Microtechnology-based methods for organoid models
V Velasco, SA Shariati, R Esfandyarpour - Microsystems & …, 2020 - nature.com
Innovations in biomaterials and stem cell technology have allowed for the emergence of
novel three-dimensional (3D) tissue-like structures known as organoids and spheroids. As a …
novel three-dimensional (3D) tissue-like structures known as organoids and spheroids. As a …
The physics of cancer: the role of physical interactions and mechanical forces in metastasis
Metastasis is a complex, multistep process responsible for> 90% of cancer-related deaths. In
addition to genetic and external environmental factors, the physical interactions of cancer …
addition to genetic and external environmental factors, the physical interactions of cancer …
Micropatterning as a tool to decipher cell morphogenesis and functions
M Théry - Journal of cell science, 2010 - journals.biologists.com
In situ, cells are highly sensitive to geometrical and mechanical constraints from their
microenvironment. These parameters are, however, uncontrolled under classic culture …
microenvironment. These parameters are, however, uncontrolled under classic culture …
Equilibrium physics breakdown reveals the active nature of red blood cell flickering
Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, are seen to flicker under optical microscopy, a
phenomenon initially described as thermal fluctuations of the cell membrane. But recent …
phenomenon initially described as thermal fluctuations of the cell membrane. But recent …
Acoustic tweezers: patterning cells and microparticles using standing surface acoustic waves (SSAW)
Here we present an active patterning technique named “acoustic tweezers” that utilizes
standing surface acoustic wave (SSAW) to manipulate and pattern cells and microparticles …
standing surface acoustic wave (SSAW) to manipulate and pattern cells and microparticles …
[HTML][HTML] Cells respond to mechanical stress by rapid disassembly of caveolae
The functions of caveolae, the characteristic plasma membrane invaginations, remain
debated. Their abundance in cells experiencing mechanical stress led us to investigate their …
debated. Their abundance in cells experiencing mechanical stress led us to investigate their …
Integrin endosomal signalling suppresses anoikis
J Alanko, A Mai, G Jacquemet, K Schauer… - Nature cell …, 2015 - nature.com
Integrin-containing focal adhesions transmit extracellular signals across the plasma
membrane to modulate cell adhesion, signalling and survival. Although integrins are known …
membrane to modulate cell adhesion, signalling and survival. Although integrins are known …
External forces control mitotic spindle positioning
The response of cells to forces is essential for tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis. This
response has been extensively investigated in interphase cells, but it remains unclear how …
response has been extensively investigated in interphase cells, but it remains unclear how …
Microfluidic tools for cell biological research
Microfluidic technology is creating powerful tools for cell biologists to control the complete
cellular microenvironment, leading to new questions and new discoveries. We review here …
cellular microenvironment, leading to new questions and new discoveries. We review here …
Designing with light: advanced 2D, 3D, and 4D materials
Recent achievements and future opportunities for the design of 2D, 3D, and 4D materials
using photochemical reactions are summarized. Light is an attractive stimulus for material …
using photochemical reactions are summarized. Light is an attractive stimulus for material …