The needs of a synapse—How local organelles serve synaptic proteostasis

  • Grochowska K
  • Andres‐Alonso M
  • Karpova A
  • et al.
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Abstract

Synaptic function crucially relies on the constant supply and removal of neuronal membranes. The morphological complexity of neurons poses a significant challenge for neuronal protein transport since the machineries for protein synthesis and degradation are mainly localized in the cell soma. In response to this unique challenge, local micro-secretory systems have evolved that are adapted to the requirements of neuronal membrane protein proteostasis. However, our knowledge of how neuronal proteins are synthesized, trafficked to membranes, and eventually replaced and degraded remains scarce. Here, we review recent insights into membrane trafficking at synaptic sites and into the contribution of local organelles and micro-secretory pathways to synaptic function. We describe the role of endoplasmic reticulum specializations in neurons, Golgi-related organelles, and protein complexes like retromer in the synthesis and trafficking of synaptic transmembrane proteins. We discuss the contribution of autophagy and of proteasome-mediated and endo-lysosomal degradation to presynaptic proteostasis and synaptic function, as well as nondegradative roles of autophagosomes and lysosomes in signaling and synapse remodeling. We conclude that the complexity of neuronal cyto-architecture necessitates long-distance protein transport that combines degradation with signaling functions.

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Grochowska, K. M., Andres‐Alonso, M., Karpova, A., & Kreutz, M. R. (2022). The needs of a synapse—How local organelles serve synaptic proteostasis. The EMBO Journal, 41(7). https://doi.org/10.15252/embj.2021110057

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