Comparative study of PRPH2 D2 loop mutants reveals divergent disease mechanism in rods and cones.

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2023
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Abstract
Mutations in the photoreceptor-specific tetraspanin gene peripherin-2 (PRPH2) lead to widely varying forms of retinal degeneration ranging from retinitis pigmentosa to macular dystrophy. Both inter- and intra-familial phenotypic heterogeneity has led to much interest in uncovering the complex pathogenic mechanisms of PRPH2-associated disease. Majority of disease-causing mutations in PRPH2 reside in the second intradiscal loop, wherein seven cysteines control protein folding and oligomerization. Here, we utilize knockin models to evaluate the role of three D2 loop cysteine mutants (Y141C, C213Y and C150S), alone or in combination. We elucidated how these mutations affect PRPH2 properties, including oligomerization and subcellular localization, and contribute to disease processes. Results from our structural, functional and molecular studies revealed that, in contrast to our understanding from prior investigations, rods are highly affected by PRPH2 mutations interfering with oligomerization and not merely by the haploinsufficiency associated with these mutations. On the other hand, cones are less affected by the toxicity of the mutant protein and significantly reduced protein levels, suggesting that knockdown therapeutic strategies may sustain cone functionality for a longer period. This observation provides useful data to guide and simplify the current development of effective therapeutic approaches for PRPH2-associated diseases that combine knockdown with high levels of gene supplementation needed to generate prolonged rod improvement.
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Authors Ikelle, Larissa;Makia, Mustafa;Lewis, Tylor;Crane, Ryan;Kakakhel, Mashal;Conley, Shannon M;Birtley, James R;Arshavsky, Vadim Y;Al-Ubaidi, Muayyad R;Naash, Muna I;
Journal Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS
Year 2023
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214
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Keywords
retinitis pigmentosa pattern dystrophy peripherin-2 rom1 retinal degeneration tetraspanin medicos de familia medicina general cuba atención primaria de salud; cuba; familia; medicina general; médicos de familiaatención primaria de salud familia

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