MORPHOCORDIV
The inherent morphological potential of the actin cortex and the mechanics of shape control during cell division
| Coordinatore | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
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| Nazionalità Coordinatore | United Kingdom [UK] |
| Totale costo | 1˙500˙000 € |
| EC contributo | 1˙500˙000 € |
| Programma | FP7-IDEAS-ERC
Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) |
| Code Call | ERC-2012-StG_20111109 |
| Funding Scheme | ERC-SG |
| Anno di inizio | 2013 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2013-03-01 - 2018-02-28 |
Partecipanti
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Organization address
address: GOWER STREET contact info |
UK (LONDON) | hostInstitution | 1˙500˙000.00 |
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Organization address
address: GOWER STREET contact info |
UK (LONDON) | hostInstitution | 1˙500˙000.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The shape of animal cells is primarily determined by the cellular cortex, a cross-linked network of actin and myosin lying directly beneath the plasma membrane. Although it is increasingly clear that the study of cell mechanics is essential to understand cellular morphogenesis, the physical properties of the cortex are poorly understood. Our previous study on the mechanics of cytokinesis identified cortex tension, network turnover and cellular elasticity as key mechanical parameters controlling cell morphology. A physical description coupling cortex mechanics to cellular shape changes indicates that modulation of these three key parameters could be sufficient to induce a variety of morphological behaviors, including symmetric ingression of a contractile ring, cortex oscillations, and even asymmetric cell cleavage. The aim of this proposal is to reveal the intrinsic shape-generating potential of the cortex and to understand how this potential is used and controlled during cell division. To do so, we will first investigate how cortex tension, turnover and cell elasticity are controlled throughout division. We will test our understanding of cell shape mechanics by exploring how perturbing these properties affects the shape of the dividing cell. We will then explore whether cortical contractions can lead to asymmetric cytokinesis by attempting to induce differences in size between daughter cells by mechanical perturbations. Finally, we will use blebs separated from cells as model isolated cortices and investigate the control of shape dynamics in this simplified system. Our interdisciplinary approach will produce an integrated description of the mechanical function of the cortex in cell shape changes. More generally, I expect that this work will unveil some of the fundamental principles of cell morphogenesis by resolving how the coordinated regulation of a single set of physical parameters can unify seemingly disparate cellular morphogenetic events.'