Golgi-associated RhoBTB3 targets cyclin E for ubiquitylation and promotes cell cycle progression

J Cell Biol. 2013 Oct 28;203(2):233-50. doi: 10.1083/jcb.201305158. Epub 2013 Oct 21.

Abstract

Cyclin E regulates the cell cycle transition from G1 to S phase and is degraded before entry into G2 phase. Here we show that RhoBTB3, a Golgi-associated, Rho-related ATPase, regulates the S/G2 transition of the cell cycle by targeting cyclin E for ubiquitylation. Depletion of RhoBTB3 arrested cells in S phase, triggered Golgi fragmentation, and elevated cyclin E levels. On the Golgi, RhoBTB3 bound cyclin E as part of a Cullin3 (CUL3)-dependent RING-E3 ubiquitin ligase complex comprised of RhoBTB3, CUL3, and RBX1. Golgi association of this complex was required for its ability to catalyze cyclin E ubiquitylation and allow normal cell cycle progression. These experiments reveal a novel role for a Ras superfamily member in catalyzing cyclin E turnover during S phase, as well as an unexpected, essential role for the Golgi as a ubiquitylation platform for cell cycle control.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism
  • Cell Cycle*
  • Cell Size
  • Cullin Proteins / metabolism
  • Cyclin E / genetics
  • Cyclin E / metabolism*
  • G2 Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoints
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Golgi Apparatus / enzymology*
  • Golgi Apparatus / pathology
  • HEK293 Cells
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Oncogene Proteins / genetics
  • Oncogene Proteins / metabolism*
  • RNA Interference
  • S Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoints
  • Time Factors
  • Transfection
  • Ubiquitination
  • Video Recording
  • rho GTP-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • rho GTP-Binding Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • CCNE1 protein, human
  • CUL3 protein, human
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Cullin Proteins
  • Cyclin E
  • Oncogene Proteins
  • RBX1 protein, human
  • RhoBTB3 protein, human
  • rho GTP-Binding Proteins