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Strong oligomerization behavior of PDGFβ receptor transmembrane domain and its regulation by the juxtamembrane regions

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Oates, Joanne, King, G. (Gavin) and Dixon, Ann M. (2010) Strong oligomerization behavior of PDGFβ receptor transmembrane domain and its regulation by the juxtamembrane regions. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, Vol.1798 (No.3). pp. 605-615. doi:10.1016/j.bbamem.2009.12.016

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbamem.2009.12.016

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Abstract

The platelet-derived growth factor P-receptor (PDGF beta R) represents an important subclass of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) thought to be activated by ligand-induced dimerization. Interestingly, the receptor is also activated by the bovine papillomavirus E5 oncoprotein, an interaction involving the transmembrane domains of both proteins and resulting in constitutive downstream signalling. This unique mode of activation along with emerging data for other RTKs raises important questions about the role of the PDGF beta R transmembrane domain in signalling. To address this, we have investigated the murine PDGF beta R transmembrane and juxtamembrane domains. We show for the first time the strong oligomerization behavior of PDGF beta R transmembrane domain, forming dimers and trimers in natural membranes and detergents; and that these self-interactions are mediated by a leucine-zipper-like motif. The juxtamembrane regions are found to regulate these helix-helix interactions and select specifically for dimer formation. These data provide evidence that PDGF beta R is able to form ligand-independent dimers, supporting similar observations in a number of other RTK's. A point mutant in the PDGF beta R juxtamembrane domain previously shown to cause receptor activation was studied and yielded no change in oligomerization or folding, suggesting (in-line with observations of the c-Kit receptor) that it may moderate interactions with other regions of PDGF beta R. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Cellular signal transduction, Ultracentrifugation, Platelet-derived growth factor, Cell receptors
Journal or Publication Title: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes
Publisher: Elsevier BV
ISSN: 00052736
Official Date: March 2010
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DateEvent
March 2010Published
Volume: Vol.1798
Number: No.3
Number of Pages: 11
Page Range: pp. 605-615
DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2009.12.016
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Grant number: C21449/A6926 (CRUK)

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