Abstract
O-GlcNAcylation is a post-translational modification that serves as a cellular nutrient sensor and participates in multiple physiological and pathological processes. However, it remains uncertain whether O-GlcNAcylation is involved in the regulation of phagocytosis. Here, we demonstrate a rapid increase in protein O-GlcNAcylation in response to phagocytotic stimuli. Knockout of the O-GlcNAc transferase or pharmacological inhibition of O-GlcNAcylation dramatically blocks phagocytosis, resulting in the disruption of retinal structure and function. Mechanistic studies reveal that the O-GlcNAc transferase interacts with Ezrin, a membrane-cytoskeleton linker protein, to catalyze its O-GlcNAcylation. Our data further show that Ezrin O-GlcNAcylation promotes its localization to the cell cortex, thereby stimulating the membrane-cytoskeleton interaction needed for efficient phagocytosis. These findings identify a previously unrecognized role for protein O-GlcNAcylation in phagocytosis with important implications in both health and diseases.
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