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Activation of Hippo Pathway Damages Slit Diaphragm by Deprivation of Ajuba Proteins.
Gilhaus, Kevin; Cepok, Claudia; Kamm, David; Surmann, Beate; Nedvetsky, Pavel I; Emich, Jana; Sundukova, Alina; Saatkamp, Katharina; Nüsse, Harald; Klingauf, Jürgen; Wennmann, Dirk O; George, Britta; Krahn, Michael P; Pavenstädt, Hermann-Joseph; Vollenbröker, Beate A.
Afiliación
  • Gilhaus K; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Cepok C; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Kamm D; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Surmann B; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Nedvetsky PI; Medical Cell Biology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Emich J; Institute of Reproductive Genetics, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Sundukova A; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Saatkamp K; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Nüsse H; Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westfälische-Wilhelms University Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Klingauf J; Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Westfälische-Wilhelms University Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Wennmann DO; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • George B; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Krahn MP; Medical Cell Biology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Pavenstädt HJ; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
  • Vollenbröker BA; Molecular Nephrology, Medical Clinic D, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany.
J Am Soc Nephrol ; 34(6): 1039-1055, 2023 06 01.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36930055
ABSTRACT
SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Nuclear exclusion of the cotranscription factor YAP, which is a consequence of activation of the Hippo signaling pathway, leads to FSGS and podocyte apoptosis. Ajuba proteins play an important role in the glomerular filtration barrier by keeping the Hippo pathway inactive. In nephrocytes from Drosophila melanogaster , a well-established model system for podocyte research, Ajuba proteins ensure slit diaphragm (SD) formation and function. Hippo pathway activation leads to mislocalization of Ajuba proteins, decreased SD formation, rearrangement of the actin cytoskeleton, and increased SD permeability. Targeting the kinases of the Hippo pathway with specific inhibitors in the glomerulus could, therefore, be a promising strategy for therapy of FSGS.

BACKGROUND:

The highly conserved Hippo pathway, which regulates organ growth and cell proliferation by inhibiting transcriptional cofactors YAP/TAZ, plays a special role in podocytes, where activation of the pathway leads to apoptosis. The Ajuba family proteins (Ajuba, LIM domain-containing protein 1 (LIMD1) and Wilms tumor protein 1-interacting protein [WTIP]) can bind and inactivate large tumor suppressor kinases 1 and 2, (LATS1/2) two of the Hippo pathway key kinases. WTIP, furthermore, connects the slit diaphragm (SD), the specialized cell-cell junction between podocytes, with the actin cytoskeleton.

METHODS:

We used garland cell nephrocytes of Drosophila melanogaster to monitor the role of Ajuba proteins in Hippo pathway regulation and structural integrity of the SD. Microscopy and functional assays analyzed the interplay between Ajuba proteins and LATS2 regarding expression, localization, interaction, and effects on the functionality of the SD.

RESULTS:

In nephrocytes, the Ajuba homolog Djub recruited Warts (LATS2 homolog) to the SD. Knockdown of Djub activated the Hippo pathway. Reciprocally, Hippo activation reduced the Djub level. Both Djub knockdown and Hippo activation led to morphological changes in the SD, rearrangement of the cortical actin cytoskeleton, and increased SD permeability. Knockdown of Warts or overexpression of constitutively active Yki prevented these effects. In podocytes, Hippo pathway activation or knockdown of YAP also decreased the level of Ajuba proteins.

CONCLUSIONS:

Ajuba proteins regulate the structure and function of the SD in nephrocytes, connecting the SD protein complex to the actin cytoskeleton and maintaining the Hippo pathway in an inactive state. Hippo pathway activation directly influencing Djub expression suggests a self-amplifying feedback mechanism.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Verrugas / Glomeruloesclerosis Focal y Segmentaria / Proteínas de Drosophila Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: J Am Soc Nephrol Asunto de la revista: NEFROLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Verrugas / Glomeruloesclerosis Focal y Segmentaria / Proteínas de Drosophila Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: J Am Soc Nephrol Asunto de la revista: NEFROLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania
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