Riekhof WR, Wu WI, Jones JL, Nikrad M, Chan MM, Loewen CJ, Voelker DR

Saccharomyces cerevisiae uses multiple biosynthetic pathways for the synthesis phosphatidylethanolamine (PtdEtn). One route involves the synthesis of phosphatidylserine (PtdSer) in the ER, the transport of this lipid to endosomes, and decarboxylation by PtdSer decarboxylase 2 (Psd2p) to produce PtdEtn. Several proteins and protein motifs are known to be required for ...

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PtdSer transport to occur, namely the Sec14p homolog PstB2p/Pdr17p; a PtdIns-4-kinase, Stt4p; and a C2 domain of Psd2p. The focus of this work is on defining the protein:protein and protein:lipid interactions of these components. PstB2p interacts with a protein encoded by the uncharacterized gene YPL272C, that we name Pbi1p (PstB2p interacting 1). PstB2p, Psd2, and Pbi1p were shown to be lipid-binding proteins specific for phosphatidic acid. Pbi1p also interacts with the ER localized Scs2p, a binding determinant for several peripheral ER proteins. A complex between Psd2p and PstB2p was also detected, and this interaction was facilitated by a cryptic C2 domain at the extreme N-terminus of Psd2p (C2-1), as well the previously characterized C2 domain of Psd2p (C2-2.) The predicted N-terminal helical region of PstB2p was necessary and sufficient for promoting the interaction with both Psd2p and Pbi1p. Taken together, these results support a model for PtdSer transport involving the docking of a PtdSer donor membrane with an acceptor via specific protein:protein and protein:lipid interactions. Specifically, our model predicts this process involves an acceptor membrane complex containing the C2 domains of Psd2p, PstB2p, and Pbi1p that ligate to Scs2p and phosphatidic acid present in the donor membrane, forming a zone of apposition that facilitates PtdSer transfer.

Date: Dec. 23, 2013

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