Cell Biology Module 5: Vesicular Trafficking
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What is the primary function of anterograde transport in cells?

  • Isolating proteins within the Golgi complex
  • Transporting proteins toward the nucleus
  • Facilitating retrograde transport via vesicles
  • Moving proteins from the rough ER to the cell membrane (correct)
  • Which model describes vesicles carrying protein cargo moving from one cisterna to the next?

  • Model D
  • Model B
  • Model A (correct)
  • Model C
  • What conclusion can be drawn from the observation that a cell membrane protein is only found in cisternal sacs and not in associated vesicles?

  • Vesicles are essential for anterograde movement
  • Proteins exit only through retrograde pathways
  • Proteins may move through the Golgi without vesicles (correct)
  • Proteins remain static in the Golgi complex
  • Which feature is unique to Model B in protein transportation through the Golgi?

    <p>Cisternae themselves move forward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What experimental approach can help differentiate between the two models of protein movement in the Golgi complex?

    <p>Labeling different types of proteins and tracking movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'retrograde transport' refer to in the context of the Golgi complex?

    <p>Vesicles moving from the trans to the cis side (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence is necessary to support a conclusion about protein movement through the Golgi?

    <p>Multiple images showcasing consistent patterns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Sec23 and Sec24 proteins in membrane curvature?

    <p>They dimerize and induce the membrane to curve. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protein is functionally similar to Sar1 in the formation of COPI and clathrin-coated vesicles?

    <p>ARF G-protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs after the cargo is loaded into the vesicle?

    <p>The vesicle must be released from the donor membrane. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cargo receptors interact with coat proteins during the accumulation of cargo?

    <p>Via the cytosolic domains of transmembrane cargo receptors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when ER membrane micelles are incubated with COP II proteins and activated Sar1-GTP?

    <p>New vesicles bud off from the micelles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the accumulation of cargo in vesicles?

    <p>Some cargo may be accidentally loaded into vesicles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Sar1 when GTP is hydrolyzed?

    <p>It converts to Sar1-GDP. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visual representation can be seen when antibodies are used to detect coat proteins?

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    What role do vesicles play in the Golgi complex according to the cisternal maturation model?

    <p>They re-sort Golgi proteins in the retrograde direction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the medial-Golgi cisternae as they move through the Golgi complex?

    <p>They become trans-Golgi cisternae. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cisternal maturation model imply about the formation of new cis-Golgi?

    <p>They are created by coalescing vesicles from the ER. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the cisternal maturation model, what happens to Golgi-resident proteins during transport?

    <p>They become mislocalized as cisternae transition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cargo moved through the Golgi complex?

    <p>It travels in an anterograde direction through cisternae. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the cisternal maturation model?

    <p>Cisternae progress and mature into different compartments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'anterograde transport' in the context of the Golgi complex?

    <p>Transport of cargo from earlier to later stages of the Golgi. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the implications for the trans-Golgi network according to the cisternal maturation model?

    <p>It dissipates into secretory vesicles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to dynamin at the restrictive temperature of 30°C?

    <p>Dynamin is denatured and non-functional. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of the temperature-sensitive shibire mutation at higher temperatures?

    <p>Inability to release neurotransmitters from vesicles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do researchers observe the effects of temperature on the movement of the flies?

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    What occurs after the temperature is decreased back to a permissive level?

    <p>Most flies recover and begin to walk. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the release of neurotransmitters into the recipient compartment?

    <p>Vesicle docking and activation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature do the wildtype flies remain unaffected?

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    What change is observed in flies at 29°C with the shibire mutation?

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    What is the role of dynamin in the context of vesicle formation?

    <p>To enable vesicle release from the membrane. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NSF and alpha-SNAP in the SNARE complex?

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    What type of vesicles are involved in anterograde transport from the ER to the Golgi?

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    Why is retrograde transport necessary in the cell?

    <p>To return incorrectly sorted proteins to the ER. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sequence is recognized by the KDEL receptor for retrieving ER resident proteins?

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    What function do COP I vesicles serve in retrograde transport?

    <p>They return cargo from the Golgi to the ER. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequence is specific for loading into COP I vesicles?

    <p>Both A and C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to SNARE proteins once they are disassociated?

    <p>They can diffuse in the membrane for recycling. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the KDEL receptor located in the Golgi complex?

    <p>To recognize and retrieve ER resident proteins. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do COP I vesicles play in protein transport?

    <p>They transport proteins from the Golgi back to the ER. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of secretory mutants would result from a mutation in a clathrin coat protein?

    <p>Class E, leading to the accumulation of proteins in the trans-Golgi. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What experimental evidence can support models for vesicle function in protein transport?

    <p>Tracking the temperature-sensitive secretory mutants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ER resident proteins that carry the KDEL signal?

    <p>They are detected and returned to the ER by COP I vesicles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism was outlined for protein transport away from the ER?

    <p>Transport assisted by a collection of secretory proteins through the Golgi. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Anterograde transport

    The movement of proteins from the rough ER to the cell membrane.

    Golgi complex

    A cellular organelle where proteins are modified and packaged before reaching their destinations.

    Cis-cisternae

    The entry region of the Golgi, closest to the ER.

    Medial-cisternae

    The middle region of the Golgi processing proteins

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    Trans-cisternae

    The exit region of the Golgi, closest to the cell membrane.

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    Model A (Golgi transport)

    Proteins move in vesicles from one Golgi cisterna to the next.

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    Model B (Golgi transport)

    Golgi cisternae themselves move, and proteins stay inside.

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    Immuno-TEM

    A technique to visualize proteins in cells using antibodies.

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    Cisternal Maturation Model

    A model of Golgi function where cisternae move through the Golgi complex, maturing as they progress.

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    Golgi Cisternae

    Flattened membrane sacs within the Golgi apparatus, involved in protein processing.

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    Cis-Golgi

    The entry point of proteins into the Golgi apparatus.

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    Trans-Golgi

    The exit point of proteins from the Golgi apparatus.

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    Golgi-resident proteins

    Proteins that are part of the Golgi structure and are crucial for its function.

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    Vesicles

    Small membrane-bound sacs that transport molecules between Golgi cisternae and other organelles.

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    COPII complex function

    The COPII complex forms vesicles that bud from the ER membrane, carrying cargo proteins to the Golgi.

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    Membrane Curvature

    The process by which the membrane is shaped into a curved bud, essential for vesicle formation.

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    Cargo loading

    Cargo proteins are preferentially loaded into budding vesicles.

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    Sar1 GTP hydrolysis

    Hydrolysis of GTP converts Sar1-GTP to Sar1-GDP, detaching COPII protein coat and releasing the vesicle.

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    Cargo receptors

    Proteins that bind to and concentrate cargo molecules, facilitating loading into the vesicle.

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    COPII coat protein

    Coat proteins that help shape the budding vesicles.

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    Vesicle release

    The process of detaching the newly formed vesicles from the donor membrane.

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    ER resident proteins

    Proteins that function within the ER.

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    Dynamin function at different temperatures

    Dynamin protein folds and functions at permissive temperatures (e.g., 25°C), but denatures and becomes non-functional at restrictive temperatures (e.g., 30°C).

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    Vesicle formation and neurotransmitter transport

    Vesicle formation is essential for neurotransmitters to be transported, and failure in this process leads to paralysis.

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    Shibire mutation effect

    A temperature-sensitive mutation in the shibire gene affects the ability of the dynamin protein to fold, leading to problems with vesicle formation and transport.

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    Temperature-sensitive paralysis

    Flies with the shibire mutation exhibit paralysis at higher temperatures due to the inability of dynamin to function correctly and affect neurotransmitter transport.

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    Reversible phenotype

    The effects of the shibire mutation (paralysis) are reversible if the temperature is lowered.

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    Secretory vesicle docking

    A model used to illustrate vesicle docking and release, demonstrating the process necessary for cargo release, occurring in all vesicles.

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    Neurotransmitter transport in vesicles

    The process of moving neurotransmitters within vesicles to their target location in the neuron.

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    KDEL signal

    A four-amino acid sequence (Lys-Asp-Glu-Leu) found at the C-terminus of ER resident proteins, acting as a retrieval signal.

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    COP I vesicle

    A type of vesicle that transports proteins back to the ER, specifically recognizing and carrying proteins with the KDEL signal.

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    Class E Secretory Mutants

    Mutant yeast cells that accumulate secreted proteins in the trans-Golgi due to defects in clathrin coat proteins, preventing vesicle formation and protein transport beyond the Golgi.

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    What are the four steps of protein transport?

    1. Translation: Proteins are synthesized by ribosomes on the ER membrane.
    2. ER chaperone proteins: Guide proper protein folding and prevent aggregation.
    3. Golgi complex: Proteins are modified, sorted, and packaged for delivery to their final destinations.
    4. Vesicle transport: Proteins are transported through the secretory pathway in membrane-bound vesicles.
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    How is the Golgi transported?

    Two models exist:

    • Model A: Vesicles bud off from one cisterna and fuse with the next, moving cargo forward.
    • Model B: Cisternae themselves move and mature, with proteins remaining within them.
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    SNARE complex disassembly

    The process of separating the SNARE proteins after vesicle fusion, allowing their recycling and reuse.

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    NSF and alpha-SNAP

    Proteins that help disassemble the SNARE complex by unwinding the four helices of the SNARE proteins.

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    Why retrograde transport?

    To return mislocalized proteins to the ER, recycle SNAREs and COP II receptors, and transport unfolded proteins for processing or degradation.

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    KDEL sequence

    A signal sequence found on ER resident proteins that helps them get loaded into COP I vesicles for retrograde transport.

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    KDEL receptor

    A protein found in the Golgi that recognizes the KDEL sequence on ER resident proteins and helps load them into COP I vesicles.

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    Study Notes

    Module 5, Lecture 2: Vesicular Trafficking

    • Proteins leave the rough ER in vesicles, travelling to destinations like the Golgi, lysosome, cell membrane, or secretion.
    • Proteins are transported through the Golgi in vesicles and the Golgi complex is composed of flattened sacs called cisternae.
    • Vesicles from rough ER move to cis-cisternae of the Golgi, and then to trans-cisternae vesicles from the Golgi.
    • Vesicles fuse with the cell membrane, releasing proteins in a process called exocytosis.
    • Constitutive secretory pathway releases proteins immediately after synthesis and transport.
    • Regulated secretory pathway keeps proteins in the cell until a signal triggers release.
    • Secretory granules are vesicles for regulated secretory pathway.
    • Endosomes capture and transport macromolecules from outside the cell.

    Golgi Complex Structure and Function

    • The Golgi complex is a series of flattened sacs called cisternae; not a single organelle.
    • The Golgi has different compartments: cis-Golgi network, medial cisternae, and trans-cisternae.
    • Cis-Golgi network receives vesicles from the rough ER.
    • Medial and trans portions of Golgi further modify proteins.
    • Vesicles are continually formed and move through the Golgi.
    • There are resident proteins throughout the Golgi.

    Protein Transport Pathways

    • Proteins move from the rough ER to the cell membrane through the Golgi complex in anterograde transport.

    • Proteins may be mislocalized and must be transported back to the ER in retrograde transport, involving COPI vesicles.

    • Model A: Vesicles carrying protein cargo move sequentially from cis- to medial- to trans-cisternae.

    • Model B: Cisternae themselves move, while cargo proteins remain in place within cisternae.

    • Experimental evidence supports Model B (cisternal maturation model) - cisternae mature and proteins move through them.

    Golgi Cisternal Maturation

    • Golgi cisternae are dynamic, changing shape and fusing to form new cisternae.
    • New cis-cisternae form from vesicles from the ER.
    • Trans-Golgi network contains dispersed vesicles
    • Golgi resident proteins are mislocalized in the retrograde direction.

    Vesicle Formation

    • Vesicle formation occurs through budding from the donor compartment.
    • Cargo proteins are loaded into the buds via cargo signaling sequences and receptors.
    • Vesicles undergo formation, release, docking, and fusion to the recipient compartment.
    • Three types of vesicles are clathrin coated vesicles, COPI coated vesicles and COPII coated vesicles.

    Vesicle Release

    • GTP hydrolysis by dynamin causes the release of clathrin coated vesicles.
    • Dynamin proteins accumulate at the neck of the budding vesicle.
    • Dynamin proteins can move and push vesicles via two models: pinchase and poppase.

    Dynamin Protein Function

    • Dynamin protein is involved in vesicle release.
    • Two models are used to describe dynamin function: pinchase model (dynamin constricts the vesicle neck) and pop-pase model (dynamin pushes the vesicle away.)
    • Dynamin functions are related to endocytosis as well.

    Temperature-Sensitive Dynamin Mutations

    • Shibire gene codes for dynamin protein in Drosophila
    • Permissive temperature allows wild-type dynamin to function and non-functional dynamin are observed at restrictive temperature.
    • Failure in vesicle formation affects neurotransmitter transport and causes paralysis.

    Vesicle Fusion

    • Vesicle fusion is mediated by SNARE proteins.
    • v-SNAREs are on vesicles (example: VAMP), t-SNAREs are on target membranes (example: syntaxin and SNAP25).
    • SNARE protein helices bundle and pull membranes together permitting the release of cargo contents.

    Protein Transport to ER

    • Proteins are sorted back to ER using signals specific to ER resident proteins.
    • KDEL sequence is recognized by KDEL receptor in Golgi
    • COPI vesicles are used to transport proteins and receptors from the Golgi complex to ER

    Summary Notes:

    • Experimental data corroborates that the cisternal maturation model (movement of cisternae) is the most likely method of protein transport.

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