ADAM10, the rate-limiting protease of regulated intramembrane proteolysis of Notch and other proteins, is processed by ADAMS-9, ADAMS-15, and the gamma-secretase

J Biol Chem. 2009 Apr 24;284(17):11738-47. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M805894200. Epub 2009 Feb 11.

Abstract

ADAM10 is involved in the proteolytic processing and shedding of proteins such as the amyloid precursor protein (APP), cadherins, and the Notch receptors, thereby initiating the regulated intramembrane proteolysis (RIP) of these proteins. Here, we demonstrate that the sheddase ADAM10 is also subject to RIP. We identify ADAM9 and -15 as the proteases responsible for releasing the ADAM10 ectodomain, and Presenilin/gamma-Secretase as the protease responsible for the release of the ADAM10 intracellular domain (ICD). This domain then translocates to the nucleus and localizes to nuclear speckles, thought to be involved in gene regulation. Thus, ADAM10 performs a dual role in cells, as a metalloprotease when it is membrane-bound, and as a potential signaling protein once cleaved by ADAM9/15 and the gamma-Secretase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • ADAM Proteins / metabolism*
  • ADAM Proteins / physiology*
  • ADAM10 Protein
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases / metabolism*
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases / physiology
  • Animals
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic*
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism*
  • Membrane Proteins / physiology*
  • Mice
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Presenilins / metabolism
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Receptors, Notch / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction
  • Subcellular Fractions / metabolism
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins
  • Presenilins
  • Receptors, Notch
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases
  • ADAM Proteins
  • Adam15 protein, mouse
  • Adam9 protein, mouse
  • ADAM10 Protein
  • Adam10 protein, mouse