Formation of the B9-domain protein complex MKS1-B9D2-B9D1 is essential as a diffusion barrier for ciliary membrane proteins

Misato Okazaki, Takuya Kobayashi, Shuhei Chiba, Ryota Takei, Luxiaoxue Liang, Kazuhisa Nakayama, Yohei Katoh

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Abstract

Cilia are plasma membrane protrusions that act as cellular antennae and propellers in eukaryotes. To achieve their sensory and motile functions, cilia maintain protein and lipid compositions that are distinct from those of the cell body. The transition zone (TZ) is a specialized region located at the ciliary base, which functions as a barrier separating the interior and exterior of cilia. The TZ comprises a number of transmembrane and soluble proteins. Meckel syndrome (MKS)1, B9 domain (B9D)1/MKS9, and B9D2/MKS10 are soluble TZ proteins that are encoded by causative genes of MKS and have a B9D in common. We here demonstrate the interaction mode of these B9D proteins to be MKS1-B9D2-B9D1 and demonstrate their interdependent localization to the TZ. Phenotypic analyses of MKS1-knockout (KO) and B9D2-KO cells show that the B9D proteins are involved in, although not essential for, normal cilia biogenesis. Rescue experiments of these KO cells show that formation of the B9D protein complex is crucial for creating a diffusion barrier for ciliary membrane proteins.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2259-2268
Number of pages10
JournalMolecular biology of the cell
Volume31
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Sept
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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