| Literature DB >> 6132382 |
R Dulbecco, R Allen, S Okada, M Bowman.
Abstract
We describe reversible changes of intermediate filaments of fibroblastic cells associated with changes in the functional state of the cells. The changes are revealed by comparing the immunofluorescence patterns given by a monoclonal antibody and a polyclonal serum, both recognizing vimentin. The state of the filaments depends on culture density; this effect cannot be attributed to the nutritional state of the cells, their growth rate, or substances released into the medium. It seems to depend mainly on the aggregation of filaments during strong cell movements. The possible significance of these findings for the functional role of intermediate filaments is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6132382 PMCID: PMC393721 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.80.7.1915
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ISSN: 0027-8424 Impact factor: 11.205