Segregation versus colocalization: orthogonally functionalized binary micropatterned substrates regulate the molecular distribution in focal adhesions

Adv Mater. 2015 Jul 1;27(25):3737-47. doi: 10.1002/adma.201500900. Epub 2015 May 15.

Abstract

Orthogonally functionalized binary micropatterned substrates are produced using a novel protocol. The use of adequate peptido-mimetics enables an unprecedented segregation of purified αvβ3 and α5β1 integrins in adjacent microislands and evidences the preference of U2OS cells to colocalize such receptors. Moreover, this tendency can be altered by varying the geometry and composition of the micropatterns.

Keywords: biomimetics; cell adhesion and migration; integrins; micropatterns; orthogonal functionalization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / metabolism
  • Biomimetic Materials
  • Cell Adhesion / physiology
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement / physiology*
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • Culture Media
  • Ferric Compounds
  • Focal Adhesions / metabolism*
  • Gold
  • Humans
  • Integrin alpha5beta1 / metabolism*
  • Integrin alphaVbeta3 / metabolism*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium
  • Vinculin / metabolism

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Ferric Compounds
  • Integrin alpha5beta1
  • Integrin alphaVbeta3
  • Vinculin
  • titanium dioxide
  • ferric oxide
  • Gold
  • Titanium