Rose M, Dütting E, Enz R (2008)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2008
Book Volume: 105
Pages Range: 2378-2387
Journal Issue: 105
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-4159.2008.05331.x
The function of the CNS depends on the correct regulation of neurotransmitter receptors by interacting proteins. Here, we screened a retinal cDNA library for proteins interacting with the intracellular C-terminus of the metabotropic glutamate receptor isoform 8a (mGluR8a). The band 4.1B protein binds to the C-termini of mGluR8a and mGluR8b, co-localizes with these glutamate receptors in transfected mammalian cells, facilitates their cell surface expression and inhibits the mGluR8 mediated reduction of intracellular cAMP concentrations. In contrast, no interaction with 4.1B was observed for other mGluRs tested. Amino acids encoded by exons 19 and 20 of 4.1B and a stretch of four basic amino acids present in the mGluR8 C-termini mediate the protein interaction. Besides binding to 4.1B, mGluR8 isoforms interact with 4.1G, 4.1N, and 4.1R. Because band 4.1 transcripts undergo extensive alternative splicing, we analyzed the splicing pattern of interacting regions and detected a 4.1B isoform expressed specifically in the retina. Within this tissue, mGluR8 and 4.1B, 4.1G, 4.1N, and 4.1R show a comparable distribution, being expressed in both synaptic layers and in somata of the ganglion cell layer. In summary, our studies identified band 4.1 proteins as new players for the mGluR8 mediated signal transduction. © 2008 The Authors.
APA:
Rose, M., Dütting, E., & Enz, R. (2008). Band 4.1 proteins are expressed in the retina and interact with both isoforms of the metabotropic glutamate receptor type 8. Journal of Neurochemistry, 105(105), 2378-2387. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-4159.2008.05331.x
MLA:
Rose, Melanie, E. Dütting, and Ralf Enz. "Band 4.1 proteins are expressed in the retina and interact with both isoforms of the metabotropic glutamate receptor type 8." Journal of Neurochemistry 105.105 (2008): 2378-2387.
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