YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation

YB-1 is a multifunctional DNA- and RNA-binding protein involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. YB-1 is a predominantly cytoplasmic protein that is transported to the nucleus in certain conditions, including DNA-damaging stress, transcription inhibition, and viral infection. I...

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Main Authors: Ekaterina M. Sogorina, Ekaterina R. Kim, Alexey V. Sorokin, Dmitry N. Lyabin, Lev P. Ovchinnikov, Daria A. Mordovkina, Irina A. Eliseeva
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author Ekaterina M. Sogorina
Ekaterina R. Kim
Alexey V. Sorokin
Dmitry N. Lyabin
Lev P. Ovchinnikov
Daria A. Mordovkina
Irina A. Eliseeva
author_facet Ekaterina M. Sogorina
Ekaterina R. Kim
Alexey V. Sorokin
Dmitry N. Lyabin
Lev P. Ovchinnikov
Daria A. Mordovkina
Irina A. Eliseeva
author_sort Ekaterina M. Sogorina
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description YB-1 is a multifunctional DNA- and RNA-binding protein involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. YB-1 is a predominantly cytoplasmic protein that is transported to the nucleus in certain conditions, including DNA-damaging stress, transcription inhibition, and viral infection. In tumors, YB-1 nuclear localization correlates with high aggressiveness, multidrug resistance, and a poor prognosis. It is known that posttranslational modifications can regulate the nuclear translocation of YB-1. In particular, well-studied phosphorylation at serine 102 (S102) activates YB-1 nuclear import. Here, we report that Akt kinase phosphorylates YB-1 in vitro at serine 209 (S209), which is located in the vicinity of the YB-1 nuclear localization signal. Using phosphomimetic substitutions, we showed that S209 phosphorylation inhibits YB-1 nuclear translocation and prevents p-S102-mediated YB-1 nuclear import.
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spelling doaj.art-b58d6b59131b4edb82b4b60caed085a22023-11-23T11:39:54ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672021-12-0123142810.3390/ijms23010428YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear TranslocationEkaterina M. Sogorina0Ekaterina R. Kim1Alexey V. Sorokin2Dmitry N. Lyabin3Lev P. Ovchinnikov4Daria A. Mordovkina5Irina A. Eliseeva6Group of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaGroup of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaGroup of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaGroup of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaGroup of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaGroup of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaGroup of Protein Biosynthesis Regulation, Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, RussiaYB-1 is a multifunctional DNA- and RNA-binding protein involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. YB-1 is a predominantly cytoplasmic protein that is transported to the nucleus in certain conditions, including DNA-damaging stress, transcription inhibition, and viral infection. In tumors, YB-1 nuclear localization correlates with high aggressiveness, multidrug resistance, and a poor prognosis. It is known that posttranslational modifications can regulate the nuclear translocation of YB-1. In particular, well-studied phosphorylation at serine 102 (S102) activates YB-1 nuclear import. Here, we report that Akt kinase phosphorylates YB-1 in vitro at serine 209 (S209), which is located in the vicinity of the YB-1 nuclear localization signal. Using phosphomimetic substitutions, we showed that S209 phosphorylation inhibits YB-1 nuclear translocation and prevents p-S102-mediated YB-1 nuclear import.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/1/428YB-1Aktnuclear transportS102S209phosphorylation
spellingShingle Ekaterina M. Sogorina
Ekaterina R. Kim
Alexey V. Sorokin
Dmitry N. Lyabin
Lev P. Ovchinnikov
Daria A. Mordovkina
Irina A. Eliseeva
YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
YB-1
Akt
nuclear transport
S102
S209
phosphorylation
title YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation
title_full YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation
title_fullStr YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation
title_full_unstemmed YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation
title_short YB-1 Phosphorylation at Serine 209 Inhibits Its Nuclear Translocation
title_sort yb 1 phosphorylation at serine 209 inhibits its nuclear translocation
topic YB-1
Akt
nuclear transport
S102
S209
phosphorylation
url https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/1/428
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