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Microtubules under mechanical pressure can breach dense actin networks

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    SYSNO ASEP0583048
    Document TypeJ - Journal Article
    R&D Document TypeJournal Article
    Subsidiary JČlánek ve WOS
    TitleMicrotubules under mechanical pressure can breach dense actin networks
    Author(s) Gelin, M. (FR)
    Schaeffer, A. (FR)
    Gaillard, J. (FR)
    Guerin, C. (FR)
    Vianay, B. (FR)
    Orhant-Prioux, M. (FR)
    Braun, Marcus (BTO-N) ORCID
    Leterrier, C. (FR)
    Blanchoin, L. (FR)
    Thery, M. (FR)
    Number of authors10
    Article numberjcs261667
    Source TitleJournal of Cell Science. - : Company of Biologists - ISSN 0021-9533
    Roč. 136, č. 22 (2023)
    Number of pages11 s.
    Languageeng - English
    CountryGB - United Kingdom
    Keywordsdynamic instability ; growth ; migration ; complex ; protein ; populations ; nucleation ; filopodia ; filaments ; Lipid
    Subject RIVEB - Genetics ; Molecular Biology
    OECD categoryCell biology
    Method of publishingOpen access
    Institutional supportBTO-N - RVO:86652036
    UT WOS001124512500003
    EID SCOPUS85178536110
    DOI10.1242/jcs.261667
    AnnotationThe crosstalk between the actin network and microtubules is essential for cell polarity. It orchestrates microtubule organization within the cell, driven by the asymmetry of actin architecture along the cell periphery. The physical intertwining of these networks regulates spatial organization and force distribution in the microtubule network. Although their biochemical interactions are becoming clearer, the mechanical aspects remain less understood. To explore this mechanical interplay, we developed an in vitro reconstitution assay to investigate how dynamic microtubules interact with various actin filament structures. Our findings revealed that microtubules can align and move along linear actin filament bundles through polymerization force. However, they are unable to pass through when encountering dense branched actin meshworks, similar to those present in the lamellipodium along the periphery of the cell. Interestingly, immobilizing microtubules through crosslinking with actin or other means allow the buildup of pressure, enabling them to breach these dense actin barriers. This mechanism offers insights into microtubule progression towards the cell periphery, with them overcoming obstacles within the denser parts of the actin network and ultimately contributing to cell polarity establishment.
    WorkplaceInstitute of Biotechnology
    ContactMonika Kopřivová, Monika.Koprivova@ibt.cas.cz, Tel.: 325 873 700
    Year of Publishing2024
    Electronic addresshttps://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/136/22/jcs261667/335502/Microtubules-under-mechanical-pressure-can-breach
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