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First published online May 14, 2007
doi: 10.1242/10.1242/jcs.03442


Journal of Cell Science 120, 1717-1722 (2007)
Published by The Company of Biologists 2007
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Cooperative mechanisms of mitotic spindle formation

Christopher B. O'Connell and Alexey L. Khodjakov

Division of Molecular Medicine, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY 12201-0509, USA

e-mails: oconnell{at}wadsworth.org; khodj{at}wadsworth.org

Accepted 8 March 2007

Cooperativity is well known to promote the speed of some biochemical reactions by accelerating the activity of enzymes. Recent studies have shown that cooperative interactions also function during the formation of a complex cellular structure, the mitotic spindle. Capture of kinetochores by dynamic astral microtubules was originally proposed as the basis of spindle formation. However, mounting evidence indicates that a more complex series of events occurs. It is now clear that there are multiple microtubule nucleation and capture sites throughout the spindle. Kinetochores, centrosomes and microtubules play multiple roles in establishing connections between spindle components and integrating them into a common structure. These data support a modified search-and-capture model that incorporates additional assembly pathways coordinated by a RanGTP gradient.

Key words: Mitosis, Spindle assembly, Cell division


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