Cajal bodies and coilin--moving towards function

J Cell Biol. 2002 Oct 14;159(1):17-21. doi: 10.1083/jcb.200206111. Epub 2002 Oct 14.

Abstract

Many nuclear factors are concentrated within nonmembrane-bound subnuclear bodies. The Cajal body is an example of a conserved nuclear compartment that has been linked to molecular disease. Recent studies have shown Cajal bodies to be surprisingly mobile and offer clues about their function in the cell.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autoantigens / metabolism
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism*
  • Coiled Bodies / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological
  • Nuclear Proteins / metabolism*
  • Ribonucleoproteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Autoantigens
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • Ribonucleoproteins