The primary cilium is a hair-like projection that controls cell development and tissue homeostasis. Although accumulated studies identify the molecular link between cilia and cilia-related diseases, the underlying etiology of ciliopathies has not been fully understood. In this paper, we determine the function of Rab34, a small GTPase, as a key regulator for controlling ciliogenesis and type I collagen trafficking in craniofacial development. Mechanistically, Rab34 is required to form cilia that control osteogenic proliferation, survival, and differentiation via cilia-mediated Hedgehog signaling. In addition, Rab34 is indispensable for regulating type I collagen trafficking from the ER to the Golgi. These results demonstrate that Rab34 has both ciliary and non-ciliary functions to regulate osteogenesis. Our study highlights the critical function of Rab34, which may contribute to understanding the novel etiology of ciliopathies that are associated with the dysfunction of RAB34 in humans.
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