Alternative Splicing in Ca(V)2.2 Regulates Neuronal Trafficking via Adaptor Protein Complex-1 Adaptor Protein Motifs.
N-type voltage-gated calcium (Ca(V)2.2) channels are expressed in neurons and targeted to the plasma membrane of presynaptic terminals, facilitating neurotransmitter release. Here, we find that the adaptor protein complex-1 (AP-1) mediates trafficking of Ca(V)2.2 from the trans-Golgi network to the cell surface. Examination of splice variants of Ca(V)2.2, containing either exon 37a (selectively expressed in nociceptors) or 37b in the proximal C terminus, reveal that canonical AP-1 binding motifs, YxxΦ and [DE]xxxL[LI], present only in exon 37a, enhance intracellular trafficking of exon 37a-containing Ca(V)2.2 to the axons and plasma membrane of rat DRG neurons. Finally, we identify differential effects of dopamine-2 receptor (D2R) and its agonist-induced activation on trafficking of Ca(V)2.2 isoforms. D2R slowed the endocytosis of Ca(V)2.2 containing exon 37b, but not exon 37a, and activation by the agonist quinpirole reversed the effect of the D2R. Our work thus reveals key mechanisms involved in the trafficking of N-type calcium channels.
Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom.
Natsuko
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Macabuag
Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom a.dolphin@ucl.ac.uk.
Annette C
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Dolphin
D033961:Adaptor Protein Complex 1 / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology*; D017398:Alternative Splicing / Q000235:genetics*; D001369:Axons / Q000378:metabolism; D020126:Brefeldin A / Q000494:pharmacology; D020864:Calcium Channels, N-Type / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology*; D002460:Cell Line; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000378:metabolism; D004705:Endocytosis / Q000502:physiology; D005091:Exons / Q000235:genetics; D005727:Ganglia, Spinal / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D006056:Golgi Apparatus / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009474:Neurons / Q000378:metabolism*; D018408:Patch-Clamp Techniques; D011500:Protein Synthesis Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology; D017448:Receptors, Dopamine D2 / Q000378:metabolism; D014162:Transfection
D033961:Adaptor Protein Complex 1; C500545:CACNA1B protein, human; D020864:Calcium Channels, N-Type; D011500:Protein Synthesis Inhibitors; D017448:Receptors, Dopamine D2; D020126:Brefeldin A
G-protein-coupled receptor; adaptor protein; calcium channel; dopamine receptor; electrophysiology; trafficking