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physics.bio-ph2017★ 316 cited
Cell contraction induces long-ranged stress stiffening in the extracellular matrix
Yu Long Han, Pierre Ronceray, Guoqiang Xu +5
Animal cells in tissues are supported by biopolymer matrices, which typically exhibit highly nonlinear mechanical properties. While the linear elasticity of the matrix can signific…
physics.bio-ph2015★ 22 cited
Effects of 3D Geometries on Cellular Gradient Sensing and Polarization
Fabian Spill, Vivi Andasari, Michael Mak +2
During cell migration, cells become polarized, change their shape, and move in response to various internal and external cues. Cell polarization is defined through the spatio-tempo…