An investigation of the viscoelastic properties and the actin cytoskeletal structure of triple negative breast cancer cells

Hu, Jingjie; Zhou, Yuxiao; Obayemi, John D.; Du, Jinglei; Soboyejo, Winston O.

doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.05.038

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“…Cytoskeletal changes in chondrocytes, osteoblasts, adipocytes, as well as breast cancer cells directly affect cellular viscoelasticity. [45][46][47] As in our study, earlier studies have found that the viscoelastic deformation of cells increases with the applied loading amplitude and cyclic loading duration. 48,49 The lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane is also known to have viscoelasticity properties, 50 which influence lipid-protein or protein-protein interaction-induced cell signaling at the membrane surface.…”

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High shear stress amplitude in combination with prolonged stimulus duration determine induction of osteoclast formation by hematopoietic progenitor cells

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To date, it is unclear how fluid dynamics stimulate mechanosensory cells to induce an osteoprotective or osteodestructive response. We investigated how murine hematopoietic progenitor cells respond to 2 minutes of dynamic fluid flow stimulation with a precisely controlled sequence of fluid shear stresses. The response was quantified by measuring extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP), immunocytochemistry of Piezo1, and sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic Ca2+ reticulum ATPase 2 (SERCA2), and by the ability of soluble factors produced by mechanically stimulated cells to modulate osteoclast differentiation. We rejected our initial hypothesis that peak wall shear stress rate determines the response of hematopoietic progenitor cells to dynamic fluid shear stress, as it had only a minor correlation with the abovementioned parameters. Low stimulus amplitudes corresponded to activation of Piezo1, SERCA2, low concentrations of extracellular ATP, and inhibition of osteoclastogenesis and resorption area, while high amplitudes generally corresponded to osteodestructive responses. At a given amplitude (3 Pa) and waveform (square), the duration of individual stimuli (duty cycle) showed a strong correlation with the release of ATP and osteoclast number and resorption area. Collectively, our data suggest that hematopoietic progenitor cells respond in a viscoelastic manner to loading, since a combination of high shear stress amplitude and prolonged duty cycle is needed to trigger an osteodestructive response. Plain Language Summary In case of painful joints or missing teeth, the current intervention is to replace them with an implant to keep a high‐quality lifestyle. When exercising or chewing, the cells in the bone around the implant experience mechanical loading. This loading generally supports bone formation to strengthen the bone and prevent breaking, but can also stimulate bone loss when the mechanical loading becomes too high around orthopedic and dental implants. We still do not fully understand how cells in the bone can distinguish between mechanical loading that strengthens or weakens the bone. We cultured cells derived from the bone marrow in the laboratory to test whether the bone loss response depends on (i) how fast a mechanical load is applied (rate), (ii) how intense the mechanical load is (amplitude), or (iii) how long each individual loading stimulus is applied (duration). We mimicked mechanical loading as it occurs in the body, by applying very precisely controlled flow of fluid over the cells. We found that a mechanosensitive receptor Piezo1 was activated by a low amplitude stimulus, which usually strengthens the bone. The potential inhibitor of Piezo1, namely SERCA2, was only activated by a low amplitude stimulus. This happened regardless of the rate of application. At a constant high amplitude, a longer duration of the stimulus enhanced the bone‐weakening response. Based on these results we deduce that a high loading amplitude tends to be bone weakening, and the longer this high amplitude persists, the wor...

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High shear stress amplitude in combination with prolonged stimulus duration determine induction of osteoclast formation by hematopoietic progenitor cells

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“…3,10 Regarding the obtained results, cell stiffening by substrate rigidity was accompanied by more stress fibers and increased migration ability. 3,10 Regarding the obtained results, cell stiffening by substrate rigidity was accompanied by more stress fibers and increased migration ability.…”

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“…Investigating the relation between cell biomechanics and human abnormalities has garnered much interest in recent years. 3,7 Young's modulus of highly invasive breast cancer cells was reported significantly lower than noninvasive breast cancer cells. Previous studies show that cancer cells express different mechanical and physical properties compared to healthy cells.…”

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“…5,6 There are several studies that have demonstrated softening of cancerous cells such that mechanical properties of cancer cells correlate to their invasiveness. 3,7 Young's modulus of highly invasive breast cancer cells was reported significantly lower than noninvasive breast cancer cells. 8 These findings suggest that cellular mechanics strongly correlates with the cancer invasiveness, and Young's modulus might be an indicator of cancer cell invasiveness.…”

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“…Previous studies show that cancer cells express different mechanical and physical properties compared to healthy cells. 3,4 The smaller Young's modulus and increased cell deformability are major characteristics of cancer cells. 5,6 There are several studies that have demonstrated softening of cancerous cells such that mechanical properties of cancer cells correlate to their invasiveness.…”

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To date, a myriad of strategies has been suggested for targeting the chemical signaling of cancer cells. Also, biomechanical features are gaining much more attention. These features can be used as biomarkers which influence cancer progression. Current approaches on cancer treatment are mainly focused on changing the biochemical signaling of cancer cells, whereas less attention was devoted to their biomechanical properties. Herein, we propose targeting of cancer cell mechanics through the microenvironmental mechanical and chemical cues. As such, we examined the role of substrate stiffness as well as the effect of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) blockade in the cell mechanics. As a mechanical stimulus, stiff and soft polydimethylsiloxane substrates were utilized, while as a chemical stimulus, EGFR blockade was considered. Thus, breast cancer cell lines, MCF7 and MDA‐MB‐231, were cultured among chemical and mechanical groups. The local elasticity of cancer cells was assessed by atomic force microscopy nanoindentation method. Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of mentioned mechanical and chemical treatments on the morphology, actin cytoskeleton structures, and cancer cell migration abilities. The stiffness and migration ability of cancer cells increased by substrate stiffening while Cetuximab treatment demonstrated an elevation in the elastic modulus of cells followed by a reduction in the migration ability. These findings indicate that cancer cell mechanics is modulated not only by the mechanical cues but also by the chemical ones through EGFR signaling pathway. Overall, our results illustrate that manipulation of cell mechanics allows for the possible modulation of tumor cell migration. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part A: 107A: 1569–1581, 2019.

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The modulation of lung cancer cell motility by Calponin 3 is achieved through its ability to sense and respond to changes in substrate stiffness

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The influence of extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness on cell behavior is a well‐established phenomenon. Tumor development is associated with the stiffening of the ECM. However, the understanding of the role of biomechanical behavior and mechanotransduction pathways in the oncogenesis of tumor cells remains limited. In this study, we constructed in vitro models using Polydimethylsiloxane substrates to create soft and stiff substrates. We then evaluated the migration of lung cancer cells A549 using video‐microscopy and transwell assays. The mechanical properties were assessed through the utilization of atomic force microscopy, Optical Magnetic Twisting Cytometry, and traction force analysis. Additionally, the expression of Calponin 3 (CNN3) was evaluated using reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR and immunofluorescence techniques. Our observations indicate that the presence of a stiff substrate enhances A549 motility, as evidenced by increased stiffness and traction force in A549 cells on the stiff substrate. Furthermore, we observed a decrease in CNN3 expression in A549 cells on the stiff substrate. Notably, when CNN3 was overexpressed, it effectively inhibited the migration and invasion of A549 cells on the stiff substrate. The results of our study provide novel perspectives on the mechanisms underlying cancer cell migration in response to substrate mechanical properties.

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An investigation of the viscoelastic properties and the actin cytoskeletal structure of triple negative breast cancer cells

Cited by 35 publications

References 90 publications

High shear stress amplitude in combination with prolonged stimulus duration determine induction of osteoclast formation by hematopoietic progenitor cells

High shear stress amplitude in combination with prolonged stimulus duration determine induction of osteoclast formation by hematopoietic progenitor cells

Modulating cancer cell mechanics and actin cytoskeleton structure by chemical and mechanical stimulations

The modulation of lung cancer cell motility by Calponin 3 is achieved through its ability to sense and respond to changes in substrate stiffness

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