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c-Abl acetylation by histone acetyltransferases regulates its nuclear-cytoplasmic localization.

Authors :
di Bari MG
Ciuffini L
Mingardi M
Testi R
Soddu S
BarilĂ  D
Source :
EMBO reports [EMBO Rep] 2006 Jul; Vol. 7 (7), pp. 727-33. Date of Electronic Publication: 2006 Apr 28.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

c-Abl function is strictly dependent on its subcellular localization. Using an in vitro approach, we identify c-Abl as a new substrate for p300, CBP (CREB-binding protein) and PCAF (p300/CBP-associated factor) histone acetyltransferases. Remarkably, acetylation markedly alters its subcellular localization. Point mutagenesis indicated that Lys 730, located in the second nuclear localization signal, is the main target of p300 activity. It has previously been reported that c-Abl accumulates in the cytoplasm during myogenic differentiation. Here, we show that c-Abl protein is acetylated at early stages of myogenic differentiation. Indeed, acetylation on Lys 730 drives c-Abl accumulation in the cytoplasm and promotes differentiation. Thus, Lys 730 acetylation is a novel post-translational modification of c-Abl and a novel mechanism for modulating its subcellular localization that contributes to myogenic differentiation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1469-221X
Volume :
7
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
EMBO reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16648821
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.embor.7400700