2022
Integrin Conformational Dynamics and Mechanotransduction
Kolasangiani R, Bidone T, Schwartz M. Integrin Conformational Dynamics and Mechanotransduction. Cells 2022, 11: 3584. PMID: 36429013, PMCID: PMC9688440, DOI: 10.3390/cells11223584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell-cell adhesionCell-extracellular matrixExtracellular ligandsIntegrin affinityConformational dynamicsIntegrin familyConformational statesConformational transitionTissue integrityCell functionCentral mediatorRemarkable convergenceMechanical forcesForce transmissionCytoskeletonMechanotransductionAdhesionFirm adhesionUnanswered questionsIntegrinsNew informationPathwayLigands
2018
Talin as a mechanosensitive signaling hub
Goult BT, Yan J, Schwartz MA. Talin as a mechanosensitive signaling hub. Journal Of Cell Biology 2018, 217: 3776-3784. PMID: 30254032, PMCID: PMC6219721, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.201808061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignaling hubsExtracellular matrixRod domainTalin rod domainIntegrin β subunitsDifferent protein interactionsLong rod domainSwitch-like behaviorActin cytoskeletonCytoplasmic domainCytoplasmic proteinsProtein interactionsHelical bundleGlobular head domainTalin functionTransmembrane receptorsHelix bundleΒ-subunitHead domainIntegrin familyTalinCell adhesionIndividual domainsRecent evidenceDomain
1991
Multiple integrins share the ability to induce elevation of intracellular pH
Schwartz M, Ingber D, Lawrence M, Springer T, Lechene C. Multiple integrins share the ability to induce elevation of intracellular pH. Experimental Cell Research 1991, 195: 533-535. PMID: 1712734, DOI: 10.1016/0014-4827(91)90407-l.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBovine capillary endothelial cellsElevation of pHiAlpha v beta 3Alpha 5 beta 1Capillary endothelial cellsElevation of intracellularT cell receptor complexIntegrin alpha v beta 3Human T lymphocytesPeripheral human T lymphocytesNa-H antiporterCollagen type IIICell receptor complexIntegrin familyT cellsT lymphocytesSignificant elevationIntegrin LFA-1Integrin alpha 5 beta 1LFA-1ICAM-2Endothelial cellsBeta 1Beta 3Antibodies