Endogenous electric fields as guiding cue for cell migration

RHW Funk - Frontiers in physiology, 2015 - frontiersin.org
This review covers two topics:(1)“membrane potential of low magnitude and related electric
fields (bioelectricity)” and (2)“cell migration under the guiding cue of electric fields (EF).” …

Physiological controls of large‐scale patterning in planarian regeneration: a molecular and computational perspective on growth and form

F Durant, D Lobo, J Hammelman, M Levin - Regeneration, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Planaria are complex metazoans that repair damage to their bodies and cease remodeling
when a correct anatomy has been achieved. This model system offers a unique opportunity …

Environmental factors that influence stem cell migration: an “electric field”

SN Iwasa, R Babona-Pilipos… - Stem Cells …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Environmental Stimulus of Electric Fields on Stem Cell Migration. The movement of cells in
response to electric potential gradients is called galvanotaxis. In vivo galvanotaxis, powered …

Electric field regulated signaling pathways

Q Liu, B Song - The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology, 2014 - Elsevier
Physiological electric field (EF) is a potent guidance cue for many physiological
development and pathological conditions. The EF induced cellular responses such as …

[HTML][HTML] Coupling of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) therapy to molecular grounds of the cell

RHW Funk - American journal of translational research, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In this review we compile results cited in reliable journals that show a ratio for the use of
pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) in therapy, indeed. This is true especially for …

Calcium ion flow permeates cells through SOCs to promote cathode-directed galvanotaxis

L Guo, C Xu, D Li, X Zheng, J Tang, J Bu, H Sun… - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Sensing and responding to endogenous electrical fields are important abilities for cells
engaged in processes such as embryogenesis, regeneration and wound healing. Many …

[PDF][PDF] Biophysical mechanisms complementing “classical” cell biology

RHW Funk - Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 2018 - researchgate.net
This overview addresses phenomena in cell-and molecular biology which are puzzling by
their fast and highly coordinated way of organization. Generally, it appears that informative …

[HTML][HTML] Analytical methods to determine electrochemical factors in electrotaxis setups and their implications for experimental design

A Schopf, C Boehler, M Asplund - Bioelectrochemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
Direct current (DC) stimulation can be used to influence the orientation and migratory
behavior of cells and results in cellular electrotaxis. Experimental work on such phenomena …

Na+/H+ Exchangers Are Required for the Development and Function of Vertebrate Mucociliary Epithelia

DI Sun, A Tasca, M Haas, G Baltazar, RM Harland… - Cells Tissues …, 2019 - karger.com
Abstract Na+/H+ exchangers (NHEs) represent a highly conserved family of ion transporters
that regulate pH homeostasis. NHEs as well as other proton transporters were previously …

Analysis of Electric Field Stimulation in Blue Light Stressed 661W Cells

S Bola, P Subramanian, D Calzia, A Dahl… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Though electrical stimulation is used as a therapeutic approach to treat retinal and spinal
injuries, many protective mechanisms at cellular level have not been elucidated. We …