scholarly journals Insulin Stimulates Phosphatidylinositol 3-Phosphate Production via the Activation of Rab5

2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 2718-2728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irfan J. Lodhi ◽  
Dave Bridges ◽  
Shian-Huey Chiang ◽  
Yanling Zhang ◽  
Alan Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Small Gtpase ◽  
Dominant Negative ◽  
Glut4 Translocation ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Exchange Factor ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Phosphatidylinositol 3

Phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PI(3)P) plays an important role in insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. Insulin promotes the production of PI(3)P at the plasma membrane by a process dependent on TC10 activation. Here, we report that insulin-stimulated PI(3)P production requires the activation of Rab5, a small GTPase that plays a critical role in phosphoinositide synthesis and turnover. This activation occurs at the plasma membrane and is downstream of TC10. TC10 stimulates Rab5 activity via the recruitment of GAPEX-5, a VPS9 domain–containing guanyl nucleotide exchange factor that forms a complex with TC10. Although overexpression of plasma membrane-localized GAPEX-5 or constitutively active Rab5 promotes PI(3)P formation, knockdown of GAPEX-5 or overexpression of a dominant negative Rab5 mutant blocks the effects of insulin or TC10 on this process. Concomitant with its effect on PI(3)P levels, the knockdown of GAPEX-5 blocks insulin-stimulated Glut4 translocation and glucose uptake. Together, these studies suggest that the TC10/GAPEX-5/Rab5 axis mediates insulin-stimulated production of PI(3)P, which regulates trafficking of Glut4 vesicles.

scholarly journals αPIX nucleotide exchange factor is activated by interaction with phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase

Oncogene ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 18 (41) ◽  
pp. 5680-5690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigeto Yoshii ◽  
Masamitsu Tanaka ◽  
Yoshirou Otsuki ◽  
Dong-Yu Wang ◽  
Rong-Jun Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Phosphatidylinositol 3 Kinase ◽  
Exchange Factor ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Phosphatidylinositol 3

scholarly journals The RAP1 Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor Epac2 Couples Cyclic AMP and Ras Signals at the Plasma Membrane

2005 ◽  
Vol 281 (5) ◽  
pp. 2506-2514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Li ◽  
Sirisha Asuri ◽  
John F. Rebhun ◽  
Ariel F. Castro ◽  
Nivanka C. Paranavitana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Cyclic Amp ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor

Expression of a prenylation-deficient Rab4 inhibits the GLUT4 translocation induced by active phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and protein kinase B

2001 ◽  
Vol 356 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireille CORMONT ◽  
Nadine GAUTIER ◽  
Karine ILC ◽  
Yannick Le MARCHAND-BRUSTEL
Keyword(s):  
Protein Kinase ◽  
Protein Kinase B ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Small Gtpase ◽  
Dominant Negative ◽  
Glut4 Translocation ◽  
Phosphatidylinositol 3 Kinase ◽  
Isolated Adipocytes ◽  
Phosphatidylinositol 3

The small GTPase Rab4 has been shown to participate in the subcellular distribution of GLUT4 under both basal and insulin-stimulated conditions in adipocytes. In the present work, we have characterized the effect of Rab4 ΔCT, a prenylation-deficient and thus cytosolic form of Rab4, in this process. We show that the expression of Rab4 ΔCT in freshly isolated adipocytes inhibits insulin-induced GLUT4 translocation, but only when this protein is in its GTP-bound active form. Further, it not only blocks the effect of insulin, but also that of a hyperosmotic shock, but does not interfere with the effect of zinc ions on GLUT4 translocation. Rab4 ΔCT was then shown to prevent GLUT4 translocation induced by the expression of an active form of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase or of protein kinase B, without altering the activities of the enzymes. Our results are consistent with a role of Rab4 ΔCT acting as a dominant negative protein towards Rab4, possibly by binding to Rab4 effectors.

scholarly journals ARHGEF7 (β-PIX) Is Required for the Maintenance of Podocyte Architecture and Glomerular Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 996-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Matsuda ◽  
Mirela Maier ◽  
Lamine Aoudjit ◽  
Cindy Baldwin ◽  
Tomoko Takano
Keyword(s):  
Knockout Mice ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Small Gtpases ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Glomerular Function ◽  
Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor

BackgroundPrevious studies showed that Cdc42, a member of the prototypical Rho family of small GTPases and a regulator of the actin cytoskeleton, is critical for the normal development and health of podocytes. However, upstream regulatory mechanisms for Cdc42 activity in podocytes are largely unknown.MethodsWe used a proximity-based ligation assay, BioID, to identify guanine nucleotide exchange factors that activate Cdc42 in immortalized human podocytes. We generated podocyte-specific ARHGEF7 (commonly known as β-PIX) knockout mice by crossing β-PIX floxed mice with Podocin-Cre mice. Using shRNA, we established cultured mouse podocytes with β-PIX knockdown and their controls.ResultsWe identified β-PIX as a predominant guanine nucleotide exchange factor that interacts with Cdc42 in human podocytes. Podocyte-specific β-PIX knockout mice developed progressive proteinuria and kidney failure with global or segmental glomerulosclerosis in adulthood. Glomerular podocyte density gradually decreased in podocyte-specific β-PIX knockout mice, indicating podocyte loss. Compared with controls, glomeruli from podocyte-specific β-PIX knockout mice and cultured mouse podocytes with β-PIX knockdown exhibited significant reduction in Cdc42 activity. Loss of β-PIX promoted podocyte apoptosis, which was mediated by the reduced activity of the prosurvival transcriptional regulator Yes-associated protein.ConclusionsThese findings indicate that β-PIX is required for the maintenance of podocyte architecture and glomerular function via Cdc42 and its downstream Yes-associated protein activities. This appears to be the first evidence that a Rho–guanine nucleotide exchange factor plays a critical role in podocytes.

scholarly journals Confocal imaging of the subcellular distribution of phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate in insulin- and PDGF-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes

1999 ◽  
Vol 344 (2) ◽  
pp. 511-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paru B. OATEY ◽  
Kanamarlapudi VENKATESWARLU ◽  
Alan G. WILLIAMS ◽  
Laura M. FLETCHER ◽  
Emily J. FOULSTONE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Subcellular Localization ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
Confocal Imaging ◽  
Glut4 Translocation ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Subcellular Targeting ◽  
Adp Ribosylation ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factors ◽  
Adp Ribosylation Factor

The activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI 3-kinase) and production of PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 is crucial in the actions of numerous extracellular stimuli, including insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) also stimulates PI 3-kinase, but only weakly promotes glucose uptake when compared with insulin. Insulin and PDGF have thus been proposed to have differential effects on the subcellular targeting of PI 3-kinase. However, owing to a lack of suitable methodologies, the subcellular localization of the PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 generated has not been examined. The pleckstrin-homology (PH) domains of the nucleotide exchange factors, ADP-ribosylation factor nucleotide-binding-site opener (ARNO) and general receptor for 3-phosphoinositides (GRP1), which have a high affinity and specificity for PtdIns(3,4,5)P3, were fused to green fluorescent protein and used to examine the subcellular localization of PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 generation in living 3T3-L1 adipocytes. PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 was produced almost exclusively in the plasma membrane in response to both agonists, although the response to insulin was greater in magnitude and occurred in considerably more cells. The results suggest that the greater ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake may be the result of its ability to generate significantly more plasma-membrane PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 than PDGF. ARNO and GRP1 are nucleotide exchange factors for the small GTP-binding protein ADP-ribosylation factor 6 (ARF6). The inability of a constitutively active GTPase-deficient mutant of ARF6 (ARF6-Q67L; Gln67 → Leu) to cause glucose transporter GLUT4 translocation suggests that activation of this pathway is not sufficient to cause GLUT4 translocation.

scholarly journals Identification of a Plasma Membrane-associated Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor for ARF6 in Chromaffin Cells

2000 ◽  
Vol 275 (21) ◽  
pp. 15637-15644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Sophie Caumont ◽  
Nicolas Vitale ◽  
Marc Gensse ◽  
Marie-Christine Galas ◽  
James E. Casanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Chromaffin Cells ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor

scholarly journals Phospholipase D1 Regulates Lymphocyte Adhesion via Upregulation of Rap1 at the Plasma Membrane

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 3297-3306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Mor ◽  
Joseph P. Wynne ◽  
Ian M. Ahearn ◽  
Michael L. Dustin ◽  
Guangwei Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Plasma Membranes ◽  
Bound State ◽  
Small Gtpase ◽  
Resting Cells ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Lymphocyte Adhesion ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Phospholipase D1

ABSTRACT Rap1 is a small GTPase that modulates adhesion of T cells by regulating inside-out signaling through LFA-1. The bulk of Rap1 is expressed in a GDP-bound state on intracellular vesicles. Exocytosis of these vesicles delivers Rap1 to the plasma membrane, where it becomes activated. We report here that phospholipase D1 (PLD1) is expressed on the same vesicular compartment in T cells as Rap1 and is translocated to the plasma membrane along with Rap1. Moreover, PLD activity is required for both translocation and activation of Rap1. Increased T-cell adhesion in response to stimulation of the antigen receptor depended on PLD1. C3G, a Rap1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor located in the cytosol of resting cells, translocated to the plasma membranes of stimulated T cells. Our data support a model whereby PLD1 regulates Rap1 activity by controlling exocytosis of a stored, vesicular pool of Rap1 that can be activated by C3G upon delivery to the plasma membrane.

scholarly journals The Rho/Rac guanine nucleotide exchange factor Vav1 regulates HIF-1α and GLUT-1 expression and glucose uptake in the brain

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaewoo Hong ◽  
Yurim Kim ◽  
Sudhirkumar Yanpallewar ◽  
P. Charles Lin
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Glut 1 ◽  
Exchange Factor ◽  
Guanine Nucleotide Exchange ◽  
Nucleotide Exchange Factor ◽  
The Brain

AbstractVav1 is a Rho/Rac guanine nucleotide exchange factor expressed in hematopoietic and endothelial cells that are involved in a wide range of cellular functions. It is also stabilized under hypoxic conditions when it regulates the accumulation of the transcription factor HIF-1α, which activates the transcription of target genes to orchestrate a cellular response to low oxygen. One of the genes induced by HIF-1α is GLUT-1, which is the major glucose transporter expressed in vessels that supply energy to the brain. Here, we identify a role for Vav1 in providing glucose to the brain. We found that Vav1 deficiency downregulates HIF-1α and GLUT-1 levels in endothelial cells, including blood-brain barrier cells. This downregulation of GLUT-1, in turn, reduced glucose uptake to endothelial cells both in vitro and in vivo, and reduced glucose levels in the brain.Furthermore, endothelial cell-specific Vav1 knock-out in mice, which caused glucose uptake deficiency, also led to a learning delay in fear conditioning experiments. Our results suggest that Vav1 promotes learning by activating HIF-1α and GLUT-1 and thereby distributing glucose to the brain. They further demonstrate the importance of glucose transport by endothelial cells in brain functioning and reveal a potential new axis for targeting GLUT-1 deficiency syndromes and other related brain diseases.

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