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Title: Structural and biochemical characterization of the pleckstrin homology domain of the RhoGEF P-Rex2 and its regulation by PIP3

Journal Article · · Journal of Structural Biology: X

P-Rex family Rho guanine-nucleotide exchange factors are important regulators of cell motility through their activation of a subset of small GTPases. Both P-Rex1 and P-Rex2 have also been implicated in the progression of certain cancers, including breast cancer and melanoma. Although these molecules display a high level of homology, differences exist in tissue distribution, physiological function, and regulation at the molecular level. Here, we sought to compare the P-Rex2 pleckstrin homology (PH) domain structure and ability to interact with PIP3 with those of P-Rex1. The 1.9 Å crystal structure of the P-Rex2 PH domain reveals conformational differences in the loop regions, yet biochemical studies indicate that the interaction of the P-Rex2 PH domain with PIP3 is very similar to that of P-Rex1. Binding of the PH domain to PIP3 is critical for P-Rex2 activity but not membrane localization, as previously demonstrated for P-Rex1. These studies serve as a starting point in the identification of P-Rex structural features that are divergent between isoforms and could be exploited for the design of P-Rex selective compounds.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); National Institutes of Health (NIH); American Cancer Society; Michigan Cancer Research Fund; Michigan Economic Development Corporation; Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor; Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357; HL071818; HL122416; CA221289; PF-14-224-01-DMC; 085P1000817; DK20572
OSTI ID:
1547934
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1560099
Journal Information:
Journal of Structural Biology: X, Journal Name: Journal of Structural Biology: X Vol. 1 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 2590-1524
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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