BiophysicsbioRxiv
Integrin Mechanosensing relies on Pivot-clip Mechanism to Reinforce Cell Adhesion
A. Montes, A. Barroso, W. Wang…·M. Mofrad
This paper identifies a pivot-clip mechanism that enhances 5β1 integrin-fibronectin binding dynamics, reinforcing cell adhesion through conformational changes induced by mechanical forces.
DOI 10.1016/j.bpj.2024.06.008