Knockdown of Na,K-ATPase β-subunits in Oncopeltus fasciatus induces molting problems and alterations in tracheal morphology

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2023
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  • RNAi
  • ecdysis
  • insect Na+/K+-ATPase
  • protein distribution
  • septate junctions
  • tissue-specific function
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  • The ubiquitously expressed transmembrane enzyme Na,K-ATPase (NKA) is vital in maintaining functionality of cells. The association of α- and β-subunits is believed to be essential for forming a functional enzyme. In the large milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus four α1-paralogs and four β-subunits exist that can associate into NKA complexes. This diversity raises the question of possible tissue-specific distribution and function. While the α1-subunits are known to modulate cardenolide-resistance and ion-transport efficiency, the functional importance of the β-subunits needed further investigation. We here characterize all four different β-subunits at the cellular, tissue, and whole organismal scales. A knockdown of different β-subunits heavily interferes with molting success resulting in strongly hampered phenotypes. The failure of ecdysis might be related to disrupted septate junction (SJ) formation, also reflected in β2-suppression-induced alteration in tracheal morphology. Our data further suggest the existence of isolated β-subunits forming homomeric or β-heteromeric complexes. This possible standalone and structure-specific distribution of the β-subunits predicts further, yet unknown pump-independent functions. The different effects caused by β knockdowns highlight the importance of the various β-subunits to fulfill tissue-specific requirements.
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  • info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
  • http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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Forschungsinformationssystem der UHH

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