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Common Regulatory Pathways for the Genesis of Lysosome-Related Organelles and Dynamics of Microtubules during Development

Award Number: R01NS119614
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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PROJECT SUMMARY Lysosome-Related Organelles (LROs) contain both lysosomal proteins and cell-type specific proteins in an acidic lumen. They are enlarged in Chediak-Higashi Syndrome (CHS) patients resulting from either excessive fusion or inhibition of their fission. The mutated gene in CHS encodes the lysosomal trafficking regulator (LYST) protein, whose function is poorly understood. Defects in microtubule behavior and centrosome behavior are seen at the immunological synapse of CHS patients but whether microtubule nucleation is affected directly in CHS cells is controversial. To determine LYST's function in LROs and clarify its requirements at microtubules, we will use a Drosophila model in which mutants of the LYST counterpart, encoded by the mauve (mv) gene, show enlarged LROs (yolk granules) and microtubule defects in mitosis and in maintaining nuclei at the correct position in the embryo. Mauve co-immunoprecipitates from Drosophila embryos with factors involved in maturation of endosomes; a factor enabling dissociation of the SNARE complex from mature vesicles; Dynein/Dynactin, which have roles in vesicle trafficking and at microtubules; and several centrosome-associated molecules. Thus, this stage of Drosophila development is highly amenable to study the role of LYST/Mauve in the biogenesis of LROs and at microtubules and centrosomes. To establish the role of the Mauve/LYST complex in regulating LRO size and trafficking, we will follow yolk granule biogenesis in wild-type and mv-mutant females; determine the effects of constitutively active and dominant-negative forms of the enodcytotic regulators Rab5, Rab7 and NSF1. To discover the role of Mauve/LYST complex in regulating microtubule dynamics, we will determine microtubule defects in mv- derived embryos and establish the genetic interactions between mv and genes for microtubule associated proteins with which it associates and physical interactions between these gene products. By determining how Mauve directs the centrosomal association of Minispindles protein; how together with Rab5 and Dynein, it promotes accumulation of microtubule associated proteins at the centrosome; and how Mauve's partner proteins participate in recruitment of microtubule organizing molecules at centrosomes we will uncover how vesicle trafficking associated proteins can participate in promoting centrosomal maturation. We anticipate that this will define the dual role of Mauve/LYST in regulating vesicle fission/fusion and in the trafficking of proteins important for microtubule nucleation and centrosome maturation. We anticipate our findings will translate to human cells where they will have potential to unlock doors for the development of therapeutic agents to treat the immunological defects of CHS patients.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $424,733 )
2024	2024	CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD	PASADENA	CA	91125	LOS ANGELES	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	5	8/1/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$424,733
														Subtotal = $424,733

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $437,868 )
2023	2023	CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD	PASADENA	CA	91125	LOS ANGELES	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	4	8/16/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$437,868
														Subtotal = $437,868

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $437,868 )
2022	2022	CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD	PASADENA	CA	91125	LOS ANGELES	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	3	8/16/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$437,868
														Subtotal = $437,868

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $437,868 )
2021	2021	CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD	PASADENA	CA	91125	LOS ANGELES	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	2	8/9/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$437,868
														Subtotal = $437,868

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $437,868 )
2020	2020	CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD	PASADENA	CA	91125	LOS ANGELES	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	1	9/24/2020	NEW	$437,868
														Subtotal = $437,868

Grand Total All Awards = $2,176,205

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Common Regulatory Pathways for the Genesis of Lysosome-Related Organelles and Dynamics of Microtubules during Development

Award Number: R01NS119614

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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