Cadherin-mediated adhesions (also known as adherens junctions) are adhesive complexes that connect neighboring cells in a tissue. While the role of the actin cytoskeleton in withstanding tension at these sites of contact ...

© Copyright © 2021 Joy-Immediato, Ramirez, Cerda, Toyama, Ravasio, Kanchanawong and Bertocchi.Cadherin-mediated adhesions (also known as adherens junctions) are adhesive complexes that connect neighboring cells in a tissue. ...

Shear stress changes are associated with a repertory of signaling cascade modulating vascular phenotype. As shear stress-related tensional forces might be associated with pathophysiological susceptibility, a more comprehensive ...

Various approaches have been taken to improve our knowledge of the microenvironmental regulation of limbal epithelial stem cells. Researchers have extensively investigated the roles of growth factors, survival factors, ...

It is generally assumed that cells interrogate the mechanical properties of their environment by pushing and pulling on the extracellular matrix (ECM). For instance, acto-myosin-dependent contraction forces exerted at focal ...

Stretching a heart muscle cell triggers signaling by reactive oxygen species to produce Ca 2+ sparks.