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Stresses at the Cell-to-Substrate Interface during Locomotion of Fibroblasts
Biophysical Journal · 1999 · Vol. 76(4) · pp. 2307–2316
Micah Dembo✉(Boston University)Yu‐li Wang(University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School)
Cellular Mechanics and InteractionsSpaceflight effects on biology3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchSubstrate (aquarium)Interface (matter)BiophysicsCellChemistryMaterials scienceCell biologyBiologyComposite materialBiochemistry
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AnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaBiophysicsCell MembraneCell MovementElasticityFibroblastsImage Processing, Computer-AssistedModels, BiologicalSurface Properties3T3 CellsCell PolarityMiceBiophysical Phenomena
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