Positive feedback induces switch between distributive and processive phosphorylation of Hog1
Mosbacher, M.; Lee, S. S.; Peter, M.; Claassen, M.
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Cellular decision making often builds on ultrasensitive MAPK pathways. The phosphorylation mechanism of MAP kinase has so far been described as either distributive or processive, with distributive mechanisms generating ultrasensitivity in theoretical analyses. However, the in vivo mechanism of MAP kinase phosphorylation and its regulation by feedback loops remain unclear. We thus characterized the regulation of the MAP kinase Hog1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is transiently activated in response to hyperosmolarity. Specifically, we combined Hog1 activation data from different modalities and multiple conditions. We constructed ODE models with different pathway topologies, which were then assessed via parameter estimation and model selection. Interestingly, our best fitting model switches between distributive and processive phosphorylation behavior via a positive feedback loop targeting the MAP kinase-kinase Pbs2. Simulations further suggest that this mixed mechanism is required not only for full sensitivity to stimuli, but also to ensure robustness to different perturbations.
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