ArticleMolecular biology of the cell2026
Endothelial β-PIX (ARHGEF7) supports actomyosin mediated expulsion of VWF through dynamic reorganization of the cytoskeleton.
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Endothelial cells promote thrombosis and hemostasis through the secretion of von Willebrand Factor (VWF) from their secretory granules-the Weibel-Palade bodies (WPBs). In response to specific stimuli, dynamic actin nucleation and remodeling of the cytoskeleton facilitates the expulsion of ultra-large VWF multimers to elevate plasma VWF and to form a platform for platelet capture and thrombus formation. P21 activated kinase 2 (PAK2) is a crucial regulator of the actin cytoskeleton and is essential for VWF secretion in response to secretagogues which utilize actomyosin mediated exocytosis. Here, we characterize the role of β-PAK-interacting exchange factor (β-PIX) in WPB exocytosis. Inhibition of β-PIX function prevents dynamic cytoskeletal remodeling resulting in reduced VWF secretion. Depletion of β-PIX using siRNA reduced the number of WPB fusion events, prolonged the time taken for GFP-VWF to be secreted post-fusion and delayed kinetics of the exocytic actomyosin ring. Use of full length and truncated β-PIX demonstrated that the PAK interacting and GEF domain mediate cytoskeletal remodeling whereas only the full-length construct could rescue VWF secretion. β-PIX regulates both septin ring formation and cofilin mediated actin remodeling during actomyosin ring function. These data identify β-PIX as a regulator of endothelial exocytosis through supporting actomyosin-mediated expulsion of VWF.
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