Another face of RIPK1
1Department of Immunology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
Abstract:
Receptor‐interacting protein kinase‐1 (RIPK1) sits at a signaling node controlling a number of functional pathways. These include both positive and negative control of apoptosis and necroptosis (a form of regulated necrosis). In this issue of EMBO Reports, Yonekawa and colleagues describe another function for RIPK1, the inhibition of autophagy via ERK‐mediated phosphorylation of the transcription factor, TFEB [1]. Their findings are considered in the context of RIPK1 signaling, and how it is engaged.
Insights
Receptor-interacting protein kinase-1 (RIPK1) regulates cell death pathways. New research reveals RIPK1 also inhibits autophagy by phosphorylating the transcription factor TFEB, impacting cellular regulation.
Area of Science:
- Cellular signaling pathways
- Molecular biology
- Cell death regulation
Background:
- Receptor-interacting protein kinase-1 (RIPK1) is a key regulator of apoptosis and necroptosis.
- Understanding RIPK1's diverse roles is crucial for deciphering cell fate decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate a novel function of RIPK1 in the regulation of autophagy.
- To elucidate the mechanism by which RIPK1 influences autophagy.
Main Methods:
- Investigated RIPK1's role in autophagy.
- Examined the phosphorylation of transcription factor TFEB by RIPK1.
- Utilized ERK signaling pathway analysis.
Main Results:
- RIPK1 inhibits autophagy.
- This inhibition occurs through ERK-mediated phosphorylation of TFEB.
- Identified a new regulatory mechanism for autophagy.
Conclusions:
- RIPK1 plays a previously unrecognized role in suppressing autophagy.
- The RIPK1-ERK-TFEB axis represents a new regulatory pathway for autophagy.
- This finding expands our understanding of RIPK1 signaling networks.
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