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The desmin network is a determinant of the cytoplasmic stiffness of myoblasts.
Biology of the cell - 1 Apr 2018
Charrier Elisabeth E, Montel Lorraine, Asnacios Atef, Delort Florence, Vicart Patrick, Gallet François, Batonnet-Pichon Sabrina, Hénon Sylvie
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The mechanical properties of cells are essential to maintain their proper functions, and mainly rely on their cytoskeleton. A lot of attention has been paid to actin filaments, demonstrating their central role in the cells mechanical properties, but much less is known about the participation of intermediate filament (IF) networks. Indeed the contribution of IFs, such as vimentin, keratins...
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