Cell compression – relevance, mechanotransduction mechanisms and tools
Journal of Cell Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
138(6)
Published: March 15, 2025
ABSTRACT
From
border
cell
migration
during
Drosophila
embryogenesis
to
solid
stresses
inside
tumors,
cells
are
often
compressed
physiological
and
pathological
processes,
triggering
major
responses.
Cell
compression
can
be
observed
in
vivo
but
also
controlled
vitro
through
tools
such
as
micro-channels
or
planar
confinement
assays.
Such
have
recently
become
commercially
available,
allowing
a
broad
research
community
tackle
the
role
of
variety
contexts.
This
has
led
discovery
conserved
compression-triggered
modes,
fate
determinants
mechanosensitive
pathways,
among
others.
In
this
Review,
we
will
first
address
different
ways
which
their
biological
Then,
discuss
distinct
mechanosensing
mechanotransducing
pathways
that
activate
response
compression.
Finally,
describe
systems
been
engineered
compress
cells.
Language: Английский
Tumor microenvironment and immune-related myositis: addressing muscle wasting in cancer immunotherapy
Shuang Ma,
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Guangyu Zhao,
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S.J. Sui
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Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 2, 2025
Cancer
immunotherapy,
which
leverages
the
immune
system
to
target
neoplastic
cells,
has
undergone
significant
transformation
in
recent.
However,
immunotherapy
may
have
negative
effects
on
skeletal
muscle
function,
causing
wasting
and
functional
decline
cancer
patients.
In
this
study,
we
review
mechanisms
by
influences
muscle,
focusing
immune-related
myositis,
inflammation,
metabolic
alterations
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
The
key
methodologies,
including
biomechanical
assessment
techniques
such
as
electrical
impedance
myography
ultrasound
imaging,
are
discussed
provide
valuable
insights
into
process
that
maintain
integrity
function
patients
receiving
immunotherapy.
Moreover,
dual
of
suppression
damage
described,
revealing
significance
inflammatory
cytokines,
checkpoints,
disturbances
TME.
Importantly,
propose
combination
therapies
integrating
nutritional
interventions
or
anti-inflammatory
potential
approaches
for
mitigating
wasting.
This
study
highlights
need
deeper
investigations
optimize
improve
its
efficacy
preserving
health,
thereby
improving
patient
outcomes
quality
life.
Language: Английский