Proteins of the mammalian mitotic spindle: phosphorylation/dephosphorylation of MAP-4 during mitosis

1991 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 577-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.D. Vandre ◽  
V.E. Centonze ◽  
J. Peloquin ◽  
R.M. Tombes ◽  
G.G. Borisy
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Immunoblot Analysis ◽  
Entry And Exit ◽  
Immunofluorescence Analysis ◽  
Temporal And Spatial Distribution ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Temporal And Spatial ◽  
Monospecific Antibodies

The phosphoprotein composition of isolated CHO spindles was analyzed using the MPM-1 and MPM-2 antibodies, which are reactive with a phosphorylated epitope enriched in mitotic cells and present on the centrosome, kinetochores, midbody and fibers of the mitotic spindle. Several high molecular weight phosphorylated spindle proteins were detected on immunoblots, including species of 410 × 10(3) Mr, 350 × 10(3) Mr, a 230–240 X 10(3) Mr doublet, 210 × 10(3) Mr and 120 × 10(3) Mr. The temporal and spatial distribution of the MPM-reactive phosphoproteins was determined by examining spindle structures isolated from cells at various stages of mitosis. The susceptibility of the staining pattern to extraction with salt, a procedure known to remove most microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs), was also examined. The phosphorylated 210 × 10(3) Mr species was identified as MAP-4 and localized to the spindle fibers using (1) a polyclonal antibody raised against this species, that reacted with known MAPs, and (2) established MAP-4 antibodies that reacted with the spindle 210 × 10(3) Mr MPM-reactive proteins. The comparative immunoblot and immunofluorescence analysis establishes a cycle of phosphorylation/dephosphorylation of MAP-4 upon entry and exit from mitosis. Regarding the other MPM-reactive proteins, comparative immunofluorescence staining and immunoblot analysis of isolated spindle samples before and after salt extraction indicate that they may be constituents of the centrosome, kinetochores or midbody, but their definitive identification awaits the production of monospecific antibodies.

Filaments and membranes in the mitotic apparatus

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 544-547
Author(s):  
Kent McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Intermediate Filaments ◽  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Mitotic Apparatus ◽  
Light Microscope Level ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Force Generator ◽  
Spindle Function ◽  
Antibody Technology

At the light microscope level the recent developments and interest in antibody technology have permitted the localization of certain non-microtubule proteins within the mitotic spindle, e.g., calmodulin, actin, intermediate filaments, protein kinases and various microtubule associated proteins. Also, the use of fluorescent probes like chlorotetracycline suggest the presence of membranes in the spindle. Localization of non-microtubule structures in the spindle at the EM level has been less rewarding. Some mitosis researchers, e.g., Rarer, have maintained that actin is involved in mitosis movements though the bulk of evidence argues against this interpretation. Others suggest that a microtrabecular network such as found in chromatophore granule movement might be a possible force generator but there is little evidence for or against this view. At the level of regulation of spindle function, Harris and more recently Hepler have argued for the importance of studying spindle membranes. Hepler also believes that membranes might play a structural or mechanical role in moving chromosomes.

scholarly journals KIF18A's neck linker permits navigation of microtubule-bound obstacles within the mitotic spindle

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e201800169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi LH Malaby ◽  
Dominique V Lessard ◽  
Christopher L Berger ◽  
Jason Stumpff
Keyword(s):  
Single Molecule ◽  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Binding Proteins ◽  
Mitotic Chromosome ◽  
Chromosome Movement ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Chromosome Alignment ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Fiber Dynamics

KIF18A (kinesin-8) is required for mammalian mitotic chromosome alignment. KIF18A confines chromosome movement to the mitotic spindle equator by accumulating at the plus-ends of kinetochore microtubule bundles (K-fibers), where it functions to suppress K-fiber dynamics. It is not understood how the motor accumulates at K-fiber plus-ends, a difficult feat requiring the motor to navigate protein dense microtubule tracks. Our data indicate that KIF18A's relatively long neck linker is required for the motor's accumulation at K-fiber plus-ends. Shorter neck linker (sNL) variants of KIF18A display a deficiency in accumulation at the ends of K-fibers at the center of the spindle. Depletion of K-fiber–binding proteins reduces the KIF18A sNL localization defect, whereas their overexpression reduces wild-type KIF18A's ability to accumulate on this same K-fiber subset. Furthermore, single-molecule assays indicate that KIF18A sNL motors are less proficient in navigating microtubules coated with microtubule-associated proteins. Taken together, these results support a model in which KIF18A's neck linker length permits efficient navigation of obstacles to reach K-fiber ends during mitosis.

scholarly journals Identification of microtubule-associated proteins in the centrosome, spindle, and kinetochore of the early Drosophila embryo.

1989 ◽  
Vol 109 (6) ◽  
pp. 2977-2991 ◽  
Author(s):  
D R Kellogg ◽  
C M Field ◽  
B M Alberts
Keyword(s):  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Polyclonal Antibodies ◽  
Drosophila Embryo ◽  
Microtubule Cytoskeleton ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Early Drosophila Embryo ◽  
Individual Mouse ◽  
Associated Proteins

We have developed affinity chromatography methods for the isolation of microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) from soluble cytoplasmic extracts and have used them to analyze the cytoskeleton of the early Drosophila embryo. More than 50 Drosophila embryo proteins bind to microtubule affinity columns. To begin to characterize these proteins, we have generated individual mouse polyclonal antibodies that specifically recognize 24 of them. As judged by immunofluorescence, some of the antigens localize to the mitotic spindle in the early Drosophila embryo, while others are present in centrosomes, kinetochores, subsets of microtubules, or a combination of these structures. Since 20 of the 24 antibodies stain microtubule structures, it is likely that most of the proteins that bind to our columns are associated with microtubules in vivo. Very few MAPS seem to be identically localized in the cell, indicating that the microtubule cytoskeleton is remarkably complex.

scholarly journals Ensconsin/Map7 promotes microtubule growth and centrosome separation in Drosophila neural stem cells

2014 ◽  
Vol 204 (7) ◽  
pp. 1111-1121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Gallaud ◽  
Renaud Caous ◽  
Aude Pascal ◽  
Franck Bazile ◽  
Jean-Philippe Gagné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Spindle Assembly ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Microtubule Polymerization ◽  
Sister Chromatids ◽  
Centrosome Separation ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Microtubule Growth ◽  
Mitotic Spindle Assembly

The mitotic spindle is crucial to achieve segregation of sister chromatids. To identify new mitotic spindle assembly regulators, we isolated 855 microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) from Drosophila melanogaster mitotic or interphasic embryos. Using RNAi, we screened 96 poorly characterized genes in the Drosophila central nervous system to establish their possible role during spindle assembly. We found that Ensconsin/MAP7 mutant neuroblasts display shorter metaphase spindles, a defect caused by a reduced microtubule polymerization rate and enhanced by centrosome ablation. In agreement with a direct effect in regulating spindle length, Ensconsin overexpression triggered an increase in spindle length in S2 cells, whereas purified Ensconsin stimulated microtubule polymerization in vitro. Interestingly, ensc-null mutant flies also display defective centrosome separation and positioning during interphase, a phenotype also detected in kinesin-1 mutants. Collectively, our results suggest that Ensconsin cooperates with its binding partner Kinesin-1 during interphase to trigger centrosome separation. In addition, Ensconsin promotes microtubule polymerization during mitosis to control spindle length independent of Kinesin-1.

Temporal and Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Drought and Flood Considering the Influence of Underlying Surface in Hainan Island, Tropical Areas of China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changqing Ye ◽  
Yi Zou ◽  
Yanhu He ◽  
Youwen Lin ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Underlying Surface ◽  
Hainan Province ◽  
Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Temporal And Spatial Distribution ◽  
Drought And Flood ◽  
Spatial Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Droughts And Floods ◽  
Temporal And Spatial ◽  
Flood Prone Areas

Abstract Most studies of temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of droughts and floods analysis were conducted only from the perspective of a single factor (precipitation), while ignoring the impact of the characteristics of the underlying surface on the formation of droughts and floods. Using the daily precipitation data of 88 meteorological stations in Hainan province from 1970 to 2019, the 30m resolution DEM data, land use dataset, etc, the precipitation Z index is used to evaluate the drought and flood levels in Hainan province. The analysis results were revised by underlying surface data to evaluate the spatiotemporal characteristics of the drought and flood area in Hainan province. The drought-prone areas and flood prone areas in Hainan province were divided, and on this basis, the set pair analysis method was used to identify the regions with alternating drought and flood areas in Hainan. The results show that the overall arid area shows an obvious downward trend, while the flood area presents an increasing trend. The drought-prone areas throughout the year are more concentrated in the northeast of Hainan Province, while flood prone areas are mainly distributed in the eastern coastal areas. The regions where drought and flood occur alternately are small but concentrated. The drought and flood prone areas and alternate drought and flood areas before and after the revision by the underlying surface were compared. It can be seen that the overall trend is relatively similar and obvious before and after the revision. The result of drought areas before revision is 20.43 times larger than that after revision. The flood prone areas before revision are 8.50 times larger than that after revision. The alternating drought and flood areas before underlying surface revision in spring and summer are 17.50 times larger than that after revision. Similarly, it is 48.64 times in summer and autumn, and 17.62 times in autumn and winter. Finally, combining climate and underlying surface factors, suggestions are put forward for drought and flood prevention.

scholarly journals mini spindles

1999 ◽  
Vol 146 (5) ◽  
pp. 1005-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Fiona Cullen ◽  
Peter Deák ◽  
David M. Glover ◽  
Hiroyuki Ohkura
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Sequence Similarity ◽  
High Similarity ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Spindle Poles ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Diploid Cells

We describe a new Drosophila gene, mini spindles (msps) identified in a cytological screen for mitotic mutant. Mutation in msps disrupts the structural integrity of the mitotic spindle, resulting in the formation of one or more small additional spindles in diploid cells. Nucleation of microtubules from centrosomes, metaphase alignment of chromosomes, or the focusing of spindle poles appears much less affected. The msps gene encodes a 227-kD protein with high similarity to the vertebrate microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs), human TOGp and Xenopus XMAP215, and with limited similarity to the Dis1 and STU2 proteins from fission yeast and budding yeast. Consistent with their sequence similarity, Msps protein also associates with microtubules in vitro. In the embryonic division cycles, Msps protein localizes to centrosomal regions at all mitotic stages, and spreads over the spindles during metaphase and anaphase. The absence of centrosomal staining in interphase of the cellularized embryos suggests that the interactions between Msps protein and microtubules or centrosomes may be regulated during the cell cycle.

scholarly journals A microtubule-associated protein antigen unique to mitotic spindle microtubules in PtK1 cells.

1983 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 424-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
J G Izant ◽  
J A Weatherbee ◽  
J R McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Microtubule Network ◽  
Mitotic Apparatus ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Immunoglobulin Preparations ◽  
Rapid Dissolution ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Cultured Human Cells

Microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) that copurify with tubulin through multiple cycles of in vitro assembly have been implicated as regulatory factors and effectors in the in vivo activity of microtubules. As an approach to the analysis of the functions of these molecules, a collection of lymphocyte hybridoma monoclonal antibodies has been generated using MAPs from HeLa cell microtubule protein as antigen. Two of the hybridoma clones secrete IgGs that bind to distinct sites on what appears to be a 200,000-dalton polypeptide. Both immunoglobulin preparations stain interphase and mitotic apparatus microtubules in cultured human cells. One of the clones (N-3B4.3.10) secretes antibody that reacts only with cells of human origin, while antibody from the other hybridoma (N-2B5.11.2) cross-reacts with BSC and PtK1 cells, but not with 3T3 cells. In PtK1 cells the N-2B5 antigen is associated with the microtubules of the mitotic apparatus, but there is no staining of the interphase microtubule array; rather, the antibody stains an ill-defined juxtanuclear structure. Further, neither antibody stains vinblastine crystals in either human or marsupial cells at any stage of the cell cycle. N-2B5 antibody microinjected into living PtK1 cells binds to the mitotic spindle, but does not cause a rapid dissolution of either mitotic or interphase microtubule structures. When injected before the onset of anaphase, however, the N-2B5 antibody inhibits proper chromosome partition in mitotic PtK1 cells. N-2B5 antibody injected into interphase cells causes a redistribution of MAP antigen onto the microtubule network.

scholarly journals Mitotic Acetylation of Microtubules Promotes Centrosomal PLK1 Recruitment and Is Required to Maintain Bipolar Spindle Homeostasis

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1859
Author(s):  
Sylvia Fenosoa Rasamizafy ◽  
Claude Delsert ◽  
Gabriel Rabeharivelo ◽  
Julien Cau ◽  
Nathalie Morin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Mitotic Progression ◽  
Post Translational Modifications ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Mitotic Kinase ◽  
Tubulin Acetylation ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
Spindle Microtubules ◽  
Bipolar Spindles

Tubulin post-translational modifications regulate microtubule properties and functions. Mitotic spindle microtubules are highly modified. While tubulin detyrosination promotes proper mitotic progression by recruiting specific microtubule-associated proteins motors, tubulin acetylation that occurs on specific microtubule subsets during mitosis is less well understood. Here, we show that siRNA-mediated depletion of the tubulin acetyltransferase ATAT1 in epithelial cells leads to a prolonged prometaphase arrest and the formation of monopolar spindles. This results from collapse of bipolar spindles, as previously described in cells deficient for the mitotic kinase PLK1. ATAT1-depleted mitotic cells have defective recruitment of PLK1 to centrosomes, defects in centrosome maturation and thus microtubule nucleation, as well as labile microtubule-kinetochore attachments. Spindle bipolarity could be restored, in the absence of ATAT1, by stabilizing microtubule plus-ends or by increasing PLK1 activity at centrosomes, demonstrating that the phenotype is not just a consequence of lack of K-fiber stability. We propose that microtubule acetylation of K-fibers is required for a recently evidenced cross talk between centrosomes and kinetochores.

scholarly journals Microtubule associated proteins and motors required for ectopic microtubule array formation in S. cerevisiae

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brianna R. King ◽  
Janet B. Meehl ◽  
Tamira Vojnar ◽  
Mark Winey ◽  
Eric G. Muller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitotic Spindle ◽  
Polymerase Activity ◽  
Nucleation Site ◽  
Microtubule Nucleation ◽  
Microtubule Associated Proteins ◽  
Associated Proteins ◽  
A Subunit ◽  
Nucleation Activity

AbstractThe mitotic spindle is resilient to perturbation due to the concerted, and sometimes redundant, action of motors and microtubule-associated proteins. Here we utilize an inducible ectopic microtubule nucleation site in the nucleus of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to study three necessary steps in the formation of a bipolar array: the recruitment of the γ-tubulin complex, nucleation and elongation of microtubules, and the organization of microtubules relative to each other. This novel tool, an Spc110 chimera, reveals previously unreported roles of the microtubule-associated proteins Stu2, Bim1, and Bik1, and the motors Vik1 and Kip3. We report that Stu2 and Bim1 are required for nucleation and that Bik1 and Kip3 promote nucleation at the ectopic site. Stu2, Bim1, and Kip3 join their homologs XMAP215, EB1 and kinesin-8 as promoters of microtubule nucleation, while Bik1 promotes MT nucleation indirectly via its role in SPB positioning. Further, we find that the nucleation activity of Stu2 in vivo correlates with its polymerase activity in vitro. Finally, we provide the first evidence that Vik1, a subunit of Kar3/Vik1 kinesin-14, promotes microtubule minus end focusing at the ectopic site.

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