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Two Distinct Actin Networks Mediate Traction Oscillations to Confer Focal Adhesion Mechanosensing

Zhanghan Wu, Sergey V. Plotnikov, Abdiwahab Y. Moalim, Clare M. Waterman, Jian Liu

Biophysical Journal · 2017 · 69 citations · 53 references

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Matrix Elasticity Directs Stem Cell Lineage Specification

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Tensional homeostasis and the malignant phenotype

Matthew J. Paszek, Nastaran Zahir, Kandice R. Johnson et al. · Cancer Cell · 2005 · 3.9K citations

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Cell Movement Is Guided by the Rigidity of the Substrate

Chun‐Min Lo, Hong-Bei Wang, Micah Dembo et al. · Biophysical Journal · 2000 · 3.3K citations · Full text

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Cells lying on a bed of microneedles: An approach to isolate mechanical force

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Rho-stimulated contractility drives the formation of stress fibers and focal adhesions.

Magdalena Chrzanowska‐Wodnicka, Keith Burridge · The Journal of Cell Biology · 1996 · 1.7K citations

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