2004
Integrins in Mechanotransduction*
Katsumi A, Orr AW, Tzima E, Schwartz MA. Integrins in Mechanotransduction*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2004, 279: 12001-12004. PMID: 14960578, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.r300038200.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Activation of Rac1 by shear stress in endothelial cells mediates both cytoskeletal reorganization and effects on gene expression
Tzima E, Del Pozo MA, Kiosses WB, Mohamed SA, Li S, Chien S, Schwartz MA. Activation of Rac1 by shear stress in endothelial cells mediates both cytoskeletal reorganization and effects on gene expression. The EMBO Journal 2002, 21: 6791-6800. PMID: 12486000, PMCID: PMC139108, DOI: 10.1093/emboj/cdf688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCattleCell AdhesionCells, CulturedCytoskeletonDimerizationEnergy TransferEnzyme ActivationGene Expression RegulationGenes, DominantGreen Fluorescent ProteinsGTP PhosphohydrolasesIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1LeukocytesLuciferasesLuminescent ProteinsMicroscopy, FluorescenceNF-kappa BPlasmidsProtein TransportRac GTP-Binding ProteinsRac1 GTP-Binding ProteinSpectrometry, FluorescenceStress, MechanicalTime FactorsTransfectionConceptsGene expressionFluorescence resonance energy transferSmall GTPase RacActivation of Rac1Endothelial cellsFocal adhesionsCytoskeletal organizationCytoskeletal reorganizationGTPase RacRac1 activationAdhesion receptorsResonance energy transferExtracellular matrixNuclear factor-kappaBNew integrinRac1Hemodynamic shear stressSubsequent expressionFactor-kappaBCell alignmentExpressionUnifying modelHemodynamic forcesCell adhesion molecule-1Cells
2000
Stimulation of Fascin Spikes by Thrombospondin-1 Is Mediated by the Gtpases Rac and Cdc42
Adams J, Schwartz M. Stimulation of Fascin Spikes by Thrombospondin-1 Is Mediated by the Gtpases Rac and Cdc42. Journal Of Cell Biology 2000, 150: 807-822. PMID: 10953005, PMCID: PMC2175285, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.150.4.807.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsActinsAnimalsBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicCarrier ProteinsCdc42 GTP-Binding ProteinCell AdhesionCell LineDepsipeptidesFibronectinsMiceMicrofilament ProteinsMuscle, SkeletalPeptides, CyclicRac GTP-Binding ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsStress, MechanicalThiazolesThiazolidinesThrombospondin 1TransfectionVinculinConceptsActin cytoskeletal organizationCytoskeletal organizationThrombospondin-1Matrix glycoprotein thrombospondin-1Actin-bundling protein fascinRho family GTPasesF-actin turnoverDominant-negative RacLocalization of fascinF-actin microspikesCell migration responseMotility of cellsGlycoprotein thrombospondin-1GTPases RacImportant physiological stimulusActive mutantComponent downstreamProtein fascinCdc42C2C12 myoblastsCell adhesionCell migrationBiochemical assaysExtracellular matrixProlonged activationAdhesion to the extracellular matrix regulates the coupling of the small GTPase Rac to its effector PAK
del Pozo M, Price L, Alderson N, Ren X, Schwartz M. Adhesion to the extracellular matrix regulates the coupling of the small GTPase Rac to its effector PAK. The EMBO Journal 2000, 19: 2008-2014. PMID: 10790367, PMCID: PMC305684, DOI: 10.1093/emboj/19.9.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiological TransportCdc42 GTP-Binding ProteinCell AdhesionCell LineCell MembraneCulture Media, Serum-FreeCytoplasmEnzyme ActivationExtracellular MatrixFibronectinsGrowth SubstancesGuanosine TriphosphateIntegrinsMiceMutationMyristic AcidP21-Activated KinasesProtein BindingProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRac GTP-Binding ProteinsRatsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsTransfectionConceptsSmall GTPase RacExtracellular matrixGTPase RacEffector PAKMembrane-targeting sequenceCell cycle progressionAbility of RacSoluble growth factorsAdherent cellsRac mutantGrowth factorCytoskeletal organizationPAK activationOncogenic transformationGene expressionCycle progressionMembrane fractionCell adhesionNon-adherent cellsRacPAKMembraneCellsAdhesionActivation
1999
Integrin-dependent Tyrosine Phosphorylation and Growth Regulation by Vav
Yron I, Deckert M, Reff M, Munshi A, Schwartz M, Altman A. Integrin-dependent Tyrosine Phosphorylation and Growth Regulation by Vav. Cell Communication & Adhesion 1999, 7: 1-11. PMID: 10228731, DOI: 10.3109/15419069909034388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActinsAnimalsCell AdhesionCell Adhesion MoleculesCell DivisionCHO CellsCricetinaeCytoskeletal ProteinsFibronectinsFocal Adhesion Kinase 1Focal Adhesion Protein-Tyrosine KinasesHumansIntegrin beta1Jurkat CellsKineticsOncogene ProteinsPaxillinPhosphoproteinsPhosphorylationPrecipitin TestsProtein-Tyrosine KinasesProto-Oncogene MasProto-Oncogene Proteins c-vavTime FactorsTransfectionTyrosineConceptsRapid phosphorylationIntegrin-dependent tyrosine phosphorylationAdhesion-dependent mannerExchange factor domainB cell antigen receptorAdhesion-dependent increaseIntegrin signal transductionFocal adhesion kinaseExtent of phosphorylationCell surface stimuliCell antigen receptorJurkat T cellsTriton-insoluble fractionVav overexpressionSmall GTPasesBeta 1 integrinRho familyRho GTPasesCytoskeletal organizationSignal transductionAdhesion kinaseTyrosine phosphorylationStress fibersGrowth regulationFactor domain
1994
Integrins as Signal Transducing Receptors
Schwartz M. Integrins as Signal Transducing Receptors. 1994, 33-47. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-08-091729-0.50007-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSignal transducing receptorsExtracellular matrixProtein kinase CCell functionIntracellular second messengerRole of integrinsCytoskeletal organizationInositol lipidsCell shapeSecond messengerKinase CAnchorage-dependent cellsSuch messengersCell typesContact of cellsOnly adhesionIntegrinsMessengerActivation of plateletsCellsCytoskeletonRecent dataReceptorsAdhesionDifferentiation