Functional Materials to Optically Report Cellular Forces in Natural ECM KU Leuven
Cells are known to probe their environment by applying force to it. As a result, cells adapt their behaviour to the properties of extracellular matrix (ECM) and the forces applied to the system. An increasing number of reports shows that mechanical cues provide additional inputs into molecular signaling networks, which in turn regulate cell adhesion and ECM remodeling. Despite the growing interest in the field, understanding ...