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Margarita A Kharitonova¹, Jury M Vasiliev

¹Institute of Carcinogenesis, Cancer Research Center of Russian Federation, Kashirskoye shosse 24, 115478 Moscow, Russian Federation. ritasarc@mail.ru

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Cell length control is crucial for morphogenesis and is regulated by the cytoskeleton. This review examines how cell length changes during spreading, epithelial-mesenchymal transformation, and neoplastic transformation.

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Morphogenesis

Background:

Cell dimension control is vital for organism development but remains poorly understood.
The cytoskeleton plays a significant role in regulating cell shape and size.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the mechanisms controlling cell length in various cell types.
To explore the role of cytoskeletal regulation in cell length control.
To discuss changes in length control during key morphogenetic processes.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on cell length regulation.
Analysis of cytoskeletal dynamics in different cellular contexts.
Examination of morphogenetic transformations including cell spreading, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and neoplastic transformation.

Main Results:

Cell length is not fixed but varies, particularly in fibroblastic cells.
Cytoskeletal organization dynamically influences cell length.
Length control mechanisms are altered during cell spreading, epithelial-mesenchymal transformation, and neoplastic transformation.

Conclusions:

Cytoskeletal regulation is a key determinant of cell length control during morphogenesis.
Understanding cell length control provides insights into developmental processes and disease states like cancer.