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Cubilin, a multifunctional epithelial receptor: an overview.

R Kozyraki1

  • 1INSERM U538, CHU Saint-Antoine, Paris, France. renata.kozyraki@chusa.jussieu.fr

Journal of Molecular Medicine (Berlin, Germany)
|June 21, 2001
PubMed
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Cubilin, an endocytic receptor, works with megalin to absorb vitamin B12 and reabsorb proteins in the kidney. Its role at the fetomaternal interface, possibly involving high-density lipoproteins, requires further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Cubilin is a large endocytic receptor found with megalin in epithelial cells.
  • It lacks a transmembrane domain, necessitating megalin for cellular uptake.
  • Cubilin possesses 27 CUB domains, suggesting diverse interaction capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the functions of the cubilin receptor.
  • To investigate cubilin's role in nutrient absorption and protein reabsorption.
  • To explore cubilin's potential functions at fetomaternal interfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Immunohistochemistry to determine cubilin localization.
  • Biochemical assays to study protein interactions.
  • Functional assays to assess cubilin's role in nutrient and protein transport.

Main Results:

  • Cubilin is coexpressed with megalin in specific epithelial tissues.
  • Cubilin mediates vitamin B12 absorption and renal protein reabsorption.
  • Cubilin's interaction with high-density lipoproteins suggests a role in fetomaternal transport.

Conclusions:

  • Cubilin is a crucial endocytic receptor with established roles in nutrient and protein homeostasis.
  • Its unique structure and interaction with megalin highlight its specialized function.
  • Further research is needed to fully define cubilin's role in placental function.

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