Journal
NUCLEUS
Volume 7, Issue 5, Pages 425-429Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/19491034.2016.1226717
Keywords
chromatin condensation; erythropoiesis; enucleation; caspase-3; histone release; nuclear opening
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) [DK102718]
- Department of Defense [CA140119]
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Mammalian terminal erythropoiesis involves gradual but dramatic chromatin condensation steps that are essential for cell differentiation. Chromatin and nuclear condensation is followed by a unique enucleation process, which is believed to liberate more spaces for hemoglobin enrichment and enable the generation of a physically flexible mature red blood cell. Although these processes have been known for decades, the mechanisms are still unclear. Our recent study reveals an unexpected nuclear opening formation during mouse terminal erythropoiesis that requires caspase-3 activity. Major histones, except H2AZ, are partially released from the opening, which is important for chromatin condensation. Block of the nuclear opening through caspase inhibitor or knockdown of caspase-3 inhibits chromatin condensation and enucleation. We also demonstrate that nuclear opening and histone release are cell cycle regulated. These studies reveal a novel mechanism for chromatin condensation in mammalia terminal erythropoiesis.
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