Abstract
A nuclear isoform of myosin I β that contains a unique 16-amino acid amino-terminal extension has been identified. An affinity-purified antibody to the 16-amino acid peptide demonstrated nuclear staining. Confocal and electron microscopy revealed that nuclear myosin I β colocalized with RNA polymerase II in an α-amanitin- and actinomycin D-sensitive manner. The antibody coimmunoprecipitated RNA polymerase II and blocked in vitro RNA synthesis. This isoform of myosin I β appears to be in a complex with RNA polymerase II and may affect transcription.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 337-340 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 290 |
Issue number | 5490 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 13 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General