Nonmuscle myosin IIB is a driver of cellular reprogramming

Abstract

To test the impact of engineering cells with altered contractile properties, NMIIB and mutants that have different assembly and force-generating properties were introduced. Adding NMIIB into pancreatic ductal epithelia–derived cancer cells led to altered cell morphology. Additionally, NMIIB is highly integrated with a range of cellular systems, including metabolism and gene expression. Modifying the contractile machinery leads to cellular reprogramming.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2023
Source ID
10.1091/mbc.e21-08-0386

Entities

People

  • Amanda E. Balaban
  • Douglas N. Robinson
  • Eleana Parajón
  • Ly T. S. Nguyen

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

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Fields of Study

  • Biology

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