Abstract

Plasma membrane integrity is essential for cellular homeostasis. In vivo, cells experience plasma membrane damage from a multitude of stressors in the extra- and intra-cellular environment. To avoid lethal consequences, cells are equipped with repair pathways to restore membrane integrity. Here, we assess plasma membrane damage and repair from a whole-body perspective. We highlight the role of tissue-specific stressors in health and disease and examine membrane repair pathways across diverse cell types. Furthermore, we outline the impact of genetic and environmental factors on plasma membrane integrity and how these contribute to disease pathogenesis in different tissues.

Details

Title
Plasma membrane integrity: implications for health and disease
Author
Ammendolia, Dustin A; Bement, William M; Brumell, John H
Pages
1-29
Section
Review
Publication year
2021
Publication date
2021
Publisher
Springer Nature B.V.
e-ISSN
17417007
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2514218225
Copyright
© 2021. This work is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.