Human follitropin receptor (FSHR) interacts with the adapter protein 14-3-3tau

Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2004 May 31;220(1-2):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2004.04.012.

Abstract

The human follitropin (follicle stimulating hormone, FSH) receptor (FSHR) is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). To identify cytoplasmic proteins that may regulate FSHR function, a yeast-based interaction trap was performed. A linked construct of the first and second intracellular loops (iL1-iL2 bait) of FSHR was used as bait and a human ovarian cDNA library was used as prey. Among the proteins identified that interacted with the bait was 14-3-3tau, a member of a family of homodimeric cytoplasmic adapter proteins. Human granulosa cells, the site of FSHR expression in the ovary, were found to contain 14-3-3tau. Importantly, 14-3-3tau co-immunoprecipitated with FSHR stably expressed in HEK 293 cells. Its association with FSHR was follitropin-dependent. Over-expression of 14-3-3tau resulted in a modest decrease of follitropin-induced cAMP accumulation. Collectively, these data support a role for 14-3-3tau in follitropin action. The finding that 14-3-3tau interacts with FSHR is novel and should lead to new insights into the regulation of GPCR in general and FSHR specifically.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • 14-3-3 Proteins / genetics
  • 14-3-3 Proteins / metabolism*
  • Amino Acid Motifs
  • Cell Line
  • Cyclic AMP / metabolism
  • Female
  • Granulosa Cells / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Immunoprecipitation
  • Luteal Cells / metabolism
  • Protein Binding
  • Receptors, FSH / genetics
  • Receptors, FSH / metabolism*
  • Transfection
  • Two-Hybrid System Techniques

Substances

  • 14-3-3 Proteins
  • Receptors, FSH
  • Cyclic AMP