bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 24, 2023
Summary
Barrier
functions
of
proliferative
epithelia
are
constantly
challenged
by
mechanical
and
chemical
constraints.
How
respond
to
cope
with
disturbances
the
paracellular
diffusion
barrier
allow
tissue
integrity
maintenance
has
been
poorly
characterized.
Cellular
junctions
play
an
important
role
in
this
process
intracellular
traffic
contribute
their
homeostasis.
Here,
we
reveal
that,
Drosophila
pupal
notum,
alteration
bi-
or
tricellular
septate
(SJs)
triggers
a
mechanism
two
prominent
outcomes.
On
one
hand,
there
is
increase
levels
E-cadherin,
F-
Actin
non-muscle
myosin
II
plane
adherens
junctions.
other
β-integrin/Vinculin-positive
cell
contacts
reinforced
along
lateral
basal
membranes.
We
report
that
weakening
SJ
integrity,
caused
depletion
components,
reduces
ESCRT-III/Vps32/Shrub-dependent
degradation
promotes
instead
Retromer-dependent
recycling
components.
The
consequence
reduction
Shrub-dependent
extends
transmembrane
protein
cargoes.
Consequently,
trigger
increased
β-
integrin,
Crumbs
effectors
β-Heavy
Spectrin
Karst.
propose
which
epithelial
cells,
upon
sensing
alterations
barrier,
target
Shrub
adjust
degradation/recycling
balance
thereby
compensate
for
defects
while
maintaining
integrity.
Journal of Cell Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
136(15)
Опубликована: Июль 18, 2023
Epithelial
barrier
function
is
commonly
analyzed
using
transepithelial
electrical
resistance,
which
measures
ion
flux
across
a
monolayer,
or
by
adding
traceable
macromolecules
and
monitoring
their
passage
the
monolayer.
Although
these
methods
measure
changes
in
global
function,
they
lack
sensitivity
needed
to
detect
local
transient
breaches,
do
not
reveal
location
of
leaks.
Therefore,
we
previously
developed
method
that
named
zinc-based
ultrasensitive
microscopic
assay
(ZnUMBA),
overcomes
limitations,
allowing
for
detection
tight
junction
leaks
with
high
spatiotemporal
resolution.
Here,
present
expanded
applications
ZnUMBA.
ZnUMBA
can
be
used
Xenopus
embryos
dynamics
restoration
actin
accumulation
following
laser
injury.
also
effectively
utilized
developing
zebrafish
as
well
cultured
monolayers
Madin-Darby
canine
kidney
(MDCK)
II
epithelial
cells.
powerful
flexible
that,
minimal
optimization,
applied
multiple
systems
dynamic
precision.
The
epithelial
cell
sheet
maintains
its
integrity
as
a
barrier
while
undergoing
turnover
of
constituent
cells.
To
sustain
the
continuously,
it’s
essential
to
preserve
‘old’
tight
junctions
(TJs)
between
cells
being
excluded
from
and
their
neighbors
simultaneously
forming
de
novo
TJs
newly
adjacent
However,
molecular
mechanisms
involved
in
formation
remain
largely
unknown.
This
study
investigates
two
scenarios:
during
removal
apoptotic
monolayer
sheets
differentiation
granular
layer
stratified
epidermis.
We
revealed
that
rapid
claudin
assembly
is
achieved
by
actively
regulating
dissociation
EpCAM/TROP2-claudin
complex
both
situations.
Furthermore,
we
found
Rho-ROCK
pathway
initiates
activation
matriptase,
which
cleaves
EpCAM/TROP2,
resulting
supply
polymerizable
stockpiled
at
plasma
membrane
induce
TJ
formation.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(19), С. 2342 - 2342
Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2023
The
serine
proteases
CAP1/Prss8
and
CAP3/St14
are
identified
as
ENaC
channel-activating
in
vitro,
highly
suggesting
that
they
required
for
proteolytic
activation
of
vivo.
present
study
tested
whether
is
relevant
renal
affects
ENaC-mediated
Na+
absorption
following
deprivation
conditions.
knockout
mice
exhibit
a
significant
decrease
protein
expression
with
altered
subunit
decreased
pNCC
abundances
but
overall
maintain
sodium
balance.
RNAscope-based
analyses
reveal
co-expression
alpha
distal
tubules
the
cortex
from
wild-type
mice.
Double
CAP1/Prss8;
CAP3/St14-deficiency
maintained
K+
balance
on
Na+-deprived
diet,
restored
showed
reduced
NCC
activity
under
deprivation.
Overall,
our
data
clearly
show
not
direct
its
abundance.
Our
reveals
complex
regulation
by
these
level
rather
than
activation.
The
serine
proteases
CAP1/Prss8
(prostasin)
and
CAP3/St14
(matriptase)
are
identified
as
ENaC
channel-activating
in
vitro
highly
suggesting
that
they
required
for
proteolytic
activation
of
vivo.
present
study
tested
whether
CAP3
is
relevant
renal
affects
ENaC-mediated
Na+
absorption
following
Na+-deprivation
conditions.
knockout
mice
exhibit
significant
decrease
CAP1
protein
expression
with
altered
subunit
decreased
pNCC
abundances,
but
overall
maintain
sodium
balance.
RNAscope-based
analyses
reveal
co-expression
alpha
distal
tubules
the
cortex
from
wildtype
mice.
Double
CAP1/CAP3-deficiency
maintained
K+
balance
on
Na+-deprived
diet,
restored
abundances
showed
reduced
NCC
activity
under
Na+-deprivation.
Overall,
our
data
clearly
show
not
direct
ENaC,
its
abundances.
Our
a
complex
regulation
by
these
level
rather
than
activation.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2023
Abstract
Tight
junctions
play
a
pivotal
role
in
the
functional
integrity
of
human
body
by
forming
barriers
crucial
for
tissue
compartmentalization
and
protecting
from
external
threats.
Essential
components
tight
are
transmembrane
claudin
proteins,
which
can
polymerize
into
junction
strands
meshworks.
This
study
delves
structural
determinants
polymerization,
utilizing
close
homology
yet
strong
difference
polymerization
capacity
between
claudin-3
claudin-4.
Through
combination
sequence
alignment
modeling,
critical
residues
second
extracellular
segment
pinpointed.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
provide
insights
interactions
conformational
changes
induced
identified
2
residues,
shedding
light
on
intricacies
polymerization.
Live-STED
imaging
demonstrates
that
introduction
these
claudin-4
significantly
enhances
non-epithelial
cells.
In
junction-deficient
epithelial
cells,
mutated
not
only
influences
morphology
but
also
partially
restores
barrier
function.
Understanding
basis
is
paramount
importance,
as
it
offers
dynamic
nature
junctions.
knowledge
could
be
applied
to
targeted
therapeutic
interventions,
offering
insight
repair
or
prevent
defects
associated
with
pathological
conditions,
introduce
temporary
openings
during
drug
delivery.
Intestinal
tight
junction
disruption
and
mucosal
immune
dysregulation
contribute
to
pathogenesis
progression
of
inflammatory
bowel
diseases
(IBD).
A
proteolytic
enzyme
matrix
metalloproteinase
7
(MMP-7),
which
is
highly
expressed
in
intestinal
tissue,
implicated
IBD
other
overactivation-associated
diseases.
In
the
issue
Frontiers
Immunology,
Ying
Xiao
colleagues
demonstrate
that
MMP-7-mediated
claudin-7
degradation
promotes
disease
progression.
Therefore,
inhibition
MMP-7
enzymatic
activity
can
be
a
therapeutic
strategy
for
treatment
IBD.
Congenital
tufting
enteropathy
(CTE)
is
a
life-threatening
intestinal
disorder
resulting
from
loss-of-function
mutations
in
EPCAM
and
SPINT2.
Mice
deficient
Spint2,
encoding
the
protease
inhibitor
HAI-2,
develop
CTE-like
failure
associated
with
progressive
loss
of
EpCAM
protein,
which
caused
by
unchecked
activity
serine
matriptase
(ST14).
Here,
we
show
that
HAI-2
leads
to
increased
proteolytic
processing
EpCAM.
Elimination
reported
cleavage
site
strongly
suppressed
vitro
vivo.
Unexpectedly,
expression
cleavage-resistant
failed
prevent
postnatal
lethality
Spint2-deficient
mice.
In
addition,
genetic
inactivation
(St14)
counteracted
effect
Spint2
deficiency
mice
expressing
EpCAM,
indicating
does
not
drive
dysfunction
excessive
proteolysis
Interestingly,
developed
late-onset
defects
exhibited
shortened
lifespan
even
presence
suggesting
indispensable
for
function.
Our
findings
provide
new
insights
into
role
etiology
enteropathies
driven
deficiency.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 19, 2024
Transporting
epithelial
cells
in
the
gut
and
kidney
rely
on
protocadherin-based
apical
adhesion
complexes
to
organize
microvilli
that
extend
into
luminal
space.
In
these
systems,
CDHR2
CDHR5
localize
distal
ends
of
microvilli,
where
they
form
an
intermicrovillar
complex
(IMAC)
links
tips
structures,
promotes
formation
a
well-ordered
array
protrusions,
turn
maximizes
membrane
surface
area.
Recently,
we
discovered
IMACs
can
also
between
from
neighboring
cells,
across
cell-cell
junctions.
As
additional
point
physical
contact
transjunctional
are
well
positioned
impact
integrity
canonical
tight
adherens
junctions
more
basolaterally.
Here,
sought
test
this
idea
using
cell
culture
mouse
models
lacked
expression
were
unable
IMACs.
knockout
perturbed
junction
morphology,
led
loss
key
components
junctions,
impaired
barrier
function
wound
healing.
These
results
indicate
that,
addition
organizing
provide
layer
functions
parallel
with
support
physiological
transporting
epithelia.