High-Resolution Analysis of Centrosome Behavior During Mitosis

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2021

Authors

Nunes, V (Author) Other; Dantas, M (Author) Other; Lima, JT (Author) Other; J Ferreira (Author) FMUP

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-1Z1

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1538-6_13

Abstract (EN): Cell division requires a dynamic reorganization of cytoskeletal and nuclear components. One essential step is the separation of centrosomes, which allows the assembly of a microtubule-based mitotic spindle. This has to be spatially and temporally coordinated with other events such as adhesion complex disengagement, assembly of an actin-rich cell cortex and nuclear envelope breakdown (NEB), to ensure chromosome segregation fidelity. Previous methodologies often focused on a single event and failed to provide an integrated view of the process. In this chapter, we describe a method to study mitosis with high resolution, by analyzing the dynamic interplay between centrosomes, nucleus, and cell membrane, using a combination of live-cell imaging and micromanipulation with custom-designed computational tools. © 2021, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific