Mechano-transduction: from molecules to tissues.

External forces play complex roles in cell organization, fate, and homeostasis. Changes in these forces, or how cells respond to them, can result in abnormal embryonic development and diseases in adults. How cells sense and respond to these mechanical stimuli requires an understanding of the biophys...

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Main Authors: Beth L Pruitt, Alexander R Dunn, William I Weis, W James Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-11-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4236045?pdf=render