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Cd82 Membrane Scaffolding Regulates Hematopoietic Cell Functions, Christina M. Termini
Cd82 Membrane Scaffolding Regulates Hematopoietic Cell Functions, Christina M. Termini
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Through their ability to self-renew and differentiate, hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) maintain the adult blood and immune systems. The microenvironment, or niche, in which HSPCs reside, serves as a critical regulator of HSPC functions. As previous work has identified the tetraspanin CD82 as a mediator of HSPC-niche interactions, we aimed to determine the mechanism by which this occurs. Our data demonstrate that CD82 expression and scaffolding regulate HSPC interactions with niche components by organizing the α4 integrin subunit into tightly packed nanoclusters. The HSPC niche can also protect acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells from therapeutics. Therefore, we next examined how …