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Regulation of the tubulin polymerization-promoting protein by Ca2+/S100 proteins.

To elucidate S100 protein-mediated signaling pathways, we attempted to identify novel binding partners for S100A2 by screening protein arrays carrying 19,676 recombinant glutathione S-transferase (GST)-fused human proteins with biotinylated S100A2. Among newly discovered putative S100A2 interactants, including TMLHE, TRH, RPL36, MRPS34, CDR2L, OIP5, and MED29, we identified and characterized the tubulin polymerization-promoting protein (TPPP) as a novel S100A2-binding protein. We confirmed the interaction of TPPP with Ca2+/S100A2 by multiple independent methods, including the protein array met…

alpha-, beta-, and gamma-Tubulin polymerization in response to DNA damage.

Microtubules provide structural support for a cell and play key roles in cell motility, mitosis, and meiosis. They are also the targets of several anticancer agents, indicating their importance in maintaining cell viability. We have investigated the possibility that alterations in microtubule structure and tubulin polymerization may be part of the cellular response to DNA damage. In this report, we find that gamma-radiation stimulates the production and polymerization of alpha-, beta-, and gamma- tubulin in hematopoeitic cell lines (Ramos, DP16), leading to visible changes in microtubule struc…

beta-tubulin mRNA as a marker of Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst viability.

Determining the viability of waterborne Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts remains a technical challenge. rRNA and mRNA were evaluated in a reverse transcription (RT)-PCR assay as potential markers of oocyst viability. The rationale for this approach is the rapid turnover and postmortem decay of cellular RNA. The beta-tubulin mRNA and an anonymous mRNA transcript were chosen as potential markers because they are the only mRNA species in C. parvum known to possess introns. This feature facilitated the distinction between genuine RT-PCR products and PCR products originating from copurifying DNA. Pro…

Novel trans-stilbene-phytophenol conjugates as potent tubulin-targeting antiproliferative agents.

A series of novel trans-stilbene-phytophenol/phenolic acid conjugates linked through a triazole moiety were synthesized via Knoevenagel cond … lar docking demonstrated favorable binding of compound 24 within the colchicine-binding pocket of β-tubulin supporting stable protein-ligand interactions. Furthermore, in silico ADMET profiling indicated favorable drug-like and predicted safety characteristics. Collectively, compound 24 represents a promising tubulin-targeting anticancer lead that suppres …

Dominant α-tubulin mutations rescue tauopathy neurodegenerative phenotypes in C. elegans.

Tau protein, the primary component in neurofibrillary tangles characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia disorders, normally regulates microtubule growth and stability. While tau dysfunction contributes to the progression of tauopathies, the role of microtubules in disease has remained unclear. Through forward genetic screening in Caenorhabditis elegans tauopathy models, we found multiple tubulin gene mutations that rescue tau-mediated neurodegeneration. Whole animal behavioral and in vitro biochemical assays were employed to characterize mutation-driven effects on neuron funct…

Visualizing Specific Tubulin Isotypes and Pathogenic Variants in Cellular Microtubule Arrays.

Eukaryotic cells depend on dynamic microtubule arrays to execute a wide range of functions vital for life. These microtubule filaments are formed through the polymerization of α/β-tubulin proteins, which can be generated from numerous tubulin genes, or isotypes. In the neuron, microtubule networks are responsible for a myriad of specialized functions, including neuronal migration, neurite extension, and long-range cargo transport. Pathogenic mutations in tubulin genes can result in a wide range of neurodevelopmental defects, collectively termed tubulinopathies. How distinct mutations within di…

SIRT1 haploinsufficiency recapitulates age-associated subfertility through sperm α-tubulin hyperacetylation.

Advanced paternal age compromises male fertility and correlates to a decline of the deacetylase SIRT1 activity, a central regulator of germl … rm, with Sirt1+/− males showing elevated acLys levels and, more specifically, midpiece-restricted α-tubulin hyperacetylation, a pattern particularly shared with aged cohorts. Notably, this tubulin hyperacetylation remained after capacitation and correlated with mitochondrial dysfunction, elevated reactive oxygen species, reduced acrosome responsiveness, a …

Pathogenic KIF1A R350 Variants Disrupt A Conserved Kinesin-Tubulin Salt Bridge.

Pathogenic variants in the motor domain of the kinesin-3 motor protein KIF1A cause a range of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative condi … NP-bound states. We identify a previously unrecognized salt bridge between KIF1A residue R350 and α-tubulin E415 that is disrupted in both mutants. This loss of electrostatic interaction correlates with increased velocity and reduced processivity, as demonstrated by single-molecule assays. Our results reveal a conserved electrostatic interaction at the mo …

Полимеризация тубулинов, пропагандирующая протеины: функциональное разнообразие с последствиями в неврологических расстройствах.

Полимеризация тубулинов, пропагандирующая протеины (ПППН), в значительной степени сохраняется в различных видах, но по-прежнему недостаточно изучена. В организме человека есть три гена ТППЦ, и только один гомологический ген ТППЦ у беспозвоночных, таких как Дрософила и К. Элеган. TPPP человека (TPPP1/p25/p25α) обогащается в мозгу и имеет сходство с беспозвоночными TPPP. TPPP/p25 ассоциируется с микротубулями и играет ключевую роль в динамике микротубуля, слиянии и полимеризации, тем самым стабилизируя микротубулярную сеть. Это крайне важно для организации цитоскелета и надлежащего функционирова

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Tubulin Polymerization Promoting Proteins (TPPPs) are highly conserved across species but remain poorly understood. There are three TPPP genes in humans, with only one homologous TPPP gene in invertebrates, such as Drosophila and C. elegans. The human TPPP (TPPP1/p25/p25α) is enriched in the brain and shares sequence similarities with the invertebrate TPPPs.…

Quantitative tests of albendazole resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans beta-tubulin mutants.

Benzimidazole (BZ) anthelmintics are among the most important treatments for parasitic nematode infections in the developing world. Widespread BZ resistance in veterinary parasites and emerging resistance in human parasites raise major concerns for the continued use of BZs. Knowledge of the mechanisms of resistance is necessary to make informed treatment decisions and circumvent resistance. Benzimidazole resistance has traditionally been associated with mutations and natural variants in the C. elegans beta-tubulin gene ben-1 and orthologs in parasitic species. However, variants in ben-1 alone …

Identification of Novel Tau-Tubulin Kinase 2 Inhibitors Using Computational Approaches.

Tau tubulin kinase 2 (TTBK2) associated with multiple diseases is one of the kinases which phosphorylates tau and tubulin. Numerous efforts have been made to understand the role of TTBK2 in protein folding mechanisms and misfolding behavior. The misfolded protein intermediates form polymers with unwanted aggregation properties that initiate several diseases, including Alzheimer's. The availability of TTBK2 inhibitors can enhance the understanding of the molecular mechanism of action of the kinase and assist in developing novel therapeutics. In the quest for TTBK2 inhibitors, this study focuses…

Isothiocyanates as Tubulin Polymerization Inhibitors-Synthesis and Structure-Activity Relationship Studies.

Among the various substances that interfere with the microtubule formation process, isothiocyanates (ITCs) are the group of compounds for which the binding mode and mechanism of action have not yet been explained. To better understand the structure-activity relationship of tubulin-isothiocyanate interactions, we designed and synthesized a series of sixteen known and novel, structurally diverse ITCs, including amino acid ester-derived isothiocyanates, bis-isothiocyanates, analogs of benzyl isothiocyanate, and phosphorus analogs of sulforaphane. All synthesized compounds and selected natural iso…

Visualizing Fusome Morphology via Tubulin Immunofluorescence in Drosophila Ovarian Germ Cells.

In many species, oocytes are initially formed by the mitotic divisions of germline stem cells and their differentiating daughters. These pro … to visualize fusome morphology in fixed tissue by stabilizing microtubules and immunostaining for α-Tubulin and other protein constituents of the fusome. We identify a variety of fluorophore-tagged proteins that are useful for visualizing the fusome and describe how these might be combined experimentally. Taken together, these tools provide a valuable res …

Unique Tubulin-Based Structures in the Zoonotic Apicomplexan Parasite Cryptosporidium parvum.

Cryptosporidium parasites are known to be highly divergent from other apicomplexan species at evolutionary and biological levels. Here we provide evidence showing that the zoonotic Cryptosporidium parvum also differs from other apicomplexans, such as Toxoplasma gondii, by possessing only two tubulin-based filamentous structures, rather than an array of subpellicular microtubules. Using an affinity-purified polyclonal antibody against C. parvum β-tubulin (CpTubB), we observed a long and a short microtubule that are rigid and stable in the sporozoites and restructured during the intracellular pa…

Newly identified parasitic nematode beta-tubulin alleles confer resistance to benzimidazoles.

Infections by parasitic nematodes cause large health and economic burdens worldwide. We use anthelmintic drugs to reduce these infections. However, resistance to anthelmintic drugs is extremely common and increasing worldwide. It is essential to understand the mechanisms of resistance to slow its spread. Recently, four new parasitic nematode beta-tubulin alleles have been identified in benzimidazole (BZ) resistant parasite populations: E198I, E198K, E198T, and E198stop. These alleles have not been tested for the ability to confer resistance or for any effects that they might have on organismal…

Tubulin binding potentially clears up Bortezomib and Carfilzomib differential neurotoxic effect.

Proteasome inhibitors (PIs) represent the gold standard in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Among PIs, Bortezomib (BTZ) is frequently used … roteome-wide scale. Among the top-ranked off-targets of BTZ identified by SPILLO-PBSS we focused on tubulin which, by contrast, did not turn out to be an off-target of CFZ. We tested the hypothesis that the direct interaction between BTZ and microtubules would inhibit the tubulin alfa GTPase activity, thus reducing the microtubule catastrophe and conseque …

Localization of Tubulin from the Carcinogenic Human Liver Fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini.

BACKGROUND: Opisthorchiasis caused by Opisthorchis viverrini, is of considerable public health importance in Southeast Asia, particularly in Lao People's Democratic Republic and Thailand. The infection is associated with a number ofhepatobiliary diseases including cholangitis, obstructive jaundice, hepatomegaly, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and cholangiocarcinoma. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to localize the expression sites of 0. viverrini tubulin using immunohistochemistry by monoclonal anti α-tubulin (MAαT) and anti β-tubulin (MAβT). MATERIAL AND METHOD: The adult worms of O. viverrini, an…

Intron-containing beta-tubulin transcripts in Cryptosporidium parvum cultured in vitro.

The genome of Cryptosporidium parvum contains a relatively small number of introns, which includes the beta-tubulin gene with only a single intron. Recently, it was observed that the intron was not removed from some of the beta-tubulin transcripts in the late life cycle stages cultured in vitro. Although normally spliced beta-tubulin mRNA was detected in all parasite intracellular stages by RT-PCR (e.g. HCT-8 or Caco-2 cells infected with C. parvum for 12-72 h), at 48-72 h post-infection unprocessed beta-tubulin transcripts containing intact introns started to appear in parasite mRNA within in…

Tubulin C-terminal tails are pH sensors that regulate microtubule function.

Changes in intracellular pH are critical for maintaining homeostasis, mediating signaling pathways, and enabling cellular responses to stress, injury, and disease. There is increasing evidence that clusters of acidic residues, primarily glutamates, are both highly prevalent and conserved in disordered regions of proteins and can play an important role in cellular pH response. Tubulin C-terminal tails (CTTs) are glutamate rich regions which protrude from the microtubule surface. These tails are a primary site of for both post-translational modifications and binding of microtubule-associated pro…