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The mitotic spindle protein SPAG5/Astrin connects to the Usher protein network postmitotically

Ronald RoepmanUwe WolfrumLisette HetterschijtMariam G AslanyanErwin Van WijkBert Van Der ZwaagJan E.e. KeunenHannie KremerTheo A. PetersFerry F.j. KerstenKatharina Bauβ

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Retinal degenerationGenetics and epigenetic pathways of disease [NCMLS 6]Usher syndromeBiologyPhotoreceptor cell03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineMicrotubuleEvaluation of complex medical interventions Genomic disorders and inherited multi-system disorders [NCEBP 2]Retinitis pigmentosamedicineotorhinolaryngologic diseasesBasal bodylcsh:QH573-671Ganglion cell layer030304 developmental biologyGenetics0303 health sciencesRetinalcsh:CytologyResearchPathogenesis and modulation of inflammation Infection and autoimmunity [N4i 1]Cell Biologymedicine.diseaseGenetics and epigenetic pathways of disease Plasticity and memory [NCMLS 6]eye diseasesCell biologyGenetics and epigenetic pathways of disease DCN MP - Plasticity and memory [NCMLS 6]medicine.anatomical_structure030220 oncology & carcinogenesissense organs

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Abstract Background Mutations in the gene for Usher syndrome 2A (USH2A) are causative for non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome, a condition that is the most common cause of combined deaf-blindness. To gain insight into the molecular pathology underlying USH2A-associated retinal degeneration, we aimed to identify interacting proteins of USH2A isoform B (USH2AisoB) in the retina. Results We identified the centrosomal and microtubule-associated protein sperm-associated antigen (SPAG)5 in the retina. SPAG5 was also found to interact with another previously described USH2AisoB interaction partner: the centrosomal ninein-like protein NINLisoB. Using In situ hybridization, we found that Spag5 was widely expressed during murine embryonic development, with prominent signals in the eye, cochlea, brain, kidney and liver. SPAG5 expression in adult human tissues was detected by quantitative PCR, which identified expression in the retina, brain, intestine, kidney and testis. In the retina, Spag5, Ush2aisoB and NinlisoB were present at several subcellular structures of photoreceptor cells, and colocalized at the basal bodies. Conclusions Based on these results and on the suggested roles for USH proteins in vesicle transport and providing structural support to both the inner ear and the retina, we hypothesize that SPAG5, USH2AisoB and NINLisoB may function together in microtubule-based cytoplasmic trafficking of proteins that are essential for cilium formation, maintenance and/or function.

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2011-05-04
10.1186/2046-2530-1-2http://hdl.handle.net/2066/109883