
pmid: 25982115
Despite the crucial role played by the glyoxylate cycle in the virulence of pathogens, seed germination in plants, and sexual development in fungi, we still have much to learn about its regulation. Here, we show that a previously uncharacterized SCF(Ucc1) ubiquitin ligase mediates proteasomal degradation of citrate synthase in the glyoxylate cycle to maintain metabolic homeostasis in glucose-grown cells. Conversely, transcription of the F box subunit Ucc1 is downregulated in C2-compound-grown cells, which require increased metabolic flux for gluconeogenesis. Moreover, in vitro analysis demonstrates that oxaloacetate regenerated through the glyoxylate cycle induces a conformational change in citrate synthase and inhibits its recognition and ubiquitination by SCF(Ucc1), suggesting the existence of an oxaloacetate-dependent positive feedback loop that stabilizes citrate synthase. We propose that SCF(Ucc1)-mediated regulation of citrate synthase acts as a metabolic switch for the glyoxylate cycle in response to changes in carbon source, thereby ensuring metabolic versatility and flexibility.
Oxaloacetic Acid, Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex, SKP Cullin F-Box Protein Ligases, Transcription, Genetic, F-Box Proteins, Cell Cycle, Ubiquitination, Glyoxylates, Nerve Tissue Proteins, Cell Biology, Citrate (si)-Synthase, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Neoplasm Proteins, Glucose, Molecular Biology
Oxaloacetic Acid, Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex, SKP Cullin F-Box Protein Ligases, Transcription, Genetic, F-Box Proteins, Cell Cycle, Ubiquitination, Glyoxylates, Nerve Tissue Proteins, Cell Biology, Citrate (si)-Synthase, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Neoplasm Proteins, Glucose, Molecular Biology
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