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ArticleThe EMBO journal2021

The TBC1D31/praja2 complex controls primary ciliogenesis through PKA-directed OFD1 ubiquitylation.

Emanuela Senatore, Francesco Chiuso, Laura Rinaldi, Daniela Intartaglia, Rossella Delle Donne, Emilia Pedone, Bruno Catalanotti, Luciano Pirone, Bianca Fiorillo, Federica Moraca and 12 more

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Article in The EMBO journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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27 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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22 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Emanuela Senatore *Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Francesco Chiuso *Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Laura RinaldiDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Daniela IntartagliaTelethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy.
Rossella Delle DonneDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Emilia PedoneInstitute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, CNR, Naples, Italy.
Bruno CatalanottiDepartment of Pharmacy, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Luciano PironeInstitute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, CNR, Naples, Italy.
Bianca FiorilloDepartment of Pharmacy, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Federica MoracaDepartment of Pharmacy, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Giuliana GiamundoTelethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy.
Giovanni ScalaDepartment of Biology, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Andrea RaffeinerInstitute of Biochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Omar Torres-QuesadaInstitute of Biochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Eduard StefanInstitute of Biochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Marcel KwiatkowskiInstitute of Biochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Alienke van PijkerenInstitute of Biochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Manuela MorleoTelethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7553-3245
Brunella FrancoTelethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5588-4569
Corrado GarbiDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Ivan ConteTelethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8968-9021
Antonio FelicielloDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7932-2170
Federico II University Hospital · ITUniversität Innsbruck · ATTelethon Institute Of Genetics And Medicine · ITInstitute of Biostructure and Bioimaging · ITMagna Graecia University · IT

Funding

Austrian Science Fund FWF P 30441
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The primary cilium is a microtubule-based sensory organelle that dynamically links signalling pathways to cell differentiation, growth, and development. Genetic defects of primary cilia are responsible for genetic disorders known as ciliopathies. Orofacial digital type I syndrome (OFDI) is an X-linked congenital ciliopathy caused by mutations in the OFD1 gene and characterized by malformations of the face, oral cavity, digits and, in the majority of cases, polycystic kidney disease. OFD1 plays a key role in cilium biogenesis. However, the impact of signalling pathways and the role of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in the control of OFD1 stability remain unknown. Here, we identify a novel complex assembled at centrosomes by TBC1D31, including the E3 ubiquitin ligase praja2, protein kinase A (PKA), and OFD1. We show that TBC1D31 is essential for ciliogenesis. Mechanistically, upon G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-cAMP stimulation, PKA phosphorylates OFD1 at ser735, thus promoting OFD1 proteolysis through the praja2-UPS circuitry. This pathway is essential for ciliogenesis. In addition, a non-phosphorylatable OFD1 mutant dramatically affects cilium morphology and dynamics. Consistent with a role of the TBC1D31/praja2/OFD1 axis in ciliogenesis, alteration of this molecular network impairs ciliogenesis in vivo in Medaka fish, resulting in developmental defects. Our findings reveal a multifunctional transduction unit at the centrosome that links GPCR signalling to ubiquitylation and proteolysis of the ciliopathy protein OFD1, with important implications on cilium biology and development. Derangement of this control mechanism may underpin human genetic disorders.

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AnimalsCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesHumansOryziasSignal TransductionTwo-Hybrid System TechniquesUbiquitinUbiquitinationUbiquitin-Protein LigasesCyclic AMP-Dependent Protein KinasesPJA2 protein, humanUbiquitinUbiquitin-Protein LigasesOFD1PKApraja2primary ciliumubiquitin

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PMCPMC8126939
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