Dynlt3, a novel fundamental regulator of melanosome movement, distribution, maturation and transfer
Aktary, Z.; Conde, A.; Rambow, F.; Di Marco, M.; Amblard, F.; Hurbain, I.; Raposo, G.; Delevoye, C.; Coscoy, S.; LARUE, L.
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Skin pigmentation is dependent on cellular processes including melanosome biogenesis, transport, maturation and transfer to keratinocytes. However, how the cells finely control these processes in space and time to ensure proper pigmentation remains unclear. Here, we show that a component of the cytoplasmic dynein complex, Dynlt3, is required for efficient melanosome transport, maturation and transfer. In melanocytes with decreased levels of Dynlt3, pigmented melanosomes undergo a more directional (convective) motion leading to their peripheral location in the cell, and are not fully matured. Stage IV melanosomes are more acidic, but still heavily pigmented, resulting in a less efficient melanosome transfer. Finally, the level of Dynlt3 is dependent on {beta}-catenin activity, revealing a novel function of the Wnt/{beta}-catenin signalling pathway during melanocyte and skin pigmentation, by coupling the transport, position and maturation of melanosomes required for their transfer.
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