scholarly journals A foldable CFTRΔF508 biogenic intermediate accumulates upon inhibition of the Hsc70–CHIP E3 ubiquitin ligase

2004 ◽  
Vol 167 (6) ◽  
pp. 1075-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Michael Younger ◽  
Hong-Yu Ren ◽  
Liling Chen ◽  
Chun-Yang Fan ◽  
Andrea Fields ◽  
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CFTRΔF508 exhibits a correctable protein-folding defect that leads to its misfolding and premature degradation, which is the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF). Herein we report on the characterization of the CFTRΔF508 biogenic intermediate that is selected for proteasomal degradation and identification of cellular components that polyubiquitinate CFTRΔF508. Nonubiquitinated CFTRΔF508 accumulates in a kinetically trapped, but folding competent conformation, that is maintained in a soluble state by cytosolic Hsc70. Ubiquitination of Hsc70-bound CFTRΔF508 requires CHIP, a U box containing cytosolic cochaperone. CHIP is demonstrated to function as a scaffold that nucleates the formation of a multisubunit E3 ubiquitin ligase whose reconstituted activity toward CFTR is dependent upon Hdj2, Hsc70, and the E2 UbcH5a. Inactivation of the Hsc70–CHIP E3 leads CFTRΔF508 to accumulate in a nonaggregated state, which upon lowering of cell growth temperatures, can fold and reach the cell surface. Inhibition of CFTRΔF508 ubiquitination can increase its cell surface expression and may provide an approach to treat CF.

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Yu ◽  
Chenchang Liu ◽  
Jinghui Zhang ◽  
Zhengxuan Liang ◽  
Guofeng You

Abstract Background Organic anion transporter 1 (OAT1) is a drug transporter expressed on the basolateral membrane of the proximal tubule cells in kidneys. It plays an essential role in the disposition of numerous clinical therapeutics, impacting their pharmacological and toxicological properties. The activation of protein kinase C (PKC) is shown to facilitate OAT1 internalization from cell surface to intracellular compartments and thereby reducing cell surface expression and transport activity of the transporter. The PKC-regulated OAT1 internalization occurs through ubiquitination, a process catalyzed by a E3 ubiquitin ligase, neural precursor cell expressed developmentally down-regulated 4–2 (Nedd4–2). Nedd4–2 directly interacts with OAT1 and affects ubiquitination, expression and stability of the transporter. However, whether Nedd4–2 is a direct substrate for PKC-induced phosphorylation is unknown. Results In this study, we investigated the role of Nedd4–2 phosphorylation in the PKC regulation of OAT1. The results showed that PKC activation enhanced the phosphorylation of Nedd4–2 and increased the OAT1 ubiquitination, which was accompanied by a decreased OAT1 cell surface expression and transport function. And the effects of PKC could be reversed by PKC-specific inhibitor staurosporine. We further discovered that the quadruple mutant (T197A/S221A/S354A/S420A) of Nedd4–2 partially blocked the effects of PKC on Nedd4–2 phosphorylation and on OAT1 transport activity. Conclusions Our investigation demonstrates that PKC regulates OAT1 likely through direct phosphorylation of Nedd4–2. And four phosphorylation sites (T197, S221, S354, and S420) of Nedd4–2 in combination play an important role in this regulatory process.


2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 823-831
Author(s):  
Puay-Wah Phuan ◽  
Guido Veit ◽  
Joseph-Anthony Tan ◽  
Ariel Roldan ◽  
Walter E. Finkbeiner ◽  
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The most common cystic fibrosis–causing mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is deletion of phenylalanine at residue 508 (∆F508). The ∆F508 mutation impairs folding of nucleotide binding domain 1 (NBD1) and interfacial interactions of NBD1 and the membrane spanning domains. Here, we report a domain-targeted screen to identify ∆F508-CFTR modulators that act on NBD1. A biochemical screen for ΔF508-NBD1 cell surface expression was done in Madin–Darby canine kidney cells expressing a chimeric reporter consisting of ΔF508-NBD1, the CD4 transmembrane domain, and an extracellular horseradish peroxidase (HRP) reporter. Using a luminescence readout of HRP activity, the screen was robust with a Z′ factor of 0.7. The screening of ~20,000 synthetic small molecules allowed the identification of compounds from four chemical classes that increased ∆F508-NBD1 cell surface expression by up to 4-fold; for comparison, a 12-fold increased cell surface expression was found for a wild-type NBD1 chimera. While the compounds were inactive as correctors of full-length ΔF508-CFTR, several carboxamide-benzothiophenes had potentiator activity with low micromolar EC50. Interestingly, the potentiators did not activate G551D or wild-type CFTR. Our results provide a proof of concept for a cell-based NBD1 domain screen to identify ∆F508-CFTR modulators that target the NBD1 domain.


2010 ◽  
Vol 147 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizhong Luo ◽  
Krista Nishi ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Marta I. Sabara ◽  
Yan Li

1989 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Varani ◽  
Bruce L. Riser ◽  
Lisa A. Hughes ◽  
Thomas E. Carey ◽  
Suzanne E. G. Fligiel ◽  
...  

2006 ◽  
Vol 281 (18) ◽  
pp. 12841-12848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazutsune Harada ◽  
Tsukasa Okiyoneda ◽  
Yasuaki Hashimoto ◽  
Keiko Ueno ◽  
Kimitoshi Nakamura ◽  
...  

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin G. Lilienfeld ◽  
Anita Schildknecht ◽  
Lukas L. Imbach ◽  
Nicolas J. Mueller ◽  
Mårten K. J. Schneider ◽  
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