Mechanisms and roles of podosomes and invadopodia

Stefan Linder, Pasquale Cervero, Robert Eddy, John Condeelis

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Abstract

Cell invasion into the surrounding extracellular matrix or across tissue boundaries and endothelial barriers occurs in both physiological and pathological scenarios such as immune surveillance or cancer metastasis. Podosomes and invadopodia, collectively called ‘invadosomes’, are actin-based structures that drive the proteolytic invasion of cells, by forming highly regulated platforms for the localized release of lytic enzymes that degrade the matrix. Recent advances in high-resolution microscopy techniques, in vivo imaging and high-throughput analyses have led to considerable progress in understanding mechanisms of invadosomes, revealing the intricate inner architecture of these structures, as well as their growing repertoire of functions that extends well beyond matrix degradation. In this Review, we discuss the known functions, architecture and regulatory mechanisms of podosomes and invadopodia. In particular, we describe the molecular mechanisms of localized actin turnover and microtubule-based cargo delivery, with a special focus on matrix-lytic enzymes that enable proteolytic invasion. Finally, we point out topics that should become important in the invadosome field in the future.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)86-106
Number of pages21
JournalNature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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