Mechanical forces and the nucleus: regulation of cell fate and beyond
- Date
- Sep 10, 2020
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- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Speaker
- Sara Wickström
- Affiliation
- University of Helsinki, Finland
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- MPI-CBG Thursday Seminar
- Language
- en
- Main Topic
- Biologie
- Host
- Anne Grapin-Botton
- Description
- Cells are constantly subjected to a spectrum of mechanical cues, such as shear stress, compression, differential tissue rigidity, and strain, to which they respond to by engaging mechanisms of mechanotransduction. These forces function as important morphogenetic ques that are transmitted to the nucleus to alter genetic programs. On the other hand, excessive mechanical stresses have the potential to damage cells and tissues. In my presentation I will discuss our recent research on how mechanical signals are transmitted into the nucleus to coordinate cell fate changes. I will further discuss how dynamic changes in chromatin organization in response to force change the mechanical properties of the nucleus and chromatin to prevent damage, as well how cells can adapt to differential force environments by changing their structure.
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