ABCMdb

ABCA1 p.Arg909*

[switch to compact view]
Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Publications
[hide] Exome sequencing identifies 2 rare variants for lo... Circ Cardiovasc Genet. 2012 Oct 1;5(5):538-46. doi: 10.1161/CIRCGENETICS.112.963264. Epub 2012 Aug 25. Reddy MV, Iatan I, Weissglas-Volkov D, Nikkola E, Haas BE, Ruel MJ, Sinsheimer JS, Genest J, Pajukanta P
Exome sequencing identifies 2 rare variants for low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in an extended family.
Circ Cardiovasc Genet. 2012 Oct 1;5(5):538-46. doi: 10.1161/CIRCGENETICS.112.963264. Epub 2012 Aug 25., [PMID:22923419]

Abstract [show]
Background- Exome sequencing is a recently implemented method to discover rare mutations for Mendelian disorders. Less is known about its feasibility to identify genes for complex traits. We used exome sequencing to search for rare variants responsible for a complex trait, low levels of serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Methods and Results- We conducted exome sequencing in a large French-Canadian family with 75 subjects available for study, of which 27 had HDL-C values less than the fifth age-sex-specific population percentile. We captured approximately 50 Mb of exonic and transcribed sequences of 3 closely related family members with HDL-C levels less than the fifth age-sex percentile and sequenced the captured DNA. Approximately 82 000 variants were detected in each individual, of which 41 rare nonsynonymous variants were shared by the sequenced affected individuals after filtering steps. Two rare nonsynonymous variants in the ATP-binding cassette, subfamily A (ABC1), member 1 (ABCA1), and lipoprotein lipase genes predicted to be damaging were investigated for cosegregation with the low HDL-C trait in the entire extended family. The carriers of either variant had low HDL-C levels, and the individuals carrying both variants had the lowest HDL-C values. Interestingly, the ABCA1 variant exhibited a sex effect which was first functionally identified, and, subsequently, statistically demonstrated using additional French-Canadian families with ABCA1 mutations. Conclusions- This complex combination of 2 rare variants causing low HDL-C in the extended family would not have been identified using traditional linkage analysis, emphasizing the need for exome sequencing of complex lipid traits in unexplained familial cases.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
38 Genotype by sex interaction We included the extended family together with 10 additional families with previously identified mutations in ABCA16-8 in a gene-sex interaction analysis, comprising 200 individuals and 9 different mutations in ABCA1 (DelED1893, G616V, K776N, N1800H, Q2210H, R1851X, R2084X, R909X and S1731C). Login to comment
41 Genotype by Sex Interaction We included the extended family together with 10 additional families with previously identified mutations in ABCA16 -8 in a gene-sex interaction analysis, comprising 200 individuals and 9 different mutations in ABCA1 (DelED1893, G616V, K776N, N1800H, Q2210H, R1851X, R2084X, R909X, and S1731C). Login to comment
158 Figure 3 shows the age-sex specific population HDL-C percentiles by ABCA1 genotypes and sex in 200 French-Canadian family members from 11 French-Canadian families with different ABCA1 mutations (DelED1893, G616V, K776N, N1800H, Q2210H, R1851X, R2084X, R909X, and S1731C). Login to comment

[hide] An ABCA1 truncation shows no dominant negative eff... Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2011 Jun 10;409(3):400-5. Epub 2011 May 7. Sorrenson B, Suetani RJ, Bickley VM, George PM, Williams MJ, Scott RS, McCormick SP
An ABCA1 truncation shows no dominant negative effect in a familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia pedigree with three ABCA1 mutations.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2011 Jun 10;409(3):400-5. Epub 2011 May 7., [PMID:21575609]

Abstract [show]
The ATP binding cassette transporter (ABCA1) A1 is a key determinant of circulating high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels. Mutations in ABCA1 are a major genetic contributor to low HDL-C levels within the general population. Following the finding of three different ABCA1 mutations, p.C978fsX988, p.T1512M and p.N1800H in a subject with hypoalphalipoproteinemia, we aimed to establish whether the p.C978fsX988 truncation exerted a dominant negative effect on the full-length ABCA1 alleles within family members as has been reported for other ABCA1 truncations. Characterisation of the p.C978fsX988 mutant in transfected HEK 293 cells showed it to be expressed as a GFP fusion protein but lacking in cholesterol efflux function. This was in keeping with results from cholesterol efflux assays in the fibroblasts of p.C978fsX988 carriers which also showed impaired efflux. Allele- specific quantification of p.C978fsX988 mRNA and analysis of ABCA1 protein levels in the fibroblasts of p.C978fsX988 heterozygotes showed negligible levels of mRNA and protein expression. There was no evidence of a dominant negative effect on wildtype or p.N1800H protein levels. We conclude that in the case of the p.C978fsX988 truncated mutant a lack of expression precludes it from having a dominant negative effect.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
149 This contrasts to a previous report showing full-length ABCA1 protein levels well below the expected 50% in fibroblasts harbouring ABCA1 truncations, including the p.R909X truncation which is shorter than p.C978fsX988 [9]. Login to comment
150 This contrasts to a previous report showing full-length ABCA1 protein levels well below the expected 50% in fibroblasts harbouring ABCA1 truncations, including the p.R909X truncation which is shorter than p.C978fsX988 [9]. Login to comment

[hide] Effect of ABCA1 mutations on risk for myocardial i... Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2008 Oct;10(5):413-26. Iatan I, Alrasadi K, Ruel I, Alwaili K, Genest J
Effect of ABCA1 mutations on risk for myocardial infarction.
Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2008 Oct;10(5):413-26., [PMID:18706283]

Abstract [show]
The adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette A1 (ABCA1) gene codes for a cellular phospholipid and cholesterol transporter that mediates the initial and essential step in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) biogenesis: the formation of nascent HDL particles. Mutations at the ABCA1 gene locus cause severe familial HDL deficiency and, in the homozygous form, cause Tangier disease. Several studies have investigated the influence of ABCA1 variation on lipid metabolism and coronary heart disease, but they have resulted in controversial and inconsistent results. Genetic variability at the ABCA1 gene has also been associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction. In one study, this association was independent of HDL cholesterol levels, raising the possibility that the measurement of HDL cholesterol levels may not provide adequate information on the functional roles of HDL particles. Nevertheless, genomic screening for complex diseases, such as coronary heart disease, and HDL deficiency in particular, may not add additional information to that gained from conventional global cardiovascular risk stratification.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
119 Genetic variation in ABCA1 and risk of myocardial infarction Study* / year Population screened HDL-C, mmol/L ABCA1 variants Conclusions Clee et al. [28] / 2000 Within 11 TD families: Del L693, R2144X † , Del E,D1893,94 † , R909X, M1091T † , P2150L † , ivs25+1G→C, Del C6825→2145X, CTC6952- 4TT→2203X, C1477R, Q597R, T929I ABCA1 heterozygous patients had a 40%-45% decrease in HDL-C and a greater than threefold increased risk of CHD versus unaffected individuals. Login to comment

[hide] Functional mutations of the ABCA1 gene in subjects... Atherosclerosis. 2006 Oct;188(2):281-91. Epub 2005 Dec 15. Alrasadi K, Ruel IL, Marcil M, Genest J
Functional mutations of the ABCA1 gene in subjects of French-Canadian descent with HDL deficiency.
Atherosclerosis. 2006 Oct;188(2):281-91. Epub 2005 Dec 15., [PMID:16343503]

Abstract [show]
Mutations in the ABCA1 gene cause defective cellular lipid efflux and severe familial HDL deficiency. We examined the prevalence of mutations at the ABCA1 gene in 58 unrelated probands of French-Canadian descent with HDL deficiency (HDL-C<5th percentile). A defective cellular cholesterol or phospholipid efflux (<75% and <70% of normal controls, respectively) was identified in 14/58 (24%) of subjects. Using direct sequencing of the ABCA1 gene, we found mutations in 12/58 ( approximately 20%) of subjects. Four probands were previously identified with diverse ABCA1 gene defects. However, we identified a novel frameshift mutation (F1840L, L1869X); a proband was heteroallelic for the N1800H mutation, previously reported in a case of Tangier disease, and a novel missense mutation (Q2210H); a novel variant (G616V), predicted to impart a functional defect in the protein, was also found in another proband. Three probands had the S1731C mutation, while two others had the R1851X and K776N documented mutations, respectively. Taken together, these data suggest that approximately 20% of French-Canadian patients with severe HDL deficiency are associated with a defective ABCA1. Interestingly, in two families studied, mutations in the ABCA1 gene did not segregate with the lipid efflux defect, suggesting that other proteins are involved in the ABCA1-mediated cellular lipid efflux.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
74 We have previously reported the identification of mutations at the ABCA1 gene in four of these probands (R2084X; del ED1893,4; del L693 and R909X), a finding that led to the identification of the ABCA1 gene in Tangier disease and familial HDL deficiency [8,9]. Login to comment
86 Table 2 Mutations of the ABCA1 gene in French-Canadian probands with HDL deficiency and defective cellular lipid efflux Probandsa Gene region Nucleotide change Amino acid change Predicted effect by Polyphenb Reference ABE Exon 48 C6370T R2084X Truncated protein [8,9] MGA Exon 14 del 2017-2019 del L693 Probably damaging [8,9] ALA Exon 41 del 5618-5623 del ED1893,4 Probably damaging [8,9] RLA Exon 18 C2665T R909X Truncated protein [8,9] RDU Exon 41 C5864T R1851X Truncated protein [4] SBO Exon 40 A5711C N1800H Possibly damaging [27] Exon 49 G6943C Q2210H Probably damaging - RPH Exon 14 G2160T G616V Probably damaging - GOB Exon 41 del 5833 fs F1840L, L1869X Truncated protein - LNO Exon 38 C5505G S1731C Possibly damaging [4] VDU Exon 38 C5505G S1731C Possibly damaging [4] RRI Exon 38 C5505G S1731C Possibly damaging [4] PCH Exon 16 G2641C K776N Possibly damaging [5] GCH - - - - - LBO - - - - - a Probands refer to subjects ID # 301 in the pedigrees. b Polyphen computer software (http://www.bork.embl-heidelberg.de/polphen/). Login to comment
109 In the original four probands (ABE, R2084X; MGA, del L693; ALA, del ED1893,4; RLA, R909X), the mutations in the ABCA1 gene were associated with a functional impairment of the mature protein [8,9]. Login to comment

[hide] Variations on a gene: rare and common variants in ... Annu Rev Nutr. 2006;26:105-29. Brunham LR, Singaraja RR, Hayden MR
Variations on a gene: rare and common variants in ABCA1 and their impact on HDL cholesterol levels and atherosclerosis.
Annu Rev Nutr. 2006;26:105-29., [PMID:16704350]

Abstract [show]
Cholesterol and its metabolites play a variety of essential roles in living systems. Virtually all animal cells require cholesterol, which they acquire through synthesis or uptake, but only the liver can degrade cholesterol. The ABCA1 gene product regulates the rate-controlling step in the removal of cellular cholesterol: the efflux of cellular cholesterol and phospholipids to an apolipoprotein acceptor. Mutations in ABCA1, as seen in Tangier disease, result in accumulation of cellular cholesterol, reduced plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and increased risk for coronary artery disease. To date, more than 100 coding variants have been identified in ABCA1, and these variants result in a broad spectrum of biochemical and clinical phenotypes. Here we review genetic variation in ABCA1 and its critical role in cholesterol metabolism and atherosclerosis in the general population.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
554 Conversely, a small number of mutations are associated with less than 50% of control HDL cholesterol, specifically M1091T, G1216V, and the truncation mutations R2144X, R282X, and R909X. Login to comment
555 Since a complete loss of function allele would be expected to result in a 50% reduction in HDL levels, a greater than 50% reduction in HDL is most likely explained by a dominant negative allele, in which TABLE 3 Patient phenotypes associated with heterozygous ABCA1 mutations Mutation HDL (mmol/L) HDL (% of control) Number of patients M1091T 0.48 ± 0.5 30 ± 30 4 G1216V 0.50 40 1 R2144X 0.56 ± 0.2 41 ± 18 12 R282X 0.52 41 1 R909X 0.59 ± 0.3 42 ± 19 5 K776N 0.55 ± 0.1 47 ± 5 2 R587W 0.61 ± 0.1 47 ± 8 7 S364C 0.60 48 1 P1065S 0.80 51 1 c-ter deletion 0.75 53 1 N1800H - 56.5 33 P85L 0.72 ± 0.4 57 ± 33 5 Del693L 0.79 ± 0.2 57 ± 15 8 D1289N 0.80 ± 0.1 59 ± 12 4 R2081W 0.80 ± 0.1 59 ± 12 4 2203X 0.80 ± 0.2 59 ± 20 4 DelED1893,4 0.77 ± 0.2 59 ± 18 8 2145X 0.82 ± 0.1 59 ± 9 4 A1046D 0.70 ± 0.1 60 ± 8 2 Q597R 0.82 ± 0.1 60 ± 5 5 C1477R 0.82 ± 0.2 61 ± 15 9 IVS25 + 1G > C 0.78 ± 0.1 62 ± 12 4 D1099Y 0.83 ± 0.3 63 ± 21 5 1552X 1.00 64 1 F2009S 0.82 ± 0.2 64 ± 19 6 R587W 0.86 ± 0.1 65 ± 17 2 R1068H 0.90 ± 0.3 67 ± 26 9 N935S 1.00 ± 0.3 74 ± 16 7 T929I 1.01 ± 0.2 76 ± 7 8 1284X 1.11 ± 0.2 83 ± 14 5 A937V 1.15 ± 0.6 85 ± 28 2 R1680W 1.22 ± 0.2 87 ± 17 3 635X 1.24 ± 0.5 90 ± 32 7 W590S 1.32 ± 0.6 103 ± 46 15 the mutant protein actually interferes with the activity of the remaining wild-type protein. Login to comment

[hide] Genetics of HDL regulation in humans. Curr Opin Lipidol. 2003 Jun;14(3):273-9. Miller M, Rhyne J, Hamlette S, Birnbaum J, Rodriguez A
Genetics of HDL regulation in humans.
Curr Opin Lipidol. 2003 Jun;14(3):273-9., [PMID:12840658]

Abstract [show]
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review gene regulation of HDL-cholesterol and discuss molecular abnormalities in HDL candidate genes that may lead to human pathologic states. RECENT FINDINGS: The inverse association between HDL-cholesterol and vascular disease, especially coronary heart disease, has long been recognized, but understanding gene regulation of HDL in humans gained considerable momentum following the identification of ABCA1 as playing a pivotal role in reverse cholesterol transport. Recent data suggest that potentially important targets for upregulating HDL in humans include upregulators of ABCA1 and APOA1 (e.g. peroxisome proliferator activated receptor and liver X receptor agonists) and downregulators of CETP (e.g. JTT-705). A host of other nuclear receptors under investigation in animal models may advance to human testing in the near future. SUMMARY: Disorders affecting HDL metabolism are complex because monogenic disorders causing low HDL do not necessarily correlate with premature vascular disease. To date, pathologic phenotypes have only been deduced among several HDL candidate genes. Understanding the genetic underpinnings associated with variant HDL and reverse cholesterol transport provides an exceptional opportunity to identify novel agents that may optimize this process and reduce vascular event rates beyond currently available LDL lowering therapies.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
66 TD 1591 T/C 11 V399A extracellular [68] TD 1979 (110bpAlu Ins) 12 truncated truncation [60] TD/FHA 2154 C/T 14 R587W extracellular [67,69] TD 2164 G/C 14 W590S extracellular [61] TD 2185 A/G 14 Q597R extracellular [59,67] TD 2219 G/del 14 truncated, 635X truncated [60,61] FHA 2472-2474 3bp del 15 Del L693 TM domain #3 [59] phosphorylation 2706 G/A 16 V771M extracellular [68] 2715 A/C 16 T774P extracellular [68] 2723 G/C 16 K776N extracellular [68] 2868 G/A 17 V825I TM domain #6 [67,68] TD/FHA 3044 A/G 18 I883M cytoplasmic [68] phosphorylat site FHA 3120 C/T 19 R909X truncation [63,71] TD 3181 C/T 19 T929I cytoplasmic [62] TD 3199 A/G 19 N935S Walker A [61] TD 3205 C/T 19 A937V Walker A [61] TD 3532 C/A 22 A1046D cytoplasmic, Walker A/B [70] FHA 3667 T/C 23 M1091T cytoplasmic [63] 3690 G/T 23 D1099Y cytoplasmic [9] TD 3738 2bp del 23 1145X truncation [66] FHA 3911 G/C 24 E1172D linker/cytoplasmic [68] FHA 4242 4bp del 27 1297X truncated [64] TD 4260 G/A 27 D1289N linker cytoplasm [64,65] TD 4824 T/C 31 C1477R extracellular [59] TD 4912 C/T 32 S1506L extracellular loop #2 [71] TD 5025 ins A 34 A1544S?1552X truncation [70] 5059 T/C 34 I1555T extracellular loop #2 [67] 5155 G/A 35 R1587K extracellular loop #2 [68] FHA 5226 A/G 36 N1611D extracellular loop #2 [75..] 5338 T/C 36 L1648P extracellular loop #2 [67] TD 5443 C/T 37 R1680W cytoplasmic [74.] Login to comment

[hide] A novel nonsense mutation in the ABC1 gene causes ... Brain. 2003 Apr;126(Pt 4):920-7. Zuchner S, Sperfeld AD, Senderek J, Sellhaus B, Hanemann CO, Schroder JM
A novel nonsense mutation in the ABC1 gene causes a severe syringomyelia-like phenotype of Tangier disease.
Brain. 2003 Apr;126(Pt 4):920-7., [PMID:12615648]

Abstract [show]
Tangier disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the recently identified ATP-binding cassette transporter 1 gene (ABC1). A typical clinical manifestation of Tangier disease is peripheral neuropathy. Former studies differentiated between two manifestations: the more frequent mono- or polyneuropathic form and a syringomyelia-like type. It is unknown whether specific mutations in the ABC1 gene or a particular genetic background are responsible for either of these forms. A family is presented comprising a case with a severe syringomyelia-like phenotype of Tangier disease and absence of cardiovascular disease. Sequencing analysis of the ABC1 gene was performed. A new homozygous C-->T transition in exon 18 was found in the index patient. This mutation results in a stop codon at position 909 (R909X) leading to premature termination of translation. Her clinically asymptomatic daughters, her sister and one of her nieces were heterozygous. Sural nerve biopsies were studied in the index patient at the age of 45 and 54 years; both revealed a severe neuropathy, characterized by a subtotal and finally complete loss of nerve fibres. The entire loss of Schwann cells resulted in an extraordinary form of endoneurial sclerosis. Only rare capillaries, lipid-laden macrophages and fibroblasts had survived in the endoneurium. This case appears to be unique in respect to the underlying novel mutation in the ABC1 gene and its association with complete endoneurial sclerosis of all fascicles in the sural nerve and absence of cardiovascular disease.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
7 This mutation results in a stop codon at position 909 (R909X) leading to premature termination of translation. Login to comment
97 This base substitution predicts the replacement of arginine with a stop codon at position 909 (R909X), resulting in premature termination of the mRNA translation. Login to comment

[hide] Cellular phospholipid and cholesterol efflux in hi... Circulation. 2003 Mar 18;107(10):1366-71. Marcil M, Bissonnette R, Vincent J, Krimbou L, Genest J
Cellular phospholipid and cholesterol efflux in high-density lipoprotein deficiency.
Circulation. 2003 Mar 18;107(10):1366-71., [PMID:12642355]

Abstract [show]
BACKGROUND: Prospective studies have examined the relationship between coronary artery disease and low plasma levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). METHODS AND RESULTS: We investigated the causes of hypoalphalipoproteinemia (HypoA; HDL-C <5th percentile) in 64 subjects (12 women and 52 men). Apolipoprotein AI-mediated cellular cholesterol and phospholipid efflux were measured in fibroblasts from HypoA subjects, 9 controls, 2 patients with Tangier disease, and 5 patients with hyperalphalipoproteinemia. A phospholipid efflux defect was defined as <70% of controls. Mean HDL-C was 0.49+/-0.21 mmol/L. Cholesterol and phospholipid efflux correlated strongly (r=0.72, P<0.001). Phospholipid efflux and HDL-C (r=0.64, P<0.001) correlated in HypoA subjects. However, phospholipid or cholesterol efflux was no longer a determinant of HDL-C levels at higher levels (> approximately 1.0 mmol/L) of HDL-C. In HypoA subjects, 4 cases of Tangier disease and 6 of familial HDL deficiency (heterozygous Tangier disease) were identified (10 of 64; 16%). In the remaining 54 subjects, mean lipid efflux was not significantly different from controls and subjects with hyperalphalipoproteinemia. A phospholipid efflux defect was identified in 7 additional HypoA subjects, and a cholesterol efflux defect was detected in 11 subjects. In 2 of these subjects, the ABCA1 gene was ruled out as the cause of the efflux defect, while in 3, the low HDL-C trait segregated with the ABCA1 gene locus. CONCLUSIONS: Lipidation of lipid-poor apolipoprotein AI may not be a major determinant of cholesterol accumulation within more mature HDL particles and increasing cholesterol or phospholipid efflux beyond normal levels may not lead to increase in plasma HDL-C levels. ABCA1 is essential in the initial steps of HDL formation but other plasma events are major modulators of HDL-C levels.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
85 Molecular Characterization of ABCA1 Gene in Study Subjects Cell Lines HDL-C, mmol/L Nucleotide Change Predicted Protein Alteration TD CTL-1 0.10 Exon 30 T4369C; exon 24 splice site G3C C1477R; part of the transcript deleted TD CTL-2 0.15 Exon 13 A1730G Q597R FHD-1 0.40 Exon 14 ⌬2017-9 ⌬L693 FHD-2 0.18 Exon 48 C6370T R2144X FHD-3 0.39 Exon 41 ⌬5618-23 ⌬ED1893,4 FHD-4 0.18 Exon 18 C2665T R909X FHD-5 0.10 Exon 23 T3667C M1091T FHD-6 0.57 Exon 49 C6844T P2150L, R587W TD-1 0.03 Exon 48 ⌬C6370; ND 2145X TD-2 0.07 ND ND TD-3 0.03 ND 2203X TD-4 0.09 Exon 19 C3181T; ND T929I; ND CTL indicates control. Login to comment
79 Molecular Characterization of ABCA1 Gene in Study Subjects Cell Lines HDL-C, mmol/L Nucleotide Change Predicted Protein Alteration TD CTL-1 0.10 Exon 30 T4369C; exon 24 splice site G3C C1477R; part of the transcript deleted TD CTL-2 0.15 Exon 13 A1730G Q597R FHD-1 0.40 Exon 14 èc;2017-9 èc;L693 FHD-2 0.18 Exon 48 C6370T R2144X FHD-3 0.39 Exon 41 èc;5618-23 èc;ED1893,4 FHD-4 0.18 Exon 18 C2665T R909X FHD-5 0.10 Exon 23 T3667C M1091T FHD-6 0.57 Exon 49 C6844T P2150L, R587W TD-1 0.03 Exon 48 èc;C6370; ND 2145X TD-2 0.07 ND ND TD-3 0.03 ND 2203X TD-4 0.09 Exon 19 C3181T; ND T929I; ND CTL indicates control. Login to comment

[hide] cAMP induces ABCA1 phosphorylation activity and pr... J Lipid Res. 2002 Dec;43(12):2087-94. Haidar B, Denis M, Krimbou L, Marcil M, Genest J Jr
cAMP induces ABCA1 phosphorylation activity and promotes cholesterol efflux from fibroblasts.
J Lipid Res. 2002 Dec;43(12):2087-94., [PMID:12454270]

Abstract [show]
ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) plays a crucial role in apoA-I lipidation, a key step in reverse cholesterol transport. cAMP induces apoA-I binding activity and promotes cellular cholesterol efflux. We investigated the role of the cAMP/protein kinase A (PKA) dependent pathway in the regulation of cellular cholesterol efflux. Treatment of normal fibroblasts with 8-bromo-cAMP (8-Br-cAMP) increased significantly apoA-I-mediated cholesterol efflux, with specificity for apoA-I, but not for cyclodextrin. Concomitantly, 8-Br-cAMP increased ABCA1 phosphorylation in a time-dependent manner. Maximum phosphorylation was reached in <10 min, representing a 260% increase compared to basal ABCA1 phosphorylation level. Forskolin, a known cAMP regulator, increased both cellular cholesterol efflux and ABCA1 phosphorylation. In contrast, H-89 PKA inhibitor reduced cellular cholesterol efflux by 70% in a dose-dependent manner and inhibited almost completely ABCA1 phosphorylation. To determine whether naturally occurring mutants of ABCA1 may affect its phosphorylation activity, fibroblasts from subjects with familial HDL deficiency (FHD, heterozygous ABCA1 defect) and Tangier disease (TD, homozygous/compound heterozygous ABCA1 defect) were treated with 8-Br-cAMP or forskolin. Cellular cholesterol efflux and ABCA1 phosphorylation were increased in FHD but not in TD cells. Taken together, these findings provide evidence for a link between the cAMP/PKA-dependent pathway, ABCA1 phosphorylation, and apoA-I mediated cellular cholesterol efflux.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
176 Molecular characterization of ABCA1 gene in study subjects Cell Lines HDL-C Nucleotide Change Predicted Protein Alteration mmol/l CTR1 1.63 - - CTR2 1.20 - - FHD1 0.27 Exon 14 ⌬2017-9 ⌬L693 FHD2 0.18 Exon 18 C2665T R909X FHD3 0.39 Exon 41 ⌬5618-23 ⌬ED1893,4 FHD4 0.18 Exon 48 C6370T R2144X FHD5 0.09 Exon 36 GG5277,8C fs 1628G, Q1636X TD1 Ͻ0.1 Exon 30 T4369C; Exon 24 splice site G→C C1477R; Part of the transcript deleted TD2 Ͻ0.1 Exon 13 A1730G Q597R TD3 Ͻ0.1 Exon 48 ⌬C6370; nd 2145X; nd FHD1-5 are heterozygous for the reported mutation; TD1,3 are compound heterozygous and TD2 is homozygous. Login to comment

[hide] Truncation mutations in ABCA1 suppress normal upre... J Lipid Res. 2002 Nov;43(11):1939-49. Wellington CL, Yang YZ, Zhou S, Clee SM, Tan B, Hirano K, Zwarts K, Kwok A, Gelfer A, Marcil M, Newman S, Roomp K, Singaraja R, Collins J, Zhang LH, Groen AK, Hovingh K, Brownlie A, Tafuri S, Genest J Jr, Kastelein JJ, Hayden MR
Truncation mutations in ABCA1 suppress normal upregulation of full-length ABCA1 by 9-cis-retinoic acid and 22-R-hydroxycholesterol.
J Lipid Res. 2002 Nov;43(11):1939-49., [PMID:12401893]

Abstract [show]
Mutations in ABCA1 uniformly decrease plasma HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) and reduce cholesterol efflux, yet different mutations in ABCA1 result in different phenotypic effects in heterozygotes. For example, truncation mutations result in significantly lower HDL-C and apoliprotein A-I (apoA-I) levels in heterozygotes compared with nontruncation mutations, suggesting that truncation mutations may negatively affect the wild-type allele. To specifically test this hypothesis, we examined ABCA1 protein expression in response to 9-cis-retinoic acid (9-cis-RA) and 22-R-hydroxycholesterol (22-R-OH-Chol) in a collection of human fibroblasts representing eight different mutations and observed that truncation mutations blunted the response to oxysterol stimulation and dominantly suppressed induction of the remaining full-length allele to 5-10% of wild-type levels. mRNA levels between truncation and nontruncation mutations were comparable, suggesting that ABCA1 expression was suppressed at the protein level. Dominant negative activity of truncated ABCA1 was recapitulated in an in vitro model using transfected Cos-7 cells. Our results suggest that the severe reduction of HDL-C in patients with truncation mutations may be at least partly explained by dominant negative suppression of expression and activity of the remaining full-length ABCA1 allele. These data suggest that ABCA1 requires a physical association with itself or other molecules for normal function and has important pharmacogenetic implications for individuals with truncation mutations.

Comments [show]

None has been submitted yet.

Sentences [show]
No. Sentence Comment
131 Expression data by mutation Family Mutation Proteinc Induced/Uninduced HDL-C Net Effluxd mmol/l % of control FHA1 Del L 693 5.95 (0.82) 0.4 79.47 (22.63) FHA2 R2144X 2.45 (0.19) 0.18 64.01 (11.12) FHA3 Del E,D 1893, 1894 7.82 (1.48) 0.39 60.03 (11.85) FHA4 R909X 2.32 (0.52) 0.18 72.28 (18.01) FHA5 M1091T 6.42 (0.29) 0.1 47.24 (3.79) TD1 ivs2511G-C, C1477R 3.46 (0.50) 0.1 2.73 (1.05) TD1-ha C1477R 10.28 (1.07) 0.9 58.14 (5.49) TD3 GG 5277C - 1636 2.89 (0.59) 0.09 23.3 (1.29) TD3-hb T9291 6.65 (0.10) 1.12 51.8 (1.30) TD4 Del C 6825 - 2145X, unidentified 1.14 (0.13) 0.03 17.22 (0) Control None 11.31 (0.68) 1.63 100.00 (7.09) a TD1-h is the heterozygous parent of the TD1 proband. Login to comment