Characterization of the role of calcium in regulating the microtubule-destabilizing activity of MDP25

Plant Signal Behav. 2012 Jul;7(7):708-10. doi: 10.4161/psb.20336. Epub 2012 Jul 1.

Abstract

Regulation of cell elongation is important for plant morphogenesis. Many studies have shown that cortical microtubules play crucial roles during cell elongation and that microtubule stability, organization, and dynamics are regulated by microtubule regulatory proteins. Recently, we reported that a novel protein from Arabidopsis, termed microtubule-destabilizing protein 25 (MDP25), functions as a negative regulator of hypocotyl cell elongation. MDP25 destabilizes microtubules and exerts its effect on microtubules as a result of transient elevation of cytosolic calcium levels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Arabidopsis / drug effects
  • Arabidopsis / metabolism*
  • Arabidopsis Proteins / metabolism*
  • Calcium / metabolism*
  • Calcium Signaling
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins / metabolism
  • Microtubules / drug effects
  • Microtubules / metabolism*
  • Paclitaxel / pharmacology
  • Polymerization / drug effects

Substances

  • Arabidopsis Proteins
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins
  • MAP65-1 protein, Arabidopsis
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins
  • PCaP1 protein, Arabidopsis
  • Paclitaxel
  • Calcium