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Dynein-dependent motility of microtubules and nucleation sites supports polarization of the tubulin array in the fungus Ustilago maydis.
Molecular biology of the cell - 1 Jul 2006
Fink Gero, Steinberg Gero
Abstract excerpt
Microtubules (MTs) are often organized by a nucleus-associated MT organizing center (MTOC). In addition, in neurons and epithelial cells, motor-based transport of assembled MTs determines the polarity of the MT array. Here, we show that MT motility participates in MT organization in the fungus Ustilago maydis. In budding cells, most MTs are nucleated by three to six small and motile gamma-tubulin-containing MTOCs...
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