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Filamentous Network Mechanics and Active Contractility Determine Cell and Tissue Shape

Ilka B. Bischofs, Franziska Klein, Dirk Lehnert, Martin Bastmeyer, Ulrich S. Schwarz

Biophysical Journal · 2008 · 165 citations · 30 references

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