Roles of BCCIP in chromosome stability and cytokinesis

Oncogene. 2007 Sep 20;26(43):6253-60. doi: 10.1038/sj.onc.1210460. Epub 2007 Apr 23.

Abstract

The BRCA2 gene is involved in recombinational DNA repair and cytokinesis. BRCA2 defects are associated with chromosomal abnormalities, which is a hallmark of genomic instability that contributes to tumorigenesis. Here, we show that downregulation of a BRCA2 interacting protein (BCCIP) in HT1080 cells leads to chromosomal polyploidization, centrosome amplification and abnormal mitotic spindle formation. The BCCIP knockdown cells can enter mitosis and retain spindle checkpoint, but fail to complete cytokinesis. Our data suggest an essential role of BCCIP in the maintenance of genomic integrity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Calcium-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Cell Cycle Proteins / genetics*
  • Cell Cycle Proteins / metabolism*
  • Cell Division
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Centrosome / metabolism
  • Chromosomal Instability / genetics*
  • Cytokinesis / genetics*
  • Gene Amplification / genetics
  • Humans
  • Nuclear Proteins / genetics*
  • Nuclear Proteins / metabolism*
  • RNA Interference

Substances

  • BCCIP protein, human
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins
  • Cell Cycle Proteins
  • Nuclear Proteins