Caspase-4 has a role in cell division in epithelial cells through actin depolymerization.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun
; 695: 149394, 2024 Feb 05.
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ABSTRACT
In addition to its role in pyroptosis and inflammatory cytokine maturation, caspase-4 (CASP4) also contributes to the fusion of phagosomes with lysosomes and cell migration. However, its role in cell division remains elusive. In this study, we demonstrate that CASP4 is indispensable for proper cell division in epithelial cells. Knockout of CASP4 (CASP4 KO) in HepG2 cells led to delayed cell proliferation, increased cell size, and increased multinucleation. In mitosis, CASP4 KO cells showed multipolar spindles, asymmetric spindle positioning, and chromosome segregation errors, ultimately increasing DNA content and chromosome number. We also found that phalloidin, a marker of filamentous actin, increased in CASP4 KO cells owing to suppressed actin depolymerization. Moreover, the levels of actin polymerization-related proteins, including Rho-associated protein kinase1 (ROCK1), LIM kinase1 (LIMK1), and phosphorylated cofilin, significantly increased in CASP4 KO cells. These results suggest that CASP4 contributes to proper cell division through actin depolymerization.
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Assunto principal:
Actinas
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Fatores de Despolimerização de Actina
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En
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Japão