P. Kanchanawong

This study identifies BNIP-2 as a key organizer of focal adhesion nanostructure that enhances signaling and traction force, essential for cardiomyocyte differentiation.

This study identifies cadheropodia, Rac1-dependent actin structures in ground-state mESCs, which may serve as markers for pluripotency.

This study shows microtubules control focal adhesion disassembly via KANK1-mediated local contractility regulation involving RhoA/ROCK and other proteins.

The paper identifies actin polymerization regulators that drive chiral actin swirling and left-right asymmetry in single cells and cell collectives.

This study shows that PTP1B inhibition combined with grating topography enhances endothelialization by remodeling endothelial adherens junctions and improving cell migration and proliferation.

The paper investigates the mechanical role of vinculin/β-catenin interaction in adherens junctions, showing that vinculin forms a direct structural connection with β-catenin to support mechanical tension and stabilize complexes.

This study investigates the molecular and structural organization of focal adhesions in mouse embryonic stem cells, revealing a compact nanoscale architecture and ECM-dependent regulation.