A novel jamming phase diagram links tumor invasion to non-equilibrium phase separation
It is well established that the early malignant tumor invades surrounding extracellular matrix
(ECM) in a manner that depends upon material properties of constituent cells, surrounding …
(ECM) in a manner that depends upon material properties of constituent cells, surrounding …
Cellular contact guidance emerges from gap avoidance
ABC Buskermolen, T Ristori, D Mostert… - Cell Reports Physical …, 2020 - cell.com
In the presence of anisotropic biochemical or topographical patterns, cells tend to align in
the direction of these cues—a widely reported phenomenon known as" contact guidance." …
the direction of these cues—a widely reported phenomenon known as" contact guidance." …
In Vitro Regulation of Collective Cell Migration: Understanding the Role of Physical and Chemical Microenvironments
CX Li, ZX Zhao, DB Su, DC Yin, YJ Ye - Progress in Biophysics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Collective cell migration is the primary mode of cellular movement during embryonic
morphogenesis, tissue repair and regeneration, and cancer invasion. Distinct from single …
morphogenesis, tissue repair and regeneration, and cancer invasion. Distinct from single …
Azobenzene-based sinusoidal surface topography drives focal adhesion confinement and guides collective migration of epithelial cells
Surface topography is a key parameter in regulating the morphology and behavior of single
cells. At multicellular level, coordinated cell displacements drive many biological events …
cells. At multicellular level, coordinated cell displacements drive many biological events …
Topographical curvature is sufficient to control epithelium elongation
How biophysical cues can control tissue morphogenesis is a central question in biology and
for the development of efficient tissue engineering strategies. Recent data suggest that …
for the development of efficient tissue engineering strategies. Recent data suggest that …
Emergence of bidirectional cell laning from collective contact guidance
Directed collective cell migration is central to morphogenesis, wound healing and cancer
progression. Although the molecular anisotropy of the microenvironment guides this …
progression. Although the molecular anisotropy of the microenvironment guides this …
Preparation of graphene oxide coatings on textured Ti6Al4V by laser micromachining and electrophoretic deposition for improved biocompatibility
Z Yu, M Duan, J Hu, H Yang - Optics & Laser Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Introducing textures and coatings to titanium alloy implant is conducive to improving
biocompatibility. In this paper, a two-step scheme comprising laser texturing process …
biocompatibility. In this paper, a two-step scheme comprising laser texturing process …
Collective vortical motion and vorticity reversals of self-propelled particles on circularly patterned substrates
The collective behavior of self-propelled particles (SPPs) under the combined effects of a
circularly patterned substrate and circular confinement is investigated through coarse …
circularly patterned substrate and circular confinement is investigated through coarse …
Hs27 fibroblast response to contact guidance cues
Contact guidance is the phenomena of how cells respond to the topography of their external
environment. The morphological and dynamic cell responses are strongly influenced by …
environment. The morphological and dynamic cell responses are strongly influenced by …
Three-dimensional pore network characterization of reconstructed extracellular matrix
The extracellular matrix (ECM) has a fiber network that provides physical scaffolds to cells
and plays important roles by regulating cellular functions. Some previous works …
and plays important roles by regulating cellular functions. Some previous works …