The FAR7 antibody targets the FAR7 protein, a component of the Far3-7-8-9-10-11 (Far) complex in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This complex localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and plays a critical role in TORC2 signaling, which regulates cellular processes such as lipid biosynthesis, cell wall integrity, and stress response . FAR7 is part of a membrane-associated subcomplex (Far9/Far10/Far11) required for ER localization and stability of the Far complex .
FAR7 is essential for ER localization of the Far complex, which modulates TORC2 activity. Deletion of FAR7 disrupts:
TORC2 signaling: Impaired phosphorylation of downstream targets like Ypk1/2 kinases.
Deletion mutants (far7Δ) exhibit defective sphingolipid biosynthesis and cell wall stress responses .
Coimmunoprecipitation assays confirm FAR7’s role in bridging Far8 and Far9/Far10/Far11 (Fig. 6) .
| Strain Genotype | Observed Phenotype |
|---|---|
| far7Δ | Disrupted Far8-Far11 interaction |
| far7Δ far3Δ | Loss of core subcomplex stability |
| far7Δ far9Δ | ER mislocalization of Far complex |
| Bait Protein | Prey Proteins Identified |
|---|---|
| Far9-myc | Far7, Far8, Far10, Far11 |
| Far7-myc | Far3, Far8, Far9 |
FAR7’s role in TORC2 signaling highlights its potential as a therapeutic target for diseases linked to lipid metabolism or ER stress. Current research focuses on:
Mechanistic insights: How Far complex dynamics regulate TORC2 substrate specificity.
Translational applications: Engineering FAR7-specific antibodies for modulating ER-associated signaling pathways.
What strategies enhance FAR7 antibody effector functions (e.g., ADCC, ADCP) for therapeutic applications?
How to validate FAR7 antibody specificity in complex biological matrices?
Integrated approaches:
Conflicting reports on FAR7 expression levels in tumor vs. normal tissues: How to reconcile?
Root cause analysis:
Resolution workflow:
How to optimize combination therapies using FAR7-targeted agents?
How to predict FAR7 antibody-antigen binding interfaces for rational engineering?