Fbxo45-mediated degradation of the tumor-suppressor Par-4 regulates cancer cell survival

X. Chen, A. A. Sahasrabuddhe, P. Szankasi, F. Chung, V. Basrur, V. M. Rangnekar, M. Pagano, M. S. Lim, K. S.J. Elenitoba-Johnson

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Abstract

Prostate apoptosis response protein 4 (Par-4) also known as PRKC apoptosis WT1 regulator is a tumor suppressor that selectively induces apoptosis in cancer cells. However, its post-translational regulation by ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and the cellular machinery that is responsible for its proteasomal degradation are unknown. Using immunopurification and an unbiased mass spectrometry-based approach, we show that Par-4 interacts with the SPRY-domain containing E3 ubiquitin ligase Fbxo45 through a short consensus sequence motif. Fbxo45 interacts with Par-4 in the cytoplasm and mediates its ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation. Fbxo45 silencing results in stabilization of Par-4 with increased apoptosis. Importantly, a Par-4 mutant that is unable to bind Fbxo45 is stabilized and further enhances staurosporine-induced apoptosis. Co-expression of Fbxo45 with Par-4 protects cancer cells against Par-4-induced apoptosis. Our studies reveal that Fbxo45 is the substrate-receptor subunit of a functional E3 ligase for Par-4 that has a critical role in cancer cell survival.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1535-1545
Number of pages11
JournalCell Death and Differentiation
Volume21
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2014

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  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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