Novel Interactions between Actin and the Proteasome Revealed by Complex Haploinsufficiency Screening
Author Information
Author(s): Brian Haarer, Dimitra Aggeli, Susan Viggiano, Daniel J. Burke, David C. Amberg, Michael Snyder
Primary Institution: Upstate Medical University, State University of New York
Hypothesis
What are the complex haploinsufficiency interactions between actin and essential genes in yeast?
Conclusion
The study identifies significant interactions between actin and essential genes, particularly those related to the proteasome, affecting actin organization and function.
Supporting Evidence
- Complex haploinsufficiency interactions were identified between actin and 60 essential genes.
- Statistical analysis confirmed significant enrichment for genes involved in cytoskeleton function.
- Interactions with proteasome genes suggest a novel role for the proteasome in actin organization.
Takeaway
Researchers found that when yeast cells have one bad copy of the actin gene and one bad copy of certain essential genes, it can make it hard for the cells to survive.
Methodology
The study used complex haploinsufficiency screening to identify interactions between an actin null allele and null alleles of essential genes in yeast.
Limitations
The study may underestimate the number of interactions due to potential false negatives in essential gene screens.
Participant Demographics
Yeast strains used in the study.
Statistical Information
P-Value
6.62×10−13
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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