Arg/Abl2 modulates the affinity and stoichiometry of binding of cortactin to F-actin

The Abl family nonreceptor tyrosine kinase Arg/Abl2 interacts with cortactin, an Arp2/3 complex activator, to promote actin-driven cell edge protrusion. Both Arg and cortactin bind directly to filamentous actin (F-actin). While protein-protein interactions between Arg and cortactin have well-characterized downstream effects on the actin cytoskeleton, it is unclear whether and how Arg and cortactin affect each other's actin binding properties. We employ actin cosedimentation assays to show that Arg increases the stoichiometry of binding of cortactin to F-actin at saturation. Using a series of Arg deletion mutants and fragments, we demonstrate that the Arg C-terminal calponin homology domain is necessary and sufficient to increase the stoichiometry of binding of cortactin to F-actin. We also show that interactions between Arg and cortactin are required for optimal affinity between cortactin and the actin filament. Our data suggest a mechanism for Arg-dependent stimulation of binding of cortactin to F-actin, which may facilitate the recruitment of cortactin to sites of local actin network assembly.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2012

Erschienen:

2012

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:51

Enthalten in:

Biochemistry - 51(2012), 33 vom: 21. Aug., Seite 6644-53

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

MacGrath, Stacey M [VerfasserIn]
Koleske, Anthony J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

ARG tyrosine kinase
Actins
Cortactin
Cttn protein, mouse
EC 2.7.1.-
EC 2.7.10.1
Journal Article
Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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Date Completed 29.10.2012

Date Revised 21.10.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1021/bi300722t

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM219867887