title: Gbeta 5gamma 2 is a highly selective activator of phospholipid-dependent enzymes.
abstract: In this study, Gbeta specificity in the regulation of Gbetagamma-sensitive phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) and phospholipase Cbeta (PLCbeta) isozymes was examined. Recombinant mammalian Gbeta(1-3)gamma(2) complexes purified from Sf9 membranes stimulated PI3Kgamma lipid kinase activity with similar potency (10-30 nm) and efficacy, whereas transducin Gbetagamma was less potent. Functionally active Gbeta(5)gamma(2) dimers were purified from Sf9 cell membranes following coexpression of Gbeta(5) and Ggamma(2-His). This preparation as well as Gbeta(1)gamma(2-His) supported pertussis toxin-mediated ADP-ribosylation of Galpha(i1). Gbeta(1)gamma(2-His) stimulated PI3Kgamma lipid and protein kinase activities at nanomolar concentrations, whereas Gbeta(5)gamma(2-His) had no effect. Accordingly, Gbeta(1)gamma(2-His), but not Gbeta(5)gamma(2-His), significantly stimulated the lipid kinase activity of PI3Kbeta in the presence or absence of tyrosine-phosphorylated peptides derived from the p85-binding domain of the platelet derived-growth factor receptor. Conversely, both preparations were able to stimulate PLCbeta(2) and PLCbeta(1). However, Gbeta(1)gamma(2-His), but not Gbeta(5)gamma(2-His), activated PLCbeta(3). Experimental evidence suggests that the mechanism of Gbeta(5)-dependent effector selectivity may differ between PI3K and PLCbeta. In conclusion, these data indicate that Gbeta subunits are able to discriminate among effectors independently of Galpha due to selective protein-protein interaction.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Pharmakologie, Freie Universität Berlin, Thielallee 69-73, 14195 Berlin (Dahlem), Germany.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Maier
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Babich
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Macrez
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Leopoldt
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gierschik
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Illenberger
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nurnberg
mesh_terms: D004789:Enzyme Activation; D044387:GTP-Binding Protein beta Subunits; D044388:GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits; D019204:GTP-Binding Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D020962:Heterotrimeric GTP-Binding Proteins; D006801:Humans; D007527:Isoenzymes / Q000378:metabolism*; D019869:Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / Q000378:metabolism*; D054799:Phospholipase C beta; D010743:Phospholipids / Q000378:metabolism*; D011994:Recombinant Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D013379:Substrate Specificity; D010738:Type C Phospholipases / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: C118981:G-protein Beta gamma; D044387:GTP-Binding Protein beta Subunits; D044388:GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits; D007527:Isoenzymes; D010743:Phospholipids; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D019869:Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases; D010738:Type C Phospholipases; D054799:Phospholipase C beta; D019204:GTP-Binding Proteins; D020962:Heterotrimeric GTP-Binding Proteins