Ubiquitin-dependent switch during assembly of the proteasomal ATPases mediated by Not4 ubiquitin ligase

Abstract

In the proteasome, an essential protease of eukaryotes, the hexameric ATPases (Rpt1-Rpt6) inject ubiquitinated proteins into the proteolytic core particle. Individual Rpt proteins assemble into the hexameric Rpt ring through binding to specific chaperones: Nas2, Hsm3, Rpn14, and Nas6. Here, we show that Rpt ring assembly uses a ubiquitination-mediated control. Not4 ubiquitinates Rpt5 by competing against Nas2 first and then Hsm3 throughout Rpt ring assembly. Thus, Not4 selectively recognizes a Rpt ring that matures without these chaperones. Rpt5 ubiquitination blocks recruitment of Rpn1 ubiquitin receptor and Ubp6 deubiquitinase, halting proteasome assembly and its recognition of ubiquitinated substrates. Our findings reveal an assembly checkpoint where Not4 monitors chaperone actions during hexameric ATPase ring assembly, ensuring the accuracy of proteasome holoenzyme maturation.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2018
Source ID
10.1073/pnas.1805353115

Entities

People

  • Kristofor J. Webb
  • Soyeon Park
  • Vladyslava Sokolova
  • William M. Old
  • Xinyi Fu

Organizations

  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences
  • University of Colorado

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Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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