Directed migration of keratinocytes is essential for wound healing. The migration of human keratinocytes in vitro is strongly influenced by the presence of a physiological electric field and these cells migrate towards the negative pole of such a field (galvanotaxis). We have previously shown that t
Laminin inhibits human keratinocyte migration
β Scribed by David T. Woodley; Peter M. Bachmann; Edward J. O'Keefe
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 791 KB
- Volume
- 136
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0021-9541
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β¦ Synopsis
A quantitative migration assay for human keratinocytes was developed to assess the influence of extracellular matrix molecules on cell motility independently from their effect on cell proliferation. Fibronectin and collagen types I and IV markedly promoted keratinocyte migration, but albumin, type V collagen, and heparan sulfate proteoglycan had little effect. In contrast, laminin inhibited keratinocyte motility and dramatically reduced type IV collagen-induced migration in a concentration-dependent manner. Laminin was not toxic, since it had no apparent effect on morphology, growth, or ability of cells to be passaged. Laminin, a major component of the lamina lucida, may inhibit motility of keratinocytes in vivo. Absence of contact with laminin, which accompanies wounding, may facilitate motility and healing in the epidermis.
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