Direct Identification of a G Protein Ubiquitination Site by Mass Spectrometry

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Abstract

Covalent attachment of ubiquitin is well-known to target proteins for degradation. Here, mass spectrometry was used to identify the site of ubiquitination in Gpa1, the G protein alpha subunit in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The modified residue is located at Lys165 within the alpha-helical domain of Galpha, a region of unknown function. Substitution of Lys165 with Arg (Gpa1(K165R)) results in a substantial decrease in ubiquitination. In addition, yeast expressing the Gpa1(K165R) mutant are moderately resistant to pheromone in growth inhibition assays-a phenotype consistent with enhanced Galpha signaling activity. These findings indicate that the alpha-helical domain may serve to regulate the turnover of Gpa1.

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