Whole genome functional analysis identifies novel components required for mitotic spindle integrity in human cells.
Genome Biol
; 9(2): R44, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The mitotic spindle is a complex mechanical apparatus required for accurate segregation of sister chromosomes during mitosis. We designed a genetic screen using automated microscopy to discover factors essential for mitotic progression. Using a RNA interference library of 49,164 double-stranded RNAs targeting 23,835 human genes, we performed a loss of function screen to look for small interfering RNAs that arrest cells in metaphase.RESULTS:
Here we report the identification of genes that, when suppressed, result in structural defects in the mitotic spindle leading to bent, twisted, monopolar, or multipolar spindles, and cause cell cycle arrest. We further describe a novel analysis methodology for large-scale RNA interference datasets that relies on supervised clustering of these genes based on Gene Ontology, protein families, tissue expression, and protein-protein interactions.CONCLUSION:
This approach was utilized to classify functionally the identified genes in discrete mitotic processes. We confirmed the identity for a subset of these genes and examined more closely their mechanical role in spindle architecture.
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Colección:
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Genoma Humano
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ARN Interferente Pequeño
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Mitosis
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Huso Acromático
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Genome Biol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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GENETICA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos