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ArticleThe EMBO journal2024

Rab2A-mediated Golgi-lipid droplet interactions support very-low-density lipoprotein secretion in hepatocytes.

Min Xu, Zi-Yue Chen, Yang Li, Yue Li, Ge Guo, Rong-Zheng Dai, Na Ni, Jing Tao, Hong-Yu Wang, Qiao-Li Chen and 5 more

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Article in The EMBO journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Heterogeneity, dynamics and organelle interactions of lipid droplets.Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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15 authors.

Min Xu *College of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
Zi-Yue Chen *State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and MOE Key Laboratory of Model Animal for Disease Study, Model Animal Research Center, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 210061, Nanjing, China.
Yang Li *Department of Cardiology, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 830000, Urumqi, China.
Yue LiCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
Ge GuoCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
Rong-Zheng DaiCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
Na NiCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China.
Jing TaoDepartment of Cardiology, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 830000, Urumqi, China.
Hong-Yu WangState Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and MOE Key Laboratory of Model Animal for Disease Study, Model Animal Research Center, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 210061, Nanjing, China.
Qiao-Li ChenState Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and MOE Key Laboratory of Model Animal for Disease Study, Model Animal Research Center, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 210061, Nanjing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0102-1351
Hua WangDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 230022, Hefei, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2605-5697
Hong ZhouCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China. hzhou@ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5350-4681
Yi-Ning YangDepartment of Cardiology, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 830000, Urumqi, China. yangyn5126@xjrmyy.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8332-8508
Shuai ChenState Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and MOE Key Laboratory of Model Animal for Disease Study, Model Animal Research Center, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, 210061, Nanjing, China. chenshuai@nju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8511-911X
Liang ChenCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, China. liang-chen@ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8331-8350

Funding

Doctoral Start-up Foundation of Anhui Medical University 0810013101Ministry of Science and Technology of China 2018YFA0801100Ministry of Science and Technology of China 2021YFF0702100MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 32025019MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 82000549MOST | National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 82470614| Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province () 2008085MC67Outstanding Youth Science Foundation of the Department of Education of Anhui Province 2023AH030058Technology Innovation Leading Talent Project 2022195955
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lipid droplets (LDs) serve as crucial hubs for lipid trafficking and metabolic regulation through their numerous interactions with various organelles. While the interplay between LDs and the Golgi apparatus has been recognized, their roles and underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we reveal the role of Ras-related protein Rab-2A (Rab2A) in mediating LD-Golgi interactions, thereby contributing to very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) lipidation and secretion in hepatocytes. Mechanistically, our findings identify a selective interaction between Golgi-localized Rab2A and 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 13 (HSD17B13) protein residing on LDs. This complex facilitates dynamic organelle communication between the Golgi apparatus and LDs, thus contributing to lipid transfer from LDs to the Golgi apparatus for VLDL2 lipidation and secretion. Attenuation of Rab2A activity via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) suppresses the Rab2A-HSD17B13 complex formation, impairing LD-Golgi interactions and subsequent VLDL secretion. Furthermore, genetic inhibition of Rab2A and HSD17B13 in the liver reduces the serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Collectively, this study provides a new perspective on the interactions between the Golgi apparatus and LDs.

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Golgi ApparatusHepatocytesLipid DropletsLipoproteins, VLDLrab2 GTP-Binding Protein17-Hydroxysteroid DehydrogenasesAnimalsHumansLipid MetabolismMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BL17-Hydroxysteroid DehydrogenasesLipoproteins, VLDLrab2 GTP-Binding Protein17-Beta-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 13AMP-activated Protein KinaseOrganelle InteractionsRas-related Protein Rab-2AVery-low-density Lipoprotein

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PMCPMC11649929

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