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- Title
Emerging roles for nucleoporins in reproductive cellular physiology.
- Authors
Preston, Claudia C.; Storm, Emily C.; Leonard, Riley J.; Faustino, Randolph S.
- Abstract
Nucleoporins are a specialized subset of nuclear proteins that comprise the nuclear pore complex and regulate nucleocytoplasmic transport. Recent demonstrations of roles for individual nucleoporins in multiple paradigms of differentiation via mechanisms independent of nuclear trafficking represent conceptual advances in understanding the contributions of nucleoporins to cellular development. Among these, a functional role for nucleoporins in reproductive fitness and gametogenesis has been identified, supported by robust models and clinical studies that leverage the power of next generation sequencing technology to identify reproductive-disease-associated mutations in specific nucleoporins. Proper nucleoporin function manifests in different ways during oogenesis and spermatogenesis. However, nonhuman models of gametogenesis may not recapitulate human mechanisms, which may confound translational interpretation and relevance. To circumvent these limitations, identification of reproductive pathologies in patients, combined with next generation sequencing approaches and advanced in silico tools, offers a powerful approach to investigate the potential function of nucleoporins in human reproduction. Ultimately, elucidating the role of nucleoporins in reproductive biology will provide opportunities for predictive, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies to address reproductive disorders.
- Subjects
NUCLEOPORINS; CELL physiology; NUCLEAR proteins; NUCLEAR transport; CELL differentiation
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology, 2019, Vol 97, Issue 4, p257
- ISSN
0008-4212
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1139/cjpp-2018-0436