Loss of Usp9x increases Wnt and Notch signaling in neural progenitors
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ABSTRACT: Correct neural progenitor fate determination requires the coordination of extrinsic fate determinant signals with intrinsic responses. Post-translational modifications dynamically alter protein function and so are ideally situated to regulate development. Here we show that the deubiquitylaying enzyme, Usp9x modulates both intrinsic and extrinsic regulators of mouse neural progenitors. Nestin-cre mediated deletion of Usp9x from neural progenitors results in a transient disruption of cell adhesion and apical-basal polarity as well as the premature differentiation of intermediate neural progenitors. Ablation of Usp9x also significantly increased β-catenin protein levels, especially S33/S37/T41 phospho-β-catenin, and Wnt signalling. Usp9x was found to be part of the β-catenin destruction complex and loss of Usp9x affects destruction complex composition. Notch signalling was also increased in Usp9x ablated neural progenitors, coinciding with decreased Itch and Numb, and increased Notch intracellular domain protein levels. Usp9x co-localized and immunopreciptiated with Numb from neural progenitors suggesting it is required for Numb stabilisation. These data suggest Usp9x plays a role in coordinating intrinsic responses to extrinsic signals during neural development.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
SUBMITTER: Nicholas Matigian
PROVIDER: E-MTAB-4150 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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