2 papers
physics.bio-ph2019
Stiffening and Inelastic Fluidization in Vimentin Intermediate Filament Networks
Anders Aufderhorst-Roberts, Gijsje H. Koenderink
Intermediate filaments are cytoskeletal proteins that are key regulators of cell mechanics, a role which is intrinsically tied to their hierarchical structure and their unique abil…
physics.bio-ph2018
Biopolymers: life's mechanical scaffolds
Federica Burla, Yuval Mulla, Bart E. Vos +2
The cells and tissues that make up our body juggle contradictory mechanical demands. It is crucial for their survival to be able to withstand large mechanical loads, but it is equa…