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Arp2 depletion inhibits sheet-like protrusions but not linear protrusions of fibroblasts and lymphocytes.

Cell motility and the cytoskeleton (2008-08-23)
Susan M Nicholson-Dykstra, Henry N Higgs
ABSTRACT

The Arp2/3 complex-mediated assembly and protrusion of a branched actin network at the leading edge occurs during cell migration, although some studies suggest it is not essential. In order to test the role of Arp2/3 complex in leading edge protrusion, Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts and Jurkat T cells were depleted of Arp2 and evaluated for defects in cell morphology and spreading efficiency. Arp2-depleted fibroblasts exhibit severe defects in formation of sheet-like protrusions at early time points of cell spreading, with sheet-like protrusions limited to regions along the length of linear protrusions. However, Arp2-depleted cells are able to spread fully after extended times. Similarly, Arp2-depleted Jurkat T lymphocytes exhibit defects in spreading on anti-CD3. Interphase Jurkats in suspension are covered with large ruffle structures, whereas mitotic Jurkats are covered by finger-like linear protrusions. Arp2-depleted Jurkats exhibit defects in ruffle assembly but not in assembly of mitotic linear protrusions. Similarly, Arp2-depletion has no effect on the highly dynamic linear protrusion of another suspended lymphocyte line. We conclude that Arp2/3 complex plays a significant role in assembly of sheet-like protrusions, especially during early stages of cell spreading, but is not required for assembly of a variety of linear actin-based protrusions.

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