BiophysicsBiophysical JournalPeer-reviewed
Integrin Mechanosensing relies on Pivot-clip Mechanism to Reinforce Cell Adhesion
Andre R. Montes, Anahi Barroso, Wei Wang…·Mohammad R. K. Mofrad
This paper identifies a pivot-clip mechanism that enhances 5β1 integrin-fibronectin binding dynamics, reinforcing cell adhesion through conformational changes induced by mechanical forces.