Gaussian curvature dilutes the nuclear lamina, favoring nuclear rupture, especially at high strain rate
C. R. Pfeifer, M. P. Tobin, S. Cho, M. Vashisth, L. J. Dooling, L. L. Vasquez, E. G. Ricci-De Lucca, K. T. Simon, D. E. Discher
The paper shows that high nuclear curvature causes lamin-B dilution and rupture, with lamin-A also contributing under high strain rates, suggesting a viscoplastic response to mechanical stress.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2021Biophysics