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Structure of NT domain
Structural highlights
FunctionMACF1_HUMAN Isoform 2 is a F-actin-binding protein which may play a role in cross-linking actin to other cytoskeletal proteins and also binds to microtubules. Plays an important role in ERBB2-dependent stabilization of microtubules at the cell cortex. Acts as a positive regulator of Wnt receptor signaling pathway and is involved in the translocation of AXIN1 and its associated complex (composed of APC, CTNNB1 and GSK3B) from the cytoplasm to the cell membrane. Has actin-regulated ATPase activity and is essential for controlling focal adhesions (FAs) assembly and dynamics. May play role in delivery of transport vesicles containing GPI-linked proteins from the trans-Golgi network through its interaction with GOLGA4. Plays a key role in wound healing and epidermal cell migration. Required for efficient upward migration of bulge cells in response to wounding and this function is primarily rooted in its ability to coordinate MT dynamics and polarize hair follicle stem cells (By similarity).[1] [2] Publication Abstract from PubMedTurnover of focal adhesions allows cell retraction, which is essential for cell migration. The mammalian spectraplakin protein, ACF7 (Actin-Crosslinking Factor 7), promotes focal adhesion dynamics by targeting of microtubule plus ends towards focal adhesions. However, it remains unclear how the activity of ACF7 is regulated spatiotemporally to achieve focal adhesion-specific guidance of microtubule. To explore the potential mechanisms, we resolve the crystal structure of ACF7's NT (amino-terminal) domain, which mediates F-actin interactions. Structural analysis leads to identification of a key tyrosine residue at the calponin homology (CH) domain of ACF7, whose phosphorylation by Src/FAK (focal adhesion kinase) complex is essential for F-actin binding of ACF7. Using skin epidermis as a model system, we further demonstrate that the phosphorylation of ACF7 plays an indispensable role in focal adhesion dynamics and epidermal migration in vitro and in vivo. Together, our findings provide critical insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying coordinated cytoskeletal dynamics during cell movement. In vivo epidermal migration requires focal adhesion targeting of ACF7.,Yue J, Zhang Y, Liang WG, Gou X, Lee P, Liu H, Lyu W, Tang WJ, Chen SY, Yang F, Liang H, Wu X Nat Commun. 2016 May 24;7:11692. doi: 10.1038/ncomms11692. PMID:27216888[3] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References
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