The Ca super(2+)/Mn super(2+) ion-pump PMR1 links elevation of cytosolic Ca super(2+) levels to alpha -synuclein toxicity in Parkinson's disease models
Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons, which arises from a yet elusive concurrence between genetic and environmental factors. The protein alpha -synuclein ( alpha Syn), the principle toxic effector in PD, has been shown to interfere with neuro...
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Published in | Cell death and differentiation Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 465 - 477 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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01.03.2013
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Summary: | Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons, which arises from a yet elusive concurrence between genetic and environmental factors. The protein alpha -synuclein ( alpha Syn), the principle toxic effector in PD, has been shown to interfere with neuronal Ca super(2+) fluxes, arguing for an involvement of deregulated Ca super(2+) homeostasis in this neuronal demise. Here, we identify the Golgi-resident Ca super(2+)/Mn super(2+) ATPase PMR1 (plasma membrane-related Ca super(2+)-ATPase 1) as a phylogenetically conserved mediator of alpha Syn-driven changes in Ca super(2+) homeostasis and cytotoxicity. Expression of alpha Syn in yeast resulted in elevated cytosolic Ca super(2+) levels and increased cell death, both of which could be inhibited by deletion of PMR1. Accordingly, absence of PMR1 prevented alpha Syn-induced loss of dopaminergic neurons in nematodes and flies. In addition, alpha Syn failed to compromise locomotion and survival of flies when PMR1 was absent. In conclusion, the alpha Syn-driven rise of cytosolic Ca super(2+) levels is pivotal for its cytotoxicity and requires PMR1. |
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ISSN: | 1350-9047 |
DOI: | 10.1038/cdd.2012.142 |