2022
Fibroblasts secrete fibronectin under lamellipodia in a microtubule- and myosin II–dependent fashion
Huet-Calderwood C, Rivera-Molina F, Toomre D, Calderwood D. Fibroblasts secrete fibronectin under lamellipodia in a microtubule- and myosin II–dependent fashion. Journal Of Cell Biology 2022, 222: e202204100. PMID: 36416725, PMCID: PMC9699186, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.202204100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFN secretionFocal adhesion dynamicsExtracellular matrixFocal adhesion formationSites of exocytosisLive-cell microscopyIntegrin-independent mannerCytoskeletal dynamicsFocal adhesionsAdhesion dynamicsRegulatory componentsMyosin IIIntact microtubulesCell polarizationCell adhesionIntegrin receptorsFN depositionLamellipodiaMicrotubulesFibronectinAdhesion formationNew adhesion formationFibroblastsII-dependent fashionCells
2020
Differences in self-association between kindlin-2 and kindlin-3 are associated with differential integrin binding
Kadry YA, Maisuria EM, Huet-Calderwood C, Calderwood DA. Differences in self-association between kindlin-2 and kindlin-3 are associated with differential integrin binding. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2020, 295: 11161-11173. PMID: 32546480, PMCID: PMC7415974, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra120.013618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKindlin-3Kindlin-2Focal adhesionsIntegrin cytoplasmic domainTransmembrane adhesion receptorsComparative sequence analysisLive-cell imagingAbility of cellsCytoplasmic domainF3 subdomainsMammalian cellsCytoplasmic componentsExtracellular environmentAdhesion receptorsKindlinSequence analysisIntegrin familySelf-associationIntegrin bindingPhysiological importanceMolecular levelPoint mutationsProteinCellsAdhesion
2019
Filamin A mediates isotropic distribution of applied force across the actin network
Kumar A, Shutova MS, Tanaka K, Iwamoto DV, Calderwood DA, Svitkina TM, Schwartz MA. Filamin A mediates isotropic distribution of applied force across the actin network. Journal Of Cell Biology 2019, 218: 2481-2491. PMID: 31315944, PMCID: PMC6683746, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.201901086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTalin tension sensorStress fibersActin networkFilamin ACortical actin networkCortical actin filamentsIntegrin-mediated adhesionActin cytoskeletonFocal adhesionsCortical actinFLNA knockdownActin filamentsTalinKnockdownCell sensingDirection of stretchTension sensorPhysiology of muscleUniaxial stretchForce transmissionCytoskeletonStrainsStretchAdhesionReexpression
2017
Novel ecto-tagged integrins reveal their trafficking in live cells
Huet-Calderwood C, Rivera-Molina F, Iwamoto DV, Kromann EB, Toomre D, Calderwood DA. Novel ecto-tagged integrins reveal their trafficking in live cells. Nature Communications 2017, 8: 570. PMID: 28924207, PMCID: PMC5603536, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-00646-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrin functionΒ1 integrinLive cellsCell surface adhesion receptorsHeterodimeric cell-surface adhesion receptorsIntegrin endocytosisMulticellular organismsNovel powerful toolFocal adhesionsKnockout fibroblastsIntegrin activationAdhesion receptorsExtracellular loopIntegrinsTraffickingMajor mysteriesCellsTagsAdhesionHaloTagEndocytosisPowerful toolExocytosisOrganismsVesicles
2014
TRIM15 is a focal adhesion protein that regulates focal adhesion disassembly
Uchil PD, Pawliczek T, Reynolds TD, Ding S, Hinz A, Munro JB, Huang F, Floyd RW, Yang H, Hamilton WL, Bewersdorf J, Xiong Y, Calderwood DA, Mothes W. TRIM15 is a focal adhesion protein that regulates focal adhesion disassembly. Journal Of Cell Science 2014, 127: 3928-3942. PMID: 25015296, PMCID: PMC4163643, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.143537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal adhesion proteinsFocal adhesionsCell migrationAdhesion proteinsMulti-adaptor proteinTripartite motif (TRIM) protein familyFocal adhesion dynamicsFocal adhesion turnoverFocal adhesion componentsCoiled-coil domainImpaired cell migrationII-independent mannerLD2 motifAdhesion turnoverActin cytoskeletonProtein familyAdhesion dynamicsCellular functionsDynamic turnoverMacromolecular complexesRegulatory componentsFocal contactsAdhesion componentsExtracellular matrixTRIM15
2013
Kindlin Binds Migfilin Tandem LIM Domains and Regulates Migfilin Focal Adhesion Localization and Recruitment Dynamics*
Brahme NN, Harburger DS, Kemp-O'Brien K, Stewart R, Raghavan S, Parsons M, Calderwood DA. Kindlin Binds Migfilin Tandem LIM Domains and Regulates Migfilin Focal Adhesion Localization and Recruitment Dynamics*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2013, 288: 35604-35616. PMID: 24165133, PMCID: PMC3853305, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.483016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal adhesionsLIM domainsActin cytoskeletonFluorescence resonance energy transferFA localizationActin-rich stress fibersC-terminal LIM domainsLIM domain regionTandem LIM domainsTwo-hybrid screenDomain-containing adaptor proteinFocal adhesion localizationIntegrin-binding proteinsIntegrin adhesion receptorsPulldown assaysAdaptor proteinMigfilinFA formationKindlinRecruitment dynamicsStress fibersKindlin-2Integrin activationIntracellular proteinsAdhesion receptorsTalins and kindlins: partners in integrin-mediated adhesion
Calderwood DA, Campbell ID, Critchley DR. Talins and kindlins: partners in integrin-mediated adhesion. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 2013, 14: 503-517. PMID: 23860236, PMCID: PMC4116690, DOI: 10.1038/nrm3624.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrin activationAdhesion complexesTalin headAmino-terminal headTalin-vinculin interactionsIntegrin cytoplasmic domainIntegrin activation pathwaysIntegrin extracellular domainIntegrin subunitsShort cytoplasmic tailDefective integrin activationPost-translational modificationsFull-length talinTalin-integrin interactionActin-binding siteImportant control pointTransmit chemicalTalin autoinhibitionDisease-causing mutationsKey PointsIntegrinsActin cytoskeletonProtein talinExtracellular ligandsFocal adhesionsIntegrin tailsPurification and SAXS Analysis of the Integrin Linked Kinase, PINCH, Parvin (IPP) Heterotrimeric Complex
Stiegler AL, Grant TD, Luft JR, Calderwood DA, Snell EH, Boggon TJ. Purification and SAXS Analysis of the Integrin Linked Kinase, PINCH, Parvin (IPP) Heterotrimeric Complex. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e55591. PMID: 23383235, PMCID: PMC3561323, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055591.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIPP complexEnsemble optimization methodDetailed purification protocolHeterotrimeric protein complexIntegrin Linked KinaseIntegrin adhesion receptorsInter-domain linkerInter-domain interactionsInter-domain contactsGel filtration analysisΑ-parvinLIM1 domainHuman ILKSmall-angle X-ray scatteringHeterotrimeric complexProtein complexesFocal adhesionsAdhesion receptorsPINCH proteinFirst structural characterizationFiltration analysisPurification protocolConformational restraintsKinaseILK
2012
Structural Basis for Paxillin Binding and Focal Adhesion Targeting of β-Parvin*
Stiegler AL, Draheim KM, Li X, Chayen NE, Calderwood DA, Boggon TJ. Structural Basis for Paxillin Binding and Focal Adhesion Targeting of β-Parvin*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2012, 287: 32566-32577. PMID: 22869380, PMCID: PMC3463362, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.367342.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsΒ-parvinFocal adhesionsPaxillin bindingΑ-parvinFocal adhesion targetingN-terminal α-helixPaxillin LD1 motifCalponin homology domainFirst molecular detailsHigh sequence similarityCytoplasmic adaptor proteinIntegrin-linked kinasePaxillin LD1Co-crystal structureLD4 motifSignificant conformational flexibilityHomology domainAdaptor proteinCellular functionsSequence similarityRepeat motifsProper localizationMolecular detailsPaxillinStructural basisA Conserved Lipid-binding Loop in the Kindlin FERM F1 Domain Is Required for Kindlin-mediated αIIbβ3 Integrin Coactivation*
Bouaouina M, Goult BT, Huet-Calderwood C, Bate N, Brahme NN, Barsukov IL, Critchley DR, Calderwood DA. A Conserved Lipid-binding Loop in the Kindlin FERM F1 Domain Is Required for Kindlin-mediated αIIbβ3 Integrin Coactivation*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2012, 287: 6979-6990. PMID: 22235127, PMCID: PMC3293583, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.330845.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntegrin β tailsTalin FERM domainFERM domainFocal adhesionsΒ tailTalin headHeterodimeric integrin adhesion receptorsIntegrin activationKindlin-1Membrane-binding motifFERM domain proteinsIntegrin β subunitsShort cytoplasmic tailAcidic membrane phospholipidsIntegrin adhesion receptorsΑIIbβ3 integrin activationDomain proteinsIntegrin tailsCytoplasmic domainCytoplasmic tailKindlinKindlin familyDomain interactionsPhospholipid head groupsPolylysine motifFunctional differences between kindlin-1 and kindlin-2 in keratinocytes
Bandyopadhyay A, Rothschild G, Kim S, Calderwood DA, Raghavan S. Functional differences between kindlin-1 and kindlin-2 in keratinocytes. Journal Of Cell Science 2012, 125: 2172-2184. PMID: 22328497, PMCID: PMC3367939, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.096214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal adhesionsKindlin-2Kindlin-1Cell spreadingPeripheral focal adhesionsIntegrin β1Wild-type cellsUnexpected functional consequencesIntegrin β6Wild-type keratinocytesCytoplasmic tailNull keratinocytesKindlinNull cellsFunctional consequencesDirect interactionFunctional differencesUnique functionRelated integrinsIntegrinsCellsAdhesionKeratinocytesIntegrin αvβ6KnockdownNanopatterning reveals an ECM area threshold for focal adhesion assembly and force transmission that is regulated by integrin activation and cytoskeleton tension
Coyer SR, Singh A, Dumbauld DW, Calderwood DA, Craig SW, Delamarche E, García AJ. Nanopatterning reveals an ECM area threshold for focal adhesion assembly and force transmission that is regulated by integrin activation and cytoskeleton tension. Journal Of Cell Science 2012, 125: 5110-5123. PMID: 22899715, PMCID: PMC3533393, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.108035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFocal adhesionsForce transductionFA assemblyCytoskeletal tensionExtracellular matrixIntegrin activationFocal adhesion assemblyVinculin head domainExpression of talinNon-migrating cellsVinculin mutantsCytoskeleton tensionAdhesion assemblyECM ligandsMyosin contractilityAdhesive areaStable assemblyIntracellular pathwaysTransductionAssemblyStructural linkPathwayStructural linkagesTraction forceCells
2003
The Kindler Syndrome Protein Is Regulated by Transforming Growth Factor-β and Involved in Integrin-mediated Adhesion*
Kloeker S, Major MB, Calderwood DA, Ginsberg MH, Jones DA, Beckerle MC. The Kindler Syndrome Protein Is Regulated by Transforming Growth Factor-β and Involved in Integrin-mediated Adhesion*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2003, 279: 6824-6833. PMID: 14634021, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m307978200.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAmino Acid SequenceBlotting, NorthernBlotting, WesternCell AdhesionCell LineCell MovementCytoplasmCytoskeletonDisease ProgressionDNA, ComplementaryExtracellular Matrix ProteinsFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectGene Expression RegulationHumansIntegrin beta1Integrin beta3IntegrinsMembrane ProteinsModels, MolecularMolecular Sequence DataMutationNeoplasm ProteinsOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisProtein BindingProtein Structure, TertiaryRNARNA, MessengerRNA, Small InterferingSequence Homology, Amino AcidTime FactorsTransfectionTransforming Growth Factor betaUp-RegulationConceptsHuman mammary epithelial cellsCytoplasmic domainIntegrin cytoplasmic domainBeta3 integrin cytoplasmic domainsCDNA microarray analysisTGF-beta stimulationNormal cell spreadingMammary epithelial cellsSyndrome proteinFERM domainFocal adhesionsTranscriptional profilesProtein abundanceCritical residuesMicroarray analysisCell spreadingGene leadTalin-FERMCell migrationCancer progressionIntegrin betaGenesCell processesAutosomal recessive genodermatosisEpithelial cells
1999
The Talin Head Domain Binds to Integrin β Subunit Cytoplasmic Tails and Regulates Integrin Activation*
Calderwood D, Zent R, Grant R, Rees D, Hynes R, Ginsberg M. The Talin Head Domain Binds to Integrin β Subunit Cytoplasmic Tails and Regulates Integrin Activation*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1999, 274: 28071-28074. PMID: 10497155, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.274.40.28071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTalin head domainIntegrin cytoplasmic tailsCytoplasmic tailIntegrin-binding siteHead domainActin cytoskeletonFragment of talinIntegrin beta tailsIntegrin adhesion receptorsSingle point mutationFocal adhesionsCytoplasmic domainCytoplasmic proteinsBeta tailsIntegrin functionIntegrin localizationTalinIntegrin activationIntegrin affinityActin filamentsAdhesion receptorsIntegrin-cytoskeletal interactionsPoint mutationsCytoskeletonStructural mimics