Hallmarks of Life in Single Cell Contact Mechanics: Outstanding Challenges and Perspectives

• Published in: Frontiers in mechanical engineering Vol. 6
• Main Author: Moreno-Flores, Susana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 31.07.2020
• Subjects: cell mechanics; mechanobiology; mechanosensing; mechanotransduction; scanning probe microscopy; traction force microscopy

Cell mechanics is a fascinating subject that has witnessed a boost of scientific interest in the most diverse disciplines. Evidence of its biological relevance is continuously mounting, unveiling a real-life scenario ever more intricate and complex, and ever less universal. This review revisits the...