Mono-ADP-ribosylation of the G protein betagamma dimer is modulated by hormones and inhibited by Arf6

J Biol Chem. 2011 Feb 25;286(8):5995-6005. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M110.112466. Epub 2010 Dec 9.

Abstract

Mono-ADP-ribosylation is a reversible post-translational modification that can modulate the functions of target proteins. We have previously demonstrated that the β subunit of heterotrimeric G proteins is endogenously mono-ADP-ribosylated, and once modified, the βγ dimer is inactive toward its effector enzymes. To better understand the physiological relevance of this post-translational modification, we have studied its hormonal regulation. Here, we report that Gβ subunit mono-ADP-ribosylation is differentially modulated by G protein-coupled receptors. In intact cells, hormone stimulation of the thrombin receptor induces Gβ subunit mono-ADP-ribosylation, which can affect G protein signaling. Conversely, hormone stimulation of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) inhibits Gβ subunit mono-ADP-ribosylation. We also provide the first demonstration that activation of the GnRHR can activate the ADP-ribosylation factor Arf6, which in turn inhibits Gβ subunit mono-ADP-ribosylation. Indeed, removal of Arf6 from purified plasma membranes results in loss of GnRHR-mediated inhibition of Gβ subunit mono-ADP-ribosylation, which is fully restored by re-addition of purified, myristoylated Arf6. We show that Arf6 acts as a competitive inhibitor of the endogenous ADP-ribosyltransferase and is itself modified by this enzyme. These data provide further understanding of the mechanisms that regulate endogenous ADP-ribosylation of the Gβ subunit, and they demonstrate a novel role for Arf6 in hormone regulation of Gβ subunit mono-ADP-ribosylation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • ADP Ribose Transferases / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • ADP Ribose Transferases / genetics
  • ADP Ribose Transferases / metabolism
  • ADP-Ribosylation Factor 6
  • ADP-Ribosylation Factors / genetics
  • ADP-Ribosylation Factors / metabolism*
  • Adenosine Diphosphate Ribose / genetics
  • Adenosine Diphosphate Ribose / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • CHO Cells
  • Cattle
  • Cricetinae
  • Cricetulus
  • GTP-Binding Protein beta Subunits / genetics
  • GTP-Binding Protein beta Subunits / metabolism*
  • GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits / genetics
  • GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits / metabolism*
  • Hormones / metabolism
  • Hormones / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational / drug effects
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational / physiology*
  • Receptors, LHRH / genetics
  • Receptors, LHRH / metabolism

Substances

  • ADP-Ribosylation Factor 6
  • GNRHR protein, human
  • GTP-Binding Protein beta Subunits
  • GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits
  • Hormones
  • Receptors, LHRH
  • Adenosine Diphosphate Ribose
  • ADP Ribose Transferases
  • ADP-Ribosylation Factors
  • ARF6 protein, human