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ArticleNature cell biology2015

Molecular characterization of LC3-associated phagocytosis reveals distinct roles for Rubicon, NOX2 and autophagy proteins.

Jennifer Martinez, R K Subbarao Malireddi, Qun Lu, Larissa Dias Cunha, Stephane Pelletier, Sebastien Gingras, Robert Orchard, Jun-Lin Guan, Haiyan Tan, Junmin Peng and 3 more

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Article in Nature cell biology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 497 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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497citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
51.9field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

497 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 771 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Jennifer MartinezDepartment of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
R K Subbarao MalireddiDepartment of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Qun LuDepartment of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
Larissa Dias CunhaDepartment of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Stephane Pelletier1] Department of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA [2] Embryonic Stem Cell Laboratory, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Sebastien Gingras1] Department of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA [2] Embryonic Stem Cell Laboratory, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Robert OrchardDepartment of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
Jun-Lin GuanDepartment of Cancer Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, USA.
Haiyan TanSt Jude Proteomics Facility, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Junmin Peng1] St Jude Proteomics Facility, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA [2] Departments of Structural Biology and Developmental Neurobiology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Thirumala-Devi KannegantiDepartment of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
Herbert W VirginDepartment of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
Douglas R GreenDepartment of Immunology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · USWashington University in St. Louis · USUniversity of Cincinnati Medical Center · US

Funding

Viral Vector Technology (VVTSR)P30CA021765 · NCI · ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL · PI CHARLES ROBERTS · 1985 to 2026
$166.9M
Genetic and Pathway Analysis CoreU19AI109725 · NIAID · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI ALLEN, PAUL M · 2014 to 2018
$32.7M
TRAINING PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOGENETICST32AI007163 · NIAID · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI Kenneth M Murphy, Kodi S Ravichandran · 1985 to 2026
$14.8M
Characterization of the molecular mechanisms of LC3-associated phagocytosis and its role in disease pathogenesisZIAES103286 · NIEHS · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES · PI MARTINEZ, JENNIFER · 2015 to 2021
$9.2M
Non-canonical functions of autophagy proteinsR01AI040646 · NIAID · ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL · PI GREEN, DOUGLAS R. · 1997 to 2023
$8.6M
Intramural NIH HHS ZIA ES103286NCI NIH HHS P30 CA021765NIAID NIH HHS R01 AI040646NIAID NIH HHS T32 AI007163NIAID NIH HHS U19 AI109725
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a process wherein elements of autophagy conjugate LC3 to phagosomal membranes. We characterize the molecular requirements for LAP, and identify Rubicon as being required for LAP but not autophagy. Rubicon is recruited to LAPosomes and is required for the activity of a Class III PI(3)K complex containing UVRAG but lacking ATG14 and Ambra1. This allows for the sustained localization of PtdIns(3)P, which is critical for recruitment of downstream autophagic proteins and stabilization of the NOX2 complex to produce reactive oxygen species. Both PtdIns(3)P and reactive oxygen species are required for conjugation of LC3 to LAPosomes and subsequent association with LAMP1(+) lysosomes. LAP is induced by engulfment of Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungal pathogen that commonly afflicts immunocompromised hosts, and is required for its optimal clearance in vivo. Therefore, we have identified molecules that distinguish LAP from canonical autophagy, thereby elucidating the importance of LAP in response to A. fumigatus infection.

Indexed as

AutophagyPhagocytosisAnimalsAspergillus fumigatusAutophagy-Related ProteinsCell LineClass III Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesFemaleGreen Fluorescent ProteinsHost-Pathogen InteractionsImmunoblottingIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMacrophagesMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMice, Inbred C57BLAtg14 protein, mouseAutophagy-Related ProteinsClass III Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesCybb protein, mouseGreen Fluorescent ProteinsIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMap1lc3b protein, mouseMembrane GlycoproteinsMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsNADPH Oxidase 2NADPH OxidasesPhosphatidylinositol PhosphatesReactive Oxygen SpeciesRubcn protein, mouseTumor Suppressor ProteinsUVRAG protein, mouseVesicular Transport Proteins

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PMID26098576
PMCPMC4612372
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