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Towards an integrated understanding of the structure and mechanics of the cell nucleus

Rowat, A. C. and Lammerding, J. and Herrmann, H. and Aebi, U.. (2008) Towards an integrated understanding of the structure and mechanics of the cell nucleus. Bioessays, Vol. 30, H. 3. pp. 226-236.

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Abstract

Changes in the shape and structural organization of the cell nucleus occur during many fundamental processes including development, differentiation and aging. In many of these processes, the cell responds to physical forces by altering gene expression within the nucleus. How the nucleus itself senses and responds to such mechanical cues is not well understood. In addition to these external forces, epigenetic modifications of chromatin structure inside the nucleus could also alter its physical properties. To achieve a better understanding, we need to elucidate the relationship between nuclear structure and material properties. Recently, new approaches have been developed to systematically investigate nuclear mechanical properties. These experiments provide important new insights into the disease mechanism of a growing class of tissue-specific disorders termed 'nuclear envelopathies'. Here we review our current understanding of what determines the shape and mechanical properties of the cell nucleus.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Former Organization Units Biozentrum > Structural Biology (Aebi)
UniBasel Contributors:Aebi, Ueli
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:The Company of Biologists
ISSN:0265-9247
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Last Modified:22 Mar 2012 14:21
Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 13:22

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