Interplay between TDP-43 and FUS in protein assemblies-Influence of mRNA on the aggregation process
Résumé
TDP43 and FUS are 2 RNA Binding Proteins (RBP) involved in neurodegenerative
diseases. These 2 nuclear proteins are very similar in structure and function; they
both harbor RRM (RNA Recognitions Motif) to bind to RNA, and a domain of low
complexity promoting protein-protein interaction and potentially, aggregation. They
are involved in several mRNA-related process as RNA biogenesis, transport, and
splicing. TDP-43 targets more than 6000 mRNA thanks to its RRMs with specificity
towards GU motif while FUS interact with broad varieties of mRNA through its ZnF,
RGG motifs and RRM without any specific nucleotide sequence. Despite this
difference in RNA interaction mode, these proteins promote the formation of mRNA
rich compartments like stress granules, drosha complexes, splicing complexes…
via the process of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS), and within these
structures, they accumulate on common RNA targets. Such proximity in functions
and localization point toward an interplay between FUS and TDP-43. Here, we
analyze their ability to mix or phase separate in cellular context using the
microtubule bench technology. Then we reveal the ultrastructure of pure and mixed
TDP43 and FUS assemblies as well as the influence of RNA.
Domaines
Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]
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