An integrin and Rho GTPase-dependent pinocytic vacuole mechanism controls capillary lumen formation in collagen and fibrin matrices
GE Davis, KJ Bayless - Microcirculation, 2003 - Taylor & Francis
A major question that remains unanswered concerning endothelial cell (EC) morphogenesis
is how lumens are formed in three-dimensional extracellular matrices (ECMs). Studies from …
is how lumens are formed in three-dimensional extracellular matrices (ECMs). Studies from …
Endothelial lumen signaling complexes control 3D matrix–specific tubulogenesis through interdependent Cdc42-and MT1-MMP–mediated events
A Sacharidou, W Koh, AN Stratman… - Blood, The Journal …, 2010 - ashpublications.org
Here, we define an endothelial cell (EC) lumen signaling complex involving Cdc42, Par6b,
Par3, junction adhesion molecule (Jam)–B and Jam-C, membrane type 1–matrix …
Par3, junction adhesion molecule (Jam)–B and Jam-C, membrane type 1–matrix …
Mechanisms controlling human endothelial lumen formation and tube assembly in three‐dimensional extracellular matrices
GE Davis, W Koh, AN Stratman - Birth Defects Research Part C …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Recent data have revealed new mechanisms that underlie endothelial cell (EC) lumen
formation during vascular morphogenic events in development, wound repair, and other …
formation during vascular morphogenic events in development, wound repair, and other …
Electrospun anisotropic architectures and porous structures for tissue engineering
In order to design scaffolds for tissue engineering with proper architectures, organization
and properties, a variety of materials and technologies are being developed. In addition to …
and properties, a variety of materials and technologies are being developed. In addition to …
Silencing profilin-1 inhibits endothelial cell proliferation, migration and cord morphogenesis
Z Ding, A Lambrechts, M Parepally… - Journal of cell …, 2006 - journals.biologists.com
Expression of several actin-binding proteins including profilin-1 is up-regulated during
capillary morphogenesis of endothelial cells, the biological significance of which remains …
capillary morphogenesis of endothelial cells, the biological significance of which remains …
Microtubule depolymerization rapidly collapses capillary tube networks in vitro and angiogenic vessels in vivo through the small GTPase Rho
KJ Bayless, GE Davis - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2004 - ASBMB
Maintenance of endothelial cell tube integrity is dependent on an intact cytoskeleton. We
present data indicating that rapid collapse of endothelial tubular networks in vitro occurs in a …
present data indicating that rapid collapse of endothelial tubular networks in vitro occurs in a …
Anastomosis of endothelial sprouts forms new vessels in a tissue analogue of angiogenesis
Here we describe a microfluidic device that accurately reproduces the dynamics of vascular
anastomosis, the process by which vascular sprouts connect to achieve perfusion during …
anastomosis, the process by which vascular sprouts connect to achieve perfusion during …
Vascular endothelial cell cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases and regulated cell migration: implications in angiogenesis
SJ Netherton, DH Maurice - Molecular pharmacology, 2005 - ASPET
Angiogenesis is necessary during embryonic development and wound healing but can be
detrimental in pathologies, including cancer. Because initiation of angiogenesis involves …
detrimental in pathologies, including cancer. Because initiation of angiogenesis involves …
Enhancing angiogenesis in collagen matrices by covalent incorporation of VEGF
S Koch, C Yao, G Grieb, P Prevel, EM Noah… - Journal of Materials …, 2006 - Springer
Since the survival of ingrowing cells in biomaterials for regenerative processes largely
depends on the supply of nutrients and oxygen, angiogenesis plays an important role in the …
depends on the supply of nutrients and oxygen, angiogenesis plays an important role in the …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular balance of capillary tube formation versus regression in wound repair: role of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors
GE Davis, WB Saunders - Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium …, 2006 - Elsevier
In this review, we discuss the identification of distinct matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and
their inhibitors that differentially control the processes of capillary tube formation …
their inhibitors that differentially control the processes of capillary tube formation …