Efforts in this proposal focus on determining the mechanisms of regulation of vertebrate myosin-I. Myosin-I isoforms are the single-headed, membrane-associated members of the myosin superfamily that are found in most eukaryotic cells. Myosin-Is comprise the largest unconventional myosin family found in humans (eight genes). The large size and expression profile of the vertebrate myosin-I family distinguishes it as one of the most diverse classes. Myosin-Is play essential roles in membrane dynamics, cytoskeletal structure, mechanical signal-transduction, endosome processing, and possibly nuclear transcription. We are only now learning the molecular roles and modes of regulation of this important class of motors. Therefore, our efforts in this proposal focus on understanding the physical properties of vertebrate myosin-I isoforms and the regulation of these properties. We will use a combination of cell biological, biophysical, and biochemical techniques to investigate the following specific aims: 1. Biochemical and cellular interactions of myosin-I with lipid membranes. We will investigate the specificity of myosin-I isoforms for signaling lipids, we will determine the kinetics of phosphoinositide binding and release, and we will determine the motile interactions of myosin-I isoforms with membranes. 2. Microfilament-based regulation of myosin-I. Non-muscle tropomyosin plays an important role in regulating myosin-I localization and activity, but very little is known about this fundamental mode of regulation. We will investigate the biochemical details of the tropomyosin and myosin-I interaction with the goal of understanding the cellular regulation of myosin-I by microfilaments. 3. Characterization of myosin-I as a tension-sensor. Myosin-I is a low-duty ratio motor in the absence of load. However, our new investigations show that under small loads, the lifetime of actin attachment is increased dramatically, such that it becomes a high duty ratio motor. We will investigate the role of force and motor density in regulating processive motility, and we will investigate the mechanical diversity within the myosin-I family.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
3R01GM057247-12S1
Application #
8000052
Study Section
Macromolecular Structure and Function C Study Section (MSFC)
Program Officer
Deatherage, James F
Project Start
2010-01-07
Project End
2010-12-31
Budget Start
2010-01-07
Budget End
2010-12-31
Support Year
12
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$37,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Physiology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104
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