Fam20C is the archetypical member of a unique family of secretory pathway kinases and is critical for many cellular processes including proper biomineralization of bones and teeth and regulation of kidney phosphate metabolism. Inactivating mutations in Fam20C cause Raine Syndrome, a severe osteosclerotic bone dysplasia that presents as abnormal hardening of bones, microcephaly, and gum hyperplasia. Fam20C phosphorylates secretory/extracellular proteins within a highly conserved Ser-x-Glu/pSer motif. We have recently discovered that Fam20C kinase activity is allosterically regulated via formation of a protein complex with a closely related member of the Fam20 family, Fam20A. Inactivating Fam20A mutations also cause severe tooth enamel defects in the disorder Amelogenesis Imperfecta, suggesting that both Fam20C and Fam20A are critical for proper biomineralization. We have queried the secreted phosphoproteome from several cell types and found that Fam20C is responsible for generating the vast majority (>90%) of secretory phosphoproteins. The secreted phosphoproteome is highly cell-type specific and the biological functions of Fam20C phosphorylation within most of these proteins are unclear. Many of the Fam20C substrates that we have identified are components of the extracellular matrix, and loss of Fam20C function exerts profound effects on cellular adhesion, migration, and invasiveness. Together, our preliminary data suggest that Fam20C- dependent phosphorylation plays critical roles in processes extending far beyond biomineralization to other diverse functions such as regulation of the extracellular matrix, wound healing, and lipid homeostasis. Because little is known about the role of specific Fam20C phosphorylation events within target substrates, our findings highlight the importance of understanding how Fam20C is regulated and of clarifying the physiological impact of Fam20C phosphorylation of specific substrates. This proposal will focus on defining the regulation of Fam20C by Fam20A and determining the role of Fam20C phosphorylation sites within extracellular matrix proteins.

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Fam20C is an enzyme that adds phosphate to a diverse array of proteins transported outside cells that are important for the formation of bones and teeth. Fam20C also targets extracellular matrix proteins, a network providing essential mechanical and biological support to surrounding cells, which are associated with numerous human diseases such as fibrosis, kidney disease, and diabetic complications. This project is focused on how Fam20C is regulated and understanding its role in proper maintenance of the extracellular matrix.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK018849-44
Application #
9952123
Study Section
Molecular and Integrative Signal Transduction Study Section (MIST)
Program Officer
Silva, Corinne M
Project Start
1991-10-01
Project End
2021-06-30
Budget Start
2020-07-01
Budget End
2021-06-30
Support Year
44
Fiscal Year
2020
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California, San Diego
Department
Pharmacology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
804355790
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92093
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