Application of Sensing Techniques to Cellular Force Measurement
Cell traction forces (CTFs) are the forces produced by cells and exerted on extracellular matrix or an underlying substrate. CTFs function to maintain cell shape, enable cell migration, and generate and detect mechanical signals. As such, they play a vital role in many fundamental biological process...
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MDPI AG
2010-11-01
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Series: | Sensors |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/10/11/9948/ |