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Pradhan AJ, Chitkara S, Ramirez RX, Monje-Galvan V, Sancak Y, Atilla-Gokcumen GE. Acylation of MLKL Impacts Its Function in Necroptosis. ACS Chem Biol 2024; 19:407-418. [PMID: 38301282 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.3c00603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
Abstract
Mixed lineage kinase domain-like (MLKL) is a key signaling protein of necroptosis. Upon activation by phosphorylation, MLKL translocates to the plasma membrane and induces membrane permeabilization, which contributes to the necroptosis-associated inflammation. Membrane binding of MLKL is initially initiated by electrostatic interactions between the protein and membrane phospholipids. We previously showed that MLKL and its phosphorylated form (pMLKL) are S-acylated during necroptosis. Here, we characterize the acylation sites of MLKL and identify multiple cysteines that can undergo acylation with an interesting promiscuity at play. Our results show that MLKL and pMLKL undergo acylation at a single cysteine, with C184, C269, and C286 as possible acylation sites. Using all-atom molecular dynamic simulations, we identify differences that the acylation of MLKL causes at the protein and membrane levels. Through investigations of the S-palmitoyltransferases that might acylate pMLKL in necroptosis, we showed that zDHHC21 activity has the strongest effect on pMLKL acylation, inactivation of which profoundly reduced the pMLKL levels in cells and improved membrane integrity. These results suggest that blocking the acylation of pMLKL destabilizes the protein at the membrane interface and causes its degradation, ameliorating the necroptotic activity. At a broader level, our findings shed light on the effect of S-acylation on MLKL functioning in necroptosis and MLKL-membrane interactions mediated by its acylation.
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- Apoorva J Pradhan
- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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Pradhan AJ, Chitkara S, Ramirez RX, Monje-Galvan V, Sancak Y, Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen G. Acylation of MLKL impacts its function in necroptosis. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.08.19.553906. [PMID: 37645912 PMCID: PMC10462141 DOI: 10.1101/2023.08.19.553906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
Abstract
Mixed lineage kinase domain-like (MLKL) is a key signaling protein of necroptosis. Upon activation by phosphorylation, MLKL translocates to the plasma membrane and induces membrane permeabilization which contributes to the necroptosis-associated inflammation. Membrane binding of MLKL is initially initiated by the electrostatic interactions between the protein and membrane phospholipids. We previously showed that MLKL and its phosphorylated form (pMLKL) are S-acylated during necroptosis. Here, we characterize acylation sites of MLKL and identify multiple cysteines that can undergo acylation with an interesting promiscuity at play. Our results show that MLKL and pMLKL undergo acylation at a single cysteine, C184, C269 and C286 are the possible acylation sites. Using all atom molecular dynamic simulations, we identify differences that the acylation of MLKL causes at the protein and membrane level. Through systematic investigations of the S-palmitoyltransferases that might acylate MLKL in necroptosis, we showed that zDHHC21 activity has the strongest effect on pMLKL acylation, inactivation of which profoundly reduced the pMLKL levels in cells and improved membrane integrity. These results suggest that blocking the acylation of pMLKL destabilizes the protein at the membrane interface and causes its degradation, ameliorating necroptotic activity. At a broader level, our findings shed light on the effect of S-acylation on MLKL functioning in necroptosis and MLKL-membrane interactions mediated by its acylation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Apoorva J. Pradhan
- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, USA
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He Q, Qu M, Shen T, Su J, Xu Y, Xu C, Barkat MQ, Cai J, Zhu H, Zeng LH, Wu X. Control of mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes by protein S-palmitoylation: Novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. Ageing Res Rev 2023; 87:101920. [PMID: 37004843 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.101920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
Abstract
Mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes (MAMs) are dynamic coupling structures between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). As a new subcellular structure, MAMs combine the two critical organelle functions. Mitochondria and the ER could regulate each other via MAMs. MAMs are involved in calcium (Ca2+) homeostasis, autophagy, ER stress, lipid metabolism, etc. Researchers have found that MAMs are closely related to metabolic syndrome and neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). The formation of MAMs and their functions depend on specific proteins. Numerous protein enrichments, such as the IP3R-Grp75-VDAC complex, constitute MAMs. The changes in these proteins govern the interaction between mitochondria and the ER; they also affect the biological functions of MAMs. S-palmitoylation is a reversible protein post-translational modification (PTM) that mainly occurs on protein cysteine residues. More and more studies have shown that the S-palmitoylation of proteins is closely related to their membrane localization. Here, we first briefly describe the composition and function of MAMs, reviewing the component and biological roles of MAMs mediated by S-palmitoylation, elaborating on S-palmitoylated proteins in Ca2+ flux, lipid rafts, and so on. We try to provide new insight into the molecular basis of MAMs-related diseases, mainly NDs. Finally, we propose potential drug compounds targeting S-palmitoylation.
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- Qiangqiang He
- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Pharmacology, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Technology Center, China Tobacco Jiangxi Industrial Co. Ltd., Nanchang 330096, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Technology Center, China Tobacco Jiangxi Industrial Co. Ltd., Nanchang 330096, China
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- Department of Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Yang X, Zheng E, Chatterjee V, Ma Y, Reynolds A, Villalba N, Wu MH, Yuan SY. Protein palmitoylation regulates extracellular vesicle production and function in sepsis. JOURNAL OF EXTRACELLULAR BIOLOGY 2022; 1:e50. [PMID: 38419739 PMCID: PMC10901530 DOI: 10.1002/jex2.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are bioactive membrane-encapsulated particles generated by a series of events involving membrane budding, fission and fusion. Palmitoylation, mediated by DHHC palmitoyl acyltransferases, is a lipidation reaction that increases protein lipophilicity and membrane localization. Here, we report palmitoylation as a novel regulator of EV formation and function during sepsis. Our results showed significantly decreased circulating EVs in mice with DHHC21 functional deficiency (Zdhhc21dep/dep), compared to wild-type (WT) mice 24 h after septic injury. Furthermore, WT and Zdhhc21dep/dep EVs displayed distinct palmitoyl-proteomic profiles. Ingenuity pathway analysis indicated that sepsis altered several inflammation related pathways expressed in EVs, among which the most significantly activated was the complement pathway; however, this sepsis-induced complement enrichment in EVs was greatly blunted in Zdhhc21dep/dep EVs. Functionally, EVs isolated from WT mice with sepsis promoted neutrophil adhesion, transmigration, and neutrophil extracellular trap production; these effects were significantly attenuated by DHHC21 loss-of-function. Furthermore, Zdhhc21dep/dep mice displayed reduced neutrophil infiltration in lungs and improved survival after CLP challenges. These findings indicate that blocking palmitoylation via DHHC21 functional deficiency can reduce sepsis-stimulated production of complement-enriched EVs and attenuates their effects on neutrophil activity.
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- Xiaoyuan Yang
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and PhysiologyUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
- Department of SurgeryUniversity of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineTampaFloridaUSA
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Laget J, Duranton F, Argilés À, Gayrard N. Renal insufficiency and chronic kidney disease – Promotor or consequence of pathological post-translational modifications. Mol Aspects Med 2022; 86:101082. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2022.101082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Jansen M, Beaumelle B. How palmitoylation affects trafficking and signaling of membrane receptors. Biol Cell 2021; 114:61-72. [PMID: 34738237 DOI: 10.1111/boc.202100052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
S-acylation (or palmitoylation) is a reversible post-translational modification (PTM) that modulates protein activity, signalization and trafficking. Palmitoylation was found to significantly impact the activity of various membrane receptors involved in either pathogen entry, such as CCR5 (for HIV) and anthrax toxin receptors, cell proliferation (epidermal growth factor receptor), cardiac function (β-Adrenergic receptor), or synaptic function (AMPA receptor). Palmitoylation of these membrane receptors indeed affects not only their internalization, localization, and activation, but also other PTMs such as phosphorylation. In this review, we discuss recent results showing how palmitoylation differently affects the biology of these membrane receptors.
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- Maxime Jansen
- Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier (IRIM), UMR9004-Université de Montpellier-CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier (IRIM), UMR9004-Université de Montpellier-CNRS, Montpellier, France
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