scholarly journals The Meiosis-Specific Crs1 Cyclin Is Required for Efficient S-Phase Progression and Stable Nuclear Architecture

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 5483
Author(s):  
Luisa F. Bustamante-Jaramillo ◽  
Celia Ramos ◽  
Cristina Martín-Castellanos
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Translational Control ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Nuclear Architecture ◽  
Strand Break ◽  
Spindle Pole ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Single Wave ◽  
Phase Progression

Cyclins and CDKs (Cyclin Dependent Kinases) are key players in the biology of eukaryotic cells, representing hubs for the orchestration of physiological conditions with cell cycle progression. Furthermore, as in the case of meiosis, cyclins and CDKs have acquired novel functions unrelated to this primal role in driving the division cycle. Meiosis is a specialized developmental program that ensures proper propagation of the genetic information to the next generation by the production of gametes with accurate chromosome content, and meiosis-specific cyclins are widespread in evolution. We have explored the diversification of CDK functions studying the meiosis-specific Crs1 cyclin in fission yeast. In addition to the reported role in DSB (Double Strand Break) formation, this cyclin is required for meiotic S-phase progression, a canonical role, and to maintain the architecture of the meiotic chromosomes. Crs1 localizes at the SPB (Spindle Pole Body) and is required to stabilize the cluster of telomeres at this location (bouquet configuration), as well as for normal SPB motion. In addition, Crs1 exhibits CDK(Cdc2)-dependent kinase activity in a biphasic manner during meiosis, in contrast to a single wave of protein expression, suggesting a post-translational control of its activity. Thus, Crs1 displays multiple functions, acting both in cell cycle progression and in several key meiosis-specific events.

scholarly journals p50 mono-ubiquitination and interaction with BARD1 regulates cell cycle progression and maintains genome stability

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Longtao Wu ◽  
Clayton D. Crawley ◽  
Andrea Garofalo ◽  
Jackie W. Nichols ◽  
Paige-Ashley Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Genome Stability ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Human Cancer ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Post Translational Modification ◽  
Chromosomal Breakage ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Phase Progression

Abstract p50, the mature product of NFKB1, is constitutively produced from its precursor, p105. Here, we identify BARD1 as a p50-interacting factor. p50 directly associates with the BARD1 BRCT domains via a C-terminal phospho-serine motif. This interaction is induced by ATR and results in mono-ubiquitination of p50 by the BARD1/BRCA1 complex. During the cell cycle, p50 is mono-ubiquitinated in S phase and loss of this post-translational modification increases S phase progression and chromosomal breakage. Genome-wide studies reveal a substantial decrease in p50 chromatin enrichment in S phase and Cycln E is identified as a factor regulated by p50 during the G1 to S transition. Functionally, interaction with BARD1 promotes p50 protein stability and consistent with this, in human cancer specimens, low nuclear BARD1 protein strongly correlates with low nuclear p50. These data indicate that p50 mono-ubiquitination by BARD1/BRCA1 during the cell cycle regulates S phase progression to maintain genome integrity.

scholarly journals Downregulation of Protein 4.1R, a Mature Centriole Protein, Disrupts Centrosomes, Alters Cell Cycle Progression, and Perturbs Mitotic Spindles and Anaphase

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 2283-2294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Wald Krauss ◽  
Jeffrey R. Spence ◽  
Shirin Bahmanyar ◽  
Angela I. M. Barth ◽  
Minjoung M. Go ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Spindle Pole ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Structural Protein ◽  
Mitotic Spindles ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Monopolar Spindle ◽  
Protein 4.1R

ABSTRACT Centrosomes nucleate and organize interphase microtubules and are instrumental in mitotic bipolar spindle assembly, ensuring orderly cell cycle progression with accurate chromosome segregation. We report that the multifunctional structural protein 4.1R localizes at centrosomes to distal/subdistal regions of mature centrioles in a cell cycle-dependent pattern. Significantly, 4.1R-specific depletion mediated by RNA interference perturbs subdistal appendage proteins ninein and outer dense fiber 2/cenexin at mature centrosomes and concomitantly reduces interphase microtubule anchoring and organization. 4.1R depletion causes G1 accumulation in p53-proficient cells, similar to depletion of many other proteins that compromise centrosome integrity. In p53-deficient cells, 4.1R depletion delays S phase, but aberrant ninein distribution is not dependent on the S-phase delay. In 4.1R-depleted mitotic cells, efficient centrosome separation is reduced, resulting in monopolar spindle formation. Multipolar spindles and bipolar spindles with misaligned chromatin are also induced by 4.1R depletion. Notably, all types of defective spindles have mislocalized NuMA (nuclear mitotic apparatus protein), a 4.1R binding partner essential for spindle pole focusing. These disruptions contribute to lagging chromosomes and aberrant microtubule bridges during anaphase/telophase. Our data provide functional evidence that 4.1R makes crucial contributions to the structural integrity of centrosomes and mitotic spindles which normally enable mitosis and anaphase to proceed with the coordinated precision required to avoid pathological events.

scholarly journals The Stress-activated Protein Kinase Hog1 Mediates S Phase Delay in Response to Osmostress

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 3572-3582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilad Yaakov ◽  
Alba Duch ◽  
María García-Rubio ◽  
Josep Clotet ◽  
Javier Jimenez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Kinase Activity ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Cyclin Dependent Kinase ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Replication Complex ◽  
Extracellular Stimuli ◽  
Phase Progression ◽  
Cell Cycle Machinery

Control of cell cycle progression by stress-activated protein kinases (SAPKs) is essential for cell adaptation to extracellular stimuli. Exposure of yeast to osmostress activates the Hog1 SAPK, which modulates cell cycle progression at G1 and G2 by the phosphorylation of elements of the cell cycle machinery, such as Sic1 and Hsl1, and by down-regulation of G1 and G2 cyclins. Here, we show that upon stress, Hog1 also modulates S phase progression. The control of S phase is independent of the S phase DNA damage checkpoint and of the previously characterized Hog1 cell cycle targets Sic1 and Hsl1. Hog1 uses at least two distinct mechanisms in its control over S phase progression. At early S phase, the SAPK prevents firing of replication origins by delaying the accumulation of the S phase cyclins Clb5 and Clb6. In addition, Hog1 prevents S phase progression when activated later in S phase or cells containing a genetic bypass for cyclin-dependent kinase activity. Hog1 interacts with components of the replication complex and delays phosphorylation of the Dpb2 subunit of the DNA polymerase. The two mechanisms of Hog1 action lead to delayed firing of origins and prolonged replication, respectively. The Hog1-dependent delay of replication could be important to allow Hog1 to induce gene expression before replication.

scholarly journals SAMHD1 Phosphorylation at T592 Regulates Cellular Localization and S-phase Progression

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Batalis ◽  
LeAnn C. Rogers ◽  
Wayne O. Hemphill ◽  
Christopher H. Mauney ◽  
David A. Ornelles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Nuclear Localization ◽  
Cellular Localization ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Catalytically Active ◽  
Phase Progression

SAMHD1 activity is regulated by a network of mechanisms including phosphorylation, oxidation, oligomerization, and others. Significant questions remain about the effects of phosphorylation on SAMHD1 function and activity. We investigated the effects of a SAMHD1 T592E phosphorylation mimic on its cellular localization, catalytic activity, and cell cycle progression. We found that the SAMHD1 T592E is a catalytically active enzyme that is inhibited by protein oxidation. SAMHD1 T592E is retained in the nucleus at higher levels than the wild-type protein during growth factor-mediated signaling. This nuclear localization protects SAMHD1 from oxidation by cytoplasmic reactive oxygen species. The SAMHD1 T592E phosphomimetic further inhibits the cell cycle S/G2 transition. This has significant implications for SAMHD1 function in regulating innate immunity, antiviral response and DNA replication.

scholarly journals Rad53 is essential for a mitochondrial DNA inheritance checkpoint regulating G1 to S progression

2012 ◽  
Vol 198 (5) ◽  
pp. 793-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
David G. Crider ◽  
Luis J. García-Rodríguez ◽  
Pallavi Srivastava ◽  
Leonardo Peraza-Reyes ◽  
Krishna Upadhyaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Mitochondrial Dna ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Dna Helicase ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Noncoding Dna ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Checkpoint Pathway ◽  
Oxidase Inhibition ◽  
Phase Progression

The Chk2-mediated deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage checkpoint pathway is important for mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) maintenance. We show in this paper that mtDNA itself affects cell cycle progression. Saccharomyces cerevisiae rho0 cells, which lack mtDNA, were defective in G1- to S-phase progression. Deletion of subunit Va of cytochrome c oxidase, inhibition of F1F0 adenosine triphosphatase, or replacement of all mtDNA-encoded genes with noncoding DNA did not affect G1- to S-phase progression. Thus, the cell cycle progression defect in rho0 cells is caused by loss of DNA within mitochondria and not loss of respiratory activity or mtDNA-encoded genes. Rad53p, the yeast Chk2 homologue, was required for inhibition of G1- to S-phase progression in rho0 cells. Pif1p, a DNA helicase and Rad53p target, underwent Rad53p-dependent phosphorylation in rho0 cells. Thus, loss of mtDNA activated an established checkpoint kinase that inhibited G1- to S-phase progression. These findings support the existence of a Rad53p-regulated checkpoint that regulates G1- to S-phase progression in response to loss of mtDNA.

scholarly journals Defective Gene Expression, S Phase Progression, and Maturation during Hematopoiesis in E2F1/E2F2 Mutant Mice

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 3607-3622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng X. Li ◽  
Jing W. Zhu ◽  
Christopher J. Hogan ◽  
James DeGregori
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Progenitor Cells ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Mutant Mice ◽  
Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells ◽  
Hematopoietic Progenitor ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Phase Progression

ABSTRACT E2F plays critical roles in cell cycle progression by regulating the expression of genes involved in nucleotide synthesis, DNA replication, and cell cycle control. We show that the combined loss of E2F1 and E2F2 in mice leads to profound cell-autonomous defects in the hematopoietic development of multiple cell lineages. E2F2 mutant mice show erythroid maturation defects that are comparable with those observed in patients with megaloblastic anemia. Importantly, hematopoietic defects observed in E2F1/E2F2 double-knockout (DKO) mice appear to result from impeded S phase progression in hematopoietic progenitor cells. During DKO B-cell maturation, differentiation beyond the large pre-BII-cell stage is defective, presumably due to failed cell cycle exit, and the cells undergo apoptosis. However, apoptosis appears to be the consequence of failed maturation, not the cause. Despite the accumulation of hematopoietic progenitor cells in S phase, the combined loss of E2F1 and E2F2 results in significantly decreased expression and activities of several E2F target genes including cyclin A2. Our results indicate specific roles for E2F1 and E2F2 in the induction of E2F target genes, which contribute to efficient expansion and maturation of hematopoietic progenitor cells. Thus, E2F1 and E2F2 play essential and redundant roles in the proper coordination of cell cycle progression with differentiation which is necessary for efficient hematopoiesis.

scholarly journals Histone Deacetylase 3 Regulates Cyclin A Stability

2013 ◽  
Vol 288 (29) ◽  
pp. 21096-21104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Vidal-Laliena ◽  
Edurne Gallastegui ◽  
Francesca Mateo ◽  
Marian Martínez-Balbás ◽  
Maria Jesús Pujol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Histone Deacetylase ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Proteasome Inhibitors ◽  
Cyclin A ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Histone Deacetylase 3 ◽  
Lysine Residues ◽  
Phase Progression

PCAF and GCN5 acetylate cyclin A at specific lysine residues targeting it for degradation at mitosis. We report here that histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) directly interacts with and deacetylates cyclin A. HDAC3 interacts with a domain included in the first 171 aa of cyclin A, a region involved in the regulation of its stability. In cells, overexpression of HDAC3 reduced cyclin A acetylation whereas the knocking down of HDAC3 increased its acetylation. Moreover, reduction of HDAC3 levels induced a decrease of cyclin A that can be reversed by proteasome inhibitors. These results indicate that HDAC3 is able to regulate cyclin A degradation during mitosis via proteasome. Interestingly, HDAC3 is abruptly degraded at mitosis also via proteasome thus facilitating cyclin A acetylation by PCAF/GCN5, which will target cyclin A for degradation. Because cyclin A is crucial for S phase progression and mitosis entry, the knock down of HDAC3 affects cell cycle progression specifically at both, S phase and G2/M transition. In summary we propose here that HDAC3 regulates cyclin A stability by counteracting the action of the acetylases PCAF/GCN5.

scholarly journals Spirulina Crude Protein Promotes the Migration and Proliferation in IEC-6 Cells by Activating EGFR/MAPK Signaling Pathway

Marine Drugs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Su-Jin Jeong ◽  
Jeong-Wook Choi ◽  
Min-Kyeong Lee ◽  
Youn-Hee Choi ◽  
Taek-Jeong Nam
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Intestinal Epithelial Cells ◽  
Mapk Signaling ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Intestinal Epithelial ◽  
Cycle Progression

Spirulina is a type of filamentous blue-green microalgae known to be rich in nutrients and to have pharmacological effects, but the effect of spirulina on the small intestine epithelium is not well understood. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the proliferative effects of spirulina crude protein (SPCP) on a rat intestinal epithelial cells IEC-6 to elucidate the mechanisms underlying its effect. First, the results of wound-healing and cell viability assays demonstrated that SPCP promoted migration and proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Subsequently, when the mechanisms of migration and proliferation promotion by SPCP were confirmed, we found that the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and mitogen-activated protein (MAPK) signaling pathways were activated by phosphorylation. Cell cycle progression from G0/G1 to S phase was also promoted by SPCP through upregulation of the expression levels of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks), which regulate cell cycle progression to the S phase. Meanwhile, the expression of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CKIs), such as p21 and p27, decreased with SPCP. In conclusion, our results indicate that activation of EGFR and its downstream signaling pathway by SPCP treatment regulates cell cycle progression. Therefore, these results contribute to the research on the molecular mechanism for SPCP promoting the migration and proliferation of rat intestinal epithelial cells.

scholarly journals Cubic Membranes Formation in Synchronized Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells Reveals a Possible Role as a Structural Antioxidant Defense System in Cell Cycle Progression

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deqin Kong ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Jiangzheng Liu ◽  
Qingbiao Zhou ◽  
Jiaxin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
S Phase ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Cycle Progression ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells ◽  
G2 Phase ◽  
Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells

Cubic membranes (CMs) represent unique biological membrane structures with highly curved three-dimensional periodic minimal surfaces, which have been observed in a wide range of cell types and organelles under various stress conditions (e. g., starvation, virus-infection, and oxidation). However, there are few reports on the biological roles of CMs, especially their roles in cell cycle. Hence, we established a stable cell population of human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) of 100% S phase by thymidine treatment, and determined certain parameters in G2 phase released from S phase. Then we found a close relationship between CMs formation and cell cycle, and an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial function. After the synchronization of HepG2 cells were induced, CMs were observed through transmission electron microscope in G2 phase but not in G1, S and M phase. Moreover, the increased ATP production, mitochondrial and intracellular ROS levels were also present in G2 phase, which demonstrated a positive correlation with CMs formation by Pearson correlation analysis. This study suggests that CMs may act as an antioxidant structure in response to mitochondria-derived ROS during G2 phase and thus participate in cell cycle progression.

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