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The role of STIM isoforms in Neutrophil functions

Other titleLe rôle des isoformes de STIM dans les fonctions des neutrophiles
Number of pages203
Imprimatur date2024-11-29
Defense date2024-11-29
Abstract

Neutrophils (Neuts) form the first line of defence, responding rapidly via ROS production, phagocytosis, degranulation, NETosis, and intercellular communication. These Ca²⁺-dependent functions rely on store-operated Ca²⁺ entry (SOCE), where STIM proteins activate Orai channels following ER Ca²⁺ depletion. Using a C/EBPα-driven STIM1/2 knockout (Stim1/2dKO) in myeloid cells, we observed loss of SOCE and ROS production, validating our model. Combining this with a Ca2+ probe (Salsa6f), we found reduced spontaneous PLC-dependent Ca²⁺ flickering in Stim1/2dKO mouse Neuts. This was accompanied by a spreading defect, observed in both Stim1/2dKO and PLC-inhibited Neuts. Interestingly, STIM-Orai interactions at ER-PM membrane contact sites (MCS) persisted, with increased “STIM-less” MCS, likely mediated by junctate or ESyt2. These MCS appeared more rigid and less dynamic, reducing Ca²⁺ activity, actin polymerisation, and IP3R proximity to the PM. Our findings suggest dynamic STIM-containing MCS are crucial for IP3R positioning and PLC-dependent Ca²⁺ signalling, which drive Neut spreading through actin polymerisation.

Keywords
  • STIM
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Calcium
  • Neutrophils
  • Membrane Contact Sites
  • Cell signalling
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RABESAHALA DE MERITENS, Camille. The role of STIM isoforms in Neutrophil functions. Doctoral Thesis, 2024. doi: 10.13097/archive-ouverte/unige:183263
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