[HTML][HTML] TMEM16F activation by Ca2+ triggers plasma membrane expansion and directs PD-1 trafficking

C Bricogne, M Fine, PM Pereira, J Sung, M Tijani… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
C Bricogne, M Fine, PM Pereira, J Sung, M Tijani, Y Wang, R Henriques, MK Collins…
Scientific reports, 2019nature.com
TMEM16F is a Ca2+-gated ion channel that is required for Ca2+-activated
phosphatidylserine exposure on the surface of many eukaryotic cells. TMEM16F is widely
expressed and has roles in platelet activation during blood clotting, bone formation and T
cell activation. By combining microscopy and patch clamp recording we demonstrate that
activation of TMEM16F by Ca2+ ionophores in Jurkat T cells triggers large-scale surface
membrane expansion in parallel with phospholipid scrambling. With continued ionophore …
Abstract
TMEM16F is a Ca2+ -gated ion channel that is required for Ca2+ -activated phosphatidylserine exposure on the surface of many eukaryotic cells. TMEM16F is widely expressed and has roles in platelet activation during blood clotting, bone formation and T cell activation. By combining microscopy and patch clamp recording we demonstrate that activation of TMEM16F by Ca2+ ionophores in Jurkat T cells triggers large-scale surface membrane expansion in parallel with phospholipid scrambling. With continued ionophore application,TMEM16F-expressing cells then undergo extensive shedding of ectosomes. The T cell co-receptor PD-1 is selectively incorporated into ectosomes. This selectivity depends on its transmembrane sequence. Surprisingly, cells lacking TMEM16F not only fail to expand surface membrane in response to elevated cytoplasmic Ca2+, but instead undergo rapid massive endocytosis with PD-1 internalisation. These results establish a new role for TMEM16F as a regulator of Ca2+ activated membrane trafficking.
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