{"title":"Abnormal expression of galectins and their correlation with fibrogenesis in adenomyosis.","authors":"Yuan Zhou, Mengdong Cao, Zhenzhen Wang, Yaonan Yu, Han Yu, Xue Shen","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2658283","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2658283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study investigated galectin-1, -3, and -9 in adenomyosis. Analysis of hysterectomy tissues from premenopausal women via western blot, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, and Masson's staining revealed significantly elevated galectin levels compared to controls. Galectin expression positively correlated with fibrosis severity (<i>r</i> = 0.476, 0.925, 0.563, all <i>p</i> < .05), which in turn moderately correlated with dysmenorrhea (VAS score) and uterine enlargement. Findings indicate that galectins are implicated in adenomyosis-related fibrosis and pain, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2658283"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13192125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147970688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-31Epub Date: 2026-04-15DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2657675
Mariya Y Radeva, Jens Waschke, Michael Fuchs
{"title":"STED/AFM as a tool to investigate mechanical and adhesive properties of migrating keratinocytes.","authors":"Mariya Y Radeva, Jens Waschke, Michael Fuchs","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2657675","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2657675","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>E-cadherin is a key component of adherens junctions which maintains epithelial integrity. In keratinocytes, wound healing requires dynamic modulation of adhesion and cytoskeletal organization. Using a wound healing assay combined with stimulated emission depletion/atomic force microscopy (STED/AFM), we analysed E-cadherin binding during murine keratinocyte migration. Wound closure occurred within 6 h and was accompanied by E-cadherin accumulation at the leading edge. Transient expression of E-Cadherin-SNAP enabled investigation of E-cadherin interactions. Inhibition of actin polymerization abolished E-cadherin binding and reduced cellular stiffness. Imaging of SiR-actin-labeled cells enabled simultaneous visualization of migration and measurement of binding and mechanical properties. E-cadherin retained functional binding properties during migration. These findings establish STED/AFM as a powerful method to investigate single-molecule binding properties in migrating cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2657675"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13089918/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147688561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-31Epub Date: 2026-08-21DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2720325
Karla Mariana Peña-Gutiérrez, Karina Hernández-Ortega, Beatriz Arantxa Castro-Reyes, Andrea Rosas-Benitez, Edgar Ricardo Vázquez-Martínez, Rocío García-Becerra, Ignacio Camacho-Arroyo
{"title":"G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) modulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition-like phenotype in human glioblastoma cells.","authors":"Karla Mariana Peña-Gutiérrez, Karina Hernández-Ortega, Beatriz Arantxa Castro-Reyes, Andrea Rosas-Benitez, Edgar Ricardo Vázquez-Martínez, Rocío García-Becerra, Ignacio Camacho-Arroyo","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2720325","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2720325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glioblastomas (GBs) are the most frequent and aggressive central nervous system tumors, whose progression is influenced by sex hormones. 17β-estradiol (E2), promotes an epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-like process and enhances proliferative, migratory, and invasive capacities in GB through intracellular estrogen receptors. However, the role of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) in GB remains poorly understood. We evaluated the effects of E2, the GPER-agonist G-1, and the GPER-antagonist G-15 on EMT-related processes, migration, and invasion in U251 and U87 GB-derived cells. GPER activation by E2 and G-1 increased migration and invasion, whereas G-15, alone or combined, reduced these effects. GPER activation also induced a mesenchymal-like phenotype. These findings suggest that GPER-associated signaling contributes to EMT-like phenotypic changes, migration, and invasion in GB.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2720325"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148788605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-01Epub Date: 2026-02-06DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2622820
Yang Wang, Yan Gao, Lingfang Liu, Ke Ma, Yingying He, Hongbo Qi, Xuemei Zhang
{"title":"LncRNA UNC5C-AS1 inhibits angiogenesis and induces endothelial apoptosis via the miR-148a-3p/EMP1 axis in preeclampsia.","authors":"Yang Wang, Yan Gao, Lingfang Liu, Ke Ma, Yingying He, Hongbo Qi, Xuemei Zhang","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2622820","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2622820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Preeclampsia (PE) is a severe pregnancy complication with unclear molecular mechanisms. Our research investigated the effect of UNC5C-AS1 on human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) function in PE. UNC5C-AS1 was downregulated in PE placentas. Upregulating UNC5C-AS1 promoted HUVEC migration, invasion, tube formation, and the expression of vascular permeability factors, while UNC5C-AS1 silencing exhibited an opposite effect. UNC5C-AS1 directly targeted the miR148a3p/EMP1 axis. MiR-148a-3p was up-regulated and EMP1 was downregulated in PE. The regulatory effects of UNC5C-AS1 overexpression on HUVEC functions were reversed by miR-148a-3p mimics, and this reversal was subsequently rescued by EMP1 upregulation. UNC5C-AS1 overexpression ameliorated tissue damage in the PE mouse model. UNC5C-AS1 alleviated the PE-associated injury and modulated HUVEC function by targeting miR-148a-3p/EMP1 axis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2622820"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12885430/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146131361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-01Epub Date: 2026-02-02DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2624204
Qingya Song, Zongliang Yu, Wenping Lu, Qingyuan Chi
{"title":"Research on tissue-resident macrophages in the field of cancer research: a bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2025.","authors":"Qingya Song, Zongliang Yu, Wenping Lu, Qingyuan Chi","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2624204","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2624204","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the tumor microenvironment, tissue-resident macrophages (TRMs) promote malignant tumor progression, yet their tissue-specific heterogeneity and complex functions bring research challenges. This study analyzes the research status and trends of TRMs in oncology. Via VOSviewer, CiteSpace, R software and WoSCC, a visual bibliometric network was built for quantitative analysis, with future research directions explored in depth. The US leads in publications and academic influence, and the University of Washington tops in paper output. Research focuses on TRMs' origin, classification and tumor microenvironment functions; microglia and Kupffer cells are the most studied subsets. Current research centers on pathway exploration, immunotherapy and single-cell sequencing. This study summarizes TRMs' research status, hotspots and trends in oncology, providing valuable insights for relevant collaborators and institutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2624204"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12867409/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146103793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-01Epub Date: 2026-05-04DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2665498
Jie Fang, Huijuan Cheng, Peng Zhang, Liang Wang
{"title":"CXCL11 secreted by cancer-associated fibroblasts promotes nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression via CXCR3/PD-L1 axis.","authors":"Jie Fang, Huijuan Cheng, Peng Zhang, Liang Wang","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2665498","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2665498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The secretion of chemokines by cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) is a critical driver of cancer progression. Nevertheless, the precise contribution of CAFs in the nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) tumor microenvironment to disease progression is yet to be fully understood. In this study, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 11 (CXCL11) was identified to be upregulated in tumor tissues of NPC patients and NPC cells compared to counterpart normal tissues and cell lines. The CAFs-secreted CXCL11 was found to enhance the proliferative, invasive, and migratory capacities of NPC cells. CAFs-derived CXCL11 upregulates CXCR3 expression to facilitate NPC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Through mechanism investigation, we confirmed that CXCL11/CXCR3 axis upregulated PD-L1 expression through p65-mediated transcription activation. Finally, <i>in vivo</i> experiments further validated the tumor-promoting role of CAFs-secreted CXCL11 in NPC. In conclusion, our findings reveal a novel mechanism wherein CAFs-secreted CXCL11 promotes NPC malignant progression by activating the CXCR3/PD-L1 signaling axis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2665498"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13155017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147811603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-01Epub Date: 2026-03-31DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2650272
Zhilan Zhang, Yanbing Luo, Qiuguo Zou, Zelai Mo
{"title":"N6-methyladenosine modification of NEU1 mediated by METTL3 exacerbates angiotensin II-induced atrial fibrillation.","authors":"Zhilan Zhang, Yanbing Luo, Qiuguo Zou, Zelai Mo","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2650272","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2650272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neuraminidase 1 (NEU1) regulation of atrial fibrillation (AF) progression via fibrosis remains unknown. Mice receiving AAV9-mediated NEU1 knockdown were infused with Ang II and subjected to programmed electrical stimulation to induce AF. Left atrial dilation and fibrosis were evaluated by echocardiography, histology, and fibrosis markers. Primary mouse atrial fibroblasts treated with Ang II were assessed for proliferation and migration by EdU staining and Transwell. The N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification of NEU1 by methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) was confirmed through m6A quantification, RNA immunoprecipitation, MeRIP-qPCR and actinomycin D experiments. NEU1 knockdown attenuated atrial dilation, fibrosis, and AF susceptibility. Mechanistically, METTL3 stabilized NEU1 via m6A modification, promoting Ang II‑induced atrial fibroblast activation. Thus, NEU1, stabilized by METTL3 via m6A, exacerbates Ang II‑induced AF susceptibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2650272"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13048583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147580778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-01Epub Date: 2026-05-18DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2674357
Lijing Zhang, Ping Wu
{"title":"RBM15B-mediated m6A modification of FOXM1 activates the AURKA/TPX2 axis to promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition-driven endometrial cancer progression.","authors":"Lijing Zhang, Ping Wu","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2674357","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2674357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endometrial cancer(EC) is increasing worldwide, but its molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study explored whether RBM15B-mediated m6A modification of FOXM1 promotes EC progression through the AURKA/TPX2 axis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT). Bioinformatics analyses assessed FOXM1 expression and prognosis in EC. RNA pull-down, MeRIP-PCR, dot blot, and RNA stability assays examined m6A regulation. Colony formation, Transwell, wound healing, and tumor sphere assays evaluated malignant behaviors. FOXM1 was significantly upregulated in EC and associated with unfavorable prognosis. Functional assays showed that FOXM1 enhanced proliferation, migration, invasion, and stemness of EC cells. Mechanistically, RBM15B increased m6A modification of FOXM1 mRNA and promoted expression. RBM15B knockdown inhibited malignant phenotypes and reduced activation of the downstream AURKA/TPX2 pathway. RBM15B-mediated m6A methylation stabilizes FOXM1 expression, activates the AURKA/TPX2 axis, and promotes EMT and EC progression. Targeting the RBM15B/FOXM1/AURKA/TPX2 pathway may offer therapeutic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2674357"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13185462/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147962362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cell Adhesion & MigrationPub Date : 2026-12-01Epub Date: 2026-01-09DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2026.2613628
Peng Chen, Mingrui Zhang, Xuefeng Bai
{"title":"Upregulation of LTF promotes left-sided colorectal cancer development via activating PI3K/AKT pathway.","authors":"Peng Chen, Mingrui Zhang, Xuefeng Bai","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2613628","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2613628","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lactoferrin (LTF) has gained attention as a potential anti-cancer biomarker, but its role in left-sided colon cancer (LCC) remains poorly understood. This study explores the function of LTF in LCC and its underlying mechanisms. LTF expression was significantly elevated in tumor tissues compared to normal tissues (59.67-fold increase, <i>p</i> < .001). LTF overexpression significantly enhanced LCC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion (<i>p</i> < .01), while suppressing apoptosis (<i>p</i> < .05). In contrast, LTF knockdown markedly inhibited these oncogenic behaviors. Western blot analysis demonstrated that LTF overexpression led to increased phosphorylation of PI3K and Akt proteins (<i>p</i> < .01), suggesting activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, while LTF knockdown resulted in decreased phosphorylation levels (<i>p</i> < .01). This study identifies LTF as a promoter of LCC development via activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway, suggesting LTF as a promising therapeutic target. Further research is warranted to evaluate its clinical potential in LCC treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2613628"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12795260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145942266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NAT10 promotes proliferation, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in hepatocellular carcinoma through α-tubulin acetylation.","authors":"Haogang Yu, Kankai Zhu, Guoliang Zhang, Yang Dong, Xiaodong Wang, Shufen Zhang, Jiajing Huang, Xuemei Lu, Xiuming Zhang, Hao Liu, Wei Chen","doi":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2697609","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19336918.2026.2697609","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a global health challenge due to its high metastatic potential and poor prognosis. This study investigated the role and underlying molecular mechanisms of <i>N</i>-acetyltransferase 10 (NAT10)-mediated α-tubulin acetylation in HCC progression. Using Huh-7 and SNU-449 cell lines, we established stable knockdown and overexpression models to systematically evaluate both gain- and loss-of-function effects. Functional assays revealed that NAT10 suppression significantly decreased α-tubulin acetylation, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. Conversely, NAT10 overexpression promoted these oncogenic traits. In vivo validation confirmed NAT10 accelerates tumor growth and lung metastasis. Treatment with the NAT10 inhibitor Remodelin partially reversed the phenotypic effects of NAT10 overexpression and restored epithelial - mesenchymal transition (EMT) marker expression. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that NAT10 drives HCC progression by regulating the α-tubulin acetylation axis, highlighting its potential as a promising therapeutic target for combating HCC metastasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9680,"journal":{"name":"Cell Adhesion & Migration","volume":"20 1","pages":"2697609"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13505444/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148812022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}