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Actin-like protein associated with plasma membranes from Euglena gracilis

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Summary, in English

Microtubules are characteristic components of the membrane skeleton of Euglena gracilis, but whether microfilaments are present has been controversial. We here present evidence that an actin-like protein may indeed be associated with the plasma membrane (PM) of E. gracilis. Firstly, a 47 kDa, PM-associated, polypeptide was recognized by an anti-amoeba actin antibody. Secondly, this 47 kDa protein seemed to be peripherally attached to PM in much the same way as β-tubulin, since both could be released from PM by treatment with 150 mM NaOH but not with ethylene glycol, NaCl, or formamide. Thirdly, the 47 kDa polypeptide and β-tubulin were found mainly in the Triton X-1 14-insoluble fraction, indicating that they were part of a protein complex resistant to detergents, such as the cytoskeleton. Finally, DNase I activity was inhibited by a fraction enriched in the 47 kDa polypeptide, a property typical of actin.

Publishing year

1998

Language

English

Pages

153-160

Publication/Series

Protoplasma

Volume

202

Issue

3-4

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Springer

Topic

  • Biological Sciences

Keywords

  • Actin
  • Anti-actin antibody
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Euglena gracilis
  • Triton X-114
  • DNAse I

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1615-6102