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Effects of /sup 60/Co gamma irradiation on the polymerization of microtubules in vitro

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3574674· OSTI ID:7083217
Microtubules have been shown to depolymerize in vitro into a high-molecular-weight aggregate and a 6S component. Irradation of these components separately has indicated that the 6S component is preferentially damaged. This was shown by a reduction in the extent of polymerization following reconstitution of the irradiated and control fractions. The irradiation had no apparent effect on either protein kinase activity or on (/sup 14/C)-colchicine binding ability. In addition, irradiation of depolymerized microtubules at various protein concentrations has demonstrated that the 6S tubulin is also preferentially damaged in the presence of the high-molecular-weight component.
Research Organization:
Georgetown, Univ., Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
7083217
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 71:2; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English