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Differences in Mitotic Spindle Architecture in Mammalian Neural Stem Cells Influence Mitotic Accuracy during Brain Development.

Diana Vargas-Hurtado,J. Brault,T. Piolot,Ludovic Leconte,Nathalie Da Silva,Carole Pennetier,A. Baffet,Véronique Marthiens,R. Basto

Published 2019 in Current Biology

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A functional bipolar spindle is essential to segregate chromosomes correctly during mitosis. Across organisms and cell types, spindle architecture should be optimized to promote error-free divisions. However, it remains to be investigated whether mitotic spindle morphology adapts to changes in tissue properties, typical of embryonic development, in order to ensure different tasks, such as spindle positioning and chromosome segregation. We have characterized mitotic spindles in neural stem cells (NSCs) of the embryonic developing mouse neocortex. Surprisingly, we found a switch in spindle morphology from early to late neurogenic stages, which relies on an increase in inner spindle microtubule density and stability. Mechanistically, we identified the microtubule-associated protein TPX2 as one determinant of spindle shape, contributing not only to its robustness but also to correct chromosome segregation upon mitotic challenge. Our findings highlight a possible causal relationship between spindle architecture and mitotic accuracy with likely implications in brain size regulation.

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