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  1. Article ; Online: The Highs and Lows of FBXW7: New Insights into Substrate Affinity in Disease and Development.

    de la Cova, Claire C

    Cells

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 17

    Abstract: FBXW7 is a critical regulator of cell cycle, cell signaling, and development. A highly conserved F-box protein and component of the SKP1-Cullin-F-box (SCF) complex, FBXW7 functions as a recognition subunit within a Cullin-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase ... ...

    Abstract FBXW7 is a critical regulator of cell cycle, cell signaling, and development. A highly conserved F-box protein and component of the SKP1-Cullin-F-box (SCF) complex, FBXW7 functions as a recognition subunit within a Cullin-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase responsible for ubiquitinating substrate proteins and targeting them for proteasome-mediated degradation. In human cells, FBXW7 promotes degradation of a large number of substrate proteins, including many that impact disease, such as NOTCH1, Cyclin E, MYC, and BRAF. A central focus for investigation has been to understand the molecular mechanisms that allow the exquisite substrate specificity exhibited by FBXW7. Recent work has produced a clearer understanding of how FBXW7 physically interacts with both high-affinity and low-affinity substrates. We review new findings that provide insights into the consequences of "hotspot" missense mutations of
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Animals ; F-Box-WD Repeat-Containing Protein 7/genetics ; Caenorhabditis elegans ; Cullin Proteins ; F-Box Proteins/genetics ; Cell Cycle
    Chemical Substances F-Box-WD Repeat-Containing Protein 7 ; Cullin Proteins ; F-Box Proteins ; FBXW7 protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2661518-6
    ISSN 2073-4409 ; 2073-4409
    ISSN (online) 2073-4409
    ISSN 2073-4409
    DOI 10.3390/cells12172141
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  2. Article ; Online: The E3/E4 ubiquitin ligase UFD-2 suppresses normal and oncogenic signaling mediated by a Raf ortholog in

    Townley, Robert / Deniaud, Augustin / Stacy, Kennedy S / Rodriguez Torres, Claudia S / Cheraghi, Fatemeh / Wicker, Nicole B / de la Cova, Claire C

    Science signaling

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 800, Page(s) eabq4355

    Abstract: Signaling by the kinase cascade composed of Raf, MEK, and ERK is critical for animal development and is often inappropriately activated in human malignancies. We sought to identify factors that control signaling mediated by ... ...

    Abstract Signaling by the kinase cascade composed of Raf, MEK, and ERK is critical for animal development and is often inappropriately activated in human malignancies. We sought to identify factors that control signaling mediated by the
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Caenorhabditis elegans/genetics ; Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins/genetics ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; Mammals ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases ; Signal Transduction ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics ; Ubiquitins
    Chemical Substances Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases (EC 2.7.12.2) ; SEL-10 protein, C elegans ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases (EC 2.3.2.27) ; Ubiquitins ; ufd-2 protein, C elegans (EC 6.3.2.-) ; lin-45 protein, C elegans (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2417226-1
    ISSN 1937-9145 ; 1945-0877
    ISSN (online) 1937-9145
    ISSN 1945-0877
    DOI 10.1126/scisignal.abq4355
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  3. Article ; Online: Negative feedback by conserved kinases patterns the degradation of

    de la Cova, Claire C / Townley, Robert / Greenwald, Iva

    Development (Cambridge, England)

    2020  Volume 147, Issue 24

    Abstract: Activation of a canonical EGFR-Ras-Raf-ERK cascade initiates patterning of multipotent vulval precursor cells (VPCs) ... ...

    Abstract Activation of a canonical EGFR-Ras-Raf-ERK cascade initiates patterning of multipotent vulval precursor cells (VPCs) of
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Caenorhabditis elegans/genetics ; Caenorhabditis elegans/growth & development ; Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins/genetics ; Cell Cycle Proteins/genetics ; Cell Differentiation/genetics ; Feedback, Physiological ; Female ; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental/genetics ; Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3/genetics ; Phosphotransferases/genetics ; Proteolysis ; Signal Transduction/genetics ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases ; Vulva/growth & development ; Vulva/metabolism ; raf Kinases/genetics
    Chemical Substances Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; SEL-10 protein, C elegans ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases (EC 2.3.2.27) ; Phosphotransferases (EC 2.7.-) ; lin-45 protein, C elegans (EC 2.7.11.1) ; raf Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 (EC 2.7.11.26)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 90607-4
    ISSN 1477-9129 ; 0950-1991
    ISSN (online) 1477-9129
    ISSN 0950-1991
    DOI 10.1242/dev.195941
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  4. Article ; Online: Widely Used Mutants of

    Kodra, Albana / de la Cova, Claire / Gerhold, Abigail R / Johnston, Laura A

    G3 (Bethesda, Md.)

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 12, Page(s) 4707–4712

    Abstract: The process of apoptosis in epithelia involves activation of caspases, delamination of cells, and degradation of cellular components. Corpses and cellular debris are then rapidly cleared from the tissue by phagocytic blood cells. In studies of ... ...

    Abstract The process of apoptosis in epithelia involves activation of caspases, delamination of cells, and degradation of cellular components. Corpses and cellular debris are then rapidly cleared from the tissue by phagocytic blood cells. In studies of the
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Drosophila/genetics ; Drosophila Proteins/genetics ; Drosophila melanogaster/genetics ; Mutation ; Receptors, Immunologic ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
    Chemical Substances Drosophila Proteins ; Receptors, Immunologic ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; phagocytosis receptor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 2629978-1
    ISSN 2160-1836 ; 2160-1836
    ISSN (online) 2160-1836
    ISSN 2160-1836
    DOI 10.1534/g3.120.401800
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  5. Article ; Online: A Real-Time Biosensor for ERK Activity Reveals Signaling Dynamics during C. elegans Cell Fate Specification.

    de la Cova, Claire / Townley, Robert / Regot, Sergi / Greenwald, Iva

    Developmental cell

    2017  Volume 42, Issue 5, Page(s) 542–553.e4

    Abstract: Kinase translocation reporters (KTRs) are genetically encoded fluorescent activity sensors that convert kinase activity into a nucleocytoplasmic shuttling equilibrium for visualizing single-cell signaling dynamics. Here, we adapt the first-generation KTR ...

    Abstract Kinase translocation reporters (KTRs) are genetically encoded fluorescent activity sensors that convert kinase activity into a nucleocytoplasmic shuttling equilibrium for visualizing single-cell signaling dynamics. Here, we adapt the first-generation KTR for extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) to allow easy implementation in vivo. This sensor, "ERK-nKTR," allows quantitative and qualitative assessment of ERK activity by analysis of individual nuclei and faithfully reports ERK activity during development and neural function in diverse cell contexts in Caenorhabditis elegans. Analysis of ERK activity over time in the vulval precursor cells, a well-characterized paradigm of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-Ras-ERK signaling, has identified dynamic features not evident from analysis of developmental endpoints alone, including pulsatile frequency-modulated signaling associated with proximity to the EGF source. The toolkit described here will facilitate studies of ERK signaling in other C. elegans contexts, and the design features will enable implementation of this technology in other multicellular organisms.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Biosensing Techniques/methods ; Caenorhabditis elegans/cytology ; Caenorhabditis elegans/enzymology ; Cell Line ; Cell Lineage ; Cell Movement ; Cell Nucleus/metabolism ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases/metabolism ; Female ; Genes, Reporter ; Germ Cells/cytology ; MAP Kinase Signaling System ; Mammals ; Mutation/genetics ; Myoblasts/cytology ; Neurons/cytology ; Phosphorylation ; Reproducibility of Results ; Stem Cells/cytology ; Stem Cells/metabolism ; Subcellular Fractions/metabolism ; Vulva/cytology
    Chemical Substances Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases (EC 2.7.11.24)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-08-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2054967-2
    ISSN 1878-1551 ; 1534-5807
    ISSN (online) 1878-1551
    ISSN 1534-5807
    DOI 10.1016/j.devcel.2017.07.014
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  6. Article ; Online: SEL-10/Fbw7-dependent negative feedback regulation of LIN-45/Braf signaling in C. elegans via a conserved phosphodegron.

    de la Cova, Claire / Greenwald, Iva

    Genes & development

    2012  Volume 26, Issue 22, Page(s) 2524–2535

    Abstract: The conserved E3 ubiquitin ligase component named SEL-10 in Caenorhabditis elegans and Fbw7 in mammals targets substrates for ubiquitin-mediated degradation through a high-affinity binding site called a Cdc4 phosphodegron (CPD). As many known substrates ... ...

    Abstract The conserved E3 ubiquitin ligase component named SEL-10 in Caenorhabditis elegans and Fbw7 in mammals targets substrates for ubiquitin-mediated degradation through a high-affinity binding site called a Cdc4 phosphodegron (CPD). As many known substrates of Fbw7 are oncoproteins, the identification of new substrates may offer insight into cancer biology as well as aspects of proteome regulation. Here, we evaluated whether the presence of an evolutionarily conserved CPD would be a feasible complement to proteomics-based approaches for identifying new potential substrates. For functional assessments, we focused on LIN-45, a component of the signal transduction pathway underlying vulval induction and the ortholog of human Braf, an effector of Ras in numerous cancers. Our analysis demonstrates that LIN-45 behaves as a bona fide substrate of SEL-10, with mutation of the CPD or loss of sel-10 resulting in increased activity and protein stability in vivo. Furthermore, during vulval induction, the downstream kinase MPK-1/ERK is also required for LIN-45 protein degradation in a negative feedback loop, resulting in degradation of LIN-45 where ERK is highly active. As the CPD consensus sequence is conserved in human Braf, we propose that Fbw7 may also regulate Braf stability in some cell contexts. We discuss the implications of our findings for vulval development in C. elegans, the potential applicability to human Braf, and the value of a CPD-based predictive approach for human Fbw7 substrates.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Caenorhabditis elegans/genetics ; Caenorhabditis elegans/metabolism ; Caenorhabditis elegans/physiology ; Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins/genetics ; Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins/metabolism ; Cell Cycle Proteins/genetics ; Cell Cycle Proteins/metabolism ; Down-Regulation ; Feedback, Physiological ; Humans ; Protein Binding ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/metabolism ; Signal Transduction/genetics ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism ; Vertebrates/genetics ; raf Kinases/genetics ; raf Kinases/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; SEL-10 protein, C elegans ; Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases (EC 2.3.2.27) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf (EC 2.7.11.1) ; lin-45 protein, C elegans (EC 2.7.11.1) ; raf Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-11-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 806684-x
    ISSN 1549-5477 ; 0890-9369
    ISSN (online) 1549-5477
    ISSN 0890-9369
    DOI 10.1101/gad.203703.112
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  7. Article: Myc in model organisms: a view from the flyroom.

    de la Cova, Claire / Johnston, Laura A

    Seminars in cancer biology

    2006  Volume 16, Issue 4, Page(s) 303–312

    Abstract: The Myc transcription factor regulates fundamental processes in a cell's life: its growth, division, and survival. Myc is conserved throughout metazoan phyla, and its identification in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster has led to new insights in Myc' ...

    Abstract The Myc transcription factor regulates fundamental processes in a cell's life: its growth, division, and survival. Myc is conserved throughout metazoan phyla, and its identification in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster has led to new insights in Myc's physiological roles. In this review, we describe recent research on the biology of Myc and its family members in Drosophila, paying particular attention to its role in the control of growth during development.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Animals, Genetically Modified ; Drosophila Proteins/physiology ; Drosophila melanogaster/physiology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc/physiology ; Signal Transduction ; Trans-Activators
    Chemical Substances Drosophila Proteins ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc ; Trans-Activators
    Language English
    Publishing date 2006-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1033980-2
    ISSN 1096-3650 ; 1044-579X
    ISSN (online) 1096-3650
    ISSN 1044-579X
    DOI 10.1016/j.semcancer.2006.07.010
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  8. Article ; Online: Supercompetitor status of Drosophila Myc cells requires p53 as a fitness sensor to reprogram metabolism and promote viability.

    de la Cova, Claire / Senoo-Matsuda, Nanami / Ziosi, Marcello / Wu, D Christine / Bellosta, Paola / Quinzii, Catarina M / Johnston, Laura A

    Cell metabolism

    2014  Volume 19, Issue 3, Page(s) 470–483

    Abstract: In growing tissues, cell fitness disparities can provoke interactions that promote stronger cells at the expense of the weaker in a process called cell competition. The mechanistic definition of cell fitness is not understood, nor is it understood how ... ...

    Abstract In growing tissues, cell fitness disparities can provoke interactions that promote stronger cells at the expense of the weaker in a process called cell competition. The mechanistic definition of cell fitness is not understood, nor is it understood how fitness differences are recognized. Drosophila cells with extra Myc activity acquire "supercompetitor" status upon confrontation with wild-type (WT) cells, prompting the latter's elimination via apoptosis. Here we show that such confrontation enhances glycolytic flux in Myc cells and promotes their fitness and proliferation in a p53-dependent manner. Whereas p53 loss in noncompeting Myc cells is inconsequential, its loss impairs metabolism, reduces viability, and prevents the killing activity of Myc supercompetitor cells. We propose that p53 acts as a general sensor of competitive confrontation to enhance the fitness of the "winner" population. Our findings suggest that the initial confrontation between precancerous and WT cells could enhance cancer cell fitness and promote tumor progression.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cell Proliferation ; Cells, Cultured ; Coculture Techniques ; Drosophila/cytology ; Drosophila/metabolism ; Drosophila Proteins/genetics ; Drosophila Proteins/metabolism ; Genomic Instability ; Glycolysis ; Oxidative Phosphorylation ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc/metabolism ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/genetics ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Drosophila Proteins ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc ; RNA, Messenger ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-02-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2176834-1
    ISSN 1932-7420 ; 1550-4131
    ISSN (online) 1932-7420
    ISSN 1550-4131
    DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2014.01.012
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  9. Article: Drosophila myc regulates organ size by inducing cell competition.

    de la Cova, Claire / Abril, Mauricio / Bellosta, Paola / Gallant, Peter / Johnston, Laura A

    Cell

    2004  Volume 117, Issue 1, Page(s) 107–116

    Abstract: Experiments in both vertebrates and invertebrates have illustrated the competitive nature of growth and led to the idea that competition is a mechanism of regulating organ and tissue size. We have assessed competitive interactions between cells in a ... ...

    Abstract Experiments in both vertebrates and invertebrates have illustrated the competitive nature of growth and led to the idea that competition is a mechanism of regulating organ and tissue size. We have assessed competitive interactions between cells in a developing organ and examined their effect on its final size. We show that local expression of the Drosophila growth regulator dMyc, a homolog of the c-myc protooncogene, induces cell competition and leads to the death of nearby wild-type cells in developing wings. We demonstrate that cell competition is executed via induction of the proapoptotic gene hid and that both competition and hid function are required for the wing to reach an appropriate size when dMyc is expressed. Moreover, we provide evidence that reproducible wing size during normal development requires apoptosis. Modulating dmyc levels to create cell competition and hid-dependent cell death may be a mechanism used during normal development to control organ size.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Apoptosis/physiology ; Body Patterning/genetics ; Body Weight/genetics ; Cell Communication/genetics ; Cell Differentiation/genetics ; Cells, Cultured ; Clone Cells ; DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics ; DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism ; Drosophila Proteins/genetics ; Drosophila Proteins/metabolism ; Drosophila melanogaster/genetics ; Drosophila melanogaster/growth & development ; Drosophila melanogaster/metabolism ; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental/genetics ; Morphogenesis/genetics ; Neuropeptides/genetics ; Neuropeptides/metabolism ; Organogenesis/genetics ; Transcription Factors/genetics ; Transcription Factors/metabolism ; Wings, Animal/cytology ; Wings, Animal/growth & development ; Wings, Animal/metabolism
    Chemical Substances DNA-Binding Proteins ; Drosophila Proteins ; HID protein, Drosophila ; Myc protein, Drosophila ; Neuropeptides ; Transcription Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2004-04-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 187009-9
    ISSN 1097-4172 ; 0092-8674
    ISSN (online) 1097-4172
    ISSN 0092-8674
    DOI 10.1016/s0092-8674(04)00214-4
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  10. Article: Analysis of free hydroxytyrosol in human plasma following the administration of olive oil

    Pastor, Antoni / Jose Rodríguez-Morató / Eulàlia Olesti / Mitona Pujadas / Clara Pérez-Mañá / Olha Khymenets / Montserrat Fitó / María-Isabel Covas / Rosa Solá / María-José Motilva / Magí Farré / Rafael de la Torre

    Journal of chromatography. 2016 Mar. 11, v. 1437

    2016  

    Abstract: Hydroxytyrosol (HT) from olive oil, a potent bioactive molecule with health benefits, has a poor bioavailability, its free form (free HT) being undetectable so far. This fact leads to the controversy whether attained HT concentrations after olive oil ... ...

    Abstract Hydroxytyrosol (HT) from olive oil, a potent bioactive molecule with health benefits, has a poor bioavailability, its free form (free HT) being undetectable so far. This fact leads to the controversy whether attained HT concentrations after olive oil polyphenol ingestion are too low to explain the observed biological activities. Due to this, an analytical methodology to determine free HT in plasma is crucial for understanding HT biological activity. Plasma HT instability and low concentrations have been major limitations for its quantification in clinical studies. Here, we describe a method to detect and quantify free HT in human plasma by using liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry. The method encompasses different steps of sample preparation including plasma stabilization, protein precipitation, selective derivatization with benzylamine, and purification by solid-phase extraction. A high sensitivity (LOD, 0.3ng/mL), specificity and stability of HT is achieved following these procedures. The method was validated and its applicability was demonstrated by analyzing human plasma samples after olive oil intake. A pharmacokinetic comparison was performed measuring free HT plasma concentrations following the intake of 25mL of ordinary olive oil (nearly undetectable concentrations) versus an extra-virgin olive oil (Cmax=4.40ng/mL). To our knowledge, this is the first time that an analytical procedure for quantifying free HT in plasma after olive oil dietary doses has been reported. The present methodology opens the door to a better understanding of the relationship between HT plasma concentrations and its beneficial health effects.
    Keywords bioactive properties ; bioavailability ; clinical trials ; derivatization ; extra-virgin olive oil ; humans ; ingestion ; liquid chromatography ; pharmacokinetics ; polyphenols ; solid phase extraction ; tandem mass spectrometry
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2016-0311
    Size p. 183-190.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 218139-3
    ISSN 0021-9673 ; 0378-4355 ; 0376-737X
    ISSN 0021-9673 ; 0378-4355 ; 0376-737X
    DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2016.02.016
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