2023
The C-terminal tail of polycystin-1 suppresses cystic disease in a mitochondrial enzyme-dependent fashion
Onuchic L, Padovano V, Schena G, Rajendran V, Dong K, Shi X, Pandya R, Rai V, Gresko N, Ahmed O, Lam T, Wang W, Shen H, Somlo S, Caplan M. The C-terminal tail of polycystin-1 suppresses cystic disease in a mitochondrial enzyme-dependent fashion. Nature Communications 2023, 14: 1790. PMID: 36997516, PMCID: PMC10063565, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37449-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystin-1Nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenaseTerminal tailCystic phenotypeAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseCyst cell proliferationC-terminal domainAmino acid residuesLethal monogenic disorderC-terminal cleavageNucleotide transhydrogenaseAcid residuesMitochondrial functionTransgenic expressionPKD1 geneRedox stateShort fragmentsCell proliferationMonogenic disordersDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseGene therapy strategiesProteinPhenotypeFragments
2020
A cut above (and below): Protein cleavage in the regulation of polycystin trafficking and signaling
Padovano V, Mistry K, Merrick D, Gresko N, Caplan MJ. A cut above (and below): Protein cleavage in the regulation of polycystin trafficking and signaling. Cellular Signalling 2020, 72: 109634. PMID: 32283256, PMCID: PMC7269866, DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2020.109634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystin-1Polycystin proteinsG proteinsPolycystin-1 proteinProtein maturationTerminal tailObligate stepBiological pathwaysProtein cleavagePhysiological functionsProteolytic siteProteinPathological consequencesAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseTraffickingDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseasePrimary functionCleavageRegulationMaturationGenesMitochondriaValuable insightsPathway
2019
Holding open the door reveals a new view of polycystin channel function
Caplan MJ. Holding open the door reveals a new view of polycystin channel function. EMBO Reports 2019, 20: embr201949156. PMID: 31556469, PMCID: PMC6832007, DOI: 10.15252/embr.201949156.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Newly synthesized polycystin‐1 takes different trafficking pathways to the apical and ciliary membranes
Gilder AL, Chapin HC, Padovano V, Hueschen CL, Rajendran V, Caplan MJ. Newly synthesized polycystin‐1 takes different trafficking pathways to the apical and ciliary membranes. Traffic 2018, 19: 933-945. PMID: 30125442, PMCID: PMC6237641, DOI: 10.1111/tra.12612.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystin-1Ciliary deliveryBrefeldin AApical deliveryRenal epithelial cellsN-terminal fragmentPolycystin-2LLC-PK1 renal epithelial cellsDifferent trafficking pathwaysTrans-Golgi networkApical membraneEpithelial cellsCultured epithelial cellsTrafficking pathwaysTransmembrane proteinGolgi compartmentPrimary ciliaC-terminal fragmentCiliary membraneC-terminusAutocatalytic cleavageDistinct pathwaysIncubating cellsCell membraneAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystin-1 regulates bone development through an interaction with the transcriptional coactivator TAZ
Merrick D, Mistry K, Wu J, Gresko N, Baggs JE, Hogenesch JB, Sun Z, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-1 regulates bone development through an interaction with the transcriptional coactivator TAZ. Human Molecular Genetics 2018, 28: 16-30. PMID: 30215740, PMCID: PMC6298236, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddy322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisBone DevelopmentCell DifferentiationE1A-Associated p300 ProteinGene Expression RegulationGenes, RegulatorHEK293 CellsHumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsKidneyModels, AnimalMorpholinosOsteoblastsOsteogenesisPolycystic Kidney, Autosomal DominantTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsTranscriptional Coactivator with PDZ-Binding Motif ProteinsTRPP Cation ChannelsZebrafishZebrafish ProteinsConceptsC-terminal tailCurly tail phenotypePolycystin-1Tail phenotypeTranscriptional coactivator TAZMessenger RNARunx2 transcriptional activityBone developmentTranscription factor Runx2Co-regulatory proteinsPkd1 mutant miceEssential coactivatorTranscriptional pathwaysTranscriptional activityOsteoblast differentiationKey mechanistic linkTAZPhysiological functionsPKD1 geneMechanistic linkRunx2MorpholinoPhenotypeMutant miceAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseMetabolism and mitochondria in polycystic kidney disease research and therapy
Padovano V, Podrini C, Boletta A, Caplan MJ. Metabolism and mitochondria in polycystic kidney disease research and therapy. Nature Reviews Nephrology 2018, 14: 678-687. PMID: 30120380, DOI: 10.1038/s41581-018-0051-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic kidney disease 1Polycystin-1Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseHallmark of ADPKDFluid-filled renal cystsPolycystin proteinsADPKD cellsPKD genesMolecular mechanismsOxidative phosphorylationCell metabolismRegulatory rolePhysiological functionsADPKD pathogenesisEnergy metabolismPotential therapeutic targetMonogenic diseasesEnergy productionMitochondriaDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseTherapeutic targetMutationsAlternative pathwayMetabolism
2016
The polycystins are modulated by cellular oxygen-sensing pathways and regulate mitochondrial function
Padovano V, Kuo IY, Stavola LK, Aerni HR, Flaherty BJ, Chapin HC, Ma M, Somlo S, Boletta A, Ehrlich BE, Rinehart J, Caplan MJ. The polycystins are modulated by cellular oxygen-sensing pathways and regulate mitochondrial function. Molecular Biology Of The Cell 2016, 28: 261-269. PMID: 27881662, PMCID: PMC5231895, DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e16-08-0597.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystin-1Polycystin-2Cellular oxygen-sensing pathwaysMitochondrial functionOxygen-sensing pathwayBroad physiological rolesProlyl hydroxylase domainCellular energy metabolismPolycystin complexIon channel complexEndoplasmic reticulum CaPC1 expressionSubcellular localizationHydroxylase domainMitochondrial CaER CaNovel rolePhysiological roleEnergy metabolismChannel complexChannel activityPolycystinsAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseReticulum CaDominant polycystic kidney disease
2015
Polycystin-1 Is a Cardiomyocyte Mechanosensor That Governs L-Type Ca2+ Channel Protein Stability
Pedrozo Z, Criollo A, Battiprolu PK, Morales CR, Contreras-Ferrat A, Fernández C, Jiang N, Luo X, Caplan MJ, Somlo S, Rothermel BA, Gillette TG, Lavandero S, Hill JA. Polycystin-1 Is a Cardiomyocyte Mechanosensor That Governs L-Type Ca2+ Channel Protein Stability. Circulation 2015, 131: 2131-2142. PMID: 25888683, PMCID: PMC4470854, DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.114.013537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornBiomarkersCalcium Channels, L-TypeCardiomegalyCells, CulturedFibrosisHypertrophyHypotonic SolutionsMaleMechanotransduction, CellularMiceMice, KnockoutMyocytes, CardiacProtein Interaction MappingProtein StabilityProtein Structure, TertiaryRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRNA InterferenceStress, MechanicalTRPP Cation ChannelsConceptsL-type calcium channel activityCalcium channel activityNeonatal rat ventricular myocytesRat ventricular myocytesKnockout miceVentricular myocytesChannel activityMechanical stretchNeonatal rat ventricular myocyte hypertrophyProtein levelsVentricular myocyte hypertrophyL-type Ca2G protein-coupled receptor-like proteinPolycystin-1Channel protein levelsCyclic mechanical stretchControl miceInterstitial fibrosisStress-induced activationCardiac massMechanical stress-induced activationCardiac functionRNAi-dependent knockdownCardiac hypertrophyLittermate controls
2013
Polycystin-1 cleavage and the regulation of transcriptional pathways
Merrick D, Bertuccio CA, Chapin HC, Lal M, Chauvet V, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-1 cleavage and the regulation of transcriptional pathways. Pediatric Nephrology 2013, 29: 505-511. PMID: 23824180, PMCID: PMC3844055, DOI: 10.1007/s00467-013-2548-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseFluid-filled renal cystsPolycystin-2Transcriptional pathwaysPolycystin-1Primary ciliaProtein productsPhysiological functionsCommon genetic causeParent proteinProteolytic cleavageCleavage fragmentsGenetic causeGenesEnd-stage renal diseaseDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseBiological activityPathwayRenal diseaseKidney diseaseCleavageRenal parenchymaFragmentsRenal cystsPolycystin-1C terminus cleavage and its relation with polycystin-2, two proteins involved in polycystic kidney disease.
Bertuccio CA, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-1C terminus cleavage and its relation with polycystin-2, two proteins involved in polycystic kidney disease. Medicina 2013, 73: 155-62. PMID: 23570767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystin-1Polycystin-2Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseTerminal cytoplasmic tailProtein sortingNormal tubulogenesisPolycystic kidney diseaseProtein functionCytoplasmic tailTerminal tailCommon genetic causeCystogenic processExtracellular matrixDifferentiation mechanismsCellular proliferationGenetic causeMultiple cleavagesDominant polycystic kidney diseasePathwayHigh proliferative rateCleavageProliferative rateSecretory characteristicsGenesTubulogenesis
2011
The γ-Secretase Cleavage Product of Polycystin-1 Regulates TCF and CHOP-Mediated Transcriptional Activation through a p300-Dependent Mechanism
Merrick D, Chapin H, Baggs JE, Yu Z, Somlo S, Sun Z, Hogenesch JB, Caplan MJ. The γ-Secretase Cleavage Product of Polycystin-1 Regulates TCF and CHOP-Mediated Transcriptional Activation through a p300-Dependent Mechanism. Developmental Cell 2011, 22: 197-210. PMID: 22178500, PMCID: PMC3264829, DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2011.10.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmyloid Precursor Protein SecretasesAnimalsApoptosisCell ProliferationCells, CulturedCystsEmbryo, NonmammalianHumansImmunoblottingImmunoprecipitationKidneyP300-CBP Transcription FactorsPhenotypePolycystic Kidney, Autosomal DominantTCF Transcription FactorsTranscription Factor CHOPTranscriptional ActivationTRPP Cation ChannelsWnt Signaling PathwayZebrafishConceptsCarboxy-terminal tailPolycystin-1P300-dependent mechanismTranscription factor TCFTranscriptional coactivator p300Cultured renal epithelial cellsΓ-secretase-mediated cleavageAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseRenal epithelial cellsTranscriptional activationZebrafish embryosCoactivator p300Γ-secretase activityNormal growth ratePKD1 expressionNull cellsProtein fragmentsCyst formationΓ-secretase inhibitionCHOP pathwayApoptosisEpithelial cellsCleavage productsPolycystic kidney diseaseExpression
2009
Chapter 11 Detecting the Surface Localization and Cytoplasmic Cleavage of Membrane-Bound Proteins
Chapin HC, Rajendran V, Capasso A, Caplan MJ. Chapter 11 Detecting the Surface Localization and Cytoplasmic Cleavage of Membrane-Bound Proteins. Methods In Cell Biology 2009, 94: 223-239. PMID: 20362093, PMCID: PMC3063071, DOI: 10.1016/s0091-679x(08)94011-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-terminal tailPolycystin-1Membrane-bound proteinsSubcellular localizationNuclear localizationPlasma membranePC1 proteinCytoplasmic cleavagePhysiological functionsSurface localizationFunctional roleSurface proteinsCell surfaceSurface populationsSpecific cleavageProteinImmunofluorescence protocolSoluble fragmentProtein expressionCell populationsImportant poolAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseCleavageComplete understandingPolycystin-1 C-terminal Cleavage Is Modulated by Polycystin-2 Expression*
Bertuccio CA, Chapin HC, Cai Y, Mistry K, Chauvet V, Somlo S, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-1 C-terminal Cleavage Is Modulated by Polycystin-2 Expression*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2009, 284: 21011-21026. PMID: 19491093, PMCID: PMC2742866, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m109.017756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SubstitutionAmino AcidsAnimalsCalciumCell NucleusChlorocebus aethiopsCOS CellsExtracellular SpaceGenes, ReporterHumansIntracellular SpaceMiceMutant ProteinsProteasome Endopeptidase ComplexProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalProtein TransportStructure-Activity RelationshipTRPP Cation Channels
2008
Polycystin-1 C-terminal tail associates with β-catenin and inhibits canonical Wnt signaling
Lal M, Song X, Pluznick JL, Di Giovanni V, Merrick DM, Rosenblum ND, Chauvet V, Gottardi CJ, Pei Y, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-1 C-terminal tail associates with β-catenin and inhibits canonical Wnt signaling. Human Molecular Genetics 2008, 17: 3105-3117. PMID: 18632682, PMCID: PMC2722884, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddn208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBeta CateninBinding SitesCell LineCell NucleusCHO CellsCricetinaeCricetulusGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression RegulationHumansLigandsOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisPeptide FragmentsPolycystic Kidney, Autosomal DominantRecombinant ProteinsSignal TransductionSystems BiologyTCF Transcription FactorsTransfectionTRPP Cation ChannelsWnt ProteinsConceptsC-terminal tailCanonical WntPolycystin-1Wnt-dependent signalingDNA microarray analysisDependent gene transcriptionN-terminal portionInhibits canonical WntTCF proteinsT-cell factorAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) casesMotif presentGene transcriptionDevelopmental processesMicroarray analysisWntPKD1 geneΒ-cateninNovel mechanismRegulation of Polycystin‐1 C terminal cleavage by Polycystin‐2
Bertuccio C, Cai Y, Somlo S, Caplan M. Regulation of Polycystin‐1 C terminal cleavage by Polycystin‐2. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 942.9-942.9. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.942.9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Polycystin-2 Regulates Proliferation and Branching Morphogenesis in Kidney Epithelial Cells*
Grimm DH, Karihaloo A, Cai Y, Somlo S, Cantley LG, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-2 Regulates Proliferation and Branching Morphogenesis in Kidney Epithelial Cells*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2005, 281: 137-144. PMID: 16278216, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m507845200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystin-2Kidney epithelial cellsPolycystin-1Cell proliferationRegulation of tubulogenesisWild-type proteinMultiple fluid-filled cystsAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseTubule formationEpithelial cellsExtracellular-related kinaseRegulatory machineryPolycystin proteinsBranching morphogenesisNegative regulatorRespective proteinsGenes PKD1Regulates ProliferationChannel mutantsMorphogenesisFluid-filled cystsCell growthProper growthChannel activityProteinThe C-Terminal Tail of the Polycystin-1 Protein Interacts with the Na,K-ATPase α-Subunit
Zatti A, Chauvet V, Rajendran V, Kimura T, Pagel P, Caplan MJ. The C-Terminal Tail of the Polycystin-1 Protein Interacts with the Na,K-ATPase α-Subunit. Molecular Biology Of The Cell 2005, 16: 5087-5093. PMID: 16107561, PMCID: PMC1266409, DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e05-03-0200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-terminal tailPolycystin-1Cytoplasmic C-terminal tailK-ATPase α-subunitPolycystin-1 proteinK-ATPase activityRegulation of NaChinese hamster ovary cellsProtein interactsHamster ovary cellsProtein exhibitΑ-subunitFunctional studiesAmino acidsPKD1 geneOvary cellsAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseaseInteractsKinetic propertiesRegulationGenesTailProtein
2004
Mechanical stimuli induce cleavage and nuclear translocation of the polycystin-1 C terminus
Chauvet V, Tian X, Husson H, Grimm DH, Wang T, Hieseberger T, Igarashi P, Bennett AM, Ibraghimov-Beskrovnaya O, Somlo S, Caplan MJ. Mechanical stimuli induce cleavage and nuclear translocation of the polycystin-1 C terminus. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2004, 114: 1433-1443. PMID: 15545994, PMCID: PMC525739, DOI: 10.1172/jci21753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCell LineCell NucleusChlorocebus aethiopsCHO CellsCOS CellsCricetinaeCricetulusDogsEmbryo, MammalianEpithelial CellsKidney TubulesMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, TransgenicPolycystic Kidney, Autosomal DominantProteinsSequence DeletionSignal TransductionStress, MechanicalTranscription Factor AP-1TRPP Cation ChannelsConceptsC-terminal tailAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseCell-matrix interactionsCiliary signalingSecond genePolycystin-2Polycystin-1C-terminusNovel pathwayProteolytic cleavageNuclear translocationMechanical stimuliGenesDominant polycystic kidney diseasePolycystic kidney diseasePrecise mechanismCleavageTerminusSignalingTranslocationNucleusPathway
2003
Polycystin-1 Distribution Is Modulated by Polycystin-2 Expression in Mammalian Cells*
Grimm DH, Cai Y, Chauvet V, Rajendran V, Zeltner R, Geng L, Avner ED, Sweeney W, Somlo S, Caplan MJ. Polycystin-1 Distribution Is Modulated by Polycystin-2 Expression in Mammalian Cells*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2003, 278: 36786-36793. PMID: 12840011, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m306536200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlotting, WesternCell LineCell MembraneCells, CulturedCOS CellsDNA, ComplementaryEndoplasmic ReticulumGene Expression RegulationMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, TransgenicMicroscopy, FluorescenceModels, BiologicalMutationPrecipitin TestsProtein BindingProtein BiosynthesisProteinsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRNA, MessengerTransfectionTRPP Cation ChannelsConceptsPolycystin-1Polycystin-2Mammalian cellsLevel of expressionPolycystin-2 expressionEndoplasmic reticulumCell surfaceCOS-7 cellsNull cell lineRelative expression levelsSubcellular localizationFusion proteinGradient of expressionExpression levelsProteinCell linesPolycystinsAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney diseaseDominant polycystic kidney diseaseDivergent patternsExpressionPolycystic kidney diseaseReticulumCellsLocalization