DnaJB6 is a RanGTP-regulated protein required for microtubule organization during mitosis

Bipolar spindle organization is essential for the faithful segregation of chromosomes during cell division. This organization relies on the collective activities of motor proteins. The minus-end-directed dynein motor complex generates spindle inward forces and plays a major role in spindle pole focu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Rosas Salvans, Miquel, 1987-, Scrofani, Jacopo, 1984-, Modol, Aitor, Vernos, Isabelle, 1959-
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:España
Institución:Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Repositorio:Repositorio Digital de la UPF
OAI Identifier:oai:repositori.upf.edu:10230/42307
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10230/42307
http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jcs.227033
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:DnaJB6
Dynein
Microtubules
RanGTP
Spindle organization
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Sumario:Bipolar spindle organization is essential for the faithful segregation of chromosomes during cell division. This organization relies on the collective activities of motor proteins. The minus-end-directed dynein motor complex generates spindle inward forces and plays a major role in spindle pole focusing. The dynactin complex regulates many dynein functions, increasing its processivity and force production. Here, we show that DnaJB6 is a novel RanGTP-regulated protein. It interacts with the dynactin subunit p150Glued (also known as DCTN1) in a RanGTP-dependent manner specifically in M-phase, and promotes spindle pole focusing and dynein force generation. Our data suggest a novel mechanism by which RanGTP regulates dynein activity during M-phase.