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Cell Movement Is Guided by the Rigidity of the Substrate
Biophysical Journal · 2000 · Vol. 79(1) · pp. 144–152
Chun‐Min Lo✉(University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School)Hong-Bei Wang(University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School)Micah DemboYu-Li Wang(University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School)
Cellular Mechanics and Interactions3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchMicrotubule and mitosis dynamicsRigidity (electromagnetism)Substrate (aquarium)BiophysicsChemistryMaterials scienceBiologyComposite materialEcology
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Acrylic ResinsAnimalsBiocompatible MaterialsCell MovementCell Physiological PhenomenaChemotaxisCollagenStress, Mechanical3T3 CellsCell Culture TechniquesMice
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