Multiple aspects of matrix stiffness in cancer progression

The biophysical and biomechanical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) are crucial in the processes of cell differentiation and proliferation. However, it is unclear to what extent tumor cells are influenced by biomechanical and biophysical changes of the surrounding microenvironment and how...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Oncology
Main Authors:	Alessandro Mancini, Maria Teresa Gentile, Francesca Pentimalli, Salvatore Cortellino, Michele Grieco, Antonio Giordano
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Subjects:	ECM matrisome drivers addiction desmoplasia matrix stiffness
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2024.1406644/full