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Integrin-like proteins are localized to plasma membrane fractions, not plastids, in ArabidopsisIntegrins are a large family of integral membrane proteins that function in signal transduction in animal systems. These proteins are conserved in vertebrates, invertebrates, and fungi. Evidence from previous research suggests that integrin-like proteins may be present in plants as well, and that these proteins may function in signal transduction during gravitropism. In past studies, researchers have used monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to localize beta 1 integrin-like proteins in plants. However, there is a disparity between data collected from these studies, especially since molecular weights obtained from these investigations range from 55-120 kDa for integrin-like proteins. To date, a complete investigation which employs all three basic immunolabeling procedures, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, and immunogold labeling, in addition to extensive fractionation and exhaustive controls, has been lacking. In this paper, we demonstrate that use of a polyclonal antibody against the cytoplasmic domain of avian beta 1-integrin can produce potential artifacts in immunolocalization studies. However, these problems can be eliminated through use of starchless mutants or proper specimen preparation prior to electrophoresis. We also show that this antibody, when applied within the described parameters and with careful controls, identifies a large (100 kDa) integrin-like protein that is localized to plasma membrane fractions in Arabidopsis.
Document ID
20040141998
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Swatzell, L. J.
(Miami University Oxford, OH 45056, United States)
Edelmann, R. E.
Makaroff, C. A.
Kiss, J. Z.
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1999
Publication Information
Publication: Plant & cell physiology
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0032-0781
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Discipline Plant Biology
Non-NASA Center

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