Organelle adaptations in response to mechanical forces during tumour dissemination.
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Authors
Graziani, V
Crosas-Molist, E
George, SL
Sanz-Moreno, V
Crosas-Molist, E
George, SL
Sanz-Moreno, V
Document Type
Journal Article
Date
2024-06-01
Date Accepted
2024-02-12
Abstract
Cell migration plays a pivotal role in various biological processes including cancer dissemination and successful metastasis, where the role of mechanical signals is increasingly acknowledged. This review focuses on the intricate mechanisms through which cancer cells modulate their migratory strategies via organelle adaptations in response to the extracellular matrix (ECM). Specifically, the nucleus and mitochondria emerge as pivotal mediators in this process. These organelles serve as sensors, translating mechanical stimuli into rapid metabolic alterations that sustain cell migration. Importantly, prolonged exposure to such stimuli can induce transcriptional or epigenetic changes, ultimately enhancing metastatic traits. Deciphering the intricate interplay between ECM properties and organelle adaptations not only advances our understanding of cytoskeletal dynamics but also holds promise for the development of innovative anti-metastatic therapeutic strategies.
Citation
Current Opinion in Cell Biology, 2024, 88 pp. 102345 -
Source Title
Current Opinion in Cell Biology
Publisher
CURRENT BIOLOGY LTD
ISSN
0955-0674
eISSN
1879-0410