Static mechanical stretch induces collective alignment of C2C12 myoblasts
Xuechen Shi, Luyi Feng, Sulin Zhang
This study shows static mechanical stretch causes collective alignment of C2C12 myoblasts, with dense cultures aligning more robustly than sparse ones due to cellular forces and intercellular interactions.
Acta Biomaterialia · Mar 10, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering