Fig. 7. G3
EGF expression enhanced formation of focal contacts. Cells before and after serum withdrawal were fixed and immunostained with TRITC-labeled phalloidin (which binds to actin filaments) and anti-vinculin antibody. G3
EGF-transfected U87 cells formed more and larger focal contacts (stained in yellow) than did vector-transfected U87 cells. After serum withdrawal, some focal contacts could still be detected in G3
EGF-transfected cells but not in vector-transfected cells. The experiments were repeated three times and one representative result is shown. Scale bars, 20 µm.