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Exploring basement membrane dynamics through cross-scale imaging, manipulation, and molecular mapping.

Kohei Omachi¹, Hironobu Fujiwara¹

¹Laboratory for Tissue Microenvironment, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR), Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047, Japan.

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The basement membrane (BM), once thought static, is a dynamic nanostructure regulating cell behavior. New tools in imaging, manipulation, and omics help researchers understand its complex role in health and disease.

Keywords:

Basement membrane ECM atlas Extracellular matrix Live imaging Manipulation Super-resolution imaging

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics

Background:

The basement membrane (BM) is a critical extracellular matrix (ECM) layer supporting various cell types.
Previously viewed as a static structure, the BM is now understood as a dynamic nanostructure influencing cell behavior and tissue organization.
BMs are precisely regulated in composition, assembly, and remodeling, impacting tissue mechanics and signaling.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advancements in methodologies for studying basement membrane (BM) structure, dynamics, and function.
To highlight integrated approaches bridging molecular-level events with organ-level functions.
To provide researchers with an evolving perspective on tools for BM research.

Main Methods:

Advanced imaging techniques to visualize BM nanostructure and dynamics.
Manipulation strategies to determine the functional roles of specific BM components.
Omics-based approaches to map BM composition and identify cellular sources.

Main Results:

New imaging methods reveal intricate BM nanostructures and dynamic processes.
Experimental manipulations confirm the causal roles of BM molecules in cellular functions.
Omics technologies provide comprehensive maps of BM composition and cellular origins.
Integration of these methods bridges molecular insights with tissue-level architecture and function.

Conclusions:

Understanding the dynamic BM requires integrating nanoscale imaging, molecular manipulation, and omics data.
These integrated approaches offer novel insights into BM roles in development, homeostasis, and disease.
The review provides a comprehensive overview of evolving tools for dissecting BM complexity.