A function for 14-3-3σ in regulating the translation of proteins in mitosis is defined. During mitosis, translation normally switches from a 'cap-dependent' to 'cap-independent' mechanism, but cells lacking 14-3-3σ don't make this switch and consequently have difficulties in cell division.
- Erik W. Wilker
- Marcel A. T. M. van Vugt
- Michael B. Yaffe