potent
mechanism
viral-like
structures
tissue
highlights
potential
as
drug
delivery
carriers.
Journal of Cell Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
136(5)
Published: Nov. 16, 2022
ABSTRACT
The
endosomal
system
orchestrates
the
transport
of
lipids,
proteins
and
nutrients
across
entire
cell.
Along
their
journey,
endosomes
mature,
change
shape
via
fusion
fission,
communicate
with
other
organelles.
This
intriguing
choreography,
which
includes
bidirectional
stop-and-go
motions,
is
coordinated
by
microtubule-based
motor
dynein
kinesin.
These
motors
bridge
various
subtypes
to
microtubule
tracks
thanks
cargo-binding
domain
interacting
endosome-associated
proteins,
microtubules
associated
proteins.
Together,
these
interactions
determine
mobility
different
structures.
In
this
Review,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
factors
regulating
tune
fascinating
dance
along
microtubules.