Complex mechanics of the heterogeneous extracellular matrix in cancer

The extracellular matrix (ECM) performs many critical functions, one of which is to provide structural and mechanical integrity, and many of the constituent proteins have clear mechanical roles. The composition and structural characteristics of the ECM are widely variable among different tissues, su...

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Main Authors: Malandrino, Andrea, Mak, Michael, Moeendarbary, Emadaldin, Kamm, Roger Dale
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier BV 2018
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/119642
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7019-3907
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7232-304X