Myo1g is required for efficient adhesion and migration of activated B lymphocytes to inguinal lymph nodes

Sci Rep. 2021 Mar 30;11(1):7197. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-85477-y.

Abstract

Cell migration is a dynamic process that involves adhesion molecules and the deformation of the moving cell that depends on cytoskeletal remodeling and actin-modulating proteins such as myosins. In this work, we analyzed the role of the class I Myosin-1 g (Myo1g) in migratory processes of LPS + IL-4 activated B lymphocytes in vivo and in vitro. In vivo, the absence of Myo1g reduced homing of activated B lymphocytes into the inguinal lymph node. Using microchannel chambers and morphology analysis, we found that the lack of Myo1g caused adhesion and chemotaxis defects. Additionally, deficiency in Myo1g causes flaws in adopting a migratory morphology. Our results highlight the importance of Myo1g during B cell migration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • B-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Movement
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Female
  • Lymph Nodes / immunology*
  • Lymphocyte Activation*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Minor Histocompatibility Antigens / immunology*
  • Myosins / immunology*

Substances

  • Minor Histocompatibility Antigens
  • Myo1g protein, mouse
  • Myosins