Biomechanical Contribution of Cytoskeletal Structures to Traction Forces in Cultured Smooth Muscle Cells
Cellular traction forces were measured by using a microfabricated substrate, particularly exploring how cytoskeletal structures such as actin filaments and microtubules contribute to traction forces. Smooth muscle cells isolated from bovine aortas were cultured and transfected with fluorescence prot...
Main Authors: | Toshiro OHASHI, Norifumi KAMEDA, Shouji NAKAMURA, Masaaki SATO |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
2010-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/5/3/5_3_262/_pdf/-char/en |
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