Galectin-3 Mediated Endocytosis of the Orphan G-Protein-Coupled Receptor GPRC5A
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ABSTRACT: Galectins, a family of glycan-binding proteins, play crucial roles in various cellular functions, acting both at intracellular and extracellular levels. Among them, Galectin-3 (Gal-3) stands out as a unique member, belonging to the chimera subfamily. Gal-3 recruitment of plasma membrane glycosylated cargo leads to clustering and membrane bending, ultimately resulting in the formation of endocytic invaginations. An interactomic analysis on endogenous Gal-3 identified the orphan G-protein coupled receptor GPRC5A as a new binding partner for Gal-3. GPRC5A is also termed RAI3 as its expression is induced by retinoic-acid. Our results also show that GPRC5A is internalized by addition of extracellular Gal-3 and that GPRC5A trafficking pathway goes via the early and the recycling endosomes. In SW480 colorectal cancer cells, the glycosylated forms of GPRC5A interact with Gal-3 and their levels were increased by all-trans retinoic-acid (ATRA) addition. In SW480 cells, endocytic internalization of endogenous GPRC5A was achieved by extracellular Gal-3 addition but not by ATRA. This study reveals insights into the endocytic mechanisms of GPRC5A for which no specific ligand is described. Further research in this direction may unveil additional Gal-3 mediated functions in GPRC5A cellular signaling and contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches.
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Epithelial Cell, Cell Culture
SUBMITTER:
Johana Chicher
LAB HEAD: Sylvie Friant
PROVIDER: PXD048507 | Pride | 2025-10-09
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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