Accurate chromosome segregation during cell division relies on coordinated actions of microtubule (MT)-based motor proteins in the mitotic spindle. Kinesin-14 motors play vital roles in spindle assembly and maintenance by crosslinking antiparallel MTs at the spindle midzone and anchoring spindle MTs' minus ends at the poles. In this study, we investigate the force generation and motility of the Kinesin-14 motors HSET and KlpA. Our findings reveal that both motors are non-processive, producing single load-dependent power strokes per MT encounter, with estimated load-free power strokes of ~30 and ~35 nm, respectively. Each homodimeric motor generates forces of ~0.5 pN, but when assembled in teams, they cooperate to generate forces of 1 pN or more. Notably, the cooperative activity among multiple motors leads to increased MT-sliding velocities. These results quantitatively elucidate the structure-function relationship of Kinesin-14 motors and underscore the significance of cooperative behavior in their cellular functions.
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