MSD1 ensures microtubules are anchored to the centrosome, maintaining cytoskeletal architecture. Depletion of MSD1 disrupts microtubule networks, leading to disorganized spindle orientation .
Spindle Orientation: MSD1 deficiency causes tilted spindles (>20° deviation in 60% of cells) and shortened spindle length .
Chromosome Alignment: Abnormalities in chromosome positioning observed in siRNA knockdown models .
MSD1 is essential for primary cilia formation. In RPE-1 cells, MSD1 depletion reduced cilia occurrence by 70% and shortened cilia length by 50% .
| Partner Protein | Interaction Role | Functional Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| γ-tubulin | Binds via C-terminal domain | Microtubule nucleation and anchoring |
| PCM1 | Associates with N-terminal domain | Centriolar satellite localization |
| Centrosomal proteins | Co-localization | Maintains centrosome structure |
| Phenotype | Severity (vs. Control) |
|---|---|
| Disorganized microtubules | 85% of cells |
| Tilted mitotic spindles | 60% of cells |
| Impaired cilia formation | 70% reduction |
MSD1 antibodies are used in: