The role of matrix stiffness in breast cancer progression: a review

The significance of matrix stiffness in cancer development has been investigated in recent years. The gradual elastic force the extracellular matrix imparts to cells, known as matrix stiffness, is one of the most important types of mechanical stimulation. Increased matrix stiffness alters the biolog...

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Main Authors: Ruoxi Xu, Peng Yin, Jifu Wei, Qiang Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1284926/full