Macroautophagy
is
characterized
by
the
de
novo
formation
of
double-membrane
vesicles
termed
autophagosomes.
The
precursor
structure
autophagosomes
a
membrane
cistern
called
phagophore,
which
elongates
through
massive
acquisition
lipids
until
closure.
phagophore
establishes
membrane-contact
sites
(MCSs)
with
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER),
where
conserved
ATG
proteins
belonging
to
ATG9
lipid
scramblase,
ATG2
transfer
and
Atg18/WIPI4
β-propeller
families
concentrate.
Several
recent
in
vivo
vitro
studies
have
uncovered
relevance
these
MCSs
supply
required
for
autophagosome
formation.
Although
important
conceptual
advances
been
reached,
functional
interrelationship
between
ATG9,
at
phagophore-ER
their
role
expansion
are
not
completely
understood.
In
this
review,
we
describe
current
knowledge
about
structure,
interactions,
localizations,
molecular
functions
proteins,
particular
emphasis
on
yeast
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
mammalian
systems.
Molecular Cell,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
82(22), С. 4324 - 4339.e8
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2022
ATG9A
and
ATG2A
are
essential
core
members
of
the
autophagy
machinery.
is
a
lipid
scramblase
that
allows
equilibration
lipids
across
membrane
bilayer,
whereas
facilitates
flow
between
tethered
membranes.
Although
both
have
been
functionally
linked
during
formation
autophagosomes,
molecular
details
consequences
their
interaction
remain
unclear.
By
combining
data
from
peptide
arrays,
crosslinking,
hydrogen-deuterium
exchange
mass
spectrometry
together
with
cryoelectron
microscopy,
we
propose
model
ATG9A-2A
complex.
Using
this
integrative
structure
modeling
approach,
identify
several
interfaces
mediating
would
allow
direct
transfer
into
lipid-binding
perpendicular
branch
ATG9A.
Mutational
analyses
combined
functional
activity
assays
demonstrate
importance
for
autophagy,
thereby
shedding
light
on
protein
complex
at
heart
autophagy.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
222(7)
Опубликована: Апрель 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,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
39(1), С. 409 - 434
Опубликована: Июль 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.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
119(35)
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2022
Chorea-acanthocytosis
(ChAc)
and
McLeod
syndrome
are
diseases
with
shared
clinical
manifestations
caused
by
mutations
in
VPS13A
XK,
respectively.
Key
features
of
these
conditions
the
degeneration
caudate
neurons
presence
abnormally
shaped
erythrocytes.
XK
belongs
to
a
family
plasma
membrane
(PM)
lipid
scramblases
whose
action
results
exposure
PtdSer
at
cell
surface.
is
an
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)-anchored
transfer
protein
putative
role
transport
lipids
contacts
ER
other
membranes.
Recently
were
reported
interact
still
unknown
mechanisms.
So
far,
however,
there
no
evidence
for
colocalization
two
proteins
PM,
where
resides,
as
was
shown
be
localized
between
either
mitochondria
or
droplets.
Here
we
show
that
can
also
localize
ER–PM
via
binding
its
PH
domain
cytosolic
loop
such
interaction
regulated
intramolecular
within
both
highly
expressed
neurons.
Binding
competitive
intracellular
membranes
mediate
tethering
functions
VPS13A.
Our
findings
support
model
according
which
VPS13A-dependent
PM
coupled
scrambling
PM.
They
raise
possibility
defective
surface
may
responsible
neurodegeneration.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(4), С. 668 - 668
Опубликована: Фев. 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,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
222(7)
Опубликована: Апрель 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.
Molecular Cell,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
83(12), С. 2077 - 2090.e12
Опубликована: Май 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.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 8, 2024
Based
on
genetic
studies,
lysosome
dysfunction
is
thought
to
play
a
pathogenetic
role
in
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
Here
we
show
that
VPS13C,
bridge-like
lipid
transport
protein
and
PD
gene,
sensor
of
stress/damage.
Upon
membrane
perturbation,
VPS13C
rapidly
relocates
from
the
cytosol
surface
lysosomes
where
it
tethers
their
membranes
ER.
This
recruitment
depends
Rab7
requires
signal
at
damaged
releases
an
inhibited
state
which
hinders
access
its
VAB
domain
lysosome-bound
Rab7.
While
another
protein,
LRRK2,
also
recruited
stressed/damaged
lysosomes,
occurs
much
later
stages
by
different
mechanisms.
Given
VPS13
proteins
bulk
transport,
these
findings
suggest
delivery
part
early
protective
response
damage.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(17)
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024
Glycerophospholipids
are
synthesized
primarily
in
the
cytosolic
leaflet
of
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
membrane
and
must
be
equilibrated
between
bilayer
leaflets
to
allow
ER
membranes
derived
from
it
grow.
Lipid
equilibration
is
facilitated
by
integral
proteins
called
“scramblases.”
These
feature
a
hydrophilic
groove
allowing
polar
heads
lipids
traverse
hydrophobic
interior,
similar
credit
card
moving
through
reader.
Nevertheless,
despite
their
fundamental
role
expansion
dynamics,
identity
most
scramblases
has
remained
elusive.
Here,
combining
biochemical
reconstitution
molecular
dynamics
simulations,
we
show
that
lipid
scrambling
general
protein
insertases,
which
insert
polypeptide
chains
into
organelles
disconnected
vesicle
trafficking.
Our
data
indicate
occurs
same
channel
insertion
takes
place
abolished
presence
nascent
chains.
We
propose
insertases
could
have
so-far-overlooked
as
scramblases.
British Medical Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
149(1), С. 60 - 71
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2024
Abstract
Background
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
the
second
most
common
neurodegenerative
disorder
and
clinically
characterized
by
presence
of
motor
(bradykinesia,
rigidity,
rest
tremor
postural
instability)
non-motor
symptoms
(cognitive
impairment,
autonomic
dysfunction,
sleep
disorders,
depression
hyposmia).
The
aetiology
PD
unknown
except
for
a
small
but
significant
contribution
monogenic
forms.
Sources
data
No
new
were
generated
or
analyzed
in
support
this
review.
Areas
agreement
Up
to
15%
patients
carry
pathogenic
variants
PD-associated
genes.
Some
these
genes
are
associated
with
mendelian
inheritance,
while
others
act
as
risk
factors.
Genetic
background
influences
age
onset,
course,
prognosis
therapeutic
response.
controversy
testing
not
routinely
offered
clinical
setting,
it
may
have
relevant
implications,
especially
terms
prognosis,
response
therapies
inclusion
trials.
Widely
adopted
guidelines
on
genetic
still
lacking
open
debate.
associations
awaiting
confirmation,
selecting
appropriate
be
included
diagnostic
panels
represents
difficult
task.
Finally,
under
study
whether
(and
which
degree)
specific
forms
influence
outcome
therapies.
Growing
points
Polygenic
Risk
Scores
(PRS)
represent
useful
tool
genetically
stratify
population
risk,
outcomes.
timely
developing
research
application
PRS
integrated
multi-omics
promises
improve
personalized
care
patients.