Cell adhesion is a paradigm of the ubiquitous interplay of cell signalling, modulation of
material properties and biological functions of cells. It is controlled by competition of short …

In recent years, the dynamic, hair‐like cell protrusions called filopodia have attracted
considerable attention. They have been found in a multitude of different cell types and are …

Pathogen-mediated activation of macrophages arms innate immune responses that include
enhanced surface ruffling and macropinocytosis for environmental sampling and receptor …

Filopodia are dynamic, finger-like plasma membrane protrusions that sense the mechanical
and chemical surroundings of the cell. Here, we show in epithelial cells that the dynamics of …

Cells can interact with their surroundings via filopodia, which are membrane protrusions that
extend beyond the cell body. Filopodia are essential during dynamic cellular processes like …

We perform a detailed investigation of the force× deformation curve in tether extraction from
3T3 cells by optical tweezers. Contrary to conventional wisdom about tethers extracted from …

Aligned extracellular matrix fibers enable fibroblasts to undergo myofibroblastic activation
and achieve elongated shapes. Activated fibroblasts are able to contract, perpetuating the …

Platelet spreading is critical for hemostatic plug formation and thrombosis. However, the
detailed dynamics of platelet spreading as a function of receptor-ligand adhesive …

Filopodia are actin-rich structures, present on the surface of eukaryotic cells. These
structures play a pivotal role by allowing cells to explore their environment, generate …

Cells dynamically interact with and probe their environment by growing finger‐like structures
named filopodia. The dynamics of filopodia are mainly caused by the actin rich core or shaft …