Proteomic analysis of integrin-associated complexes from mesenchymal stem cells

Jila N. Ajeian, Edward Horton, Pablo Astudillo, Adam Byron, Janet Askari, Angelique Millon Fremillon, David Knight, Susan Kimber, Martin J Humphries, Jonathan D Humphries

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Abstract

Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the capability to differentiate down adipocyte, osteocyte and chondrocyte lineages and as such offer a range of potential therapeutic applications. The composition and stiffness of the extracellular matrix (ECM) environment that surrounds cells dictates their transcriptional programme, thereby affecting stem cell lineage decision-making. Cells sense force via linkages between themselves and their microenvironment, and this is transmitted by integrin receptors and associated adhesion signalling complexes. To identify regulators of MSC force sensing, we sought to catalogue MSC integrin-associated adhesion complex composition.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)51-57
Number of pages6
JournalProteomics - Clinical Applications
Volume10
Issue number1
Early online date6 Jul 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • Extracellular matrix
  • Integrin
  • LIM domain
  • Mechanotransduction
  • Mesenchymal stem cell

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