Extracellular matrix in multicellular aggregates acts as a pressure sensor controlling cell proliferation and motility
Imposed deformations play an important role in morphogenesis and tissue homeostasis, both in normal and pathological conditions. To perceive mechanical perturbations of different types and magnitudes, tissues need appropriate detectors, with a compliance that matches the perturbation amplitude. By c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2021-03-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/63258 |