Progress of Cell Mechanics in 2022
10.16156/j.1004-7220.2023.02.02
- VernacularTitle:细胞力学2022年度研究进展
- Author:
Yuehua YANG
1
;
Ze GONG
1
;
Haoxiang YANG
1
;
Hongyuan JIANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Modern Mechanics, School of Engineering and Science, University of Science and Technology of China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cell mechanics;
mechanical microenvironment;
matrix stiffness;
mechanical force
- From:
Journal of Medical Biomechanics
2023;38(2):E212-E219
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The mechanical microenvironment of cells plays a critical role in regulating the physiological function of cells. Cells in vivo are often subjected to a variety of mechanical forces from their mechanical micro-environment, such as shear, tension, and compression. At the same time, cells can adhere to the extracellular matrix (ECM) through adhesion molecules (such as integrin-ligand binding), and further sense the stiffness of the ECM. Cell mechanics mainly studies the properties and behavior of living cells under mechanical forces, and how they relate to cell functions. This review summarized the advances in cell mechanics in 2022, focusing on integrin-ligand interactions and the effects of matrix stiffness and mechanical forces on cell physiological behavior and morphogenesis.
