The roles of histone post-translational modifications in the formation and function of a mitotic chromosome

Marco A. Andonegui-Elguera, Rodrigo E. Cáceres-Gutiérrez, Alejandro López-Saavedra, Fernanda Cisneros-Soberanis, Montserrat Justo-Garrido, José Díaz-Chávez, Luis A. Herrera

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Abstract

During mitosis, many cellular structures are organized to segregate the replicated genome to the daughter cells. Chromatin is condensed to shape a mitotic chromosome. A multiprotein complex known as kinetochore is organized on a specific region of each chromosome, the centromere, which is defined by the presence of a histone H3 variant called CENP-A. The cytoskeleton is re-arranged to give rise to the mitotic spindle that binds to kinetochores and leads to the movement of chromosomes. How chromatin regulates different activities during mitosis is not well known. The role of histone post-translational modifications (HPTMs) in mitosis has been recently revealed. Specific HPTMs participate in local compaction during chromosome condensation. On the other hand, HPTMs are involved in CENP-A incorporation in the centromere region, an essential activity to maintain centromere identity. HPTMs also participate in the formation of regulatory protein complexes, such as the chromosomal passenger complex (CPC) and the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC). Finally, we discuss how HPTMs can be modified by environmental factors and the possible consequences on chromosome segregation and genome stability.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages19
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume23
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Aug 2022

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • histones
  • mitosis
  • centromere
  • kinetochore
  • chromosome condensation
  • nickel
  • arsenic

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