Abstract
The tubulin superfamily comprises α-tubulin and β-tubulin, the subunits of microtubules, and γ-tubulin, which is involved in the nucleation of new microtubules. The identification of mammalian δ- and ɛ-tubulins as components of centrosomes now indicates that tubulins may fulfill even more functions.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 12 print issues and online access
$209.00 per year
only $17.42 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
References
Chang, P. & Stearns, T. Nature Cell Biol. 2, 30–35 (2000).
Burns, R. G. J. Cell Sci. 108, 2123–2130 (1995).
Dutcher, S. K. & Trabuco, E. C. Mol. Biol. Cell 9 , 1293–1308 (1998).
Moudjou, M., Bordes, N., Paintrand, M. & Bornens, M. J. Cell Sci. 109, 875–887 (1996).
Ruiz, F., Beisson, J., Rossier, J. & Dupuis-Williams, P. Curr. Biol. 9, 43–46 ( 1999).
Lange, B. M. H. & Gull, K. J. Cell Biol. 130, 919–927 (1995).
Cerutti, L. & Simanis, V. J. Cell Sci. 112, 2313–2321 (1999).
Hinchcliffe, E. H., Li, C., Tompson, E. A., Maller, J. L. & Sluder, G. Science 283, 851– 854 (1999).
Lacey, K.R., Jackson, P. K. & Stearns, T. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 96, 2817–2822 (1999).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Schiebel, E. Two new tubulins differ in a split decision. Nat Cell Biol 2, E3–E4 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/71383
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/71383
