Glycans in autophagy, endocytosis and lysosomal functions

Glycans have been shown to function as versatile molecular signals in cells. This prompted us to look at their roles in endocytosis, endolysosomal system and autophagy. We start by introducing the cell biological aspects of these pathways, the concept of the sugar code, and provide an overview on th...

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Published in:Glycoconjugate journal 2021-10, Vol.38 (5), p.625-647
Main Authors: Reggiori, Fulvio, Gabius, Hans-Joachim, Aureli, Massimo, Römer, Winfried, Sonnino, Sandro, Eskelinen, Eeva-Liisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autophagy
Autophagy - physiology
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Comprehensive Review
Comprehensive Review Article
Endocytosis
Endocytosis - physiology
Gene Expression Regulation
Lectins
Life Sciences
Lysosomes - physiology
Pathology
Phagocytosis
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides - metabolism
Proteins - genetics
Proteins - metabolism
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Summary:Glycans have been shown to function as versatile molecular signals in cells. This prompted us to look at their roles in endocytosis, endolysosomal system and autophagy. We start by introducing the cell biological aspects of these pathways, the concept of the sugar code, and provide an overview on the role of glycans in the targeting of lysosomal proteins and in lysosomal functions. Moreover, we review evidence on the regulation of endocytosis and autophagy by glycans. Finally, we discuss the emerging concept that cytosolic exposure of luminal glycans, and their detection by endogenous lectins, provides a mechanism for the surveillance of the integrity of the endolysosomal compartments, and serves their eventual repair or disposal.
ISSN:0282-0080
1573-4986
DOI:10.1007/s10719-021-10007-x