Mechanics and functional consequences of nuclear deformations
As the home of cellular genetic information, the nucleus has a critical role in determining cell
fate and function in response to various signals and stimuli. In addition to biochemical …
fate and function in response to various signals and stimuli. In addition to biochemical …
Mechanisms and functions of nuclear envelope remodelling
R Ungricht, U Kutay - Nature Reviews molecular cell biology, 2017 - nature.com
As a compartment border, the nuclear envelope (NE) needs to serve as both a protective
membrane shell for the genome and a versatile communication interface between the …
membrane shell for the genome and a versatile communication interface between the …
Chromatin and lamin A determine two different mechanical response regimes of the cell nucleus
The cell nucleus must continually resist and respond to intercellular and intracellular
mechanical forces to transduce mechanical signals and maintain proper genome …
mechanical forces to transduce mechanical signals and maintain proper genome …
Chromatin histone modifications and rigidity affect nuclear morphology independent of lamins
Nuclear shape and architecture influence gene localization, mechanotransduction,
transcription, and cell function. Abnormal nuclear morphology and protrusions termed …
transcription, and cell function. Abnormal nuclear morphology and protrusions termed …
BAF restricts cGAS on nuclear DNA to prevent innate immune activation
B Guey, M Wischnewski, A Decout, K Makasheva… - Science, 2020 - science.org
The appearance of DNA in the cytosol is perceived as a danger signal that stimulates potent
immune responses through cyclic guanosine monophosphate–adenosine monophosphate …
immune responses through cyclic guanosine monophosphate–adenosine monophosphate …
Mechanical regulation of gene expression in cardiac myocytes and fibroblasts
JJ Saucerman, PM Tan, KS Buchholz… - Nature Reviews …, 2019 - nature.com
The intact heart undergoes complex and multiscale remodelling processes in response to
altered mechanical cues. Remodelling of the myocardium is regulated by a combination of …
altered mechanical cues. Remodelling of the myocardium is regulated by a combination of …
Chromatin's physical properties shape the nucleus and its functions
The cell nucleus encloses, organizes, and protects the genome. Chromatin maintains
nuclear mechanical stability and shape in coordination with lamins and the cytoskeleton …
nuclear mechanical stability and shape in coordination with lamins and the cytoskeleton …
HP1α is a chromatin crosslinker that controls nuclear and mitotic chromosome mechanics
Chromatin, which consists of DNA and associated proteins, contains genetic information and
is a mechanical component of the nucleus. Heterochromatic histone methylation controls …
is a mechanical component of the nucleus. Heterochromatic histone methylation controls …
Dynamic chromatin organization without the 30-nm fiber
K Maeshima, S Ide, M Babokhov - Current opinion in cell biology, 2019 - Elsevier
Chromatin in eukaryotic cells is a negatively charged polymer composed of DNA, histones,
and various associated proteins. Over the past ten years, our view of chromatin has shifted …
and various associated proteins. Over the past ten years, our view of chromatin has shifted …
Nuclear membrane rupture and its consequences
J Maciejowski, EM Hatch - Annual review of cell and …, 2020 - annualreviews.org
The nuclear envelope is often depicted as a static barrier that regulates access between the
nucleus and the cytosol. However, recent research has identified many conditions in …
nucleus and the cytosol. However, recent research has identified many conditions in …