Alternative splicing of the mouse profilin II gene generates functionally different profilin isoforms
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Alternative splicing of the mouse profilin II gene generates functionally different profilin isoforms
Abstract
Profilins are a conserved family of proteins participating in actin dynamics and cell motility. In the mouse, two profilin genes are known. Profilin I is expressed universally at high levels, while profilin II is expressed mainly in the brain. Here we describe the occurrence of two mouse profilin II isoforms, A and B, which are derived by alternative splicing. They are identical through residue 107 of the protein, but then have distinct C-terminal sequences. Profilin IIA binds to poly-L-proline and actin with high affinity similar to profilin I. Profilin IIB on the other hand does not bind to actin and the affinity for poly-L-proline is greatly diminished. However, tubulin was found to bind to GST-profilin IIB, and in vivo GFP-profilin IIB was recruited to spindles and asters during mitosis in HeLa cells. Our results indicate unexpected diversity in the functions of the profilin family of proteins, and suggest that in mouse profilin IIA is intimately involved in actin dynamics, while profilin IIB associates with other cytoskeletal components.
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