Subtype-specific single β1 integrin mechanics for activation, mechanotransduction and cytoskeleton remodeling
M. H. Jo, J. Li, V. Jaumouille, Y. Hao, J. Coppola, J. Yan, C. M. Waterman, T. A. Springer, T. Ha
The paper investigates subtype-specific mechanics of β1 integrins in cell spreading, showing different tension thresholds and cytoskeletal remodeling for integrin α4β1 versus RGD-binding integrins.
bioRxiv · Jun 8, 2022 · PreprintBiophysics