Sergey Voronov

Publications (2)46.54 Total impact

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  Article: Regulation of the interaction between PIPKI gamma and talin by proline-directed protein kinases.

  Sang Yoon Lee, Sergey Voronov, Kresimir Letinic, Angus C Nairn, Gilbert Di Paolo, Pietro De Camilli
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  ABSTRACT: The interaction of talin with phosphatidylinositol(4) phosphate 5 kinase type I gamma (PIPKI gamma) regulates PI(4,5)P2 synthesis at synapses and at focal adhesions. Here, we show that phosphorylation of serine 650 (S650) within the talin-binding sequence of human PIPKI gamma blocks this interaction. At synapses, S650 is phosphorylated by p35/Cdk5 and mitogen-activated protein kinase at rest, and dephosphorylated by calcineurin upon stimulation. S650 is also a substrate for cyclin B1/Cdk1 and its phosphorylation in mitosis correlates with focal adhesion disassembly. Phosphorylation by Src of the tyrosine adjacent to S650 (Y649 in human PIPKI gamma) was shown to enhance PIPKI gamma targeting to focal adhesions (Ling, K., R.L. Doughman, V.V. Iyer, A.J. Firestone, S.F. Bairstow, D.F. Mosher, M.D. Schaller, and R.A. Anderson. 2003. J. Cell Biol. 163:1339-1349). We find that Y649 phosphorylation does not stimulate directly PIPKI gamma binding to talin, but may do so indirectly by inhibiting S650 phosphorylation. Conversely, S650 phosphorylation inhibits Y649 phosphorylation by Src. The opposite effects of the phosphorylation of Y649 and S650 likely play a critical role in regulating synaptic function as well as the balance between cell adhesion and cell motility.
  The Journal of Cell Biology 03/2005; 168(5):789-99. · 10.26 Impact Factor
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  Available from: Timothy A Ryan

  Article: Impaired PtdIns(4,5)P2 synthesis in nerve terminals produces defects in synaptic vesicle trafficking.

  Gilbert Di Paolo, Howard S Moskowitz, Keith Gipson, Markus R Wenk, Sergey Voronov, Masanori Obayashi, Richard Flavell, Reiko M Fitzsimonds, Timothy A Ryan, Pietro De Camilli
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  ABSTRACT: Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PtdIns(4,5)P2) has an important function in cell regulation both as a precursor of second messenger molecules and by means of its direct interactions with cytosolic and membrane proteins. Biochemical studies have suggested a role for PtdIns(4,5)P2 in clathrin coat dynamics, and defects in its dephosphorylation at the synapse produce an accumulation of coated endocytic intermediates. However, the involvement of PtdIns(4,5)P2 in synaptic vesicle exocytosis remains unclear. Here, we show that decreased levels of PtdIns(4,5)P2 in the brain and an impairment of its depolarization-dependent synthesis in nerve terminals lead to early postnatal lethality and synaptic defects in mice. These include decreased frequency of miniature currents, enhanced synaptic depression, a smaller readily releasable pool of vesicles, delayed endocytosis and slower recycling kinetics. Our results demonstrate a critical role for PtdIns(4,5)P2 synthesis in the regulation of multiple steps of the synaptic vesicle cycle.
  Nature 10/2004; 431(7007):415-22. · 36.28 Impact Factor