Project description:Numerous leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 mutations identified throughout the protein are associated with Parkinson disease, however the activating G2019S kinase domain mutation is currently regarded as the most common cause of familial and sporadic forms of this disorder. Despite studies demonstrating the prominent role that its kinase activity plays in the pathobiology of leucine-rich repeat kinase 2, few substrates have been identified and only a subset of these have been linked to disease. Therefore, we utilized protein microarrays to screen over 9,000 human proteins in an unbiased radiometric assay for potential targets of the kinase.
Project description:Numerous leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 mutations identified throughout the protein are associated with Parkinson disease, however the activating G2019S kinase domain mutation is currently regarded as the most common cause of familial and sporadic forms of this disorder. Despite studies demonstrating the prominent role that its kinase activity plays in the pathobiology of leucine-rich repeat kinase 2, few substrates have been identified and only a subset of these have been linked to disease. Therefore, we utilized protein microarrays to screen over 9,000 human proteins in an unbiased radiometric assay for potential targets of the kinase. ProtoArrayM-bM-^DM-" Human Protein Microarrays v5.0 (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, CA, USA) were used following the manufactureM-bM-^@M-^Ys protocol (ProtoArray Kinase Substrate Identification Kit). Briefly, slides were equilibrated at 4C for 15 min before blocking in 1% BSA in PBS for 1 h at 4oC with gentle shaking. Recombinant G2019S or D1994A glutathione-S-transferase (GST)-LRRK2 (970-2527) (Invitrogen) was diluted to 50nM in 20mM Tris (pH 7.5), 10mM MgCl2, 1mM EGTA, 1mM Na3VO4, 5mM beta-glycerophosphate, 2mM DTT, 0.02% polysorbate 20, and 10 mCi /mL of [gamma- 33P]ATP (33 nM final concentration) in a total volume of 120uL. Slides were overlayed with buffer alone, or buffer containing G2019S or D1994A LRRK2, then covered with a coverslip and placed in a 50 mL conical tube for 1 h at 30oC. Afterwards, slides were washed with 0.5% SDS buffer and water followed by centrifugation. Dried slides were exposed to a PhosphorImager plate (Amersham Biosciences, Piscataway, NJ, USA), and scanned on a Storm 840 (Molecular Dynamics, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA) at 50 microns.
Project description:We identified a leucine-rich repeat receptor kinase (IbLRR-RK1) that is induced upon wounding and herbivory, and related to peptide-elicitor receptors (PEPRs) from tomato and Arabidopsis. We also identified a gene encoding a precursor protein comprising a peptide ligand (IbPep1) for IbLRR-RK1. RNAseq of I. batatas reveals differentially expressed genes (DEGs) upon IbPep1 and IbHypSysIV treatment
Project description:The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is involved in nutrient-induced signaling and is a master regulator of cell growth and metabolism. Amino acid-deficient conditions affect mTORC1 activity; however, its upstream regulators warrant further investigation. MicroRNAs are key regulators of nutrient-related responses; therefore, the present study aimed to assess the leucine starvation-induced microRNA profile and its impact on mTORC1 activity. Transcriptome analysis of human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) under leucine deprivation revealed that hsa-miR-663a and hsa-miR-1469 were altered in a transcription factor 4-dependent manner. Overexpression of these microRNAs induced phosphorylation of the ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta-1, a mTORC1 downstream target. Furthermore, hsa-miR-663a downregulated proline-rich Akt1 substrate of 40 kDa (PRAS40), one of the mTORC1 components. In summary, this study provides new insights into the regulatory role of microRNAs in amino acid metabolism and demonstrate alterations in microRNA profile under leucine deprivation in human hepatocytes.
2022-07-15 | GSE208228 | GEO
Project description:Gene expression study in Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 knockout mouse stratum during aging
Project description:Plant cell surface pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) perceive non- or altered-self elicitors to induce immune responses. PRRs relay information across the plasma membrane and trigger downstream signaling via receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases (RLCKs) such as BOTRYTIS-INDUCED KINASE 1 (BIK1). BIK1 associates with several PRRs and acts as a key executor of immune responses through the phosphorylation of substrate proteins. However, a comprehensive understanding of how BIK1 targets specific substrates and a full repertoire of these substrates are lacking. Here, we defined the substrate specificity of BIK1 and use these data to predict candidate substrates in Arabidopsis. Using high-throughput biochemical and genetic screening of these candidates, we confirmed many as bona fide BIK1 substrates and novel regulators of plant immunity. Among the BIK1 substrates identified are MULTIPLE C2 DOMAIN AND TRANSMEMBRANE REGION PROTEIN 3, which regulates flg22-induced plasmodesmata closure and immunity, and members of the largely uncharacterized CYCLIN-DEPENDENT KINASE-LIKE family, which function as novel negative regulators of immunity. In parallel, we interrogated intracellular NUCLEOTIDE-BINDING LEUCINE-RICH REPEAT (NLR) immune receptors for potential BIK1 phosphorylation motifs. This analysis identified multiple NLRs as direct BIK1 substrates, revealing that BIK1 phosphorylation regulates NLR activation and oligomerization. Together, our unbiased biochemical screens shed light on the central role of BIK1 as a key kinase shaping multiple layers of plant immune signaling.