Tweek-dependent formation of ER-PM contact sites enables astrocyte phagocytic function and remodeling of neurons
Kang, Y.; Jefferson, A.; Sheehan, A.; De La Torre, R.; Jay, T.; Chiao, L.; Hulegaard, A.; Corty, M. M.; Baconguis, I.; Zhou, Z.; Freeman, M.
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Neuronal remodeling generates an enormous amount of cellular debris, which is cleared from the nervous system by glia. At the larva-to-adult transition, Drosophila astrocytes transform into phagocytes and engulf degenerating larval synapses, axonal and dendritic debris. Here we show Tweek, a member of the bridge-like lipid transfer protein family, is upregulated in astrocytes as they ramp up their phagocytic function early in metamorphosis, and is essential for internalization and degradation of neuronal debris. Tweek forms a bridge between the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plasma membrane (PM), and loss of Tweek disrupts ER-PM contact formation and membrane lipid distribution. Patient-identified mutations in the human homolog associated with Alkuraya-Kucinskas syndrome resulted in similar defects in neuronal remodeling, indicating these are loss of function mutations. We propose Tweek helps establish and maintain ER-PM contacts during astrocyte phagocytic function and drives bulk lipid transfer to the plasma membrane for continued efficient internalization and degradation of neuronal debris.
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