Condensin I subunit Cap-G is essential for proper gene expression during the maturation of post-mitotic neurons
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- 7 April 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd in eLife
Abstract
Condensin complexes are essential for mitotic chromosome assembly and segregation during cell divisions, however, little is known about their functions in post-mitotic cells. Here we report a role for the condensin I subunit Cap-G in Drosophila neurons. We show that, despite not requiring condensin for mitotic chromosome compaction, post-mitotic neurons express Cap-G. Knockdown of Cap-G specifically in neurons (from their birth onwards) results in developmental arrest, behavioural defects, and dramatic gene expression changes, including reduced expression of a subset of neuronal genes and aberrant expression of genes that are not normally expressed in the developing brain. Knockdown of Cap-G in mature neurons results in similar phenotypes but to a lesser degree. Furthermore, we see dynamic binding of Cap-G at distinct loci in progenitor cells and differentiated neurons. Therefore, Cap-G is essential for proper gene expression in neurons and plays an important role during the early stages of neuronal development.Funding Information
- Wellcome (104567/Z/14/Z)
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/P017924/1)
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/M011178/1)
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (HE2354/23-2)
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (HE2354/4-1)
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