Articles tagged with Cytokinesis
A recent study has identified Kif23 as a key regulator of embryonic brain development, highlighting its potential link to microcephaly. The research found that Kif23 is essential for neural progenitor cell proliferation and differentiation, with deficiency leading to decreased cell growth and increased apoptosis.
Carl-Philipp Heisenberg, a developmental biologist, has received a five-year €1M NOMIS grant to investigate the role of cytokinesis in early embryo development. His research aims to challenge the current understanding and uncover the mechanisms that shape complex life forms.
PIF proteins play organ-specific roles in regulating cell division in apical hooks and cotyledons, but not in hypocotyls. Cytokinesis is involved in the apical hook opening, and PIF proteins directly bind to the promoter of BUB3.1, a key regulator of microtubule reorganization during cytokinesis.
A global research team of 22 scientists has created a comprehensive glossary of terms to describe cellular processes in plants, aiming to clarify confusion among experts. The lexicon covers key structures and processes involved in cytokinesis, a crucial phase of cell division that could accelerate breeding for sustainable materials.
Researchers discovered that plastin, an actin-bundling protein, plays a crucial role in facilitating polarisation and cytokinesis in embryonic cells. The study revealed that plastin functions as a molecular rivet, enabling the cell cortex to withstand forces generated during filament contraction.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara discover that WDR5 plays a crucial role in the final step of cell division, promoting the disassembly of midbody microtubules and contributing to abscission. The study reveals that WDR5 localizes to the dark zone of the midbody, a previously considered 'junk' structure.
A study by MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers found that the enzyme PKM2 controls cell division, promoting tumor cell proliferation. PKM2's role in regulating cytokinesis was also identified as crucial for brain tumor development and malignant tumor progression.