HIV-1 Vpr Induces Degradation of Nucleolar Protein CCDC137 as a Consequence of Cell Cycle Arrest
Martins, L. J.; DePaula-Silva, A. B.; Planelles, V.
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Expression of HIV-1 accessory proteins Vif and Vpr results in G2/M cell cycle arrest by hijacking the host ubiquitin-proteasome system. Vif directs cell cycle arrest by targeting protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit B alpha (PP2AB56) for degradation. However, the ubiquitination target(s) of Vpr that is directly responsible for G2/M arrest has remained elusive. Recently, Vpr directed degradation of nucleolar protein coiled-coil domain containing 137 (CCDC137), also known as retinoic acid resistance factor (RaRF), has been implicated as the proximal event leading to G2/M cell cycle arrest. In this study we aimed to further investigate this finding. We confirm that CCDC137 is targeted for degradation in the presence of Vpr with a requirement for the CUL4ADDB1.DCAF1 E3 ligase complex. However, degradation of CCDC137 is a general consequence, rather than a trigger, of G2/M arrest. Thus, whether induced by Vpr expression or pharmacologically via CDK1 inhibition, G2/M blockade results in degradation of CCDC137. Furthermore, siRNA-mediated depletion of CCDC137 failed to induce G2/M arrest.
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