Abstract
Lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor (LOX-1) is a scavenger receptor that binds oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL) and has a role in atherosclerosis development. The N-terminus intracellular region (cytoplasmic domain) of LOX-1 mediates receptor internalization and trafficking, potentially through intracellular protein interactions. Using affinity isolation, we identified 6 of the 8 components of the chaperonin-containing TCP-1 (CCT) complex bound to LOX-1 cytoplasmic domain, which we verified by coimmunoprecipitation and immunostaining in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. We found that the interaction between CCT and LOX-1 is direct and ATP-dependent and that OxLDL suppressed this interaction. Understanding the association between LOX-1 and the CCT complex may facilitate the design of novel therapies for cardiovascular disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2133-2140 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 588 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 13 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atherosclerosis
- CCT complex
- Lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor
- Protein-protein interaction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cell Biology