Cardiovascular Functions of Ena/VASP Proteins: Past, Present and Beyond
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Cardiovascular Functions of Ena/VASP Proteins: Past, Present and Beyond. / Benz, Peter M; Frömel, Timo; Laban, Hebatullah; Zink, Joana; Ulrich, Lea; Groneberg, Dieter; Boon, Reinier A; Poley, Philip; Renne, Thomas; de Wit, Cor; Fleming, Ingrid.
in: CELLS-BASEL, Jahrgang 12, Nr. 13, 1740, 28.06.2023.Publikationen: SCORING: Beitrag in Fachzeitschrift/Zeitung › SCORING: Review › Forschung
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T1 - Cardiovascular Functions of Ena/VASP Proteins: Past, Present and Beyond
AU - Benz, Peter M
AU - Frömel, Timo
AU - Laban, Hebatullah
AU - Zink, Joana
AU - Ulrich, Lea
AU - Groneberg, Dieter
AU - Boon, Reinier A
AU - Poley, Philip
AU - Renne, Thomas
AU - de Wit, Cor
AU - Fleming, Ingrid
PY - 2023/6/28
Y1 - 2023/6/28
N2 - Actin binding proteins are of crucial importance for the spatiotemporal regulation of actin cytoskeletal dynamics, thereby mediating a tremendous range of cellular processes. Since their initial discovery more than 30 years ago, the enabled/vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (Ena/VASP) family has evolved as one of the most fascinating and versatile family of actin regulating proteins. The proteins directly enhance actin filament assembly, but they also organize higher order actin networks and link kinase signaling pathways to actin filament assembly. Thereby, Ena/VASP proteins regulate dynamic cellular processes ranging from membrane protrusions and trafficking, and cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions, to the generation of mechanical tension and contractile force. Important insights have been gained into the physiological functions of Ena/VASP proteins in platelets, leukocytes, endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and cardiomyocytes. In this review, we summarize the unique and redundant functions of Ena/VASP proteins in cardiovascular cells and discuss the underlying molecular mechanisms.
AB - Actin binding proteins are of crucial importance for the spatiotemporal regulation of actin cytoskeletal dynamics, thereby mediating a tremendous range of cellular processes. Since their initial discovery more than 30 years ago, the enabled/vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (Ena/VASP) family has evolved as one of the most fascinating and versatile family of actin regulating proteins. The proteins directly enhance actin filament assembly, but they also organize higher order actin networks and link kinase signaling pathways to actin filament assembly. Thereby, Ena/VASP proteins regulate dynamic cellular processes ranging from membrane protrusions and trafficking, and cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions, to the generation of mechanical tension and contractile force. Important insights have been gained into the physiological functions of Ena/VASP proteins in platelets, leukocytes, endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and cardiomyocytes. In this review, we summarize the unique and redundant functions of Ena/VASP proteins in cardiovascular cells and discuss the underlying molecular mechanisms.
U2 - 10.3390/cells12131740
DO - 10.3390/cells12131740
M3 - SCORING: Review article
C2 - 37443774
VL - 12
JO - CELLS-BASEL
JF - CELLS-BASEL
SN - 2073-4409
IS - 13
M1 - 1740
ER -