Differential localization of mammalian Lin-7 (MALS/Veli) PDZ proteins in the kidney
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Differential localization of mammalian Lin-7 (MALS/Veli) PDZ proteins in the kidney
Lin-7 PDZ proteins, also called MALS or Velis, have been shown to coordinate basolateral membrane expression of various target proteins in renal epithelial cell models. Three different Lin-7/MALS/Veli isoforms, encoded by separate genes, have been identified. Here, we show that each Lin-7/MALS/Veli isoform is expressed in the kidney. Using MALS isoform-specific antibodies in combination with cell-specific marker antibodies, we found the products of the three mammalian Lin-7/MALS/Veli genes are differentially expressed along the length of the nephron. MALS/Veli 1 is predominately expressed in the glomerulus, thick ascending limb of Henleās loop (TAL), and the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). MALS/Veli 2 is exclusively expressed in the vasa recta. MALS/Veli 3 is largely located in the DCT and collecting duct. The subcellular localization of MALS/Veli proteins can vary, depending on the isoform and the cell type. In contrast to the predominate basolateral location of MALS/Veli 1 in the TAL and DCT and MALS/Veli 3 in the DCT, MALS/Veli 1 is found diffusely throughout the cytosol of intercalated cells. In the collecting duct, MALS/Veli 3 is chiefly located on the basal membrane. Collectively, these results suggest that different MALS/Veli isoforms may carry out cell type-specific functions. The TAL and distal segments appear to have the most significant capacity for a basolateral membrane-targeting mechanism involving different MALS/Veli isoforms.
- University of Maryland, Baltimore United States
- University of California, San Francisco United States
- University of Maryland School of Medicine United States
Vesicular Transport Proteins, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Membrane Proteins, Nephrons, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Mice, Animals, Protein Isoforms, Kidney Tubules, Collecting
Vesicular Transport Proteins, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Membrane Proteins, Nephrons, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Mice, Animals, Protein Isoforms, Kidney Tubules, Collecting
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