The retromer complex regulates C. elegans development and mammalian ciliogenesis

Shuwei Xie, Carter Dierlam, Ellie Smith, Ramon Duran, Allana Williams, Angelina Davis, Danita Mathew, Naava Naslavsky, Jyoti Iyer, Steve Caplan

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Abstract

The mammalian retromer consists of subunits VPS26 (either VPS26A or VPS26B), VPS29 and VPS35, and a loosely associated sorting nexin (SNX) heterodimer or a variety of other SNX proteins. Despite involvement in yeast and mammalian cell trafficking, the role of retromer in development is poorly understood, and its impact on primary ciliogenesis remains unknown. Using CRISPR/Cas9 editing, we demonstrate that vps-26-knockout worms have reduced brood sizes, impaired vulval development and decreased body length, all of which have been linked to ciliogenesis defects. Although preliminary studies did not identify worm ciliary defects, and impaired development limited additional ciliogenesis studies, we turned to mammalian cells to investigate the role of retromer in ciliogenesis. VPS35 localized to the primary cilium of mammalian cells, and depletion of VPS26, VPS35, VPS29, SNX1, SNX2, SNX5 or SNX27 led to decreased ciliogenesis. Retromer also coimmunoprecipitated with the centriolar protein, CP110 (also known as CCP110), and was required for its removal from the mother centriole. Herein, we characterize new roles for retromer in C. elegans development and in the regulation of ciliogenesis in mammalian cells, suggesting a novel role for retromer in CP110 removal from the mother centriole.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numberjcs259396
JournalJournal of cell science
Volume135
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2022

Keywords

  • CP110
  • Centrosome
  • Ciliogenesis
  • Retromer
  • SNX1
  • SNX2
  • SNX27
  • SNX5
  • VPS26
  • VPS29
  • VPS35

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cell Biology

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