Mechanosensing and Mechanoregulation of Endothelial Cell Functions.
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DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c180020
Abstract: Vascular endothelial cells (ECs) form a semiselective barrier for macromolecules and cell elements regulated by dynamic interactions between cytoskeletal elements and cell adhesion complexes. ECs also participate in many other vital processes including innate immune… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; endothelial cell; mechanosensing mechanoregulation; mechanoregulation endothelial ... See more keywords
Spatiotemporal Control of Lipid Conversion, Actin-Based Mechanical Forces, and Curvature Sensors during Clathrin/AP-1-Coated Vesicle Biogenesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.08.013
Abstract: Clathrin/adaptor protein-1-coated carriers connect the secretory and the endocytic pathways. Carrier biogenesis relies on distinct protein networks changing membrane shape at the trans-Golgi network, each regulating coat assembly, F-actin-based mechanical forces, or the biophysical properties… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; actin based; based mechanical; carrier ... See more keywords
The Strength of Mechanical Forces Determines the Differentiation of Alveolar Epithelial Cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2018.01.008
Abstract: The differentiation of alveolar epithelial type I (AT1) and type II (AT2) cells is essential for the lung gas exchange function. Disruption of this process results in neonatal death or in severe lung diseases that… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; cell differentiation; differentiation alveolar; differentiation ... See more keywords
Extracellular mechanical forces drive endocardial cell volume decrease during zebrafish cardiac valve morphogenesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2022.02.011
Abstract: Organ morphogenesis involves dynamic changes of tissue properties while cells adapt to their mechanical environment through mechanosensitive pathways. How mechanical cues influence cell behaviors during morphogenesis remains unclear. Here, we studied the formation of the… read more here.
Keywords: tissue; mechanical forces; cell; morphogenesis ... See more keywords
Frequency, location and risk factors of neonatal skin injuries from mechanical forces of pressure, friction, shear and stripping: A systematic literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2017.08.003
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Recognition of neonatal skin injuries from mechanical forces and their risk factors are limited and vague. Aim To identify frequency, locations and risk factors for neonatal skin injuries from pressure, friction, shear and/or… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; neonatal skin; skin injuries; injuries mechanical ... See more keywords
Mechanical forces during muscle development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mod.2016.11.003
Abstract: Muscles are the major force producing tissue in the human body. While certain muscle types specialize in producing maximum forces, others are very enduring. An extreme example is the heart, which continuously beats for the… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; muscle; myofibril; forces muscle ... See more keywords
How mechanical forces shape the developing eye.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2018.01.004
Abstract: In the vertebrate embryo, the eyes develop from optic vesicles that grow laterally outward from the brain tube and contact the overlying surface ectoderm. Within the region of contact, each optic vesicle and the surface… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; developing eye; shape developing; forces shape ... See more keywords
A new concept of the mechanism of tribocatalytic reactions induced by mechanical forces
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2016.08.022
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this paper is to present a new approach to the mechanism of tribocatalytic reactions induced by mechanical forces. The new concept is based on the authors’ previous research, which reveals that… read more here.
Keywords: reactions induced; induced mechanical; tribocatalytic reactions; mechanical forces ... See more keywords
Distinct contributions of tensile and shear stress on E-cadherin levels during morphogenesis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-07448-8
Abstract: During epithelial morphogenesis, cell contacts (junctions) are constantly remodeled by mechanical forces that work against adhesive forces. E-cadherin complexes play a pivotal role in this process by providing persistent cell adhesion and by transmitting mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: cadherin; mechanical forces; shear stress; adhesion ... See more keywords
Mechanical forces drive ordered patterning of hair cells in the mammalian inner ear
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-18894-8
Abstract: Periodic organization of cells is required for the function of many organs and tissues. The development of such periodic patterns is typically associated with mechanisms based on intercellular signaling such as lateral inhibition and Turing… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical forces; hair cells; drive ordered; cells mammalian ... See more keywords
Crystallization-induced mechanofluorescence for visualization of polymer crystallization
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-20366-y
Abstract: The growth of lamellar crystals has been studied in particular for spherulites in polymeric materials. Even though such spherulitic structures and their growth are of crucial importance for the mechanical and optical properties of the… read more here.
Keywords: micro mechanical; mechanical forces; crystallization; stress ... See more keywords