TMEM63B functions as a mammalian hyperosmolar sensor for thirst
Wenjie Zou,
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Siqi Deng,
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Xingyu Chen
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et al.
Neuron,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Optical Tweezer-Driven Mechanotransduction: Probing pN-Scale Forces and Calcium-Mediated Redox Signaling in Single Endothelial Cells
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Endothelial
cells
(ECs)
regulate
vascular
function
by
converting
mechanical
forces
into
biochemical
signals;
however,
the
molecular
mechanisms
of
pN-scale
mechanotransduction
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
develop
an
optical
tweezer-integrated
confocal
microscopy
system
that
allows
precise,
noninvasive
manipulation
cell
membrane
localization
with
stimuli
within
0-100
pN
range
while
monitoring
Ca2+-mediated
NO/ROS
redox
signaling
in
situ
single
ECs
under
varying
force
parameters.
We
show
stimulation
regulates
extracellular
Ca2+
influx,
triggering
downstream
production
NO
and
ROS,
which
subsequently
affects
intracellular
homeostasis.
Key
mechanosensitive
ion
channels
(e.g.,
Piezo1
TRPV4)
cytoskeletal
components
F-actin)
facilitate
force-induced
signaling.
further
delineate
roles
tension-dominant
versus
hybrid
tension-tether
models
mechanotransduction,
revealing
their
differential
engagement
transmission
pathways.
This
mechanistic
framework
establishes
direct
connections
between
input
characteristics
redox-regulated
Language: Английский
Quantifying Intracellular Mechanosensitive Response upon Spatially Defined Mechano-Chemical Triggering
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Abstract
The
mechanotransduction
process
relies
on
the
interaction
of
mechanical
and
biochemical
cues,
transmitting
cellular
forces
to
intracellular
organelles
activate
pathways
elicit
responses.
This
involves
mechanoresponsive
components
like
actin
filaments,
microtubules
(MTs),
lamin
meshwork.
Fluidic
force
microscopy
(FluidFM),
a
force-controlled
micropipette
allows
for
manipulation
intact
cells
mechanically
chemically,
providing
novel
approach
study
mechanotransmission
in
situ
.
FluidFM
combined
with
fluorescence
lifetime
imaging
(FLIM),
enables
high-resolution
mapping
tension
dynamics.
Here,
we
used
varying
nuclear
lamina
compositions
explore
lamina’s
role
initiating
mechanoresponse
external
cues.
We
found
that
A-type
B-type
lamins
trigger
distinctly,
contributing
elasticity,
whereas
influence
viscous
response.
Moreover,
MTs
underwent
adaptation
assisted
releasing
A/C
knockout
(KO)
cells,
contrasting
healthy
where
aid
preserve
locally
rather
than
transferring
it.
research
provides
insights
into
dynamic
supports
targeted
therapies
stress-related
diseases.
Language: Английский