Abstract
NTRK (neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase) gene fusions that encode chimeric proteins exhibiting constitutive activity of tropomyosin receptor kinases (TRK), are oncogenic drivers in multiple cancer types. However, the underlying mechanisms in oncogenesis that involve various N-terminal fusion partners of NTRK fusions remain elusive. Here, we show that NTRK fusion proteins form liquid-like condensates driven by their N-terminal fusion partners. The kinase reactions are accelerated in these condensates where the complexes for downstream signaling activation are also concentrated. Our work demonstrates that the phase separation driven by NTRK fusions is not only critical for TRK activation, but the condensates formed through phase separation serve as organizational hubs for oncogenic signaling.
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