abstract：:Mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) plays a pivotal role in controlling cell growth and metabolism in response to nutrients and growth factors. The activity of mTORC1 is dually regulated by amino acids and growth factor signaling, and amino acid-dependent mTORC1 activity is regulated by mTORC1 interacti...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Ito S,Nada S,Yamazaki D,Kimura T,Kajiwara K,Miki H,Okada M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of fluorescent proteins (FPs) has revolutionized cell biology. The fusion of targeting sequences to FPs enables the investigation of cellular organelles and their dynamics; however, occasionally, such fluorescent fusion proteins (FFPs) exhibit behavior different from that of the native proteins. Here, we...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Kashiwagi S,Fujioka Y,Satoh AO,Yoshida A,Fujioka M,Nepal P,Tsuzuki A,Aoki O,Paudel S,Sasajima H,Ohba Y

更新日期：2019-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：:In yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells, some aberrant multimembrane-spanning proteins are not transported to the cell surface but form and are accumulated in endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-derived subcompartments, known as the ER-associated compartments (ERACs), which are observed as puncta under fluorescence microscopy....

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Mai TC,Ishiwata-Kimata Y,Le QG,Kido H,Kimata Y

更新日期：2019-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Infantile hemangioma is the most common soft tissue tumors in childhood. In clinic, propranolol is widely used for infantile hemangioma therapy. However, some of the infantile hemangioma patients display resistance to propranolol treatment. Previous studies show that miR-187-3p is inhibited in hepatocellular carcinoma...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Liu C,Zhao Z,Ji Z,Jiang Y,Zheng J

更新日期：2019-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial tubules, consisting of the epithelial cell sheet with a central lumen, are the basic structure of many organs. Mechanical forces play an important role in epithelial tubulogenesis; however, little is known about the mechanisms controlling the mechanical forces during epithelial tubule morphogenesis. Solo (a...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Nishimura R,Kato K,Fujiwara S,Ohashi K,Mizuno K

更新日期：2018-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Genomics and proteomics studies in Chlamydomonas have revealed that an axoneme is composed of 200-600 types of proteins, including uncharacterized proteins collectively named flagellar-associated proteins (FAPs). Nine FAPs contain the EF-hand motif; however, they have not yet been well characterized. To find component...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Kirima J,Oiwa K

更新日期：2018-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Actin, a major component of microfilaments, is involved in various eukaryotic cellular functions. Over the past two decades, actin fused with fluorescent protein has been used as a probe to detect the organization and dynamics of the actin cytoskeleton in living eukaryotic cells. It is generally assumed that the expre...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Nagasaki A,T Kijima S,Yumoto T,Imaizumi M,Yamagishi A,Kim H,Nakamura C,Q P Uyeda T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone chaperones are a group of histone-binding proteins that facilitate the assembly of nucleosomes, the fundamental structural units of chromatin in eukaryotes. In nucleosome assembly, deposition of a histone H3-H4 tetramer onto DNA is the first and critical step, which is mediated by the histone chaperones HIRA a...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Zhu R,Iwabuchi M,Ohsumi K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pericentric regions form epigenetically organized, silent heterochromatin structures that accumulate histone H3 lysine 9 tri-methylation (H3K9me3) and heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1), a methylated H3K9-binding protein. At pericentric regions, Suv39h is the major enzyme that generates H3K9me3. Suv39h also interacts dir...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Muramatsu D,Kimura H,Kotoshiba K,Tachibana M,Shinkai Y

更新日期：2016-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The Golgi stress response is a homeostatic mechanism that controls the capacity of the Golgi apparatus in accordance with cellular demands. When the capacity of the Golgi apparatus becomes insufficient (Golgi stress), transcription levels of Golgi-related genes encoding glycosylation enzymes, a Golgi structural protei...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Taniguchi M,Sasaki-Osugi K,Oku M,Sawaguchi S,Tanakura S,Kawai Y,Wakabayashi S,Yoshida H

更新日期：2016-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The Saccharomyces cerevisiae autophagy-initiation complex, Atg1 kinase complex, consists of Atg1, Atg13, Atg17, Atg29, and Atg31, while the corresponding complex in most other eukaryotes, including mammals, is composed of ULK1 (or ULK2), Atg13, FIP200 (also known as RB1CC1), and Atg101. ULKs are homologs of Atg1, and ...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Noda NN,Mizushima N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous types of cancer cells migrate into extracellular tissues. This phenomenon is termed invasion, and is associated with poor prognosis in cancer patients. In this study, we demonstrated that filamin B (FLNb), an actin-binding protein, is highly expressed in cancer cell lines that exhibit high invasiveness, with ...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Iguchi Y,Ishihara S,Uchida Y,Tajima K,Mizutani T,Kawabata K,Haga H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) is a conserved protein kinase central to the cell-cycle checkpoint during DNA damage response (DDR). Until recently, ATR, a protein kinase activated in response to DNA damage or stalled replication, has been considered as the sole regulator of Chk1. Recent progress, however, has led to the i...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Goto H,Kasahara K,Inagaki M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we describe the design and synthesis of a bifunctional two-photon fluorescence probe, N,N'-‍dimethyl-4,4'-(biphenyl-2,1-ethenediyl)dipyridinium hexafluorophosphate (BP6). HeLa, Hek293, and Paramecium caudatum cells were stained with BP6. BP6 accumulated on the mitochondria of all three cell types when the mitocho...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Moritomo H,Yamada K,Kojima Y,Suzuki Y,Tani S,Kinoshita H,Sasaki A,Mikuni S,Kinjo M,Kawamata J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple type I and II hair keratins are expressed in hair-forming cells but the role of each protein in hair fiber formation remains obscure. In this study, recombinant proteins of human type I hair keratins (K35, K36 and K38) and type II hair keratins (K81 and K85) were prepared using bacterial expression systems. T...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Honda Y,Koike K,Kubo Y,Masuko S,Arakawa Y,Ando S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have revealed various biological functions for repetitive sequences, which make up about half of the human genome. One such sequence, major satellites, which are tandem repetitive sequences adjacent to the centromere, have been shown to be a kinetochore component that plays a role in the formation and f...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Kishi Y,Kondo S,Gotoh Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The precise control of spindle microtubule (MT) dynamics is essential for chromosome capture and alignment. Kif18A/kinesin-8, an essential regulator of kinetochore MT dynamics, accumulates at its plus-ends in metaphase but not prometaphase cells. The underlying mechanism of time-dependent and kinetochore MT-specific p...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Masuda N,Shimodaira T,Shiu SJ,Tokai-Nishizumi N,Yamamoto T,Ohsugi M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transcription factor ATF6 is constitutively synthesized as a type II transmembrane protein embedded in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). When unfolded proteins accumulate in the ER, ATF6 senses such ER stress via an as yet undetermined mechanism and relocates to the Golgi apparatus where it is cleaved by sequential ...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Sato Y,Nadanaka S,Okada T,Okawa K,Mori K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, we would like to point out important milestones in the study of nuclear radial positioning and gene expression during differentiation processes. In addition, changes in the histone signature that significantly precede various differentiation pathways are reviewed. We address the regulatory functions of chromatin...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Harnicarová Horáková A,Bártová E,Kozubek S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the role of VAMP8/endobrevin in constitutive exocytosis, we have examined the exocytotic pathways of VAMP8 and human growth hormone, both GFP-tagged, by total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRF-M). Human GH-GFP and VAMP8-GFP were similarly expressed in small round vesicles and elongated tubu...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Okayama M,Arakawa T,Tanimura A,Mizoguchi I,Tajima Y,Takuma T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of the importance of vitamin A in the human immune system and the central role of interleukin-2 (IL-2) in the proliferation of T-lymphocytes, we examined the effects of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) on the protein and gene expression of IL-2 in the human T-cell line HUT-78 when stimulated with either 12-O-tet...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Goto S,Okada N,Kaneko A,Isemura M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histone modifications play critical roles in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression and in the maintenance of genome integrity. Acetylation and methylation of histone H3 are particularly important in gene activation and silencing. We generated and characterized a panel of mouse monoclonal antibodies that specifi...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Kimura H,Hayashi-Takanaka Y,Goto Y,Takizawa N,Nozaki N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NBT-II cells on collagen-coated substrates move rapidly and persistently, maintaining a semi-circular shape with a large lamellipodium, in a manner similar to fish keratocytes. The inhibitor of phospholipase D (PLD), n-butanol, completely blocked the migration and disturbed the characteristic localization of actin alo...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Nagasaki A,Inotsume K,Kanada M,Uyeda TQ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of heavy ion microbeams on muscle fibers isolated from mouse skeletal muscles were examined by electron microscopy. The plasma membranes of heavy ion beam-irradiated areas of muscle fibers showed irregular protrusions and invaginations. In the cytoplasm, an irregular distribution of microfilaments was foun...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Hino M,Wada S,Tajika Y,Morimura Y,Hamada N,Funayama T,Sakashita T,Kakizaki T,Kobayashi Y,Yorifuji H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mouse embryonic stem (mES) cells can be maintained in undifferentiated state in the presence of a cytokine, leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF). Many investigators found that STAT3 activation is important for the maintenance of pluripotency by LIF. However, the downstream pathways of STAT3 activation are still unknown. T...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Ko SY,Kang HY,Lee HS,Han SY,Hong SH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endolymphatic sac (ES) is believed to play an important role in maintaining homeostasis in the inner ear by the absorption and endocytosis of endolymph. Megalin is a 600-kDa multiligand endocytic receptor expressed in certain types of absorptive epithelia including kidney proximal tubules. We analyzed the immunore...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Ishida T,Hatae T,Nishi N,Araki N

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the proposed roles of sarcoglycan is to stabilize dystrophin glycoprotein complexes in muscle sarcolemma. Involvement in signal transduction has also been proposed and abnormalities in some sarcoglycan genes are known to be responsible for muscular dystrophy. While characterization of sarcoglycans in muscle has...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Hashimoto R,Yamaguchi M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The localization of mRNA in neuronal dendrites plays a role in both locally and temporally regulated protein synthesis, which is required for certain forms of synaptic plasticity. RNA granules constitute a dendritic mRNA transport machinery in neurons, which move along microtubules. RNA granules contain densely packed...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Miki T,Takano K,Yoneda Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ran is a nuclear Ras-like GTPase that is required for various nuclear events including the bi-directional transport of proteins and ribonucleoproteins through the nuclear pore complex, spindle formation, and reassembly of the nuclear envelope. One of the key regulators of Ran is RanGAP1, a Ran specific GTPase activati...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Takeda E,Hieda M,Katahira J,Yoneda Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we report a new method of isolating epidermal desmosomes from Xenopus laevis, and a major constituent of desmosomes designated as Xenopus desmogleins (XDsg). Isolation of desmosomes from Xenopus laevis epidermis was carried out by a two step-incubation with different concentrations of NP-40. After discontinuous s...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Ohga R,Shida M,Shida H

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cultured hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are known to change their morphology and function with respect to the production of extracellular matrices (ECMs) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in response to ECM components. We examined the regulatory role of the native form of type I collagen fibrils in pro-MMP-2 product...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Wang DR,Sato M,Li LN,Miura M,Kojima N,Senoo H

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All trans retinoic acid (ATRA), a differentiation inducer for human myeloid NB4 cells, induced accumulation of lipid droplet as determined by positivity of Nile Red and Oil Red O in this cell line. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), although not having detectable effect by itself, exerted the additive effe...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Inazawa Y,Nakatsu M,Yasugi E,Saeki K,Yuo A

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proto-oncogene c-myc is a multifunctional gene that regulates cell division, cell growth, and apoptosis. Here we report a new function of c-myc: induction of autophagy. Autophagy is a bulk degradation system for intracellular proteins. Autophagy proceeds with characteristic morphologies, which begins with the form...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Tsuneoka M,Umata T,Kimura H,Koda Y,Nakajima M,Kosai K,Takahashi T,Takahashi Y,Yamamoto A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), a mesenchymal cell type in hepatic parenchyma, have unique features with respect to their cellular origin, morphology, and function. Normal, quiescent HSCs function as major vitamin A-storing cells containing over 80% of total vitamin A in the body to maintain vitamin A homeostasis. HSCs...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Sato M,Suzuki S,Senoo H

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autophagy is a starvation response in eukaryotes by which the cell delivers cytoplasmic components to the vacuole for degradation, and is mediated by a double membrane structure called the autophagosome. We have previously proposed that the specific combination of COPII like components, including Sec24p, is required f...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Hamasaki M,Noda T,Ohsumi Y

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonmuscle myosin II activity is regulated by phosphorylation of the myosin II regulatory light chain (MRLC) at Ser19 or at both Thr18 and Ser19, and the phosphorylation of MRLC promotes the contractility and stability of actomyosin. To analyze the states of MRLC phosphorylation at the leading edge in the motile HeLa c...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Uchimura T,Fumoto K,Yamamoto Y,Ueda K,Hosoya H

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marvelous background rejection in total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIR-FM) has made it possible to visualize single-fluorophores in living cells. Cell signaling proteins including peptide hormones, membrane receptors, small G proteins, cytoplasmic kinases as well as small signaling compounds have bee...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Sako Y,Uyemura T

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that the organization of microtubules during mitosis plays an important role in cytokinesis in animal cells. We studied the organization of microtubules during the first cleavage and its role in cytokinesis of Xenopus eggs. First, we examined the immunofluorescent localization of microtubules in ...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Takayama M,Noguchi T,Yamashiro S,Mabuchi I

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The involvement of actin filaments from the host cell on the process of invasion of trypomastigote forms of Trypanosma cruzi was analyzed in seven different cell lines. Prior incubation of all cell lines with cytochalasin D, under conditions which interfere with actin filaments, markedly inhibited parasite internaliza...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Rosestolato CT,Dutra Jda M,De Souza W,de Carvalho TM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have demonstrated that vesicle transport to cleavage furrow is indispensable for cytokinesis. Some animal and plant cells form distinct structures during cell division known as central spindle and phragmoplast, respectively. Several essential factors involved in the vesicle transport have been isolated ...

journal_title：Cell structure and function

authors： Edamatsu M

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00