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The shared role of the Rsr1 GTPase and Gic1/Gic2 in Cdc42 polarization. 2018

Pil Jung Kang, and Kristi E Miller, and Julia Guegueniat, and Laure Beven, and Hay-Oak Park
Department of Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210.

The Cdc42 GTPase plays a central role in polarity development in many species. In budding yeast, Cdc42 is essential for polarized growth at the proper site and also for spontaneous cell polarization in the absence of spatial cues. Cdc42 polarization is critical for multiple events in the G1 phase prior to bud emergence, including bud-site assembly, polarization of the actin cytoskeleton, and septin filament assembly to form a ring at the new bud site. Yet the mechanism by which Cdc42 polarizes is not fully understood. Here we report that biphasic Cdc42 polarization in the G1 phase is coupled to stepwise assembly of the septin ring for bud emergence. We show that the Rsr1 GTPase shares a partially redundant role with Gic1 and Gic2, two related Cdc42 effectors, in the first phase of Cdc42 polarization in haploid cells. We propose that the first phase of Cdc42 polarization is mediated by positive feedback loops that function in parallel-one involving Rsr1 via local activation of Cdc42 in response to spatial cues and another involving Gic1 or Gic2 via reduction of diffusion of active Cdc42.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D009154 Mutation Any detectable and heritable change in the genetic material that causes a change in the GENOTYPE and which is transmitted to daughter cells and to succeeding generations. Mutations
D011485 Protein Binding The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments. Plasma Protein Binding Capacity,Binding, Protein
D002462 Cell Membrane The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plasma Membrane,Cytoplasmic Membrane,Cell Membranes,Cytoplasmic Membranes,Membrane, Cell,Membrane, Cytoplasmic,Membrane, Plasma,Membranes, Cell,Membranes, Cytoplasmic,Membranes, Plasma,Plasma Membranes
D000072417 Protein Domains Discrete protein structural units that may fold independently of the rest of the protein and have their own functions. Peptide Domain,Protein Domain,Domain, Peptide,Domain, Protein,Domains, Peptide,Domains, Protein,Peptide Domains
D000483 Alleles Variant forms of the same gene, occupying the same locus on homologous CHROMOSOMES, and governing the variants in production of the same gene product. Allelomorphs,Allele,Allelomorph
D012441 Saccharomyces cerevisiae A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as "baker's" or "brewer's" yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement. Baker's Yeast,Brewer's Yeast,Candida robusta,S. cerevisiae,Saccharomyces capensis,Saccharomyces italicus,Saccharomyces oviformis,Saccharomyces uvarum var. melibiosus,Yeast, Baker's,Yeast, Brewer's,Baker Yeast,S cerevisiae,Baker's Yeasts,Yeast, Baker
D016193 G1 Phase The period of the CELL CYCLE preceding DNA REPLICATION in S PHASE. Subphases of G1 include "competence" (to respond to growth factors), G1a (entry into G1), G1b (progression), and G1c (assembly). Progression through the G1 subphases is effected by limiting growth factors, nutrients, or inhibitors. First Gap Phase,G1a Phase,G1b Phase,Gap Phase 1,First Gap Phases,G1 Phases,G1a Phases,G1b Phases,Gap Phase, First,Gap Phases, First,Phase 1, Gap,Phase, First Gap,Phase, G1,Phase, G1a,Phase, G1b,Phases, First Gap,Phases, G1,Phases, G1a,Phases, G1b
D016764 Cell Polarity Orientation of intracellular structures especially with respect to the apical and basolateral domains of the plasma membrane. Polarized cells must direct proteins from the Golgi apparatus to the appropriate domain since tight junctions prevent proteins from diffusing between the two domains. Cell Polarities,Polarities, Cell,Polarity, Cell
D048868 Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing A broad category of carrier proteins that play a role in SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. They generally contain several modular domains, each of which having its own binding activity, and act by forming complexes with other intracellular-signaling molecules. Signal-transducing adaptor proteins lack enzyme activity, however their activity can be modulated by other signal-transducing enzymes Signal Transducing Adaptor Proteins

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