Src homology 2 (SH2) domain-containing leukocyte protein of 76 kDa (SLP-76) is an adaptor protein that is essential for T cell development and T cell receptor (TCR) signaling activation. Previous studies have identified an important negative feedback regulation of SLP-76 by hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1, MAP4K1)-induced Ser-376 phosphorylation. Ser-376 phosphorylation of SLP-76 mediates 14-3-3 binding, resulting in the attenuation of SLP-76 activation and downstream signaling; however, the underlying mechanism of this action remains unknown. Here we report that the phosphorylated SLP-76 is ubiquitinated and targeted for proteasomal degradation during TCR signaling. SLP-76 ubiquitination is mediated by Ser-376 phosphorylation. Furthermore, Lys-30 is identified as an ubiquitination site of SLP-76. Loss of Lys-30 ubiquitination of SLP-76 results in enhanced anti-CD3-induced ERK and JNK activation. These results reveal a novel regulation mechanism of SLP-76 by ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of the activated SLP-76, which is mediated by Ser-376 phosphorylation, leading to downregulation of TCR signaling.
Date:
2012-10-05
Relation:
Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2012 Oct 5;287(41):34091-34100.
