The function of the integrin family of receptors as central mediators of cell-extracellular
matrix (ECM) and cell–cell adhesion requires a remarkable convergence of interactions and …

The repair of tissue defects after injury is of significant clinical and research importance. A
variety of chitosan‐based hydrogels have been investigated and applied to address this …

Cells are known to respond to physical cues from their microenvironment such as matrix
rigidity. Discrete adhesive ligands within flexible strands of fibronectin connect cell surface …

Mechanical signals are central for the regulation of developmental, physiological, and
pathological processes within biological systems. Force transduction across the cell …

The development of bioinspired self-assembling materials, such as hydrogels, with
promising applications in cell culture, tissue engineering and drug delivery is a current focus …

Single-molecule force measurement techniques provide unique opportunities to investigate
simple molecular interactions and complicated force-induced cell responses. This has …

Background: Cell membrane is a physical barrier for cells, as well as an important structure
with complex functions in cell activities. The cell membrane can not only receive external …

Kraft spielt eine fundamentale Rolle bei der Regulation von biologischen Prozessen. Zellen
messen mechanische Eigenschaften der extrazellulären Matrix und benutzen diese …