Extra-cellular Matrix in cell aggregates is a proxy to mechanically control cell proliferation and motility
M. Dolega, S. Monnier, B. Brunel, J.-F. Joanny, P. Recho, G. Cappello
The paper shows that global compressions of cell aggregates affect growth and cell motility through residual mechanical stress on the extracellular matrix, while selective compressions do not.
bioRxiv · Oct 6, 2020 · PreprintBiophysics