
Amino-terminal enhancer of split (Aes) is a member of Groucho/Transducin-like enhancer (TLE) family. Aes is a recently found metastasis suppressor of colorectal cancer (CRC) that inhibits Notch signalling, and forms nuclear foci together with TLE1. Although some Notch-associated proteins are known to form subnuclear bodies, little is known regarding the dynamics or functions of these structures. Here, we show that Aes nuclear foci in CRC observed under an electron microscope are in a rather amorphous structure, lacking surrounding membrane. Investigation of their behaviour during the cell cycle by time-lapse cinematography showed that Aes nuclear foci dissolve during mitosis and reassemble after completion of cytokinesis. We have also found that heat shock cognate 70 (HSC70) is an essential component of Aes foci. Pharmacological inhibition of the HSC70 ATPase activity with VER155008 reduces Aes focus formation. These results provide insight into the understanding of Aes-mediated inhibition of Notch signalling.
Adenosine Triphosphatases, Cell Nucleus, Receptors, Notch, HSC70 Heat-Shock Proteins, Mitosis, Purine Nucleosides, HCT116 Cells, Time-Lapse Imaging, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Repressor Proteins, Mice, HEK293 Cells, Microscopy, Fluorescence, Animals, Humans, Colorectal Neoplasms, Microscopy, Immunoelectron, Co-Repressor Proteins, Cytokinesis, Signal Transduction
Adenosine Triphosphatases, Cell Nucleus, Receptors, Notch, HSC70 Heat-Shock Proteins, Mitosis, Purine Nucleosides, HCT116 Cells, Time-Lapse Imaging, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Repressor Proteins, Mice, HEK293 Cells, Microscopy, Fluorescence, Animals, Humans, Colorectal Neoplasms, Microscopy, Immunoelectron, Co-Repressor Proteins, Cytokinesis, Signal Transduction
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