Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
620(7976), P. 1117 - 1125
Published: Aug. 16, 2023
Abstract
PIEZOs
are
mechanosensitive
ion
channels
that
convert
force
into
chemoelectric
signals
1,2
and
have
essential
roles
in
diverse
physiological
settings
3
.
In
vitro
studies
proposed
PIEZO
transduce
mechanical
through
the
deformation
of
extensive
blades
transmembrane
domains
emanating
from
a
central
ion-conducting
pore
4–8
However,
little
is
known
about
how
these
interact
with
their
native
environment
which
molecular
movements
underlie
activation.
Here
we
directly
observe
conformational
dynamics
individual
PIEZO1
molecules
cell
using
nanoscopic
fluorescence
imaging.
Compared
previous
structural
models
PIEZO1,
show
significantly
expanded
at
rest
by
bending
stress
exerted
plasma
membrane.
The
degree
expansion
varies
dramatically
along
length
blade,
where
decreased
binding
strength
between
subdomains
can
explain
increased
flexibility
distal
blade.
Using
chemical
modulators
blade
channel
activation
correlated.
Our
findings
begin
to
uncover
activated
environment.
More
generally,
as
reliably
detect
shifts
single
nanometres
populations
channels,
expect
this
approach
will
serve
framework
for
analysis
membrane
proteins
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: June 8, 2020
Abstract
Osteocytes,
the
most
abundant
and
long-lived
cells
in
bone,
are
master
regulators
of
bone
remodeling.
In
addition
to
their
functions
endocrine
regulation
calcium
phosphate
metabolism,
osteocytes
major
responsive
force
adaptation
due
mechanical
stimulation.
Mechanically
induced
formation
adaptation,
disuse-induced
loss
skeletal
fragility
mediated
by
osteocytes,
which
sense
local
cues
respond
these
both
direct
indirect
ways.
The
mechanotransduction
process
is
a
complex
but
exquisite
regulatory
between
environment,
neighboring
cells,
different
functional
mechanosensors
individual
cells.
Over
past
two
decades,
great
efforts
have
focused
on
finding
various
that
transmit
extracellular
signals
into
regulate
gene
expression.
osteocyte
cytoskeleton,
dendritic
processes,
Integrin-based
focal
adhesions,
connexin-based
intercellular
junctions,
primary
cilium,
ion
channels,
matrix
reported
so
far
with
evidence
from
vitro
studies.
This
review
aims
give
systematic
introduction
mechanobiology,
provide
details
mechanosensors,
discuss
roles
mechanosensitive
signaling
pathways
homeostasis.
Mechanical
load
of
the
skeleton
system
is
essential
for
development,
growth,
and
maintenance
bone.
However,
molecular
mechanism
by
which
mechanical
stimuli
are
converted
into
osteogenesis
bone
formation
remains
unclear.
Here
we
report
that
Piezo1,
a
bona
fide
mechanotransducer
critical
various
biological
processes,
plays
role
in
formation.
Knockout
Piezo1
osteoblast
lineage
cells
disrupts
osteoblasts
severely
impairs
structure
strength.
Bone
loss
induced
unloading
blunted
knockout
mice.
Intriguingly,
simulated
microgravity
treatment
reduced
function
suppressing
expression
Piezo1.
Furthermore,
osteoporosis
patients
show
closely
correlated
with
dysfunction.
These
data
collectively
suggest
functions
as
key
conferring
mechanosensitivity
to
determining
mechanical-load-dependent
formation,
represents
novel
therapeutic
target
treating
or
unloading-induced
severe
loss.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
115(50), P. 12817 - 12822
Published: Nov. 27, 2018
Significance
PIEZOs
are
mechanically
activated
cation
channels.
Recently,
loss-of-function
mutations
of
human
PIEZO1
were
found
among
patients
with
familial
lymphedema,
suggesting
a
requirement
in
the
lymphatic
system.
In
this
paper,
utilizing
mouse
models
lacking
endothelial
cells,
we
show
that
ion
channel
is
required
for
formation
valves,
key
structure
proper
circulation
lymph
body.
The
valve
provides
mechanistic
insight
on
how
variants
cause
dysfunction
patients.
This
study
also
extends
relevance
beyond
acute
signaling
molecules
(e.g.,
touch
sensation)
and
highlights
importance
these
channels
controlling
morphological/structural
specification
during
development.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
119(9), P. 5537 - 5606
Published: Jan. 4, 2019
Advances
over
the
past
25
years
have
revealed
much
about
how
structural
properties
of
membranes
and
associated
proteins
are
linked
to
thermodynamics
kinetics
membrane
protein
(MP)
folding.
At
same
time
biochemical
progress
has
outlined
cellular
proteostasis
networks
mediate
MP
folding
manage
misfolding
in
cell.
When
combined
with
results
from
genomic
sequencing,
these
studies
established
paradigms
for
molecular
etiologies
a
variety
diseases.
This
emerging
framework
paved
way
development
new
class
small
molecule
“pharmacological
chaperones”
that
bind
stabilize
misfolded
variants,
some
which
now
clinical
use.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
outline
current
perspectives
on
integral
MPs
as
well
mechanisms
quality
control.
Based
perspectives,
highlight
opportunities
innovations
bridge
our
understanding
energetics
nuanced
complexity
biological
systems.
Given
many
linkages
between
human
disease,
also
examine
exciting
leverage
advances
address
challenges
therapeutics
precision
medicine.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: April 3, 2018
Abstract
Piezo1
represents
a
prototype
of
eukaryotic
mechanotransduction
channels.
The
full-length
2547-residue
mouse
possesses
unique
38-transmembrane-helix
(TM)
topology
and
is
organized
into
three-bladed,
propeller-shaped
architecture,
comprising
central
ion-conducting
pore,
three
peripheral
blade-like
structures,
90-Å-long
intracellular
beam-resembling
structures
that
bridge
the
blades
to
pore.
However,
how
mechanical
force
chemicals
activate
gigantic
machinery
remains
elusive.
Here
we
identify
novel
set
chemical
activators,
termed
Jedi,
which
activates
through
extracellular
side
blade
instead
C-terminal
domain
indicating
long-range
allosteric
gating.
Remarkably,
Jedi-induced
activation
requires
key
components,
including
two
loops
in
distal
leucine
residues
proximal
end
beam.
Thus,
employs
blade-beam-constituted
lever-like
apparatus
as
designated
transduction
pathway
for
long-distance
mechano-
chemical-gating
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 13, 2019
Mechanosensitive
ion
channels
rely
on
membrane
composition
to
transduce
physical
stimuli
into
electrical
signals.
The
Piezo1
channel
mediates
mechanoelectrical
transduction
and
regulates
crucial
physiological
processes,
including
vascular
architecture
remodeling,
cell
migration,
erythrocyte
volume.
identity
of
the
components
that
modulate
function
remain
largely
unknown.
Using
lipid
profiling
analyses,
we
here
identify
dietary
fatty
acids
tune
mechanical
response.
We
find
margaric
acid,
a
saturated
acid
present
in
dairy
products
fish,
inhibits
activation
polyunsaturated
(PUFAs),
fish
oils,
inactivation.
Force
measurements
reveal
increases
bending
stiffness,
whereas
PUFAs
decrease
it.
use
supplementation
abrogate
phenotype
gain-of-function
mutations
causing
human
dehydrated
hereditary
stomatocytosis.
Beyond
Piezo1,
our
findings
demonstrate
cell-intrinsic
profile
changes
metabolism
can
dictate
cell's
response
cues.