Generating a Fractal Microstructure of Laminin-111 to Signal to Cells

J Vis Exp. 2020 Sep 28:(163):10.3791/61134. doi: 10.3791/61134.

Abstract

Laminin-111 (Ln1) is an essential part of the extracellular matrix in epithelia, muscle and neural systems. We have previously demonstrated that the microstructure of Ln1 alters the way that it signals to cells, possibly because Ln1 assembly into networks exposes different adhesive domains. In this protocol, we describe three methods to generate polymerized Ln1.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Extracellular Matrix / metabolism
  • Fractals
  • Laminin / chemistry
  • Laminin / metabolism*
  • Polymerization
  • Signal Transduction*

Substances

  • Laminin