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What characterizes anterograde transport in neurons?
What characterizes anterograde transport in neurons?
- Transport from the soma to the axon terminal (correct)
- Transport from the axon terminal to the soma
- Transport using actin filaments
- Involvement of retrograde motors
What is the role of kinesin motors in the transport process?
What is the role of kinesin motors in the transport process?
- Binding to cargo molecules for retrograde movement
- Interacting only with actin filaments
- Facilitating anterograde transport of various cargo (correct)
- Transporting proteins exclusively in the soma
Which motor protein is responsible for retrograde transport?
Which motor protein is responsible for retrograde transport?
- Dynein (correct)
- Actin
- Myosin
- Kinesin
How does dynein require assistance to perform its function?
How does dynein require assistance to perform its function?
In what direction does retrograde transport occur along microtubules?
In what direction does retrograde transport occur along microtubules?
What structural composition primarily defines kinesin motors?
What structural composition primarily defines kinesin motors?
What type of cargo can kinesin motors transport?
What type of cargo can kinesin motors transport?
Which kinesin is specifically noted for moving mitochondria?
Which kinesin is specifically noted for moving mitochondria?
What is the primary mechanism by which microtubules exhibit dynamic instability?
What is the primary mechanism by which microtubules exhibit dynamic instability?
Which class of motor proteins generally moves cargo towards the positive end of microtubules?
Which class of motor proteins generally moves cargo towards the positive end of microtubules?
Where does catastrophe primarily occur in the microtubule structure?
Where does catastrophe primarily occur in the microtubule structure?
How does the polarity of microtubules affect their function in axonal transport?
How does the polarity of microtubules affect their function in axonal transport?
What role do EB proteins play in microtubule dynamics?
What role do EB proteins play in microtubule dynamics?
In the context of tissue integrity, why is the orientation of microtubules during cell division important?
In the context of tissue integrity, why is the orientation of microtubules during cell division important?
What is a potential result of incorrect microtubule connections in the mitotic spindle?
What is a potential result of incorrect microtubule connections in the mitotic spindle?
Which structure is primarily responsible for nucleating new microtubules?
Which structure is primarily responsible for nucleating new microtubules?
What is the main function of kinesins in neuronal transport?
What is the main function of kinesins in neuronal transport?
Which protein inhibits the association of KIF5 with synaptic vesicles?
Which protein inhibits the association of KIF5 with synaptic vesicles?
What is the role of actin microfilaments in neurons?
What is the role of actin microfilaments in neurons?
What effect does the binding of ZBP1 to beta-actin mRNA have?
What effect does the binding of ZBP1 to beta-actin mRNA have?
How do GTPases regulate transport capacity in neurons?
How do GTPases regulate transport capacity in neurons?
Which process triggers the need for fast local translation in neurons?
Which process triggers the need for fast local translation in neurons?
Microtubules in neurons are primarily responsible for which function?
Microtubules in neurons are primarily responsible for which function?
What is the significance of phosphorylations in the transport process of kinesins?
What is the significance of phosphorylations in the transport process of kinesins?
Study Notes
Intracellular Neuron Transport
- Two-way transport occurs in neurons, utilizing molecular motors and microtubules as pathways.
- Anterograde transport:
- Moves from the soma to the axon terminal.
- Mediated by kinesin motors.
- Transports proteins, vesicles, and organelles.
- Retrograde transport:
- Moves from the axon terminal to the soma.
- Mediated by dynein motors.
- Transports organelles, endosomes, and signaling molecules.
Molecular Motors
- Kinesin motors are multimeric proteins with:
- Two heavy chains that bind microtubules.
- Two light chains that bind cargo.
- Dynein motors are multimeric proteins containing:
- Light, medium, and heavy chains.
- Dynactin, a complex of 11 proteins, is required for function.
- Dynactin binds cargo.
- KIF5A, KIF5C, and KIF5B are neuron-specific kinesins.
- KIF1Ba and the KIF5 family transport mitochondria.
Microtubule Dynamics
- Microtubules (MTs) are dynamic polymers, constantly undergoing growth and catastrophe.
- Dynamic instability is driven by GTP hydrolysis in beta-tubulin molecules.
- MT dynamism plays a role in:
- Mitotic spindle formation and chromosome alignment.
- Axon growth and guidance.
- Growth cone exploration.
mRNA Transport and Local Translation
- mRNA transport to distal neuronal processes is regulated by:
- RNA-binding proteins (RBPs).
- Interaction with kinesins.
- Inhibition of translation during transport.
- mRNAs travel as ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes in a translationally inhibited state.
- Activity can control mRNA transport by affecting the number of RNP granules.
Actin Microfilaments
- Actin microfilaments are 8nm thick and composed of actin.
- Actin is a conserved and abundant protein, representing up to 10% of total protein in muscle cells.
- In neurons, microfilaments:
- Interact with the plasma membrane.
- Contribute to the shape and organization of surface structures.
- Act as pathways for myosin motors, transporting organelles and molecules over short distances.
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Test your knowledge on the intracellular transport mechanisms in neurons, focusing on the roles of kinesin and dynein motors. Understand the differences between anterograde and retrograde transport, and the significance of microtubules in these processes.
