A yeast model of the ALS protein Matrin3 uncovers Hsp90 and its co-chaperone Sti1 as modifiers of misfolding and toxicity
Duennwald, M.; Di Gregorio, S. E.; Esmaeili, M. A.; Salem, A.
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The MATR3 gene encoding the protein Matrin3 is implicated in the pathogenesis of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Matrin3 forms neuronal cytoplasmic and nuclear inclusions in ALS-affected neurons. Additionally, 13 heterozygous missense mutations in MATR3 are identified in ALS patients. To further explore Matrin3 misfolding and toxicity, we established and characterized a yeast model. We demonstrate that wild type Matrin3 and the ALS-associated variant F115C are toxic and form inclusions in yeast. Our further characterization uncovers substantial modification of Matrin3 toxicity and inclusion formation by Hsp90 and its co-chaperones, specifically Sti1. Thus, our study demonstrates how specific branches of cellular protein quality control regulate the misfolding and toxicity of Matrin3. Summary StatementWe established and characterized a yeast model expressing human Matrin3, a protein implicated in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Using this yeast model and mammalian neuronal cells, we showed that Matrin3 mislocalizes and forms inclusions, is cytotoxic, and increases sensitivity to cellular stress. We also uncovered that Hsp90 and particularly its co-chaperone Sti1 alter Matrin3 toxicity.
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