2015
Intramembrane binding of VE-cadherin to VEGFR2 and VEGFR3 assembles the endothelial mechanosensory complex
Coon BG, Baeyens N, Han J, Budatha M, Ross TD, Fang JS, Yun S, Thomas JL, Schwartz MA. Intramembrane binding of VE-cadherin to VEGFR2 and VEGFR3 assembles the endothelial mechanosensory complex. Journal Of Cell Biology 2015, 208: 975-986. PMID: 25800053, PMCID: PMC4384728, DOI: 10.1083/jcb.201408103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDCadherinsCell MovementCells, CulturedEndothelium, VascularHEK293 CellsHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsHumansMechanotransduction, CellularMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNeovascularization, PhysiologicPlaque, AtheroscleroticPlatelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Protein Structure, TertiaryRNA InterferenceRNA, Small InterferingStress, MechanicalStress, PhysiologicalVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-3
2009
The Force Is with Us
Schwartz MA. The Force Is with Us. Science 2009, 323: 588-589. PMID: 19179515, DOI: 10.1126/science.1169414.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Function of the N-terminus of zizimin1: autoinhibition and membrane targeting
Meller N, Westbrook MJ, Shannon JD, Guda C, Schwartz MA. Function of the N-terminus of zizimin1: autoinhibition and membrane targeting. Biochemical Journal 2007, 409: 525-533. PMID: 17935486, PMCID: PMC2740492, DOI: 10.1042/bj20071263.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGEF domainCZH proteinsRho family small GTPasesPH domain bindsCdc42-specific GEFMultiple cellular functionsBasis of homologyN-terminal regionSmall GTPasesDomain bindsGEF activityRho proteinsCellular functionsRho-GEFsNovel functionN-terminusCritical regulatorStructural domainsLimited proteolysisZizimin1ProteinBindsDomainMembraneGTPases
2006
Mechanisms of Mechanotransduction
Orr AW, Helmke BP, Blackman BR, Schwartz MA. Mechanisms of Mechanotransduction. Developmental Cell 2006, 10: 11-20. PMID: 16399074, DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2005.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Zizimin2: a novel, DOCK180‐related Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor expressed predominantly in lymphocytes
Nishikimi A, Meller N, Uekawa N, Isobe K, Schwartz MA, Maruyama M. Zizimin2: a novel, DOCK180‐related Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor expressed predominantly in lymphocytes. FEBS Letters 2005, 579: 1039-1046. PMID: 15710388, DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2005.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCdc42 GTP-Binding ProteinCell LineCloning, MolecularEnzyme ActivationGene Expression ProfilingGuanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsLymphocytesMiceMolecular Sequence DataProtein BindingProtein IsoformsProtein Structure, TertiaryRac GTP-Binding ProteinsSequence AlignmentSubstrate Specificity
2003
Biologically active fragment of a human tRNA synthetase inhibits fluid shear stress-activated responses of endothelial cells
Tzima E, Reader J, Irani-Tehrani M, Ewalt K, Schwartz M, Schimmel P. Biologically active fragment of a human tRNA synthetase inhibits fluid shear stress-activated responses of endothelial cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2003, 100: 14903-14907. PMID: 14630953, PMCID: PMC299850, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2436330100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acyl-tRNA SynthetasesAnimalsCattleCytoskeletonEndothelium, VascularGenetic VectorsHumansLuciferasesMicroscopy, FluorescenceMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesNeovascularization, PathologicNitric Oxide SynthaseProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein Structure, TertiaryProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionStress, MechanicalTemperatureTime FactorsTranscription, GeneticConceptsT2-TrpRSStress-responsive gene expressionHuman tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetaseStress-responsive genesExtracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2Growth factor stimulationHuman tRNA SynthetaseSignal-regulated kinase 1/2Natural splice variantProtein kinase BShear stress-responsive genesVascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulationTryptophanyl-tRNA synthetaseVascular homeostasisGrowth factor-induced angiogenesisVascular endothelial growth factor-induced angiogenesisCytoskeletal reorganizationProtein kinaseFactor stimulationAngiogenesis-related activitiesGene expressionKinase BKinase 1/2TRNA synthetaseEndothelial cell responses
2002
Zizimin1, a novel Cdc42 activator, reveals a new GEF domain for Rho proteins
Meller N, Irani-Tehrani M, Kiosses WB, Del Pozo MA, Schwartz MA. Zizimin1, a novel Cdc42 activator, reveals a new GEF domain for Rho proteins. Nature Cell Biology 2002, 4: 639-647. PMID: 12172552, DOI: 10.1038/ncb835.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsBinding SitesCdc42 GTP-Binding ProteinCloning, MolecularEnzyme ActivationGuanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsHumansMiceMolecular Sequence DataProtein Structure, TertiaryRho GTP-Binding ProteinsRNA, MessengerSequence Homology, Amino AcidTissue DistributionConceptsGuanine nucleotide exchange factorsCdc42 activatorGEF domainRho family GTPases RacNucleotide exchange factorsCDM proteinsRho proteinsRho familyGTPases RacNew superfamilySequence comparisonCdc42 activationNew proteinsMutational analysisGene expressionBiochemical searchCell migrationProteinDirect interactionCdc42Zizimin1RacActivatorGTPasesDomain
2001
Increased filamin binding to β-integrin cytoplasmic domains inhibits cell migration
Calderwood D, Huttenlocher A, Kiosses W, Rose D, Woodside D, Schwartz M, Ginsberg M. Increased filamin binding to β-integrin cytoplasmic domains inhibits cell migration. Nature Cell Biology 2001, 3: 1060-1068. PMID: 11781567, DOI: 10.1038/ncb1201-1060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SubstitutionAnimalsBinding SitesCell MovementCell PolarityCHO CellsContractile ProteinsCricetinaeCytoplasmCytoskeletonFibronectinsFilaminsFocal AdhesionsHumansIntegrin beta ChainsIntegrinsIsoleucineJurkat CellsMicrofilament ProteinsProtein Structure, TertiaryRecombinant Fusion ProteinsTalinValineConceptsFocal adhesion formationFilamin bindingCell migrationMembrane protrusionsMatrix assemblyIntegrin-dependent cell migrationFibronectin matrix assemblyAmino acid substitutionsInhibits cell migrationAnimal developmentActin cytoskeletonIntegrin tailsBiochemical signalsAdhesion receptorsFilaminCell polarizationTalinAcid substitutionsExtracellular matrixAdhesion formationTailBindingAssemblyMigrationSelective loss
1997
Suppression of Integrin Activation: A Novel Function of a Ras/Raf-Initiated MAP Kinase Pathway
Hughes P, Renshaw M, Pfaff M, Forsyth J, Keivens V, Schwartz M, Ginsberg M. Suppression of Integrin Activation: A Novel Function of a Ras/Raf-Initiated MAP Kinase Pathway. Cell 1997, 88: 521-530. PMID: 9038343, DOI: 10.1016/s0092-8674(00)81892-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein KinasesCell SizeCHO CellsCricetinaeCytoplasmDNA, ComplementaryEndoribonucleasesEnzyme ActivationExtracellular Matrix ProteinsFibronectinsFlow CytometryFungal ProteinsGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicIntegrinsProtein BiosynthesisProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein Structure, TertiaryProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-rafRas ProteinsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsTranscription, GeneticConceptsMAP kinase pathwayKinase pathwayIntegrin activationBeta-subunit cytoplasmic domainH-RasTranscription-independent functionsSubunit cytoplasmic domainERK MAP kinase pathwayIntegrin affinity stateCell adhesion receptorsIntegrin cell adhesion receptorsActivation of integrinsNegative feedback loopSmall GTPCytoplasmic domainEffector kinaseIntegrin phosphorylationRaf-1Novel functionIntegrin functionNegative regulatorAdhesion receptorsProtein synthesisMRNA transcriptionDistinct alpha