Molecular Cell
Volume 4, Issue 4, October 1999, Pages 619-625
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Short Article
Ubiquitin-Related Proteins Regulate Interaction of Vimentin Intermediate Filaments with the Plasma Membrane

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Abstract

Integrin-associated protein (IAP, CD47) is a plasma membrane receptor for thrombospondins and signal regulatory proteins (SIRPs) that has an essential role in host defense through its association with integrins. The IAP gene encodes alternatively spliced carboxy-terminal cytoplasmic tails that have no previously described function. IAP cytoplasmic tails can bind two related proteins that mediate interaction between IAP and vimentin-containing intermediate filaments, named proteins linking IAP with cytoskeleton (PLICs). Integrins interact with PLICs indirectly, through IAP. Transfection of PLICs induces redistribution of vimentin and cell spreading in IAP-expressing cells. This novel connection between plasma membrane and cytoskeleton is likely to be significant in many adhesion-dependent cell functions.

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