The cell adhesion molecule CD44 acts as a modulator of 5-HT7 receptor functions.

IF 8.2 2区生物学 Q1 CELL BIOLOGY

Cell Communication and Signaling Pub Date : 2024-11-23 DOI:10.1186/s12964-024-01931-0

Saskia Borsdorf, Andre Zeug, Yuxin Wu, Elena Mitroshina, Maria Vedunova, Supriya A Gaitonde, Michel Bouvier, Michael C Wehr, Josephine Labus, Evgeni Ponimaskin

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Abstract

Background: Homo- and heteromerization of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) plays an important role in the regulation of receptor functions. Recently, we demonstrated an interaction between the serotonin receptor 7 (5-HT7R), a class A GPCR, and the cell adhesion molecule CD44. However, the functional consequences of this interaction on 5-HT7R-mediated signaling remained enigmatic.

Methods: Using a quantitative FRET (Förster resonance energy transfer) approach, we determined the affinities for the formation of homo- and heteromeric complexes of 5-HT7R and CD44. The impact of heteromerization on 5-HT7R-mediated cAMP signaling was assessed using a cAMP responsive luciferase assay and a FRET-based cAMP biosensor under basal conditions as well as upon pharmacological modulation of the 5-HT7R and/or CD44 with specific ligands. We also investigated receptor-mediated G protein activation using BRET (bioluminescence resonance energy transfer)-based biosensors in both, homo- and heteromeric conditions. Finally, we analyzed expression profiles for 5-HT7R and CD44 in the brain during development.

Results: We found that homo- and heteromerization of the 5-HT7R and CD44 occur at similar extent. Functionally, heteromerization increased 5-HT7R-mediated cAMP production under basal conditions. In contrast, agonist-mediated cAMP production was decreased in the presence of CD44. Mechanistically, this might be explained by increased Gαs and decreased GαoB activation by 5-HT7R/CD44 heteromers. Unexpectedly, treatment of the heteromeric complex with the CD44 ligand hyaluronic acid boosted constitutive 5-HT7R-mediated cAMP signaling and receptor-mediated transcription, suggesting the existence of a transactivation mechanism.

Conclusions: Interaction with the hyaluronan receptor CD44 modulates both the constitutive activity of 5-HT7R as well as its agonist-mediated signaling. Heteromerization also results in the transactivation of 5-HT7R-mediated signaling via CD44 ligand.

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细胞粘附分子 CD44 是 5-HT7 受体功能的调节剂。

背景：G 蛋白偶联受体（GPCR）的同源和异源化在调节受体功能方面发挥着重要作用。最近，我们证实了 A 类 GPCR 血清素受体 7（5-HT7R）与细胞粘附分子 CD44 之间的相互作用。然而，这种相互作用对 5-HT7R 介导的信号转导的功能影响仍然是个谜：方法：我们使用定量 FRET（佛斯特共振能量转移）方法测定了 5-HT7R 和 CD44 形成同源和异源复合物的亲和力。我们使用一种 cAMP 反应荧光素酶测定法和一种基于 FRET 的 cAMP 生物传感器评估了异构化对 5-HT7R 介导的 cAMP 信号转导的影响。我们还使用基于 BRET（生物荧光共振能量转移）的生物传感器研究了同源和异源条件下受体介导的 G 蛋白活化。最后，我们分析了大脑发育过程中 5-HT7R 和 CD44 的表达谱：结果：我们发现 5-HT7R 和 CD44 的同源和异源化程度相似。在功能上，异构化增加了基础条件下 5-HT7R 介导的 cAMP 生成。相反，在 CD44 存在的情况下，激动剂介导的 cAMP 生成减少。从机理上讲，这可能是由于 5-HT7R/CD44 异构体增加了 Gαs 的活化，减少了 GαoB 的活化。意想不到的是，用 CD44 配体透明质酸处理异构体复合物会增强组成型 5-HT7R 介导的 cAMP 信号转导和受体介导的转录，这表明存在一种转录激活机制：结论：与透明质酸受体 CD44 的相互作用可调节 5-HT7R 的组成活性及其激动剂介导的信号转导。异构化也会通过 CD44 配体导致 5-HT7R 介导的信号转导。

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Cell Communication and Signaling CELL BIOLOGY-

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