Oncogenic mutations of KRAS modulate its turnover by the CUL3/LZTR1 E3 ligase complex

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  • Andreas Damianou
  • Zhu Liang
  • Frederik Lassen
  • Iolanda Vendrell
  • George Vere
  • Svenja Hester
  • Philip D. Charles
  • Adan Pinto-Fernandez
  • Alberto Santos
  • Roman Fischer
  • Benedikt M. Kessler

KRAS is a proto-oncogene encoding a small GTPase. Mutations contribute to ~30% of human solid tumours, including lung adenocarcinoma, pancreatic, and colorectal carcinomas. Most KRAS activating mutations interfere with GTP hydrolysis, essential for its role as a molecular switch, leading to alterations in their molecular environment and oncogenic signalling. However, the precise signalling cascades these mutations affect are poorly understood. Here, APEX2 proximity labelling was used to profile the molecular environment of WT, G12D, G13D, and Q61Hactivating KRAS mutants under starvation and stimulation conditions. Through quantitative proteomics, we demonstrate the presence of known KRAS interactors, including ARAF and LZTR1, which are differentially captured by WT and KRAS mutants. Notably, the KRAS mutations G12D, G13D, and Q61H abrogate their association with LZTR1, thereby affecting turnover. Elucidating the implications of LZTR1-mediated regulation of KRAS protein levels in cancer may offer insights into therapeutic strategies targeting KRAS-driven malignancies.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202302245
JournalLife Science Alliance
Volume7
Issue number5
ISSN2575-1077
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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