The method to quantify cell elasticity based on the precise measurement of pressure inducing cell deformation in microfluidic channels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2021.101247
Abstract: The cell elasticity has attracted extensive research interests since it not only provides new insights into cell biology but also is an emerging mechanical marker for the diagnosis of some diseases. This paper reports the… read more here.
Keywords: cell deformation; mechanical properties; precise measurement; cell ... See more keywords
Enhanced mechanical heterogeneity of cell collectives due to temporal fluctuations in cell elasticity.
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DOI: 10.1103/physreve.107.014401
Abstract: Cells are dynamic systems characterized by temporal variations in biophysical properties such as stiffness and contractility. Recent studies show that the recruitment and release of actin filaments into and out of the cell cortex-a network… read more here.
Keywords: cell; mechanical heterogeneity; cell collectives; cell elasticity ... See more keywords