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O. Kucera

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Biophysics· 2 Cell Biology· 2

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Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 4 Approach:experimental assay· 4 Organism:human· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Research Focus:synaptic & neural circuits· 1

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L. Blanchoin· 3 shared M. Thery· 3 shared C. Guerin· 2 shared J. Gaillard· 2 shared A. Akhmanova· 1 shared D. Cuvelier· 1 shared D. Janda· 1 shared D. M. Rutkowski· 1 shared

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Actin architecture steers microtubules in active cytoskeletal composite

O. Kucera, J. Gaillard, C. Guerin, M. Thery, L. Blanchoin

The paper shows that actin network architecture influences microtubule gliding in motility assays, offering a new way to control filament movement.

bioRxiv · Aug 3, 2022Biophysics

Compressive forces stabilise microtubules in living cells

Y. Li, O. Kucera, D. Cuvelier, D. M. Rutkowski, M. Deygas, D. Rai, T. Pavlovic, F. N. Vicente, M. Piel, G. Giannone, D. Vavylonis, A. Akhmanova, L. Blanchoin, M. Thery

The paper shows that compressive forces stabilize microtubules in living cells through CLASP2 relocation, indicating mechano-responsive properties.

bioRxiv · Feb 7, 2022 · PreprintCell Biology

Actin-microtubule dynamic composite forms responsive active matter with memory

O. Kucera, J. Gaillard, C. Guerin, M. Thery, L. Blanchoin

This paper demonstrates an actin-microtubule composite that self-organizes through feedback loops, showing structural stability and adaptive plasticity in response to stimuli.

bioRxiv · Jan 10, 2022Biophysics

Anillin propels myosin-independent constriction of actin rings

O. Kucera, D. Janda, V. Siahaan, S. H. Dijkstra, E. Pilatova, E. Zatecka, S. Diez, M. Braun, Z. Lansky

This study shows anillin drives myosin-independent actin ring constriction by generating forces that maximize filament overlap.

bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2020Cell Biology