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Effect of adhesion geometry and rigidity on cellular force distributions

, 2009
The behaviour and fate of tissue cells is controlled by the rigidity and geometry of their adhesive environment, possibly through forces localized to sites of adhesion.
Bischofs, Ilka B., Schmidt, Sebastian S., Schwarz, Ulrich S.   +2 more
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Comparison of image analysis software packages in the assessment of adhesion of microorganisms to mucosal epithelium using confocal laser scanning microscopy [PDF]

, 2004
We have compared current image analysis software packages in order to find the most useful one for assessing microbial adhesion and inhibition of adhesion to tissue sections.
An, Barthelson, Basset, Borén, Borén, Calderone, Christelle Basset, Clyne, Corkidi, Critchley, Critchley, De Bernardis, Dino Vaira, Elzay, Evans, Falk, Goldhar, Goldstein, Gomez-Suarez, Grivet, Gualtieri, Hood, Ilver, Ivan Roitt, Jansen, John Holton, Mackowiak, Mardh, Millsap, Monod, Montecucco, Ofek, Pernthaler, Pons, Rachel O'Mahony, Reinhard, Robrish, Saitoh, Schonholzer, Sjollema, Sjollema, Stevenson, Sundstrom, Tobin, van Kooten, Watts, Williamson, Wit   +47 more
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Phosphatidylinositol 4‐kinase as a target of pathogens—friend or foe?

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This graphical summary illustrates the roles of phosphatidylinositol 4‐kinases (PI4Ks). PI4Ks regulate key cellular processes and can be hijacked by pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites, to support their intracellular replication. Their dual role as essential host enzymes and pathogen cofactors makes them promising drug targets.
Ana C. Mendes, Guilherme M. Azevedo, Amanda P. Barcellos, Diana Bahia   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

EPCR promotes breast cancer progression by altering SPOCK1/testican 1-mediated 3D growth

Journal of Hematology & Oncology, 2017
Background Activated protein C/endothelial protein C receptor (APC/EPCR) axis is physiologically involved in anticoagulant and cytoprotective activities in endothelial cells.
Naiara Perurena, Carolina Zandueta, Susana Martínez-Canarias, Haritz Moreno, Silvestre Vicent, Ana S. Almeida, Elisabet Guruceaga, Roger R. Gomis, Marta Santisteban, Mikala Egeblad, José Hermida, Fernando Lecanda   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The newfound relationship between extrachromosomal DNAs and excised signal circles

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Extrachromosomal DNAs (ecDNAs) contribute to the progression of many human cancers. In addition, circular DNA by‐products of V(D)J recombination, excised signal circles (ESCs), have roles in cancer progression but have largely been overlooked. In this Review, we explore the roles of ecDNAs and ESCs in cancer development, and highlight why these ...
Dylan Casey, Zeqian Gao, Joan Boyes
wiley   +1 more source

Irisin promotes intestinal epithelial cell proliferation via Wnt/β-catenin and focal adhesion kinase signaling pathways

Scientific Reports
The regeneration of epithelia is crucial for maintaining intestinal homeostasis. Irisin is an exercise-induced hormone originally found to be secreted by skeletal muscles, thereby regulating energy metabolism.
Arong Gaowa, Supasuta Leangpanich, Eun Jeong Park, Eiji Kawamoto, Motomu Shimaoka   +4 more
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Membrane adhesion and domain formation

, 2007
We review theoretical results for the adhesion-induced phase behavior of biomembranes. The focus is on models in which the membranes are represented as discretized elastic sheets with embedded adhesion molecules. We present several mechanism that lead to
Lipowsky, Reinhard, Weikl, Thomas R.
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The role of Plasmodium falciparum var genes in malaria in pregnancy [PDF]

, 2004
Sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes in the placenta is responsible for many of the harmful effects of malaria during pregnancy. Sequestration occurs as a result of parasite adhesion molecules expressed on the surface of infected ...
Andrews, Baruch, Beeson, Beeson, Beeson, Brabin, Buffet, Chen, Costa, Creasey, Dorman, Duffy, Duffy, Flick, Freitas-Junior, Fried, Fried, Fried, Fried, Gardner, Jensen, Kyes, Kyes, Lekana Douki, McCormick, McGregor, Menendez, Menendez, Nosten, O'Neil-Dunne, Reeder, Reeder, Ricke, Rowe, Rowe, Salanti, Salanti, Shulman, Smith, Smith, Smith, Smith, Staalsoe, Staalsoe, Steketee, Su, Suguitan, Taylor, Taylor, Walter, Ward, Winter   +51 more
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In situ molecular organization and heterogeneity of the Legionella Dot/Icm T4SS

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
We present a nearly complete in situ model of the Legionella Dot/Icm type IV secretion system, revealing its central secretion channel and identifying new components. Using cryo‐electron tomography with AI‐based modeling, our work highlights the structure, variability, and mechanism of this complex nanomachine, advancing understanding of bacterial ...
Przemysław Dutka, Yuxi Liu, Stefano Maggi, Debnath Ghosal, Jue Wang, Prashant P. Damke, Stephen D. Carter, Wei Zhao, Sukhithasri Vijayrajratnam, Joseph P. Vogel, Carrie L. Shaffer, Grant J. Jensen   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

A role for Rap2 in recycling the extended conformation of LFA-1 during T cell migration

Biology Open, 2012
Summary T lymphocytes make use of their major integrin LFA-1 to migrate on surfaces that express ICAM-1 such as blood vessels and inflamed tissue sites.
Paula Stanley, Sharon Tooze, Nancy Hogg
doaj   +1 more source