Yb-1 phosphorylation at serine 209 inhibits its nuclear translocation

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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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number428
JournalInternational journal of molecular sciences
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Akt
  • Nuclear transport
  • Phosphorylation
  • S102
  • S209
  • YB-1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Biology
  • Spectroscopy
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry

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