Cell Contractility Facilitates Alignment of Cells and Tissues to Static Uniaxial Stretch.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2016.12.012
Abstract: During animal development and homeostasis, the structure of tissues, including muscles, blood vessels, and connective tissues, adapts to mechanical strains in the extracellular matrix (ECM). These strains originate from the differential growth of tissues or… read more here.
Keywords: cell contractility; stretch; uniaxial stretch; static uniaxial ... See more keywords
VE-Cadherin Disassembly and Cell Contractility in the Endothelium are Necessary for Barrier Disruption Induced by Tumor Cells
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DOI: 10.1038/srep45835
Abstract: During metastasis, breakdown of the endothelial barrier is critical for tumor cell extravasation through blood vessel walls and is mediated by a combination of tumor secreted soluble factors and receptor-ligand interactions. However, a complete mechanism… read more here.
Keywords: cadherin disassembly; cell contractility; barrier; contractility ... See more keywords