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'Forcing' new interpretations of molecular tension sensor studies

Authors :
Matthew R. Pawlak
Adam T. Smiley
Wendy R. Gordon
Source :
Cell Reports: Methods, Vol 4, Iss 7, Pp 100821- (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

Molecular tension sensors are central tools for mechanobiology studies but have limitations in interpretation. Reporting in Cell Reports Methods, Shoyer et al. discover that fluorescent protein photoswitching in concert with sensor extension may expand the use and interpretation of common force-sensing tools.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26672375
Volume :
4
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Cell Reports: Methods
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.399a3da0ab7640b9ae82ab393d52da58
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmeth.2024.100821