Cell
size
is
controlled
to
be
within
a
specific
range
support
physiological
function.
To
control
their
size,
cells
use
diverse
mechanisms
ranging
from
'sizers',
in
which
differences
cell
are
compensated
for
single
division
cycle,
'adders',
constant
amount
of
growth
occurs
each
cycle.
This
diversity
raises
the
question
why
particular
would
implement
one
rather
than
another
mechanism?
address
this
question,
we
performed
series
simulations
evolving
networks.
The
mechanism
that
evolved
was
influenced
by
both
cycle
structure
and
selection
pressures.
Moreover,
networks
recapitulated
known
properties
naturally
occurring
If
based
on
G1
an
S/G2/M
timer,
as
found
budding
yeast
some
human
cells,
adders
likely
evolve.
But,
if
phase
significantly
longer
phase,
often
case
mammalian
vivo,
sizers
become
more
likely.
Sizers
also
evolve
when
inverted
so
while
performs
control,
fission
S.
pombe.
For
networks,
consistently
decreases
until
burst
inhibitor
drives
extended
much
like
green
algae
Chlamydomonas.
That
these
such
self-organized
criticality
shows
how
evolution
complex
systems
can
drive
emergence
critical
processes.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(39)
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Cell
size
and
cell
count
are
adaptively
regulated
intimately
linked
to
growth
function.
Yet,
despite
their
widespread
relevance,
the
relation
between
has
never
been
formally
examined
over
whole
human
body.
Here,
we
compile
a
comprehensive
dataset
of
all
major
types,
with
data
drawn
from
>1,500
published
sources.
We
consider
body
representative
male
(70
kg),
which
allows
further
estimates
female
(60
kg)
10-y-old
child
(32
kg).
build
hierarchical
interface
for
cellular
organization
body,
giving
easy
access
data,
methods,
sources
(https://humancelltreemap.mis.mpg.de/).
In
total,
estimate
total
counts
≈36
trillion
cells
in
male,
≈28
female,
≈17
child.
These
reveal
surprising
inverse
count,
implying
trade-off
these
variables,
such
that
within
given
logarithmic
class
contribute
an
equal
fraction
body's
biomass.
also
find
coefficient
variation
is
approximately
independent
mean
size,
existence
cell-size
regulation
across
types.
Our
serve
establish
holistic
quantitative
framework
highlight
large-scale
patterns
biology.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. e3002453 - e3002453
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
To
achieve
a
stable
size
distribution
over
multiple
generations,
proliferating
cells
require
means
of
counteracting
stochastic
noise
in
the
rate
growth,
time
spent
various
phases
cell
cycle,
and
imprecision
placement
plane
division.
In
most
widely
accepted
model,
is
thought
to
be
regulated
at
G1/S
transition,
such
that
smaller
than
critical
pause
end
G1
phase
until
they
have
accumulated
mass
predetermined
threshold,
which
point
proceed
through
rest
cycle.
However,
based
solely
on
specific
checkpoint
G1/S,
cannot
readily
explain
why
with
deficient
control
mechanisms
are
still
able
maintain
very
distribution.
Furthermore,
model
would
not
easily
account
for
variation
during
subsequent
anticipated
G1/S.
address
questions,
we
applied
computationally
enhanced
quantitative
microscopy
(ceQPM)
populations
cultured
human
lines,
enables
highly
accurate
measurement
dry
individual
throughout
From
these
measurements,
evaluated
factors
contribute
maintaining
homeostasis
any
Our
findings
reveal
accurately
maintained,
despite
disruptions
normal
machinery
or
perturbations
growth.
Control
generally
confined
regulation
length.
Instead
imposed
lines
examined,
find
coefficient
(CV)
population
begins
decline
well
before
transition
continues
S
G2
phases.
Among
different
types
tested,
detailed
response
growth
differs.
general,
when
it
falls
below
exponential
natural
increase
CV
effectively
constrained.
We
both
mass-dependent
cycle
modulation
reducing
within
population.
Through
interplay
coordination
2
processes,
emerges.
Such
previously
unappreciated
general
principles
cells.
These
same
regulatory
processes
might
also
operative
terminally
differentiated
Further
dynamical
studies
should
lead
better
understanding
underlying
molecular
control.
Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
369(6502), P. 466 - 471
Published: July 24, 2020
Cell
size
is
fundamental
to
cell
physiology.
For
example,
determines
the
spatial
scale
of
organelles
and
intracellular
transport
thereby
affects
biosynthesis.
Although
some
genes
that
affect
mammalian
have
been
identified,
molecular
mechanisms
through
which
growth
drives
division
remained
elusive.
We
show
during
G
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
38(1), P. 291 - 319
Published: May 14, 2022
The
most
fundamental
feature
of
cellular
form
is
size,
which
sets
the
scale
all
cell
biological
processes.
Growth,
form,
and
function
are
necessarily
linked
in
biology,
but
we
often
do
not
understand
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
nor
their
specific
functions.
Here,
review
progress
toward
determining
that
regulate
size
yeast,
animals,
plants,
as
well
understanding
regulation.
It
has
become
increasingly
clear
mechanism
regulation
deeply
intertwined
with
basic
biosynthesis,
how
biosynthesis
can
be
scaled
(or
not)
proportion
to
size.
Finally,
highlight
recent
findings
causally
linking
aberrant
senescence
implications
for
cancer
therapies.
Developmental Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(16), P. 1462 - 1476.e8
Published: June 19, 2023
Cell
proliferation
is
a
central
process
in
tissue
development,
homeostasis,
and
disease,
yet
how
regulated
the
context
remains
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
introduce
quantitative
framework
to
elucidate
growth
dynamics
regulate
cell
proliferation.
Using
MDCK
epithelial
monolayers,
show
that
limiting
rate
of
expansion
creates
confinement
suppresses
growth;
however,
this
does
not
directly
affect
cycle.
This
leads
uncoupling
between
rates
division
epithelia
and,
thereby,
reduces
volume.
Division
becomes
arrested
at
minimal
volume,
which
consistent
across
diverse
vivo.
nucleus
approaches
minimum
volume
capable
packaging
genome.
Loss
cyclin
D1-dependent
cell-volume
regulation
results
an
abnormally
high
nuclear-to-cytoplasmic
ratio
DNA
damage.
Overall,
demonstrate
by
interplay
regulation.
FEBS Letters,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
594(13), P. 2046 - 2060
Published: June 21, 2020
The
coordination
of
cell
proliferation
with
reversible
cycle
exit
into
quiescence
is
crucial
for
the
development
multicellular
organisms
and
tissue
homeostasis
in
adult.
decision
between
occurs
at
restriction
point,
which
widely
thought
to
be
located
G1
phase
cycle,
when
cells
integrate
accumulated
extracellular
intracellular
signals
drive
this
binary
cellular
decision.
On
molecular
level,
decision‐making
exerted
through
activation
cyclin‐dependent
kinases
(CDKs).
CDKs
phosphorylate
retinoblastoma
(Rb)
transcriptional
repressor
regulate
expression
genes.
Recently,
classical
view
point
regulation
has
been
challenged.
Here,
we
review
latest
findings
on
CDKs,
Rb
phosphorylation
nature
position
within
cycle.