Mechanical regulation of cellular phenotype: implications for vascular tissue regeneration.

Abstract excerpt

Cells sense a myriad of cues from their surrounding microenvironment to regulate their function. In recent years, it has become clear that physical and mechanical cues are as critical as biochemical factors in regulating cellular function. The geometry of the extracellular matrix (ECM), degree of cell spreading, and ECM rigidity all influence the physical connection between cells and their microenvironment and...

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