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ATP13A1 engages GET3 to facilitate substrate-specific translocation

Yang, X.; Li, T.; Fang, Z.; Feng, Z.; Zou, Y.

2024-02-12 biochemistry
10.1101/2024.02.12.579870 bioRxiv
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Proper localization of proteins to their final destinations is crucial for preserving cellular structure and functions. The interpretation and sorting of highly variable targeting sequences in secreted and membrane proteins, however, pose a challenge in achieving precise localization within specific secretory apparatus. In this study, we demonstrate that atypical signal sequences characterized by high hydrophobicity and/or the absence of characteristic charges undergo targeting to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a reverse orientation, followed by partial cleavage. The P5A- ATPase ATP13A1 recognizes the cleaved signal sequence and dislocates it to the targeting factor GET3, subsequently engaging SEC61 for further translocation. Our findings unveil a comprehensive translocation pathway that operates in a substrate- specific manner, ensuring both high efficiency and fidelity in the protein subcellular localization.

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