[HTML][HTML] RhoA as a key regulator of innate and adaptive immunity

M Bros, K Haas, L Moll, S Grabbe - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
RhoA is a ubiquitously expressed cytoplasmic protein that belongs to the family of small
GTPases. RhoA acts as a molecular switch that is activated in response to binding of …

Unravelling cell migration: defining movement from the cell surface

F Merino-Casallo, MJ Gomez-Benito… - Cell adhesion & …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Cell motility is essential for life and development. Unfortunately, cell migration is also linked
to several pathological processes, such as cancer metastasis. Cells' ability to migrate relies …

[HTML][HTML] CXCL12/CXCR4 promotes inflammation-driven colorectal cancer progression through activation of RhoA signaling by sponging miR-133a-3p

X Yu, D Wang, X Wang, S Sun, Y Zhang… - Journal of Experimental …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Activation of CXCL12/CXCR4 axis has been found to be associated
with invasion and metastasis in many cancers. However, the underlying mechanism remains …

The cytokine storm of COVID-19: a spotlight on prevention and protection

L Pearce, SM Davidson, DM Yellon - Expert Opinion on …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction The cytokine release syndrome (CRS) of COVID-19 is associated with the
development of critical illness requiring multi-organ support. Further research is required to …

Functions and clinical significance of mechanical tumor microenvironment: cancer cell sensing, mechanobiology and metastasis

H Zhou, M Wang, Y Zhang, Q Su, Z Xie… - Cancer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Dynamic and heterogeneous interaction between tumor cells and the surrounding
microenvironment fuels the occurrence, progression, invasion, and metastasis of solid …

Mechanisms regulating myoblast fusion: A multilevel interplay

L Lehka, MJ Rędowicz - Seminars in cell & developmental biology, 2020 - Elsevier
Myoblast fusion into myotubes is one of the crucial steps of skeletal muscle development
(myogenesis). The fusion is preceded by specification of a myogenic lineage (mesodermal …

[HTML][HTML] RHO GTPase family in hepatocellular carcinoma

T Wang, D Rao, C Yu, J Sheng, Y Luo, L Xia… - … hematology & oncology, 2022 - Springer
RHO GTPases are a subfamily of the RAS superfamily of proteins, which are highly
conserved in eukaryotic species and have important biological functions, including actin …

[HTML][HTML] Canonical and noncanonical Wnt signaling: multilayered mediators, signaling mechanisms and major signaling crosstalk

K Qin, M Yu, J Fan, H Wang, P Zhao, G Zhao, W Zeng… - Genes & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wnt signaling plays a major role in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. The Wnt
ligands are a family of 19 secreted glycoproteins that mediate their signaling effects via …

Local glycolysis fuels actomyosin contraction during axonal retraction

R Santos, L Lokmane, D Ozdemir, C Traoré… - Journal of Cell …, 2023 - rupress.org
In response to repulsive cues, axonal growth cones can quickly retract. This requires the
prompt activity of contractile actomyosin, which is formed by the non-muscle myosin II (NMII) …

[HTML][HTML] Advantages of Rho-associated kinases and their inhibitor fasudil for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Q Wang, LJ Song, ZB Ding, Z Chai, JZ Yu… - Neural regeneration …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Ras homolog (Rho)-associated kinases (ROCKs) belong to the serine-threonine kinase
family, which plays a pivotal role in regulating the damage, survival, axon guidance, and …