Dual regulation of neuronal morphogenesis by a delta-catenin-cortactin complex and Rho.
Dual regulation of neuronal morphogenesis by a delta-catenin-cortactin complex and Rho.
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DOI:
10.1083/jcb.200211025
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发表时间:
2003-07-07
影响因子:
7.8
通讯作者:
Kosik, Kenneth S
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作者:
Martinez, Maria Cruz;Ochiishi, Tomoyo;Majewski, Michael;Kosik, Kenneth S
δ-Catenin is a neuronal protein that contains 10 Armadillo motifs and binds to the juxtamembrane segment of classical cadherins. We report that δ-catenin interacts with cortactin in a tyrosine phosphorylation–dependent manner. This interaction occurs within a region of the δ-catenin sequence that is also essential for the neurite elongation effects. Src family kinases can phosphorylate δ-catenin and bind to δ-catenin through its polyproline tract. Under conditions when tyrosine phosphorylation is reduced, δ-catenin binds to cortactin and cells extend unbranched primary processes. Conversely, increasing tyrosine phosphorylation disrupts the δ-catenin–cortactin complex. When RhoA is inhibited, δ-catenin enhances the effects of Rho inhibition on branching. We conclude that δ-catenin contributes to setting a balance between neurite elongation and branching in the elaboration of a complex dendritic tree.