The adhesion blocking antibody 3S3 was used to probe the regulation of R5 1 integrin mediated adhesion in K562 cells. This antibody prevented cellular adherence but it did not interfere with ligand binding by cells or purified integrin. Interaction with 3S3 induced change in the cytoskeletal organization resulting in extensive filopodia formation. The antibody also prevented ligand and anti-integrin antibody induced phosphorylation of FAK in a trans acting fashion. MS based analysis of 3S3 induced integrin containing complexes identified rasGAP SH3 binding protein 1, G3BP1, as a component of these structures. The G3BP1 binding molecule, rasGap 120 , was also identified in the complexes. Microscopic examination confirmed the recruitment of a component of cellular G3BP1 and rasGap 120 pools to sites of integrin cross-linking. G3BP1 was also observed in the 3S3 induced filopodia. In untreated cells, G3BP1 was shown to associate with submembranous regions involved in cellular polarization. Collectively, these results suggest that G3BP1 and rasGap 120 can be recruited to sites of integrin ligation where they may play a role in cytoskeletal reorganization. Such changes may result in reduced adhesive potential and account for the 3S3 effects on cellular adhesion. It should be emphasized that these results do not necessarily indicate a direct interaction of integrin with G3BP1 and rasGap 120 .
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