SnapShot: Functions of Tubulin Posttranslational Modifications

Maria M Magiera; Puja Singh; Carsten Janke

doi:10.1016/j.cell.2018.05.032

SnapShot: Functions of Tubulin Posttranslational Modifications

Cell. 2018 May 31;173(6):1552-1552.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2018.05.032. Epub 2018 May 31.

Authors

Maria M Magiera¹, Puja Singh¹, Carsten Janke¹

Affiliation

¹ Institut Curie, 91405 Orsay, France.

PMID: 29856960
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2018.05.032

Abstract

Post-translational modification of tubulin offers a mechanism for functional diversification of microtubules and regulation in a variety of physiological contexts. This SnapShot recaps the current state of understanding of tubulin posttranslational modifications and their functions in the regulation of biological processes. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

MeSH terms

Animals
Humans
Microtubules / chemistry
Models, Biological
Neurons / metabolism
Protein Processing, Post-Translational*
Tubulin / chemistry*

Substances

Tubulin