Heat shock 70 kDa protein 1A (HSPA1A/HSP72/HSP70-1) is a major stress-inducible member of the HSP70 molecular chaperone family. It functions as an ATP-dependent protein folding chaperone implicated in a wide variety of cellular processes including protection of the proteome from stress, folding and transport of newly synthesized polypeptides, refolding of misfolded proteins, activation of proteolysis of misfolded proteins, and the formation and dissociation of protein complexes. HSPA1A has genuine foldase activity, demonstrated by luciferase refolding assays, and also suppresses protein aggregation. Its acetylation/deacetylation state determines whether it functions in protein refolding (via HOPX co-chaperone) or protein degradation (via STUB1/CHIP ubiquitin ligase). Additionally, HSPA1A has roles in regulating apoptosis, centrosome integrity during mitosis, TGF-beta signaling, and can function as an extracellular signaling molecule (receptor ligand activity). It also possesses ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A nuclear localization is well-supported. During heat shock, Hsp70 translocates to the nucleus via Hikeshi (PMID:22024166), interacts with HSF1 transactivation domain to repress transcription (PMID:9499401), and localizes to nuclear speck-like structures (PMID:9553041). During erythropoiesis, Hsp70 accumulates in the nucleus where it protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage (PMID:17167422). Hsp70 also sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus/nucleus during heat shock (PMID:10205060). IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and experimentally confirmed by multiple IDA studies.
Reason: Nuclear localization is well-established for HSPA1A under multiple conditions including heat stress (nuclear import via Hikeshi), transcriptional regulation (HSF1 repression), and erythropoiesis (GATA-1 protection). Supported by IDA evidence from PMID:17167422, PMID:10205060, PMID:9553041.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
At the onset of caspase activation, Hsp70 co-localizes and interacts with GATA-1 in the nucleus of erythroid precursors undergoing terminal differentiation.
PMID:9499401
the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and the cochaperone Hdj1 interact directly with the transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A is predominantly cytoplasmic under basal conditions. This is well-established by multiple IDA studies (PMID:24061851, PMID:10859165, PMID:11785981, PMID:24790089, PMID:9553041) and consistent with its role as a cytoplasmic chaperone. IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and strongly supported.
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization is the primary location of HSPA1A, confirmed by numerous independent studies and consistent with its core chaperone function.
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A plasma membrane association is supported by its role as a virus receptor (rotavirus A entry, UniProt annotation) and by evidence showing it functions as an extracellular receptor ligand via Tag7/PGLYRP1-Hsp70 complexes that interact with TNFR1 on cell surfaces (PMID:26183779). Also consistent with its role in extracellular signaling (PMID:17568691). IBA annotation is phylogenetically reasonable for the HSP70 family.
Reason: Plasma membrane association is supported by HSPA1A's roles as a virus receptor and extracellular signaling molecule. Phylogenetically consistent for HSP70 family members.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26183779
Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor
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GO:0016887
ATP hydrolysis activity
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: ATP hydrolysis activity is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. The N-terminal nucleotide binding domain (NBD) possesses intrinsic ATPase activity that is stimulated by J-domain co-chaperones (PMID:21231916). The ATPase cycle drives conformational changes between open (ATP-bound) and closed (ADP-bound) states of the substrate binding domain, which is essential for chaperone function. Directly demonstrated by IDA evidence (PMID:21231916, PMID:23921388). IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and represents a core function of all HSP70 family members.
Reason: ATP hydrolysis is the fundamental enzymatic activity driving the HSPA1A chaperone cycle. Confirmed by direct assay (PMID:21231916). This is a core conserved function of the entire HSP70 family.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded Huntingtin fragment
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GO:0031072
heat shock protein binding
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A interacts with numerous heat shock proteins as part of its chaperone function. It binds HSP40/DNAJ co-chaperones (PMID:22219199, PMID:21231916), HSP90 via the HOP/STIP1 adapter (Reactome:R-HSA-3371503), HSP110 nucleotide exchange factors (PMID:24318877), and small HSPs. These interactions are central to its chaperone cycle. IBA annotation is well-supported and phylogenetically sound.
Reason: Heat shock protein binding is a core property of HSPA1A, essential for its chaperone cycle. Binding to J-domain co-chaperones (HSP40s), HSP110/NEFs, and HSP90 are all well-documented.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22219199
The C-terminal helices of heat shock protein 70 are essential for J-domain binding and ATPase activation
PMID:23921388
we identified the methyltransferase METTL21A as the enzyme responsible for trimethylation of a conserved lysine residue found in several human Hsp70 (HSPA) proteins.
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GO:0044183
protein folding chaperone
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Protein folding chaperone is the core molecular function of HSPA1A. Hageman et al. (2011) directly demonstrated that HSPA1A has foldase activity in luciferase refolding assays, and also suppresses polyQ aggregation and protects cells from heat-induced death (PMID:21231916). Kalia et al. (2004) also showed chaperone activity via refolding assays inhibited by BAG5 (PMID:15603737). IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and confirmed by multiple IDA studies.
Reason: This is the primary molecular function of HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated by multiple independent studies (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737). Conserved across the HSP70 family.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol is the primary subcellular location where HSPA1A functions as a chaperone. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916) and multiple Reactome pathway annotations that place HSPA1A in the cytosol for chaperone cycle reactions. IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound.
Reason: Cytosolic localization is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function. Confirmed by direct assay and consistent with all known chaperone cycle components.
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GO:0042026
protein refolding
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Protein refolding is a core biological process for HSPA1A. Hageman et al. (2011) directly demonstrated luciferase refolding activity for HSPA1A (PMID:21231916). Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 inhibits Hsp70-mediated refolding of denatured proteins (PMID:15603737). The refolding function is ATP-dependent and requires J-domain co-chaperones. IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and confirmed by IDA evidence.
Reason: Protein refolding is a core process carried out by HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated by luciferase refolding assays (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737). Conserved function across HSP70 family.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of heat-denatured luciferase
PMID:15603737
Within this complex, BAG5 inhibits both parkin E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and Hsp70-mediated refolding of misfolded proteins.
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GO:0032436
positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
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IBA
GO_REF:0000033 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A promotes proteasomal degradation of substrates via its interaction with the CHIP/STUB1 ubiquitin ligase. Hsp70 delivers misfolded substrates to CHIP for ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. Shang et al. (2014) showed Hsp70 enhances CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3 (PMID:24613385). Imai et al. (2002) showed CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex promotes ubiquitination of Pael-R (PMID:12150907). The acetylation state of HSPA1A (by NAA10/ARD1) determines whether substrates are directed toward refolding or degradation (PMID:27708256). IBA annotation is well-supported.
Reason: HSPA1A promotes proteasomal degradation of substrates through CHIP/STUB1, a well-established arm of the chaperone triage decision. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:24613385) and multiple studies showing CHIP-Hsp70 mediated ubiquitination.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24613385
over-expressed Hsp70 or inhibition of Hsp90 by geldanamycin (GA) leads to facilitated CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3
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GO:0046718
symbiont entry into host cell
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IEA
GO_REF:0000108 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: HSPA1A serves as a post-attachment receptor for rotavirus A, facilitating virus entry into the cell (PMID:16537599). UniProt confirms this function. The IEA annotation via logical inference from the virus receptor activity annotation is reasonable.
Reason: HSPA1A functions as a virus receptor for rotavirus A (PMID:16537599), which involves viral entry. This is a secondary/non-core function distinct from its primary chaperone role.
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GO:0000166
nucleotide binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A binds ATP and ADP as part of its core chaperone cycle. The N-terminal nucleotide-binding domain (NBD) binds and hydrolyzes ATP, which drives the conformational changes essential for chaperone function (PMID:21231916, PMID:23921388). Nucleotide binding is a correct but very broad parent term; the more specific GO:0005524 ATP binding is already annotated.
Reason: Nucleotide binding is accurate for HSPA1A. While broader than GO:0005524 (ATP binding), it is acceptable as an IEA annotation that captures the fundamental nucleotide-binding property of the NBD.
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GO:0001618
virus receptor activity
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IEA
GO_REF:0000043 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: UniProt directly annotates HSPA1A as a receptor for rotavirus A based on PMID:16537599. The peptide-binding and ATPase domains of Hsp70 are required for rotavirus interaction and infectivity reduction.
Reason: Virus receptor activity is experimentally supported for rotavirus A entry (PMID:16537599) but is a non-core function unrelated to HSPA1A's primary chaperone role.
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GO:0001664
G protein-coupled receptor binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: This IEA annotation likely derives from the Hsp70-Pael-R interaction described in PMID:12150907. Pael-R (GPR37) is a GPCR, and Hsp70 forms a complex with CHIP, Parkin, and unfolded Pael-R. However, Hsp70 binds the unfolded Pael-R as a chaperone substrate, not as a GPCR ligand engaging in canonical receptor binding. The term "G protein-coupled receptor binding" is misleading here.
Reason: Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R (a GPCR) in the context of chaperone-mediated quality control and CHIP/Parkin-directed ubiquitination (PMID:12150907), not as a functional GPCR binding partner. This is chaperone-substrate interaction, not receptor binding in the signaling sense.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12150907
CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo. The amount of CHIP in the complex was increased during ER stress.
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GO:0005524
ATP binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000120 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: ATP binding is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. The N-terminal NBD binds ATP, and crystal structures of HSPA1A in complex with ATP analogs have been solved (PDB:2E88, 2E8A). Directly confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388).
Reason: ATP binding is fundamental to the HSPA1A chaperone cycle and is confirmed by structural and biochemical evidence.
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GO:0005576
extracellular region
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A is released extracellularly and detected in exosomes, blood microparticles, and as free protein in necrotic cell supernatants (PMID:17568691, PMID:26183779). UniProt annotates HSPA1A as secreted. Confirmed by IDA evidence from PMID:17568691 and PMID:26183779.
Reason: Extracellular localization is supported by multiple independent studies showing HSPA1A release from cells and its presence in extracellular fluids and exosomes.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed nuclear localization annotation. HSPA1A nuclear localization is well-established by multiple IDA studies (PMID:17167422, PMID:10205060, PMID:9553041) and the IBA annotation is already accepted.
Reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and multiple IDA confirmations. Nuclear localization is well-established for HSPA1A.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed cytoplasm annotation. Cytoplasm is the primary location of HSPA1A under basal conditions. Confirmed by numerous IDA studies.
Reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and multiple IDA confirmations.
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GO:0005813
centrosome
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IEA
GO_REF:0000044 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A accumulates at mitotic centrosomes during prometaphase to metaphase and is required for bipolar spindle assembly (PMID:27137183). UniProt confirms centrosome localization. Also confirmed by IDA (PMID:27137183).
Reason: Centrosome localization is experimentally confirmed by Fang et al. 2016 (PMID:27137183) who demonstrated HSP70 accumulation at mitotic centrosomes and its role in centrosome integrity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27137183
heat shock protein (HSP) 70 considerably accumulates at the mitotic centrosome during prometaphase to metaphase and is required for bipolar spindle assembly.
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GO:0005814
centriole
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A localizes to centrioles upon thermal stress in human neuronal cells (PMID:24061851). Specifically targets the proximal end of centrioles identified by gamma-tubulin marker. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851) and GO_REF:0000052 (immunofluorescence-based).
Reason: Centriole localization is experimentally confirmed by Khalouei et al. 2014 (PMID:24061851) using YFP-tagged HSPA1A in neuronal cells.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24061851
Following a brief period of thermal stress, YFP-tagged HSPA6 and HSPA1A rapidly appeared at centrioles in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells
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GO:0006402
mRNA catabolic process
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Hsp70 participates in AU-rich element-mediated mRNA decay. Heat shock induces Hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 into the perinucleus/nucleus, blocking decay of AU-rich mRNAs (PMID:10205060). However, Hsp70 blocks mRNA decay rather than promoting it. The role is indirect and regulatory rather than direct participation in mRNA catabolism.
Reason: HSPA1A modulates mRNA decay through the AUF1-ubiquitin-proteasome pathway (PMID:10205060), but this is an indirect regulatory role secondary to its primary chaperone function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205060
Induction of hsp70 by heat shock, down-regulation of the ubiquitin-proteasome network, or inactivation of ubiquitinating enzyme E1 all result in hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus, and all three processes block decay of AU-rich mRNAs and AUF1 protein.
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GO:0008285
negative regulation of cell population proliferation
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: This derives from the WT1-Hsp70 interaction study (PMID:9553041) where Hsp70 is required for WT1-mediated growth suppression. However, the antiproliferative effect is mediated by WT1, not by Hsp70 itself; Hsp70 acts as a cofactor/chaperone for WT1. This is not a direct function of HSPA1A.
Reason: The negative regulation of cell proliferation requires WT1, with Hsp70 serving as a cofactor (PMID:9553041). This represents a chaperone client effect, not a direct HSPA1A function in proliferation control.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9553041
Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires association with the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
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GO:0016235
aggresome
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A localizes to aggresomes. PMID:15885686 shows TRIM37 forms ubiquitin- and chaperone-positive aggresomes. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:15885686).
Reason: Aggresome localization is confirmed by IDA evidence (PMID:15885686) and is consistent with HSPA1A's role in protein quality control and handling of misfolded proteins.
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GO:0016607
nuclear speck
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A localizes to nuclear speck-like structures upon association with WT1 (PMID:9553041). Maheswaran et al. showed Hsp70 is recruited to characteristic subnuclear clusters containing WT1. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041).
Reason: Nuclear speck localization is confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041) showing colocalization of Hsp70 with WT1 in subnuclear clusters.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9553041
Hsp70 is recruited to the characteristic subnuclear clusters that contain WT1.
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GO:0016887
ATP hydrolysis activity
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IEA
GO_REF:0000120 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed ATP hydrolysis annotation. ATP hydrolysis is a core enzymatic activity of HSPA1A confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916).
Reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and confirmed by direct assay.
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GO:0030308
negative regulation of cell growth
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: Similar to GO:0008285, this likely derives from the WT1-Hsp70 study (PMID:9553041). The growth inhibition is a property of WT1 that requires Hsp70 as a cofactor. Hsp70 does not directly regulate cell growth.
Reason: As with negative regulation of cell proliferation, the cell growth effect is mediated by WT1 with Hsp70 as a chaperone cofactor (PMID:9553041). This is an over-annotation of HSPA1A function.
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GO:0031072
heat shock protein binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed heat shock protein binding annotation. HSPA1A interacts with multiple HSPs including DNAJ/HSP40 co-chaperones, HSP90, and HSP110/HSPH1. Core property confirmed by numerous IPI studies.
Reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and extensive experimental evidence.
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GO:0031397
negative regulation of protein ubiquitination
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A can inhibit protein ubiquitination by competing with CHIP/STUB1 for substrate binding. In the CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex, Hsp70 can sequester substrates and prevent their ubiquitination until CHIP promotes Hsp70 dissociation (PMID:12150907). Confirmed by IDA (PMID:12150907).
Reason: Negative regulation of ubiquitination is a genuine property of Hsp70 chaperone triage. Hsp70 binding to substrates can shield them from ubiquitin ligases until the appropriate signal triggers degradation (PMID:12150907).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12150907
CHIP promoted the dissociation of Hsp70 from Parkin and Pael-R, thus facilitating Parkin-mediated Pael-R ubiquitination.
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GO:0031625
ubiquitin protein ligase binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A interacts directly with ubiquitin ligases including CHIP/STUB1 (via TPR repeats) and Parkin (PMID:12150907, PMID:15603737, PMID:24613385). This is a core interaction mediating chaperone-directed degradation. Confirmed by multiple IPI studies.
Reason: Ubiquitin protein ligase binding is a core property of HSPA1A, mediating the chaperone triage decision between refolding and degradation. The HSPA1A-CHIP/STUB1 interaction is well-established.
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GO:0032757
positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: HSPA1A stabilizes NOD2, which activates NF-kappaB signaling and downstream IL-8 production (PMID:24790089). This is an indirect effect mediated through NOD2 stabilization. Confirmed by IMP (PMID:24790089).
Reason: Positive regulation of IL-8 production is an indirect downstream consequence of HSPA1A's chaperone-mediated stabilization of NOD2, not a direct function of HSPA1A (PMID:24790089).
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GO:0034599
cellular response to oxidative stress
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: HSPA1A is induced by oxidative stress and provides cytoprotection. The TAS reference PMID:24252804 (a review on oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease) discusses the role of chaperones including Hsp70 in response to oxidative damage. This is a well-established general stress response.
Reason: HSPA1A responds to and provides protection against oxidative stress as part of its general cytoprotective role, but this is a secondary response, not its core function.
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GO:0042026
protein refolding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed protein refolding annotation. Protein refolding is a core process carried out by HSPA1A, confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737).
Reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and confirmed by direct assay evidence.
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GO:0042826
histone deacetylase binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A interacts with HDAC4, which deacetylates Hsp70 at Lys-77 during the later stages of the stress response. This deacetylation switches Hsp70 from protein refolding to protein degradation mode (PMID:27708256). Also, HDAC8-phosphorylated form recruits Hsp70 to a complex (PMID:16809764). Confirmed by IPI (PMID:16809764).
Reason: Histone deacetylase binding is confirmed by experimental evidence. HDAC4 deacetylates Hsp70 at K77 to switch its co-chaperone preference (PMID:27708256), and HDAC8 recruits Hsp70 to the hEST1B complex (PMID:16809764).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27708256
Here, we demonstrate that Hsp70 preferentially facilitates protein refolding after stress, gradually switching to protein degradation via a mechanism dependent on ARD1-mediated Hsp70 acetylation
PMID:16809764
Phosphorylated HDAC8 preferentially recruits Hsp70 to a complex that inhibits the CHIP (C-terminal heat shock protein interacting protein) E3 ligase-mediated degradation of hEST1B.
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GO:0044183
protein folding chaperone
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed protein folding chaperone annotation. This is the core molecular function of HSPA1A. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737).
Reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and confirmed by direct assay evidence. Core molecular function of HSPA1A.
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GO:0045648
positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: HSPA1A protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage during erythroid terminal differentiation, enabling proper erythropoiesis (PMID:17167422). Confirmed by IMP (PMID:17167422).
Reason: Positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation is experimentally supported (PMID:17167422) but represents a tissue-specific non-core function of HSPA1A, where its chaperone activity protects GATA-1 during erythropoiesis.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
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GO:0046034
ATP metabolic process
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A hydrolyzes ATP as part of its chaperone cycle. The ATP metabolic process annotation broadly captures the ATPase activity. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388, PMID:21231916).
Reason: ATP metabolic process is accurate as HSPA1A has intrinsic ATPase activity. Broader than GO:0016887 (ATP hydrolysis activity) but acceptable.
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GO:0048471
perinuclear region of cytoplasm
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Hsp70 sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus/nucleus during heat shock (PMID:10205060). Also confirmed by IDA showing BAG5-Hsp70 perinuclear localization (PMID:15603737). Confirmed by multiple IDA studies.
Reason: Perinuclear localization is confirmed by IDA (PMID:10205060, PMID:15603737) and consistent with HSPA1A's role in mRNA decay regulation and client protein handling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205060
Induction of hsp70 by heat shock [...] result in hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus
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GO:0050821
protein stabilization
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A stabilizes client proteins, including NOD2 (PMID:24790089) and intrinsically disordered proteins (PMID:21909508). Hsp70 binding increases NOD2 half-life. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:21909508) and IMP (PMID:24790089).
Reason: Protein stabilization is a genuine function of HSPA1A chaperone activity, demonstrated for multiple substrates including NOD2 (PMID:24790089).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24790089
HSP70 to regulate the half-life of NOD2, as increasing the HSP70 level in cells increased the half-life of NOD2, and down-regulating HSP70 decreased the half-life of NOD2.
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GO:0051082
unfolded protein binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
MODIFY |
Summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). HSPA1A is a bona fide molecular chaperone with demonstrated foldase activity (luciferase refolding) and aggregation suppression (PMID:21231916). The term "unfolded protein binding" describes only the substrate-binding aspect and misses the active chaperone function. HSPA1A already has an IBA annotation to GO:0044183 "protein folding chaperone" which accurately captures its core molecular function. This IEA annotation from ARBA machine learning should be replaced with GO:0044183.
Reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. HSPA1A has genuine protein folding chaperone activity, not merely unfolded protein binding. The protein actively refolds substrates in an ATP-dependent manner, as demonstrated by Hageman et al. (PMID:21231916). The IBA annotation to GO:0044183 already correctly captures this function. This IEA annotation should be modified to GO:0044183 to align with the term obsoletion and to more accurately represent the molecular function.
Proposed replacements:
protein folding chaperone
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation. [...] overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death
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GO:0055131
C3HC4-type RING finger domain binding
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A interacts with RING finger E3 ubiquitin ligases including CHIP/STUB1, which contains a U-box domain (structurally related to RING), and TRIM37, a RING E3 ligase (PMID:15885686). The annotation captures the binding of Hsp70 to RING-type E3 ligases as part of the chaperone-ubiquitin triage system.
Reason: HSPA1A binding to RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligases is a well-established aspect of chaperone-mediated protein quality control. Supported by interactions with CHIP/STUB1 and TRIM37 (PMID:15885686, PMID:12150907).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15885686
TRIM37 defective in mulibrey nanism is a novel RING finger ubiquitin E3 ligase.
PMID:12150907
CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo.
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GO:0070370
cellular heat acclimation
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A is a central effector of thermotolerance/heat acclimation. Hageman et al. (2011) showed that overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death (PMID:21231916). Hsp70 is a primary effector of acquired thermotolerance.
Reason: Cellular heat acclimation (thermotolerance) is a core function of HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated by PMID:21231916 showing HSPA1A overexpression protects from heat-induced cell death.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
whereas overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death, overexpression of HSPA6 did not
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GO:0070434
positive regulation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 2 signaling pathway
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IEA
GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A stabilizes NOD2 and enhances its signaling capacity. Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed that HSP70 binds and stabilizes NOD2, increasing its half-life and NF-kappaB signaling in response to bacterial cell wall fragments (PMID:24790089).
Reason: Positive regulation of NOD2 signaling is experimentally supported (PMID:24790089) but is a downstream effect of HSPA1A's chaperone-mediated stabilization of NOD2, not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24790089
Induced HSP70 expression in cells increased the response of NOD2 to bacterial cell wall fragments.
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GO:0071383
cellular response to steroid hormone stimulus
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors (SHR). Hsp70 binds nascent/misfolded steroid hormone receptors and transfers them to HSP90 via HOP/STIP1 (Reactome:R-HSA-3371497). This is part of the general chaperone pathway rather than a specific response to steroid hormones.
Reason: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors as a general chaperone, not as a specific steroid hormone response gene. Supported by Reactome pathway R-HSA-3371497.
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GO:0090063
positive regulation of microtubule nucleation
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 accumulates at mitotic centrosomes and is required for microtubule nucleation and bipolar spindle assembly. Loss of HSP70 reduced accumulation of NEDD1 and gamma-tubulin at mitotic centrosomes, disrupting MT nucleation (PMID:27137183).
Reason: Positive regulation of microtubule nucleation is experimentally confirmed (PMID:27137183) but represents a specific cell-cycle role rather than the core chaperone function of HSPA1A.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27137183
Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 impaired the function of mitotic centrosome and disrupted MT nucleation and polymerization from the spindle pole
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GO:0090084
negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A suppresses aggregation and inclusion body formation. Hageman et al. (2011) showed HSPA1A suppresses polyQ aggregation (PMID:21231916). Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 inhibits Hsp70-mediated suppression of protein aggregation, and that BAG5 enhances parkin sequestration within protein aggregates (PMID:15603737).
Reason: Suppression of inclusion body/aggregate formation is a core chaperone function of HSPA1A, directly demonstrated by multiple studies (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded Huntingtin fragment.
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GO:0140545
ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A has ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity. Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated trimethylation of Hsp70 modulates its chaperone function including effects on alpha-synuclein disaggregation (PMID:23921388). Hsp70 disaggregase activity is well-established in the Hsp70/Hsp110/Hsp40 system.
Reason: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity is a core molecular function of HSPA1A, operating in concert with Hsp110 and Hsp40 co-chaperones. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23921388
we show that trimethylation of HSPA8 (Hsc70) has functional consequences, as it alters the affinity of the chaperone for both the monomeric and fibrillar forms of the Parkinson disease-associated protein alpha-synuclein.
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GO:1901673
regulation of mitotic spindle assembly
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: Fang et al. (2016) demonstrated HSP70 is required for bipolar mitotic spindle assembly. Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 disrupted MT nucleation from spindle poles and resulted in abnormal mitotic spindles (PMID:27137183).
Reason: Regulation of mitotic spindle assembly is experimentally supported (PMID:27137183) but represents a cell-cycle-specific role, not the core chaperone function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27137183
In this study, we showed that heat shock protein (HSP) 70 considerably accumulates at the mitotic centrosome during prometaphase to metaphase and is required for bipolar spindle assembly.
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GO:1903265
positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: Extracellular Hsp70 promotes TNF signaling. Tag7/PGLYRP1-Hsp70 complex induces cytotoxic processes in tumor cells via TNFR1 (PMID:26183779). Also, necrotic cell-released Hsp70 augments TNF-alpha responses (PMID:17568691).
Reason: Positive regulation of TNF signaling is supported for extracellular Hsp70 (PMID:26183779, PMID:17568691) but is a non-core extracellular signaling function distinct from the primary intracellular chaperone role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26183779
Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor.
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GO:1904813
ficolin-1-rich granule lumen
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A is found in ficolin-1-rich granule lumen, a neutrophil granule compartment. This localization is supported by Reactome pathway R-HSA-6800434 and consistent with the detection of Hsp70 in immune cell granules.
Reason: Ficolin-1-rich granule lumen localization is supported by Reactome and consistent with known immune cell biology of extracellular Hsp70.
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GO:1990904
ribonucleoprotein complex
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A associates with IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules. Jonson et al. (2007) identified Hsp70 among the molecular composition of IMP1 RNP granules by mass spectrometry (PMID:17289661). This is consistent with Hsp70's known role in mRNA metabolism via AUF1.
Reason: Ribonucleoprotein complex association is experimentally supported (PMID:17289661) but represents a secondary localization rather than a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17289661
Molecular composition of IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules.
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GO:2001240
negative regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand
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GO_REF:0000117 |
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Summary: HSPA1A inhibits the extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway. During erythropoiesis, Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage, preventing apoptosis during differentiation. Erythropoietin starvation induces nuclear export of Hsp70, leading to GATA-1 cleavage and apoptosis (PMID:17167422).
Reason: Negative regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling is experimentally supported (PMID:17167422) but represents an indirect anti-apoptotic effect of the chaperone, not a core molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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PMID:21044950 Genome-wide YFP fluorescence complementation screen identifi... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:24338975 Discovery of multiple interacting partners of gankyrin, a pr... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:24428437 Mutations in the substrate binding site of human heat-shock ... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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PMID:32814053 Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative ... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0043123
positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
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PMID:24790089 The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, ... |
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Summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 stabilizes NOD2 which activates NF-kappaB. HSP70 overexpression increased NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB activation in response to bacterial cell wall fragments. HSP70 inhibitor KNK437 decreased NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB activation (PMID:24790089).
Reason: Positive regulation of NF-kappaB is an indirect downstream effect of HSPA1A stabilizing NOD2 (PMID:24790089). Not a core chaperone function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24790089
an HSP70 inhibitor, KNK437, was capable of decreasing NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB activation in response to bacterial cell wall stimulation.
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GO:0070434
positive regulation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 2 signaling pathway
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PMID:24790089 The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, ... |
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Summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 binds and stabilizes NOD2, increasing its half-life and enhancing signaling capacity in response to bacterial cell wall fragments (PMID:24790089). Confirmed by IMP evidence.
Reason: Experimentally confirmed (PMID:24790089) but represents a downstream effect of HSPA1A chaperone-mediated NOD2 stabilization, not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24790089
Induced HSP70 expression in cells increased the response of NOD2 to bacterial cell wall fragments.
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GO:0005814
centriole
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IDA
GO_REF:0000052 |
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Summary: HSPA1A localizes to centrioles upon thermal stress in human neuronal cells. Khalouei et al. (2014) showed YFP-tagged HSPA1A rapidly appeared at centrioles following thermal stress, targeting the proximal end identified by gamma-tubulin marker (PMID:24061851). Confirmed by IDA (immunofluorescence-based).
Reason: Centriole localization is experimentally confirmed by immunofluorescence (PMID:24061851).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24061851
Following a brief period of thermal stress, YFP-tagged HSPA6 and HSPA1A rapidly appeared at centrioles in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells
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GO:0071383
cellular response to steroid hormone stimulus
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Reactome:R-HSA-3371497 |
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Summary: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors (SHR) in the presence of ligand (Reactome:R-HSA-3371497). Hsp70 binds nascent/misfolded steroid hormone receptors and hands them off to HSP90 via HOP/STIP1.
Reason: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for SHRs as a general chaperone; this is not a specific steroid hormone response. Supported by Reactome pathway.
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GO:0030968
endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response
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IDA
PMID:20625543 HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via en... |
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Summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 (HSPA1A) enhances the IRE1alpha-XBP1 arm of the UPR. Hsp72 forms a stable complex with the cytosolic domain of IRE1alpha and enhances its RNase activity, promoting XBP1 mRNA splicing and cell survival under ER stress (PMID:20625543).
Reason: Participation in the ER UPR is experimentally confirmed (PMID:20625543) but represents a secondary cytoprotective function of HSPA1A rather than its core chaperone activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20625543
binding of Hsp72 to IRE1alpha enhances IRE1alpha/XBP1 signaling at the ER and inhibits ER stress-induced apoptosis.
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GO:0016887
ATP hydrolysis activity
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Reactome:R-HSA-3371422 |
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Summary: ATP hydrolysis by HSP70 is a Reactome-curated reaction (R-HSA-3371422). This is the core enzymatic activity of HSPA1A, confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916) and IBA evidence.
Reason: ATP hydrolysis is a core enzymatic activity of HSPA1A. Consistent with already-accepted IBA and IDA annotations. Reactome pathway correctly represents this activity.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:17182002 HDJC9, a novel human type C DnaJ/HSP40 member interacts with... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0000122
negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
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PMID:9499401 Molecular chaperones as HSF1-specific transcriptional repres... |
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Summary: Shi et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 and Hdj1 directly interact with the transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription. Overexpression of Hsp70 represses transcriptional activity of endogenous HSF1 without affecting its DNA binding (PMID:9499401). This represents a bona fide transcriptional repression function.
Reason: Negative regulation of transcription is experimentally confirmed for HSF1-dependent gene transcription (PMID:9499401). This represents the autoregulatory feedback loop of the heat shock response, a well-established but non-core regulatory function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9499401
the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and the cochaperone Hdj1 interact directly with the transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription.
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GO:0034605
cellular response to heat
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PMID:9499401 Molecular chaperones as HSF1-specific transcriptional repres... |
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Summary: HSPA1A is a primary effector of the cellular response to heat. Shi et al. (1998) demonstrated Hsp70 represses HSF1 transcriptional activity during heat shock attenuation (PMID:9499401). HSPA1A is strongly induced by heat stress and is the canonical heat shock response gene.
Reason: Cellular response to heat is a defining biological process for HSPA1A. It is both induced by and a primary effector of the heat shock response (PMID:9499401, PMID:21231916).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9499401
the repression of heat shock gene transcription, which occurs during attenuation, is due to the association of Hsp70 with the HSF1 transactivation domain
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GO:0140416
transcription regulator inhibitor activity
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IDA
PMID:9499401 Molecular chaperones as HSF1-specific transcriptional repres... |
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Summary: Shi et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 directly interacts with the HSF1 transactivation domain and represses its transcriptional activity. This is a genuine transcription regulator inhibitor activity (PMID:9499401).
Reason: Transcription regulator inhibitor activity toward HSF1 is experimentally confirmed (PMID:9499401). This is part of the autoregulatory heat shock response loop, not a core chaperone function per se.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9499401
Overexpression of either chaperone represses the transcriptional activity of a transfected GAL4-HSF1 activation domain fusion protein and endogenous HSF1.
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GO:0140545
ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity
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IDA
PMID:23921388 Identification and characterization of a novel human methylt... |
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Summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated trimethylation of Hsp70 modulates its chaperone function, altering affinity for monomeric and fibrillar alpha-synuclein (PMID:23921388). The disaggregase activity is a core function of the Hsp70/Hsp110/Hsp40 chaperone system.
Reason: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23921388
trimethylation of HSPA8 (Hsc70) has functional consequences, as it alters the affinity of the chaperone for both the monomeric and fibrillar forms of the Parkinson disease-associated protein alpha-synuclein.
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GO:0016887
ATP hydrolysis activity
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PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
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Summary: Hageman et al. (2011) directly assayed HSPA1A ATPase activity and showed it possesses intrinsic ATPase activity stimulated by J-proteins (PMID:21231916). Core enzymatic function.
Reason: ATP hydrolysis activity directly demonstrated by Hageman et al. (PMID:21231916). Core enzymatic function of HSPA1A.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
HSPA6 has a functional substrate-binding domain and possesses intrinsic ATPase activity that is as high as that of the canonical HSPA1A when stimulated by J-proteins.
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GO:0005615
extracellular space
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IDA
PMID:17568691 Endogenous signals released from necrotic cells augment infl... |
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Summary: El Mezayen et al. (2007) showed HSP70 is released from necrotic cells into the extracellular space and acts as a danger signal to activate innate immune cells (PMID:17568691).
Reason: Extracellular space localization is experimentally confirmed. HSPA1A is released from necrotic cells and detected in extracellular fluids (PMID:17568691).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17568691
HMGB1 and HSP70 were indeed present in the necrotic cell lysate and were responsible for the significant induction of the proinflammatory cytokine expression
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GO:0048018
receptor ligand activity
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PMID:17568691 Endogenous signals released from necrotic cells augment infl... |
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Summary: El Mezayen et al. (2007) showed extracellular HSP70 acts as a danger signal that stimulates proinflammatory cytokine responses via TREM-1 and TLR4 receptors (PMID:17568691).
Reason: Receptor ligand activity is experimentally supported for extracellular Hsp70 (PMID:17568691) but is a non-core extracellular signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17568691
the newly identified triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1) was involved in mediating the HMGB1- and HSP70-induced cytokine production.
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GO:0005615
extracellular space
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IDA
PMID:26183779 Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cyt... |
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Summary: Yashin et al. (2015) showed the Tag7-Hsp70 complex is released into the extracellular space and induces cytotoxic processes in tumor cells via TNFR1 (PMID:26183779).
Reason: Extracellular space localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:26183779). Consistent with known extracellular signaling roles of Hsp70.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26183779
Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor.
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GO:0048018
receptor ligand activity
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IDA
PMID:26183779 Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cyt... |
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Summary: Yashin et al. (2015) showed the Tag7-Hsp70 complex acts as a receptor ligand, binding TNFR1 on tumor cells to induce cytotoxicity (PMID:26183779).
Reason: Receptor ligand activity via Tag7-Hsp70 complex is experimentally confirmed (PMID:26183779) but is a non-core extracellular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26183779
Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor.
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GO:0051787
misfolded protein binding
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IDA
PMID:28842558 HSP70-Hrd1 axis precludes the oncorepressor potential of N-t... |
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Summary: Wang et al. (2017) showed HSP70 recognizes and binds N-terminal misfolded Blimp-1 variants, targeting them for Hrd1-mediated degradation in lymphoma cells (PMID:28842558). Misfolded protein binding is a core property of the Hsp70 chaperone system.
Reason: Misfolded protein binding is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated for misfolded Blimp-1 variants (PMID:28842558) and consistent with its general chaperone role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28842558
HSP70-Hrd1 axis precludes the oncorepressor potential of N-terminal misfolded Blimp-1s in lymphoma cells.
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GO:0007041
lysosomal transport
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ISS
GO_REF:0000024 |
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Summary: HSPA1A has been annotated with lysosomal transport based on sequence similarity (ISS). This may relate to chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA), where Hsc70/Hsp70 delivers substrates to lysosomes via LAMP2A. However, CMA is primarily attributed to the constitutive HSPA8 (Hsc70) rather than the inducible HSPA1A.
Reason: Lysosomal transport via CMA is better attributed to HSPA8 (Hsc70) than HSPA1A. ISS annotation from ortholog transfer; may not be wrong but not a core HSPA1A function.
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GO:0033120
positive regulation of RNA splicing
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IDA
PMID:20625543 HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via en... |
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Summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 enhances XBP1 mRNA splicing by IRE1alpha. Hsp72 forms a stable complex with IRE1alpha and enhances its RNase activity in vitro, promoting the unconventional splicing of XBP1 mRNA (PMID:20625543).
Reason: Positive regulation of RNA splicing (specifically XBP1 mRNA splicing via IRE1alpha) is experimentally confirmed (PMID:20625543) but is a specific UPR-related function not a core chaperone role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20625543
Hsp72 enhances XBP1 mRNA splicing and expression of its target genes, associated with attenuated apoptosis under ER stress conditions.
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GO:0034620
cellular response to unfolded protein
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PMID:20625543 HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via en... |
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Summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 enhances cell survival under ER stress conditions by modulating the UPR via IRE1alpha-XBP1 signaling (PMID:20625543). HSPA1A participates in the cellular response to unfolded proteins.
Reason: Cellular response to unfolded protein is a core function of HSPA1A as a major stress-inducible chaperone. Confirmed by IMP (PMID:20625543).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20625543
Hsp72 enhances cell survival under ER stress conditions.
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GO:0045296
cadherin binding
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PMID:25468996 E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness resolved by... |
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Summary: HSPA1A was identified in the E-cadherin interactome by quantitative proteomics (PMID:25468996). This may reflect chaperone-mediated interactions with cadherin complexes rather than functional cadherin binding.
Reason: HDA-level evidence from proteomics screen (PMID:25468996). Likely reflects chaperone-substrate interactions with cadherin complexes rather than specific cadherin binding activity.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:12853476 Cofactor Tpr2 combines two TPR domains and a J domain to reg... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0008180
COP9 signalosome
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IDA
PMID:18850735 Characterization of the human COP9 signalosome complex using... |
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Summary: HSPA1A was identified as associated with the COP9 signalosome by affinity purification and mass spectrometry (PMID:18850735). This may represent a chaperone-client interaction rather than bona fide COP9 signalosome membership.
Reason: COP9 signalosome association likely represents chaperone-client interaction detected by mass spectrometry (PMID:18850735) rather than stable complex membership.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IDA
PMID:17167422 Hsp70 regulates erythropoiesis by preventing caspase-3-media... |
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Summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 co-localizes and interacts with GATA-1 in the nucleus of erythroid precursors undergoing terminal differentiation (PMID:17167422).
Reason: Nuclear localization confirmed by IDA in erythroid precursors (PMID:17167422). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
Hsp70 co-localizes and interacts with GATA-1 in the nucleus of erythroid precursors undergoing terminal differentiation.
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GO:0043066
negative regulation of apoptotic process
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IMP
PMID:17167422 Hsp70 regulates erythropoiesis by preventing caspase-3-media... |
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Summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-3-mediated cleavage during erythroid differentiation, preventing apoptosis (PMID:17167422). This demonstrates an anti-apoptotic function.
Reason: Negative regulation of apoptosis is experimentally confirmed (PMID:17167422) and also demonstrated via multiple other mechanisms (Apaf-1 binding, Bax translocation inhibition). However, this is a downstream effect of chaperone activity rather than a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
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GO:0045648
positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
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IMP
PMID:17167422 Hsp70 regulates erythropoiesis by preventing caspase-3-media... |
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Summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 enables erythroid terminal differentiation by protecting GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage. Depletion of Hsp70 leads to GATA-1 cleavage and apoptosis (PMID:17167422).
Reason: Positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation is experimentally confirmed (PMID:17167422) but represents a tissue-specific developmental function, not a core chaperone function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:27133716 A novel nuclear DnaJ protein, DNAJC8, can suppress the forma... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:23349634 A newly uncovered group of distantly related lysine methyltr... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0032991
protein-containing complex
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IDA
PMID:23349634 A newly uncovered group of distantly related lysine methyltr... |
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Summary: Cloutier et al. (2013) identified HSPA1A in complexes with lysine methyltransferases that regulate chaperone activity (PMID:23349634).
Reason: GO:0032991 'protein-containing complex' is very generic. HSPA1A forms many complexes as part of its chaperone function. This annotation is too broad to be informative.
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GO:0003723
RNA binding
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HDA
PMID:22658674 Insights into RNA biology from an atlas of mammalian mRNA-bi... |
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Summary: Castello et al. (2012) identified HSPA1A in a global mRNA-binding protein atlas (PMID:22658674). HSPA1A associates with mRNA, consistent with its role in mRNA metabolism via AUF1 (PMID:10205060) and IMP1 RNP granules (PMID:17289661).
Reason: RNA binding is supported by HDA proteomics (PMID:22658674) and consistent with known roles in mRNA metabolism. However, this is a secondary function not a core MF.
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GO:0003723
RNA binding
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HDA
PMID:22681889 The mRNA-bound proteome and its global occupancy profile on ... |
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Summary: Baltz et al. (2012) identified HSPA1A among mRNA-bound proteins by global UV crosslinking and mass spectrometry (PMID:22681889). Consistent with its association with RNP complexes.
Reason: RNA binding confirmed independently by second HDA study (PMID:22681889). Secondary function.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:15671022 Heat shock protein 70 inhibits alpha-synuclein fibril format... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:18975920 Interactions between Hsp70 and the hydrophobic core of alpha... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21081504 ChChd3, an inner mitochondrial membrane protein, is essentia... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:9553041 Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor supp... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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IDA
PMID:10205060 Control of mRNA decay by heat shock-ubiquitin-proteasome pat... |
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Summary: Laroia et al. (1999) showed Hsp70 sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus during heat shock (PMID:10205060). This confirms nuclear localization of HSPA1A.
Reason: Nuclear localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:10205060). Consistent with already-accepted annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205060
hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:10859165 Chaperone hsp27 inhibits translation during heat shock by bi... |
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Summary: Cuesta et al. (2000) showed Hsp27 inhibits translation during heat shock by interacting with eIF4G, and Hsp70 was detected in the cytoplasm (PMID:10859165).
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:10859165). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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TAS
PMID:16130169 Proteomics of human umbilical vein endothelial cells applied... |
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Summary: Bruneel et al. (2005) identified HSPA1A among 162 proteins in a proteomics study of human endothelial cells (PMID:16130169). Cytoplasmic localization is well-established.
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization is well-established for HSPA1A. Consistent with all other evidence.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:24061851 Stress-induced localization of HSPA6 (HSP70B') and HSPA1A (H... |
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Summary: Khalouei et al. (2014) showed YFP-tagged HSPA1A in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells, with stress-induced localization to centrioles in the cytoplasm (PMID:24061851).
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851). Consistent with already-accepted annotations.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:9553041 Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor supp... |
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Summary: Maheswaran et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 in the cytoplasm and nucleus of cells expressing WT1 (PMID:9553041).
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
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GO:0005739
mitochondrion
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TAS
PMID:16130169 Proteomics of human umbilical vein endothelial cells applied... |
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Summary: Mitochondrial localization of HSPA1A is annotated via TAS from Bruneel et al. (2005) (PMID:16130169). HSPA1A can associate with mitochondria, particularly in the context of preventing Bax translocation and cytochrome c release during stress (PMID:20625543).
Reason: Mitochondrial association is supported but is not the primary localization of HSPA1A. It occurs in the context of anti-apoptotic function rather than constitutive localization.
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GO:0005783
endoplasmic reticulum
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TAS
PMID:16130169 Proteomics of human umbilical vein endothelial cells applied... |
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Summary: ER localization is annotated via TAS from Bruneel et al. (2005) (PMID:16130169). HSPA1A can associate with the ER in the context of its interaction with IRE1alpha cytosolic domain during ER stress (PMID:20625543).
Reason: ER association is supported in the context of UPR signaling (PMID:20625543) but is not the primary localization of HSPA1A.
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GO:0006402
mRNA catabolic process
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IDA
PMID:10205060 Control of mRNA decay by heat shock-ubiquitin-proteasome pat... |
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Summary: Laroia et al. (1999) showed Hsp70 modulates AU-rich element-mediated mRNA decay through AUF1 sequestration. Heat shock-induced Hsp70 sequesters AUF1, blocking decay of AU-rich mRNAs (PMID:10205060).
Reason: mRNA catabolic process involvement is confirmed (PMID:10205060) but is a secondary regulatory role of HSPA1A, not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205060
hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus, and all three processes block decay of AU-rich mRNAs and AUF1 protein.
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GO:0006986
response to unfolded protein
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IDA
PMID:10859165 Chaperone hsp27 inhibits translation during heat shock by bi... |
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Summary: HSPA1A is induced by unfolded proteins and serves as a primary effector of the response to unfolded protein. PMID:10859165 provides IDA evidence. Core process.
Reason: Response to unfolded protein is a core biological process for HSPA1A. Confirmed by IDA.
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GO:0008285
negative regulation of cell population proliferation
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IMP
PMID:9553041 Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor supp... |
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Summary: Maheswaran et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 is required for WT1-mediated growth suppression (PMID:9553041). The antiproliferative effect is mediated by WT1, not Hsp70 directly.
Reason: Negative regulation of cell proliferation requires WT1 as the effector. Hsp70 acts as a cofactor/chaperone. This is a chaperone client effect, not a direct HSPA1A function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9553041
Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires association with the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
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GO:0016235
aggresome
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IDA
PMID:15885686 TRIM37 defective in mulibrey nanism is a novel RING finger u... |
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Summary: HSPA1A localizes to aggresomes, confirmed by IDA (PMID:15885686). Consistent with its role in protein quality control.
Reason: Aggresome localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:15885686). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0016607
nuclear speck
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IDA
PMID:9553041 Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor supp... |
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Summary: Maheswaran et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 is recruited to subnuclear clusters containing WT1 (PMID:9553041).
Reason: Nuclear speck localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0030308
negative regulation of cell growth
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IMP
PMID:9553041 Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor supp... |
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Summary: Similar to GO:0008285, the cell growth inhibition requires WT1 with Hsp70 as a cofactor (PMID:9553041).
Reason: Cell growth effect mediated by WT1, not directly by Hsp70. Chaperone client effect.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9553041
Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires association with the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
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GO:0031982
vesicle
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HDA
PMID:19190083 Characterization of exosome-like vesicles released from huma... |
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Summary: HSPA1A detected in exosome-like vesicles from human tracheobronchial epithelium (PMID:19190083). Consistent with known exosomal/vesicular localization of Hsp70.
Reason: Vesicle localization confirmed by HDA proteomics (PMID:19190083). Consistent with known extracellular vesicle biology of Hsp70.
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GO:0043066
negative regulation of apoptotic process
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TAS
PMID:16130169 Proteomics of human umbilical vein endothelial cells applied... |
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Summary: Anti-apoptotic function of HSPA1A is well-established by multiple mechanisms including Apaf-1 binding, Bax translocation inhibition, JNK suppression, and AIF sequestration (PMID:20625543). TAS annotation from PMID:16130169.
Reason: Anti-apoptotic function is well-supported but represents a downstream pleiotropic effect of HSPA1A chaperone activity, not a core molecular function.
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GO:0048471
perinuclear region of cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:10205060 Control of mRNA decay by heat shock-ubiquitin-proteasome pat... |
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Summary: Laroia et al. (1999) showed Hsp70 sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus (PMID:10205060). Confirmed by IDA.
Reason: Perinuclear localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:10205060). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10205060
hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus
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GO:0051082
unfolded protein binding
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TAS
PMID:16130169 Proteomics of human umbilical vein endothelial cells applied... |
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Summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). The TAS reference (PMID:16130169) is a proteomics study of endothelial cells that identified HSPA1A among 162 proteins and mentions "protein folding" among characterized functional categories, but does not specifically assay unfolded protein binding or chaperone activity of HSPA1A. Regardless, the broader literature clearly demonstrates HSPA1A has active protein folding chaperone activity (PMID:21231916), so the annotation should be modified to GO:0044183.
Reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. The TAS reference (PMID:16130169, Bruneel et al. 2005) is a proteomics study that identified HSPA1A among endothelial cell proteins related to "protein folding" but did not specifically characterize HSPA1A chaperone activity. Nevertheless, HSPA1A is well-established as a protein folding chaperone with genuine foldase activity (PMID:21231916), so the annotation should be replaced with GO:0044183 "protein folding chaperone" which is already supported by IBA and IDA evidence on this gene.
Proposed replacements:
protein folding chaperone
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16130169
The overall functional characterization of the 162 identified proteins from primary cultures of HUVECs confirms the metabolic capabilities of endothelium and illustrates various cellular functions more related to cell motility and angiogenesis, protein folding, anti-oxidant defenses, signal transduction, proteasome pathway and resistance to apoptosis.
PMID:21231916
Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation. [...] overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death
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GO:0070062
extracellular exosome
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HDA
PMID:19199708 Proteomic analysis of human parotid gland exosomes by multid... |
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Summary: HSPA1A detected in exosomes from human parotid gland by MudPIT proteomics (PMID:19199708). Hsp70 is a well-established exosomal marker.
Reason: Extracellular exosome localization confirmed by proteomics (PMID:19199708). Hsp70 is a well-known exosomal protein.
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GO:0070062
extracellular exosome
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HDA
PMID:20458337 MHC class II-associated proteins in B-cell exosomes and pote... |
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Summary: HSPA1A detected in B-cell exosomes by proteomics (PMID:20458337). Independent confirmation of exosomal localization.
Reason: Extracellular exosome localization confirmed by independent proteomics study (PMID:20458337).
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GO:0070062
extracellular exosome
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HDA
PMID:23533145 In-depth proteomic analyses of exosomes isolated from expres... |
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Summary: HSPA1A detected in exosomes from expressed prostatic secretions (PMID:23533145). Third independent confirmation of exosomal localization.
Reason: Extracellular exosome localization confirmed by third independent proteomics study (PMID:23533145).
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GO:1990904
ribonucleoprotein complex
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IDA
PMID:17289661 Molecular composition of IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules. |
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Summary: Jonson et al. (2007) identified HSPA1A as a component of IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules by mass spectrometry (PMID:17289661).
Reason: RNP complex association confirmed by IDA (PMID:17289661) but is a secondary localization related to HSPA1A's role in mRNA metabolism.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:24318877 Binding of human nucleotide exchange factors to heat shock p... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:27137183 HSP70 regulates the function of mitotic centrosomes. |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:27708256 ARD1-mediated Hsp70 acetylation balances stress-induced prot... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005813
centrosome
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IDA
PMID:27137183 HSP70 regulates the function of mitotic centrosomes. |
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Summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 accumulates at mitotic centrosomes during prometaphase to metaphase (PMID:27137183).
Reason: Centrosome localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:27137183). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27137183
heat shock protein (HSP) 70 considerably accumulates at the mitotic centrosome during prometaphase to metaphase
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GO:0042026
protein refolding
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IMP
PMID:27708256 ARD1-mediated Hsp70 acetylation balances stress-induced prot... |
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Summary: Seo et al. (2016) showed Hsp70 acetylation by ARD1/NAA10 determines whether it functions in protein refolding (via HOPX co-chaperone) or protein degradation (via CHIP ubiquitin ligase) (PMID:27708256).
Reason: Protein refolding confirmed by IMP (PMID:27708256). Core function of HSPA1A. Consistent with already-accepted IBA and IDA annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27708256
Hsp70 preferentially facilitates protein refolding after stress, gradually switching to protein degradation via a mechanism dependent on ARD1-mediated Hsp70 acetylation
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GO:0090063
positive regulation of microtubule nucleation
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IMP
PMID:27137183 HSP70 regulates the function of mitotic centrosomes. |
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Summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 is required for microtubule nucleation from the mitotic centrosome. Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 impaired MT nucleation and polymerization (PMID:27137183).
Reason: Positive regulation of microtubule nucleation experimentally confirmed (PMID:27137183) but is a cell-cycle-specific function, not core chaperone activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27137183
Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 impaired the function of mitotic centrosome and disrupted MT nucleation and polymerization from the spindle pole
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GO:1901673
regulation of mitotic spindle assembly
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IMP
PMID:27137183 HSP70 regulates the function of mitotic centrosomes. |
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Summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 is required for bipolar spindle assembly and maintenance of a functional mitotic centrosome (PMID:27137183).
Reason: Regulation of mitotic spindle assembly experimentally confirmed (PMID:27137183) but is a cell-cycle-specific function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27137183
HSP70 is required for the maintenance of a functional mitotic centrosome that supports the assembly of a bipolar mitotic spindle.
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GO:0051131
chaperone-mediated protein complex assembly
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IDA
PMID:10811660 Crystal structure and activity of human p23, a heat shock pr... |
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Summary: Weaver et al. (2000) studied p23 and the HSP90 co-chaperone system for steroid receptor assembly. HSPA1A participates in chaperone-mediated assembly of steroid hormone receptor complexes by handing off substrates to HSP90 (PMID:10811660).
Reason: Chaperone-mediated protein complex assembly is a genuine function of HSPA1A, particularly in the HSP70-HOP-HSP90 pathway for steroid receptor maturation. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:10811660).
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GO:0003714
transcription corepressor activity
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IDA
PMID:9499401 Molecular chaperones as HSF1-specific transcriptional repres... |
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Summary: Shi et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 represses HSF1 transcriptional activity by directly interacting with its transactivation domain (PMID:9499401). This constitutes transcription corepressor activity specifically toward HSF1.
Reason: Transcription corepressor activity toward HSF1 is experimentally confirmed (PMID:9499401). Part of the autoregulatory heat shock response, not a core chaperone function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9499401
the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and the cochaperone Hdj1 interact directly with the transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:9499401 Molecular chaperones as HSF1-specific transcriptional repres... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:9222587 Evidence for a role of Hsp70 in the regulation of the heat s... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:22219199 The C-terminal helices of heat shock protein 70 are essentia... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:24613385 Hsp70 and Hsp90 oppositely regulate TGF-β signaling through ... |
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Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0030512
negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
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IMP
PMID:24613385 Hsp70 and Hsp90 oppositely regulate TGF-β signaling through ... |
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Summary: Shang et al. (2014) showed Hsp70 promotes CHIP-mediated Smad3 ubiquitination and degradation, thereby negatively regulating TGF-beta signaling (PMID:24613385).
Reason: Negative regulation of TGF-beta signaling is experimentally confirmed (PMID:24613385) but is a downstream effect of HSPA1A-CHIP chaperone-ubiquitin triage, not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24613385
over-expressed Hsp70 or inhibition of Hsp90 by geldanamycin (GA) leads to facilitated CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3
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GO:0032436
positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
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IDA
PMID:24613385 Hsp70 and Hsp90 oppositely regulate TGF-β signaling through ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Shang et al. (2014) showed Hsp70 facilitates CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3 (PMID:24613385). Core triage function.
Reason: Positive regulation of proteasomal degradation is a core chaperone triage function of HSPA1A. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:24613385). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24613385
over-expressed Hsp70 or inhibition of Hsp90 by geldanamycin (GA) leads to facilitated CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:11785981 HSP90, HSP70, and GAPDH directly interact with the cytoplasm... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nakamura et al. (2002) showed HSP90, HSP70, and GAPDH directly interact with the cytoplasmic domain of macrophage scavenger receptors in the cytoplasm (PMID:11785981).
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:11785981). Consistent with already-accepted annotations.
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GO:0097718
disordered domain specific binding
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IPI
PMID:11785981 HSP90, HSP70, and GAPDH directly interact with the cytoplasm... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nakamura et al. (2002) showed HSP70 binds the cytoplasmic domain of macrophage scavenger receptors, which may contain disordered regions (PMID:11785981). This is consistent with HSPA1A's preference for hydrophobic peptide segments.
Reason: Disordered domain binding is consistent with HSPA1A's substrate recognition of exposed hydrophobic segments in unfolded/disordered regions. Confirmed by IPI (PMID:11785981).
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GO:0031249
denatured protein binding
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IPI
PMID:21909508 Intrinsically disordered proteins as molecular shields. |
MODIFY |
Summary: GO:0031249 is under the same obsoletion discussion as GO:0051082 (go-ontology#30962). The PMID:21909508 data support HSPA1A recognition of non-native/disordered protein states, but the mechanistically informative molecular function for HSPA1A is ATP-dependent protein folding chaperone activity rather than a generic denatured-protein binding label.
Reason: For HSPA1A, denatured-protein recognition is part of the broader Hsp70 chaperone cycle. The annotation is better represented by GO:0044183 (protein folding chaperone), which captures active substrate handling and folding support rather than passive binding alone.
Proposed replacements:
protein folding chaperone
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GO:0050821
protein stabilization
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IDA
PMID:21909508 Intrinsically disordered proteins as molecular shields. |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Arhar et al. (2011) showed Hsp70 stabilizes intrinsically disordered proteins, acting as a molecular shield (PMID:21909508).
Reason: Protein stabilization confirmed by IDA (PMID:21909508). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0005576
extracellular region
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6800434 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome annotates HSPA1A in the extracellular region via pathway R-HSA-6800434 (neutrophil degranulation). Consistent with known extracellular Hsp70.
Reason: Extracellular region localization consistent with known biology. Supported by Reactome pathway.
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GO:1904813
ficolin-1-rich granule lumen
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-6800434 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Reactome pathway R-HSA-6800434 places HSPA1A in ficolin-1-rich granule lumen as part of neutrophil degranulation.
Reason: Ficolin-1-rich granule lumen localization supported by Reactome. Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0032757
positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
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IMP
PMID:24790089 The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, ... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 stabilizes NOD2, which activates NF-kappaB signaling and downstream IL-8 production (PMID:24790089).
Reason: IL-8 production regulation is an indirect downstream effect of HSPA1A-mediated NOD2 stabilization (PMID:24790089). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0031396
regulation of protein ubiquitination
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IDA
PMID:16809764 Histone deacetylase 8 safeguards the human ever-shorter telo... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Lee et al. (2006) showed phosphorylated HDAC8 recruits Hsp70 to a complex that inhibits CHIP E3 ligase-mediated degradation of hEST1B (PMID:16809764). Hsp70 participates in regulating protein ubiquitination.
Reason: Regulation of protein ubiquitination is a genuine function of HSPA1A through its interactions with CHIP and other E3 ligases. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:16809764).
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16809764
Phosphorylated HDAC8 preferentially recruits Hsp70 to a complex that inhibits the CHIP (C-terminal heat shock protein interacting protein) E3 ligase-mediated degradation of hEST1B.
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GO:0042826
histone deacetylase binding
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IPI
PMID:16809764 Histone deacetylase 8 safeguards the human ever-shorter telo... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Lee et al. (2006) showed HDAC8 recruits Hsp70 to a protein complex (PMID:16809764). Confirmed by IPI evidence.
Reason: Histone deacetylase binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:16809764). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:1902236
negative regulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
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IDA
PMID:12150907 CHIP is associated with Parkin, a gene responsible for famil... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed the CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex promotes ubiquitination of Pael-R, preventing ER stress-induced neurodegeneration (PMID:12150907). Hsp70 is part of the protective mechanism against ER stress-induced apoptosis.
Reason: Anti-apoptotic role in ER stress is experimentally supported (PMID:12150907) but is a downstream effect of chaperone-ubiquitin quality control.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12150907
CHIP enhanced the ability of Parkin to inhibit cell death induced by Pael-R.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3371467 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371467). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3371518 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371518). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3371554 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371554). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5082356 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5082356). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5082369 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5082369). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5082384 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5082384). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5251955 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5251955). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005654
nucleoplasm
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5252041 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5252041). HSPA1A is known to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and HSP90 chaperone cycles.
Reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress. Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3371422 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371422). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3371503 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371503). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-3371590 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371590). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450551 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-450551). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450580 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-450580). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5251942 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5251942). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5251959 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5251959). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5252041 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5252041). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5252079 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5252079). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5618085 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618085). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5618098 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618098). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5618105 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618105). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5618107 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618107). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5618110 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618110). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9835411 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-9835411). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9857076 |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-9857076). Cytosol is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
Reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:22528486 Nucleophosmin (NPM1/B23) interacts with activating transcrip... |
REMOVE |
Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0055131
C3HC4-type RING finger domain binding
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IPI
PMID:25281747 RING finger protein RNF207, a novel regulator of cardiac exc... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Roder et al. (2014) showed RNF207 interacts with Hsp70 (PMID:25281747). RNF207 is a C3HC4-type RING finger protein involved in cardiac excitation.
Reason: RING finger domain binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:25281747). Consistent with HSPA1A interactions with RING E3 ligases in the chaperone-ubiquitin triage system.
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GO:0001664
G protein-coupled receptor binding
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IDA
PMID:12150907 CHIP is associated with Parkin, a gene responsible for famil... |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R (GPR37), a GPCR. However, this binding is in the context of chaperone-mediated quality control of a misfolded GPCR substrate, not functional GPCR binding in a signaling context (PMID:12150907).
Reason: Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R as a chaperone substrate, not as a GPCR binding partner in the signaling sense. Consistent with already-reviewed IEA annotation. Over-annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12150907
CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:17616579 Cellular cofactors affecting hepatitis C virus infection and... |
REMOVE |
Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:20625543 HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via en... |
REMOVE |
Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0031397
negative regulation of protein ubiquitination
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IDA
PMID:12150907 CHIP is associated with Parkin, a gene responsible for famil... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed Hsp70 binding to Pael-R prevents its ubiquitination. CHIP promotes the dissociation of Hsp70 to facilitate ubiquitination (PMID:12150907).
Reason: Negative regulation of ubiquitination confirmed by IDA (PMID:12150907). Core chaperone triage function. Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12150907
CHIP promoted the dissociation of Hsp70 from Parkin and Pael-R, thus facilitating Parkin-mediated Pael-R ubiquitination.
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GO:0031625
ubiquitin protein ligase binding
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IPI
PMID:12150907 CHIP is associated with Parkin, a gene responsible for famil... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed Hsp70 forms complexes with CHIP (E3 ligase) and Parkin (E3 ligase) (PMID:12150907).
Reason: Ubiquitin protein ligase binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:12150907). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0034599
cellular response to oxidative stress
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TAS
PMID:24252804 The role of oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease. |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: PMID:24252804 is a review on oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease that discusses the role of chaperones including Hsp70 in response to oxidative damage.
Reason: Cellular response to oxidative stress is a secondary cytoprotective role. Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0050821
protein stabilization
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TAS
PMID:24252804 The role of oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease. |
ACCEPT |
Summary: PMID:24252804 discusses Hsp70's role in stabilizing proteins in the context of Parkinson's disease. Protein stabilization is a well-established chaperone function.
Reason: Protein stabilization is a core chaperone function. Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0051082
unfolded protein binding
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NAS
PMID:12150907 CHIP is associated with Parkin, a gene responsible for famil... |
MODIFY |
Summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). The NAS reference (PMID:12150907, Imai et al. 2002) describes CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex formation with unfolded Pael receptor as substrate, showing Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R in the context of ER stress and Parkin-mediated ubiquitination. While this demonstrates Hsp70 interacts with an unfolded substrate, the functional context is chaperone-mediated quality control, not merely binding. HSPA1A has well-characterized protein folding chaperone activity (PMID:21231916), so the annotation should be modified to GO:0044183.
Reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. PMID:12150907 (Imai et al. 2002) demonstrates that Hsp70 forms a complex with CHIP, Parkin, and unfolded Pael-R, and that CHIP promotes dissociation of Hsp70 from the complex to facilitate ubiquitination. This is a chaperone triage function, not passive binding of unfolded proteins. HSPA1A is a genuine protein folding chaperone with foldase activity (PMID:21231916), so the annotation should be replaced with GO:0044183 which accurately captures its molecular function.
Proposed replacements:
protein folding chaperone
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12150907
CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo. The amount of CHIP in the complex was increased during ER stress. CHIP promoted the dissociation of Hsp70 from Parkin and Pael-R, thus facilitating Parkin-mediated Pael-R ubiquitination.
PMID:21231916
Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation.
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GO:1901029
negative regulation of mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization involved in apoptotic signaling pathway
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IDA
PMID:20625543 HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via en... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 inhibits several features of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway including inhibiting cytochrome c release from mitochondria (preventing Bax translocation) (PMID:20625543).
Reason: Inhibition of mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization is experimentally supported (PMID:20625543) but is a downstream anti-apoptotic function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20625543
Hsp72 functions upstream of the caspase cascade by inhibiting the release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria
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GO:1902236
negative regulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
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IDA
PMID:20625543 HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via en... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis by enhancing IRE1alpha-XBP1 signaling (PMID:20625543).
Reason: Anti-apoptotic function in ER stress confirmed (PMID:20625543) but is a secondary cytoprotective function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20625543
binding of Hsp72 to IRE1alpha enhances IRE1alpha/XBP1 signaling at the ER and inhibits ER stress-induced apoptosis.
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GO:0005814
centriole
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IDA
PMID:24061851 Stress-induced localization of HSPA6 (HSP70B') and HSPA1A (H... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Khalouei et al. (2014) showed YFP-tagged HSPA1A localizes to centrioles upon thermal stress in human neuronal cells (PMID:24061851).
Reason: Centriole localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:24061851
Following a brief period of thermal stress, YFP-tagged HSPA6 and HSPA1A rapidly appeared at centrioles in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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IDA
PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Hageman et al. (2011) performed chaperone assays with cytosolic HSPA1A (PMID:21231916). Cytosol is the primary location of HSPA1A function.
Reason: Cytosol localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
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GO:0005925
focal adhesion
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HDA
PMID:21423176 Analysis of the myosin-II-responsive focal adhesion proteome... |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: HSPA1A detected in focal adhesion proteome by mass spectrometry (PMID:21423176). This may reflect chaperone interactions with adhesion complex proteins.
Reason: Focal adhesion localization from HDA proteomics (PMID:21423176) likely reflects chaperone-client interactions rather than specific focal adhesion targeting.
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GO:0034605
cellular response to heat
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IDA
PMID:24061851 Stress-induced localization of HSPA6 (HSP70B') and HSPA1A (H... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Khalouei et al. (2014) showed HSPA1A rapidly localizes to centrioles following thermal stress, demonstrating a cellular response to heat (PMID:24061851).
Reason: Cellular response to heat confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851). Core biological process.
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GO:0042026
protein refolding
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IDA
PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Hageman et al. (2011) directly demonstrated HSPA1A refolds heat-denatured luciferase (PMID:21231916). Core function.
Reason: Protein refolding confirmed by direct luciferase refolding assay (PMID:21231916). Core function of HSPA1A.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of heat-denatured luciferase
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GO:0051082
unfolded protein binding
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IDA
PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
MODIFY |
Summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). The IDA reference (PMID:21231916, Hageman et al. 2011) is the key study that directly assayed HSPA1A chaperone activities. It demonstrated that HSPA1A has genuine foldase activity via luciferase refolding assays, can suppress polyQ aggregation, and protected cells from heat-induced cell death. The study also showed HSPA1A possesses intrinsic ATPase activity stimulated by J-domain co-chaperones. These are hallmarks of protein folding chaperone activity, not merely unfolded protein binding. The annotation should be modified to GO:0044183 "protein folding chaperone", which is already annotated to this gene by both IBA (GO_REF:0000033) and IDA (PMID:15603737) evidence.
Reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. PMID:21231916 (Hageman et al. 2011) directly demonstrates HSPA1A has active protein folding chaperone function: it refolds heat-denatured luciferase, suppresses aggregation, and protects cells from heat-induced death, all in an ATP-dependent manner with J-protein co-chaperones. This is clearly protein folding chaperone activity (GO:0044183), not passive unfolded protein binding. UniProt also describes HSPA1A as a "molecular chaperone implicated in a wide variety of cellular processes, including protection of the proteome from stress, folding and transport of newly synthesized polypeptides, activation of proteolysis of misfolded proteins". The annotation should be replaced with GO:0044183.
Proposed replacements:
protein folding chaperone
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded Huntingtin fragment. Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation.
PMID:21231916
whereas overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death, overexpression of HSPA6 did not
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GO:0070370
cellular heat acclimation
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IMP
PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Hageman et al. (2011) showed HSPA1A overexpression protects cells from heat-induced cell death (PMID:21231916). Core thermotolerance function.
Reason: Cellular heat acclimation confirmed by IMP (PMID:21231916). Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
whereas overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death, overexpression of HSPA6 did not
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GO:0072562
blood microparticle
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HDA
PMID:22516433 Proteomic analysis of microvesicles from plasma of healthy d... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: HSPA1A detected in blood microparticles by proteomics (PMID:22516433). Consistent with known extracellular presence of Hsp70.
Reason: Blood microparticle localization confirmed by HDA proteomics (PMID:22516433). Consistent with known extracellular Hsp70 biology.
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GO:0090084
negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
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IDA
PMID:21231916 The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show dist... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Hageman et al. (2011) showed HSPA1A suppresses polyQ aggregation/inclusion body formation (PMID:21231916). Core aggregation suppression function.
Reason: Negative regulation of inclusion body assembly confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916). Core chaperone function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21231916
we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded Huntingtin fragment.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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IPI
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
REMOVE |
Summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
Reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
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GO:0005524
ATP binding
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IDA
PMID:23921388 Identification and characterization of a novel human methylt... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated methylation of Hsp70 is stimulated by ATP, confirming ATP binding (PMID:23921388). Core molecular function.
Reason: ATP binding confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388). Core molecular function of HSPA1A.
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GO:0010628
positive regulation of gene expression
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IMP
PMID:25281747 RING finger protein RNF207, a novel regulator of cardiac exc... |
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED |
Summary: Roder et al. (2014) showed RNF207 interacts with Hsp70 and this interaction regulates cardiac excitation (PMID:25281747). The gene expression regulation may be indirect.
Reason: Positive regulation of gene expression in the context of RNF207-Hsp70 interaction (PMID:25281747) is likely an indirect effect of chaperone-client relationship.
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GO:0016234
inclusion body
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IDA
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 enhances parkin sequestration within protein aggregates/inclusion bodies. Hsp70 localizes to inclusion bodies as part of quality control (PMID:15603737).
Reason: Inclusion body localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Consistent with HSPA1A's role in protein quality control at aggregation sites.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15603737
BAG5 enhances parkin sequestration within protein aggregates
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GO:0019899
enzyme binding
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IPI
PMID:23921388 Identification and characterization of a novel human methylt... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed HSPA1A interacts with the methyltransferase METTL21A (PMID:23921388). Enzyme binding is accurate but broad.
Reason: Enzyme binding confirmed by IPI with METTL21A methyltransferase (PMID:23921388). Accurate but broad term.
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GO:0031072
heat shock protein binding
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IPI
PMID:23921388 Identification and characterization of a novel human methylt... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A specifically methylates Hsp70 family proteins (PMID:23921388). Heat shock protein binding is core.
Reason: Heat shock protein binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:23921388). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
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GO:0031625
ubiquitin protein ligase binding
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IPI
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 directly interacts with parkin and Hsp70 in a complex. Hsp70 binds parkin (E3 ubiquitin ligase) (PMID:15603737).
Reason: Ubiquitin protein ligase binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:15603737). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0042026
protein refolding
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IDA
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 inhibits Hsp70-mediated refolding of misfolded proteins (PMID:15603737). Confirms protein refolding activity.
Reason: Protein refolding confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15603737
BAG5 inhibits both parkin E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and Hsp70-mediated refolding of misfolded proteins.
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GO:0044183
protein folding chaperone
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IDA
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kalia et al. (2004) demonstrated Hsp70 chaperone activity inhibited by BAG5 (PMID:15603737). Confirms protein folding chaperone as core MF.
Reason: Protein folding chaperone confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Core molecular function.
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GO:0046034
ATP metabolic process
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IDA
PMID:23921388 Identification and characterization of a novel human methylt... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated methylation is stimulated by ATP, confirming Hsp70 ATPase function (PMID:23921388).
Reason: ATP metabolic process confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0048471
perinuclear region of cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5-Hsp70 complex localizes to the perinuclear region (PMID:15603737).
Reason: Perinuclear localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
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GO:0090084
negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
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IDA
PMID:15603737 BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degene... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed Hsp70 suppresses protein aggregation, which is inhibited by BAG5 (PMID:15603737).
Reason: Negative regulation of inclusion body assembly confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Core function.
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GO:2001240
negative regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand
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IMP
PMID:17167422 Hsp70 regulates erythropoiesis by preventing caspase-3-media... |
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Summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage, preventing apoptosis during erythroid differentiation. Erythropoietin starvation (absence of ligand) leads to Hsp70 nuclear export and GATA-1 cleavage (PMID:17167422).
Reason: Anti-apoptotic function in the absence of survival signaling is experimentally supported (PMID:17167422) but is a downstream effect.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17167422
erythropoietin starvation induces the nuclear export of Hsp70 and the cleavage of GATA-1.
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GO:0005102
signaling receptor binding
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IPI
PMID:24790089 The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, ... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 binds NOD2, an intracellular pattern recognition receptor (PMID:24790089). This is a chaperone-client interaction with a signaling receptor.
Reason: Signaling receptor binding is confirmed for NOD2 (PMID:24790089) but represents a chaperone-client interaction rather than a core signaling function.
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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IDA
PMID:24790089 The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, ... |
ACCEPT |
Summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 and NOD2 interact in the cytoplasm (PMID:24790089).
Reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:24790089). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
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GO:1903265
positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
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IMP
PMID:24790089 The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, ... |
KEEP AS NON CORE |
Summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70-mediated NOD2 stabilization enhances downstream signaling including TNF-mediated pathways (PMID:24790089).
Reason: Positive regulation of TNF signaling is an indirect downstream effect of NOD2 stabilization by HSPA1A (PMID:24790089). Not a core function.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN RESEARCH: You MUST verify you are researching the CORRECT gene/protein. Gene symbols can be ambiguous, especially for less well-characterized genes from non-model organisms.
DO NOT PROCEED WITH RESEARCH ON A DIFFERENT GENE. Instead:
- State clearly: "The gene symbol 'HSPA1A' is ambiguous or literature is limited for this specific protein"
- Explain what you found (e.g., "Found extensive literature on a different gene with the same symbol in a different organism")
- Describe the protein based ONLY on the UniProt information provided above
- Suggest that the protein function can be inferred from domain/family information
Please provide a comprehensive research report on the gene HSPA1A (gene ID: HSPA1A, UniProt: P0DMV8) in human.
The research report should be a detailed narrative explaining the function, biological processes, and localization of the gene product. Citations should be given for all claims.
You should prioritize authoritative reviews and primary scientific literature when conducting research. You can supplement
this with annotations you find in gene/protein databases, but these can be outdated or inaccurate.
We are specifically interested in the primary function of the gene - for enzymes, what reaction is catalyzed, and what is the substrate specificity? For transporters, what is the substrate? For structural proteins or adapters, what is the broader structural role? For signaling molecules, what is the role in the pathway.
We are interested in where in or outside the cell the gene product carries out its function.
We are also interested in the signaling or biochemical pathways in which the gene functions. We are less interested in broad pleiotropic effects, except where these elucidate the precise role.
Include evidence where possible. We are interested in both experimental evidence as well as inference from structure, evolution, or bioinformatic analysis. Precise studies should be prioritized over high-throughput, where available.
Question: You are an expert researcher providing comprehensive, well-cited information.
Provide detailed information focusing on:
1. Key concepts and definitions with current understanding
2. Recent developments and latest research (prioritize 2023-2024 sources)
3. Current applications and real-world implementations
4. Expert opinions and analysis from authoritative sources
5. Relevant statistics and data from recent studies
Format as a comprehensive research report with proper citations. Include URLs and publication dates where available.
Always prioritize recent, authoritative sources and provide specific citations for all major claims.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN RESEARCH: You MUST verify you are researching the CORRECT gene/protein. Gene symbols can be ambiguous, especially for less well-characterized genes from non-model organisms.
DO NOT PROCEED WITH RESEARCH ON A DIFFERENT GENE. Instead:
- State clearly: "The gene symbol 'HSPA1A' is ambiguous or literature is limited for this specific protein"
- Explain what you found (e.g., "Found extensive literature on a different gene with the same symbol in a different organism")
- Describe the protein based ONLY on the UniProt information provided above
- Suggest that the protein function can be inferred from domain/family information
Please provide a comprehensive research report on the gene HSPA1A (gene ID: HSPA1A, UniProt: P0DMV8) in human.
The research report should be a detailed narrative explaining the function, biological processes, and localization of the gene product. Citations should be given for all claims.
You should prioritize authoritative reviews and primary scientific literature when conducting research. You can supplement
this with annotations you find in gene/protein databases, but these can be outdated or inaccurate.
We are specifically interested in the primary function of the gene - for enzymes, what reaction is catalyzed, and what is the substrate specificity? For transporters, what is the substrate? For structural proteins or adapters, what is the broader structural role? For signaling molecules, what is the role in the pathway.
We are interested in where in or outside the cell the gene product carries out its function.
We are also interested in the signaling or biochemical pathways in which the gene functions. We are less interested in broad pleiotropic effects, except where these elucidate the precise role.
Include evidence where possible. We are interested in both experimental evidence as well as inference from structure, evolution, or bioinformatic analysis. Precise studies should be prioritized over high-throughput, where available.
Plan status update (concise):
- Objective 1 (verify identity) — completed: HSPA1A matches UniProt P0DMV8 for human inducible Hsp70-1A; family/domains align (Hsp70 family; NBD/SBD/EEVD). No conflicting non-human symbol usage detected in gathered 2023–2025 sources (see Mechanism and Domains, and Localization evidence). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4, lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Objectives 2–6 — addressed below with 2023–2024 priority; quantified or precise experimental details included where available from recent primary literature. Remaining uncertainty is primarily isoform-specific (HSPA1A vs HSPA1B/HSPA1L) in many studies. (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4, alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
Comprehensive research report: HSPA1A (human; UniProt P0DMV8)
Identity verification and nomenclature
- Correct gene/protein: HSPA1A encodes the inducible 70-kDa heat shock protein Hsp70-1A (also called HSP72/HSP70-1), a cytosolic member of the Hsp70 family in Homo sapiens. Conserved domains and family membership match UniProt: N-terminal nucleotide-binding domain (NBD/ATPase), C-terminal substrate-binding domain (SBD) with helical lid, and a C‑terminal EEVD motif typical of cytosolic Hsp70s. (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4, lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Paralogs: HSPA1B (highly similar, co-inducible) and HSPA1L (more restricted expression) are closely related; many studies measure “Hsp70/HSPA” signals without resolving individual paralogs, which is a key interpretive caveat. (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
1) Key concepts and definitions (current mechanistic understanding)
- Domain architecture and ATPase cycle: Hsp70s consist of an N-terminal ~45 kDa NBD (subdomains IA/IB/IIA/IIB) and a C-terminal SBD comprising an SBDβ peptide-binding groove capped by an SBDα helical lid; a disordered C-terminus ends in EEVD for cofactor docking. Substrates are short exposed hydrophobic segments; binding is stabilized in the ADP state. J‑domain proteins (DNAJ/Hsp40) stimulate ATP hydrolysis to lock client in; nucleotide-exchange factors (NEFs, e.g., BAG proteins) catalyze ADP→ATP exchange to release client. These features and cycle are conserved and directly apply to HSPA1A. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (published 2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
- Co-chaperone network: Human Hsp70s operate with dozens of J‑proteins and multiple NEFs that tune client selection and kinetics; these cofactors determine pathway routing (folding vs degradation) and subcellular targeting. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (published 2024-02-23). (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Substrate recognition: The SBDβ presents a hydrophobic groove/pocket often accommodating leucine-rich segments, with flanking charges modulating affinity; lid closure stabilizes the complex. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
2) Recent developments (2023–2024 priority)
- Autophagy and AMPK coupling in lung cancer models: In NSCLC cell lines (A549, H1299), Hsp70 overexpression suppresses AMPK activation and autophagy, whereas genetic or pharmacologic Hsp70 inhibition (VER‑155008; JG‑98) increases AMPK-mediated autophagy. Dual inhibition of Hsp70 and autophagy (with cisplatin) synergistically reduces metabolic activity, clonogenic growth, and viability, and potentiates apoptosis in 2D/3D models. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (published 2024-08-22). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 1-2, alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
- Environmental carcinogen linkage: Integrated bioinformatics plus experimental validation implicate HSPA1A in the benzo[a]pyrene–NASH–HCC axis; qPCR and IHC confirm involvement across models, suggesting a stress-proteostasis role during toxicant-driven hepatopathology. URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46440-1 (published 2023-11-20). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
- Barrier biology and cytoskeletal junctions: Reviews highlight Hsp70 family control over folding/assembly of adhesion and cytoskeletal proteins at epithelial/vascular barriers, with J‑proteins/NEFs coordinating substrate flow; this frames HSPA1A’s influence on tissue barrier integrity under stress. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (2024-02-23). (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
3) Current applications and real-world implementations
- Small-molecule modulation: VER‑155008 (NBD binder) and JG‑98 (Hsp70 cochaperone-pathway modulator) are used preclinically to inhibit Hsp70 function; in NSCLC models, they modulate AMPK–autophagy and sensitize to cytotoxics when combined with autophagy inhibitors. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (2024-08-22). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 1-2, alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
- Biomarkers (extracellular/exosomal Hsp70): Extracellular and exosome-associated Hsp70 have been detected in biofluids of cancer patients; however, real-time detection and isoform-specific assignment remain technically challenging and often do not distinguish HSPA1A from other Hsp70s. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18)
4) Expert opinions and analysis (authoritative sources)
- Consensus on core mechanism: Authoritative reviews concur that Hsp70’s ATP-driven cycle with J‑proteins and NEFs underlies proteostasis functions spanning folding, refolding/disaggregation, and triage to degradation, with localization and PTMs shaping pathway choice. URLs: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (2024-02-23); https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4, singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
- Extracellular Hsp70 as immunomodulator/biomarker: Reviews note eHsp70 in circulation and exosomes as a promising but currently method-limited biomarker; distinguishing inducible HSPA1A (Hsp72) from constitutive Hsc70 and other paralogs is a recurrent limitation in clinical studies. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18)
- Autophagy/AMPK axis in cancer: Primary 2024 data support targeting Hsp70-autophagy crosstalk to overcome therapy resistance in NSCLC, aligning with the broader view of Hsp70 as a cytoprotective hub in malignant proteostasis. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (2024-08-22). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 1-2, alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
5) Relevant statistics and recent quantitative data
- NSCLC models (A549, H1299): Heat shock (43 °C, 1 h) robustly induces Hsp70; Hsp70 knockdown or inhibition (VER‑155008; JG‑98) increases LC3 conversion and decreases p62 (autophagy activation), while combined Hsp70 + autophagy inhibition plus cisplatin synergistically reduces viability and clonogenicity in both 2D and 3D spheroid assays (qualitative and semi-quantitative immunoblot/viability metrics reported). URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (2024-08-22). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
- B[a]P–NASH–HCC axis: HSPA1A highlighted among hub genes; qPCR and IHC validated altered expression in models and human sections, supporting its role as a stress-response chaperone in toxicant-linked liver disease progression. URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46440-1 (2023-11-20). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
Subcellular and extracellular localization (site of action)
- Basal localization: Cytosolic/nucleocytoplasmic with stress-inducible nuclear import mediated by Hikeshi and basic motifs; Hsp70s also function near organellar interfaces (ER/mitochondria) through co-chaperone networks. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
- Extracellular: Exosomal and free eHsp70 detected in blood/urine in cancer; acts as a danger signal and has potential immunomodulatory roles, though clinical assay standardization is needed. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18)
Pathways and precise roles
- Heat shock response (HSF1): HSPA1A is a canonical transcriptional target of HSF1 and a central effector of the heat shock response, executing client refolding, preventing aggregation, and coordinating triage with the proteasome/autophagy machinery. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (2024-02-23). (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Proteostasis and cytoskeleton/barriers: By chaperoning junctional/cytoskeletal components, Hsp70 family proteins contribute to epithelial/endothelial barrier maintenance and remodeling under stress. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (2024-02-23). (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Autophagy–AMPK axis in cancer: Mechanistic data indicate Hsp70 suppresses AMPK activation and autophagy; inhibition reverses this and can synergize with standard therapies, suggesting a defined biochemical node for intervention. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (2024-08-22). (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 1-2, alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5)
Distinguishing HSPA1A from HSPA1B and HSPA1L
- Inducibility and expression: HSPA1A and HSPA1B are highly similar and typically co-induced by heat and proteotoxic stress; many assays do not differentiate them, and conclusions about isoform-specific roles should be made cautiously. HSPA1L shows more restricted patterns. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (2024-02-23). (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Genomic context: Multiple Hsp70 genes are clustered in the MHC class III region; reviews emphasize the multi-gene organization but also the difficulty of paralog-resolved measurements in many datasets. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
- Protein sequence: HSPA1A and HSPA1B differ by only a few amino acids, confounding antibody-based and some transcriptomic analyses; targeted proteomics or allele-specific assays are often required but are infrequently applied in clinical biomarker studies. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
Limitations and open questions
- Isoform resolution: Many 2023–2024 studies reporting “Hsp70” or “HSPA” do not specifically resolve HSPA1A from HSPA1B/HSPA1L, limiting precision in clinical translation. (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4)
- Extracellular Hsp70 assays: Methodological variability, sensitivity, and specificity issues impede robust clinical deployment of eHsp70/exosomal Hsp70 biomarkers; standardization and isoform-specific capture are needed. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (2025-03-29). (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18)
Embedded summary artifact
| Aspect | Summary (key point — source/year/URL and context ID) |
|---|---|
| Mechanism & domains | Hsp70 (HSPA1A) has an N-terminal NBD (ATPase) and a C-terminal SBD with an α‑helical lid and EEVD tail; ATP binding/hydrolysis drives substrate binding/release via J‑proteins and NEFs (ATPase cycle) — Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4), Lechuga 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4) |
| Co‑chaperones | Principal partners: J‑domain proteins (DNAJ/Hsp40) stimulate ATP hydrolysis; nucleotide exchange factors (NEFs, e.g., BAG family) promote ADP→ATP exchange; Hikeshi mediates nuclear import under stress — Lechuga 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4), Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4) |
| Substrate recognition features | Prefers short exposed hydrophobic segments (hydrophobic groove in SBD, often burying Leu residues) with flanking charged residues influencing specificity; binding stabilized in ADP state — Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4) |
| Localization (incl. extracellular) | Primarily cytosolic and nucleocytoplasmic (stress-driven nuclear translocation); also reported in ER/mitochondrial contexts and secreted/exosomal Hsp70 detectable in cancer patient biofluids — Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18), Lechuga 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4) |
| Pathway roles | Central effector of HSF1-driven heat shock response and proteostasis (folding/aggregation/disaggregation); recent mechanistic link to AMPK→autophagy regulation where Hsp70 suppresses AMPK and autophagy, and Hsp70 inhibition (e.g., VER‑155008, JG‑98) modulates this axis — Alhasan 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5), Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4) |
| Recent (2023–2024) disease links & applications | Examples: Hsp70 inhibition + autophagy modulation in NSCLC (VER‑155008/JG‑98; Alhasan 2024); spatial transcriptomics reports HSP70 upregulation in prostate cancer invasion (Cussenot 2024); HSPA1A implicated in B[a]P–NASH–HCC axis (Yang 2023) — Alhasan 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5), Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4), Lechuga 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4) |
| Paralogs distinction (HSPA1A vs HSPA1B/HSPA1L) | HSPA1A encodes inducible Hsp72 (stress‑inducible); HSPA1B is a closely related paralog with very high sequence identity (often co‑induced), and HSPA1L shows distinct expression; genomic clustering and high similarity complicate isoform‑specific assays — Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4) |
| Limitations & gaps | Isoform‑specific biochemical/clinical data remain limited; exosomal/ circulating Hsp70 detection faces sensitivity/specificity challenges and many studies do not distinguish HSPA1A vs other Hsp70s — Singh 2025 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14070509 (singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18), Alhasan 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25169090 (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5), Lechuga 2024 https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13050370 (lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4) |
Table: Concise, sourced summary of HSPA1A (Hsp70‑1A) mechanism, cofactors, substrate specificity, localization, pathway roles, recent 2023–2024 disease links, paralog distinctions, and key limitations.
Conclusion
HSPA1A encodes the inducible cytosolic Hsp70-1A that, via a conserved ATPase cycle governed by J‑proteins and NEFs, binds hydrophobic client segments to maintain proteostasis and interface with degradation and autophagy pathways. Recent 2023–2024 work strengthens a defined mechanistic link between Hsp70 and AMPK–autophagy in NSCLC and implicates HSPA1A in toxicant-driven liver disease progression, while reviews consolidate roles in barrier biology and extracellular signaling. Clinical implementation is advancing through small-molecule inhibitors (e.g., VER‑155008, JG‑98) and biomarker exploration; however, isoform-specific detection (HSPA1A vs HSPA1B/HSPA1L) and standardized extracellular assays remain critical gaps for translation. (alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 1-2, alhasan2024hsp70negativelyregulates pages 2-5, lechuga2024regulationofepithelial pages 2-4, singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 16-18, singh2025hsp70amultifunctional pages 2-4)
References
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id: P0DMV8
gene_symbol: HSPA1A
product_type: PROTEIN
status: IN_PROGRESS
taxon:
id: NCBITaxon:9606
label: Homo sapiens
description: Heat shock 70 kDa protein 1A (HSPA1A/HSP72/HSP70-1) is a major stress-inducible member of
the HSP70 molecular chaperone family. It functions as an ATP-dependent protein folding chaperone implicated
in a wide variety of cellular processes including protection of the proteome from stress, folding and
transport of newly synthesized polypeptides, refolding of misfolded proteins, activation of proteolysis
of misfolded proteins, and the formation and dissociation of protein complexes. HSPA1A has genuine foldase
activity, demonstrated by luciferase refolding assays, and also suppresses protein aggregation. Its
acetylation/deacetylation state determines whether it functions in protein refolding (via HOPX co-chaperone)
or protein degradation (via STUB1/CHIP ubiquitin ligase). Additionally, HSPA1A has roles in regulating
apoptosis, centrosome integrity during mitosis, TGF-beta signaling, and can function as an extracellular
signaling molecule (receptor ligand activity). It also possesses ATP-dependent protein disaggregase
activity.
alternative_products:
- name: '1'
id: P0DMV8-1
- name: '2'
id: P0DMV8-2
sequence_note: VSP_044427
existing_annotations:
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: HSPA1A nuclear localization is well-supported. During heat shock, Hsp70 translocates to the
nucleus via Hikeshi (PMID:22024166), interacts with HSF1 transactivation domain to repress transcription
(PMID:9499401), and localizes to nuclear speck-like structures (PMID:9553041). During erythropoiesis,
Hsp70 accumulates in the nucleus where it protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage (PMID:17167422).
Hsp70 also sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus/nucleus during heat shock (PMID:10205060). IBA annotation
is phylogenetically sound and experimentally confirmed by multiple IDA studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nuclear localization is well-established for HSPA1A under multiple conditions including heat
stress (nuclear import via Hikeshi), transcriptional regulation (HSF1 repression), and erythropoiesis
(GATA-1 protection). Supported by IDA evidence from PMID:17167422, PMID:10205060, PMID:9553041.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: At the onset of caspase activation, Hsp70 co-localizes and interacts with GATA-1
in the nucleus of erythroid precursors undergoing terminal differentiation.
- reference_id: PMID:9499401
supporting_text: the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and the cochaperone Hdj1 interact directly with the
transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: HSPA1A is predominantly cytoplasmic under basal conditions. This is well-established by multiple
IDA studies (PMID:24061851, PMID:10859165, PMID:11785981, PMID:24790089, PMID:9553041) and consistent
with its role as a cytoplasmic chaperone. IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and strongly
supported.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization is the primary location of HSPA1A, confirmed by numerous independent
studies and consistent with its core chaperone function.
- term:
id: GO:0005886
label: plasma membrane
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: HSPA1A plasma membrane association is supported by its role as a virus receptor (rotavirus
A entry, UniProt annotation) and by evidence showing it functions as an extracellular receptor ligand
via Tag7/PGLYRP1-Hsp70 complexes that interact with TNFR1 on cell surfaces (PMID:26183779). Also
consistent with its role in extracellular signaling (PMID:17568691). IBA annotation is phylogenetically
reasonable for the HSP70 family.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Plasma membrane association is supported by HSPA1A's roles as a virus receptor and extracellular
signaling molecule. Phylogenetically consistent for HSP70 family members.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:26183779
supporting_text: Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in
Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor
- term:
id: GO:0016887
label: ATP hydrolysis activity
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: ATP hydrolysis activity is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. The N-terminal nucleotide
binding domain (NBD) possesses intrinsic ATPase activity that is stimulated by J-domain co-chaperones
(PMID:21231916). The ATPase cycle drives conformational changes between open (ATP-bound) and closed
(ADP-bound) states of the substrate binding domain, which is essential for chaperone function. Directly
demonstrated by IDA evidence (PMID:21231916, PMID:23921388). IBA annotation is phylogenetically
sound and represents a core function of all HSP70 family members.
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP hydrolysis is the fundamental enzymatic activity driving the HSPA1A chaperone cycle. Confirmed
by direct assay (PMID:21231916). This is a core conserved function of the entire HSP70 family.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of
heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded
Huntingtin fragment
- term:
id: GO:0031072
label: heat shock protein binding
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: HSPA1A interacts with numerous heat shock proteins as part of its chaperone function. It
binds HSP40/DNAJ co-chaperones (PMID:22219199, PMID:21231916), HSP90 via the HOP/STIP1 adapter (Reactome:R-HSA-3371503),
HSP110 nucleotide exchange factors (PMID:24318877), and small HSPs. These interactions are central
to its chaperone cycle. IBA annotation is well-supported and phylogenetically sound.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Heat shock protein binding is a core property of HSPA1A, essential for its chaperone cycle.
Binding to J-domain co-chaperones (HSP40s), HSP110/NEFs, and HSP90 are all well-documented.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:22219199
supporting_text: The C-terminal helices of heat shock protein 70 are essential for J-domain binding
and ATPase activation
- reference_id: PMID:23921388
supporting_text: we identified the methyltransferase METTL21A as the enzyme responsible for trimethylation
of a conserved lysine residue found in several human Hsp70 (HSPA) proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: Protein folding chaperone is the core molecular function of HSPA1A. Hageman et al. (2011)
directly demonstrated that HSPA1A has foldase activity in luciferase refolding assays, and also
suppresses polyQ aggregation and protects cells from heat-induced death (PMID:21231916). Kalia et
al. (2004) also showed chaperone activity via refolding assays inhibited by BAG5 (PMID:15603737).
IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and confirmed by multiple IDA studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: This is the primary molecular function of HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated by multiple independent
studies (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737). Conserved across the HSP70 family.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be
able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding
were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: Cytosol is the primary subcellular location where HSPA1A functions as a chaperone. Confirmed
by IDA (PMID:21231916) and multiple Reactome pathway annotations that place HSPA1A in the cytosol
for chaperone cycle reactions. IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosolic localization is the primary site of HSPA1A chaperone function. Confirmed by direct
assay and consistent with all known chaperone cycle components.
- term:
id: GO:0042026
label: protein refolding
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: Protein refolding is a core biological process for HSPA1A. Hageman et al. (2011) directly
demonstrated luciferase refolding activity for HSPA1A (PMID:21231916). Kalia et al. (2004) showed
BAG5 inhibits Hsp70-mediated refolding of denatured proteins (PMID:15603737). The refolding function
is ATP-dependent and requires J-domain co-chaperones. IBA annotation is phylogenetically sound and
confirmed by IDA evidence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein refolding is a core process carried out by HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated by luciferase
refolding assays (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737). Conserved function across HSP70 family.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of
heat-denatured luciferase
- reference_id: PMID:15603737
supporting_text: Within this complex, BAG5 inhibits both parkin E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and
Hsp70-mediated refolding of misfolded proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0032436
label: positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
evidence_type: IBA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
review:
summary: HSPA1A promotes proteasomal degradation of substrates via its interaction with the CHIP/STUB1
ubiquitin ligase. Hsp70 delivers misfolded substrates to CHIP for ubiquitination and proteasomal
degradation. Shang et al. (2014) showed Hsp70 enhances CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation
of Smad3 (PMID:24613385). Imai et al. (2002) showed CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex promotes ubiquitination
of Pael-R (PMID:12150907). The acetylation state of HSPA1A (by NAA10/ARD1) determines whether substrates
are directed toward refolding or degradation (PMID:27708256). IBA annotation is well-supported.
action: ACCEPT
reason: HSPA1A promotes proteasomal degradation of substrates through CHIP/STUB1, a well-established
arm of the chaperone triage decision. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:24613385) and multiple studies showing
CHIP-Hsp70 mediated ubiquitination.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24613385
supporting_text: over-expressed Hsp70 or inhibition of Hsp90 by geldanamycin (GA) leads to facilitated
CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3
- term:
id: GO:0046718
label: symbiont entry into host cell
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000108
review:
summary: HSPA1A serves as a post-attachment receptor for rotavirus A, facilitating virus entry into
the cell (PMID:16537599). UniProt confirms this function. The IEA annotation via logical inference
from the virus receptor activity annotation is reasonable.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: HSPA1A functions as a virus receptor for rotavirus A (PMID:16537599), which involves viral
entry. This is a secondary/non-core function distinct from its primary chaperone role.
- term:
id: GO:0000166
label: nucleotide binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: HSPA1A binds ATP and ADP as part of its core chaperone cycle. The N-terminal nucleotide-binding
domain (NBD) binds and hydrolyzes ATP, which drives the conformational changes essential for chaperone
function (PMID:21231916, PMID:23921388). Nucleotide binding is a correct but very broad parent term;
the more specific GO:0005524 ATP binding is already annotated.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleotide binding is accurate for HSPA1A. While broader than GO:0005524 (ATP binding), it
is acceptable as an IEA annotation that captures the fundamental nucleotide-binding property of
the NBD.
- term:
id: GO:0001618
label: virus receptor activity
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000043
review:
summary: UniProt directly annotates HSPA1A as a receptor for rotavirus A based on PMID:16537599. The
peptide-binding and ATPase domains of Hsp70 are required for rotavirus interaction and infectivity
reduction.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Virus receptor activity is experimentally supported for rotavirus A entry (PMID:16537599)
but is a non-core function unrelated to HSPA1A's primary chaperone role.
- term:
id: GO:0001664
label: G protein-coupled receptor binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: This IEA annotation likely derives from the Hsp70-Pael-R interaction described in PMID:12150907.
Pael-R (GPR37) is a GPCR, and Hsp70 forms a complex with CHIP, Parkin, and unfolded Pael-R. However,
Hsp70 binds the unfolded Pael-R as a chaperone substrate, not as a GPCR ligand engaging in canonical
receptor binding. The term "G protein-coupled receptor binding" is misleading here.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R (a GPCR) in the context of chaperone-mediated quality control
and CHIP/Parkin-directed ubiquitination (PMID:12150907), not as a functional GPCR binding partner.
This is chaperone-substrate interaction, not receptor binding in the signaling sense.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo. The amount
of CHIP in the complex was increased during ER stress.
- term:
id: GO:0005524
label: ATP binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
review:
summary: ATP binding is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. The N-terminal NBD binds ATP, and crystal
structures of HSPA1A in complex with ATP analogs have been solved (PDB:2E88, 2E8A). Directly confirmed
by IDA (PMID:23921388).
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP binding is fundamental to the HSPA1A chaperone cycle and is confirmed by structural and
biochemical evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005576
label: extracellular region
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: HSPA1A is released extracellularly and detected in exosomes, blood microparticles, and as
free protein in necrotic cell supernatants (PMID:17568691, PMID:26183779). UniProt annotates HSPA1A
as secreted. Confirmed by IDA evidence from PMID:17568691 and PMID:26183779.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular localization is supported by multiple independent studies showing HSPA1A release
from cells and its presence in extracellular fluids and exosomes.
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed nuclear localization annotation. HSPA1A nuclear localization
is well-established by multiple IDA studies (PMID:17167422, PMID:10205060, PMID:9553041) and the
IBA annotation is already accepted.
action: ACCEPT
reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and multiple IDA confirmations.
Nuclear localization is well-established for HSPA1A.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed cytoplasm annotation. Cytoplasm is the primary location of
HSPA1A under basal conditions. Confirmed by numerous IDA studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and multiple IDA confirmations.
- term:
id: GO:0005813
label: centrosome
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000044
review:
summary: HSPA1A accumulates at mitotic centrosomes during prometaphase to metaphase and is required
for bipolar spindle assembly (PMID:27137183). UniProt confirms centrosome localization. Also confirmed
by IDA (PMID:27137183).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Centrosome localization is experimentally confirmed by Fang et al. 2016 (PMID:27137183) who
demonstrated HSP70 accumulation at mitotic centrosomes and its role in centrosome integrity.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27137183
supporting_text: heat shock protein (HSP) 70 considerably accumulates at the mitotic centrosome
during prometaphase to metaphase and is required for bipolar spindle assembly.
- term:
id: GO:0005814
label: centriole
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A localizes to centrioles upon thermal stress in human neuronal cells (PMID:24061851).
Specifically targets the proximal end of centrioles identified by gamma-tubulin marker. Confirmed
by IDA (PMID:24061851) and GO_REF:0000052 (immunofluorescence-based).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Centriole localization is experimentally confirmed by Khalouei et al. 2014 (PMID:24061851)
using YFP-tagged HSPA1A in neuronal cells.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24061851
supporting_text: Following a brief period of thermal stress, YFP-tagged HSPA6 and HSPA1A rapidly
appeared at centrioles in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells
- term:
id: GO:0006402
label: mRNA catabolic process
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Hsp70 participates in AU-rich element-mediated mRNA decay. Heat shock induces Hsp70 sequestration
of AUF1 into the perinucleus/nucleus, blocking decay of AU-rich mRNAs (PMID:10205060). However,
Hsp70 blocks mRNA decay rather than promoting it. The role is indirect and regulatory rather than
direct participation in mRNA catabolism.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: HSPA1A modulates mRNA decay through the AUF1-ubiquitin-proteasome pathway (PMID:10205060),
but this is an indirect regulatory role secondary to its primary chaperone function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10205060
supporting_text: Induction of hsp70 by heat shock, down-regulation of the ubiquitin-proteasome network,
or inactivation of ubiquitinating enzyme E1 all result in hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus,
and all three processes block decay of AU-rich mRNAs and AUF1 protein.
- term:
id: GO:0008285
label: negative regulation of cell population proliferation
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: This derives from the WT1-Hsp70 interaction study (PMID:9553041) where Hsp70 is required
for WT1-mediated growth suppression. However, the antiproliferative effect is mediated by WT1, not
by Hsp70 itself; Hsp70 acts as a cofactor/chaperone for WT1. This is not a direct function of HSPA1A.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: The negative regulation of cell proliferation requires WT1, with Hsp70 serving as a cofactor
(PMID:9553041). This represents a chaperone client effect, not a direct HSPA1A function in proliferation
control.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9553041
supporting_text: Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires
association with the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
- term:
id: GO:0016235
label: aggresome
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A localizes to aggresomes. PMID:15885686 shows TRIM37 forms ubiquitin- and chaperone-positive
aggresomes. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:15885686).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Aggresome localization is confirmed by IDA evidence (PMID:15885686) and is consistent with
HSPA1A's role in protein quality control and handling of misfolded proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0016607
label: nuclear speck
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A localizes to nuclear speck-like structures upon association with WT1 (PMID:9553041).
Maheswaran et al. showed Hsp70 is recruited to characteristic subnuclear clusters containing WT1.
Confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nuclear speck localization is confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041) showing colocalization of Hsp70
with WT1 in subnuclear clusters.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9553041
supporting_text: Hsp70 is recruited to the characteristic subnuclear clusters that contain WT1.
- term:
id: GO:0016887
label: ATP hydrolysis activity
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000120
review:
summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed ATP hydrolysis annotation. ATP hydrolysis is a core enzymatic
activity of HSPA1A confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916).
action: ACCEPT
reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and confirmed by direct
assay.
- term:
id: GO:0030308
label: negative regulation of cell growth
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Similar to GO:0008285, this likely derives from the WT1-Hsp70 study (PMID:9553041). The growth
inhibition is a property of WT1 that requires Hsp70 as a cofactor. Hsp70 does not directly regulate
cell growth.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: As with negative regulation of cell proliferation, the cell growth effect is mediated by WT1
with Hsp70 as a chaperone cofactor (PMID:9553041). This is an over-annotation of HSPA1A function.
- term:
id: GO:0031072
label: heat shock protein binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed heat shock protein binding annotation. HSPA1A interacts with
multiple HSPs including DNAJ/HSP40 co-chaperones, HSP90, and HSP110/HSPH1. Core property confirmed
by numerous IPI studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and extensive experimental
evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0031397
label: negative regulation of protein ubiquitination
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A can inhibit protein ubiquitination by competing with CHIP/STUB1 for substrate binding.
In the CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex, Hsp70 can sequester substrates and prevent their ubiquitination
until CHIP promotes Hsp70 dissociation (PMID:12150907). Confirmed by IDA (PMID:12150907).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Negative regulation of ubiquitination is a genuine property of Hsp70 chaperone triage. Hsp70
binding to substrates can shield them from ubiquitin ligases until the appropriate signal triggers
degradation (PMID:12150907).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP promoted the dissociation of Hsp70 from Parkin and Pael-R, thus facilitating
Parkin-mediated Pael-R ubiquitination.
- term:
id: GO:0031625
label: ubiquitin protein ligase binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A interacts directly with ubiquitin ligases including CHIP/STUB1 (via TPR repeats) and
Parkin (PMID:12150907, PMID:15603737, PMID:24613385). This is a core interaction mediating chaperone-directed
degradation. Confirmed by multiple IPI studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Ubiquitin protein ligase binding is a core property of HSPA1A, mediating the chaperone triage
decision between refolding and degradation. The HSPA1A-CHIP/STUB1 interaction is well-established.
- term:
id: GO:0032757
label: positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A stabilizes NOD2, which activates NF-kappaB signaling and downstream IL-8 production
(PMID:24790089). This is an indirect effect mediated through NOD2 stabilization. Confirmed by IMP
(PMID:24790089).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of IL-8 production is an indirect downstream consequence of HSPA1A's chaperone-mediated
stabilization of NOD2, not a direct function of HSPA1A (PMID:24790089).
- term:
id: GO:0034599
label: cellular response to oxidative stress
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A is induced by oxidative stress and provides cytoprotection. The TAS reference PMID:24252804
(a review on oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease) discusses the role of chaperones including
Hsp70 in response to oxidative damage. This is a well-established general stress response.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: HSPA1A responds to and provides protection against oxidative stress as part of its general
cytoprotective role, but this is a secondary response, not its core function.
- term:
id: GO:0042026
label: protein refolding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed protein refolding annotation. Protein refolding is a core process
carried out by HSPA1A, confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and confirmed by direct
assay evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0042826
label: histone deacetylase binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A interacts with HDAC4, which deacetylates Hsp70 at Lys-77 during the later stages of
the stress response. This deacetylation switches Hsp70 from protein refolding to protein degradation
mode (PMID:27708256). Also, HDAC8-phosphorylated form recruits Hsp70 to a complex (PMID:16809764).
Confirmed by IPI (PMID:16809764).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Histone deacetylase binding is confirmed by experimental evidence. HDAC4 deacetylates Hsp70
at K77 to switch its co-chaperone preference (PMID:27708256), and HDAC8 recruits Hsp70 to the hEST1B
complex (PMID:16809764).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27708256
supporting_text: Here, we demonstrate that Hsp70 preferentially facilitates protein refolding after
stress, gradually switching to protein degradation via a mechanism dependent on ARD1-mediated
Hsp70 acetylation
- reference_id: PMID:16809764
supporting_text: Phosphorylated HDAC8 preferentially recruits Hsp70 to a complex that inhibits the
CHIP (C-terminal heat shock protein interacting protein) E3 ligase-mediated degradation of hEST1B.
- term:
id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Duplicate of the IBA-reviewed protein folding chaperone annotation. This is the core molecular
function of HSPA1A. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: IEA annotation consistent with the already-accepted IBA annotation and confirmed by direct
assay evidence. Core molecular function of HSPA1A.
- term:
id: GO:0045648
label: positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage during erythroid terminal differentiation,
enabling proper erythropoiesis (PMID:17167422). Confirmed by IMP (PMID:17167422).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation is experimentally supported (PMID:17167422)
but represents a tissue-specific non-core function of HSPA1A, where its chaperone activity protects
GATA-1 during erythropoiesis.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects
GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
- term:
id: GO:0046034
label: ATP metabolic process
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A hydrolyzes ATP as part of its chaperone cycle. The ATP metabolic process annotation
broadly captures the ATPase activity. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388, PMID:21231916).
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP metabolic process is accurate as HSPA1A has intrinsic ATPase activity. Broader than GO:0016887
(ATP hydrolysis activity) but acceptable.
- term:
id: GO:0048471
label: perinuclear region of cytoplasm
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Hsp70 sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus/nucleus during heat shock (PMID:10205060). Also
confirmed by IDA showing BAG5-Hsp70 perinuclear localization (PMID:15603737). Confirmed by multiple
IDA studies.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Perinuclear localization is confirmed by IDA (PMID:10205060, PMID:15603737) and consistent
with HSPA1A's role in mRNA decay regulation and client protein handling.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10205060
supporting_text: Induction of hsp70 by heat shock [...] result in hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in
the perinucleus-nucleus
- term:
id: GO:0050821
label: protein stabilization
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A stabilizes client proteins, including NOD2 (PMID:24790089) and intrinsically disordered
proteins (PMID:21909508). Hsp70 binding increases NOD2 half-life. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:21909508)
and IMP (PMID:24790089).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein stabilization is a genuine function of HSPA1A chaperone activity, demonstrated for
multiple substrates including NOD2 (PMID:24790089).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24790089
supporting_text: HSP70 to regulate the half-life of NOD2, as increasing the HSP70 level in cells
increased the half-life of NOD2, and down-regulating HSP70 decreased the half-life of NOD2.
- term:
id: GO:0051082
label: unfolded protein binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). HSPA1A is a
bona fide molecular chaperone with demonstrated foldase activity (luciferase refolding) and aggregation
suppression (PMID:21231916). The term "unfolded protein binding" describes only the substrate-binding
aspect and misses the active chaperone function. HSPA1A already has an IBA annotation to GO:0044183
"protein folding chaperone" which accurately captures its core molecular function. This IEA annotation
from ARBA machine learning should be replaced with GO:0044183.
action: MODIFY
reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. HSPA1A has genuine protein folding chaperone activity, not
merely unfolded protein binding. The protein actively refolds substrates in an ATP-dependent manner,
as demonstrated by Hageman et al. (PMID:21231916). The IBA annotation to GO:0044183 already correctly
captures this function. This IEA annotation should be modified to GO:0044183 to align with the term
obsoletion and to more accurately represent the molecular function.
proposed_replacement_terms:
- id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be
able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding
were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation. [...] overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from
heat-induced cell death
- term:
id: GO:0055131
label: C3HC4-type RING finger domain binding
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A interacts with RING finger E3 ubiquitin ligases including CHIP/STUB1, which contains
a U-box domain (structurally related to RING), and TRIM37, a RING E3 ligase (PMID:15885686). The
annotation captures the binding of Hsp70 to RING-type E3 ligases as part of the chaperone-ubiquitin
triage system.
action: ACCEPT
reason: HSPA1A binding to RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligases is a well-established aspect of chaperone-mediated
protein quality control. Supported by interactions with CHIP/STUB1 and TRIM37 (PMID:15885686, PMID:12150907).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15885686
supporting_text: TRIM37 defective in mulibrey nanism is a novel RING finger ubiquitin E3 ligase.
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo.
- term:
id: GO:0070370
label: cellular heat acclimation
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A is a central effector of thermotolerance/heat acclimation. Hageman et al. (2011) showed
that overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death (PMID:21231916). Hsp70
is a primary effector of acquired thermotolerance.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cellular heat acclimation (thermotolerance) is a core function of HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated
by PMID:21231916 showing HSPA1A overexpression protects from heat-induced cell death.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: whereas overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death,
overexpression of HSPA6 did not
- term:
id: GO:0070434
label: positive regulation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 2 signaling pathway
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A stabilizes NOD2 and enhances its signaling capacity. Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed
that HSP70 binds and stabilizes NOD2, increasing its half-life and NF-kappaB signaling in response
to bacterial cell wall fragments (PMID:24790089).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of NOD2 signaling is experimentally supported (PMID:24790089) but is a
downstream effect of HSPA1A's chaperone-mediated stabilization of NOD2, not a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24790089
supporting_text: Induced HSP70 expression in cells increased the response of NOD2 to bacterial cell
wall fragments.
- term:
id: GO:0071383
label: cellular response to steroid hormone stimulus
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors (SHR). Hsp70
binds nascent/misfolded steroid hormone receptors and transfers them to HSP90 via HOP/STIP1 (Reactome:R-HSA-3371497).
This is part of the general chaperone pathway rather than a specific response to steroid hormones.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors as a general
chaperone, not as a specific steroid hormone response gene. Supported by Reactome pathway R-HSA-3371497.
- term:
id: GO:0090063
label: positive regulation of microtubule nucleation
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 accumulates at mitotic centrosomes and is required for microtubule
nucleation and bipolar spindle assembly. Loss of HSP70 reduced accumulation of NEDD1 and gamma-tubulin
at mitotic centrosomes, disrupting MT nucleation (PMID:27137183).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of microtubule nucleation is experimentally confirmed (PMID:27137183)
but represents a specific cell-cycle role rather than the core chaperone function of HSPA1A.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27137183
supporting_text: Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 impaired the function of mitotic centrosome and
disrupted MT nucleation and polymerization from the spindle pole
- term:
id: GO:0090084
label: negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A suppresses aggregation and inclusion body formation. Hageman et al. (2011) showed
HSPA1A suppresses polyQ aggregation (PMID:21231916). Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 inhibits Hsp70-mediated
suppression of protein aggregation, and that BAG5 enhances parkin sequestration within protein aggregates
(PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Suppression of inclusion body/aggregate formation is a core chaperone function of HSPA1A,
directly demonstrated by multiple studies (PMID:21231916, PMID:15603737).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of
heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded
Huntingtin fragment.
- term:
id: GO:0140545
label: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A has ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity. Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated
trimethylation of Hsp70 modulates its chaperone function including effects on alpha-synuclein disaggregation
(PMID:23921388). Hsp70 disaggregase activity is well-established in the Hsp70/Hsp110/Hsp40 system.
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity is a core molecular function of HSPA1A, operating
in concert with Hsp110 and Hsp40 co-chaperones. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:23921388
supporting_text: we show that trimethylation of HSPA8 (Hsc70) has functional consequences, as it
alters the affinity of the chaperone for both the monomeric and fibrillar forms of the Parkinson
disease-associated protein alpha-synuclein.
- term:
id: GO:1901673
label: regulation of mitotic spindle assembly
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Fang et al. (2016) demonstrated HSP70 is required for bipolar mitotic spindle assembly. Inhibition
or depletion of HSP70 disrupted MT nucleation from spindle poles and resulted in abnormal mitotic
spindles (PMID:27137183).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Regulation of mitotic spindle assembly is experimentally supported (PMID:27137183) but represents
a cell-cycle-specific role, not the core chaperone function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27137183
supporting_text: In this study, we showed that heat shock protein (HSP) 70 considerably accumulates
at the mitotic centrosome during prometaphase to metaphase and is required for bipolar spindle
assembly.
- term:
id: GO:1903265
label: positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: Extracellular Hsp70 promotes TNF signaling. Tag7/PGLYRP1-Hsp70 complex induces cytotoxic
processes in tumor cells via TNFR1 (PMID:26183779). Also, necrotic cell-released Hsp70 augments
TNF-alpha responses (PMID:17568691).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of TNF signaling is supported for extracellular Hsp70 (PMID:26183779,
PMID:17568691) but is a non-core extracellular signaling function distinct from the primary intracellular
chaperone role.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:26183779
supporting_text: Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in
Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor.
- term:
id: GO:1904813
label: ficolin-1-rich granule lumen
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A is found in ficolin-1-rich granule lumen, a neutrophil granule compartment. This localization
is supported by Reactome pathway R-HSA-6800434 and consistent with the detection of Hsp70 in immune
cell granules.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Ficolin-1-rich granule lumen localization is supported by Reactome and consistent with known
immune cell biology of extracellular Hsp70.
- term:
id: GO:1990904
label: ribonucleoprotein complex
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A associates with IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules. Jonson et al. (2007) identified Hsp70
among the molecular composition of IMP1 RNP granules by mass spectrometry (PMID:17289661). This
is consistent with Hsp70's known role in mRNA metabolism via AUF1.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Ribonucleoprotein complex association is experimentally supported (PMID:17289661) but represents
a secondary localization rather than a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17289661
supporting_text: Molecular composition of IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules.
- term:
id: GO:2001240
label: negative regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand
evidence_type: IEA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000117
review:
summary: HSPA1A inhibits the extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway. During erythropoiesis, Hsp70 protects
GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage, preventing apoptosis during differentiation. Erythropoietin starvation
induces nuclear export of Hsp70, leading to GATA-1 cleavage and apoptosis (PMID:17167422).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Negative regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling is experimentally supported (PMID:17167422)
but represents an indirect anti-apoptotic effect of the chaperone, not a core molecular function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects
GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21044950
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:24338975
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:24428437
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:32814053
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0043123
label: positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:24790089
review:
summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 stabilizes NOD2 which activates NF-kappaB. HSP70 overexpression
increased NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB activation in response to bacterial cell wall fragments. HSP70
inhibitor KNK437 decreased NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB activation (PMID:24790089).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of NF-kappaB is an indirect downstream effect of HSPA1A stabilizing NOD2
(PMID:24790089). Not a core chaperone function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24790089
supporting_text: an HSP70 inhibitor, KNK437, was capable of decreasing NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB activation
in response to bacterial cell wall stimulation.
- term:
id: GO:0070434
label: positive regulation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain containing 2 signaling pathway
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:24790089
review:
summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 binds and stabilizes NOD2, increasing its half-life
and enhancing signaling capacity in response to bacterial cell wall fragments (PMID:24790089). Confirmed
by IMP evidence.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Experimentally confirmed (PMID:24790089) but represents a downstream effect of HSPA1A chaperone-mediated
NOD2 stabilization, not a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24790089
supporting_text: Induced HSP70 expression in cells increased the response of NOD2 to bacterial cell
wall fragments.
- term:
id: GO:0005814
label: centriole
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000052
review:
summary: HSPA1A localizes to centrioles upon thermal stress in human neuronal cells. Khalouei et al.
(2014) showed YFP-tagged HSPA1A rapidly appeared at centrioles following thermal stress, targeting
the proximal end identified by gamma-tubulin marker (PMID:24061851). Confirmed by IDA (immunofluorescence-based).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Centriole localization is experimentally confirmed by immunofluorescence (PMID:24061851).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24061851
supporting_text: Following a brief period of thermal stress, YFP-tagged HSPA6 and HSPA1A rapidly
appeared at centrioles in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells
- term:
id: GO:0071383
label: cellular response to steroid hormone stimulus
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371497
review:
summary: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors (SHR) in the
presence of ligand (Reactome:R-HSA-3371497). Hsp70 binds nascent/misfolded steroid hormone receptors
and hands them off to HSP90 via HOP/STIP1.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: HSPA1A participates in the HSP90 chaperone cycle for SHRs as a general chaperone; this is
not a specific steroid hormone response. Supported by Reactome pathway.
- term:
id: GO:0030968
label: endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:20625543
review:
summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 (HSPA1A) enhances the IRE1alpha-XBP1 arm of the UPR. Hsp72
forms a stable complex with the cytosolic domain of IRE1alpha and enhances its RNase activity, promoting
XBP1 mRNA splicing and cell survival under ER stress (PMID:20625543).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Participation in the ER UPR is experimentally confirmed (PMID:20625543) but represents a secondary
cytoprotective function of HSPA1A rather than its core chaperone activity.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20625543
supporting_text: binding of Hsp72 to IRE1alpha enhances IRE1alpha/XBP1 signaling at the ER and inhibits
ER stress-induced apoptosis.
- term:
id: GO:0016887
label: ATP hydrolysis activity
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371422
review:
summary: ATP hydrolysis by HSP70 is a Reactome-curated reaction (R-HSA-3371422). This is the core
enzymatic activity of HSPA1A, confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916) and IBA evidence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP hydrolysis is a core enzymatic activity of HSPA1A. Consistent with already-accepted IBA
and IDA annotations. Reactome pathway correctly represents this activity.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:17182002
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0000122
label: negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9499401
review:
summary: Shi et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 and Hdj1 directly interact with the transactivation domain
of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription. Overexpression of Hsp70 represses transcriptional
activity of endogenous HSF1 without affecting its DNA binding (PMID:9499401). This represents a
bona fide transcriptional repression function.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Negative regulation of transcription is experimentally confirmed for HSF1-dependent gene transcription
(PMID:9499401). This represents the autoregulatory feedback loop of the heat shock response, a well-established
but non-core regulatory function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9499401
supporting_text: the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and the cochaperone Hdj1 interact directly with the
transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription.
- term:
id: GO:0034605
label: cellular response to heat
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9499401
review:
summary: HSPA1A is a primary effector of the cellular response to heat. Shi et al. (1998) demonstrated
Hsp70 represses HSF1 transcriptional activity during heat shock attenuation (PMID:9499401). HSPA1A
is strongly induced by heat stress and is the canonical heat shock response gene.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cellular response to heat is a defining biological process for HSPA1A. It is both induced
by and a primary effector of the heat shock response (PMID:9499401, PMID:21231916).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9499401
supporting_text: the repression of heat shock gene transcription, which occurs during attenuation,
is due to the association of Hsp70 with the HSF1 transactivation domain
- term:
id: GO:0140416
label: transcription regulator inhibitor activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9499401
review:
summary: Shi et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 directly interacts with the HSF1 transactivation domain and
represses its transcriptional activity. This is a genuine transcription regulator inhibitor activity
(PMID:9499401).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Transcription regulator inhibitor activity toward HSF1 is experimentally confirmed (PMID:9499401).
This is part of the autoregulatory heat shock response loop, not a core chaperone function per se.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9499401
supporting_text: Overexpression of either chaperone represses the transcriptional activity of a
transfected GAL4-HSF1 activation domain fusion protein and endogenous HSF1.
- term:
id: GO:0140545
label: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:23921388
review:
summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated trimethylation of Hsp70 modulates its chaperone
function, altering affinity for monomeric and fibrillar alpha-synuclein (PMID:23921388). The disaggregase
activity is a core function of the Hsp70/Hsp110/Hsp40 chaperone system.
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. Confirmed
by IDA (PMID:23921388).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:23921388
supporting_text: trimethylation of HSPA8 (Hsc70) has functional consequences, as it alters the affinity
of the chaperone for both the monomeric and fibrillar forms of the Parkinson disease-associated
protein alpha-synuclein.
- term:
id: GO:0016887
label: ATP hydrolysis activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: Hageman et al. (2011) directly assayed HSPA1A ATPase activity and showed it possesses intrinsic
ATPase activity stimulated by J-proteins (PMID:21231916). Core enzymatic function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP hydrolysis activity directly demonstrated by Hageman et al. (PMID:21231916). Core enzymatic
function of HSPA1A.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: HSPA6 has a functional substrate-binding domain and possesses intrinsic ATPase
activity that is as high as that of the canonical HSPA1A when stimulated by J-proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0005615
label: extracellular space
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17568691
review:
summary: El Mezayen et al. (2007) showed HSP70 is released from necrotic cells into the extracellular
space and acts as a danger signal to activate innate immune cells (PMID:17568691).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular space localization is experimentally confirmed. HSPA1A is released from necrotic
cells and detected in extracellular fluids (PMID:17568691).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17568691
supporting_text: HMGB1 and HSP70 were indeed present in the necrotic cell lysate and were responsible
for the significant induction of the proinflammatory cytokine expression
- term:
id: GO:0048018
label: receptor ligand activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17568691
review:
summary: El Mezayen et al. (2007) showed extracellular HSP70 acts as a danger signal that stimulates
proinflammatory cytokine responses via TREM-1 and TLR4 receptors (PMID:17568691).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Receptor ligand activity is experimentally supported for extracellular Hsp70 (PMID:17568691)
but is a non-core extracellular signaling function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17568691
supporting_text: the newly identified triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1)
was involved in mediating the HMGB1- and HSP70-induced cytokine production.
- term:
id: GO:0005615
label: extracellular space
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:26183779
review:
summary: Yashin et al. (2015) showed the Tag7-Hsp70 complex is released into the extracellular space
and induces cytotoxic processes in tumor cells via TNFR1 (PMID:26183779).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular space localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:26183779). Consistent with known extracellular
signaling roles of Hsp70.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:26183779
supporting_text: Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in
Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor.
- term:
id: GO:0048018
label: receptor ligand activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:26183779
review:
summary: Yashin et al. (2015) showed the Tag7-Hsp70 complex acts as a receptor ligand, binding TNFR1
on tumor cells to induce cytotoxicity (PMID:26183779).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Receptor ligand activity via Tag7-Hsp70 complex is experimentally confirmed (PMID:26183779)
but is a non-core extracellular function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:26183779
supporting_text: Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in
Tumor Cells via TNFR1 Receptor.
- term:
id: GO:0051787
label: misfolded protein binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:28842558
review:
summary: Wang et al. (2017) showed HSP70 recognizes and binds N-terminal misfolded Blimp-1 variants,
targeting them for Hrd1-mediated degradation in lymphoma cells (PMID:28842558). Misfolded protein
binding is a core property of the Hsp70 chaperone system.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Misfolded protein binding is a core molecular function of HSPA1A. Directly demonstrated for
misfolded Blimp-1 variants (PMID:28842558) and consistent with its general chaperone role.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:28842558
supporting_text: HSP70-Hrd1 axis precludes the oncorepressor potential of N-terminal misfolded Blimp-1s
in lymphoma cells.
- term:
id: GO:0007041
label: lysosomal transport
evidence_type: ISS
original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000024
review:
summary: HSPA1A has been annotated with lysosomal transport based on sequence similarity (ISS). This
may relate to chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA), where Hsc70/Hsp70 delivers substrates to lysosomes
via LAMP2A. However, CMA is primarily attributed to the constitutive HSPA8 (Hsc70) rather than the
inducible HSPA1A.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Lysosomal transport via CMA is better attributed to HSPA8 (Hsc70) than HSPA1A. ISS annotation
from ortholog transfer; may not be wrong but not a core HSPA1A function.
- term:
id: GO:0033120
label: positive regulation of RNA splicing
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:20625543
review:
summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 enhances XBP1 mRNA splicing by IRE1alpha. Hsp72 forms a
stable complex with IRE1alpha and enhances its RNase activity in vitro, promoting the unconventional
splicing of XBP1 mRNA (PMID:20625543).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of RNA splicing (specifically XBP1 mRNA splicing via IRE1alpha) is experimentally
confirmed (PMID:20625543) but is a specific UPR-related function not a core chaperone role.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20625543
supporting_text: Hsp72 enhances XBP1 mRNA splicing and expression of its target genes, associated
with attenuated apoptosis under ER stress conditions.
- term:
id: GO:0034620
label: cellular response to unfolded protein
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:20625543
review:
summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 enhances cell survival under ER stress conditions by modulating
the UPR via IRE1alpha-XBP1 signaling (PMID:20625543). HSPA1A participates in the cellular response
to unfolded proteins.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cellular response to unfolded protein is a core function of HSPA1A as a major stress-inducible
chaperone. Confirmed by IMP (PMID:20625543).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20625543
supporting_text: Hsp72 enhances cell survival under ER stress conditions.
- term:
id: GO:0045296
label: cadherin binding
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:25468996
review:
summary: HSPA1A was identified in the E-cadherin interactome by quantitative proteomics (PMID:25468996).
This may reflect chaperone-mediated interactions with cadherin complexes rather than functional
cadherin binding.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: HDA-level evidence from proteomics screen (PMID:25468996). Likely reflects chaperone-substrate
interactions with cadherin complexes rather than specific cadherin binding activity.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:12853476
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0008180
label: COP9 signalosome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:18850735
review:
summary: HSPA1A was identified as associated with the COP9 signalosome by affinity purification and
mass spectrometry (PMID:18850735). This may represent a chaperone-client interaction rather than
bona fide COP9 signalosome membership.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: COP9 signalosome association likely represents chaperone-client interaction detected by mass
spectrometry (PMID:18850735) rather than stable complex membership.
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17167422
review:
summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 co-localizes and interacts with GATA-1 in the nucleus of
erythroid precursors undergoing terminal differentiation (PMID:17167422).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nuclear localization confirmed by IDA in erythroid precursors (PMID:17167422). Consistent
with already-accepted IBA annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: Hsp70 co-localizes and interacts with GATA-1 in the nucleus of erythroid precursors
undergoing terminal differentiation.
- term:
id: GO:0043066
label: negative regulation of apoptotic process
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:17167422
review:
summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-3-mediated cleavage during
erythroid differentiation, preventing apoptosis (PMID:17167422). This demonstrates an anti-apoptotic
function.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Negative regulation of apoptosis is experimentally confirmed (PMID:17167422) and also demonstrated
via multiple other mechanisms (Apaf-1 binding, Bax translocation inhibition). However, this is a
downstream effect of chaperone activity rather than a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects
GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
- term:
id: GO:0045648
label: positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:17167422
review:
summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 enables erythroid terminal differentiation by protecting
GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage. Depletion of Hsp70 leads to GATA-1 cleavage and apoptosis (PMID:17167422).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of erythrocyte differentiation is experimentally confirmed (PMID:17167422)
but represents a tissue-specific developmental function, not a core chaperone function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: during differentiation, but not during apoptosis, the chaperone protein Hsp70 protects
GATA-1 from caspase-mediated proteolysis.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:27133716
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:23349634
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0032991
label: protein-containing complex
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:23349634
review:
summary: Cloutier et al. (2013) identified HSPA1A in complexes with lysine methyltransferases that
regulate chaperone activity (PMID:23349634).
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: GO:0032991 'protein-containing complex' is very generic. HSPA1A forms many complexes as part
of its chaperone function. This annotation is too broad to be informative.
- term:
id: GO:0003723
label: RNA binding
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:22658674
review:
summary: Castello et al. (2012) identified HSPA1A in a global mRNA-binding protein atlas (PMID:22658674).
HSPA1A associates with mRNA, consistent with its role in mRNA metabolism via AUF1 (PMID:10205060)
and IMP1 RNP granules (PMID:17289661).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: RNA binding is supported by HDA proteomics (PMID:22658674) and consistent with known roles
in mRNA metabolism. However, this is a secondary function not a core MF.
- term:
id: GO:0003723
label: RNA binding
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:22681889
review:
summary: Baltz et al. (2012) identified HSPA1A among mRNA-bound proteins by global UV crosslinking
and mass spectrometry (PMID:22681889). Consistent with its association with RNP complexes.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: RNA binding confirmed independently by second HDA study (PMID:22681889). Secondary function.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:15671022
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:18975920
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21081504
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:9553041
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10205060
review:
summary: Laroia et al. (1999) showed Hsp70 sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus during heat
shock (PMID:10205060). This confirms nuclear localization of HSPA1A.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nuclear localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:10205060). Consistent with already-accepted annotations.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10205060
supporting_text: hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10859165
review:
summary: Cuesta et al. (2000) showed Hsp27 inhibits translation during heat shock by interacting with
eIF4G, and Hsp70 was detected in the cytoplasm (PMID:10859165).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:10859165). Consistent with already-accepted
IBA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:16130169
review:
summary: Bruneel et al. (2005) identified HSPA1A among 162 proteins in a proteomics study of human
endothelial cells (PMID:16130169). Cytoplasmic localization is well-established.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization is well-established for HSPA1A. Consistent with all other evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:24061851
review:
summary: Khalouei et al. (2014) showed YFP-tagged HSPA1A in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells,
with stress-induced localization to centrioles in the cytoplasm (PMID:24061851).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851). Consistent with already-accepted
annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9553041
review:
summary: Maheswaran et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 in the cytoplasm and nucleus of cells expressing WT1
(PMID:9553041).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041). Consistent with already-accepted
IBA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005739
label: mitochondrion
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:16130169
review:
summary: Mitochondrial localization of HSPA1A is annotated via TAS from Bruneel et al. (2005) (PMID:16130169).
HSPA1A can associate with mitochondria, particularly in the context of preventing Bax translocation
and cytochrome c release during stress (PMID:20625543).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Mitochondrial association is supported but is not the primary localization of HSPA1A. It occurs
in the context of anti-apoptotic function rather than constitutive localization.
- term:
id: GO:0005783
label: endoplasmic reticulum
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:16130169
review:
summary: ER localization is annotated via TAS from Bruneel et al. (2005) (PMID:16130169). HSPA1A can
associate with the ER in the context of its interaction with IRE1alpha cytosolic domain during ER
stress (PMID:20625543).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: ER association is supported in the context of UPR signaling (PMID:20625543) but is not the
primary localization of HSPA1A.
- term:
id: GO:0006402
label: mRNA catabolic process
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10205060
review:
summary: Laroia et al. (1999) showed Hsp70 modulates AU-rich element-mediated mRNA decay through AUF1
sequestration. Heat shock-induced Hsp70 sequesters AUF1, blocking decay of AU-rich mRNAs (PMID:10205060).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: mRNA catabolic process involvement is confirmed (PMID:10205060) but is a secondary regulatory
role of HSPA1A, not a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10205060
supporting_text: hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus, and all three processes
block decay of AU-rich mRNAs and AUF1 protein.
- term:
id: GO:0006986
label: response to unfolded protein
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10859165
review:
summary: HSPA1A is induced by unfolded proteins and serves as a primary effector of the response to
unfolded protein. PMID:10859165 provides IDA evidence. Core process.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Response to unfolded protein is a core biological process for HSPA1A. Confirmed by IDA.
- term:
id: GO:0008285
label: negative regulation of cell population proliferation
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:9553041
review:
summary: Maheswaran et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 is required for WT1-mediated growth suppression (PMID:9553041).
The antiproliferative effect is mediated by WT1, not Hsp70 directly.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: Negative regulation of cell proliferation requires WT1 as the effector. Hsp70 acts as a cofactor/chaperone.
This is a chaperone client effect, not a direct HSPA1A function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9553041
supporting_text: Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires
association with the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
- term:
id: GO:0016235
label: aggresome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15885686
review:
summary: HSPA1A localizes to aggresomes, confirmed by IDA (PMID:15885686). Consistent with its role
in protein quality control.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Aggresome localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:15885686). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0016607
label: nuclear speck
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9553041
review:
summary: Maheswaran et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 is recruited to subnuclear clusters containing WT1
(PMID:9553041).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nuclear speck localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:9553041). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0030308
label: negative regulation of cell growth
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:9553041
review:
summary: Similar to GO:0008285, the cell growth inhibition requires WT1 with Hsp70 as a cofactor (PMID:9553041).
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: Cell growth effect mediated by WT1, not directly by Hsp70. Chaperone client effect.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9553041
supporting_text: Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires
association with the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
- term:
id: GO:0031982
label: vesicle
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19190083
review:
summary: HSPA1A detected in exosome-like vesicles from human tracheobronchial epithelium (PMID:19190083).
Consistent with known exosomal/vesicular localization of Hsp70.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Vesicle localization confirmed by HDA proteomics (PMID:19190083). Consistent with known extracellular
vesicle biology of Hsp70.
- term:
id: GO:0043066
label: negative regulation of apoptotic process
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:16130169
review:
summary: Anti-apoptotic function of HSPA1A is well-established by multiple mechanisms including Apaf-1
binding, Bax translocation inhibition, JNK suppression, and AIF sequestration (PMID:20625543). TAS
annotation from PMID:16130169.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Anti-apoptotic function is well-supported but represents a downstream pleiotropic effect of
HSPA1A chaperone activity, not a core molecular function.
- term:
id: GO:0048471
label: perinuclear region of cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10205060
review:
summary: Laroia et al. (1999) showed Hsp70 sequesters AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus (PMID:10205060).
Confirmed by IDA.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Perinuclear localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:10205060). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:10205060
supporting_text: hsp70 sequestration of AUF1 in the perinucleus-nucleus
- term:
id: GO:0051082
label: unfolded protein binding
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:16130169
review:
summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). The TAS reference
(PMID:16130169) is a proteomics study of endothelial cells that identified HSPA1A among 162 proteins
and mentions "protein folding" among characterized functional categories, but does not specifically
assay unfolded protein binding or chaperone activity of HSPA1A. Regardless, the broader literature
clearly demonstrates HSPA1A has active protein folding chaperone activity (PMID:21231916), so the
annotation should be modified to GO:0044183.
action: MODIFY
reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. The TAS reference (PMID:16130169, Bruneel et al. 2005) is a
proteomics study that identified HSPA1A among endothelial cell proteins related to "protein folding"
but did not specifically characterize HSPA1A chaperone activity. Nevertheless, HSPA1A is well-established
as a protein folding chaperone with genuine foldase activity (PMID:21231916), so the annotation
should be replaced with GO:0044183 "protein folding chaperone" which is already supported by IBA
and IDA evidence on this gene.
proposed_replacement_terms:
- id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
additional_reference_ids:
- PMID:21231916
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16130169
supporting_text: The overall functional characterization of the 162 identified proteins from primary
cultures of HUVECs confirms the metabolic capabilities of endothelium and illustrates various
cellular functions more related to cell motility and angiogenesis, protein folding, anti-oxidant
defenses, signal transduction, proteasome pathway and resistance to apoptosis.
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be
able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding
were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation. [...] overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from
heat-induced cell death
- term:
id: GO:0070062
label: extracellular exosome
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:19199708
review:
summary: HSPA1A detected in exosomes from human parotid gland by MudPIT proteomics (PMID:19199708).
Hsp70 is a well-established exosomal marker.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular exosome localization confirmed by proteomics (PMID:19199708). Hsp70 is a well-known
exosomal protein.
- term:
id: GO:0070062
label: extracellular exosome
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:20458337
review:
summary: HSPA1A detected in B-cell exosomes by proteomics (PMID:20458337). Independent confirmation
of exosomal localization.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular exosome localization confirmed by independent proteomics study (PMID:20458337).
- term:
id: GO:0070062
label: extracellular exosome
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:23533145
review:
summary: HSPA1A detected in exosomes from expressed prostatic secretions (PMID:23533145). Third independent
confirmation of exosomal localization.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular exosome localization confirmed by third independent proteomics study (PMID:23533145).
- term:
id: GO:1990904
label: ribonucleoprotein complex
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:17289661
review:
summary: Jonson et al. (2007) identified HSPA1A as a component of IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules
by mass spectrometry (PMID:17289661).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: RNP complex association confirmed by IDA (PMID:17289661) but is a secondary localization related
to HSPA1A's role in mRNA metabolism.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:24318877
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:27137183
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:27708256
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005813
label: centrosome
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:27137183
review:
summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 accumulates at mitotic centrosomes during prometaphase to
metaphase (PMID:27137183).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Centrosome localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:27137183). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27137183
supporting_text: heat shock protein (HSP) 70 considerably accumulates at the mitotic centrosome
during prometaphase to metaphase
- term:
id: GO:0042026
label: protein refolding
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:27708256
review:
summary: Seo et al. (2016) showed Hsp70 acetylation by ARD1/NAA10 determines whether it functions
in protein refolding (via HOPX co-chaperone) or protein degradation (via CHIP ubiquitin ligase)
(PMID:27708256).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein refolding confirmed by IMP (PMID:27708256). Core function of HSPA1A. Consistent with
already-accepted IBA and IDA annotations.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27708256
supporting_text: Hsp70 preferentially facilitates protein refolding after stress, gradually switching
to protein degradation via a mechanism dependent on ARD1-mediated Hsp70 acetylation
- term:
id: GO:0090063
label: positive regulation of microtubule nucleation
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:27137183
review:
summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 is required for microtubule nucleation from the mitotic centrosome.
Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 impaired MT nucleation and polymerization (PMID:27137183).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of microtubule nucleation experimentally confirmed (PMID:27137183) but
is a cell-cycle-specific function, not core chaperone activity.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27137183
supporting_text: Inhibition or depletion of HSP70 impaired the function of mitotic centrosome and
disrupted MT nucleation and polymerization from the spindle pole
- term:
id: GO:1901673
label: regulation of mitotic spindle assembly
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:27137183
review:
summary: Fang et al. (2016) showed HSP70 is required for bipolar spindle assembly and maintenance
of a functional mitotic centrosome (PMID:27137183).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Regulation of mitotic spindle assembly experimentally confirmed (PMID:27137183) but is a cell-cycle-specific
function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:27137183
supporting_text: HSP70 is required for the maintenance of a functional mitotic centrosome that supports
the assembly of a bipolar mitotic spindle.
- term:
id: GO:0051131
label: chaperone-mediated protein complex assembly
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:10811660
review:
summary: Weaver et al. (2000) studied p23 and the HSP90 co-chaperone system for steroid receptor assembly.
HSPA1A participates in chaperone-mediated assembly of steroid hormone receptor complexes by handing
off substrates to HSP90 (PMID:10811660).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Chaperone-mediated protein complex assembly is a genuine function of HSPA1A, particularly
in the HSP70-HOP-HSP90 pathway for steroid receptor maturation. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:10811660).
- term:
id: GO:0003714
label: transcription corepressor activity
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:9499401
review:
summary: Shi et al. (1998) showed Hsp70 represses HSF1 transcriptional activity by directly interacting
with its transactivation domain (PMID:9499401). This constitutes transcription corepressor activity
specifically toward HSF1.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Transcription corepressor activity toward HSF1 is experimentally confirmed (PMID:9499401).
Part of the autoregulatory heat shock response, not a core chaperone function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:9499401
supporting_text: the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and the cochaperone Hdj1 interact directly with the
transactivation domain of HSF1 and repress heat shock gene transcription.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:9499401
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:9222587
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:22219199
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:24613385
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0030512
label: negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:24613385
review:
summary: Shang et al. (2014) showed Hsp70 promotes CHIP-mediated Smad3 ubiquitination and degradation,
thereby negatively regulating TGF-beta signaling (PMID:24613385).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Negative regulation of TGF-beta signaling is experimentally confirmed (PMID:24613385) but
is a downstream effect of HSPA1A-CHIP chaperone-ubiquitin triage, not a core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24613385
supporting_text: over-expressed Hsp70 or inhibition of Hsp90 by geldanamycin (GA) leads to facilitated
CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3
- term:
id: GO:0032436
label: positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:24613385
review:
summary: Shang et al. (2014) showed Hsp70 facilitates CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation
of Smad3 (PMID:24613385). Core triage function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Positive regulation of proteasomal degradation is a core chaperone triage function of HSPA1A.
Confirmed by IDA (PMID:24613385). Consistent with already-accepted IBA annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24613385
supporting_text: over-expressed Hsp70 or inhibition of Hsp90 by geldanamycin (GA) leads to facilitated
CHIP-induced ubiquitination and degradation of Smad3
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:11785981
review:
summary: Nakamura et al. (2002) showed HSP90, HSP70, and GAPDH directly interact with the cytoplasmic
domain of macrophage scavenger receptors in the cytoplasm (PMID:11785981).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:11785981). Consistent with already-accepted
annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0097718
label: disordered domain specific binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:11785981
review:
summary: Nakamura et al. (2002) showed HSP70 binds the cytoplasmic domain of macrophage scavenger
receptors, which may contain disordered regions (PMID:11785981). This is consistent with HSPA1A's
preference for hydrophobic peptide segments.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Disordered domain binding is consistent with HSPA1A's substrate recognition of exposed hydrophobic
segments in unfolded/disordered regions. Confirmed by IPI (PMID:11785981).
- term:
id: GO:0031249
label: denatured protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:21909508
review:
summary: GO:0031249 is under the same obsoletion discussion as GO:0051082 (go-ontology#30962). The
PMID:21909508 data support HSPA1A recognition of non-native/disordered protein states, but the
mechanistically informative molecular function for HSPA1A is ATP-dependent protein folding chaperone
activity rather than a generic denatured-protein binding label.
action: MODIFY
reason: For HSPA1A, denatured-protein recognition is part of the broader Hsp70 chaperone cycle. The
annotation is better represented by GO:0044183 (protein folding chaperone), which captures active
substrate handling and folding support rather than passive binding alone.
proposed_replacement_terms:
- id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
- term:
id: GO:0050821
label: protein stabilization
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21909508
review:
summary: Arhar et al. (2011) showed Hsp70 stabilizes intrinsically disordered proteins, acting as
a molecular shield (PMID:21909508).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein stabilization confirmed by IDA (PMID:21909508). Consistent with already-accepted IEA
annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005576
label: extracellular region
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6800434
review:
summary: Reactome annotates HSPA1A in the extracellular region via pathway R-HSA-6800434 (neutrophil
degranulation). Consistent with known extracellular Hsp70.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Extracellular region localization consistent with known biology. Supported by Reactome pathway.
- term:
id: GO:1904813
label: ficolin-1-rich granule lumen
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-6800434
review:
summary: Reactome pathway R-HSA-6800434 places HSPA1A in ficolin-1-rich granule lumen as part of neutrophil
degranulation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Ficolin-1-rich granule lumen localization supported by Reactome. Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0032757
label: positive regulation of interleukin-8 production
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:24790089
review:
summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 stabilizes NOD2, which activates NF-kappaB signaling
and downstream IL-8 production (PMID:24790089).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: IL-8 production regulation is an indirect downstream effect of HSPA1A-mediated NOD2 stabilization
(PMID:24790089). Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0031396
label: regulation of protein ubiquitination
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:16809764
review:
summary: Lee et al. (2006) showed phosphorylated HDAC8 recruits Hsp70 to a complex that inhibits CHIP
E3 ligase-mediated degradation of hEST1B (PMID:16809764). Hsp70 participates in regulating protein
ubiquitination.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Regulation of protein ubiquitination is a genuine function of HSPA1A through its interactions
with CHIP and other E3 ligases. Confirmed by IDA (PMID:16809764).
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:16809764
supporting_text: Phosphorylated HDAC8 preferentially recruits Hsp70 to a complex that inhibits the
CHIP (C-terminal heat shock protein interacting protein) E3 ligase-mediated degradation of hEST1B.
- term:
id: GO:0042826
label: histone deacetylase binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:16809764
review:
summary: Lee et al. (2006) showed HDAC8 recruits Hsp70 to a protein complex (PMID:16809764). Confirmed
by IPI evidence.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Histone deacetylase binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:16809764). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:1902236
label: negative regulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:12150907
review:
summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed the CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex promotes ubiquitination of Pael-R,
preventing ER stress-induced neurodegeneration (PMID:12150907). Hsp70 is part of the protective
mechanism against ER stress-induced apoptosis.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Anti-apoptotic role in ER stress is experimentally supported (PMID:12150907) but is a downstream
effect of chaperone-ubiquitin quality control.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP enhanced the ability of Parkin to inhibit cell death induced by Pael-R.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371467
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371467). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371518
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371518). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371554
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371554). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5082356
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5082356). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5082369
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5082369). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5082384
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5082384). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5251955
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5251955). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005654
label: nucleoplasm
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5252041
review:
summary: Nucleoplasm localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5252041). HSPA1A is known
to translocate to the nucleus during heat stress and participates in nuclear HSF1 regulation and
HSP90 chaperone cycles.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Nucleoplasm localization consistent with known nuclear translocation of HSPA1A during stress.
Supported by Reactome pathway annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371422
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371422). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371503
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371503). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371590
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-3371590). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-450551
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-450551). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-450580
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-450580). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5251942
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5251942). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5251959
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5251959). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5252041
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5252041). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5252079
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5252079). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618085
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618085). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618098
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618098). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618105
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618105). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618107
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618107). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618110
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-5618110). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9835411
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-9835411). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: Reactome:R-HSA-9857076
review:
summary: Cytosol localization from Reactome pathway (Reactome:R-HSA-9857076). Cytosol is the primary
site of HSPA1A chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization consistent with primary HSPA1A function. Supported by Reactome pathway
and confirmed by IBA and IDA evidence.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:22528486
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0055131
label: C3HC4-type RING finger domain binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:25281747
review:
summary: Roder et al. (2014) showed RNF207 interacts with Hsp70 (PMID:25281747). RNF207 is a C3HC4-type
RING finger protein involved in cardiac excitation.
action: ACCEPT
reason: RING finger domain binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:25281747). Consistent with HSPA1A interactions
with RING E3 ligases in the chaperone-ubiquitin triage system.
- term:
id: GO:0001664
label: G protein-coupled receptor binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:12150907
review:
summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R (GPR37), a GPCR. However, this binding
is in the context of chaperone-mediated quality control of a misfolded GPCR substrate, not functional
GPCR binding in a signaling context (PMID:12150907).
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R as a chaperone substrate, not as a GPCR binding partner in the
signaling sense. Consistent with already-reviewed IEA annotation. Over-annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:17616579
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:20625543
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0031397
label: negative regulation of protein ubiquitination
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:12150907
review:
summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed Hsp70 binding to Pael-R prevents its ubiquitination. CHIP promotes
the dissociation of Hsp70 to facilitate ubiquitination (PMID:12150907).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Negative regulation of ubiquitination confirmed by IDA (PMID:12150907). Core chaperone triage
function. Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP promoted the dissociation of Hsp70 from Parkin and Pael-R, thus facilitating
Parkin-mediated Pael-R ubiquitination.
- term:
id: GO:0031625
label: ubiquitin protein ligase binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:12150907
review:
summary: Imai et al. (2002) showed Hsp70 forms complexes with CHIP (E3 ligase) and Parkin (E3 ligase)
(PMID:12150907).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Ubiquitin protein ligase binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:12150907). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0034599
label: cellular response to oxidative stress
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:24252804
review:
summary: PMID:24252804 is a review on oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease that discusses the role
of chaperones including Hsp70 in response to oxidative damage.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Cellular response to oxidative stress is a secondary cytoprotective role. Consistent with
already-accepted IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0050821
label: protein stabilization
evidence_type: TAS
original_reference_id: PMID:24252804
review:
summary: PMID:24252804 discusses Hsp70's role in stabilizing proteins in the context of Parkinson's
disease. Protein stabilization is a well-established chaperone function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein stabilization is a core chaperone function. Consistent with already-accepted IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0051082
label: unfolded protein binding
evidence_type: NAS
original_reference_id: PMID:12150907
review:
summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). The NAS reference
(PMID:12150907, Imai et al. 2002) describes CHIP-Hsp70-Parkin complex formation with unfolded Pael
receptor as substrate, showing Hsp70 binds unfolded Pael-R in the context of ER stress and Parkin-mediated
ubiquitination. While this demonstrates Hsp70 interacts with an unfolded substrate, the functional
context is chaperone-mediated quality control, not merely binding. HSPA1A has well-characterized
protein folding chaperone activity (PMID:21231916), so the annotation should be modified to GO:0044183.
action: MODIFY
reason: GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. PMID:12150907 (Imai et al. 2002) demonstrates that Hsp70 forms
a complex with CHIP, Parkin, and unfolded Pael-R, and that CHIP promotes dissociation of Hsp70 from
the complex to facilitate ubiquitination. This is a chaperone triage function, not passive binding
of unfolded proteins. HSPA1A is a genuine protein folding chaperone with foldase activity (PMID:21231916),
so the annotation should be replaced with GO:0044183 which accurately captures its molecular function.
proposed_replacement_terms:
- id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
additional_reference_ids:
- PMID:21231916
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:12150907
supporting_text: CHIP, Hsp70, Parkin, and Pael-R formed a complex in vitro and in vivo. The amount
of CHIP in the complex was increased during ER stress. CHIP promoted the dissociation of Hsp70
from Parkin and Pael-R, thus facilitating Parkin-mediated Pael-R ubiquitination.
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not to be
able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase refolding
were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation.
- term:
id: GO:1901029
label: negative regulation of mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization involved in apoptotic
signaling pathway
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:20625543
review:
summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 inhibits several features of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway
including inhibiting cytochrome c release from mitochondria (preventing Bax translocation) (PMID:20625543).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Inhibition of mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization is experimentally supported (PMID:20625543)
but is a downstream anti-apoptotic function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20625543
supporting_text: Hsp72 functions upstream of the caspase cascade by inhibiting the release of cytochrome
c from the mitochondria
- term:
id: GO:1902236
label: negative regulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:20625543
review:
summary: Gupta et al. (2010) showed Hsp72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis by enhancing
IRE1alpha-XBP1 signaling (PMID:20625543).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Anti-apoptotic function in ER stress confirmed (PMID:20625543) but is a secondary cytoprotective
function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:20625543
supporting_text: binding of Hsp72 to IRE1alpha enhances IRE1alpha/XBP1 signaling at the ER and inhibits
ER stress-induced apoptosis.
- term:
id: GO:0005814
label: centriole
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:24061851
review:
summary: Khalouei et al. (2014) showed YFP-tagged HSPA1A localizes to centrioles upon thermal stress
in human neuronal cells (PMID:24061851).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Centriole localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:24061851
supporting_text: Following a brief period of thermal stress, YFP-tagged HSPA6 and HSPA1A rapidly
appeared at centrioles in the cytoplasm of human neuronal cells
- term:
id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: Hageman et al. (2011) performed chaperone assays with cytosolic HSPA1A (PMID:21231916). Cytosol
is the primary location of HSPA1A function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytosol localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916). Consistent with already-accepted IBA
annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0005925
label: focal adhesion
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21423176
review:
summary: HSPA1A detected in focal adhesion proteome by mass spectrometry (PMID:21423176). This may
reflect chaperone interactions with adhesion complex proteins.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: Focal adhesion localization from HDA proteomics (PMID:21423176) likely reflects chaperone-client
interactions rather than specific focal adhesion targeting.
- term:
id: GO:0034605
label: cellular response to heat
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:24061851
review:
summary: Khalouei et al. (2014) showed HSPA1A rapidly localizes to centrioles following thermal stress,
demonstrating a cellular response to heat (PMID:24061851).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cellular response to heat confirmed by IDA (PMID:24061851). Core biological process.
- term:
id: GO:0042026
label: protein refolding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: Hageman et al. (2011) directly demonstrated HSPA1A refolds heat-denatured luciferase (PMID:21231916).
Core function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein refolding confirmed by direct luciferase refolding assay (PMID:21231916). Core function
of HSPA1A.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of
heat-denatured luciferase
- term:
id: GO:0051082
label: unfolded protein binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: GO:0051082 "unfolded protein binding" is being obsoleted (go-ontology#30962). The IDA reference
(PMID:21231916, Hageman et al. 2011) is the key study that directly assayed HSPA1A chaperone activities.
It demonstrated that HSPA1A has genuine foldase activity via luciferase refolding assays, can suppress
polyQ aggregation, and protected cells from heat-induced cell death. The study also showed HSPA1A
possesses intrinsic ATPase activity stimulated by J-domain co-chaperones. These are hallmarks of
protein folding chaperone activity, not merely unfolded protein binding. The annotation should be
modified to GO:0044183 "protein folding chaperone", which is already annotated to this gene by both
IBA (GO_REF:0000033) and IDA (PMID:15603737) evidence.
action: MODIFY
reason: 'GO:0051082 is being obsoleted. PMID:21231916 (Hageman et al. 2011) directly demonstrates
HSPA1A has active protein folding chaperone function: it refolds heat-denatured luciferase, suppresses
aggregation, and protects cells from heat-induced death, all in an ATP-dependent manner with J-protein
co-chaperones. This is clearly protein folding chaperone activity (GO:0044183), not passive unfolded
protein binding. UniProt also describes HSPA1A as a "molecular chaperone implicated in a wide variety
of cellular processes, including protection of the proteome from stress, folding and transport of
newly synthesized polypeptides, activation of proteolysis of misfolded proteins". The annotation
should be replaced with GO:0044183.'
proposed_replacement_terms:
- id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of
heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded
Huntingtin fragment. Overexpressed chaperones that suppressed polyQ aggregation were found not
to be able to stimulate luciferase refolding. Inversely, chaperones that supported luciferase
refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ aggregation.
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: whereas overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death,
overexpression of HSPA6 did not
- term:
id: GO:0070370
label: cellular heat acclimation
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: Hageman et al. (2011) showed HSPA1A overexpression protects cells from heat-induced cell
death (PMID:21231916). Core thermotolerance function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cellular heat acclimation confirmed by IMP (PMID:21231916). Core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: whereas overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death,
overexpression of HSPA6 did not
- term:
id: GO:0072562
label: blood microparticle
evidence_type: HDA
original_reference_id: PMID:22516433
review:
summary: HSPA1A detected in blood microparticles by proteomics (PMID:22516433). Consistent with known
extracellular presence of Hsp70.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Blood microparticle localization confirmed by HDA proteomics (PMID:22516433). Consistent with
known extracellular Hsp70 biology.
- term:
id: GO:0090084
label: negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:21231916
review:
summary: Hageman et al. (2011) showed HSPA1A suppresses polyQ aggregation/inclusion body formation
(PMID:21231916). Core aggregation suppression function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Negative regulation of inclusion body assembly confirmed by IDA (PMID:21231916). Core chaperone
function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: we assessed the effect of overexpression of each of these HSPs on refolding of
heat-denatured luciferase and on the suppression of aggregation of a non-foldable polyQ (polyglutamine)-expanded
Huntingtin fragment.
- term:
id: GO:0005515
label: protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative per GO curation guidelines. HSPA1A interacts
with many proteins as part of its chaperone function, but the generic 'protein binding' term does
not convey meaningful functional information. More specific MF terms (e.g., GO:0044183 protein folding
chaperone, GO:0031072 heat shock protein binding, GO:0031625 ubiquitin protein ligase binding) already
capture the biologically meaningful interactions.
action: REMOVE
reason: GO:0005515 'protein binding' is uninformative and should be replaced by more specific molecular
function terms. HSPA1A already has appropriate specific MF annotations.
- term:
id: GO:0005524
label: ATP binding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:23921388
review:
summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated methylation of Hsp70 is stimulated by ATP,
confirming ATP binding (PMID:23921388). Core molecular function.
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP binding confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388). Core molecular function of HSPA1A.
- term:
id: GO:0010628
label: positive regulation of gene expression
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:25281747
review:
summary: Roder et al. (2014) showed RNF207 interacts with Hsp70 and this interaction regulates cardiac
excitation (PMID:25281747). The gene expression regulation may be indirect.
action: MARK_AS_OVER_ANNOTATED
reason: Positive regulation of gene expression in the context of RNF207-Hsp70 interaction (PMID:25281747)
is likely an indirect effect of chaperone-client relationship.
- term:
id: GO:0016234
label: inclusion body
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 enhances parkin sequestration within protein aggregates/inclusion
bodies. Hsp70 localizes to inclusion bodies as part of quality control (PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Inclusion body localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Consistent with HSPA1A's role
in protein quality control at aggregation sites.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15603737
supporting_text: BAG5 enhances parkin sequestration within protein aggregates
- term:
id: GO:0019899
label: enzyme binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:23921388
review:
summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed HSPA1A interacts with the methyltransferase METTL21A (PMID:23921388).
Enzyme binding is accurate but broad.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Enzyme binding confirmed by IPI with METTL21A methyltransferase (PMID:23921388). Accurate
but broad term.
- term:
id: GO:0031072
label: heat shock protein binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:23921388
review:
summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A specifically methylates Hsp70 family proteins (PMID:23921388).
Heat shock protein binding is core.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Heat shock protein binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:23921388). Consistent with already-accepted
IBA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0031625
label: ubiquitin protein ligase binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 directly interacts with parkin and Hsp70 in a complex. Hsp70
binds parkin (E3 ubiquitin ligase) (PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Ubiquitin protein ligase binding confirmed by IPI (PMID:15603737). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0042026
label: protein refolding
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5 inhibits Hsp70-mediated refolding of misfolded proteins (PMID:15603737).
Confirms protein refolding activity.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein refolding confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Core function.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:15603737
supporting_text: BAG5 inhibits both parkin E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and Hsp70-mediated refolding
of misfolded proteins.
- term:
id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: Kalia et al. (2004) demonstrated Hsp70 chaperone activity inhibited by BAG5 (PMID:15603737).
Confirms protein folding chaperone as core MF.
action: ACCEPT
reason: Protein folding chaperone confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Core molecular function.
- term:
id: GO:0046034
label: ATP metabolic process
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:23921388
review:
summary: Jakobsson et al. (2013) showed METTL21A-mediated methylation is stimulated by ATP, confirming
Hsp70 ATPase function (PMID:23921388).
action: ACCEPT
reason: ATP metabolic process confirmed by IDA (PMID:23921388). Consistent with already-accepted IEA
annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0048471
label: perinuclear region of cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed BAG5-Hsp70 complex localizes to the perinuclear region (PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Perinuclear localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Consistent with already-accepted
IEA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:0090084
label: negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:15603737
review:
summary: Kalia et al. (2004) showed Hsp70 suppresses protein aggregation, which is inhibited by BAG5
(PMID:15603737).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Negative regulation of inclusion body assembly confirmed by IDA (PMID:15603737). Core function.
- term:
id: GO:2001240
label: negative regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:17167422
review:
summary: Ribeil et al. (2007) showed Hsp70 protects GATA-1 from caspase-3 cleavage, preventing apoptosis
during erythroid differentiation. Erythropoietin starvation (absence of ligand) leads to Hsp70 nuclear
export and GATA-1 cleavage (PMID:17167422).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Anti-apoptotic function in the absence of survival signaling is experimentally supported (PMID:17167422)
but is a downstream effect.
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:17167422
supporting_text: erythropoietin starvation induces the nuclear export of Hsp70 and the cleavage
of GATA-1.
- term:
id: GO:0005102
label: signaling receptor binding
evidence_type: IPI
original_reference_id: PMID:24790089
review:
summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 binds NOD2, an intracellular pattern recognition receptor
(PMID:24790089). This is a chaperone-client interaction with a signaling receptor.
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Signaling receptor binding is confirmed for NOD2 (PMID:24790089) but represents a chaperone-client
interaction rather than a core signaling function.
- term:
id: GO:0005737
label: cytoplasm
evidence_type: IDA
original_reference_id: PMID:24790089
review:
summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70 and NOD2 interact in the cytoplasm (PMID:24790089).
action: ACCEPT
reason: Cytoplasmic localization confirmed by IDA (PMID:24790089). Consistent with already-accepted
IBA annotation.
- term:
id: GO:1903265
label: positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
evidence_type: IMP
original_reference_id: PMID:24790089
review:
summary: Mohanan & Grimes (2014) showed HSP70-mediated NOD2 stabilization enhances downstream signaling
including TNF-mediated pathways (PMID:24790089).
action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
reason: Positive regulation of TNF signaling is an indirect downstream effect of NOD2 stabilization
by HSPA1A (PMID:24790089). Not a core function.
core_functions:
- molecular_function:
id: GO:0044183
label: protein folding chaperone
description: >-
HSPA1A is the major stress-inducible HSP70 chaperone. It functions as an ATP-dependent
foldase that assists folding of newly synthesized polypeptides and refolding of
stress-denatured proteins. HSPA1A binds unfolded/misfolded substrates via its C-terminal
substrate-binding domain and undergoes iterative ATP hydrolysis-driven conformational
cycles regulated by J-domain co-chaperones (DNAJB1, DNAJA1/2) and nucleotide exchange
factors (BAG1/2/3, HSPH1). It triages substrates between refolding and proteasomal
degradation via STUB1/CHIP E3 ubiquitin ligase. HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced
cell death and supported luciferase refolding in functional assays.
directly_involved_in:
- id: GO:0042026
label: protein refolding
- id: GO:0032436
label: positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic
process
- id: GO:0070370
label: cellular heat acclimation
- id: GO:0006986
label: response to unfolded protein
- id: GO:0090084
label: negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
locations:
- id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
- id: GO:0005634
label: nucleus
supported_by:
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: >-
overexpression of HSPA1A protected cells from heat-induced cell death
- reference_id: PMID:21231916
supporting_text: >-
chaperones that supported luciferase refolding were poor suppressors of polyQ
aggregation
- molecular_function:
id: GO:0140545
label: ATP-dependent protein disaggregase activity
description: >-
HSPA1A works with DNAJ co-chaperones and HSPH1 nucleotide exchange factor to
solubilize and disaggregate protein aggregates. This disaggregase activity uses
the same ATP hydrolysis cycle as the foldase function but is directed toward
pre-formed aggregates rather than nascent or stress-denatured monomers. This
function is important for preventing accumulation of toxic protein aggregates
and inclusion bodies under stress conditions.
directly_involved_in:
- id: GO:0090084
label: negative regulation of inclusion body assembly
locations:
- id: GO:0005829
label: cytosol
references:
- id: GO_REF:0000024
title: Manual transfer of experimentally-verified manual GO annotation data to orthologs by curator
judgment of sequence similarity
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000033
title: Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000043
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot keyword mapping
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000044
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Subcellular Location vocabulary mapping,
accompanied by conservative changes to GO terms applied by UniProt
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000052
title: Gene Ontology annotation based on curation of immunofluorescence data
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000108
title: Automatic assignment of GO terms using logical inference, based on on inter-ontology links
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000117
title: Electronic Gene Ontology annotations created by ARBA machine learning models
findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000120
title: Combined Automated Annotation using Multiple IEA Methods
findings: []
- id: PMID:10205060
title: Control of mRNA decay by heat shock-ubiquitin-proteasome pathway.
findings: []
- id: PMID:10811660
title: Crystal structure and activity of human p23, a heat shock protein 90 co-chaperone.
findings: []
- id: PMID:10859165
title: Chaperone hsp27 inhibits translation during heat shock by binding eIF4G and facilitating dissociation
of cap-initiation complexes.
findings: []
- id: PMID:11785981
title: HSP90, HSP70, and GAPDH directly interact with the cytoplasmic domain of macrophage scavenger
receptors.
findings: []
- id: PMID:12150907
title: CHIP is associated with Parkin, a gene responsible for familial Parkinson's disease, and enhances
its ubiquitin ligase activity.
findings: []
- id: PMID:12853476
title: Cofactor Tpr2 combines two TPR domains and a J domain to regulate the Hsp70/Hsp90 chaperone system.
findings: []
- id: PMID:15603737
title: BAG5 inhibits parkin and enhances dopaminergic neuron degeneration.
findings: []
- id: PMID:15671022
title: Heat shock protein 70 inhibits alpha-synuclein fibril formation via preferential binding to prefibrillar
species.
findings: []
- id: PMID:15885686
title: TRIM37 defective in mulibrey nanism is a novel RING finger ubiquitin E3 ligase.
findings: []
- id: PMID:16130169
title: Proteomics of human umbilical vein endothelial cells applied to etoposide-induced apoptosis.
findings: []
- id: PMID:16809764
title: Histone deacetylase 8 safeguards the human ever-shorter telomeres 1B (hEST1B) protein from ubiquitin-mediated
degradation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17167422
title: Hsp70 regulates erythropoiesis by preventing caspase-3-mediated cleavage of GATA-1.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17182002
title: HDJC9, a novel human type C DnaJ/HSP40 member interacts with and cochaperones HSP70 through the
J domain.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17289661
title: Molecular composition of IMP1 ribonucleoprotein granules.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17568691
title: Endogenous signals released from necrotic cells augment inflammatory responses to bacterial endotoxin.
findings: []
- id: PMID:17616579
title: Cellular cofactors affecting hepatitis C virus infection and replication.
findings: []
- id: PMID:18850735
title: Characterization of the human COP9 signalosome complex using affinity purification and mass spectrometry.
findings: []
- id: PMID:18975920
title: Interactions between Hsp70 and the hydrophobic core of alpha-synuclein inhibit fibril assembly.
findings: []
- id: PMID:19190083
title: 'Characterization of exosome-like vesicles released from human tracheobronchial ciliated epithelium:
a possible role in innate defense.'
findings: []
- id: PMID:19199708
title: Proteomic analysis of human parotid gland exosomes by multidimensional protein identification
technology (MudPIT).
findings: []
- id: PMID:20458337
title: MHC class II-associated proteins in B-cell exosomes and potential functional implications for
exosome biogenesis.
findings: []
- id: PMID:20625543
title: HSP72 protects cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis via enhancement of IRE1alpha-XBP1 signaling
through a physical interaction.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21044950
title: Genome-wide YFP fluorescence complementation screen identifies new regulators for telomere signaling
in human cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21081504
title: ChChd3, an inner mitochondrial membrane protein, is essential for maintaining crista integrity
and mitochondrial function.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21231916
title: The diverse members of the mammalian HSP70 machine show distinct chaperone-like activities.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21423176
title: Analysis of the myosin-II-responsive focal adhesion proteome reveals a role for β-Pix in negative
regulation of focal adhesion maturation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:21909508
title: Intrinsically disordered proteins as molecular shields.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22219199
title: The C-terminal helices of heat shock protein 70 are essential for J-domain binding and ATPase
activation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22516433
title: Proteomic analysis of microvesicles from plasma of healthy donors reveals high individual variability.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22528486
title: Nucleophosmin (NPM1/B23) interacts with activating transcription factor 5 (ATF5) protein and
promotes proteasome- and caspase-dependent ATF5 degradation in hepatocellular carcinoma cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22658674
title: Insights into RNA biology from an atlas of mammalian mRNA-binding proteins.
findings: []
- id: PMID:22681889
title: The mRNA-bound proteome and its global occupancy profile on protein-coding transcripts.
findings: []
- id: PMID:23349634
title: A newly uncovered group of distantly related lysine methyltransferases preferentially interact
with molecular chaperones to regulate their activity.
findings: []
- id: PMID:23533145
title: In-depth proteomic analyses of exosomes isolated from expressed prostatic secretions in urine.
findings: []
- id: PMID:23921388
title: Identification and characterization of a novel human methyltransferase modulating Hsp70 protein
function through lysine methylation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24061851
title: Stress-induced localization of HSPA6 (HSP70B') and HSPA1A (HSP70-1) proteins to centrioles in
human neuronal cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24252804
title: The role of oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24318877
title: Binding of human nucleotide exchange factors to heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) generates functionally
distinct complexes in vitro.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24338975
title: Discovery of multiple interacting partners of gankyrin, a proteasomal chaperone and an oncoprotein--evidence
for a common hot spot site at the interface and its functional relevance.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24428437
title: Mutations in the substrate binding site of human heat-shock protein 70 indicate specific interaction
with HLA-DR outside the peptide binding groove.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24613385
title: Hsp70 and Hsp90 oppositely regulate TGF-β signaling through CHIP/Stub1.
findings: []
- id: PMID:24790089
title: The molecular chaperone HSP70 binds to and stabilizes NOD2, an important protein involved in
Crohn disease.
findings: []
- id: PMID:25281747
title: RING finger protein RNF207, a novel regulator of cardiac excitation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:25468996
title: E-cadherin interactome complexity and robustness resolved by quantitative proteomics.
findings: []
- id: PMID:26183779
title: Tag7 (PGLYRP1) in Complex with Hsp70 Induces Alternative Cytotoxic Processes in Tumor Cells via
TNFR1 Receptor.
findings: []
- id: PMID:27133716
title: A novel nuclear DnaJ protein, DNAJC8, can suppress the formation of spinocerebellar ataxia 3
polyglutamine aggregation in a J-domain independent manner.
findings: []
- id: PMID:27137183
title: HSP70 regulates the function of mitotic centrosomes.
findings: []
- id: PMID:27708256
title: ARD1-mediated Hsp70 acetylation balances stress-induced protein refolding and degradation.
findings: []
- id: PMID:28842558
title: HSP70-Hrd1 axis precludes the oncorepressor potential of N-terminal misfolded Blimp-1s in lymphoma
cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:32814053
title: Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative Disease Proteins and Uncovers Widespread
Protein Aggregation in Affected Brains.
findings: []
- id: PMID:9222587
title: Evidence for a role of Hsp70 in the regulation of the heat shock response in mammalian cells.
findings: []
- id: PMID:9499401
title: Molecular chaperones as HSF1-specific transcriptional repressors.
findings: []
- id: PMID:9553041
title: Inhibition of cellular proliferation by the Wilms tumor suppressor WT1 requires association with
the inducible chaperone Hsp70.
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371422
title: ATP hydrolysis by HSP70
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371467
title: SIRT1 deacetylates HSF1
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371497
title: HSP90 chaperone cycle for steroid hormone receptors (SHR) in the presence of ligand
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371503
title: STIP1(HOP) binds HSP90 and HSP70:HSP40:nascent protein
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371518
title: SIRT1 binds to HSF1
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371554
title: HSF1 acetylation at Lys80
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-3371590
title: HSP70 binds to HSP40:nascent protein
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-450551
title: AUF1 binds translation and heat shock proteins
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-450580
title: AUF1 (hnRNP D0) is ubiquitinylated
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5082356
title: HSF1-mediated gene expression
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5082369
title: Acetylated HSF1 dissociates from DNA
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5082384
title: HSP70:DNAJB1 binds HSF1
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5251942
title: Hikeshi binds HSP70s:ATP
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5251955
title: HSP40s activate intrinsic ATPase activity of HSP70s in the nucleoplasm
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5251959
title: HSP40s activate intrinsic ATPase activity of HSP70s in the cytosol
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5252041
title: NPC transports Hikeshi:HSP70s:ATP from cytosol to nucleoplasm
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5252079
title: HSP110s exchange ATP for ADP on HSP70s:ADP
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618085
title: FKBP4 binds HSP90:ATP:STIP1:HSP70:nascent protein
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618098
title: p23 (PTGES3) binds HSP90:ATP:FKBP5:nascent protein
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618105
title: FKBP5 binds HSP90:ATP:STIP1:HSP70:nascent protein
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618107
title: ATP binding to HSP90 triggers conformation change
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-5618110
title: p23 (PTGES3) binds HSP90:ATP:FKBP4:nascent protein
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-6800434
title: Exocytosis of ficolin-rich granule lumen proteins
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9835411
title: FA core complex:HSP70s binds PKR
findings: []
- id: Reactome:R-HSA-9857076
title: Oxidized DNAJA1 binds HSPA1A,B (HSP70) displacing HSF1
findings: []