Unique Regulation of Human Na+/H+ Exchanger 3 (NHE3) by Nedd4-2 Ligase That Differs from Non-primate NHE3s |
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Authors: | Yi Ran No Peijian He Byong Kwon Yoo C. Chris Yun |
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Affiliation: | From the ‡Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine and ;§Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322 |
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Abstract: | Na+/H+ exchanger NHE3 expressed in the intestine and kidney plays a major role in NaCl and HCO3− absorption that is closely linked to fluid absorption and blood pressure regulation. The Nedd4 family of E3 ubiquitin ligases interacts with a number of transporters and channels via PY motifs. A comparison of NHE3 sequences revealed the presence of PY motifs in NHE3s from human and several non-human primates but not in non-primate NHE3s. In this study we evaluated the differences between human and non-primate NHE3s in ubiquitination and interaction with Nedd4-2. We found that Nedd4-2 ubiquitinated human NHE3 (hNHE3) and altered its expression and activity. Surprisingly, rat NHE3 co-immunoprecipitated Nedd4-2, but its expression and activity were not altered by silencing of Nedd4-2. Ubiquitination by Nedd4-2 rendered hNHE3 to undergo internalization at a significantly greater rate than non-primate NHE3s without altering protein stability. Insertion of a PY motif in rabbit NHE3 recapitulated the interaction with Nedd4-2 and enhanced internalization. Thus, we propose a new model where disruption of Nedd4-2 interaction elevates hNHE3 expression and activity. |
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Keywords: | Endocytosis Hypertension Protein-Protein Interaction Sodium-Proton Exchange Ubiquitin |
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