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ArticleBiophysical journal2007

Receptor-mediated and intrinsic polarization and their interaction in chemotaxing cells.

J Krishnan, P A Iglesias

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Article in Biophysical journal, 2007. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. A computational model of cell polarization and motility coupling mechanics and biochemistry.Multiscale modeling & simulation : a SIAM interdisciplinary journal · 2011
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  5. Accuracy of direct gradient sensing by single cells.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2008
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  8. Signaling pathways that control cell migration: models and analysis.Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Systems biology and medicine
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  9. Excitable behavior in amoeboid chemotaxis.Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Systems biology and medicine
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

J KrishnanChemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.
P A Iglesias

Funding

PHS HHS 71920
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polarization--the clear and persistent localization of different signaling molecules to opposite ends of the cell-is critical for effective chemotaxis in eukaryotic systems. In many systems, polarization can also occur without an externally imposed chemical gradient. We build a modeling framework to study the relationship between the intrinsic capacity for polarization, and that induced by an external gradient. Working within this framework, we analyze different scenarios for the interaction of these pathways. The models are qualitatively simplified, motivated by known properties of the signaling pathways. We also examine the possible role of nonlinear transitions occurring in the polarization pathways. The modeling framework generates testable predictions regarding the relationship between intrinsic polarization and that induced during chemotaxis, and is the first step toward a systematic analysis of the interaction between these pathways.

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Models, BiologicalCell MembraneCell PolarityChemotaxisComputer SimulationMechanotransduction, CellularReceptors, Cell SurfaceReceptors, Cell Surface

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PMID17085488
PMCPMC1779975

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