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Elizabeth Jose¹, Andrew L Paek^2,3

¹Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.

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|November 20, 2024

Summary

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FOXO transcription factors regulate gene expression in response to stress. Distinct nuclear shuttling dynamics of FOXO proteins dictate stress-specific cellular outcomes, and we present methods to measure these dynamics.

Keywords:

Cell fate FOXO Immunofluorescence Nuclear to cytoplasmic shuttling Protein dynamics Time-lapse microscopy

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Area of Science:

Cellular Biology
Molecular Biology
Genetics

Background:

FOXO transcription factors are key regulators of cellular responses to various stresses.
Upon stress, FOXO proteins translocate from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, activating hundreds of target genes.
The functional outcomes of FOXO activation are highly specific to the stress type and cell type.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of FOXO nuclear shuttling dynamics in determining stress-specific cellular consequences.
To outline methodologies for quantifying FOXO nuclear shuttling dynamics.

Main Methods:

Utilizing fluorescence-based reporter systems.
Measuring the dynamic movement of FOXO transcription factors between the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Main Results:

FOXO nuclear shuttling dynamics are proposed as a mechanism for stress-specific gene regulation.
The study provides a framework for measuring these dynamics.

Conclusions:

Distinct FOXO shuttling patterns correlate with specific cellular responses to stress.
The presented methods enable quantitative analysis of FOXO dynamics, aiding in understanding stress adaptation.