A proteomic approach towards the Hsp90-dependent ubiquitinylated proteome

Proteomics. 2007 Jul;7(14):2375-83. doi: 10.1002/pmic.200600996.

Abstract

Since many Hsp90 client proteins are key players in tumour pathways, the ubiquitylation and subsequent degradation of Hsp90-substrates as a consequence of pharmacologically inhibiting Hsp90 represents an innovative approach for cancer therapy. We therefore identified Hsp90-binding proteins which accumulated as ubiquityl-tagged aggregates in the detergent insoluble fraction of HeLa cells as a consequence of simultaneously inhibiting Hsp90 and the proteasome. 2-DE followed by nanoLC-MS/MS of trypsinised protein spots provided the Hsp90-dependent ubiquitylated proteome which was finally annotated and functionally classified. The overall picture thus obtained emphasised the well-established role of Hsp90 in stabilising proteins involved in gene transcription and signal transduction. It also provided a novel Hsp90-related link to metabolic pathways as the inhibition of Hsp90 caused the ubiquitylation of a significant amount of metabolic enzymes. These findings serve to support cumulating indications which attribute Hsp90 to diverse stabilising functions beyond signal transduction and gene transcription.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional
  • HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins / antagonists & inhibitors
  • HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins / metabolism*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Leupeptins / pharmacology
  • Macrolides / pharmacology
  • Protein Binding
  • Proteome / metabolism*
  • Proteomics
  • Solubility
  • Ubiquitin / metabolism*

Substances

  • HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins
  • Leupeptins
  • Macrolides
  • Proteome
  • Ubiquitin
  • monorden
  • benzyloxycarbonylleucyl-leucyl-leucine aldehyde