Cellular functions of actin-and microtubule-associated septins
ET Spiliotis, K Nakos - Current Biology, 2021 - cell.com
Septins are an integral component of the cytoskeleton, assembling into higher-order
oligomers and filamentous polymers that associate with actin filaments, microtubules and …
oligomers and filamentous polymers that associate with actin filaments, microtubules and …
The state of the septin cytoskeleton from assembly to function
BL Woods, AS Gladfelter - Current opinion in cell biology, 2021 - Elsevier
Septins are conserved guanine nucleotide-binding proteins that polymerize into filaments at
the cell cortex or in association with other cytoskeletal proteins, such as actin or …
the cell cortex or in association with other cytoskeletal proteins, such as actin or …
Blebs promote cell survival by assembling oncogenic signalling hubs
Most human cells require anchorage for survival. Cell–substrate adhesion activates diverse
signalling pathways, without which cells undergo anoikis—a form of programmed cell death …
signalling pathways, without which cells undergo anoikis—a form of programmed cell death …
Micron-scale plasma membrane curvature is recognized by the septin cytoskeleton
Cells change shape in response to diverse environmental and developmental conditions,
creating topologies with micron-scale features. Although individual proteins can sense …
creating topologies with micron-scale features. Although individual proteins can sense …
Septin form and function at the cell cortex
AA Bridges, AS Gladfelter - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2015 - ASBMB
Septins are GTP-binding proteins that form filaments and higher-order structures on the cell
cortex of eukaryotic cells and associate with actin and microtubule cytoskeletal networks …
cortex of eukaryotic cells and associate with actin and microtubule cytoskeletal networks …
Spatial effects− site-specific regulation of actin and microtubule organization by septin GTPases
ET Spiliotis - Journal of cell science, 2018 - journals.biologists.com
The actin and microtubule cytoskeletons comprise a variety of networks with distinct
architectures, dynamics and protein composition. A fundamental question in eukaryotic cell …
architectures, dynamics and protein composition. A fundamental question in eukaryotic cell …
Septins promote stress fiber–mediated maturation of focal adhesions and renal epithelial motility
L Dolat, JL Hunyara, JR Bowen, EP Karasmanis… - Journal of Cell …, 2014 - rupress.org
Organogenesis and tumor metastasis involve the transformation of epithelia to highly motile
mesenchymal-like cells. Septins are filamentous G proteins, which are overexpressed in …
mesenchymal-like cells. Septins are filamentous G proteins, which are overexpressed in …
Architecture and dynamic remodelling of the septin cytoskeleton during the cell cycle
Septins perform diverse functions through the formation of filaments and higher-order
structures. However, the exact architecture of septin structures remains unclear. In the …
structures. However, the exact architecture of septin structures remains unclear. In the …
An atomic model for the human septin hexamer by cryo-EM
In order to form functional filaments, human septins must assemble into hetero-oligomeric
rod-like particles which polymerize end-to-end. The rules governing the assembly of these …
rod-like particles which polymerize end-to-end. The rules governing the assembly of these …
A septin double ring controls the spatiotemporal organization of the ESCRT machinery in cytokinetic abscission
EP Karasmanis, D Hwang, K Nakos, JR Bowen… - Current Biology, 2019 - cell.com
Abscission is the terminal step of mitosis that physically separates two daughter cells [1, 2].
Abscission requires the endocytic sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT), a …
Abscission requires the endocytic sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT), a …