Enhancement of polyethylene glycol‐cell fusion efficiency by novel application of transient pressure using a jet injector
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DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13557
Abstract: Cell–cell fusion involves the fusion of somatic cells into a single hybrid cell. It is not only a physiological process but also an important cell engineering technology which can be applied to various fields, such… read more here.
Keywords: cell fusion; cell; fusion; peg method ... See more keywords
Cellular reprogramming by single‐cell fusion with mouse embryonic stem cells in pig
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DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29244
Abstract: Fusion of differentiated somatic cells with pluripotent stem cells can be used for cellular reprogramming, but the efficiency to obtain hybrid cells is extremely low. Here, we explored a novel cell fusion system, termed single‐cell… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; single cell; stem cells; cell fusion ... See more keywords
A Cell-Cell Fusion Assay to Assess Arenavirus Envelope Glycoprotein Membrane-Fusion Activity.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6981-4_10
Abstract: For many viruses that enter their target cells through pH-dependent fusion of the viral and endosomal membranes, cell-cell fusion assays can provide an experimental platform for investigating the structure-function relationships that promote envelope glycoprotein membrane-fusion… read more here.
Keywords: cell cell; cell fusion; envelope glycoprotein; fusion ... See more keywords
Mechanistic insights of host cell fusion of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 from atomic resolution structure and membrane dynamics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2020.106438
Abstract: Abstract The emerging and re-emerging viral diseases are continuous threats to the wellbeing of human life. Previous outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS had evidenced potential threats of… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; sars cov; host cell; cell fusion ... See more keywords
Ubiquitin-dependent remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton drives cell fusion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2021.01.016
Abstract: Cell-cell fusion is a frequent and essential event during development, and its dysregulation causes diseases ranging from infertility to muscle weakness. Fusing cells need to repeatedly remodel their plasma membrane through orchestrated formation and disassembly… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; actin cytoskeleton; cell fusion; ubiquitin dependent ... See more keywords
Promoting Cell Fusion by Polyvalent DNA Ligands.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00216
Abstract: Artificially induced in vitro cell fusion is one essential technique that has been extensively used for biological studies. Nevertheless, there is a lack of robust and efficient method to produce fused cells efficiently. Herein, we… read more here.
Keywords: polyvalent dna; cell fusion; dna ligands; cell ... See more keywords
The microprotein Minion controls cell fusion and muscle formation
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DOI: 10.1038/ncomms15664
Abstract: Although recent evidence has pointed to the existence of small open reading frame (smORF)-encoded microproteins in mammals, their function remains to be determined. Skeletal muscle development requires fusion of mononuclear progenitors to form multinucleated myotubes,… read more here.
Keywords: cell fusion; muscle; minion; microprotein minion ... See more keywords
Scoring rings in the cell fusion-induced premature chromosome condensation (PCC) assay for high dose radiation exposure estimation after gamma-ray exposure
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DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2019.1625465
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to construct a calibration curve for high-dose exposure using cell fusion-induced premature chromosome condensation (PCC). Some of the associated practicalities and methodological details were also investigated. Materials and methods: Peripheral… read more here.
Keywords: cell fusion; high dose; exposure; fusion induced ... See more keywords
Macrophage-cancer cell fusion is mediated by phosphatidylserine-CD36 receptor interaction and induced by ionizing radiation
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DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz238.069
Abstract: Abstract Background Cell fusion (CF) is a normal biological process that plays major role in mammalian development and differentiation. Through CF, somatic cells acquire nuclear reprogramming and epigenetic modifications to form pluripotent hybrid cells, which… read more here.
Keywords: cell fusion; cd36; macrophage; cancer ... See more keywords
The mechanobiology of actin cytoskeletal proteins during cell–cell fusion
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DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2019.0022
Abstract: Myosin II and spectrin β display mechanosensitive accumulations in invasive protrusions during cell–cell fusion of Drosophila myoblasts. The biochemical inhibition and deactivation of these proteins results in significant fusion defects. Yet, a quantitative understanding of… read more here.
Keywords: cell cell; cell fusion; geometry; fusion ... See more keywords
A nuclear protein NsiA from Epichloë festucae interacts with a MAP kinase MpkB and regulates the expression of genes required for symbiotic infection and hyphal cell fusion
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DOI: 10.1111/mmi.14568
Abstract: The endophytic fungus Epichloë festucae systemically colonizes the intercellular spaces of cool‐season grasses to establish a mutualistic symbiosis. Hyphal growth of the endophyte within the host plant is tightly regulated and synchronized with the growth… read more here.
Keywords: cell fusion; cell; hyphal cell; protein ... See more keywords