Actin-Membrane Release Initiates Cell Protrusions

Erik S. Welf, Christopher E. Miles, Jaewon Huh, Etai Sapoznik, Joseph Chi, Meghan K. Driscoll, Tadamoto Isogai, Jungsik Noh, Andrew D. Weems, Theresa Pohlkamp, Kevin Dean, Reto Fiolka, Alex Mogilner, Gaudenz Danuser

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Abstract

Using experiments and mathematical modeling, Welf et al. identify that plasma membrane detachment from actin is needed to initiate cell protrusion, regardless of whether actin polymerization or intracellular pressure create pushing forces. Their actin release model augments the tethered Brownian ratchet model, explaining why actin polymerization alone cannot initiate protrusion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)723-736.e8
JournalDevelopmental Cell
Volume55
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 21 2020
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Brownian ratchet model
  • actin dynamics
  • cytoskeleton
  • intracellular force
  • lamellipodium
  • morphology
  • polymerization
  • protrusion
  • shape change

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