bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 25, 2023
ABSTRACT
Gain-of-function
mutations
in
the
LRRK2
gene
cause
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD),
characterized
by
debilitating
motor
and
non-motor
symptoms.
Increased
phosphorylation
of
a
subset
RAB
GTPases
is
implicated
PD
pathogenesis.
We
find
that
increased
RAB3A,
cardinal
synaptic
vesicle
precursor
(SVP)
protein,
disrupts
anterograde
axonal
transport
SVPs
iPSC-derived
human
neurons
(iNeurons)
expressing
hyperactive
-p.R1441H.
Knockout
opposing
protein
phosphatase
1H
(
PPM1H
)
iNeurons
phenocopies
this
effect.
In
these
models,
compartmental
distribution
proteins
altered;
synaptophysin
synaptobrevin-2
become
sequestered
neuronal
soma
with
decreased
delivery
to
presynaptic
sites
along
axon.
RAB3A
binding
adapter
MADD,
potentially
preventing
formation
RAB3A-MADD-KIF1A/1Bβ
complex
driving
SVP
transport.
hyperphosphorylation
also
interactions
RAB3GAP
RAB-GDI1.
Our
results
reveal
mechanism
which
pathogenic
may
contribute
altered
homeostasis
associated
characteristic
cognitive
manifestations
PD.
SUMMARY
Dou
et
al.
demonstrate
disease-associated
decreases
trafficking
within
disrupting
regulation
RAB3A.
Impaired
could
progression
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(7)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
To
facilitate
analysis
and
sharing
of
mass
spectrometry
(MS)-based
proteomics
data,
we
created
online
tools
called
CURTAIN
(https://curtain.proteo.info)
CURTAIN-PTM
(https://curtainptm.proteo.info)
with
an
accompanying
series
video
tutorials
(https://www.youtube.com/@CURTAIN-me6hl).
These
are
designed
to
enable
non-MS
experts
interactively
peruse
volcano
plots
deconvolute
primary
experimental
data
so
that
replicates
can
be
visualized
in
bar
charts
or
violin
exported
publication-ready
format.
They
also
allow
assessment
overall
quality
by
correlation
matrix
profile
plot
analysis.
After
making
a
selection
protein
"hits",
the
user
analyze
known
domain
structure,
AlphaFold
predicted
reported
interactors,
relative
expression
as
well
disease
links.
permits
all
identified
PTM
sites
on
protein(s)
interest
selected
databases.
links
Kinase
Library
predict
upstream
kinases
may
phosphorylate
interest.
We
provide
examples
utility
analyzing
how
targeted
degradation
PPM1H
Rab
phosphatase
counteracts
Parkinson's
LRRK2
kinase
impacts
cellular
levels
phosphorylation
sites.
reanalyzed
ubiquitylation
dataset,
characterizing
PINK1-Parkin
pathway
activation
neurons,
revealing
not
highlighted
previously.
free
use
open
source,
enabling
researchers
share
maximize
impact
their
data.
advocate
MS
published
format
containing
shareable
weblink,
thereby
allowing
readers
better
exploit
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
223(6)
Published: March 21, 2024
Gain-of-function
mutations
in
the
LRRK2
gene
cause
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD),
characterized
by
debilitating
motor
and
non-motor
symptoms.
Increased
phosphorylation
of
a
subset
RAB
GTPases
is
implicated
PD
pathogenesis.
We
find
that
increased
RAB3A,
cardinal
synaptic
vesicle
precursor
(SVP)
protein,
disrupts
anterograde
axonal
transport
SVPs
iPSC-derived
human
neurons
(iNeurons)
expressing
hyperactive
LRRK2-p.R1441H.
Knockout
opposing
protein
phosphatase
1H
(PPM1H)
iNeurons
phenocopies
this
effect.
In
these
models,
compartmental
distribution
proteins
altered;
synaptophysin
synaptobrevin-2
become
sequestered
neuronal
soma
with
decreased
delivery
to
presynaptic
sites
along
axon.
RAB3A
binding
adaptor
MADD,
potentially
preventing
formation
RAB3A–MADD-KIF1A/1Bβ
complex
driving
SVP
transport.
hyperphosphorylation
also
interactions
RAB3GAP
RAB-GDI1.
Our
results
reveal
mechanism
which
pathogenic
may
contribute
altered
homeostasis
associated
characteristic
cognitive
manifestations
PD.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
122(5)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Mutations
in
Leucine-rich
repeat
kinase
2
(LRRK2)
and
PTEN-induced
1
(PINK1)
are
associated
with
familial
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD).
LRRK2
phosphorylates
Rab
guanosine
triphosphatase
(GTPases)
within
the
Switch
II
domain
while
PINK1
directly
Parkin
ubiquitin
(Ub)
indirectly
induces
phosphorylation
of
a
subset
GTPases.
Herein
we
have
crossed
[R1441C]
mutant
knock-in
mice
knock-out
(KO)
report
that
loss
does
not
impact
endogenous
LRRK2-mediated
nor
do
see
significant
effect
on
PINK1-mediated
Ub
phosphorylation.
In
addition,
observe
pool
Rab-specific,
protein
phosphatase
family
member
1H
phosphatase,
is
transcriptionally
up-regulated
recruited
to
damaged
mitochondria,
independent
or
activity.
Parallel
signaling
pathways
supported
by
assessment
motor
behavioral
studies
show
no
evidence
genetic
interaction
mouse
lines.
Previously
showed
cilia
R1441C
herein
KO
exhibit
ciliogenesis
defect
striatal
cholinergic
interneurons
astrocytes
interferes
Hedgehog
induction
glial
derived-neurotrophic
factor
transcription.
This
exacerbated
double-mutant
mice.
Overall,
our
analysis
indicates
activation
and/or
function
along
parallel
impair
ciliogenesis,
suggesting
convergent
mechanism
toward
PD.
Our
data
suggest
reversal
defects
downstream
offers
common
therapeutic
strategy
for
PD
patients,
whereas
inhibitors
currently
clinical
trials
unlikely
benefit
patients.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 326 - 326
Published: March 24, 2025
Global
knockout
(KO)
of
the
Lrrk1
gene
in
mice
causes
severe
osteopetrosis
because
failure
osteoclasts
to
resorb
bone.
The
molecular
mechanism
LRRK1
regulation
osteoclast
function
is
not
fully
understood.
Here,
we
performed
a
2D
DIGE
phosphor-proteomics
analysis
identify
potential
targets
osteoclasts.
Splenocytes
from
KO
and
wild-type
(WT)
were
differentiated
into
for
protein
extraction.
Lysates
WT
cells
labeled
with
Cy3-
Cy5-dye,
respectively.
Labeled
proteins
mixed
analyzed
on
same
SDS
PAGE
profiling.
amounts
cellular
also
Cy3-dye
ran
PAGE.
gels
then
stained
using
Pro-Q®
Diamond
Phosphoprotein
Gel
Stain
phosphoprotein
Differentially
phosphorylated
spots
between
two
types
collected,
digested
trypsin,
identified
by
mass
spectrometry.
Seventeen
phosphoproteins
identified,
six
which
are
known
be
involved
endosome/lysosome
sorting,
vacuolar
protection,
trafficking.
While
five
these
(SNX2,
VPS35,
VTA1,
CFL1,
CTSA)
significantly
hypophosphorylated,
SNX3
was
hyperphosphorylated
LRRK1-deficient
downregulation
VSP35
CFL1
phosphorylation
validated
Phos-tag
analysis.
Our
results
indicate
that
signaling
regulates
via
modulating
VPS35
critical
trafficking
dynamic
cytoskeleton
arrangement
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
multi-system
disorder
characterized
histopathologically
by
degeneration
of
dopaminergic
neurons
in
the
substantia
nigra
pars
compacta
.
While
etiology
PD
remains
multifactorial
and
complex,
growing
evidence
suggests
that
cellular
metabolic
dysfunction
critical
driver
neuronal
death.
Defects
metabolism
related
to
energy
production,
oxidative
stress,
organelle
health,
protein
homeostasis
have
been
reported
both
immune
cells
PD.
We
propose
these
factors
act
synergistically
drive
aberrant
inflammation
CNS
periphery
PD,
contributing
hostile
inflammatory
environment
which
renders
certain
subsets
vulnerable
degeneration.
This
review
highlights
overlap
between
established
deficits
with
emerging
findings
central
peripheral
cells.
By
discussing
rapidly
expanding
literature
on
immunometabolic
we
aim
draw
attention
potential
biomarkers
facilitate
future
development
immunomodulatory
strategies
prevent
or
delay
progression
npj Parkinson s Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Dysregulation
of
dopamine
neurotransmission
profoundly
affects
motor,
motivation
and
learning
behaviors,
can
be
observed
during
the
prodromal
phase
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
However,
mechanism
underlying
these
pathophysiological
changes
remains
to
elucidated.
Mutations
in
vacuolar
protein
sorting
35
(VPS35)
leucine-rich
repeat
kinase
2
(LRRK2)
both
lead
autosomal
dominant
PD,
VPS35
LRRK2
may
physically
interact
govern
trafficking
synaptic
cargos
within
endo-lysosomal
network
a
kinase-dependent
manner.
To
better
understand
functional
role
on
physiology,
we
examined
Vps35
haploinsufficient
(Haplo)
p.D620N
knock-in
(VKI)
mice
how
their
behavior,
kinetics
biochemistry
are
influenced
by
inhibitors.
We
found
significantly
elevates
LRRK2-mediated
phosphorylation
Rab10,
Rab12
Rab29.
In
contrast,
haploinsufficiency
reduces
Rab12.
While
striatal
transporter
(DAT)
expression
function
is
similarly
impaired
VKI
Haplo
mice,
that
physiology
normalized
treatment
with
inhibitor,
MLi-2.
As
corollary,
animals
show
significant
increase
amphetamine
induced
hyperlocomotion,
compared
also
abolished
Taken
together,
data
confers
gain-of-function
respect
activity,
functionally
regulate
DAT
transmission.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2024
ABSTRACT
Lysosomes
are
dynamic
cellular
structures
that
adaptively
remodel
their
membrane
in
response
to
stimuli,
including
damage.
We
previously
uncovered
a
process
we
term
LYTL
(LYsosomal
Tubulation/sorting
driven
by
Leucine-Rich
Repeat
Kinase
2
[LRRK2]),
wherein
damaged
lysosomes
generate
tubules
sorted
into
mobile
vesicles.
is
orchestrated
the
Parkinson’s
disease-associated
kinase
LRRK2
recruits
motor
adaptor
protein
and
RHD
family
member
JIP4
via
phosphorylated
RAB
proteins.
To
identify
new
players
involved
LYTL,
performed
unbiased
proteomics
on
isolated
after
inhibition.
Our
results
demonstrate
there
recruitment
of
RILPL1
ruptured
activity
promote
phosphorylation
proteins
at
lysosomal
surface.
RILPL1,
which
also
family,
enhances
clustering
LRRK2-positive
perinuclear
area
causes
retraction
tubules,
contrast
promotes
tubule
extension.
Mechanistically,
binds
p150
Glued
,
dynactin
subunit,
facilitating
transport
minus
end
microtubules.
Further
characterization
tubulation
revealed
move
along
tyrosinated
microtubules,
with
tubulin
tyrosination
proving
essential
for
elongation.
In
summary,
our
findings
emphasize
regulation
two
distinct
pRAB
effectors,
serving
as
opposing
proteins:
JIP4,
promoting
kinesin,
through
dynein/dynactin.
infer
processes
metastable
deformation
facilitates
events.