Characterization of G2L3 (GAS2-like 3), a new microtubule- and actin-binding protein related to spectraplakins

J Biol Chem. 2011 Jul 15;286(28):24987-95. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M111.242263. Epub 2011 May 11.

Abstract

The microtubule (MT) and actin cytoskeletons are fundamental to cell integrity, because they control a host of cellular activities, including cell division, growth, polarization, and migration. Proteins involved in mediating the cross-talk between MT and actin cytoskeletons are key to many cellular processes and play important physiological roles. We identified a new member of the GAS2 family of MT-actin cross-linking proteins, named G2L3 (GAS2-like 3). We show that GAS2-like 3 is widely conserved throughout evolution and is ubiquitously expressed in human tissues. GAS2-like 3 interacts with filamentous actin and MTs via its single calponin homology type 3 domain and C terminus, respectively. Interestingly, the role of the putative MT-binding GAS2-related domain is to modulate the binding of GAS2-like 3 to both filamentous actin and MTs. This is in contrast to GAS2-related domains found in related proteins, where it functions as a MT-binding domain. Furthermore, we show that tubulin acetylation drives GAS2-like 3 localization to MTs and may provide functional insights into the role of GAS2-like 3.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / genetics
  • Actin Cytoskeleton / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Evolution, Molecular
  • Gene Expression Regulation / physiology
  • HEK293 Cells
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Microfilament Proteins / genetics
  • Microfilament Proteins / metabolism*
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins / genetics
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins / metabolism*
  • Microtubules / genetics
  • Microtubules / metabolism*
  • NIH 3T3 Cells
  • Organ Specificity / physiology
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary

Substances

  • Gas2l3 protein, human
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins