Unlike eukaryotes, most bacteria do not have a proteasome, but instead, use other protease complexes such as ClpAP and HslUV for their ATP-dependent proteolysis needs. In Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), however, proteasome is not only present, but its activity is essential for the pathogen to persist in the macrophages o mammalian lung epithelium. Recent research has firmly established that the mycobacterial proteasome is a druggable target and that inhibiting its activity could kill the bacteria. Surprisingly, Mtb uses a ubiquitin (Ub)-like tag, the prokaryotic ubiquitin-like protein (Pup), fordelivering the doomed protein for proteasomal degradation. Despite functional similarities between Pup and Ub systems, recent work has revealed fundamental differences between these two conjugation pathways, and between Ub and Pup themselves. Therefore, the prokaryotes and eukaryotes have developed parallel but distinct mechanisms to regulate the protein stability by proteasomes. During the previous funding period, we have successfully addressed several important questions centered on the Mtb 20S proteasome assembly, gate closure and opening mechanism, and how the proteolytic activity is inhibited by the general or Mtb-specific proteasomal inhibitors. We have also revealed that the proteasomal ATPase Mpa recognizes and recruits the pupylated protein substrates via a binding-induced folding mechanism. In the next funding cycle, we will continue to study Mtb proteasome inhibition by novel compounds, and to understand structure and function of the Mtb Pup-proteasome pathway.

Public Health Relevance

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the causative agent for TB. The biological pathway Pup- proteasome is essential for Mtb to resist killing by the mammalian host macrophage. Our research on Mtb Pup-proteasome pathway will improve our knowledge on the unique system and facilitate anti-TB drug development.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
7R01AI070285-11
Application #
9316188
Study Section
Macromolecular Structure and Function C Study Section (MSFC)
Program Officer
Lacourciere, Karen A
Project Start
2016-09-01
Project End
2017-05-31
Budget Start
2016-09-01
Budget End
2017-05-31
Support Year
11
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
$475,000
Indirect Cost
$225,000
Name
Van Andel Research Institute
Department
Type
Research Institutes
DUNS #
129273160
City
Grand Rapids
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
49503
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