The established and the predicted roles of dynein light chain in the regulation of mitochondrial apoptosis

Cell Cycle
Prafull Kumar SinghGeorg Häcker

Abstract

The mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis is regulated by the interplay between the members of Bcl-2 family. Within this family, BH3-only proteins are the sensors of apoptotic stimuli and can trigger apoptosis either by inhibiting the anti-apoptotic Bcl-2-family proteins or by directly activating the effectors Bax and Bak. An expanding body of research suggests that a number of non-Bcl-2 proteins can also interact with Bcl-2 proteins and contribute to the decision of cell fate. Dynein light chain (LC8, DYNLL or DLC), a hub protein and a dimerizing engine has been proposed to regulate the pro-apoptotic activity of two BH3-only proteins, Bim and Bmf. Our recent work has provided insight into the mechanisms through which DLC1 (DYNLL1) modulates Bim activity. Here we discuss the present day understanding of Bim-DLC interaction and endeavor to evaluate this interaction in the light of information from studies of DLC with other binding partners.

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