Cytoskeletal architecture of neuromuscular junction: localization of vinculin

Journal of Electron Microscopy Technique
H Yorifuji, N Hirokawa

Abstract

Cytoskeletons underneath the postsynaptic membrane of neuromuscular junctions were studied by using a quick-freeze deep-etch method and immunoelectron microscopy of ultrathin frozen sections. In a quick-freeze deep-etched replica of fresh, unfixed muscles, 8.9 +/- 1.5-nm particles were present on the true postsynaptic membrane surface. Underneath this receptor-rich postsynaptic membrane, networks of fine filaments were observed. These cytoskeletal networks were more clearly observed in extracted samples. In these samples, diameters of the filaments which formed networks were measured. In the platinum replica, three kinds of filament were recognized--12 nm, 9 nm, and 7 nm in diameter. The 12-nm filament seemed to correspond to the intermediate filament. The other two filaments formed meshworks between intermediate filaments and plasma membrane. In ultrathin frozen sections vinculin label was localized just beneath the plasma membrane. Thirty-six percent of the label was within 18 nm from the cytoplasmic side of the plasma membrane and 50% was within 30 nm. Taking the size of the vinculin molecule into account, it was concluded that vinculin is localized just beneath the plasma membrane and might play some role in anchoring filam...Continue Reading

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