Cell migration is essential for regulating many biological processes in physiological or
pathological conditions, including embryonic development and cancer invasion. In vitro and …

While decades of research have enriched the knowledge of how to grow cells into mature
tissues, little is yet known about the next phase: fusing of these engineered tissues into …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by cartilage degeneration and destruction, leading to
joint ankylosis and disability. The major challenge in diagnosing OA at early stage is not …

Articular cartilage allows the human body to buffer and absorb stress during normal
exercise. It is mainly composed of cartilage cells and the extracellular matrix and is …

It is well-known that cell adhesion is important in many biological processes such as cell
migration and proliferation. A better understanding of the cell adhesion process will shed …

Heterogeneous intercellular coupling plays a significant role in mechanical and electrical
signal transmission in the heart. Although many studies have investigated the electrical …

Quantitative characterizations of cell detachment are vital for understanding the fundamental
mechanisms of cell adhesion. Experiments have found that cell detachment shows strong …

Motivated by a literature survey on the mechanical characterization of single cells by
biphasic models, the present study seeks to answer if the large dispersion on the …

Abstract Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) has become the gold standard tool for measuring
mechanical properties of biological samples including proteins, single cells and tissues …

Cells maintain their volume through fine intracellular osmolarity regulation. Osmotic
challenges drive fluid into or out of cells causing swelling or shrinkage, respectively. The …