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MRP8 and MRP14 control microtubule reorganization during transendothelial migration of phagocytes

Thomas Vogl1, Stephan Ludwig, Matthias Goebeler

  • 1Institute of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Münster, Röntgenstrasse 21, D-48149 Münster, Germany.

Blood
|August 28, 2004
PubMed

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Myeloid cell migration is crucial for immune response. MRP14 (S100A9) protein regulates phagocyte migration by controlling microtubule polymerization, integrating calcium and MAPK signals.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • MRP14 (S100A9) is a key calcium-binding protein in neutrophils and monocytes.
  • Phagocyte migration is essential for immune responses and wound healing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the molecular mechanism of MRP14 in phagocyte transendothelial migration.
  • To investigate the role of MRP14 phosphorylation by p38 MAPK in regulating cytoskeletal dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Gene disruption of MRP14 in mice.
  • In vitro assays of granulocyte migration and tubulin polymerization.
  • Analysis of protein phosphorylation and small GTPase activation (Rac1, Cdc42).

Main Results:

  • MRP14 deficiency impairs phagocyte migration and recruitment in vivo and in vitro.
  • MRP14/MRP8 complex promotes microtubule polymerization.
  • p38 MAPK phosphorylation of MRP14 inhibits tubulin polymerization, Rac1, and Cdc42 activation.
  • Calcium and MRP8 binding antagonistically regulate MRP14 phosphorylation.

Conclusions:

  • MRP14 is essential for phagocyte migration by modulating cytoskeletal dynamics.
  • The MRP8/MRP14 complex acts as a molecular target integrating MAPK and calcium signals during cell migration.

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