Abstract
Faithful chromosome segregation depends on the precise timing of chromatid separation, which is enforced by checkpoint signals generated at kinetochores. Here, we provide evidence that the C-terminal domain (CTD) of DNA topoisomerase IIα (Topo II) provides a novel function at inner centromeres of kinetochores in mitosis. We find that the yeast CTD is required for recruitment of the tension checkpoint kinase Ipl1/Aurora B to inner centromeres in metaphase but is not required in interphase. Conserved CTD SUMOylation sites are required for Ipl1 recruitment. This inner-centromere CTD function is distinct from the catalytic activity of Topo II. Genetic and biochemical evidence suggests that Topo II recruits Ipl1 via the Haspin-histone H3 threonine 3 phosphorylation pathway. Finally, Topo II and Sgo1 are equally important for Ipl1 recruitment to inner centromeres. This indicates H3 T3-Phos/H2A T120-Phos is a universal epigenetic signature that defines the eukaryotic inner centromere and provides the binding site for Ipl1/Aurora B.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 651-664 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Cell Biology |
| Volume | 213 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
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A noncatalytic function of the topoisomerase II CTD in Aurora B recruitment to inner centromeres during mitosis. / Edgerton, Heather; Johansson, Marnie; Keifenheim, Daniel; Mukherjee, Soumya; Chacón, Jeremy M.; Bachant, Jeff; Gardner, Melissa K.; Clarke, Duncan J.
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T1 - A noncatalytic function of the topoisomerase II CTD in Aurora B recruitment to inner centromeres during mitosis
AU - Edgerton, Heather
AU - Johansson, Marnie
AU - Keifenheim, Daniel
AU - Mukherjee, Soumya
AU - Chacón, Jeremy M.
AU - Bachant, Jeff
AU - Gardner, Melissa K.
AU - Clarke, Duncan J.
PY - 2016/1/1
Y1 - 2016/1/1
N2 - Faithful chromosome segregation depends on the precise timing of chromatid separation, which is enforced by checkpoint signals generated at kinetochores. Here, we provide evidence that the C-terminal domain (CTD) of DNA topoisomerase IIα (Topo II) provides a novel function at inner centromeres of kinetochores in mitosis. We find that the yeast CTD is required for recruitment of the tension checkpoint kinase Ipl1/Aurora B to inner centromeres in metaphase but is not required in interphase. Conserved CTD SUMOylation sites are required for Ipl1 recruitment. This inner-centromere CTD function is distinct from the catalytic activity of Topo II. Genetic and biochemical evidence suggests that Topo II recruits Ipl1 via the Haspin-histone H3 threonine 3 phosphorylation pathway. Finally, Topo II and Sgo1 are equally important for Ipl1 recruitment to inner centromeres. This indicates H3 T3-Phos/H2A T120-Phos is a universal epigenetic signature that defines the eukaryotic inner centromere and provides the binding site for Ipl1/Aurora B.
AB - Faithful chromosome segregation depends on the precise timing of chromatid separation, which is enforced by checkpoint signals generated at kinetochores. Here, we provide evidence that the C-terminal domain (CTD) of DNA topoisomerase IIα (Topo II) provides a novel function at inner centromeres of kinetochores in mitosis. We find that the yeast CTD is required for recruitment of the tension checkpoint kinase Ipl1/Aurora B to inner centromeres in metaphase but is not required in interphase. Conserved CTD SUMOylation sites are required for Ipl1 recruitment. This inner-centromere CTD function is distinct from the catalytic activity of Topo II. Genetic and biochemical evidence suggests that Topo II recruits Ipl1 via the Haspin-histone H3 threonine 3 phosphorylation pathway. Finally, Topo II and Sgo1 are equally important for Ipl1 recruitment to inner centromeres. This indicates H3 T3-Phos/H2A T120-Phos is a universal epigenetic signature that defines the eukaryotic inner centromere and provides the binding site for Ipl1/Aurora B.
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U2 - 10.1083/jcb.201511080
DO - 10.1083/jcb.201511080
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JO - Journal of Cell Biology
JF - Journal of Cell Biology
SN - 0021-9525
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