bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2023
ABSTRACT
The
fidelity
of
immune
responses
is
dependent
on
a
timely
controlled
and
selective
mRNA
degradation
that
largely
driven
by
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs).
It
remains
unclear
whether
the
selection
an
individual
molecule
for
governed
stochastic
or
directed
processes.
Here,
we
show
tristetraprolin
(TTP,
also
known
as
ZFP36),
essential
anti-inflammatory
RBP,
destabilized
target
via
hierarchical
molecular
assembly.
assembly
formation
strictly
reliant
TTP
interaction
with
RNA.
homolog
ZFP36L1
exhibits
similar
requirements
indicating
broader
relevance
this
regulatory
program.
Unexpectedly,
cytoplasmic
mRNA-destabilization
complex
licensed
in
nucleus
binding
to
pre-mRNA
while
mature
does
not
constitute
de
novo
target.
Hence,
fate
inflammation-induced
decided
concomitantly
its
synthesis.
This
decision
mechanism
prevents
translation
superfluous
potentially
harmful
inflammation
mediators,
ensures
efficient
cessation
response
irrespective
transcriptional
activity.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
21(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2023
Abstract
Protein‒protein,
protein‒RNA,
and
protein‒DNA
interaction
networks
form
the
basis
of
cellular
regulation
signal
transduction,
making
it
crucial
to
explore
these
understand
complex
biological
processes.
Traditional
methods
such
as
affinity
purification
yeast
two-hybrid
assays
have
been
shown
limitations,
they
can
only
isolate
high-affinity
molecular
interactions
under
nonphysiological
conditions
or
in
vitro.
Moreover,
shortcomings
for
organelle
isolation
protein
subcellular
localization.
To
address
issues,
proximity
labeling
techniques
developed.
This
technology
not
overcomes
limitations
traditional
but
also
offers
unique
advantages
studying
spatial
characteristics
within
living
cells.
Currently,
this
technique
is
indispensable
research
on
mammalian
nucleoprotein
provides
a
reliable
approach
nonmammalian
cells,
plants,
parasites
viruses.
Given
advantages,
article
detailed
introduction
principles
development
enzymes.
The
focus
summarizing
recent
applications
TurboID
miniTurbo
mammals,
microorganisms.
PLoS Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(1), С. e3002466 - e3002466
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024
Neurexins
are
highly
spliced
transmembrane
cell
adhesion
molecules
that
bind
an
array
of
partners
via
their
extracellular
domains.
However,
much
less
is
known
about
the
signaling
pathways
downstream
neurexin’s
largely
invariant
intracellular
domain
(ICD).
Caenorhabditis
elegans
contains
a
single
neurexin
gene
we
have
previously
shown
required
for
presynaptic
assembly
and
stabilization.
To
gain
insight
into
mediating
functions,
employed
proximity
ligation
method,
endogenously
tagging
with
promiscuous
biotin
ligase
TurboID,
allowing
us
to
isolate
adjacent
biotinylated
proteins
by
streptavidin
pull-down
mass
spectrometry.
We
compared
our
experimental
strain
control
in
which
neurexin,
tagged
was
dispersed
from
active
zones
deletion
its
C-terminal
PDZ-binding
motif.
Selection
this
strain,
differs
only
synaptic
localization,
critical
identifying
interactions
specifically
occurring
at
synapses.
Using
approach,
identified
both
novel
interactors
including
zone
scaffolds,
actin-binding
(including
almost
every
member
Arp2/3
complex),
molecules,
mediators
RNA
trafficking,
protein
synthesis
degradation,
among
others.
Characterization
mutants
candidate
revealed
they
recapitulate
aspects
nrx-1(-)
mutant
phenotype,
suggesting
may
be
involved
signaling.
Finally,
investigate
possible
role
local
actin
assembly,
depolymerizing
sequestering
peptides
(DeActs)
found
led
defects
assembly.
Together,
these
results
suggest
actin-assembly,
furthermore
highlight
approach
achieving
high
specificity
vivo
proteomics
experiments.
Journal of Proteome Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
22(10), С. 3383 - 3391
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2023
We
present
an
effective,
fast,
and
user-friendly
method
to
reduce
codigestion
of
bead-bound
ligands,
such
as
antibodies
or
streptavidin,
in
affinity
purification-mass
spectrometry
experiments.
A
short
preincubation
beads
with
Sulfo-NHS-Acetate
leads
chemical
acetylation
lysine
residues,
making
ligands
insusceptible
Lys-C-mediated
proteolysis.
In
contrast
similar
approaches,
our
procedure
offers
the
advantage
exclusively
using
nontoxic
chemicals
employing
mild
reaction
conditions.
After
binding
bait
proteins
treated
beads,
we
employ
a
two-step
digestion
protocol
sequential
use
Lys-C
protease
for
on-bead
followed
by
in-solution
released
trypsin.
The
implementation
this
results
strong
reduction
contaminating
ligand
peptides,
which
allows
significantly
higher
amounts
sample
be
subjected
LC-MS
analysis,
improving
sensitivity
quantitative
accuracy.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Parasitic
helminths
are
a
major
global
health
threat,
infecting
nearly
one-fifth
of
the
human
population
and
causing
significant
losses
in
livestock
crops.
Resistance
to
few
anthelmintic
drugs
is
increasing.
Here,
we
report
set
avocado
fatty
alcohols/acetates
(AFAs)
that
exhibit
nematocidal
activity
against
four
veterinary
parasitic
nematode
species:
Brugia
pahangi,
Teladorsagia
circumcincta
Heligmosomoides
polygyrus,
as
well
multidrug
resistant
strain
(UGA)
Haemonchus
contortus.
AFA
shows
efficacy
H.
polygyrus
infected
mice.
In
C.
elegans,
exposure
affects
all
developmental
stages,
paralysis,
impaired
mitochondrial
respiration,
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
production
damage.
embryos,
AFAs
penetrate
eggshell
induce
rapid
arrest.
Genetic
biochemical
tests
reveal
inhibit
POD-2,
encoding
an
acetyl
CoA
carboxylase,
rate-limiting
enzyme
lipid
biosynthesis.
These
results
uncover
new
class
affecting
metabolism.
Avocado
effective
nematodes,
including
drug
strains,
show
safety
mammalian
cells.
target
metabolism,
offering
potential
for
treatment
pathways.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Protein
tyrosine
phosphatases
non-receptor
type
(PTPNs)
have
been
studied
extensively
in
the
context
of
adaptive
immune
system;
however,
their
roles
beyond
immunoregulation
are
less
well
explored.
Here
we
identify
novel
functions
for
conserved
PLoS Genetics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(8), С. e1011219 - e1011219
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Protein
tyrosine
phosphatases
non-receptor
type
(PTPNs)
have
been
studied
extensively
in
the
context
of
adaptive
immune
system;
however,
their
roles
beyond
immunoregulation
are
less
well
explored.
Here
we
identify
novel
functions
for
conserved
C
.
elegans
phosphatase
PTPN-22,
establishing
its
role
nematode
molting,
cell
adhesion,
and
cytoskeletal
regulation.
Through
a
non-biased
genetic
screen,
found
that
loss
PTPN-22
activity
suppressed
molting
defects
caused
by
loss-of-function
mutations
NIMA-related
kinases
NEKL-2
(human
NEK8/NEK9)
NEKL-3
NEK6/NEK7),
which
act
at
interface
membrane
trafficking
actin
To
better
understand
carried
out
proximity
labeling
studies
to
candidate
interactors
during
development.
this
approach
identified
CDC42
guanine-nucleotide
exchange
factor
DNBP-1
DNMBP)
as
an
vivo
partner
PTPN-22.
Consistent
with
interaction,
also
nekl
-associated
defects.
Genetic
analysis,
co-localization
studies,
revealed
several
epidermal
adhesion
complexes,
including
hemidesmosomes,
suggesting
plays
broad
maintaining
structural
integrity
tissues.
Localization
implicated
connected
nucleocytoplasmic
transport
mRNA
regulation,
particularly
within
germline,
nearly
one-third
proteins
known
P
granule
components.
Collectively,
these
highlight
utility
combined
proteomic
approaches
identifying
gene
functions.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2024
Abstract
Introduction
Primary
synucleinopathies,
such
as
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD),
Dementia
with
Lewy
bodies
(DLB),
and
multiple
system
atrophy
(MSA),
are
neurodegenerative
disorders
some
shared
clinical
pathological
features.
Aggregates
of
alpha-synuclein
(αsyn)
phosphorylated
at
serine
129
(PSER129)
the
hallmark
which
for
PD/DLB
found
predominantly
in
neurons
(Neuronal
cytoplasmic
inclusions
“NCIs”),
but
MSA,
aggregates
primarily
oligodendroglia
(Glial
“GCIs”).
It
remains
unclear
if
distinct
presentation
MSA
manifestations
or
processes.
We
hypothesize
that
synucleinopathies
share
common
molecular
Methods
Using
in-situ
proximity
labeling
technique
biotinylation
by
antibody
recognition
(BAR),
we
compare
aggregated
αsyn-interactomes
(BAR-PSER129)
total
(BAR-MJFR1)
between
(n=5)
(n=10)
forebrain
midbrain
structures.
Results
For
BAR-PSER129
BAR-MJFR1
captures,
αsyn
was
most
significantly
enriched
protein
MSA.
In
PD/DLB,
identified
194
αsyn-aggregate-interacting
proteins,
while
245
interacting
proteins.
contrast,
brain,
only
38
175
proteins
were
each
capture,
respectively.
When
comparing
a
high
overlap
(59.5%)
observed
captured
whereas
less
(14.4%)
BAR-PSER129.
Direct
comparison
revealed
79
PD/DLB-associated
three
MSA-associated
(CBR1,
CRYAB,
GFAP).
Pathway
enrichment
analysis
interactions
dominated
vesicle/SNARE-associated
pathways,
contrast
to
strongly
metabolic/catabolic,
iron,
cellular
oxidant
detoxification
pathways.
A
subnetwork
cytosolic
antioxidant
enzymes
called
peroxiredoxins
drove
pathways
network
26
including
neuronal-specific
(e.g.,
SNYGR3)
HSPA8
core,
DLB/PD.
Extracellular
exosome
universally
regardless
BAR
target
protein.
Conclusion
Synucleinopathies
have
divergent
convergent
αsyn-aggregate
interactions,
indicating
unique
pathogenic
mechanisms.
uniquely
involves
processes
glial
cells,
vesicular
dominate
PD/DLB.
Shared
specifically
SNYGR3
(i.e.,
neuronal
protein),
suggest
axons
origin
both
diseases.
conclusion,
provide
interaction
maps
two
synucleinopathies.