Abstract
We studied the effect of the modification of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) on the growth, migration and adhesion of C3H 10T1/2 cells. Cells transfected with plasmid coding for antisense FAK displayed a low level of FAK protein. Interestingly, the transfected cells achieved a higher saturation density at confluence, and displayed reduced adhesion and enhanced emigration from a confluent layer of cells when stimulated with fibronectin. In conclusion, it can be postulated that FAK plays an important role in the mechanism of contact inhibition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1047-1057 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adhesion
- Contact Inhibition
- FAK
- Migration