Abstract
Plasma membrane remodeling processes are tightly regulated by the spatiotemporal distribution and dynamic conversion of phosphoinositidyl lipids (PIPs). This regulation is controlled by the recruitment of proteins such as sorting nexin 9 (SNX9), a key mediator of late-stage endocytosis and macropinocytosis. Using live cell imaging, in vitro reconstitution assays, and molecular dynamics simulations, we investigated how SNX9 distinguishes between PI(3,4)P 2 and PI(4,5)P 2 , and the physiological relevance of this selectivity. Our results revealed that during macropinocytic membrane ruffling, SNX9 is recruited in a spatiotemporally coordinated manner with PI(3,4)P 2 , but not with PI(4,5)P 2 . While SNX9 induces comparably weak mechanical remodeling on model membranes containing either PIP 2 species, it exhibits a clear selective binding to PI(3,4)P 2 , mediated by a non-canonical interface. Through mutational analysis of key residues involved in this sequestration, we further demonstrated that SNX9 protects PI(3,4)P 2 from hydrolysis. Together, these results reveal a previously unrecognized mechanism of SNX9-PIP 2 lipid interaction that underscores SNX9’s pivotal role in coordinating membrane remodeling processes. Teaser Curvature sensing BAR protein SNX9 selectively sequesters PI(3,4)P 2 lipids, acting as a checkpoint in cell membrane remodeling.
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Abstract
Plasma membrane remodeling processes are tightly regulated by the spatiotemporal distribution and dynamic conversion of phosphoinositidyl lipids (PIPs). This regulation is controlled by the recruitment of proteins such as sorting nexin 9 (SNX9), a key mediator of late-stage endocytosis and macropinocytosis. Using live cell imaging, in vitro reconstitution assays, and molecular dynamics simulations, we investigated how SNX9 distinguishes between PI(3,4)P2 and PI(4,5)P2, and the physiological relevance of this selectivity. Our results revealed that during macropinocytic membrane ruffling, SNX9 is recruited in a spatiotemporally coordinated manner with PI(3,4)P2, but not with PI(4,5)P2. While SNX9 induces comparably weak mechanical remodeling on model membranes containing either PIP2 species, it exhibits a clear selective binding to PI(3,4)P2, mediated by a non-canonical interface. Through mutational analysis of key residues involved in this sequestration, we further demonstrated that SNX9 protects PI(3,4)P2 from hydrolysis. Together, these results reveal a previously unrecognized mechanism of SNX9-PIP2 lipid interaction that underscores SNX9’s pivotal role in coordinating membrane remodeling processes.
Teaser Curvature sensing BAR protein SNX9 selectively sequesters PI(3,4)P2 lipids, acting as a checkpoint in cell membrane remodeling.
Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
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