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Differential effects of beta-arrestins on internalization, desensitization and ERK1/2 activation downstream of Protease Activated Receptor-2. Export

Am J Physiol Cell Physiol (18 April 2007)

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beta-arrestins-1 and 2 are known to play important roles in desensitization of membrane receptors and facilitation of signal transduction pathways. It has been previously shown that beta-arrestins are required for signal termination, internalization and ERK1/2 activation downstream of Protease-activated-receptor-2 (PAR-2), but it is unclear whether they are functionally redundant or mediate specific events. Here we demonstrate that in MEFs from beta-arrestin-1/2 knockout mice, Galphaq signaling by PAR-2, as measured by mobilization of intracellular Ca(2+), is prolonged. Only expression of beta-arrestin-1 shortened the signal duration, whereas either beta-arrestin-1 or 2 was able to restore Protein Kinase C-induced receptor desensitization. beta-arrestin-1 also mediated early, while beta-arrestin-2 mediated delayed, receptor internalization and membrane-associated ERK1/2 activation. While beta-arrestin-1 colocalized with a lysosomal marker (LAMP-1), beta-arrestin-2 did not, suggesting a specific role for beta-arrestin-1 in lysosomal receptor degradation. Together these data suggest distinct temporal and functional roles for beta-arrestins in PAR-2 signaling, desensitization and internalization. Key words: arrestins, PAR-2, protease-activated-receptor, G-protein-coupled receptor, ERK1/2.


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