Twofold Mechanosensitivity Ensures Actin Cortex Reinforcement upon Peaks in Mechanical Tension
Abstract The actin cortex is an active polymer network underneath the plasma membrane at the periphery of mammalian cells. It is a major regulator of cell shape through the generation of active cortical tension. In addition, the cortex constitutes a mechanical shield that protects the cell during me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-VCH
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Advanced Physics Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/apxr.202300046 |