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    Figure 2. The ubiquitination of GRK2 is involved in D2R β-arrestin pathway-mediated ERK activation. (A) CTRL-KD and <t>Mdm2-KD</t> cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R. Serum-starved cells were stimulated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R producing). CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cell lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. Cell lysates were immunoblotted with Mdm2 or β-actin antibodies. About 86% of the Mdm2 levels in cells were diminished. ** p < 0.01 compared with the corresponding Veh group, # p < 0.05 compared with the DA stimulation group (n = 3). (B) GRK2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R, and co-transfected with plasmids encoding GRK2-WT or GRK2-4KR. Serum-starved cells were treated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R-producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R-producing). Cells lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. We measured the levels of p-ERKs and total ERKs in the same sample and then divided the amount of pERKs by the amount of total ERKs to obtain the p-ERK/ERK ratio. The pERK/ERK ratio provided a normalized measure of ERK pathway activation. ** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05 compared with the corresponding Veh group, ## p < 0.01 compared with the DA/GRK2-WT/[βarr]D2R expression group (n = 3).
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    1) Product Images from "Ubiquitination of GRK2 Is Required for the β-Arrestin-Biased Signaling Pathway of Dopamine D2 Receptors to Activate ERK Kinases."

    Article Title: Ubiquitination of GRK2 Is Required for the β-Arrestin-Biased Signaling Pathway of Dopamine D2 Receptors to Activate ERK Kinases.

    Journal: International journal of molecular sciences

    doi: 10.3390/ijms241210031

    Figure 2. The ubiquitination of GRK2 is involved in D2R β-arrestin pathway-mediated ERK activation. (A) CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R. Serum-starved cells were stimulated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R producing). CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cell lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. Cell lysates were immunoblotted with Mdm2 or β-actin antibodies. About 86% of the Mdm2 levels in cells were diminished. ** p < 0.01 compared with the corresponding Veh group, # p < 0.05 compared with the DA stimulation group (n = 3). (B) GRK2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R, and co-transfected with plasmids encoding GRK2-WT or GRK2-4KR. Serum-starved cells were treated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R-producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R-producing). Cells lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. We measured the levels of p-ERKs and total ERKs in the same sample and then divided the amount of pERKs by the amount of total ERKs to obtain the p-ERK/ERK ratio. The pERK/ERK ratio provided a normalized measure of ERK pathway activation. ** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05 compared with the corresponding Veh group, ## p < 0.01 compared with the DA/GRK2-WT/[βarr]D2R expression group (n = 3).
    Figure Legend Snippet: Figure 2. The ubiquitination of GRK2 is involved in D2R β-arrestin pathway-mediated ERK activation. (A) CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R. Serum-starved cells were stimulated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R producing). CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cell lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. Cell lysates were immunoblotted with Mdm2 or β-actin antibodies. About 86% of the Mdm2 levels in cells were diminished. ** p < 0.01 compared with the corresponding Veh group, # p < 0.05 compared with the DA stimulation group (n = 3). (B) GRK2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R, and co-transfected with plasmids encoding GRK2-WT or GRK2-4KR. Serum-starved cells were treated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R-producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R-producing). Cells lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. We measured the levels of p-ERKs and total ERKs in the same sample and then divided the amount of pERKs by the amount of total ERKs to obtain the p-ERK/ERK ratio. The pERK/ERK ratio provided a normalized measure of ERK pathway activation. ** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05 compared with the corresponding Veh group, ## p < 0.01 compared with the DA/GRK2-WT/[βarr]D2R expression group (n = 3).

    Techniques Used: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Activation Assay, Transfection, Expressing

    Figure 4. The Mdm2-mediated ubiquitination of GRK2 occurs in the cytoplasm in response to UNC9994 stimulation. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected with plasmids encoding GFP-GRK2 or GFP-β-arrestin2.
    Figure Legend Snippet: Figure 4. The Mdm2-mediated ubiquitination of GRK2 occurs in the cytoplasm in response to UNC9994 stimulation. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected with plasmids encoding GFP-GRK2 or GFP-β-arrestin2.

    Techniques Used: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection

    Figure 5. The tyrosine phosphorylation of GRK2 is required for Mdm2-mediated GKR2 ubiquitination upon the stimulation of the D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected
    Figure Legend Snippet: Figure 5. The tyrosine phosphorylation of GRK2 is required for Mdm2-mediated GKR2 ubiquitination upon the stimulation of the D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected

    Techniques Used: Phospho-proteomics, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection

    Figure 7. Diagram showing the mechanisms involved in D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway- mediated ERK activation. After stimulation with an agonist to activate the D2R β-arrestin signaling pathway, Mdm2 moves out of the nucleus to ubiquitinate GRK2, which is in an Src-dependent tyrosine phosphorylation state. Ubiquitinated GRK2 then translocates to the plasma membrane and interacts with activated D2R, followed by the phosphorylation of D2R and recruiting β-arrestin to mediate downstream ERK signal transduction.
    Figure Legend Snippet: Figure 7. Diagram showing the mechanisms involved in D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway- mediated ERK activation. After stimulation with an agonist to activate the D2R β-arrestin signaling pathway, Mdm2 moves out of the nucleus to ubiquitinate GRK2, which is in an Src-dependent tyrosine phosphorylation state. Ubiquitinated GRK2 then translocates to the plasma membrane and interacts with activated D2R, followed by the phosphorylation of D2R and recruiting β-arrestin to mediate downstream ERK signal transduction.

    Techniques Used: Activation Assay, Phospho-proteomics, Clinical Proteomics, Membrane, Transduction



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    Article Title: The Impact of METTL3 on MDM2 Promotes Podocytes Injury During Diabetic Kidney Disease

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    Figure Lengend Snippet: Identification of METTL3 targets in podocytes. (A) Motif analysis of METTL3‐binding sites from RIP‐seq in AGEs‐treated podocytes and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siMETTL3. (B) Peak distribution of gene regions in METTL3‐modified transcripts. (C) GO analysis of genes modified by METTL3. (D) M6A abundances in MDM2 transcripts in AGEs‐treated podocytes and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siMETTL3. (E) Enriched m6A modification of MDM2 in BSA‐treated, AGEs‐treated and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siMETTL3, determined by MeRIP‐qPCR assay. (F, G) Protein levels of MDM2 in WT‐Ctr, WT‐STZ, cKO‐Ctr, and cKO‐STZ groups, analysed by western blot with semi‐quantitative analysis. (H) MDM2 mRNA levels in WT‐Ctr, WT‐STZ, cKO‐Ctr and cKO‐STZ groups, determined by RT‐qPCR. (I) Protein levels of MDM2 in WT‐Ctr, WT‐STZ, cKO‐Ctr and cKO‐STZ groups, analysed by IHC assay; scale bar = 50 μm. (J, K) Direct interaction between MDM2 and METTL3 in podocytes, demonstrated by RIP‐PCR assay. (L) Mutations at the two putative m6A sites in MDM2 (A–G). (M) m6A levels of MDM2 in podocytes treated with AGEs, co‐expressing siMETTL3 and MDM2‐WT/Mutants, determined by MeRIP‐qPCR. Data represent mean ± SD of three independent experiments. ** p < 0.01 versus AGEs group (E), or WT‐STZ group (G) by one‐way ANOVA; ** p < 0.01 versus IgG group (K) by Student's t ‐test; ## p < 0.01 versus AGEs‐WT group; ++ p < 0.01 versus AGEs+siMETTL3‐WT group; ** p < 0.01 versus AGEs group by two‐way ANOVA.

    Article Snippet: For targeted gene knockdown, an adeno‐associated virus (AAV9) carrying shRNA targeting MDM2 (shMDM2), under control of the nephrin promoter, was procured from GeneChem Company (Shanghai, China).

    Techniques: Binding Assay, Transfection, Modification, Western Blot, Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing

    IGF2BP2 identifies m6A‐meditated MDM2 mRNA and participates in MDM2 mRNA stability. (A, B) Protein levels of IGF2BP2 in control and STZ‐treated groups, analysed by western blot with semi‐quantitative analysis. (C) Protein levels of IGF2BP2 in control and STZ‐treated groups, determined by IHC assay; scale bar = 50 μm. (D) MDM2 mRNA levels in podocytes treated with actinomycin D in AGEs‐treated and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siIGF2BP2, determined by RT‐qPCR. (E, F) Direct interaction between MDM2 and IGF2BP2 in podocytes, demonstrated by RIP‐PCR assay. (G, H) Relative luciferase activity of the MDM2‐WT or MDM2‐Mut 3′UTR luciferase reporter in AGEs‐treated and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siIGF2BP2. Data represent mean ± SD of three independent experiments. ** p < 0.01 versus STZ group (B), AGEs group (H), or IgG group (F) by Student's t‐test.

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    Figure Lengend Snippet: IGF2BP2 identifies m6A‐meditated MDM2 mRNA and participates in MDM2 mRNA stability. (A, B) Protein levels of IGF2BP2 in control and STZ‐treated groups, analysed by western blot with semi‐quantitative analysis. (C) Protein levels of IGF2BP2 in control and STZ‐treated groups, determined by IHC assay; scale bar = 50 μm. (D) MDM2 mRNA levels in podocytes treated with actinomycin D in AGEs‐treated and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siIGF2BP2, determined by RT‐qPCR. (E, F) Direct interaction between MDM2 and IGF2BP2 in podocytes, demonstrated by RIP‐PCR assay. (G, H) Relative luciferase activity of the MDM2‐WT or MDM2‐Mut 3′UTR luciferase reporter in AGEs‐treated and AGEs‐treated podocytes transfected with siIGF2BP2. Data represent mean ± SD of three independent experiments. ** p < 0.01 versus STZ group (B), AGEs group (H), or IgG group (F) by Student's t‐test.

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    Figure Lengend Snippet: Inhibiting podocytes MDM2 expression alleviates renal pathological damage, and reduces podocytes dedifferentiation levels. (A) Representative images showing PAS and Masson staining (scale bar = 20 μm) in control, STZ, and shMDM2‐injected STZ groups. (B) IF staining of Ki‐67 (red), Cyclin B1 (green), Podocin (yellow), and MDM2 (pink), counterstained with DAPI (blue) in control, STZ and STZ injected with shMDM2 groups. (C) Protein levels of p21, Cyclin B1 and Podocin in control, STZ and STZ injected with shMDM2 groups, analysed by western blot. Data represent mean ± SD of three independent experiments.

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    Journal: Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

    Article Title: The Impact of METTL3 on MDM2 Promotes Podocytes Injury During Diabetic Kidney Disease

    doi: 10.1111/jcmm.70627

    Figure Lengend Snippet: MDM2 regulates the Notch1 signalling pathway in podocytes during AGE‐induced abnormal cell cycle regulation. (A, B) Western blot analysis and semi‐quantitative assessment of NICD and Hes1 protein levels in BSA‐treated, AGE‐treated, and siMDM2‐transfected AGE‐treated groups. (C, D) Western blot analysis and semi‐quantitative assessment of NICD and Hes1 protein levels in control, STZ‐treated, and shMDM2‐injected STZ‐treated groups. (E) Evaluation of NICD and Hes1 protein levels in control, STZ‐treated and shMDM2‐injected STZ‐treated groups by IHC assay (scale bar = 50 μm). (F, G) Western blot analysis and semi‐quantitative assessment of Hes1, Cyclin B1 and p‐H3 protein levels in AGE‐treated, AGE + siMDM2‐treated, and Jagged1‐treated AGE + siMDM2 groups. Data represent mean ± SD of three independent experiments. ** p < 0.01 versus AGE group (B), or STZ group (D), or AGE + siMDM2 group (G) by one‐way ANOVA.

    Article Snippet: For targeted gene knockdown, an adeno‐associated virus (AAV9) carrying shRNA targeting MDM2 (shMDM2), under control of the nephrin promoter, was procured from GeneChem Company (Shanghai, China).

    Techniques: Western Blot, Transfection, Control, Injection

    Primers sequences used for polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Primers sequences used for polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Polymerase Chain Reaction

    Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) was highly expressed in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues and cells. (a) USP22 expression in NSCLC tissues was evaluated by immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. (b, c) USP22 mRNA and protein levels in NSCLC tissues and adjacent normal tissues were measured by qRT‐PCR and western blot assays. (d, e) The mRNA and protein levels of USP22 in 16HBE, PC9, and HCC827 cells were determined by qRT‐PCR assay and western blot assay, respectively. * p < 0.05.

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) was highly expressed in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues and cells. (a) USP22 expression in NSCLC tissues was evaluated by immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. (b, c) USP22 mRNA and protein levels in NSCLC tissues and adjacent normal tissues were measured by qRT‐PCR and western blot assays. (d, e) The mRNA and protein levels of USP22 in 16HBE, PC9, and HCC827 cells were determined by qRT‐PCR assay and western blot assay, respectively. * p < 0.05.

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Expressing, Immunohistochemistry, Quantitative RT-PCR, Western Blot

    Deficiency of ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) repressed non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell migration and aggravated apoptosis and ferroptosis. (a) The protein level of USP22 in sh‐NC or sh‐USP22‐transfected PC9 and HCC827 cells was measured by western blot. (b) The migration of PC9 and HCC827 cells with sh‐NC or sh‐USP22 transfection was evaluated by transwell assay. (c) The apoptosis of PC9 and HCC827 cells transfected with sh‐NC or sh‐USP22 was analyzed by flow cytometry analysis. (d–g) The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), MDA, Fe 2+ , and GSH in sh‐NC or sh‐USP22 transfected PC9 and HCC827 cells were examined by relevant commercial kits. * p < 0.05.

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Deficiency of ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) repressed non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell migration and aggravated apoptosis and ferroptosis. (a) The protein level of USP22 in sh‐NC or sh‐USP22‐transfected PC9 and HCC827 cells was measured by western blot. (b) The migration of PC9 and HCC827 cells with sh‐NC or sh‐USP22 transfection was evaluated by transwell assay. (c) The apoptosis of PC9 and HCC827 cells transfected with sh‐NC or sh‐USP22 was analyzed by flow cytometry analysis. (d–g) The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), MDA, Fe 2+ , and GSH in sh‐NC or sh‐USP22 transfected PC9 and HCC827 cells were examined by relevant commercial kits. * p < 0.05.

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Migration, Transfection, Western Blot, Transwell Assay, Flow Cytometry

    Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) overexpression promoted gefitinib resistance and repressed ferroptosis in gefitinib‐treated non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. (a) USP22 protein level in gefitinib or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)‐treated PC9 and HCC827 cells was measured by western blot. (b) The effect of USP22 on gefitinib resistance was assessed by CCK‐8 assay. (c–i) PC9 and HCC827 cells were treated with DMSO+pcDNA, gefitinib+pcDNA, or gefitinib+USP22. (c, d) The migration and apoptosis of PC9 and HCC827 cells were evaluated by transwell assay and flow cytometry analysis, respectively. (e, f) The oxidized C11‐BODIPY fluorescence intensity in PC9 and HCC827 cells was examined by C11‐BODIPY staining. (g–i) The levels of MDA, Fe 2+ , and glutathione (GSH )in PC9 and HCC827 cells were examined by relevant commercial kits. * p < 0.05.

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) overexpression promoted gefitinib resistance and repressed ferroptosis in gefitinib‐treated non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. (a) USP22 protein level in gefitinib or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)‐treated PC9 and HCC827 cells was measured by western blot. (b) The effect of USP22 on gefitinib resistance was assessed by CCK‐8 assay. (c–i) PC9 and HCC827 cells were treated with DMSO+pcDNA, gefitinib+pcDNA, or gefitinib+USP22. (c, d) The migration and apoptosis of PC9 and HCC827 cells were evaluated by transwell assay and flow cytometry analysis, respectively. (e, f) The oxidized C11‐BODIPY fluorescence intensity in PC9 and HCC827 cells was examined by C11‐BODIPY staining. (g–i) The levels of MDA, Fe 2+ , and glutathione (GSH )in PC9 and HCC827 cells were examined by relevant commercial kits. * p < 0.05.

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Over Expression, Western Blot, CCK-8 Assay, Migration, Transwell Assay, Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence, Staining

    Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) stabilized murine double minute 2 (MDM2) and modulated MDM2 expression. (a) Ubibrowser software predicted the relation between USP22 and MDM2. (b) Pull‐down assay was conducted to analyze the level of MDM2 ubiquitination. (c) Co‐IP assay was performed to explore the interaction between USP22 and MDM2. (d) The expression of MDM2 in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues and normal tissues was estimated through IHC assay. (e, f) The mRNA and protein levels of MDM2 in NSCLC tissues and normal tissues were measured by qRT‐PCR and western blot, respectively. (g, h) The mRNA and protein levels of MDM2 in 16HBE, PC9, and HCC827 cells were examined by qRT‐PCR and western blot, respectively. (i) After PC9 and HCC827 cells were treated with DMSO, gefitinib, gefitinib+USP22, or gefitinib+USP22 + sh‐MDM2, MDM2 protein level was measured by western blot. * p < 0.05.

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) stabilized murine double minute 2 (MDM2) and modulated MDM2 expression. (a) Ubibrowser software predicted the relation between USP22 and MDM2. (b) Pull‐down assay was conducted to analyze the level of MDM2 ubiquitination. (c) Co‐IP assay was performed to explore the interaction between USP22 and MDM2. (d) The expression of MDM2 in non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues and normal tissues was estimated through IHC assay. (e, f) The mRNA and protein levels of MDM2 in NSCLC tissues and normal tissues were measured by qRT‐PCR and western blot, respectively. (g, h) The mRNA and protein levels of MDM2 in 16HBE, PC9, and HCC827 cells were examined by qRT‐PCR and western blot, respectively. (i) After PC9 and HCC827 cells were treated with DMSO, gefitinib, gefitinib+USP22, or gefitinib+USP22 + sh‐MDM2, MDM2 protein level was measured by western blot. * p < 0.05.

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Expressing, Software, Pull Down Assay, Co-Immunoprecipitation Assay, Quantitative RT-PCR, Western Blot

    Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) knockdown reversed the effects of Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) overexpression on gefitinib sensitivity and ferroptosis in gefitinib‐treated NSCLC cells. (a) IC50 of gefitinib in PC9 and HCC827 cells transfected with pcDNA, USP22, or USP22 + sh‐MDM2 was estimated through CCK‐8 assay. (b–h) PC9 and HCC827 cells were treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), gefitinib, gefitinib+USP22, gefitinib+USP22 + sh‐NC, or gefitinib+USP22 + sh‐MDM2. (b, c) The migration and apoptosis of PC9 and HCC827 cells were explored by transwell assay and flow cytometry analysis. (d, e) The oxidized C11‐BODIPY fluorescence intensity in PC9 and HCC827 cells was examined by C11‐BODIPY staining. (f–h) The levels of MDA, Fe 2+ , and glutathione (GSH) in PC9 and HCC827 cells were determined with commercial kits. * p < 0.05.

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) knockdown reversed the effects of Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) overexpression on gefitinib sensitivity and ferroptosis in gefitinib‐treated NSCLC cells. (a) IC50 of gefitinib in PC9 and HCC827 cells transfected with pcDNA, USP22, or USP22 + sh‐MDM2 was estimated through CCK‐8 assay. (b–h) PC9 and HCC827 cells were treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), gefitinib, gefitinib+USP22, gefitinib+USP22 + sh‐NC, or gefitinib+USP22 + sh‐MDM2. (b, c) The migration and apoptosis of PC9 and HCC827 cells were explored by transwell assay and flow cytometry analysis. (d, e) The oxidized C11‐BODIPY fluorescence intensity in PC9 and HCC827 cells was examined by C11‐BODIPY staining. (f–h) The levels of MDA, Fe 2+ , and glutathione (GSH) in PC9 and HCC827 cells were determined with commercial kits. * p < 0.05.

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Knockdown, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Over Expression, Transfection, CCK-8 Assay, Migration, Transwell Assay, Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence, Staining

    Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) enhanced gefitinib resistance of non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells in vivo. (a) The protein levels of USP22 and murine double minute 2 (MDM2) in PBS, gefitinib, and gefitinib+USP22 treated PC9 cells were measured by western blot. (b) Xenograft tumor volume was monitored every 5 days. (c) Xenograft tumor weight was examined after 25 days. (d) The expression of USP22 and MDM2 in xenograft tumors was examined through immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. * p < 0.05.

    Journal: Thoracic Cancer

    Article Title: USP22 promotes gefitinib resistance and inhibits ferroptosis in non‐small cell lung cancer by deubiquitination of MDM2

    doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15439

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Ubiquitin‐specific peptidase 22 (USP22) enhanced gefitinib resistance of non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells in vivo. (a) The protein levels of USP22 and murine double minute 2 (MDM2) in PBS, gefitinib, and gefitinib+USP22 treated PC9 cells were measured by western blot. (b) Xenograft tumor volume was monitored every 5 days. (c) Xenograft tumor weight was examined after 25 days. (d) The expression of USP22 and MDM2 in xenograft tumors was examined through immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. * p < 0.05.

    Article Snippet: RIBOBIO (Guangzhou, China) synthesized the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting USP22 (sh‐USP22), shRNA targeting MDM2 (sh‐MDM2) and their control sh‐NC, USP22 overexpression vector (USP22) and empty control (pcDNA).

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, In Vivo, Western Blot, Expressing, Immunohistochemistry

    HT1080 p53KO cells were transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 or siCtrl for 24 h; or treated with 7 µM MEL23 or DMSO (vehicle) for 24 h. A Volcano plots show all proteins identified by mass spectrometry. Colored dots represent significantly differentially expressed proteins that were downregulated (blue dots) and upregulated (red dots) in each condition shown at the left of the plot. Gray dots represent non-significant changes. MEL23-treated cells were compared to DMSO-treated cells. Cells transfected with siMdm2#1 or #2 were compared to siCtrl-transfected cells, n = 3 samples. Black arrows point to the location of Spry4 in each Volcano plot. B Spry4 expression in HT1080 p53KO cells in response to Mdm2 knockdown or treatment with MEL23 for 24 h by immunoblotting. β-actin and α-tubulin were used as loading control for immunoblot, n = 6 samples. C Co-immunoprecipitation of Mdm2 and Spry4 in the presence or absence of MG132. β-actin was used as a loading control. Mdm2 was pulled down by using either a mix of antibodies against Mdm2 (4B11, 3G5, and 2A9) that recognize different domains within the protein, this condition was called “mix”, or by using a single monoclonal antibody D1V2Z, this condition was called “DIV”, n = 3 samples. D Quantification of Spry4, Mdm2, and MdmX protein levels after treatment with MG132 (or vehicle, DMSO) for 4 h, n = 3 samples. E Spry4 mRNA levels in response to Mdm2 knockdown ( n = 5 samples) or treatment with MEL23 for 24 h ( n = 4 samples). RPL32 was used as housekeeping. F Localization of Spry4 in HT1080 p53KO cells in response to Mdm2 knockdown. Immunofluorescence showed Spry4 staining (green), the cell surface was outlined by phalloidin staining (orange), and nuclei (blue) were detected by DAPI staining of DNA, n = 3 groups. Graphs shown in ( D , E ) represent the mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Journal: Nature Communications

    Article Title: Mdm2 requires Sprouty4 to regulate focal adhesion formation and metastasis independent of p53

    doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-51488-2

    Figure Lengend Snippet: HT1080 p53KO cells were transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 or siCtrl for 24 h; or treated with 7 µM MEL23 or DMSO (vehicle) for 24 h. A Volcano plots show all proteins identified by mass spectrometry. Colored dots represent significantly differentially expressed proteins that were downregulated (blue dots) and upregulated (red dots) in each condition shown at the left of the plot. Gray dots represent non-significant changes. MEL23-treated cells were compared to DMSO-treated cells. Cells transfected with siMdm2#1 or #2 were compared to siCtrl-transfected cells, n = 3 samples. Black arrows point to the location of Spry4 in each Volcano plot. B Spry4 expression in HT1080 p53KO cells in response to Mdm2 knockdown or treatment with MEL23 for 24 h by immunoblotting. β-actin and α-tubulin were used as loading control for immunoblot, n = 6 samples. C Co-immunoprecipitation of Mdm2 and Spry4 in the presence or absence of MG132. β-actin was used as a loading control. Mdm2 was pulled down by using either a mix of antibodies against Mdm2 (4B11, 3G5, and 2A9) that recognize different domains within the protein, this condition was called “mix”, or by using a single monoclonal antibody D1V2Z, this condition was called “DIV”, n = 3 samples. D Quantification of Spry4, Mdm2, and MdmX protein levels after treatment with MG132 (or vehicle, DMSO) for 4 h, n = 3 samples. E Spry4 mRNA levels in response to Mdm2 knockdown ( n = 5 samples) or treatment with MEL23 for 24 h ( n = 4 samples). RPL32 was used as housekeeping. F Localization of Spry4 in HT1080 p53KO cells in response to Mdm2 knockdown. Immunofluorescence showed Spry4 staining (green), the cell surface was outlined by phalloidin staining (orange), and nuclei (blue) were detected by DAPI staining of DNA, n = 3 groups. Graphs shown in ( D , E ) represent the mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Article Snippet: For shSpry4 stable cell lines, cells were transduced with a set of four shRNAs against Spry4 (OriGene, cat.#HC108594) or shRNA negative control (OriGene, cat.#TR30033), and using the appropriate drug for cell selection.

    Techniques: Transfection, Mass Spectrometry, Expressing, Knockdown, Western Blot, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Immunofluorescence, Staining

    H1299 cells were transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 and siCtrl. A Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and p53 after. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 4 samples. B Cell migration assay. Representative images (top) and quantification (bottom) of wound scratch migration assay, n = 3 groups. C Quantification and representative micrographs showing attachment to ECM component, collagen I, n = 3 samples. D Immunofluorescence showing FA foci by vinculin staining (red), cell surface was outlined by phalloidin staining (green), and nuclei (blue) detected by DAPI staining of DNA, n = 3 groups. Representative images are shown on the left, and the quantification of FA parameters is shown on the right. E Protein levels of Spry4 as well as Mdm2, MdmX, and p53 after Mdm2 silencing using siRNAs. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 4 samples. F mRNA levels of Spry4 after Mdm2 silencing using siRNAs, n = 3 samples. RPL32 was used as housekeeping. Graphs shown represent the mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Journal: Nature Communications

    Article Title: Mdm2 requires Sprouty4 to regulate focal adhesion formation and metastasis independent of p53

    doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-51488-2

    Figure Lengend Snippet: H1299 cells were transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 and siCtrl. A Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and p53 after. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 4 samples. B Cell migration assay. Representative images (top) and quantification (bottom) of wound scratch migration assay, n = 3 groups. C Quantification and representative micrographs showing attachment to ECM component, collagen I, n = 3 samples. D Immunofluorescence showing FA foci by vinculin staining (red), cell surface was outlined by phalloidin staining (green), and nuclei (blue) detected by DAPI staining of DNA, n = 3 groups. Representative images are shown on the left, and the quantification of FA parameters is shown on the right. E Protein levels of Spry4 as well as Mdm2, MdmX, and p53 after Mdm2 silencing using siRNAs. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 4 samples. F mRNA levels of Spry4 after Mdm2 silencing using siRNAs, n = 3 samples. RPL32 was used as housekeeping. Graphs shown represent the mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Article Snippet: For shSpry4 stable cell lines, cells were transduced with a set of four shRNAs against Spry4 (OriGene, cat.#HC108594) or shRNA negative control (OriGene, cat.#TR30033), and using the appropriate drug for cell selection.

    Techniques: Transfection, Control, Cell Migration Assay, Migration, Immunofluorescence, Staining

    A – D HT1080 p53KO cells were transfected with siRNA against Mdm2 alone or both siRNA against Mdm2 and a pool of Spry4 siRNAs. A Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and Spry4 after transfection with indicated siRNAs, n = 3 samples. β-actin was used as a loading control. B Quantification of wound scratch migration assay in cells treated with the indicated siRNAs as in Fig. , n = 3 samples. C Quantification of cell area after attachment to collagen-coated coverslips as in Fig. , n = 3 samples. D Immunofluorescence showing FA foci by vinculin staining (red), cell surface was outlined by phalloidin staining (green), and nuclei (blue) as detected by DAPI staining, n = 3 groups. Representative images are shown on the left, and the quantification of FA parameters is shown on the right. In ( C , D ) the graphs shown represent mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates and in each replicate all parameters were quantified in at least 20 events/condition for total of at least 60 events/condition. E , F H1299 cells were transfected with siRNA against Mdm2 alone or both siRNA against Mdm2 and a pool of Spry4 siRNAs. E Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and Spry4 after transfection with indicated siRNAs. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 3 samples. F Quantification of wound scratch migration assay comparing migration into wound scratches in cells treated with the indicated siRNAs as in Fig. , n = 3 samples. G , H HT1080 p53KO cell lines were established stably expressing a pool of shRNAs against Mdm2 alone or Mdm2 and Spry4 together. G Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and Spry4 in stable cell lines. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 3 samples. H Analysis of metastatic burden in vivo using tail-vein injection model as in Fig. H, . Representative images above and quantification below of metastatic foci in the lungs after 8 weeks of injection, n = 7 mice/group. The graphs shown represent the mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Journal: Nature Communications

    Article Title: Mdm2 requires Sprouty4 to regulate focal adhesion formation and metastasis independent of p53

    doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-51488-2

    Figure Lengend Snippet: A – D HT1080 p53KO cells were transfected with siRNA against Mdm2 alone or both siRNA against Mdm2 and a pool of Spry4 siRNAs. A Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and Spry4 after transfection with indicated siRNAs, n = 3 samples. β-actin was used as a loading control. B Quantification of wound scratch migration assay in cells treated with the indicated siRNAs as in Fig. , n = 3 samples. C Quantification of cell area after attachment to collagen-coated coverslips as in Fig. , n = 3 samples. D Immunofluorescence showing FA foci by vinculin staining (red), cell surface was outlined by phalloidin staining (green), and nuclei (blue) as detected by DAPI staining, n = 3 groups. Representative images are shown on the left, and the quantification of FA parameters is shown on the right. In ( C , D ) the graphs shown represent mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates and in each replicate all parameters were quantified in at least 20 events/condition for total of at least 60 events/condition. E , F H1299 cells were transfected with siRNA against Mdm2 alone or both siRNA against Mdm2 and a pool of Spry4 siRNAs. E Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and Spry4 after transfection with indicated siRNAs. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 3 samples. F Quantification of wound scratch migration assay comparing migration into wound scratches in cells treated with the indicated siRNAs as in Fig. , n = 3 samples. G , H HT1080 p53KO cell lines were established stably expressing a pool of shRNAs against Mdm2 alone or Mdm2 and Spry4 together. G Protein levels of Mdm2, MdmX, and Spry4 in stable cell lines. β-actin was used as a loading control, n = 3 samples. H Analysis of metastatic burden in vivo using tail-vein injection model as in Fig. H, . Representative images above and quantification below of metastatic foci in the lungs after 8 weeks of injection, n = 7 mice/group. The graphs shown represent the mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Article Snippet: For shSpry4 stable cell lines, cells were transduced with a set of four shRNAs against Spry4 (OriGene, cat.#HC108594) or shRNA negative control (OriGene, cat.#TR30033), and using the appropriate drug for cell selection.

    Techniques: Transfection, Control, Migration, Immunofluorescence, Staining, Stable Transfection, Expressing, In Vivo, Injection

    A , B Effect of Spry4 modulation in the phosphorylation of ERKs in HT1080 p53KO cells. Protein levels of phospho-ERK and total ERK levels ( A ) after Spry4 silencing using a pool of siRNAs and ( B ) in response to silencing of Mdm2 alone or Mdm2 and Spry4 together. C , D RhoA modulation in HT1080 p53KO cells transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 or treated with MEL23. C Protein levels and ( D ) mRNA levels of RhoA after transfection with indicated siRNAs ( n = 3 samples) or treatment with MEL23 ( n = 3 samples) for 24 h. β-actin was used as a loading control for immunoblots. RPL32 was used as a housekeeping control for qPCR. E Immunoprecipitation of Mdm2 in the presence of MG132. Lysates were probed for the presence of RhoA, and MdmX was used as a positive control. Mdm2 was pulled down by using a mix of antibodies against Mdm2 that recognize different domains within the protein. F RhoA protein levels in HT1080 p53KO cells transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 alone or against Mdm2 and Spry4. α-tubulin was used as a loading control. G Quantification of wound scratch migration assay comparing cells transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 alone or against Mdm2 and a pool of Spry4 siRNAs in the presence or absence of the RhoA inhibitor Rhosin (50 µM) for 24 h. The graph represents mean ± SD, n = 3 technical replicates. The graph for the other two independent experimental replicates can be found in the supplementary material. H Immunoblot of levels of total and phospho-cofilin-1(Ser3) in HT1080 p53KO cells silenced for Mdm2 alone or with double KD of Mdm2 and Spry4. I Immunofluorescence showing F- (red) and G-actin (green) staining. Nuclei (blue) as detected by DAPI staining, n = 3 groups. Representative images (left) and quantification of F/G ratio (right). Graph represents mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates, in each replicate the F/G-actin ratio was quantified in at least 30 events/condition for a total of at least 90 events/condition. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Journal: Nature Communications

    Article Title: Mdm2 requires Sprouty4 to regulate focal adhesion formation and metastasis independent of p53

    doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-51488-2

    Figure Lengend Snippet: A , B Effect of Spry4 modulation in the phosphorylation of ERKs in HT1080 p53KO cells. Protein levels of phospho-ERK and total ERK levels ( A ) after Spry4 silencing using a pool of siRNAs and ( B ) in response to silencing of Mdm2 alone or Mdm2 and Spry4 together. C , D RhoA modulation in HT1080 p53KO cells transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 or treated with MEL23. C Protein levels and ( D ) mRNA levels of RhoA after transfection with indicated siRNAs ( n = 3 samples) or treatment with MEL23 ( n = 3 samples) for 24 h. β-actin was used as a loading control for immunoblots. RPL32 was used as a housekeeping control for qPCR. E Immunoprecipitation of Mdm2 in the presence of MG132. Lysates were probed for the presence of RhoA, and MdmX was used as a positive control. Mdm2 was pulled down by using a mix of antibodies against Mdm2 that recognize different domains within the protein. F RhoA protein levels in HT1080 p53KO cells transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 alone or against Mdm2 and Spry4. α-tubulin was used as a loading control. G Quantification of wound scratch migration assay comparing cells transfected with siRNAs against Mdm2 alone or against Mdm2 and a pool of Spry4 siRNAs in the presence or absence of the RhoA inhibitor Rhosin (50 µM) for 24 h. The graph represents mean ± SD, n = 3 technical replicates. The graph for the other two independent experimental replicates can be found in the supplementary material. H Immunoblot of levels of total and phospho-cofilin-1(Ser3) in HT1080 p53KO cells silenced for Mdm2 alone or with double KD of Mdm2 and Spry4. I Immunofluorescence showing F- (red) and G-actin (green) staining. Nuclei (blue) as detected by DAPI staining, n = 3 groups. Representative images (left) and quantification of F/G ratio (right). Graph represents mean ± SD of independent experimental replicates, in each replicate the F/G-actin ratio was quantified in at least 30 events/condition for a total of at least 90 events/condition. More details about the statistical tests used can be found in the Source Data file.

    Article Snippet: For shSpry4 stable cell lines, cells were transduced with a set of four shRNAs against Spry4 (OriGene, cat.#HC108594) or shRNA negative control (OriGene, cat.#TR30033), and using the appropriate drug for cell selection.

    Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Transfection, Control, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, Positive Control, Migration, Immunofluorescence, Staining

    Figure 2. The ubiquitination of GRK2 is involved in D2R β-arrestin pathway-mediated ERK activation. (A) CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R. Serum-starved cells were stimulated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R producing). CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cell lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. Cell lysates were immunoblotted with Mdm2 or β-actin antibodies. About 86% of the Mdm2 levels in cells were diminished. ** p < 0.01 compared with the corresponding Veh group, # p < 0.05 compared with the DA stimulation group (n = 3). (B) GRK2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R, and co-transfected with plasmids encoding GRK2-WT or GRK2-4KR. Serum-starved cells were treated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R-producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R-producing). Cells lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. We measured the levels of p-ERKs and total ERKs in the same sample and then divided the amount of pERKs by the amount of total ERKs to obtain the p-ERK/ERK ratio. The pERK/ERK ratio provided a normalized measure of ERK pathway activation. ** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05 compared with the corresponding Veh group, ## p < 0.01 compared with the DA/GRK2-WT/[βarr]D2R expression group (n = 3).

    Journal: International journal of molecular sciences

    Article Title: Ubiquitination of GRK2 Is Required for the β-Arrestin-Biased Signaling Pathway of Dopamine D2 Receptors to Activate ERK Kinases.

    doi: 10.3390/ijms241210031

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Figure 2. The ubiquitination of GRK2 is involved in D2R β-arrestin pathway-mediated ERK activation. (A) CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R. Serum-starved cells were stimulated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R producing). CTRL-KD and Mdm2-KD cell lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. Cell lysates were immunoblotted with Mdm2 or β-actin antibodies. About 86% of the Mdm2 levels in cells were diminished. ** p < 0.01 compared with the corresponding Veh group, # p < 0.05 compared with the DA stimulation group (n = 3). (B) GRK2-KD cells were transfected with plasmids encoding [Gprot]D2R or [βarr]D2R, and co-transfected with plasmids encoding GRK2-WT or GRK2-4KR. Serum-starved cells were treated with 10 µM DA for 2 min ([Gprot]D2R-producing) or 10 min ([βarr]D2R-producing). Cells lysates were immunoblotted using p-ERK1/2 (1:1000 dilution) and ERK2 (1:1000 dilution) antibodies, respectively. We measured the levels of p-ERKs and total ERKs in the same sample and then divided the amount of pERKs by the amount of total ERKs to obtain the p-ERK/ERK ratio. The pERK/ERK ratio provided a normalized measure of ERK pathway activation. ** p < 0.01, * p < 0.05 compared with the corresponding Veh group, ## p < 0.01 compared with the DA/GRK2-WT/[βarr]D2R expression group (n = 3).

    Article Snippet: GRK2 and Mdm2 shRNAs were obtained from Santa Cruz Biotechnology.

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Activation Assay, Transfection, Expressing

    Figure 4. The Mdm2-mediated ubiquitination of GRK2 occurs in the cytoplasm in response to UNC9994 stimulation. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected with plasmids encoding GFP-GRK2 or GFP-β-arrestin2.

    Journal: International journal of molecular sciences

    Article Title: Ubiquitination of GRK2 Is Required for the β-Arrestin-Biased Signaling Pathway of Dopamine D2 Receptors to Activate ERK Kinases.

    doi: 10.3390/ijms241210031

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Figure 4. The Mdm2-mediated ubiquitination of GRK2 occurs in the cytoplasm in response to UNC9994 stimulation. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected with plasmids encoding GFP-GRK2 or GFP-β-arrestin2.

    Article Snippet: GRK2 and Mdm2 shRNAs were obtained from Santa Cruz Biotechnology.

    Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection

    Figure 5. The tyrosine phosphorylation of GRK2 is required for Mdm2-mediated GKR2 ubiquitination upon the stimulation of the D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected

    Journal: International journal of molecular sciences

    Article Title: Ubiquitination of GRK2 Is Required for the β-Arrestin-Biased Signaling Pathway of Dopamine D2 Receptors to Activate ERK Kinases.

    doi: 10.3390/ijms241210031

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Figure 5. The tyrosine phosphorylation of GRK2 is required for Mdm2-mediated GKR2 ubiquitination upon the stimulation of the D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway. (A) HEK 293 cells were transfected

    Article Snippet: GRK2 and Mdm2 shRNAs were obtained from Santa Cruz Biotechnology.

    Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection

    Figure 7. Diagram showing the mechanisms involved in D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway- mediated ERK activation. After stimulation with an agonist to activate the D2R β-arrestin signaling pathway, Mdm2 moves out of the nucleus to ubiquitinate GRK2, which is in an Src-dependent tyrosine phosphorylation state. Ubiquitinated GRK2 then translocates to the plasma membrane and interacts with activated D2R, followed by the phosphorylation of D2R and recruiting β-arrestin to mediate downstream ERK signal transduction.

    Journal: International journal of molecular sciences

    Article Title: Ubiquitination of GRK2 Is Required for the β-Arrestin-Biased Signaling Pathway of Dopamine D2 Receptors to Activate ERK Kinases.

    doi: 10.3390/ijms241210031

    Figure Lengend Snippet: Figure 7. Diagram showing the mechanisms involved in D2R β-arrestin-dependent pathway- mediated ERK activation. After stimulation with an agonist to activate the D2R β-arrestin signaling pathway, Mdm2 moves out of the nucleus to ubiquitinate GRK2, which is in an Src-dependent tyrosine phosphorylation state. Ubiquitinated GRK2 then translocates to the plasma membrane and interacts with activated D2R, followed by the phosphorylation of D2R and recruiting β-arrestin to mediate downstream ERK signal transduction.

    Article Snippet: GRK2 and Mdm2 shRNAs were obtained from Santa Cruz Biotechnology.

    Techniques: Activation Assay, Phospho-proteomics, Clinical Proteomics, Membrane, Transduction