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Membrane flow during nematode spermiogenesis

T M Roberts, S Ward

    The Journal of Cell Biology
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Surface membrane rearrangement in Caenorhabditis elegans spermatids involves two distinct movements during differentiation into spermatozoa. These movements facilitate pseudopod formation and suggest a bulk flow mechanism for membrane components.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cell biology
    • Developmental biology
    • Biophysics

    Background:

    • Spermatid differentiation into spermatozoa involves significant cell shape changes.
    • Surface membrane dynamics are crucial for cell motility and morphogenesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the distinct types of surface membrane rearrangement during Caenorhabditis elegans spermatid differentiation.
    • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying pseudopod formation and membrane flow in developing spermatozoa.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized latex beads to track surface membrane movement during spermatid differentiation.
    • Employed fluorescent phospholipids and glycoproteins to monitor membrane component flow.
    • Measured membrane flow rates and diffusion coefficients.

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    Main Results:

    • Identified two distinct membrane rearrangement types: nondirected intermittent movement and directed continual flow.
    • Observed membrane flow from pseudopod tip to base at approximately 4 micrometers/min.
    • Demonstrated that bulk flow, not just diffusion, drives membrane movement despite differing diffusion coefficients.

    Conclusions:

    • Pseudopod formation in Caenorhabditis elegans spermatozoa involves a directed bulk flow of membrane components.
    • This bulk flow mechanism is essential for the amoeboid movement characteristic of these cells.
    • The findings provide insights into the biophysical processes governing cell shape changes during development.