Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 29, 2024
Abstract
The
microgeometry
of
the
cellular
microenvironment
profoundly
impacts
behaviors,
yet
link
between
it
and
ubiquitously
expressed
mechanosensitive
ion
channel
PIEZO1
remains
unclear.
Herein,
we
describe
a
fluorescent
micropipette
aspiration
assay
that
allows
for
simultaneous
visualization
intracellular
calcium
dynamics
cytoskeletal
architecture
in
real-time,
under
varied
geometries.
By
integrating
elastic
shell
finite
element
analysis
with
lifetime
imaging
microscopy
employing
PIEZO1-specific
transgenic
red
blood
cells
HEK
cell
lines,
demonstrate
direct
correlation
microscale
geometry
PIEZO1-mediated
signaling.
We
reveal
increased
tip
angles
physical
constrictions
lead
to
significant
reorganization
F-actin,
accumulation
at
aspirated
neck,
subsequently
amplify
tension
stress
dome
induce
more
PIEZO1’s
activity.
Disruption
F-actin
network
or
inhibition
its
mobility
leads
notable
decline
mediated
influx,
underscoring
critical
role
mechanosensing
amidst
geometrical
constraints.
Current Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(7), P. 1282 - 1294.e5
Published: March 9, 2023
The
ongoing
metabolic
and
microbicidal
pathways
that
support
protect
cellular
life
generate
potentially
damaging
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
To
counteract
damage,
cells
express
peroxidases,
which
are
antioxidant
enzymes
catalyze
the
reduction
of
oxidized
biomolecules.
Glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)
is
major
hydroperoxidase
specifically
responsible
for
reducing
lipid
peroxides;
this
homeostatic
mechanism
essential,
its
inhibition
causes
a
unique
type
lytic
cell
death,
ferroptosis.
mechanism(s)
lead
to
lysis
in
ferroptosis,
however,
unclear.
We
report
peroxides
formed
during
ferroptosis
accumulate
preferentially
at
plasma
membrane.
Oxidation
surface
membrane
lipids
increased
tension
on
led
activation
Piezo1
TRP
channels.
Oxidized
membranes
thus
became
permeable
cations,
ultimately
leading
gain
Na+
Ca2+
concomitant
with
loss
K+.
These
effects
were
reduced
by
deletion
completely
inhibited
blocking
cation
channel
conductance
ruthenium
red
or
2-aminoethoxydiphenyl
borate
(2-APB).
also
found
oxidation
depressed
activity
Na+/K+-ATPase,
exacerbating
dissipation
monovalent
gradients.
Preventing
changes
content
attenuated
Altogether,
our
study
establishes
permeability
cations
critical
step
execution
identifies
Piezo1,
channels,
Na+/K+-ATPase
as
targets/effectors
death.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
103(2), P. 1247 - 1421
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
This
review
aims
to
survey
the
current
state
of
mechanotransduction
in
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells
(VSMCs)
and
endothelial
(ECs),
including
their
sensing
mechanical
stimuli
transduction
signals
that
result
acute
functional
modulation
longer-term
transcriptomic
epigenetic
regulation
blood
vessels.
The
mechanosensors
discussed
include
ion
channels,
plasma
membrane-associated
structures
receptors,
junction
proteins.
mechanosignaling
pathways
presented
cytoskeleton,
integrins,
extracellular
matrix,
intracellular
signaling
molecules.
These
are
followed
by
discussions
on
transcriptome
epigenetics,
relevance
health
disease,
interactions
between
VSMCs
ECs.
Throughout
this
review,
we
offer
suggestions
for
specific
topics
require
further
understanding.
In
closing
section
conclusions
perspectives,
summarize
what
is
known
point
out
need
treat
vasculature
as
a
system,
not
only
ECs
but
also
matrix
other
types
such
resident
macrophages
pericytes,
so
can
fully
understand
physiology
pathophysiology
vessel
whole,
thus
enhancing
comprehension,
diagnosis,
treatment,
prevention
diseases.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(21), P. 16294 - 16328
Published: Sept. 30, 2022
The
bottom-up
assembly
of
biological
and
chemical
components
opens
exciting
opportunities
to
engineer
artificial
vesicular
systems
for
applications
with
previously
unmet
requirements.
modular
combination
scaffolds
functional
building
blocks
enables
the
engineering
complex
biomimetic
or
new-to-nature
functionalities.
Inspired
by
compartmentalized
organization
cells
organelles,
lipid
polymer
vesicles
are
widely
used
as
model
membrane
investigate
translocation
solutes
transduction
signals
proteins.
functionalization
such
compartments
full
control
over
their
composition
can
thus
provide
specifically
optimized
environments
synthetic
processes.
This
review
aims
inspire
future
endeavors
providing
a
diverse
toolbox
molecular
modules,
methodologies,
different
approaches
assemble
systems.
Important
technical
practical
aspects
addressed
selected
presented,
highlighting
particular
achievements
limitations
approach.
Complementing
cutting-edge
technological
achievements,
fundamental
also
discussed
cater
inherently
background
target
audience,
which
results
from
interdisciplinary
nature
biology.
proteins
modules
use
lipids
block
copolymers
scaffold
functionalized
explored
in
detail.
Particular
emphasis
is
placed
on
ensuring
controlled
these
into
increasingly
Finally,
all
descriptions
presented
greater
context
valuable
biocatalysis,
biosensing,
bioremediation,
targeted
drug
delivery.
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
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(18)
Published: April 25, 2023
Integral
membrane
protein
structure
determination
traditionally
requires
extraction
from
cell
membranes
using
detergents
or
polymers.
Here,
we
describe
the
isolation
and
of
proteins
in
vesicles
derived
directly
cells.
Structures
ion
channel
Slo1
total
plasma
were
determined
at
3.8
Å
2.7
resolution,
respectively.
The
environment
stabilizes
Slo1,
revealing
an
alteration
global
helical
packing,
polar
lipid,
cholesterol
interactions
that
stabilize
previously
unresolved
regions
additional
binding
site
Ca
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
66(3), P. 394 - 423
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
ABSTRACT
Drought
is
one
of
the
most
serious
abiotic
stresses
to
land
plants.
Plants
sense
and
respond
drought
stress
survive
under
water
deficiency.
Scientists
have
studied
how
plants
stress,
or
osmotic
caused
by
drought,
ever
since
Charles
Darwin,
gradually
obtained
clues
about
sensing
signaling
in
Osmotic
a
physical
stimulus
that
triggers
many
physiological
changes
at
cellular
level,
including
turgor,
cell
wall
stiffness
integrity,
membrane
tension,
fluid
volume,
may
some
these
stimuli
trigger
downstream
responses.
In
this
review,
we
emphasized
potential
movements
organisms,
compared
putative
signal
inputs
wall‐containing
wall‐free
prospected
volume
according
advances
plants,
animals,
yeasts,
bacteria,
summarized
multilevel
biochemical
outputs,
such
as
plasma
nanodomain
formation,
permeability,
root
hydrotropism,
halotropism,
Casparian
strip
suberin
lamellae,
finally
proposed
hypothesis
responses
are
likely
be
cocktail
mediated
multiple
osmosensors.
We
also
discussed
core
scientific
questions,
provided
perspective
future
directions
field,
highlighted
importance
robust
smart
systems
efficient
source‐sink
allocations
for
generating
high‐yield
stress‐resistant
crops
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(5), P. 572 - 591
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
cardiovascular
system
provides
blood
supply
throughout
the
body
and
as
such
is
perpetually
applying
mechanical
forces
to
cells
tissues.
Thus,
this
primed
with
mechanosensory
structures
that
respond
adapt
changes
in
stimuli.
Since
their
discovery
2010,
PIEZO
ion
channels
have
dominated
field
of
mechanobiology.
These
been
proposed
long-sought-after
mechanosensitive
excitatory
involved
touch
proprioception
mammals.
However,
more
pieces
evidence
point
importance
activities
disease
development.
channel-related
cardiac
functions
include
transducing
hemodynamic
endothelial
vascular
cells,
red
cell
homeostasis,
platelet
aggregation,
arterial
pressure
regulation,
among
others.
contribute
pathological
conditions
including
hypertrophy
pulmonary
hypertension
congenital
syndromes
generalized
lymphatic
dysplasia
xerocytosis.
In
review,
we
highlight
recent
advances
understanding
role
diseases.
Achievements
quickly
expanding
should
open
a
new
road
for
efficient
control
PIEZO-related
diseases
functions.