Abstract
Proteins are directed to cellular compartments by specific localization signals. A GTP-driven cycle has now been identified as a mechanism for protein targeting to the nucleolus. The involvement of a GTP switch suggests that nucleolar localization can be regulated and may be responsive to extracellular stimuli via signaling pathways. The uncovered mechanism also implies that localization is determined by increased retention rather than directed targeting.
Publication types
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Comment
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
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Cell Nucleolus / metabolism*
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Cell Nucleus / chemistry
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Cell Nucleus / metabolism
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Cell Nucleus / physiology
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Cell Proliferation
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GTP-Binding Proteins
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Guanosine Triphosphate / metabolism
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Guanosine Triphosphate / physiology*
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Humans
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Intranuclear Space / metabolism
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Models, Biological
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Nuclear Proteins / metabolism*
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Protein Binding
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Protein Transport / physiology*
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Signal Transduction / physiology
Substances
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Carrier Proteins
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GNL3 protein, human
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Nuclear Proteins
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Guanosine Triphosphate
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GTP-Binding Proteins