In mitosis,accurate chromosome segregation depends on the kinetochore,a supermolecular machinery that couples dynamic spin-dle microtubules to centromeric chromatin.However,the structure–activity relationship of the ...In mitosis,accurate chromosome segregation depends on the kinetochore,a supermolecular machinery that couples dynamic spin-dle microtubules to centromeric chromatin.However,the structure–activity relationship of the constitutive centromere-associated network(CCAN)during mitosis remains uncharacterized.Building on our recent cryo-electron microscopic analyses of human CCAN structure,we investigated how dynamic phosphorylation of human CENP-N regulates accurate chromosome segregation.Our mass spectrometric analyses revealed mitotic phosphorylation of CENP-N by CDK1,which modulates the CENP-L–CENP-N interaction for accurate chromosome segregation and CCAN organization.Perturbation of CENP-N phosphorylation is shown to prevent proper chromosome alignment and activate the spindle assembly checkpoint.These analyses provide mechanistic insight into a previously undefined link between the centromere–kinetochore network and accurate chromosome segregation.展开更多
Neuronal synapses are functional nodes in neural circuits.Their organization and activity define an individual's level of intelligence,emotional state and mental health.Changes in the structure and efficacy of synaps...Neuronal synapses are functional nodes in neural circuits.Their organization and activity define an individual's level of intelligence,emotional state and mental health.Changes in the structure and efficacy of synapses are the biological basis of learning and memory.However,investigation of the molecular architecture of synapses has been impeded by the lack of efficient techniques with sufficient resolution.Recent developments in state-of-the-art nano-imaging techniques have opened up a new window for dissecting the molecular organization of neuronal synapses with unprecedented resolution.Here,we review recent technological advances in nano-imaging techniques as well as their applications to the study of synapses,emphasizing super-resolution light microscopy and 3-dimensional electron tomography.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2022YFA1303100,2022YFA0806800,92153302,32090040,92254302,21922706,91853115 to X.L.,2017YFA0503600,31621002,U1532109,91853133 to J.Z.,32170733,2017YFA0102900,31871359 to Z.D.,32000858 to T.T.)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB37010105 to J.Z.and XDB19040000 to X.L.)+3 种基金the Ministry of Education(IRT_17R102,20113402130010,YD2070006001 to X.L.)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2108085J15 to Z.D.,2008085QC145 to T.T.)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WK2070000171 to T.T.)the University of Science and Technology of China Research Funds of the Double First-Class Initiative(YD2070002015 to X.Z.)。
文摘In mitosis,accurate chromosome segregation depends on the kinetochore,a supermolecular machinery that couples dynamic spin-dle microtubules to centromeric chromatin.However,the structure–activity relationship of the constitutive centromere-associated network(CCAN)during mitosis remains uncharacterized.Building on our recent cryo-electron microscopic analyses of human CCAN structure,we investigated how dynamic phosphorylation of human CENP-N regulates accurate chromosome segregation.Our mass spectrometric analyses revealed mitotic phosphorylation of CENP-N by CDK1,which modulates the CENP-L–CENP-N interaction for accurate chromosome segregation and CCAN organization.Perturbation of CENP-N phosphorylation is shown to prevent proper chromosome alignment and activate the spindle assembly checkpoint.These analyses provide mechanistic insight into a previously undefined link between the centromere–kinetochore network and accurate chromosome segregation.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30725017 and 30928003)MOST (2009CB941300)
文摘Neuronal synapses are functional nodes in neural circuits.Their organization and activity define an individual's level of intelligence,emotional state and mental health.Changes in the structure and efficacy of synapses are the biological basis of learning and memory.However,investigation of the molecular architecture of synapses has been impeded by the lack of efficient techniques with sufficient resolution.Recent developments in state-of-the-art nano-imaging techniques have opened up a new window for dissecting the molecular organization of neuronal synapses with unprecedented resolution.Here,we review recent technological advances in nano-imaging techniques as well as their applications to the study of synapses,emphasizing super-resolution light microscopy and 3-dimensional electron tomography.