Structural basis of O-GlcNAc recognition by mammalian 14-3-3 proteins

Clifford A. Toleman, Maria A. Schumacher, Seok Ho Yu, Wenjie Zeng, Nathan J. Cox, Timothy J. Smith, Erik J. Soderblom, Amberlyn M. Wands, Jennifer J. Kohler, Michael Boyce

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Abstract

O-GlcNAc is an intracellular posttranslational modification that governs myriad cell biological processes and is dysregulated in human diseases. Despite this broad pathophysiological significance, the biochemical effects of most O-GlcNAcylation events remain unchar-acterized. One prevalent hypothesis is that O-GlcNAc moieties may be recognized by “reader” proteins to effect downstream signaling. However, no general O-GlcNAc readers have been identified, leaving a considerable gap in the field. To elucidate O-GlcNAc signaling mechanisms, we devised a biochemical screen for candidate O-GlcNAc reader proteins. We identified several human proteins, including 14-3-3 isoforms, that bind O-GlcNAc directly and selectively. We demonstrate that 14-3-3 proteins bind O-GlcNAc moieties in human cells, and we present the structures of 14-3-3β/α and γ bound to glycopeptides, providing biophysical insights into O-GlcNAc-mediated protein–protein interactions. Because 14-3-3 proteins also bind to phospho-serine and phospho-threonine, they may integrate information from O-GlcNAc and O-phosphate signaling pathways to regulate numerous physiological functions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5956-5961
Number of pages6
JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Volume115
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 5 2018

Keywords

  • 14-3-3
  • EBP1
  • Enolase
  • O-GlcNAc
  • Reader proteins

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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