Abstract
Regulated exocytosis of neurotransmitter- and hormone-containing vesicles underpins neuronal and hormonal communication and relies on a well-orchestrated series of molecular interactions. This in part involves the upstream formation of a complex of SNAREs and associated proteins leading to the eventual fusion of the vesicle membrane with the plasma membrane, a process that enables content release. Although the role of lipids in exocytosis is intuitive, it has long been overlooked at least compared to the extensive work on SNAREs. Here, we will present the latest advances in this rapidly developing field revealing that lipids actually play an active role in exocytosis by focusing on cholesterol, 3′-phosphorylated phosphoinositides and phosphatidic acid.
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We want to thank the members of our laboratories and the collaborators who contributed to the work presented here. We wish to thank Dr Nancy Grant for critical reading of the manuscript. Work in NV’s group is supported by Agence Nationale pour la Recherche (ANR-09-BLAN-0264-01 grant). JRC acknowledges support of the CIHR, NSERC, and the University of Western Sydney.
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Chasserot-Golaz, S., Coorssen, J.R., Meunier, F.A. et al. Lipid Dynamics in Exocytosis. Cell Mol Neurobiol 30, 1335–1342 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10571-010-9577-x
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