Cells stably expressing shRNA against MYO10 display altered cell motility.

microPublication biology
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Abstract

Myosin-X (MYO10) is an actin-based motor protein involved in cytoskeletal dynamics, membrane interactions, and integrin-mediated adhesion. To investigate MYO10's cellular roles, we generated MYO10 knockdown (MYO10 ) HeLa and COS7 cell lines using lentiviral shRNA. Compared to wild-type cells, both MYO10 lines showed reduced proliferation and impaired cell migration in wound assays. Additionally, there were fewer edge filopodia in HeLa cells. Furthermore, MYO10 cells demonstrated increased spreading on laminin-coated substrates, suggesting altered integrin activation and cytoskeletal linkage. Our results reinforce MYO10's importance in cell proliferation, adhesion, and migration. These MYO10 lines provide an accessible cell culture model for future study of MYO10.

Year of Publication
2025
Journal
microPublication biology
Volume
2025
Date Published
12/2025
ISSN
2578-9430
DOI
10.17912/micropub.biology.001764
PubMed ID
41050330
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