A. D. Bershadsky

The paper measures traction forces and actomyosin dynamics in stress fibers, revealing that actin turnover and traction forces depend on both myosin II and formin activities.

The paper identifies actin polymerization regulators that drive chiral actin swirling and left-right asymmetry in single cells and cell collectives.

This study shows that stretching forces trigger Ca2+ influx through L-type channels in filopodia, causing persistent Ca2+ oscillations that influence cell migration.

The paper shows SMIFH2 inhibits myosin ATPase activity and actin filament translocation, affecting myosin 2A, myosin 10, and other non-muscle myosins, suggesting caution in using SMIFH2 to infer formin function.

This study investigates how mechanical forces and membrane tension affect podosome assembly and disassembly in cells.

This study investigates how forces affect filopodia adhesion, showing that myosin IIA and formins are essential for force-dependent adhesion and substrate preference.