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Tubulin subunit carboxyl termini determine polymerization efficiency.

D L Sackett, B Bhattacharyya, J Wolff

    The Journal of Biological Chemistry
    |January 10, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Subtilisin cleavage of tubulin removes C-terminal fragments, reducing negative charge. This modified tubulin polymerizes more readily, suggesting C termini normally hinder filament assembly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology
    • Structural Biology

    Background:

    • Tubulin is the main protein of microtubules, essential for cell structure and division.
    • Microtubule dynamics are tightly regulated by various factors, including post-translational modifications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of tubulin C-terminal regions in polymerization.
    • To characterize the properties of tubulin after C-terminal cleavage.

    Main Methods:

    • Enzymatic cleavage of tubulin using subtilisin.
    • Analysis of protein charge and polymerization properties.
    • Microscopy to observe filament assembly.

    Main Results:

    • Subtilisin removed a small C-terminal fragment from both alpha and beta tubulin subunits.
    • Cleaved tubulin exhibited reduced negative charge and enhanced polymerization.
    • Polymerization occurred in sheets or bundles of twisted filaments with a 50-fold lower critical concentration.

    Conclusions:

    • The C-terminal regions of tubulin subunits normally impede polymerization.
    • Removal of these termini significantly enhances tubulin's ability to form microtubules.

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