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ArticlebioRxiv : the preprint server for biology2026

Mechanically-induced Septin Networks Protect Nuclear Integrity.

Margaret E Utgaard, Alexia Caillier, Shreya Chandrasekar, Joseph J Tidei, Harikrushnan Balasubramanian, Rachel M Lee, Owen Puls, Satya Khuon, Jesse Aaron, Teng-Leong Chew and 2 more

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Article in bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Margaret E UtgaardDept. Cell & Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153.ORCID 0009-0007-4481-4101
Alexia CaillierDept. Cell & Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153.ORCID 0009-0005-5752-6534
Shreya ChandrasekarDept. Cell & Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153.ORCID 0009-0007-5941-0740
Joseph J TideiDept. Cell & Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153.ORCID 0000-0001-8426-1125
Harikrushnan BalasubramanianAdvanced Imaging Center and Integrative Imaging, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.ORCID 0000-0003-4966-0221
Rachel M LeeAdvanced Imaging Center and Integrative Imaging, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.ORCID 0000-0001-9359-0422
Owen PulsAdvanced Imaging Center and Integrative Imaging, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.ORCID 0000-0002-5097-3420
Satya KhuonAdvanced Imaging Center and Integrative Imaging, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.ORCID 0009-0009-9229-1530
Jesse AaronAdvanced Imaging Center and Integrative Imaging, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.ORCID 0000-0002-7543-9590
Teng-Leong ChewAdvanced Imaging Center and Integrative Imaging, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.ORCID 0000-0002-3139-7560
Jordan R BeachDept. Cell & Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153.ORCID 0000-0003-0633-4928
Patrick W OakesDept. Cell & Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153.ORCID 0000-0001-9951-1318

Funding

MECHANISMS OF CONTRACTILE NETWORK ASSEMBLYR35GM138183 · NIGMS · LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO · PI Jordan Beach · 2020 to 2026
$2.8M
Mechanotransduction via LIM Domain Protein MechanosensingR01GM148644 · NIGMS · LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO · PI Patrick William Oakes · 2023 to 2026
$1.2M
Elyra 7 Lattice SIM2 Super-Resolution MicroscopeS10OD034431 · OD · LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO · PI CAMPBELL, EDWARD M · 2023 to 2023
$590k
NIGMS NIH HHS R01 GM148644NIGMS NIH HHS R35 GM138183NIH HHS S10 OD034431
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The cytoskeleton is a key mediator of mechanical interactions in cells, but specific contributions of septins remains unclear. Septins preferentially localize with a subset of actin stress fibers positioned under the nucleus, where they are situated between the membrane and stress fibers. Removing the nucleus from the cell results in the loss of these subnuclear septin-decorated stress fibers. Surprisingly, however, their formation can be rescued using a large glass bead in place of the nucleus. Similarly, applying a compressive force to the cell via confinement, whether externally or through internally generated actomyosin forces, results in increased septin accumulation in regions where the nucleus engages the cell cortex. Finally, loss of septin filaments via knockdown of SEPT7 increases the likelihood of nuclear membrane rupture during confinement. Together these data suggest that septins act as a dynamic mechanosensitive protective mechanism to buffer mechanical forces on the nucleus.

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mechanicsmechanotransductionnucleusseptin

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PMID41648276
PMCPMC12871836

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