Nesprin-2 interacts with α-catenin and regulates Wnt signaling at the nuclear envelope

Sascha Neumann, Maria Schneider, Rebecca L. Daugherty, Cara J. Gottardi, Sabine A. Eming, Asa Beijer, Angelika A. Noegel, Iakowos Karakesisoglou

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Abstract

Nesprins and emerin are structural nuclear envelope proteins that tether nuclei to the cytoskeleton. In this work, we identified the cytoskeleton- associated α-N/E-catenins as novel nesprin-2-binding partners. The association involves the C termini of nesprin-2 giant and α-N/E-catenins. α-E/T/N-catenins are known primarily for their roles in cadherin-mediated cell-cell adhesion. Here, we show that, in addition, α-catenin forms complexes with nesprin-2 that include β-catenin and emerin. We demonstrate that the depletion of nesprin-2 reduces both the amount of active β-catenin inside the nucleus and T-cell factor/lymphoid-enhancing factor-dependent transcription. Taken together, these findings suggest novel nesprin-2 functions in cellular signaling. Moreover, we propose that, in contrast to emerin, nesprin-2 is a positive regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)34932-34938
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume285
Issue number45
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 5 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology

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