Ruili Cao , Daniel T.D. Jones , Li Pan , Annie Yang , Shumei Wang , Sathish K.R. Padi , Shaun Rawson , Jon C. Aster , Stephen C. Blacklow
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Abstract
PP2A serine/threonine phosphatases are heterotrimeric complexes that execute many essential physiologic functions. These activities are modulated by additional regulatory proteins, such as ARPP19, FAM122A, and IER5. Here, we report the cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of a complex of PP2A/B55α with the N-terminal structured region of IER5 (IER5-N50), which occludes a surface on B55α used for substrate recruitment, and show that IER5-N50 inhibits PP2A/B55α catalyzed dephosphorylation of pTau in biochemical assays. Mutations of full-length IER5 that disrupt its PP2A/B55α interface interfere with co-immunoprecipitation of PP2A/B55α. IER5 antagonism of B55α in keratinocytes is required for expression of KRT1, a differentiation marker. Mini-IER5 composed of IER5-N50 and a nuclear localization sequence restores this activity in IER5 knockout cells. Using structural bioinformatics, we identify homology of IER5-N50 with SERTA (SEI-1, RBT-1, and TARA) domain containing proteins. These studies define the molecular basis of PP2A/B55α nuclear inhibition by IER5 and suggest a roadmap for selective pharmacologic modulation of PP2A/B55α complexes.
Cell Chemical BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Molecular Medicine
CiteScore
14.70
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2.30%
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143
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Cell Chemical Biology, a Cell Press journal established in 1994 as Chemistry & Biology, focuses on publishing crucial advances in chemical biology research with broad appeal to our diverse community, spanning basic scientists to clinicians. Pioneering investigations at the chemistry-biology interface, the journal fosters collaboration between these disciplines. We encourage submissions providing significant conceptual advancements of broad interest across chemical, biological, clinical, and related fields. Particularly sought are articles utilizing chemical tools to perturb, visualize, and measure biological systems, offering unique insights into molecular mechanisms, disease biology, and therapeutics.