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Catalog
ASAP is committed to accelerating the pace of discovery and informing a path to a cure for Parkinson’s disease through collaboration, research-enabling resources, and data sharing. We’ve created this catalog to showcase the research outputs and tools developed by ASAP-funded programs.
Protocol
LRRK2 RCKW protein purification
Protein purification protocol for tag-less LRRK2RCKW as done by Leschziner and Reck-Peterson Labs. Same protocol can be used to purify LRRK1RCKW as well. Original protocol by David Snead. Modified by Yu Xuan Lin and Mariusz Matyszewski for publication.
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Rab8a expression and purification
Recombinant Rab8a expression and purification protocol as used by the Leschziner and Reck-Peterson Labs.
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PKC isoforms activate LRRK1 kinase by phosphorylating conserved residues (Ser1064, Ser1074, and Thr1075) within the CORB GTPase domain
Leucine-rich-repeat-kinase 1 (LRRK1) and its homologue LRRK2 are multidomain kinases possessing a ROC-CORA-CORB containing GTPase domain and phosphorylate distinct Rab proteins. LRRK1 loss of function mutations cause the bone disorder osteosclerotic metaphyseal dysplasia, whereas LRRK2 missense mutations that enhance kinase activity cause PD. Here, the authors study the mechanism controlling LRRK1 activity and reveal a novel unexpected activation mechanism. View preprint.
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Published: PKC isoforms activate LRRK1 kinase by phosphorylating conserved residues (Ser1064, Ser1074, and Thr1075) within the CORB GTPase domain
Published: This study describes how PKC isoforms are able to phosphorylate LRRK1 at three sites in a key regulatory domain of the protein (GTPase domain) inducing LRRK1’s kinase activity. Interestingly, this is not seen with the PD-associated LRRK2, suggesting that PKC isoforms do not regulate LRRK2. View original preprint.
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Preparation of LRRK2 RCKW cryo-EM grids
This is Leschziner’s Lab updated protocol for making cryo-EM grids for LRRK2 RCKW. This protocol, when using lower protein concentration, results in better monomer and dimer formation than the old protocol.
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Structural basis for Parkinson’s Disease-linked LRRK2’s binding to microtubules
Preprint: LRRK2 mutations are a common cause of familial PD. In some circumstances, LRRK2 co-localizes with microtubules. The authors report a cryo-electron microscopy structure of the catalytic half of LRRK2, containing its kinase (closed conformation) and GTPase domains, bound to microtubules. Further, they identified amino acids that mediate microtubule binding.
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Structural Biology of LRRK2 and its Interaction with Microtubules
Review: This review focuses on new insights into the stucture of LRRK2’s cytosolic and microtubule-bound forms and challenges going forward.
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Insect Cell Protocol for LRRK1 and LRRK2 Expression
Protocol for expressing LRRK1 and LRRK2 in insect cells.
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LRRK2 microtubule sedimentation binding assay
Assay to determine LRRK2 protein binding to microtubules.
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LRRK2RCKW Widefield fluorescence microtubule binding assay
This assay uses TMR labeled LRRK2 or LRRK1 RCKW to measure binding to microtubules in vitro
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