Journal Article (Review Article)

DZNE-2025-00486

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Centrosomal and acentrosomal microtubule nucleation during neuronal development

Vinopal, S. ; Bradke, F. (Last author)DZNE*

2025
Current Biology Philadelphia, Pa.

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Abstract: Neurons rely on the microtubule cytoskeleton to create and maintain their sophisticated cellular architectures. Advances in cryogenic electron microscopy, expansion microscopy, live imaging, and gene editing have enabled novel insights into mechanisms of centrosomal and acentrosomal microtubule nucleation, the key process generating new microtubules. This has paved the way for the functional dissection of distinct microtubule networks that regulate various processes during neuronal development, including neuronal delamination, polarization, migration, maturation, and synapse function. We review recent progress in understanding the molecular concepts of microtubule nucleation, how these concepts underlie neurodevelopmental processes, and pinpoint the open questions. Since microtubules play a pivotal role in axon regeneration within the adult central nervous system, understanding the processes of microtubule nucleation could inform strategies to enhance the regenerative capabilities of neurons in the future.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Axon Growth and Regeneration (AG Bradke)

Research Program(s):

1. 351 - Brain Function (POF4-351) (POF4-351)

Appears in the scientific report 2025

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