Abstract

Nedd4/Rsp5 family E3 ligases mediate numerous cellular processes, many of which require the E3 ligase to interact with PY-motif containing adaptor proteins. Several Arrestin-Related Trafficking adaptors (ARTs) of Rsp5 were self-ubiquitinated for activation, but the regulation mechanism remains elusive. Remarkably, we demonstrate that Art1, Art4, and Art5 undergo K63 linked di-Ubiquitination by Rsp5. This modification enhances the PM recruitment of Rsp5 by Art1 or Art5 upon substrate induction, required for cargo protein ubiquitination. In agreement with these observations, we find that di-ubiquitin strengthens the interaction between the Pombe orthologs of Rsp5 and Art1, Pub1 and Any1. Further, we discover that the HECT domain exosite protects the K63 linked di-Ubiquitin on the adaptors from cleavage by the deubiquitination enzyme Ubp2. Together, our study uncovers a novel ubiquitination modification implemented by Rsp5 adaptor proteins, underscoring the regulatory mechanism of how adaptor proteins control the recruitment and activity of Rsp5 for the turnover of membrane proteins.

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  1. Lu Zhu

    Weill Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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  2. Qing Zhang

    Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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  3. Ciro D Cordeiro

    Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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  4. Sudeep Banjade

    Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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  5. Richa Sardana

    Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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  6. Yuxin Mao

    Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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  7. Scott D Emr

    Weill Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
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Cornell University (CU563704)

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  1. Lu Zhu
  2. Qing Zhang
  3. Ciro D Cordeiro
  4. Sudeep Banjade
  5. Richa Sardana
  6. Yuxin Mao
  7. Scott D Emr
(2022)
Adaptor linked K63 di-Ubiquitin activates Nedd4/Rsp5 E3 ligase
eLife 11:e77424.
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