Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zheng Peng, Meng Hao, Haibo Tong, Hongmei Yang, Bin Huang, Zhigang Zhang, Kathy Qian Luo
Summary: This study investigates the heterotypic intercellular interactions between liver cancer cells and fibroblasts and identifies fibronectin and integrin-??5??1 as key regulatory molecules in promoting liver cancer cell growth. The study also finds that the upregulation of fibronectin, integrin-??5, and integrin-??1 is associated with microvascular invasion in HCC tumors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Chun-Han Hou, Chih-Hsin Tang, Po-Chun Chen, Ju-Fang Liu
Summary: The study demonstrated that Thrombospondin-2 could promote the expression of IL-6 in osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts in a dose-dependent manner, potentially involving signaling pathways such as integrin alpha(v)beta(3), PI3K, Akt, and NF-kappa B. Additionally, in a rat model of ACLT surgery, it was found that TSP2 neutralizing antibody had protective effects on cartilage destruction during OA progression.
JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rajesh Mondal, Zeus Saldana-Ahuactzi, Jorge Soria-Bustos, Andrew Schultz, Jorge A. Yanez-Santos, Ygnacio Martinez Laguna, Maria L. Cedillo-Ramirez, Jorge A. Giron
Summary: The study suggests that EPEC attaches to host intestinal epithelial cells through the tip adhesin protein EcpD and binds to host ECM glycoproteins and mucins. The findings highlight the versatility of EPEC in binding to different host proteins and indicate that the interaction between ECP and the host's ECM glycoproteins may facilitate colonization of the intestinal mucosal epithelium.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie Schumacher, Dirk Dedden, Roberto Vazquez Nunez, Kyoko Matoba, Junichi Takagi, Christian Biertuempfel, Naoko Mizuno
Summary: The interaction mechanism between Integrin alpha(5)beta(1) and fibronectin was studied, revealing significant conformational changes upon complex formation. Additionally, the resting state of the integrin adopts an incompletely bent conformation, challenging the existing model.
Article
Oncology
Ridho Assidicky, Unal Metin Tokat, Ibrahim Oguzhan Tarman, Ozge Saatci, Pelin Gulizar Ersan, Umar Raza, Hasan Ogul, Yasser Riazalhosseini, Tolga Can, Ozgur Sahin
Summary: In this study, we identified fibronectin (FN1) as a central driver gene in chemoresistance. Overexpression of miR-326 reversed FN1-driven chemoresistance by targeting the FN1 receptor, ITGA5. miR-326 expression was downregulated by increased hypoxia/HIF1A and ECM stiffness in chemoresistant tumors, leading to upregulation of ITGA5 and activation of the downstream FAK/Src signaling pathways. Overexpression of miR-326 or inhibition of ITGA5 overcame FN1-driven chemotherapy resistance in vitro by inhibiting the FAK/Src pathway and potentiated the efficacy of chemotherapy in vivo. Importantly, lower expression of miR-326 or higher levels of predicted miR-326 target genes were significantly associated with worse overall survival in chemotherapy-treated TNBC patients.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Emily Janus-Bell, Alexandra Yakusheva, Cyril Scandola, Nicolas Receveur, Usman Muhammad Ahmed, Clarisse Mouriaux, Catherine Bourdon, Cecile Loubiere, Anita Eckly, Yotis A. Senis, Mikhail A. Panteleev, Christian Gachet, Pierre H. Mangin
Summary: The study demonstrates that platelet integrin alpha 5 beta 1 plays a key role in fibrillar cellular fibronectin, but is dispensable in hemostasis and arterial thrombosis.
THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Agustina Setiawati, Dongyoon Jang, Daeyon Cho, Shingyu Cho, Hayan Jeong, Sungmin Park, Jungsug Gwak, Soo Ryeon Ryu, Won Hee Jung, Bong-Gun Ju, Kwang-Hwan Jung, Oh-Sun Kwon, Kwanwoo Shin
Summary: The research introduces a new method to coat absorbable sutures with fibronectin, promoting cellular migration and adhesion while preventing infection. The modified suture also reduces friction with wounded tissue, enhancing overall healing outcomes.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Developmental Biology
Yuanyuan Gao, Bo Hu, Rickcardo Flores, Huaping Xie, Fang Lin
Summary: Craniofacial skeletal elements are derived from cranial neural crest cells (CNCCs), and interactions between CNCCs and the neighboring endoderm are critical for proper craniofacial development. This study reveals the important roles of fibronectin (Fn) and integrin alpha 5 (Itga5) in the development of endoderm and cartilage, and shows that Fn1 and Itga5 have both overlapping and independent functions in regulating these developmental processes.
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maia Yamila Kohon, Mor Zaaroor Levy, Tzipi Hornik-Lurie, Avshalom Shalom, Ariel Berl, Liat Drucker, Yair Levy, Shelly Tartakover Matalon
Summary: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by fibrosis of the skin and organs, with myofibroblasts playing a key role. Alpha v beta 3 integrin and miRNA-21 affect fibrosis, and occupying the thyroid hormones binding site of alpha v beta 3 may delay fibrosis. Testing on dermal fibroblasts and SSc patients showed that fibrotic ECM increased pro-fibrotic characteristics and miRNA-21 levels, while tetrac inhibited these effects and had a negative correlation with pulmonary arterial hypertension development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seungkuk Ahn, Upnishad Sharma, Krishna Chaitanya Kasuba, Nico Strohmeyer, Daniel J. J. Muller
Summary: This study introduces a simple and scalable method to engineer biomimetic 3D fibrillar fibronectin matrices and characterizes how fibroblasts sense and adhere to these matrices. The findings demonstrate that fibroblasts accelerate adhesion initiation and strengthening to fibrillar fibronectin matrices compared to globular fibronectin. This immediate sensing and adhesion to fibrillar fibronectin also guide migration speed, persistency, and proliferation range in fibroblasts.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ting-Chih Yeh, Neng-Yu Lin, Chin-Yu Chiu, Tzu-Wen Hsu, Hsin-Yi Wu, Hsuan-Yu Lin, Chi-Hau Chen, Min-Chuan Huang
Summary: Ovarian cancer is a deadly gynecological malignancy with peritoneal metastasis. TMTC1, an O-mannosyltransferase, is highly expressed in ovarian cancer and its role remains unclear. High TMTC1 expression in ovarian cancer tissues was associated with poor prognosis. Silencing TMTC1 reduced cancer cell viability, migration, invasion, and peritoneal tumor growth and metastasis. TMTC1 overexpression promoted malignant properties. Integrins beta 1 and beta 4 were identified as O-mannosylated protein substrates of TMTC1, and knockdown of these integrins reversed TMTC1-mediated cell migration and invasion. TMTC1 could be a potential therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.
CANCER GENE THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shubhangi Gupta, Azeem Ali, Saurabh Pandey, Imran A. Khan, Prem Prakash
Summary: This study used in-silico approaches to investigate the interaction between cellular fibronectin and Toll-like receptor 4. The results revealed the interacting sequence and the regulatory role of adjacent domains in this interaction. These findings have significant implications for drug discovery research and the development of novel therapeutics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Moses Musiime, Joan Chang, Uwe Hansen, Karl E. Kadler, Cedric Zeltz, Donald Gullberg
Summary: Increased awareness of the importance of extracellular matrix composition has led to a renewed interest in understanding how cells recognize and remodel the matrix. Fibronectin and fibrillar collagens are key proteins in the matrix, with integrins directly anchoring cells to collagen and supporting collagen fibrillogenesis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kuo Zhang, Yong-Hong Gao, Wei-Shen Zhong, Hui Cao, Kai Yue, Lei Wang, Hao Wang
Summary: This study investigates the fibrillogenesis process of the BIF peptide in the absence and presence of receptors (Ca2+). The fibrillogenesis of the BIF peptide is achieved through different mechanisms, including nucleation-elongation without Ca2+ and Ostwald ripening and heterogeneous secondary nucleation with Ca2+. The attachment and shape change of BIF NPs on pre-formed BIF NFs are observed, providing insights into the fast BIF process.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carina Magdaleno, Trenton House, Jogendra S. Pawar, Sophia Carvalho, Narendiran Rajasekaran, Archana Varadaraj
Summary: This study explores the impact of fibronectin (FN) matrix on epithelial functions in the context of cancer progression, showing that FN fibril formation decreases during hypoxia, leading to reduced migratory potential. Additionally, disruption of FN fibrils in normal breast cells results in acinar luminal filling, indicating a loss of apicobasal polarity.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Wanting Lin, Yayoi Izu, Arayal Smriti, Makiri Kawasaki, Chantida Pawaputanon, Ralph T. Boettcher, Mercedes Costell, Keiji Moriyama, Masaki Noda, Yoichi Ezura
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nico Strohmeyer, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Mercedes Costell, Reinhard Faessler, Daniel J. Mueller
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Viviana Falcon, Nelson Acosta-Rivero, Sirenia Gonzalez, Santiago Duenas-Carrera, Gillian Martinez-Donato, Ivon Menendez, Rocio Garateix, Jose A. Silva, Emilio Acosta, Juan Kouri
Article
Biology
Maria Benito-Jardon, Sarah Klapproth, Irene Gimeno-LLuch, Tobias Petzold, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Daniel J. Muller, Gabriele Zuchtriegel, Christoph A. Reichel, Mercedes Costell
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maylin Almonte-Becerril, Irene Gimeno-LLuch, Olga Villarroya, Maria Benito-Jardon, Juan Bautista Kouri, Mercedes Costell
Article
Cell Biology
Zhiqi Sun, Mercedes Costell, Reinhard Faessler
NATURE CELL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johannes Altstaetter, Michael W. Hess, Mercedes Costell, Eloi Montanez
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jennifer A. Fernandez-Rodriguez, Maylin Almonte-Becerril, Olalla Ramil-Gomez, Laura Hermida-Carballo, Susana Vinas-Diz, Angela Vela-Anero, Angel Concha, Maria Camacho-Encina, Francisco J. Blanco, Maria J. Lopez-Armada
Summary: The study shows that dietary supplementation with resveratrol induces the noncanonical autophagy pathway and limits its interaction with inflammation, leading to modulation of synovial hyperplasia. This dietary intervention with resveratrol may offer a potential therapeutic alternative to influence the risk and course of rheumatoid arthritis.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Marina Barba-Aliaga, Adriana Mena, Vanessa Espinoza, Nadezda Apostolova, Mercedes Costell, Paula Alepuz
Summary: The translation of mRNAs encoding consecutive proline sequences requires the elongation factor eIF5A, and its depletion leads to stalled translation and ER stress in collagen synthesis. Depletion of eIF5A interrupts translation at Pro-Gly collagenic motifs and reduces collagen production, suggesting eIF5A as a potential target for regulating fibrotic diseases.
JOURNAL OF CELL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Geu Mendoza-Catalan, Nancy Marbella Parra-Torres, Maylin Almonte-Becerril
Summary: The study aimed to determine the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) development in four indigenous Totonac communities. Poverty and low education levels increase the risk of unhealthy lifestyles, leading to a higher incidence of NCDs in these communities. Limited access to health services significantly reduces the opportune screening of risk factors. Men are at higher risk for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) compared to women, while women are at a higher risk of diabetes.
APPLIED NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Letter
Primary Health Care
Nancy Marbella Parra-Torres, Gildardo Bautista-Hernandez, Abigail Techalotzi-Amador, Maylin Almonte-Becerril
Article
Cell Biology
Irene Gimeno-LLuch, Maria Benito-Jardon, Gemma Guerrero-Barbera, Natalia Burday, Mercedes Costell
Summary: Skin injuries can lead to either regeneration or scarring, and the process is influenced by physical forces transmitted by integrins. Fibronectin (FN) plays a crucial role in repairing skin wounds and its synergy site is essential for cell adhesion and resistance to physical forces. In the absence of the FN synergy site, there are defects in keratinocyte migration and reduced fibrotic responses in skin.
Article
Cell Biology
Maria Benito-Jardon, Nico Strohmeyer, Sheila Ortega-Sanchis, Mitasha Bharadwaj, Markus Moser, Daniel J. Mueller, Reinhard Faessler, Mercedes Costell
JOURNAL OF CELL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Vladimira Moulisova, Cristina Gonzalez-Garcia, Maim Cantini, Aleixandre Rodrigo-Navarro, Jessica Weaver, Mercedes Costell, Roser Sabater i Serra, Matthew J. Dalby, Andres J. Garcia, Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez