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Microtubule-associated protein RP/EB family member 1

Domain

Composed of two functionally independent domains. The N-terminal domain forms a hydrophobic cleft involved in microtubule binding and the C-terminal is involved in the formation of mutually exclusive complexes with APC and DCTN1.

Function

Plus-end tracking protein (+TIP) that binds to the plus-end of microtubules and regulates the dynamics of the microtubule cytoskeleton (PubMed:12388762, PubMed:16109370, PubMed:19632184, PubMed:21646404, PubMed:23001180, PubMed:28726242, PubMed:28814570, PubMed:34608293). Recruits other +TIP proteins to microtubules by binding to a conserved Ser-X-Leu-Pro (SXLP) motif in their polypeptide chains (PubMed:19632184, PubMed:36592928). Promotes cytoplasmic microtubule nucleation and elongation (PubMed:12388762, PubMed:16109370, PubMed:19632184, PubMed:21646404, PubMed:28726242, PubMed:28814570). Involved in mitotic spindle positioning by stabilizing microtubules and promoting dynamic connection between astral microtubules and the cortex during mitotic chromosome segregation (PubMed:12388762, PubMed:34608293). Assists chromosome alignment in metaphase by recruiting the SKA complex to the spindle and stabilizing its interactions with microtubule bundles (K-fibers) (PubMed:27225956, PubMed:36592928). Also acts as a regulator of minus-end microtubule organization: interacts with the complex formed by AKAP9 and PDE4DIP, leading to recruit CAMSAP2 to the Golgi apparatus, thereby tethering non-centrosomal minus-end microtubules to the Golgi, an important step for polarized cell movement (PubMed:28814570). Promotes elongation of CAMSAP2-decorated microtubule stretches on the minus-end of microtubules (PubMed:28814570). Acts as a regulator of autophagosome transport via interaction with CAMSAP2 (PubMed:28726242). Functions downstream of Rho GTPases and DIAPH1 in stable microtubule formation (By similarity). May play a role in cell migration (By similarity).

Post-translational modifications

Acetylation at Lys-220 by KAT2B/PCAF promotes dynamic kinetochore-microtubule interactions in early mitosis.

Crotonylated by KAT5 during mitosis, promoting astral microtubule plasticity and dynamic connection between astral microtubules and the cortex during mitotic chromosome segregation, thereby ensuring accurate spindle positioning in mitosis (PubMed:34608293). Decrotonylated by HDAC3 (PubMed:34608293).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the MAPRE family.

Tissue specificity

Ubiquitously expressed.

Cellular localization

  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Microtubule organizing center
  • Centrosome
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Spindle
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Spindle pole
  • Associated with the microtubule growing distal tips (PubMed:28814570). In addition to localizing to microtubule plus-ends, also exhibits some localization along the length of the microtubules (PubMed:27225956). Recruitment to the Golgi apparatus requires the presence of PDE4DIP isoform 13/MMG8/SMYLE (PubMed:25217626).

Alternative names

Microtubule-associated protein RP/EB family member 1, APC-binding protein EB1, End-binding protein 1, EB1, MAPRE1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

29999Da

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