Title

Membrane Remodeling Induced By The Dynamin-Related Protein Drp1 Stimulates Bax Oligomerization

Keywords

Cellbio; Signaling

Abstract

In response to many apoptotic stimuli, oligomerization of Bax is essential for mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization and the ensuing release of cytochrome c. These events are accompanied by mitochondrial fission that appears to require Drp1, a large GTPase of the dynamin superfamily. Loss of Drp1 leads to decreased cytochrome c release by a mechanism that is poorly understood. Here we show that Drp1 stimulates tBid-induced Bax oligomerization and cytochrome c release by promoting tethering and hemifusion of membranes in vitro. This function of Drp1 is independent of its GTPase activity and relies on arginine 247 and the presence of cardiolipin in membranes. In cells, overexpression of Drp1 R247A/E delays Bax oligomerization and cell death. Our findings uncover a function of Drp1 and provide insight into the mechanism of Bax oligomerization. © 2010 Elsevier Inc.

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Publication Title

Cell

Volume

142

Issue

6

Number of Pages

889-901

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2010.08.017

Socpus ID

77956634444 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/77956634444

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