Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Previous studies suggest that the conventional nucleocytoplasmic transport, which is mediated by members of Importin β family, is down-regulated under cellular stress conditions, whereas molecular chaperones Hsc70/Hsp70 is well known to accumulate rapidly into the nucleus in response to heat shock. However, this mechanisms translocating into the nucleus remain elusive. In this study, we purified biochemically a cytosolic protein that is essential for nuclear import of Hsc70/Hsp70. Our data suggest that this molecule is a novel nuclear import receptor for Hsc70/Hsp70.
All 2010 2009 2008 Other
All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 5 results) Presentation (4 results) Book (4 results) Remarks (1 results)
Genes Cells (in press)
Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 16
Pages: 1026-1035
Nat.Struct.Mol.Biol. 16
Hum. Mol. Genet. 17
Pages: 3459-3473
http://www.riken.jp/r-world/research/lab/wako/cell-dyna/index.html