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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4571-4576 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | FEBS letters |
Volume | 581 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Alleles
- Animals
- Cell Line
- Humans
- Kinesin
- Mice
- Microtubules
- Mutation
- Protein Binding
- Von Hippel-Lindau Tumor Suppressor Protein