Effects of Mechanical Loading on Cranial Joint Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation
Miranda Steacy, Ce Liang, Damith Katudampe Vithanage, Marius Didziokas, Tengyang Qiu, DALE A. MOULDING, Ali Alazmani, Erwin Pauws, Mehran Moazen
This study investigates how mechanical loading affects MSC proliferation in the coronal suture, finding that five loading sessions are needed for a clear increase in proliferation, with effects lasting up to 24 hours.
bioRxiv · Jun 27, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology