Fibronectin structure and composition regulate contextual cell signaling. Recent advances
have been made in understanding fibronectin and its role in tissue organization and repair …

Tissues have a natural capacity to replace dying cells and to heal wounds. This ability
resides in resident stem cells, which self-renew, preserve, and repair their tissue during …

Epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a biological process that plays an important
role during embryonic development. During this process, the epithelial cells lose their …

Basolateral polymerization of cellular fibronectin (FN) into a meshwork drives endothelial
cell (EC) polarity and vascular remodelling. However, mechanisms coordinating α5β1 …

The neural crest is a unique, transient stem cell population that is critical for craniofacial and
ocular development. Understanding the genetics underlying the steps of neural crest …

There have been recent developments in the treatment of various cancers, in particular non-
metastatic cancers. However, many of the responding patients often relapse initially through …

Cell-substrate adhesion is a critical aspect of many forms of cell migration. Cell adhesion to
an extracellular matrix (ECM) generates traction forces necessary for efficient migration. One …

Integrins mediate cell adhesion by providing a link between the actin cytoskeleton and the
extracellular matrix. As well as acting to anchor cells, integrin adhesions provide sensory …

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are nanomaterials (NMs) derived from natural clays and have
been considered as biocompatible NMs for biomedical uses. However, the cardiovascular …

The neural crest gives rise to progeny as diverse as peripheral neurons, myelinating cells,
cranial muscle, bone and cartilage tissues, and melanocytes. Neural crest derivation …