UMAD1 contributes to ESCRT-III dynamic subunit turnover during cytokinetic abscission

James Glover, Edward J. Scourfield, Leandro N. Ventimiglia, Xiaoping Yang, Steven Lynham, Monica Agromayor*, Juan Martin-Serrano*

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Abstract

Abscission is the final stage of cytokinesis whereby the midbody, a thin intercellular bridge, is resolved to separate the daughter cells. Cytokinetic abscission is mediated by the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT), a conserved membrane remodelling machinery. The midbody organiser CEP55 recruits early acting ESCRT factors such as ESCRT-I and ALIX (also known as PDCD6IP), which subsequently initiate the formation of ESCRT-III polymers that sever the midbody. We now identify UMAD1 as an ESCRT-I subunit that facilitates abscission. UMAD1 selectively associates with VPS37C and VPS37B, supporting the formation of cytokinesis-specific ESCRT-I assemblies. TSG101 recruits UMAD1 to the site of midbody abscission, to stabilise the CEP55–ESCRT-I interaction. We further demonstrate that the UMAD1–ESCRT-I interaction facilitates the final step of cytokinesis. Paradoxically, UMAD1 and ALIX co-depletion has synergistic effects on abscission, whereas ESCRT-III recruitment to the midbody is not inhibited. Importantly, we find that both UMAD1 and ALIX are required for the dynamic exchange of ESCRT-III subunits at the midbody. Therefore, UMAD1 reveals a key functional connection between ESCRT-I and ESCRT-III that is required for cytokinesis.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberjcs261097
JournalJournal of Cell Science
Volume136
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Aug 2023

Keywords

  • Cytokinesis
  • ESCRT
  • Membrane remodelling
  • Midbody

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