The ArfGAP Glo3 is required for the generation of COPI vesicles

Mol Biol Cell. 2004 Sep;15(9):4064-72. doi: 10.1091/mbc.e04-04-0316. Epub 2004 Jul 14.

Abstract

The small GTPase Arf and coatomer (COPI) are required for the generation of retrograde transport vesicles. Arf activity is regulated by guanine exchange factors (ArfGEF) and GTPase-activating proteins (ArfGAPs). The ArfGAPs Gcs1 and Glo3 provide essential overlapping function for retrograde vesicular transport from the Golgi to the endoplasmic reticulum. We have identified Glo3 as a component of COPI vesicles. Furthermore, we find that a mutant version of the Glo3 protein exerts a negative effect on retrograde transport, even in the presence of the ArfGAP Gcs1. Finally, we present evidence supporting a role for ArfGAP protein in the generation of COPI retrograde transport vesicles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • ADP-Ribosylation Factors / genetics
  • ADP-Ribosylation Factors / metabolism*
  • Base Sequence
  • Biological Transport, Active
  • COP-Coated Vesicles / metabolism*
  • DNA, Fungal / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism
  • GTPase-Activating Proteins / genetics
  • GTPase-Activating Proteins / metabolism*
  • Genes, Fungal
  • Membrane Proteins / genetics
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
  • Mutation
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / growth & development
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / genetics
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / metabolism*
  • Vesicular Transport Proteins

Substances

  • DNA, Fungal
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • EMP47 protein, S cerevisiae
  • GCS1 protein, S cerevisiae
  • GTPase-Activating Proteins
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
  • Vesicular Transport Proteins
  • ADP-Ribosylation Factors