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(549b) Nanoscale Architecture of Tension Generation within Focal Adhesions

Authors 

Mekhdjian, A. H. - Presenter, Stanford University
Morimatsu, M., Stanford University
Chang, A. C., Stanford University
Tan, S. J., Stanford University
Dunn, A. R., Stanford University




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interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix (ECM) exert a profound
influence on cell migration, proliferation, and stem-cell differentiation mso-fareast-language:JA'>. 150%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>However, the mechanisms by which
cells generate and detect mechanical force remains poorly understood, in part
due to a lack of methods that visualize molecular-scale forces in living cells.
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sensor (MTS) to directly visualize cellular forces at the molecul mso-fareast-language:JA'>ar 150%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> level. The greatly enhanced
spatial resolution of this technique allowed us, for the first time, to observe
patterns of force generation within integrin-based adhesions, termed focal
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regions of low MTS FRET, while the recruitment of talin
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Cox et al., Nature Methods 2012) to
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analysis of these data suggests that FAs may be comprised of distinct,
submicron-sized structural assemblies with possible roles in coordinated force
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Figure 1. FRET-based MTSs measure tension at integrin adhesions. (a) MTSs are site-specifically labeled
with a FRET donor and FRET acceptor, and present the RGD sequence from fibronectin
to promote cell adhesion. The (GPGGA)8
sequence acts as an entropic spring that is stretched upon the application of
force. Sensors are covalently attached to a glass coverslip; the PEG brush
prevents nonspecific cell and sensor attachment. Integrin heterodimers attach
to the RGD domain and apply load generated by the cell cytoskeleton. Calibri">(b) GFP-labeled myosin
regulatory light chain (green) and inverted FRET signal (red). Bright red
indicates areas of high tension (low MTS FRET), which cluster around the cell
periphery. 11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri"> (c) normal"> Correlation
between FA protein recruitment (paxillin, vinculin, talin, and α-actinin) and tension within individual
FAs. (d) normal">Left: raw fluorescence images of (i)
GFP-Paxillin and (ii) the FRET donor channel (white indicates high tension). Center: corresponding Bayesian localization
microscopy super-resolution images. Right:
insets show submicron regions of tension generation and a correspondence between
paxillin localization (green) and tension (red).

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