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Kimberly R Long¹, Yasunori Yamamoto, Adam L Baker

¹Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.

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Sar1 GTPase organizes membranes to control vesicle constriction and export from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Its organization, not just activation, regulates membrane neck formation for efficient ER export.

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Membrane Trafficking
Protein Biochemistry

Background:

Sar1 GTPase is crucial for COPII vesicle assembly and fission.
Sar1's N-terminal helix acts as a wedge to constrict vesicle necks.
The mechanism of Sar1-mediated membrane constriction and its regulation are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how Sar1 organization on membranes regulates membrane constriction.
To determine the role of Sar1 oligomerization and scaffolding in vesicle fission.
To elucidate the relationship between Sar1 organization, lipid phase preference, and ER export.

Main Methods:

Utilized giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) to observe Sar1-induced membrane transformations.
Investigated the effects of membrane tension and Sar1 mutations on Sar1 organization and membrane morphology.
Assessed procollagen transport from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to evaluate ER export efficiency.

Main Results:

Sar1 activation induced membrane-dependent oligomerization, forming constricted vesicle necks.
Membrane attachment promoted Sar1 organization into ordered scaffolds, forming nonconstricted tubules.
Mutations in Sar1's C-terminal loop disrupted organization but enhanced constriction, inhibiting ER export.
Sar1 activity preferentially occurred in liquid-disordered lipid phases.

Conclusions:

Sar1 organization, beyond simple activation, is critical for regulating membrane constriction.
Lipid-directed and tether-assisted Sar1 organization controls ER export by modulating membrane neck formation.
Understanding Sar1's organizational mechanisms provides insights into COPII vesicle trafficking and ER export.