Heterotypic interaction promotes asymmetric division of human hematopoietic progenitors.

Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) give rise to all cell types of the hematopoietic system through various processes, including asymmetric divisions. However, the contribution of stromal cells of the hematopoietic niches in the control of HSPC asymmetric divisions remains unknown. Using polyacrylamide microwells as minimalist niches, we show that specific heterotypic interactions with osteoblast and endothelial cells promote asymmetric divisions of human HSPCs.

Microtubules under mechanical pressure can breach dense actin networks.

The crosstalk between the actin network and microtubules is essential for cell polarity. It orchestrates microtubule organization within the cell, driven by the asymmetry of actin architecture along the cell periphery. The physical intertwining of these networks regulates spatial organization and force distribution in the microtubule network.

Noninvasive Respiratory Support as an Alternative to Tracheostomy in Severe Laryngomalacia.

Objectives/hypothesis: To analyze the role of noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) as an alternative to tracheostomy in the management of severe laryngomalacia.

Study Design: We conducted a monocentric retrospective study in a tertiary pediatric care center.

Methods: All children under the age of 3 years with severe laryngomalacia, treated between January 2014 and December 2019, were included.

Kinesin-6 Klp9 orchestrates spindle elongation by regulating microtubule sliding and growth.

Mitotic spindle function depends on the precise regulation of microtubule dynamics and microtubule sliding. Throughout mitosis, both processes have to be orchestrated to establish and maintain spindle stability. We show that during anaphase B spindle elongation in , the sliding motor Klp9 (kinesin-6) also promotes microtubule growth in vivo.