PXD069727

PXD069727 is an original dataset announced via ProteomeXchange.

Title	Proximity Labeling of NIMA Kinase Complex Components in C. elegans
Description	Proximity labeling has emerged as a powerful approach for identifying protein–protein interactions within living systems, particularly those involving weak or transient associations. Here, we present a comprehensive proximity labeling study of five conserved Caenorhabditis elegans proteins—NEKL-2, NEKL-3, MLT-2, MLT-3, and MLT-4—that form two NEKL–MLT kinase–scaffold subcomplexes involved in membrane trafficking and actin regulation. Using endogenously expressed TurboID fusions and a data-independent acquisition (DIA) mass spectrometry (MS) pipeline, we profiled NEKL–MLT interactomes across 23 experiments, including several methodological variations, applying stringent controls and filtering strategies. By analyzing and comparing experimental outcomes, we develop a set of intuitive quantitative metrics to assess experimental outcomes and quality. We demonstrate that DIA-based workflows produce sensitive physiologically relevant findings, even in the presence of experimental noise and variability across biological replicates. Our approach is validated through the identification of known NEKL–MLT binding partners and conserved genetic suppressors of nekl–mlt mutant phenotypes. Gene ontology enrichment further supports the involvement of newly identified NEKL–MLT interactors in processes including membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal regulation, and cell adhesion. Additionally, several novel proximate interactors were functionally validated using genetic assays. Our findings underscore the utility of DIA-MS in proximity labeling applications and highlight the value of incorporating internal controls, quantitative metrics, and biological validation to enhance confidence in candidate interactors. Overall, this study provides a scalable, organismal-level strategy for probing endogenous protein networks and offers practical guidelines for proximity labeling in multicellular systems.
HostingRepository	PRIDE
AnnounceDate	2026-01-23
AnnouncementXML	Submission_2026-01-23_08:51:08.408.xml
DigitalObjectIdentifier	https://dx.doi.org/10.6019/PXD069727
ReviewLevel	Peer-reviewed dataset
DatasetOrigin	Original dataset
RepositorySupport	Supported dataset by repository
PrimarySubmitter	Dennis Province
SpeciesList	scientific name: Caenorhabditis elegans; NCBI TaxID: NEWT:6239;
ModificationList	acetylated residue; monohydroxylated residue; iodoacetamide derivatized residue
Instrument	Orbitrap Exploris 480

Revision	Datetime	Status	ChangeLog Entry
0	2025-10-21 07:28:48	ID requested
⏵ 1	2026-01-23 08:51:09	announced

10.1038/s44318-025-00660-5;

Fay DS, Balasubramaniam B, Harrington SM, Edeen PT, Integrating endogenous TurboID and data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry for in vivo proximity labeling. EMBO J, 45(2):592-632(2026) [pubmed]

10.6019/PXD069727;

submitter keyword: NimA-related kinases, proteomics, methods development, proximity labeling, C. elegans

David S. Fay
contact affiliation	University of Wyoming
contact email	davidfay@uwyo.edu
lab head
Dennis Province
contact affiliation	UAMS
contact email	dprovince@uams.edu
dataset submitter

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  1. PXD069727
     1. Label: PRIDE project
     2. Name: Proximity Labeling of NIMA Kinase Complex Components in C. elegans