Effects of intermittent or continuous gravitational stresses on cell-matrix adhesion: quantitative analysis of focal contacts in osteoblastic ROS 17/2.8 cells.

The relationship between cell morphology and cell metabolism and the role of mechanical load in bone remodeling is well known. Mechanical stimulation induces changes in the shape of osteoblasts, probably mediated by reorganization of focal contacts. We studied the influence of gravity (Gz) variations occurring during parabolic flight on osteoblast focal adhesion of ROS 17/2.8 osteosarcoma cells subjected to 15 or 30 parabolic flights. Significant flight-induced shape changes consisted of decreased cell area associated with focal contact plaque reorganization. Identical durations of continuous mechanical stress induced by centrifugation (2 Gz) or clinorotation (Gz randomization) had no major effect on cell focal adhesion. ROS 17/2.8 G2/M synchronization by treatment with nocodazole inhibited the flight-induced decrease in adhesion parameters. We concluded that ROS 17/2.8 cells are sensitive to Gz switches and that their adaptation is at least dependent on microtubule function.

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