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The E3 ubiquitin ligase HECTD1 contributes to cell proliferation through an effect on mitosis

ABSTRACT: Mechanistic studies of how protein ubiquitylation regulates the cell cycle, in particular during mitosis, have provided unique insights which have contributed to the emergence of the ‘Ubiquitin code’. In contrast to RING E3 ubiquitin ligases such as the APC/c ligase complex, the contribution of other E3 ligase families during cell cycle progression remains less well understood. Similarly, the roles of ubiquitin chain types beyond homotypic K48 chains in S-phase or branched K11/K48 chains during mitosis, also remains to be fully determined. Our recent findings that HECTD1 ubiquitin ligase activity assembles branched K29/K48 ubiquitin linkages prompted us to evaluate its function during the cell cycle. We used transient knockdown and genetic knockout to show that HECTD1 depletion in HEK293T and HeLa cells decreases cell number and we established that this is mediated through loss of ubiquitin ligase activity. Interestingly, we found that HECTD1 depletion increases the proportion of cells with aligned chromosomes (Prometa/Metaphase) and we confirmed this molecularly using phospho-Histone H3 (Ser28) as a marker of mitosis. Time-lapse microscopy of NEBD to anaphase onset established that HECTD1-depleted cells take on average longer to go through mitosis. To explore the underlying mechanisms, we used proteomics and identified the interactome of endogenous HECTD1 in cells synchronized in mitosis and validated the Mitosis Checkpoint Complex protein BUB3 as a novel HECTD1 interactor. In line with this, we found that HECTD1 depletion reduces the activity of the Spindle Assembly Checkpoint. Overall, our data suggests a novel role for HECTD1 ubiquitin ligase activity during mitosis.

INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap Velos

ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)

SUBMITTER: Holger Kramer

LAB HEAD: Mark Skehel

PROVIDER: PXD035503 | Pride | 2022-08-03

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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The E3 ubiquitin ligase HECTD1 contributes to cell proliferation through an effect on mitosis.

Vaughan Natalie N Scholz Nico N Lindon Catherine C Licchesi Julien D F JDF

Scientific reports 20220801 1

The cell cycle is tightly regulated by protein phosphorylation and ubiquitylation events. During mitosis, the multi-subunit cullin-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase APC/c functions as a molecular switch which signals for one cell to divide into two daughter cells, through the ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation of mitotic cyclins. The contributions of other E3 ligase families during cell cycle progression remain less well understood. Similarly, the roles of ubiquitin chain types beyond homotypic K ...[more]

PMID: 35915203

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The E3 ubiquitin ligase HECTD1 contributes to cell proliferation through an effect on mitosis

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The E3 ubiquitin ligase HECTD1 contributes to cell proliferation through an effect on mitosis.

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