Nuclear positioning: dynein needed for microtubule shrinkage-coupled movement

Curr Biol. 2012 Jun 19;22(12):R496-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2012.04.044.

Abstract

Nuclear movement often requires interactions between the cell cortex and microtubules. A new study has revealed a novel protein interaction linking microtubule plus-ends with the cortex and a role for dynein in microtubule shrinkage-coupled movement.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cell Cycle Proteins / metabolism*
  • Kinesins / metabolism*
  • Microfilament Proteins / metabolism*
  • Microtubule Proteins / metabolism*
  • Microtubules / physiology*
  • Models, Molecular*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / growth & development*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins / metabolism*
  • Spindle Apparatus / physiology*

Substances

  • BIM1 protein, S cerevisiae
  • BUD6 protein, S cerevisiae
  • Cell Cycle Proteins
  • KIP3 protein, S cerevisiae
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Microtubule Proteins
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
  • Kinesins