Localization of a kinesin-like protein in generative cells of tobacco |
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Authors: | B. Liu B. A. Palevitz |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Botany, University of Georgia, 30602-7271 Athens, GA, USA;(2) Present address: Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA |
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Abstract: | Summary We have obtained immunofluorescence and immunoblot evidence for the presence of kinesin-like protein (KLP) in pollen tubes of tobacco using an antibody generated against peptides encoded by theKATA gene ofArabidopsis. This antibody recognizes an Mr 140,000 polypeptide inArabidopsis seedlings, and stains the mitotic apparatus in this species as well as in tobacco suspension cells. In tobacco pollen tubes prepared for dual immunofluorescence localizations of KLP and -tubulin, the antibody binds transiently to microtubule (Mt) bundles and the nucleus in premitotic generative cells; it then stains the developing mitotic apparatus as the nuclear envelope breaks down. By metaphase, fluorescence is located over kinetochore fibers and associated Mts. Localization of KLP is concentrated in the midzone during anaphase, and by early cytokinesis, it closely brackets the cell plate. Phragmoplast fluorescence then spreads along the phragmoplast distal to the cell plate. Punctate staining is also detected along vegetative Mts. No KLP localization is seen in pollen tubes treated with antibody after it had been preadsorbed to the antigenic peptides. The antibody recognizes an Mr 110,000 polypeptide in extracts of tobacco pollen tubes, and a polypeptide of somewhat lower Mr inTradescantia pollen tubes. Our results show that KLP(s) related to KatAp are present in tobacco generative cells and may play roles in the organization and/or operation of the mitotic apparatus and phragmoplast.Abbreviations KLP kinesin-like protein - Mt microtubule - MA mitotic apparatusDedicated to Professor Eldon H. Newcomb in recognition of his contributions to cell biology |
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Keywords: | Cytokinesis Kinesin-like protein Microtubule Mitosis Phragmoplast Pollen Tobacco |
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