Cytoskeleton organization of normal, scar, and embryonic human fibroblasts spread on extracellular matrix proteins

We assayed the cytoskeleton organization of normal, scar, and embryonic human fibroblasts spread on major proteins of the extracellular matrix (ECM), type-I and-IV collagens, laminin 2/4, and fibronectin. Confocal fluorescent microscopy showed that fibroblasts of different origins were distinguished...

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Published in:Cell and tissue biology 2008, Vol.2 (5), p.531-537
Main Authors: Yudintseva, N. M., Blinova, M. I., Pinaev, G. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Cell Biology
Life Sciences
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Summary:We assayed the cytoskeleton organization of normal, scar, and embryonic human fibroblasts spread on major proteins of the extracellular matrix (ECM), type-I and-IV collagens, laminin 2/4, and fibronectin. Confocal fluorescent microscopy showed that fibroblasts of different origins were distinguished by their organization of actin structures and focal contacts visualized with antibodies to vinculin. It was found that different fibroblasts spread on identical ECM proteins had a common spatial organization of their cytoskeletons and some modifications of their actin structures and focal contacts. Variations in the organization of actin microfilaments indicate differences in cell interactions with various ECM proteins. The difference may be dependent on the integrin combination exposed on the cell membrane. It is suggested that fibroblasts of different origins differ in their morphogenetic functions.
ISSN:1990-519X
1990-5203
DOI:10.1134/S1990519X08050118