The von Hippel-Lindau tumour suppressor interacts with microtubules through kinesin-2

M.P.J.K. Lolkema, D.A. Mans, C.M.J.T. Snijckers, M. van Noort, M. van Beest, E.E. Voest, R.H. Giles

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Abstract

Synthesis and maintenance of primary cilia are regulated by the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumour suppressor protein. Recent studies indicate that this regulation is linked to microtubule-dependent functions of pVHL such as orienting microtubule growth and increasing plus-end microtubule stability, however little is known how this occurs. We have identified the kinesin-2 motor complex, known to regulate cilia, as a novel and endogenous pVHL binding partner. The interaction with kinesin-2 facilitates pVHL binding to microtubules. These data suggest that microtubule-dependent functions of pVHL are influenced by kinesin-2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4571-4576
Number of pages6
JournalFEBS letters
Volume581
Issue number24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

Keywords

  • Alleles
  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Humans
  • Kinesin
  • Mice
  • Microtubules
  • Mutation
  • Protein Binding
  • Von Hippel-Lindau Tumor Suppressor Protein

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